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| Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I among them.” Jesus lives in us and when two or more are gathered, He is with us. That seems like a redundant claim to make, if Jesus is with me, then of course He would be with US when we meet. This verse in Matthew presupposes that some part, or some attribute of God is added, or at least increased when we gather in His name with other believers. Jesus lives in us and we are saved, but it doesn't end there. Salvation is the beginning of a relationship, not the end of the race. God wants a relationship with us. He wants to meet with us and grow us. The veil has been torn down, all God requires is that you desire to enter in.
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| I heard a curious thing on the radio the other day. Some guy was listing off a handful of names or attributes of God; Prince of Peace, Adonai, Elohim, deliverer, protector. I've heard these names many times before. And as I was thinking about these names and what the guy was saying I realized that for every name or attribute God has, there is an example of Him being that in the bible. Deliverer, Savior, servant, comforter. We had Christmas with my inlaws yesterday and an old family friend told us that God will never let you down. That is quite the 'never'. The creator of the universe constantly watches me. Me. The One who died for all of humanity, died for me. The commander of Angels cares about the same trivial stupid things I care about, because they are important to me, and I am everything to Him. All of my day to day issues seem a bit more trivial when I look at things with God. All of my worries seem pretty pointless and adolescent when I know the big picture. And I know the big picture, its just life seems to have a way of blurring that. I worship God because I am incomplete without Him. Without him, I can not see. You are my provider, grant me vision. | | |
| I have had my season of trials, seasons of battle, surrounded by unbelievers, demons and the confused. I have had a season of rest, of peace, but now I ache for war. I have wrestled with God, contending for heavier thigns, and I have rested.
I am ready to wrestle again. I am ready for the strom. | | |
| About 5 months ago I started my own business. And let me tell you, there is nothing cooler than starting with zero clients and watching God bring you just enough work to get your bills paid. God loves to bless us and it seems that the nearer we draw to Him, the more aboundantly He dumps them on us. So, take your worries and forget about em. Believe that God will be your provider. Say it, daily, hourly, outloud whenever worry tugs at your heart. God is my provider. | | |
| Its strange. I'm married, I own my own business...very strange indeed. I want to get back into journaling my thoughts, songs, prayers...dreams. I am intending to write every day. Thats right, EVERY DAY. So get ready...but I'm sure its been months and months since anyone has chanced over my lill ole xanga wandering, Jon | | |
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