When we are grazed and bruised by life we must apply the balm of wisdom. Truth gathered through the ages, smooth pebbles rounded by many waters.
'Christ is made unto us wisdom', set out in ancient times by Solomon.
Monday 27 September 2010
Sunday 26 September 2010
CELEBRATION
God celebrates His creation, declaring it is good; the creation of man as very good.
He delights in His only begotten Son, the mastercraftsman of His world.
The Son rejoices before His Father and finds His delight in man.
Proverbs 8
It is into this celebration that will culminate at the wedding feast of the Lamb, that God would draw all His creatures. Abundant life is promised here and now as the gospel goes forth from those who celebrate the love and light Christ brings.
Perhaps the question we should continually ask is, 'does what I am doing help me to celebrate the life I have in Christ?'
He delights in His only begotten Son, the mastercraftsman of His world.
The Son rejoices before His Father and finds His delight in man.
Proverbs 8
It is into this celebration that will culminate at the wedding feast of the Lamb, that God would draw all His creatures. Abundant life is promised here and now as the gospel goes forth from those who celebrate the love and light Christ brings.
Perhaps the question we should continually ask is, 'does what I am doing help me to celebrate the life I have in Christ?'
TWO PATHS TO VIRTUE
Philosophy seeks salvation coming from within man, living out a virtuous life above fear.
Christians seek to live out the salvation they already have by faith, becoming a new man in Christ, the only true virtuous man. The only fear that of grieving God.
'Work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.'
Philippians 2 vs 12,13.
Christians seek to live out the salvation they already have by faith, becoming a new man in Christ, the only true virtuous man. The only fear that of grieving God.
'Work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.'
Philippians 2 vs 12,13.
DECEPTION
Through the ages evil has the same skeleton but fashions different cloaks to cover death. The name of the designer is Satan, the father of lies, the great deceiver. It is this deception we must fear above all.
Paul's description of the armour God provides is no mere stirring story but highlights the sober facts of our warfare.
Paul's description of the armour God provides is no mere stirring story but highlights the sober facts of our warfare.
Tuesday 7 September 2010
Monday 6 September 2010
CREATURES
In a greedy pursuit of prosperity, man becomes a mere 'talking animal'.
Thoughts garnered from the writings of C S Lewis.
Thoughts garnered from the writings of C S Lewis.
Wednesday 1 September 2010
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