I am going to have to re-read James 3. I read it a couple of times yesterday, but I feel there is more than what I am seeing. Yesterday, I got this-
1. When I become mature in Christ, I can bridle my whole body (mouth and all). By His strength and my willingness it can be done. My willingness is a big part. I know there have been times when I knew to keep my mouth shut, and forged ahead anyway. There have also been times when I needed to speak and fear kept me silent. Willingness to obey, regardless of the cost.
A side note, unity of the body is on my mind today. Not uniformity, but unity. That we can agree to disagree and still love and respect one another. Heavy on my heart today. What thoughts do you have on the topic?
Have a great Thursday!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
JAMES 2
On a completely irrelevant note and totally a tad bit prideful, I was so pleased when watching this video from Priscilla Shirer where Kay Arthur was talking about Hebrews and I KNEW WHAT SHE WAS REFERRING TO. It completely made my day.
Now back to our regularly scheduled program.
James 2:
1. No partiality, to those I deem above me or below me.
2. Back the Smack (I have been waiting to type that)
Walk the Talk
Practice What You Preach
Now back to our regularly scheduled program.
James 2:
1. No partiality, to those I deem above me or below me.
2. Back the Smack (I have been waiting to type that)
Walk the Talk
Practice What You Preach
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
JAMES 1
Nothing like diving from the frying pan into the fire. From Hebrews to James. Here are some thoughts on James 1.
1. God does allow the testing of our faith....uhm see Job... and it matures me.
2. I cannot waiver between belief and unbelief. I will not survive, much less thrive, as a Christian if I do.
3. Temptation is from within. I make the final decision as to if I will sin or not.
4. Verse 26 - If I think if myself as religious and can't or don't bridle my tongue, I deceive myself and my religion is useless. W-O-W!
5. Part of my pure religion is to keep myself unspotted from the world. I am concerned about our generation and culture. It appears to me that we are willing to look a whole lot like the world to save the world, and somewhere in the mix, we all get lost.
Your turn.
1. God does allow the testing of our faith....uhm see Job... and it matures me.
2. I cannot waiver between belief and unbelief. I will not survive, much less thrive, as a Christian if I do.
3. Temptation is from within. I make the final decision as to if I will sin or not.
4. Verse 26 - If I think if myself as religious and can't or don't bridle my tongue, I deceive myself and my religion is useless. W-O-W!
5. Part of my pure religion is to keep myself unspotted from the world. I am concerned about our generation and culture. It appears to me that we are willing to look a whole lot like the world to save the world, and somewhere in the mix, we all get lost.
Your turn.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
HEBREWS 13
I have finished Hebrews. Here are some thoughts on chapter 13:
1. " I will never leave you or forsake you"
2. I can say the Lord is my helper!
3. PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE!
Hope you have joined in the reading. Next up... James. I have already read chapter 1 and oh what a blessing it is!
1. " I will never leave you or forsake you"
2. I can say the Lord is my helper!
3. PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE!
Hope you have joined in the reading. Next up... James. I have already read chapter 1 and oh what a blessing it is!
Friday, December 4, 2009
HEBREWS 12
Hope you are getting in there and reading along with me. Your insight is invaluable and encouraging. Chapter 12...
1. "lay aside" - I choose to put it away, to cast off the sin that entangles me. I CHOOSE.
2. I NEED to be trained, to be disciplined, to endure and run this race. Believe me I need it.
3. I need to stand up and walk in the path that is lit for me and you need to stand up and walk in the path that is lit for you.
4. My God is A-L-I-V-E!
5. God is going to get into everything I am. He is going to get in all my business, consume me totally before He is done. Praise His holy name for that! No part of me can be held secret from Him that he won't eventually deal with.
We will resume on Monday. Have a great weekend!
1. "lay aside" - I choose to put it away, to cast off the sin that entangles me. I CHOOSE.
2. I NEED to be trained, to be disciplined, to endure and run this race. Believe me I need it.
3. I need to stand up and walk in the path that is lit for me and you need to stand up and walk in the path that is lit for you.
4. My God is A-L-I-V-E!
5. God is going to get into everything I am. He is going to get in all my business, consume me totally before He is done. Praise His holy name for that! No part of me can be held secret from Him that he won't eventually deal with.
We will resume on Monday. Have a great weekend!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
HEBREWS 11
I know Hebrews is a biggy in the rank of books. It is full of so much that you could go on forever about it, so please don't take my brevity as ignorance of the jewel that is Hebrews. I am just posting what speaks to me today. Honestly, I could go back and re-read these same chapters in six months and have completely different stuff jump out at me.
1. If I am going to come to God I MUST BELIEVE that He IS....
alive, faithful, just, caring, compassionate, patient, for my good, for His glory, and so on. I have to believe that He is all He says He is in His word.
2. I may not see the earthly reward. I may only see it far off, in my minds eye and the promises of scripture. I need to embrace the eternal, to know, accept, and delight in the fact that my reward, my praise, my accolades may not come to fruition in this life, but they will in the eternal one.
3. FAITH
All right, you are on deck...swing away!
1. If I am going to come to God I MUST BELIEVE that He IS....
alive, faithful, just, caring, compassionate, patient, for my good, for His glory, and so on. I have to believe that He is all He says He is in His word.
2. I may not see the earthly reward. I may only see it far off, in my minds eye and the promises of scripture. I need to embrace the eternal, to know, accept, and delight in the fact that my reward, my praise, my accolades may not come to fruition in this life, but they will in the eternal one.
3. FAITH
All right, you are on deck...swing away!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
HEBREWS 10
As I continue my random blogs on Hebrews, I am now into chapter 10. Here are a few things that spoke to me. I would love to hear what speaks to you from this book:)
1. The law can't make me (or you ) perfect.
2. The law is dead. Christ offers a new and LIVING way. (Not that we don't keep the law, but keeping the law, well see #1)
3.I am to draw near with a true heart. A heart full of the assurance my faith in Christ offers.
4. I am to NEVER think of Christ's death as a common thing, never taken for granted.
5. I am to endure. Not just survive, but pushing forward with a hopeful expectation. Not backing down, not cowering.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Be blessed today!
1. The law can't make me (or you ) perfect.
2. The law is dead. Christ offers a new and LIVING way. (Not that we don't keep the law, but keeping the law, well see #1)
3.I am to draw near with a true heart. A heart full of the assurance my faith in Christ offers.
4. I am to NEVER think of Christ's death as a common thing, never taken for granted.
5. I am to endure. Not just survive, but pushing forward with a hopeful expectation. Not backing down, not cowering.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Be blessed today!
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