Reading for Day 12September 12
Eph. 2:11-22
Psalm 10:16-18
Prov. 3:9-10
Hearing from the Lord is a funny thing. Sometimes you read and it comes so easily. The words on the page of your Bible seem to go bold and italics all at the same time. The word captures your thoughts, heart and spirit in a flash. Other times you read and while the power of the word is not diminished, there is not a great moment of inspiration. You may have had one of those times since starting our iTrain exercise. Today, I kind of had one of those moments. My greatest moment of inspiration really came with yesterday's reading and it is still has me. So I will start there.
Ephesians 2 starts with one of the greatest descriptions of human beings. We are either dead or alive. Jesus made us ALIVE. We were dead in trespasses and sins, trapped in the sinful thoughts and actions and having a spirit of disobedience. And then we met the grace of God. God who is rich in mercy and motivated by His great love saved us. FOR BY GRACE YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED. And because of love and mercy and grace we sit together with Christ Jesus. Jesus now shows us the "exceeding riches of His grace". We are overwhelmed by His kindness. Now that is something to celebrate.
I pray that we will be aware of His kindness today.
September 13
Eph. 3:1-13
Psalm 11:1-7
Prov. 3:11-12
7 comments:
Proverbs 3:11-12 reminded me of what I used to tell my kids when they came home complaining because a teacher got mad at them or a coach yelled at them. I also used it on my students. I said as long as someone was trying to right a wrong in their behavior, attitude, abilities, etc., they were cared about and the teachers were seeing potential. If the teachers and coaches QUIT trying to correct them, THAT is when they should start worrying.
still reading...ready for the weekend. David
Just as it's hard for a child to receive discipline, God's discipline for us can sometimes be a hard pill to swallow. So often when I'm enduring the trials of life, I have to come back to Prov. 3:11-12 and remind myself that he is preparing me to become a stronger, better Christian.
He is so good to us!
LauraD
day 13 complete,
miles
Thanks for taking the time to post these each day. They're very helpful.
God's discipline is just it's just not easy to take. I suppose that is why wraps love around it.
Mick
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