"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 31 October 2011"
"Today's Blog Title: "Struggles Strengthen and Purify Us"
Today's Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:1-29
Today's Key Verse: Hebrews 12:1,2 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weigh, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance that race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Faith is especially needed when we face experiences intended to discipline us. Yet Jesus Himself endured extreme suffering and opposition, setting us an example of perseverance up to the very point of death (verses 1-3).
What we must remember when difficulties come is that any good parent disciplines children. Thus hardships are evidence that God is treating us like the sons and daughters we are (verses 4-7). Surely if we respect human parents who discipline us, we must respect God, whose discipline is wiser and directed toward a greater goal (verses 8-11). So we are not to crumple under difficulties, but proceed with courage and hope (verses 12,13).
The writer in the chapter now pauses to introduce a final warning. Faith calls for us to live with others in holiness and peace (verses 14-17). The first covenant was given to a frightened mob who stood before an earthly mountain that trembled and shook. Our covenant was given by Jesus who opens heaven itself (verses 18-24). God now intends to shake not just a mountain, but the earth and heavens as well, and we alone will inherit the unshakable kingdom of our God (verses 25-27). How holy our lives should be, and how fervent the worship of our Awesome Lord (verses 28,29).
The Christian life is like a relay race. Persons of faith who have run before us have passed the baton to us and now watch us carry on. As we run we can look back and see how Jesus ran His race. When we look ahead we can see His exaltation. He is our example as starter and finisher.
If we fail to sense the love and purposefulness the underlies God's discipline we them are likely to become bitter and "miss the grace of God." If we see our trials and difficulties in the perspective provided by God's grace we will then accept God's discipline.
Today's Hymn: "Wrap Me In Your Arms"
There is a God who loves me, Who wraps me in His arms
And that is the place where I'm changed, and that's where I belong
Take me to place Lord, To that secret place where I can be with you
You can make me like You, Wrap me in Your arms
Wrap me in Your arms, Wrap me in Your arms
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, may we as Christians Lord listen to what the Holy Spirit has to say to us and may we if we have any unconfessed sins in our life's that is taking away our blessings from You, may we humbly come before Thee confessing our sins so that You Abba Father will forgive us of our sins and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. May You wrap Your Loving arms around us and keep us in your mercy and grace.
Amen
God's Biblical Truth: "Christ has done everything necessary for us to endure in our faith."
Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Ephesians 3:3-5.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for there faith in Jesus Christ. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T, God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me the rock that is higher than I." Psalm 61:1,2
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
"Today's Blog Title: "Struggles Strengthen and Purify Us"
Today's Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:1-29
Today's Key Verse: Hebrews 12:1,2 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weigh, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance that race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Faith is especially needed when we face experiences intended to discipline us. Yet Jesus Himself endured extreme suffering and opposition, setting us an example of perseverance up to the very point of death (verses 1-3).
What we must remember when difficulties come is that any good parent disciplines children. Thus hardships are evidence that God is treating us like the sons and daughters we are (verses 4-7). Surely if we respect human parents who discipline us, we must respect God, whose discipline is wiser and directed toward a greater goal (verses 8-11). So we are not to crumple under difficulties, but proceed with courage and hope (verses 12,13).
The writer in the chapter now pauses to introduce a final warning. Faith calls for us to live with others in holiness and peace (verses 14-17). The first covenant was given to a frightened mob who stood before an earthly mountain that trembled and shook. Our covenant was given by Jesus who opens heaven itself (verses 18-24). God now intends to shake not just a mountain, but the earth and heavens as well, and we alone will inherit the unshakable kingdom of our God (verses 25-27). How holy our lives should be, and how fervent the worship of our Awesome Lord (verses 28,29).
The Christian life is like a relay race. Persons of faith who have run before us have passed the baton to us and now watch us carry on. As we run we can look back and see how Jesus ran His race. When we look ahead we can see His exaltation. He is our example as starter and finisher.
If we fail to sense the love and purposefulness the underlies God's discipline we them are likely to become bitter and "miss the grace of God." If we see our trials and difficulties in the perspective provided by God's grace we will then accept God's discipline.
Today's Hymn: "Wrap Me In Your Arms"
There is a God who loves me, Who wraps me in His arms
And that is the place where I'm changed, and that's where I belong
Take me to place Lord, To that secret place where I can be with you
You can make me like You, Wrap me in Your arms
Wrap me in Your arms, Wrap me in Your arms
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, may we as Christians Lord listen to what the Holy Spirit has to say to us and may we if we have any unconfessed sins in our life's that is taking away our blessings from You, may we humbly come before Thee confessing our sins so that You Abba Father will forgive us of our sins and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. May You wrap Your Loving arms around us and keep us in your mercy and grace.
Amen
God's Biblical Truth: "Christ has done everything necessary for us to endure in our faith."
Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Ephesians 3:3-5.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for there faith in Jesus Christ. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T, God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me the rock that is higher than I." Psalm 61:1,2
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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