I recently heard this and was so excited I had to write about it. It is wonderful to know that Jesus came into this world so that we can live an abundant life... huh!...you may think. I already know this stuff. I slog at work and through this life full of responsiblities and it is real hard -- you wonder. Is this really for me?
Well, look at Hebrews Chapter 10 verse 19, it talks about us entering the Most Holy Place by a new and living way through the curtain who is Jesus Christ our Lord. His body was torn so that we can go through Him into the Holy of Holies.
In the days of old, only one High priest was allowed to enter the Holy of Holies and if he was there even one second late he would drop dead. It was a life or death matter and rigid obedience to laws was required. So Jesus had to come to set us free. Free to be able to enter where He was.... to commune with Him.... which is what we were created for.... and which gives us most pleasure. If you haven't noticed already, you are most happy and joyful when your heart is at reat and right with Jesus and you are in His presence. Jesus took our place so we can be Sons of God. So we can be like Him -- entering into the Holy of Holies.
This curtain was torn so that when I wake up I am in the Most Holy Place. When I work I am in the Most Holy Place. With Jesus. Which is why He came.
So we can LIVE with Him.
What joy! What freedom! So don' t be bound by work -- or the rigours of work or the burdens of the holiday season--- enjoy His presence in the Most Holy Place.
Wherever you are.
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Does God get the glory?
Of course He does. Pat . That's the answer.
John the Baptist was the man who prepared the way for Jesus. He said that One was coming after him whose sandals he was unworthy to untie. It was the One whom he baptized and the heavens opened and a voice said, This is My Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
Later on in his life, this same John sent his disciples to ask if Jesus was truly the Messiah. He was in prison during this time. Imagine his confusion and despair to have changed so much where he now asks if Jesus is the True Messiah. The One he came to show to the world -- is the same one whom he is now in doubt of.
Doesn't this remind us of our own weakness? When in despair, at work or otherwise -- we doubt our own Saviour. We doubt the One who gives us everything we need.
But God knows our hearts. And He recieves glory in our weaknes and time of trial. In our pain, when we turn to Him and confess that we doubt or are weak, He desires to help us.
Our God is glorified when He can lift us up from our despair. He is pleased when we turn to Him in our weakness.
Turn to Him. No matter what. Work or otherwise. He receives the glory.
John the Baptist was the man who prepared the way for Jesus. He said that One was coming after him whose sandals he was unworthy to untie. It was the One whom he baptized and the heavens opened and a voice said, This is My Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
Later on in his life, this same John sent his disciples to ask if Jesus was truly the Messiah. He was in prison during this time. Imagine his confusion and despair to have changed so much where he now asks if Jesus is the True Messiah. The One he came to show to the world -- is the same one whom he is now in doubt of.
Doesn't this remind us of our own weakness? When in despair, at work or otherwise -- we doubt our own Saviour. We doubt the One who gives us everything we need.
But God knows our hearts. And He recieves glory in our weaknes and time of trial. In our pain, when we turn to Him and confess that we doubt or are weak, He desires to help us.
Our God is glorified when He can lift us up from our despair. He is pleased when we turn to Him in our weakness.
Turn to Him. No matter what. Work or otherwise. He receives the glory.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Loving your BOSS
Now also we beseech you, brethren, get to know those who labor among you [recognize them for what they are, acknowledge and appreciate and respect them all]--your leaders who are over you in the Lord and those who warn {and} kindly reprove {and} exhort you.
And hold them in very high and most affectionate esteem in [intelligent and sympathetic] appreciation of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
See that none of you repays another with evil for evil, but always aim to show kindness {and} seek to do good to one another and to everybody.
See the part that is highlighted?? Yep. It says acknowledge and appreciate and respect your "BOSS" !!! In today's world, that is kind of out of the question.
Especially, since it is a "cutthroat" and "selfish" marketplace that we work in. Yep, your boss drags you down, doesn't encourage you, doesn't appreciate you, keeps provoking you , and is ugly and mean to you. In a nice enough way. It stings. And if you are a woman you tear up.
What does the Bible say? It says to appreciate those who warn you. Wow. According to Jesus, we are to turn the other cheek. You may laugh. The world WILL laugh. But Jesus will appreciate you. For you are standing up to Him. You are being the LIGHT when you love those who persecute you.
When you love those who demean you and strip you and make you look like a worm. ]
To LOVE takes courage. So don't lose heart. And take heart. For out of it flow the issues of life.
Let your love flow--- and see how JESUS turns the situation around.
When the tide flows against you, do the very thing JESUS says to do which will go against every common sense and your own will --- but YOU will WIN. BECAUSE HE ALREADY HAS WON.
Love your bosses.
And hold them in very high and most affectionate esteem in [intelligent and sympathetic] appreciation of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
See that none of you repays another with evil for evil, but always aim to show kindness {and} seek to do good to one another and to everybody.
See the part that is highlighted?? Yep. It says acknowledge and appreciate and respect your "BOSS" !!! In today's world, that is kind of out of the question.
Especially, since it is a "cutthroat" and "selfish" marketplace that we work in. Yep, your boss drags you down, doesn't encourage you, doesn't appreciate you, keeps provoking you , and is ugly and mean to you. In a nice enough way. It stings. And if you are a woman you tear up.
What does the Bible say? It says to appreciate those who warn you. Wow. According to Jesus, we are to turn the other cheek. You may laugh. The world WILL laugh. But Jesus will appreciate you. For you are standing up to Him. You are being the LIGHT when you love those who persecute you.
When you love those who demean you and strip you and make you look like a worm. ]
To LOVE takes courage. So don't lose heart. And take heart. For out of it flow the issues of life.
Let your love flow--- and see how JESUS turns the situation around.
When the tide flows against you, do the very thing JESUS says to do which will go against every common sense and your own will --- but YOU will WIN. BECAUSE HE ALREADY HAS WON.
Love your bosses.
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