Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (RSV). There’s a nasty insidious menace wreaking havoc in modern society. It is the computer virus.
At Church services all around the world especially over the Easter weekend but also every Sunday, Crosses will be carried in with pomp and ceremony, and positioned in pride of place. The Cross reminds us of something. Like a “post-it-note”, it reminds us that a long time ago, someone died. That “Someone” was Jesus Christ.
All around us things are changing. Morals that have stood for centuries are changing. We live in a very different world to that of our forefathers. Yet Malachi 3:6 says; For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.
In secular fields, there is a lot written and blogs published devoted to ‘finding your life purpose’. People are looking for the wonder of knowing they’re in their sweet spot, doing what they were ‘purposed’ to do.
A gift is also only really given when it is received. How sad when Christmas gifts are not received for whatever reason. How sad too for the Father of the Universe, when His ‘perfect gift’ is not received.
“A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you're in and take advantage of it.” - Nikki Giovanni
In times of transition, things can be uncertain, unknown, dangerous and scary. We are going from one known solid secure place, to another presumably known solid secure place. Transition is like the bridge linking the two places.
When we know our talents and abilities, and do what we do out of that vast pool of God-given resources, everything — life, ministry, family — works better. Here’s ‘5 Ways To Work and Serve Out Of Your Strengths’.
Two years ago today, my life changed forever. Doctors, medical specialists, nurses, modern medical technology, the ambulance, the love and prayers of family and friends, and, the grace of God saved my life from a massive heart attack. I can’t say I’m running marathons, at the gym daily, or that I’ve joined a sports club, but what I can say, is that my life is different since that day two years ago.
Sometimes in life and ministry and just going about our daily chores — spiritual and natural — we get burdened and weighed down, and our gaze drops. We lose sight of the vision we once had. Distractions creep in that take away the passionate vision and dream we used to have, and we’re left looking down at all the stuff going on around us.
