Galatians 6:1-10
Brothers,[Brothers and sisters] if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. 5 For each will have to bear his own load.
6 Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. 7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.
8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Muscular Christianity has been something admired through the generations. And the passage declares ... this isn't the path forward.
We were told in Church, one evening, with a very brilliant, interesting and well-known Professor from SMU, he loved the people he lived with in the Middle East. They had an endearing quality he loved; they kept urging him to say this phrase, "Allah is God, and Mohammad His Prophet." It seems if you say those words, in their tradition, then you are saved. In like Flynn.
And our admired professor left his year long new friends, with smiles, having never uttered that phrase. Perhaps he should have done as Paul - and become all things to all people. The Professor was asked to just say the phrase. Instead our professor declined - saying Jesus is KING, his Savior, the Son of God. And knowing our professor, he was gentle and witty.
This year in his life expands this passage so well. Our friend was there learning about his lifework of Hebrew & of History, and instead his reason to boast was not his. His work as a Priest overshadowed the lessons. He proclaimed Jesus Christ in gentleness to the those who insisted on their own way. Our Priest Professor believed God would not be mocked by the repetition of a mere phrase. He believes:
A relationship, not a religion.
In not making the requested declaration, our Priest heard a woman come up to recite prayers to one of the more questioning and reasonable men. They all knew the woman would not be able to say these prayers in Arabic and yet she perfectly recited the daily prayer, and had not a clue she omitted one phrase "and Mohammad was His Prophet." Which would usually incite a riot, or at least a good fist fight. Instead this created a long memorable, earnest, conversation of the tongues of fire given in the Book of Acts. The gift of language.
Muscular Christianity has been something admired through the generations. And the passage declares ... this isn't the path forward.
We were told in Church, one evening, with a very brilliant, interesting and well-known Professor from SMU, he loved the people he lived with in the Middle East. They had an endearing quality he loved; they kept urging him to say this phrase, "Allah is God, and Mohammad His Prophet." It seems if you say those words, in their tradition, then you are saved. In like Flynn.
And our admired professor left his year long new friends, with smiles, having never uttered that phrase. Perhaps he should have done as Paul - and become all things to all people. The Professor was asked to just say the phrase. Instead our professor declined - saying Jesus is KING, his Savior, the Son of God. And knowing our professor, he was gentle and witty.
This year in his life expands this passage so well. Our friend was there learning about his lifework of Hebrew & of History, and instead his reason to boast was not his. His work as a Priest overshadowed the lessons. He proclaimed Jesus Christ in gentleness to the those who insisted on their own way. Our Priest Professor believed God would not be mocked by the repetition of a mere phrase. He believes:
Romans 10:9
Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord
and
believe in your heart that God raised Him
from the dead,
you will be saved.
A relationship, not a religion.
In not making the requested declaration, our Priest heard a woman come up to recite prayers to one of the more questioning and reasonable men. They all knew the woman would not be able to say these prayers in Arabic and yet she perfectly recited the daily prayer, and had not a clue she omitted one phrase "and Mohammad was His Prophet." Which would usually incite a riot, or at least a good fist fight. Instead this created a long memorable, earnest, conversation of the tongues of fire given in the Book of Acts. The gift of language.
And at the moment
The priests could not continue their service
because of the cloud,
for the
Glorious Prescence of
The LORD
filled the Temple
Acts 2:1-8
2 And suddenly there came from Heaven
a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.
3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7 And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language?
Now we could end our post by reporting a conversion with this miracle. Instead we will say a seed was planted.
5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7 And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language?
Now we could end our post by reporting a conversion with this miracle. Instead we will say a seed was planted.
1 Corinthians 3:4-9
4 For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not being merely human?
5 What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 8 He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. 9 For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building.
We are not blessed to know the outcome of the ears hearing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Instead we learn about the Priest.
the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good,
for in due season we will reap,
if we do not give up.
10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Titus is good to knowing the Verse of Titus. Titus is considered to be one of the 72 Disciples of Jesus and part of the dispersion asking Jesus to come and visit the Greek island of Crete. Like the Disciple John, and Timothy, Titus was known to have grown to old age living in the community surrounded by the Grace of God.
1
Timothy 5:10
Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
1Timothy 5:25
Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
1 Timothy 6:18
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Titus 2:7
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity
Titus 2:14
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Titus 3:5
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Titus 3:8
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
And the anti works. The Disciple John spoke so much of love, but also recognizing evil to get away from ..... it. John lived well into the 2nd century A.D. Living on the island of Patmos in old age and into the 2nd century, and moving back to Ephesus after the punishing Emperor had died. Considering their length of years, wise to understand what these Christians knew.
1 John 3:8
He that commits sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
1 John 3:12
Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
What contributed to their long life?
Seeking God
Psalm 91:16
With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.
1 Peter 3:10
For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days,
let him keep his tongue
from evil
and his lips
from speaking deceit;
Wisdom
Proverbs 3:16
Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
Not Provoking
Ephesians 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Proverbs 9:11
For by Me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
Exodus 23:25-26
You shall serve the Lord your God, and
He will bless your bread and your water,
and
I will take sickness away from among you.
None shall miscarry or be barren in your land;
I will fulfill the number of your days.
Psalm 118:17
I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.
Isaiah 65
But be glad and rejoice forever
in that which I create;
for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy,
and her people to be a gladness.
19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem
and be glad in my people;
no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping
and the cry of distress.
20 No more shall there be in it
an infant who lives but a few days,
or an old man who does not fill out his days,
for the young man shall die a hundred years old,
and the sinner a hundred years old shall be accursed.
21 They shall build houses and inhabit them;
they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
22 They shall not build and another inhabit;
they shall not plant and another eat;
for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be,
and
My Chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
23 They shall not labor in vain
or bear children for calamity,
for they shall be the offspring of the blessed of the Lord,
and their descendants with them.
24 Before they call I will answer;
while they are yet speaking
I will hear.
Abba, Father,
So many times phrases
in Your Word
reach for our heart.
I am praying healing
for
Edward's eyes.
And for all of the Nations
Worldwide.
The Kindness of
Jesus Christ's Holy Spirit
to
reawaken
in our
Lives.
To live
in the Fullness
of God
long life
prosperity
living what our great, great
Fathers and parents
chose for us.
In fullness of their measure
and hopes for us.
Abundant
Love
Abundant
Life
The Phrase
the offers us
such
Glory
On earth, as it is in Heaven
Your Will
be
done.
Help us all
find this
Glory and Work
each day
filling our
moments.
To see
More Heaven on earth
To be more Heaven on earth
To live as
Heaven on earth.
In Jesus Christ,
we live and move and
have our being.
Amen!
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