Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”
Peter KNEW what he had, what was it I wonder? What was Peter thinking that he had? A relationship with God? Power from on high? The presence and the power of the Holy Spirit? Authority in Jesus' name to heal the sick?
Perhaps all of the above. But do we know what we have? Not on some theoretical level, but Peter knew it, KNEW and it was a deep knowing much as you know that you have $50 dollars in your wallet. It was something which Peter had a clear understanding of possessing. He did not second guess or think about it. (Which is quite like Peter's personality, but still =P)
Peter was certain about his inheritance and position and possession. What do YOU have?
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
How do you...
...read the Bible?
Do you read it as a piece of history?
As a compulsory text book?
Why is it that a "contemporary" testimony stirs something within my heart, causes me to yell out in my spirit "THIS IS WHAT I WANT!" and not the Bible?
Because of how I view the Bible, because subconciously I still think "That was then, this is now."
NO! The Bible is as valid a testimony then as it is now, the stories, the miracles, they can, should and ought to stir your faith as much as ANY modern day testimony of God's miraculous power. God is THE SAME, yesterday, today and FOREVER!
Do you read it as a piece of history?
As a compulsory text book?
Why is it that a "contemporary" testimony stirs something within my heart, causes me to yell out in my spirit "THIS IS WHAT I WANT!" and not the Bible?
Because of how I view the Bible, because subconciously I still think "That was then, this is now."
NO! The Bible is as valid a testimony then as it is now, the stories, the miracles, they can, should and ought to stir your faith as much as ANY modern day testimony of God's miraculous power. God is THE SAME, yesterday, today and FOREVER!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Random thoughts..
So yeah, it might be random =P
I've come to realize I don't actually think that fast! =P Oh noesssss.
I tend to need a night or two to chew over things, especially new and challenging things which challenge fundamental thoughts that I hold.
That's part of why it's so important for me to CONSTANTLY chew on the Word, so that words which Daddy drop into my heart are there ready, rather than me having to well, wait to give an answer which sometimes can't wait. =D
No one is perfect, therefore everyone makes mistakes and well, yes, the truth is no one can ever actually accept you perfectly as you are. Except God.
There's two ways to look at this. It's really sad cause no human can ever really fully always accept you as you are without any expectations so to speak. OR God is the only one who is enough, which is and has and will always be the truth, GOD is enough.
Following that train of thought, a couple of verses
Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Galatians 6:1
[ Doing Good to All ] Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.
Ephesians 4:2
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:1-3 (in Context) Ephesians 4 (Whole Chapter)
Daddy knew this, which is why we DO have to bear with one another, and restore each other GENTLY!
So have to work on gentle, please help me Father.
I've come to realize I don't actually think that fast! =P Oh noesssss.
I tend to need a night or two to chew over things, especially new and challenging things which challenge fundamental thoughts that I hold.
That's part of why it's so important for me to CONSTANTLY chew on the Word, so that words which Daddy drop into my heart are there ready, rather than me having to well, wait to give an answer which sometimes can't wait. =D
No one is perfect, therefore everyone makes mistakes and well, yes, the truth is no one can ever actually accept you perfectly as you are. Except God.
There's two ways to look at this. It's really sad cause no human can ever really fully always accept you as you are without any expectations so to speak. OR God is the only one who is enough, which is and has and will always be the truth, GOD is enough.
Following that train of thought, a couple of verses
Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Galatians 6:1
[ Doing Good to All ] Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.
Ephesians 4:2
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:1-3 (in Context) Ephesians 4 (Whole Chapter)
Daddy knew this, which is why we DO have to bear with one another, and restore each other GENTLY!
So have to work on gentle, please help me Father.
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