(This was written last October, but it appears I forgot to post it here. Oh well. Better late than never, right? *smile*)
Had several ‘DING’ moments today. Not exactly any thoughts that are new or grand, but they were new and grand to me… even though I would have told you I believed them, had you asked me yesterday. But today they became ‘mine’.
DING’ One—Looking at Hebrews 1:3a “Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person…”
That being the case, the traits I see inJesus are traits I can find in God. My perception of God should be no different than my perception of Jesus , because He is God in flesh. Therefore, when I see compassion in Jesus , I can see compassion in God. And I should not assume I’ll find disgust or rejection in God, when I see the way Jesus was patient and forgiving towards people’s failings. I should realize that God cares about the little things in my life when I see how Jesus did not disregard small needs or ‘unimportant’ people. When I see Jesus ’ gentle touch in evidence, why should I see God as any different?
‘DING’ Two—Looking at John 10:28-29 “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can them out of my Father's hand.”
This means me. No one can me away fromJesus . I could turn and walk away from Him (God forbid!) but no one else can take me away from Him.
‘DING’ Three—Looking at Matthew 8:23-27 “And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!”
Even though the storm in my life may be going wild, He’s right there with me, and when He decides I’ve had enough He’ll rebuke the wind and waves and make the storm stop. But in the meantime I’m going to be quiet and still, and trust Him. Because the wind and waves cannot capsize my boat; they can only threaten.
Had several ‘DING’ moments today. Not exactly any thoughts that are new or grand, but they were new and grand to me… even though I would have told you I believed them, had you asked me yesterday. But today they became ‘mine’.
DING’ One—Looking at Hebrews 1:3a “Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person…”
That being the case, the traits I see in
‘DING’ Two—Looking at John 10:28-29 “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can them out of my Father's hand.”
This means me. No one can me away from
‘DING’ Three—Looking at Matthew 8:23-27 “And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!”
Even though the storm in my life may be going wild, He’s right there with me, and when He decides I’ve had enough He’ll rebuke the wind and waves and make the storm stop. But in the meantime I’m going to be quiet and still, and trust Him. Because the wind and waves cannot capsize my boat; they can only threaten.
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