A thought for today April 28,2014
"If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed for the Spirit
of glory and of God rests on you." (1 Peter 4:14)
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Dangerous Duty
April 24, 2014
On a trip to China it was not uncommon for a person to come up to our group and stand inches away
from whom ever was speaking and just stare and smile. Always a smile. We felt awkward.
I suppose a Chinese man would feel equally uncomfortable if I gave him a high five or a hug, smiling of course.
These are minor cultural differences. I wondered how awkward, even dangerous it must be for missionaries to bring the Gospel to different cultures.
The Great Commission is not easy to fulfill. It requires courage, obedience and faith.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)
On a trip to China it was not uncommon for a person to come up to our group and stand inches away
from whom ever was speaking and just stare and smile. Always a smile. We felt awkward.
I suppose a Chinese man would feel equally uncomfortable if I gave him a high five or a hug, smiling of course.
These are minor cultural differences. I wondered how awkward, even dangerous it must be for missionaries to bring the Gospel to different cultures.
The Great Commission is not easy to fulfill. It requires courage, obedience and faith.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Why Good Friday
Good Friday, April 18 2014
I'm not sure exactly when I began to understand why Good Friday was called that. Now that
I realize what Jesus went through that day and why, good seems to be an understatement. Why not Sacrifice Friday or Super Friday, or Freedom Friday. How about God Friday.
Thank God for Good Friday. I'm reminded we have to endure Good Friday to get to Easter.
Even during those excruciating hours on the cross, Jesus understood and had the love to pray:
"Father, Forgive them for they know not what they do." Luke 23:34
I'm not sure exactly when I began to understand why Good Friday was called that. Now that
I realize what Jesus went through that day and why, good seems to be an understatement. Why not Sacrifice Friday or Super Friday, or Freedom Friday. How about God Friday.
Thank God for Good Friday. I'm reminded we have to endure Good Friday to get to Easter.
Even during those excruciating hours on the cross, Jesus understood and had the love to pray:
"Father, Forgive them for they know not what they do." Luke 23:34
Monday, April 14, 2014
Palm Sunday Reminder
April 13, 2014
Jesus didn't fit the popular image people had of the coming Messiah. He didn't arrive riding a stately horse leading an army to liberate the city. Instead he is an army of one riding a donkey to free mankind. This event, which today has become known as Palm Sunday, was predicted 500 years before it happened by the prophet Zechariah;
"Behold your King is coming to you; He is righteous and victorious, lowly riding a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey," (Zechariah 9:9)
Jesus didn't fit the popular image people had of the coming Messiah. He didn't arrive riding a stately horse leading an army to liberate the city. Instead he is an army of one riding a donkey to free mankind. This event, which today has become known as Palm Sunday, was predicted 500 years before it happened by the prophet Zechariah;
"Behold your King is coming to you; He is righteous and victorious, lowly riding a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey," (Zechariah 9:9)
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Thought for the week
Thought for the week of April 6, 2014
"Lust says get, get, get..................
"Love says give, give, give"
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