My apologies that I have not had the opportunity to post over the past few days. We were traveling and time at the computor was nill and none. At any rate I do hope you continued to read His Holy word...
In reading through the 1st book of Thessalonians, Paul is encouraging believers to grow in love for one another as we actively wait for the the return of our Lord. I love how in the 3rd chapter, Paul refers to Timothy as God's fellow worker. This brings me to a point, if you haven't noticed by now I am a strong advocate for being actively involved in the activity of God. Paul tells us in verse 5:14, " warn those who are idle, encourage those who are timid, help the weak and be patient with EVERYONE." These are all actions that one can take to be involved in the activity of God. We are fellow workers also. Being a worker implies that one is not sitting idle. Needless to say, God's plans will always come to fruition. We are called by Him to work with Him, if we shun that calling it does hinder His work just like a broken leg or non-functioning body part would hinder us. If we are not actively involved He will call on another who is active. I love being involved in His activity, nothing can compare and I don't want to miss out.
So what is God's will for us, what does He want us to do? People ask this question often. Look at verses 16-18, "Be JOYful always; PRAY Continually; give THANKS in ALL circumstances..." We are not to be idle, laying around dormant as we wait. The previous three things are basic actions that should be a part of our lives. I can hear someone now saying, sure Shelli, how can I be joyful always? Stay In God's presence, How? Pray continually, giving thanks... Remember that God inhabits the praises of His people. He is where there is praise, just like a moth is drawn to light so is God drawn to praise...Oh' Shelli I hear someone saying, this sounds draining to constantly be praying and praising....Consider Isaiah 40:31 that says this, "those who WAIT on the Lord SHALL RENEW their strength; they SHALL MOUNT UP with wings like eagles, they SHALL RUN and not be weary, they SHALL WALK and not faint." Do you see all the action that is attached to waiting and do you see what is attached to the action?....
Did you read our themed verse today about strength and joy taken from 1st Chronicles? As co-workers of God we stand in His presence, when we are in His presence we move through His strength, through His spirit and boy oh boy does that bring joy...
Don't sit idle. Do not put out the spirit's fire. Do something...Be Joyful, it's contagious. Encourage someone, its uplifting. Just do something dear one, do not lie dormant...
"May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else"...To love is to become actively involved...God Bless your sweet heart today and always...
Beauty
A Day of Delights
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About Me
- His Delighted Servant
- My faith is what moves me , it is enjoyable, irresistable, lovely and warm with a sense of mystery. Its like a summer day with a gentle breeze blowing my hair, like a butterfly emerging from a cacoon, like a flower pushing its way through the soil of the earth, like a hidden treasure waiting to be found, yes it is my faith that defines me and I am completely content regardless of what goes on around me...My life with Yeshua is like a well written novel that I can not and will not put down... My greatest desire is to be used by Him to touch hearts without religiousity, denominationalism or legalism. One heart at a time. God Bless All from Shelli
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