I press on to make it my own because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Phil3.12 ESV
I came to Christ during the Jesus movement of the late sixties and early seventies. I was a Jesus hippy, complete with long hair and denim covered Bible. And, because I wanted to be like Jesus I wore sandals, sometimes dressed in a robe and wore a wooden cross around my neck. Don’t all children try to wear the garb of what they want to be when they play make believe? I smile to think of my teenage attempts to be like Jesus but I was headed in the right direction. It helps to wear a toy holster if you are pretending to be a cowboy. Think of all the kids who wore those plastic play fireman hats, who grew up and became actual firemen. It would seem, at least for the present, that all we can really do is pretend to be what we will actually be when we get to glory. There we shall be all grown up and truly like Him. Of course, the real clothing of Christ is not sandals and a robe, but love, joy, peace and patience. Yes, it is kindness, goodness, meekness and self-control. For now let us play and pretend to be Jesus until we actually grow up into Him. 10/3/2008 ts
Just me trying to be honest with God.
“All mortals tend to turn into the things they are pretending to be.” C.S. Lewis
I press on to make it my own because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Phil3.12 ESV
I came to Christ during the Jesus movement of the late sixties and early seventies. I was a Jesus hippy, complete with long hair and denim covered Bible. And, because I wanted to be like Jesus I wore sandals, sometimes dressed in a robe and wore a wooden cross around my neck. Don’t all children try to wear the garb of what they want to be when they play make believe? I smile to think of my teenage attempts to be like Jesus but I was headed in the right direction. It helps to wear a toy holster if you are pretending to be a cowboy. Think of all the kids who wore those plastic play fireman hats, who grew up and became actual firemen. It would seem, at least for the present, that all we can really do is pretend to be what we will actually be when we get to glory. There we shall be all grown up and truly like Him. Of course, the real clothing of Christ is not sandals and a robe, but love, joy, peace and patience. Yes, it is kindness, goodness, meekness and self-control. For now let us play and pretend to be Jesus until we actually grow up into Him. 10/3/2008 ts
I came to Christ during the Jesus movement of the late sixties and early seventies. I was a Jesus hippy, complete with long hair and denim covered Bible. And, because I wanted to be like Jesus I wore sandals, sometimes dressed in a robe and wore a wooden cross around my neck. Don’t all children try to wear the garb of what they want to be when they play make believe? I smile to think of my teenage attempts to be like Jesus but I was headed in the right direction. It helps to wear a toy holster if you are pretending to be a cowboy. Think of all the kids who wore those plastic play fireman hats, who grew up and became actual firemen. It would seem, at least for the present, that all we can really do is pretend to be what we will actually be when we get to glory. There we shall be all grown up and truly like Him. Of course, the real clothing of Christ is not sandals and a robe, but love, joy, peace and patience. Yes, it is kindness, goodness, meekness and self-control. For now let us play and pretend to be Jesus until we actually grow up into Him. 10/3/2008 ts
“Wax on, wax off, wax on, wax off” Mr. Miyagi
“Work out your salvation…for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Phil2.13 ESV
When God works some grace in us, we should certainly work it out. What I mean is that we should give expression to those inner encouragements we receive from Him. The Holy Spirit not only tells us what is right, I believe that He places in us a desire for it. What is left is for us to finish what He has furnished, to express the desire in some obedient action. We want God’s will because He has graciously put the want in us. Of course the problem is with all those other wants. I should think it wise that we take a lesson from Mr. Miyagi. Remember Karate Kid? “Wax on, wax off, wax on, wax off.” In other words, we train before we fight. In those moments when a desire to do God’s will is greatest, we should rehearse our responses to opponent desires. We should practice, if only in our mind, what we will do when anger, or lust or pride make their move. Take time each day to train yourself for godliness. ts
When God works some grace in us, we should certainly work it out. What I mean is that we should give expression to those inner encouragements we receive from Him. The Holy Spirit not only tells us what is right, I believe that He places in us a desire for it. What is left is for us to finish what He has furnished, to express the desire in some obedient action. We want God’s will because He has graciously put the want in us. Of course the problem is with all those other wants. I should think it wise that we take a lesson from Mr. Miyagi. Remember Karate Kid? “Wax on, wax off, wax on, wax off.” In other words, we train before we fight. In those moments when a desire to do God’s will is greatest, we should rehearse our responses to opponent desires. We should practice, if only in our mind, what we will do when anger, or lust or pride make their move. Take time each day to train yourself for godliness. ts
“Wax on, wax off, wax on, wax off” Mr. Miyagi
“Work out your salvation…for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Phil2.13 ESV
When God works some grace in us, we should certainly work it out. What I mean is that we should give expression to those inner encouragements we receive from Him. The Holy Spirit not only tells us what is right, I believe that He places in us a desire for it. What is left is for us to finish what He has furnished, to express the desire in some obedient action. We want God’s will because He has graciously put the want in us. Of course the problem is with all those other wants. I should think it wise that we take a lesson from Mr. Miyagi. Remember Karate Kid? “Wax on, wax off, wax on, wax off.” In other words, we train before we fight. In those moments when a desire to do God’s will is greatest, we should rehearse our responses to opponent desires. We should practice, if only in our mind, what we will do when anger, or lust or pride make their move. Take time each day to train yourself for godliness. ts
When God works some grace in us, we should certainly work it out. What I mean is that we should give expression to those inner encouragements we receive from Him. The Holy Spirit not only tells us what is right, I believe that He places in us a desire for it. What is left is for us to finish what He has furnished, to express the desire in some obedient action. We want God’s will because He has graciously put the want in us. Of course the problem is with all those other wants. I should think it wise that we take a lesson from Mr. Miyagi. Remember Karate Kid? “Wax on, wax off, wax on, wax off.” In other words, we train before we fight. In those moments when a desire to do God’s will is greatest, we should rehearse our responses to opponent desires. We should practice, if only in our mind, what we will do when anger, or lust or pride make their move. Take time each day to train yourself for godliness. ts
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Anonymous
“Yes, and I will rejoice…” Phil1.18 ESV
Which of us is not able to look back and recall past blessings? Isn’t it true that God has blessed us time and time again? Isn’t it also true that even now, this very moment we are surrounded by present favor? Even if we are this day, facing some trial, we are still encircled by expressions of His love, mercy and grace. We rejoice in God’s favor and not only give thanks for past and present blessings, we may be confidence that we will rejoice in our tomorrows for blessings that are sure to come. Because of Jesus, our best days are before us. There is no need to fear the future when we are in the company of Christ today. He has brought us to the present; He will see us to our future. We have rejoiced. We do, even now, rejoice! Yes, and we will rejoice. 10/1/2008 ts
Life in every breath. Every breath of Christ!
http://gracemodeste.blogspot.com/
Which of us is not able to look back and recall past blessings? Isn’t it true that God has blessed us time and time again? Isn’t it also true that even now, this very moment we are surrounded by present favor? Even if we are this day, facing some trial, we are still encircled by expressions of His love, mercy and grace. We rejoice in God’s favor and not only give thanks for past and present blessings, we may be confidence that we will rejoice in our tomorrows for blessings that are sure to come. Because of Jesus, our best days are before us. There is no need to fear the future when we are in the company of Christ today. He has brought us to the present; He will see us to our future. We have rejoiced. We do, even now, rejoice! Yes, and we will rejoice. 10/1/2008 ts
Life in every breath. Every breath of Christ!
http://gracemodeste.blogspot.com/
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