Justice
Each day I try to read a chapter from Proverbs. Proverbs is such a practical book for one who is practicing the Christian faith, and it is filled with such wisdom, that I never tire of reaping the benefits of the nuggets of truth found therein.
Today being September 26, I read Proverbs 26 and was struck by the theme of justice. We are warned repeatedly in this chapter about the folly of foolishness and the inability of wisdom and foolishness to coexist. Did you know that Solomon never prayed for riches, even though his wealth was legendary? Instead, Solomon prayed for wisdom and he was rewarded with long life on the one hand and wisdom on the other hand. When we pray for the right things, with the right motive, we might be surprised by receiving more from God than we ever expected.
Proverbs 26 goes on to admonish against laziness, gossip and even maliciousness. If we are in Christ, why should we be concerned with such warnings? I believe it is because even those who are intentional disciples can find themselves on a detour from time to time. I don’t consider myself to be lazy, a gossip or malicious, but that does not mean I have never been guilty of such activities. For this reason, I think it is vital that we stay connected to God’s word. If I read about God’s plan for my life in the morning, it is less likely I will act against His will in the afternoon.
Moving on to Ephesians 1 we find Paul writing to the church at Ephesus where he begins by praising God for His blessings. He goes on to talk about our being chosen by God before the foundation of the world. Does anyone else find it awesome that God knew about each one of us before the world was formed? If God were human, I can imagine an outline detailing creation and salvation that would literally stretch around the earth hundreds of times–perhaps thousands of times. Instead, God spoke the world into existence, gave us free choice so that our worship of Him would be free and then sealed us in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Paul then goes on to give God praise for the Ephesians and prays that God would give them wisdom and revelation which leads to what? Paul says it leads to a greater knowledge of who Christ is. Isn’t that the goal of every intentional disciple? Isn’t that your goal?
It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming
It’s Friday but Sunday’s Coming
By Carol Grace
It is in the darkest of the
midnight that we truly need
the light, something
that we can use to find our
way, to lead us forward into
a day where we are free of trouble, free
of woes, after we are dealt yet
another of life’s blows, what
can we do, where can we turn
when we have no choice
in the events that churn
about us, leaving us heartsick
and dejected, what can be done
after we have objected to
life spinning out of control,
leaving only chaos and despair,
to whom can we go?
When the free will God gave us
is no longer free, but bends
to the will of others, where does
that leave you and me?
It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming is
the simple refrain, that keeps rolling
over and over in my brain, so I grasp
tightly this hope, that tomorrow will be
brighter and happier if we only believe,
that God is the Author and Finisher of our
faith, that this, too, shall pass, this
heartache will eventually abate.
It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming.
Ps 118 Today is the day the Lord has made; rejoice in it and be glad.
Hi all,
I am starting a new blog today to chronicle my ongoing journey toward holiness. In Lev 19:2 God told Israel that just as He is holy, He expects His children to be holy. Now, for those of you who, like me, are clearly aware of their imperfections, a call to holiness may seem daunting. But I have found God never calls us to do something without giving us the means through which to attain it. Therefore, I continue each day to seek holiness and invite you to journey with me.
I will include scripture, articles, poetry and even music to provide stepping stones as we walk this holiness pathway. I look forward to your comments.
In Christ,
iamgracie
Hello fellow Christians,
In this age of uncertainty, few things remain stable and never-changing. One thing is certain–God has given us a model which we are to follow, and that model is Jesus Christ, who said we have two laws that supersede all other laws. We are to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves. As the old hymn “The Solid Rock” goes, our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ love and righteousness. Let us join together to encourage each other so that the body of Jesus Christ will be as strong as the solid rock upon which it is built.
Seeking Holiness 