Maybe I was too cynical.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
What if?
They spent their time learning the apostles' teachings, sharing, breaking bread, and praying together.
Acts 2:42
This was our scripture for Sunday.
Great scripture right, how about if we tried to commit ourselves to just one of those things.
As we sat there contemplating that request, there were more.
These are all things the apostles did, and they did it joyfully.
They read the scriptures.
They would share whatever they had with others.
They rejoiced in fellowship.
They went to the Lord in prayer with enthusiasm and knowing that their prayers would be answered.
Seems so simple doesn't it?
Why do we make things so hard?
Monday, June 27, 2011
VBS
Ok, last night was our first night of VBS.
I have to say it wasn't a big crowd, actually it wasn't even a good crowd.
Total for the night, 20 kids.
20, now don't get me wrong, I heard of a church that did a day of VBS, and only had 6 kids to show up so I really thought we weren't doing to bad.
But I have to wonder, why don't parents take their kids to church anymore?
When I was young we went to all kinds of Bible schools, not just at my church. Any church that would have us.
The more that I talk to people I wonder what it is that is keeping them away from church.
Any ideas?
I have to say it wasn't a big crowd, actually it wasn't even a good crowd.
Total for the night, 20 kids.
20, now don't get me wrong, I heard of a church that did a day of VBS, and only had 6 kids to show up so I really thought we weren't doing to bad.
But I have to wonder, why don't parents take their kids to church anymore?
When I was young we went to all kinds of Bible schools, not just at my church. Any church that would have us.
The more that I talk to people I wonder what it is that is keeping them away from church.
Any ideas?
Friday, June 24, 2011
Finally finished
Well, we did it, we finished Revelation.
I have to say this was one of the best bible studies I have ever done.
I loved everything about it. I think it was so good because I am at a good place right now and was actually ready to hear it without the fear that is usually associated with Revelation.
I can't imagine what it must have been like for John, seeing Angels, the Throne of God, being transported in the Spirit.
WOW!
It is truly beyond words.
Reading it, and discussing it as a group. So many things that relate to the old Testament, and seeing how much God must love us to warn us, over and over. It truly is his desire that we all choose him, but we just have to choose.
So many things just awe struck me, the descriptions of the beings in the throne room. The description of the New Jerusalem.
I have to say this was one of the best bible studies I have ever done.
I loved everything about it. I think it was so good because I am at a good place right now and was actually ready to hear it without the fear that is usually associated with Revelation.
I can't imagine what it must have been like for John, seeing Angels, the Throne of God, being transported in the Spirit.
WOW!
It is truly beyond words.
Reading it, and discussing it as a group. So many things that relate to the old Testament, and seeing how much God must love us to warn us, over and over. It truly is his desire that we all choose him, but we just have to choose.
So many things just awe struck me, the descriptions of the beings in the throne room. The description of the New Jerusalem.
And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. It was prepared like a bride dressed for her new husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now God's presence is with his people, and he will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them and will be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain, because all the old ways are gone."
Revelation 21:2-4
Now that is an ending worth waiting for!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Hmmm,
The other day I saw an old friend, someone you know that you haven't really seen since school. And while I was talking to them it hit me,
they don't know Jesus.
I was sad. Even worse, it was like I didn't even know what to say.
I mean, I didn't know where to begin so that this person would even begin to acknowledge Jesus, much less believe.
I hate to say it, I didn't know what to say, so I just didn't.
Was that wrong?
What am I saying of course it's wrong, but I just didn't know what to say, so I said nothing.
Ever happen to you?
they don't know Jesus.
I was sad. Even worse, it was like I didn't even know what to say.
I mean, I didn't know where to begin so that this person would even begin to acknowledge Jesus, much less believe.
I hate to say it, I didn't know what to say, so I just didn't.
Was that wrong?
What am I saying of course it's wrong, but I just didn't know what to say, so I said nothing.
Ever happen to you?
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
One Wish
I have been reading in Chronicles about Solomon.
Solomon was David's son and we all know that David had an amazing relationship with God. Amazing in the sense that he was human like the rest of us, but he was constantly seeking God's will in his life. In every aspect of his life also, I mean before he would go into battle he would ask God if it was the right thing to do.
I don't know about you, but I don't ask God's advice near enough.
Anyway, onto Solomon.
Solomon was made King after David because God had promised David that someone in his family would always rule Israel.
God was pleased with Solomon, so he appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you."
I think I will let that sink in for a minute.
God, GOD, is telling Solomon to ask him for WHATEVER he wants.
I would wager that isn't something God goes around asking lightly. Can you just imagine, I mean really, be honest what would you say to something like that?
Ummm, let's see.
Peace on earth.
No more sickness, or disease.
That everyone would know God.
Endless wealth.
Power.
I know, these aren't all things that we should be asking for but I bet somewhere, someone would ask for this and more.
But not Solomon, he was truly, truly, a good man. He asked for wisdom and knowledge to lead his people in the right way.
Because God was so pleased with him, he told him he would have more wealth, and be more honor than any king before or after him.
I probably would have blown that all to pieces, but I am still learning. And I really want to be like that so maybe I should take a tip from David and Solomon and seek God's will for EVERYTHING in my life. All the stuff I struggle with, or maybe that I think I can handle on my own, anything that I do I should ask him first, if this is what he would have me do.
It worked for Solomon, so I think I should at least give it a try.
Solomon was David's son and we all know that David had an amazing relationship with God. Amazing in the sense that he was human like the rest of us, but he was constantly seeking God's will in his life. In every aspect of his life also, I mean before he would go into battle he would ask God if it was the right thing to do.
I don't know about you, but I don't ask God's advice near enough.
Anyway, onto Solomon.
Solomon was made King after David because God had promised David that someone in his family would always rule Israel.
God was pleased with Solomon, so he appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you."
I think I will let that sink in for a minute.
God, GOD, is telling Solomon to ask him for WHATEVER he wants.
I would wager that isn't something God goes around asking lightly. Can you just imagine, I mean really, be honest what would you say to something like that?
Ummm, let's see.
Peace on earth.
No more sickness, or disease.
That everyone would know God.
Endless wealth.
Power.
I know, these aren't all things that we should be asking for but I bet somewhere, someone would ask for this and more.
But not Solomon, he was truly, truly, a good man. He asked for wisdom and knowledge to lead his people in the right way.
Because God was so pleased with him, he told him he would have more wealth, and be more honor than any king before or after him.
I probably would have blown that all to pieces, but I am still learning. And I really want to be like that so maybe I should take a tip from David and Solomon and seek God's will for EVERYTHING in my life. All the stuff I struggle with, or maybe that I think I can handle on my own, anything that I do I should ask him first, if this is what he would have me do.
It worked for Solomon, so I think I should at least give it a try.
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