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Posted on 05/29/2006 5:16:06 AM PDT by snippy_about_it
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July 22, 2006
READ: 2 Timothy 3
In the last days perilous times will come. —2 Timothy 3:1
Have you ever heard someone suggest that if you just trust Jesus, He’ll solve all your problems and you’ll float through life with riches and peace?
If that were the way God planned it for the people who serve Him, then what was Paul’s problem? After his conversion, he was as godly as they come, yet he had problems galore. He was one of the greatest missionaries of all time—and what did he get for his trouble? Beaten up. Arrested. Nearly drowned. Run out of town.
Look at Joseph, Abraham, Job, Jeremiah, Peter—godly men one and all. Yet they all faced dangers and trouble none of us would ever desire.
So, why the struggle? Why is it that tragedy strikes Christians with the same blunt force that it strikes the most antagonistic atheists? Why are we not exempt from natural disasters, serious illness, interpersonal squabbles, and mistreatment by others?
Somehow, in God’s way of making things work out, our troubles can advance His kingdom and purposes (Romans 8:28; Philippians 1:12). Our task is to glorify God, no matter what the circumstances. If we do, our struggle can direct others to the Savior as we make our way toward our ultimate goal of rest and reward in heaven.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 31-32; Acts 23:16-35
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July 23, 2006
READ: Isaiah 6:1-8
I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” —Isaiah 6:8
As a young pastor, I served a fledgling new congregation that included my parents. My father was very active in the church’s “people ministries”—evangelism, hospital and nursing-home visitation, bus ministry, relief for the poor, and more. Although he had never been formally trained in ministry, Dad had a natural ability to connect with people who were in the midst of hard times. That was his passion—the downtrodden people who are often overlooked. In fact, on the day he died, my last conversation with him was about someone he had promised to call on. He was concerned that his promise be kept.
I believe that my father’s service was one that followed the heart of Christ. Jesus looked out over the masses of the forgotten people of the world and felt compassion for them (Matthew 9:36-38). He commanded His followers to pray that the heavenly Father would send workers (like my dad) to reach those weighed down with the cares of life.
My father became the answer to those prayers in many hurting people’s lives, and we can as well. When the prayer goes out for someone to represent Christ’s love, may our heart respond: “Lord, here am I! Send me.”
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 33-34; Acts 24
I've been working on the RR Ties Bump for the Freeper Foxhole this fine Sunday.
It's a balmy 75F here in Kansas City this morning, unfortunately the humidity is also a balmy 75%. Oh well beats last week when it was 100+F and 70% humidity :-)
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
July 24, 2006
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Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls. —Proverbs 25:28
An old adage says: “Next time you want a cupcake, eat a carrot.” The saying is good advice for dieters, but those who framed it may have had all of us in mind. By disciplining our desires when no moral principle is at stake, we prepare ourselves for those moments when we face a temptation to sin.
This kind of discipline is what Paul referred to when he used the term self-controlled in his list of qualifications for church leadership (Titus 1:8). We need this reminder today. Many people think they can live immorally now and suddenly stop when they want to. Because they do not consider the addictive power of sin, they find that living up to their good intentions is far more difficult than they had anticipated.
Proverbs 25:28 tells us that if we lack self-control we are as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls. Consistent self-discipline will build up our spiritual defense system against the forces of evil.
When we discipline ourselves to keep our ordinary desires under control, we make a habit of virtuous living and practice the reality of Paul’s words in Romans 6:18, “Having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.”
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 35-36; Acts 25
Monday Morning Bump for the Freeper Foxhole.
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
Hello FOXHOLE!
The wandering poet is home from Las Vegas!
Alas, my poem did not win. That's okay it's the PC thing, everyone gets a trophy. :)
The thing is heavier than a dead horse, but lovely.
Anything like this?
HEHEHEHEHEHE
Glad you had a nice trip :-)
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
RTFLOL!!
Whew, I am whipped. :0)
Ah well. The problem is, we didn't have a vote!
So true snippy, so true.
How goes the new job?
I met a Viet Nam Vet and invited him into the FOXHOLE. He has lurked for a while. I sure hope he shows up.Nice guy.
Msdrby and the kids were gone with grandma to a family reunion this past weekend. I spent the time loafing, and making the sandbox part of the new swingset operational.
So tonight, care to guess which knackster played with the Tonka trucks? The same knackster who climbed the ladder to the fort. I'll give you three guesses, the first two don't count. Spiderboy is not a valid response.
LOL.
I bet it wasn't Msdrby.
I'm a mean mom; I wouldn't let the Hobbit Lass have a sandbox when she was little.
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