Free at Last
After 66 days of lock down we are FREE AT LAST !!! Real Freedom is on the inside Not reliant on externals We can spend our days: •Rich—but still be impoverished •Full—but still be starving •Dressed—But still be naked •Surrounded—But still be lonely •Mobile—But going nowhere Galatians 5:1 (NASB) 5 [a]It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
How To Bear A Burden
The BurdenWho is Burdened?1.It helps to know specifically:•We all have things in common•Sin and temptation•Circumstance of church, family, work, school, health…•Fear comes upon us•Sooner of later it is us 2.What•Personal—private sin or temptation•Sickness—affecting your future•Disappointment—relationships, work issues, child trouble•Loneliness—divorce, friendship issues•Financial—setback•Temptation—changes bring opportunities•Not accountable to old friends•Guilt—Past and/or present sins•Situations handled badly—Regret Galatians 6:2 (NASB) 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.
Add Faith, Too
We live in a world of struggles We all long for meaning and significance. Everyone wants to put their trust in something immovable. Belief in something that is valuable beyond question Faith in Something It is expressed in life through ‘acts of worship.’•Time•Money•Good deeds•Fellowship•Discussion Faith in Something It brings meaning•Convictions that matter•Ideals to be lived up to•Ideas to uplift the spirit Faith in Something It brings Community•Camaraderie•Friendship•Mutual trust 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NASB) 5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence,…
Seeing Yourself
Human beings are not famous for seeing themselves as they really appear. It’s not the outside. It’s our habits that build over time… . Thoughtlessness•Rudeness in the name of humour•Arrogance•Messiness•Eating habits•Wastefulness•Selfishness•Aggression•Judgmental•Bad language 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NASB) 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.
Add Love, Too
Conditional v Unconditional Love Love—Dangerous when ill-defined. It pays to check for any unrealistic conditions The Greatest Commandements GOD IS LOVE !!! 2 Peter 1:7 (NASB) 7 and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love.
Jesus at the Centre of your Home
God’s will for a family Together Husband and wife Are to put God and His word at the forefront of the relationship. Seek God’s wisdom and direction in all things from His word and in prayer. Are to work as members of the household of God. Are to make your home a place where it is obvious to everyone that Jesus lives and rules there. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (NASB) 4 “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all…
Add Godliness, Too
Does the 21st century person know what ungodliness is? We have dragged some our 20th century habits along with us! We still believe: “As long as it doesn’t hurt anyone, it is not sin.” Very Naïve! 2 Peter 1:3 (NASB) 3 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us [a]by His own glory and [b]excellence.