Click here to go to Psalm 89
This is an interesting Psalm in that it starts with the author declaring how he will sing of God's faithfulness. Moves on to talk about how God is faithful then ends with the author questioning God. But I guess that is human nature, I've been there. One moment I'm praising God and then the next I'm questioning where God is. So like the author we have our ups and our downs, but one thing is certain, God is faithful!
Be blessed!
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
July 13, Day 195 - 1 Corinthians 14
Click here to go to 1 Corinthians 14
One of my other hobbies is reading and I have a blog that I do author interviews and book reviews. One of the questions I always ask the authors is what person from the Bible (besides Jesus) would they like to meet and what question would they ask he or she. I'm looking forward to talking to Paul. And asking him more about this letter to Corinthians, so much I would love to understand better.
This chapteralong with chapter 12 bring a lot of division in the church in regards of spiritual gifts, especially the gift of tongues. I've been on both sides of the issues. However, one charismatic pastor that I admire tremendously brought this perspective to the topic. Too often we forget what chapter is in between these two chapters regarding the gifts of the Spirits, yep... the LOVE chapter. When we keep the love in its proper place the other things will follow into place.
I do appreciate and agree with completely, everything needs to be done in order.
Be blessed!
One of my other hobbies is reading and I have a blog that I do author interviews and book reviews. One of the questions I always ask the authors is what person from the Bible (besides Jesus) would they like to meet and what question would they ask he or she. I'm looking forward to talking to Paul. And asking him more about this letter to Corinthians, so much I would love to understand better.
This chapteralong with chapter 12 bring a lot of division in the church in regards of spiritual gifts, especially the gift of tongues. I've been on both sides of the issues. However, one charismatic pastor that I admire tremendously brought this perspective to the topic. Too often we forget what chapter is in between these two chapters regarding the gifts of the Spirits, yep... the LOVE chapter. When we keep the love in its proper place the other things will follow into place.
I do appreciate and agree with completely, everything needs to be done in order.
Be blessed!
Thursday, July 12, 2012
July 12, Day 194 - 1 Corinthians 13
Click here to go to 1 Corinthians 13
It all boils down to love. We can do all kinds of great things but if we don't have love, it's pretty much worthless.
In high school one of the ministers that visited my church often had this card that she would give out and encourage people to read it each day. She adapted it from 1 Corinthians 13:
It all boils down to love. We can do all kinds of great things but if we don't have love, it's pretty much worthless.
In high school one of the ministers that visited my church often had this card that she would give out and encourage people to read it each day. She adapted it from 1 Corinthians 13:
I am patient and kind. I am not jealous or
boastful or proud or rude. I do not demand my
own way. I am not irritable, and keep no record of being wronged.
I do not rejoice about
injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. I never give up, never lose faith, am always
hopeful, and endure through every circumstance.
Her rational was that God's love abides in us therefore we are those things, or should be. Thoughts?
Be Blessed!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
July 11, Day 193 - 1 Corinthians 12
Click here to go to 1 Corinthians 12
This is another chapter that has created many controversies in the church. But rather than focus on the things that might create conflicts, I would prefer to remind us that like the human body the body of Christ is made up of many different parts. And it's important that we not take for grant it or discount other parts of the Body of Christ.
I had never noticed before how chapter 12 ends: But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all.
Because tomorrow is the Love Chapter.
Be Blessed!
This is another chapter that has created many controversies in the church. But rather than focus on the things that might create conflicts, I would prefer to remind us that like the human body the body of Christ is made up of many different parts. And it's important that we not take for grant it or discount other parts of the Body of Christ.
I had never noticed before how chapter 12 ends: But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all.
Because tomorrow is the Love Chapter.
Be Blessed!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
July 10, Day 192 - 1 Corinthians 11
Click here to go to 1 Corinthians 11
I don't want to sound like I'm throwing stones at the Corinthian church, because if it were for their missteps we would have nothing to learn from.
This passage has brought a lot of controversy in the church and the issue of women in leadership and ministry. Everything I've learned Paul was speaking specifically at the Corinthian church not the church as a whole. Paul acknowledge women in ministry and for a lack of a better word gave them "kudos" for their work.
There's also the issue of the Lord's Supper which unlike my church was a full meal. Again the people of Corinth are looking out for their own needs before the needs of others. This morning in our Adult Bible Fellowship (AKA Sunday School for adults) our Pastor's wife, Lisa, was sharing about talking with other leaders this week who are doing church self-evaluations and they are seeing a similar thing. The people in their churches are more concerned about what's in it for me and forgetting the lost and dying world outside their doorsteps. As Christians we already have the most important thing we could have, salvation. But as we talked we all felt the same thing, we get thrown at us daily the "you deserve it" mentality that it's in our churches as well. I want to go to church and be fed the Word of God and encouraged in my walk, but it's bigger than that, people are dying every day without knowing Jesus. That should break my heart, but honestly, I don't always think about it.
Paul's writing to a church in trouble, but am I really that different!?!?
Be Blessed
I don't want to sound like I'm throwing stones at the Corinthian church, because if it were for their missteps we would have nothing to learn from.
This passage has brought a lot of controversy in the church and the issue of women in leadership and ministry. Everything I've learned Paul was speaking specifically at the Corinthian church not the church as a whole. Paul acknowledge women in ministry and for a lack of a better word gave them "kudos" for their work.
There's also the issue of the Lord's Supper which unlike my church was a full meal. Again the people of Corinth are looking out for their own needs before the needs of others. This morning in our Adult Bible Fellowship (AKA Sunday School for adults) our Pastor's wife, Lisa, was sharing about talking with other leaders this week who are doing church self-evaluations and they are seeing a similar thing. The people in their churches are more concerned about what's in it for me and forgetting the lost and dying world outside their doorsteps. As Christians we already have the most important thing we could have, salvation. But as we talked we all felt the same thing, we get thrown at us daily the "you deserve it" mentality that it's in our churches as well. I want to go to church and be fed the Word of God and encouraged in my walk, but it's bigger than that, people are dying every day without knowing Jesus. That should break my heart, but honestly, I don't always think about it.
Paul's writing to a church in trouble, but am I really that different!?!?
Be Blessed
Monday, July 9, 2012
July 9, Day 191 - 1 Corinthians 10
Click here to go to 1 Corinthians 10
Something that jumped out at me in this chapter is verses 12 and 13:
12 If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. 13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
I need to keep looking for the way out that He gives me. I'm sure not seeing it most days.
I like the way this passage ends as well: I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.
Especially the part "I do what is best for others so that many may be saved."
Be blessed!
Something that jumped out at me in this chapter is verses 12 and 13:
12 If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. 13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
I need to keep looking for the way out that He gives me. I'm sure not seeing it most days.
I like the way this passage ends as well: I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.
Especially the part "I do what is best for others so that many may be saved."
Be blessed!
Sunday, July 8, 2012
July 8, Day 190 - Proverbs 17
Click here to go to Proverbs 17
A couple of the Proverbs that jumped out at me today were verse 1, especially after reading Psalm 84 yesterday.
But then verse 22:
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
And verse 28:
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Lots of words of wisdom... which ones did you enjoy?
A couple of the Proverbs that jumped out at me today were verse 1, especially after reading Psalm 84 yesterday.
But then verse 22:
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
And verse 28:
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Lots of words of wisdom... which ones did you enjoy?
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