FISH - Scripture reflections
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008From my scripture gleanings today:
Ruth 1 - Ruth is one of my favorite books in scripture. What’s not to love? It’s a love story that begins with one woman’s tragedy and emptiness. Her hurt blinds her to the greatest asset she has - God’s provision of a daughter-in-law who provides the definition of faithfulness.
Psalm92 - I felt a prompting to read this out loud. Try this - you will hear things not normally heard - Like verse two - God’s love in the morning and faithfulness in the evening. His love in the gift of a new day and his faithfulness in coming through another day - regardless of its trials and snares.
Mark 8:31-ff - Jesus will not tolerate a false definition of himself, even from a friend. Just to make this clear, he tells them plainly -”You want to follow me? Then get a cross.”
1 Corinthians 15:1-28 - Never forget that all authority and power belong to Jesus - even over death! So are you following him?
When When people turn out for church in the rain, I am always humbled. I know it is a lot of trouble. There are times when I adjust my schedule because I just don’t want the hassle of being out in the weather. So THANK YOU for honoring Jesus enough to get out of warm beds and comfortable houses to come and worship.