In his letter to the āsaints and faithful brethren in Christ in Colossae,ā the apostle Paul expressed many thought-provoking comments about Christās role as the head of the Church. For Paul, the Church and Christ were one and the same. āHe is the head of the body, the Church ā¦" (Colossians 1:18). It is through Christ that a person can be brought into a relationship with the Father ā a state of being reconciled. This reconciliation of humans to the spiritual Father produces what we know as the … [Read more...] about The Fullness of the Father
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Psalm 133: The Dew of Hermon
Recently we discussed the concept of vertical unity. This is not a new or unique concept, but a way to picture the unity that flows from the Father, through His Son, and into the body. As each member of the body seeks to unify him or herself with God, that unity then allows the aligning of each member in relation to other members. As the Apostle John pointed out, āHe who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk just as He walkedā (1 John 2:6). Unity is established vertically and is then … [Read more...] about Psalm 133: The Dew of Hermon
The Path
If one were travelling in Africa ā letās say, near the equator ā one would hardly notice a change in the seasons. There would more likely be simply rainy and dry seasons, but not the marked yearly periods so enjoyed in many parts of the globe. In the northern hemisphere for example, right now it is the month of May and Spring is well under way. Spring brings with it all the new growth in flowers, bushes and trees and can be a very pleasant and encouraging time weather wise. After having … [Read more...] about The Path
True or Rotten Miracles?
The āGreen Revolutionā of the mid 1940s through the 1960s has long been touted as an āagricultural miracle.ā It was then that researchers began genetically altering various grains such as corn, wheat, and rice. Additionally, the seedās yield was maximized by using chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. The dramatic increase in production enabled importer nations to soon become exporters. This agricultural miracle would presumably save humanity from famine as its population … [Read more...] about True or Rotten Miracles?
Blessings Will Come
I told someone once, āGod is going to bless you with the opportunity to develop into the best kind of character you can have. He may bless you physically, but mostly Heās going to give you the blessings of learning, and growing, and overcoming.ā As man looks to God in faith, He will bless us to accomplish His purpose, and not necessarily our own. Yet, it is tempting to think of the blessings of God as merely physical. The remnant of Judah that returned to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem … [Read more...] about Blessings Will Come
Godās Law Builds Relationships
The law of God requires us to focus very heavily on relationships, our reconciled relationship with the Father dominating. However, from our close relationship with Him flows our relationship with other people. All people are created in the image of God and with the potential to be members of Godās family. We should never lose that focus. Godās law embraces our relationship with all people. A good example of this is in Leviticus 19 where several principles of how people should relate with each … [Read more...] about Godās Law Builds Relationships
Consider Our Ways
Analogies can be very useful in transferring a pertinent message from one subject to another. It can point from one physical thing to another or from the physical to the spiritual. Consider what God said through the prophet Haggai. āIs it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, and this temple to lie in ruins?ā Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: āConsider your ways! You have sown much, and bring in little; You eat, but do not have enough; You drink, but you are not … [Read more...] about Consider Our Ways