Thursday, February 12, 2009
What Cristi said
I like what Cristi said about the stuff in Leviticus. I'm sure glad I'm not under all the rules and regulations they were (I do like me some BBQ & catfish), but all those things were for the purpose of guarding the health and integrity of the community of faith. Maybe after all the people had been through in Egypt (not only the abuse in several forms, but also the powerful influence of the Egyptian culture), the Lord knew they needed a lot of structure to rewire their hearts and minds and souls to their original program-the one He has installed in them at their creation. If only it had taken there might have been no need for Jesus to come. I can't imagine that, but who knows? Sorry for them, but I'm glad Jesus did come-and not only for the sake of BBQ & catfish. Can you imagine a world without him, no matter how much like paradise it had come to be?
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I read Leviticus on Tuesday , I could understand the regime they went through back then to guard thier health. there was a time when we had quartines to protect people from disease and such. I could not imagine Jesus not being here, I don't think I would be here. I also read Acts and I find Paul to be an inspiration, He just kept teaching about Jesus and reaching out and some got it and some didn't. He did not care about the people stirring up trouble he was doing Jesus' work and that is all that mattered. We don't know how many of those people may have changed their minds later as Paul did plant a seed.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Trudy. I think about all the old timers went through for Christ's sake. It is amazing. And I'm sure one of those seeds found it's way to me. I'm so grateful for their sacrifices.
ReplyDeleteIn today's reading of Psalm 13...that is now my new prayer. As the scripture states, I do rejoice in God's blessings unto me but lately w/ all the trials n' tribulations, I've wondered if he's forgotten about me. This scripture REALLY spoke to me in a HUGE way.
ReplyDeleteThere is a note in my Bible that says Psalm 13 is an "uphill" prayer. When we get to the top of the hill, we can see God's unfailing love and our hearts rejoice. But getting up to the top of that hill can be hard.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if that is a part of the reason why we are encouraged to have fellowship with one another. So that when I'm climbing up the hill, someone on the top can help pull me on up with encouragement, or a reminder of God's unfailing love. Or a shove from behind from someone with REAL problems.
One of the really best tools the enemy can use against us is to deceive us into silent suffering... or even worse, having to act like little Betsy Blessed when we are falling apart inside. In REAL fellowship, we can be open and vulnerable because we are sharing Christ's love with one another. And that way, we can pull each other or push each other up to the top when we're praying those "uphill" prayers.
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ReplyDeleteLinda Rudder said...
In Psalms 13 I envision not a hill but a mountain. I am no authority on mountain climbing but I have been facinated by many of the documented expeditions. It is always meticulously planned because it is never less than an arduous journey. Clothing, provisions equipment, climbing gear and the mountain itself are calculated choices. Most report it to be quite a painful experience. For some it is said to be agonizing. A few have even died during the ascent. All compelled by one elusive result. To arrive. Ironically, the mountaintop experience is shortlived in comparison to the climb. Their perseverance, skill, expertise, endurance, strength, even breathing are challenged and perfected during the climb. It seems my faith walk takes on some of the attributes of a mountain climbing expedition. No less safe, but since God has equipped me and everpresent....it is certainly secure in His mercy. My spiritual gifts, trust, growth, and security are fortified during the climb. Through this fortifying journey, I too will sing with the Lord one day. In a song of Ascension my heart shall rejoice in His salvation.