God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
How completely satisfying to turn from our limitations to a God who has none. Eternal years lie in His heart. For Him time does not pass, it remains; and those who are in Christ share with Him all the riches of limitless time and endless years. God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which He must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves. For those out of Christ, time is a devouring beast.
No second class citizen, the body is a “temple of the Holy Spirit” (1 Cor. 6:19) and is indispensable to the activity of the heart. Without it we would have no access to the physical world and we simply would not be persons. Accordingly, Paul could not imagine a person without a corporeal nature (1 Cor. 15). The whole person consists of body and heart together. Both are essential and neither can function in the material realm in isolation of the other.
Hebrew Christians had too many problems. Persecuted, despised, robbed, and even imprisoned.Consequently many of them became cold and dull. They began to neglect fellowship and prayer.As a result they lost their
confidence, became so tired and weary, slowly began to slip away and refuse to go forward. Instead of growing they were going backward.
<SPAN style="mso-tab-count:
1"> What is the solution? What can revive the heart of such ill-treated, exhausted and immature Christians? A study of this book gives us enlightenment on the need of the present generation too. We see a similar situation among many believers today. Immaturity, instability, drifting and dullness etc are the mark of many.
<div class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none;
PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">In his effort to encourage them to go forward, writer presents the superiority of Jesus Christ.As he contrasts the New Covenant with the old and exalts the pre-eminence of Christ, in between the writer challenges them to fix their eyes on Christ. Consider His excellence. Look to Him and hold on to Him by faith. The truth about the glory and greatness of the person and the work of our Lord Jesus Christ can revive the weary heart.
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Ch. 12:3 is more appropriate. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your minds.
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class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">Study of Galatians and Colossians also teach us that whenever the focus of believers is taken away from the person of Jesus Christ, believers spiritual life is badly affected.
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Roman" size=3>
What does it teach us today? We need to consciously and seriously fix our spiritual eyes on the Lord, stay close to Him and know Him better every day. That will affect our life positively, in growth and fruitfulness. Remember,the Lord has called us to not only to come to Him but also walk with Him to learn of Him. Matt. 11:28, 29.Then and <SPAN style="COLOR:
blue">there alone we shall find rest and satisfaction on a daily basis.
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Worthy Quote:-Occupation with
Christ
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BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">Occupation with Christ- His person and work- is the secret of progress and the safe guard against failure. This occupation with Christ means occupation with His word.
<B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Griffith Thomas
<I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">For we are his workmanship" - Ephesians 2:10a
We often focus on the link between salvation in verses 8 and 9, and the good works which are the result of salvation in verse 10. This is
an important point, because those who are ignorant of the Scripture often confuse the results of grace with the means of grace. However it is also worth meditating on the fact that we are God's workmanship.
God is working on our
personalities, character and lives to create something pleasing in His sight. God is the Master Craftsman, and He is molding and shaping us into something He can use and something which will be pleasing in His sight. When we go through troubles or even persecutions, we should rejoice because God will use all things for His purpose.
<div class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none;
mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">People particularly should value this thought, that we are God's workmanship. Too often we can judge ourselves by worldly standards (physical beauty, money, possessions and even worldly education and attainment). If we lack these things we may feel bad about ourselves. But God is not interested in things. God is interested in only one thing; glorifying Himself by transforming us into the image of Christ.
<div
class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">Just as a knot in a piece of wood can slow a carpenter, we can slow the process of our transformation. God works quickest in those who are hungering and yearning to be transformed. Do you want God's best for your life? Are you yielding to Him? Are you working with the Workman to bring about a transformed life?
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4.0pt">
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medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">A gentle man relates the following experience: I saw the carcass of a sheep floating down Niagara River. A giant eagle lit upon the carcass and began to pick out the eyes. Finally the carcass began to enter the rapids of the mighty falls and was about to go over.
All that time eagle was unconscious of any danger, but just as the carcass was about to make the fatal
plunge over the falls, the eagle awoke to the danger. He spread forth his mighty wings but his talons had become fastened in the wool of the sheep and would not let go. The mighty bird fluttered and screamed but the Carcass pulled him over the falls to his death.
How like so many who unconscious of the danger, day by day are becoming entangled in the meshes of sin that will damn them in hell.
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PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">Williams Moses Tidwell
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Grace& Peace is an electronic periodical, sent out on alternate Thursdays,
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<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY:
'Monotype Corsiva'">Edited and produced by Nelson Thomas Kumaramparampil for the Glory of God & the Joy of the saints.
Hebrew Christians had too many problems. Persecuted, despised, robbed, and even imprisoned.Consequently many of them became cold and dull. They began to neglect fellowship and prayer.As a result they lost their
confidence, became so tired and weary, slowly began to slip away and refuse to go forward. Instead of growing they were going backward.
<SPAN style="mso-tab-count:
1"> What is the solution? What can revive the heart of such ill-treated, exhausted and immature Christians? A study of this book gives us enlightenment on the need of the present generation too. We see a similar situation among many believers today. Immaturity, instability, drifting and dullness etc are the mark of many.
<div class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none;
PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">In his effort to encourage them to go forward, writer presents the superiority of Jesus Christ.As he contrasts the New Covenant with the old and exalts the pre-eminence of Christ, in between the writer challenges them to fix their eyes on Christ. Consider His excellence. Look to Him and hold on to Him by faith. The truth about the glory and greatness of the person and the work of our Lord Jesus Christ can revive the weary heart.
<div class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM:
medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">
Ch. 12:3 is more appropriate. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your minds.
<div
class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">Study of Galatians and Colossians also teach us that whenever the focus of believers is taken away from the person of Jesus Christ, believers spiritual life is badly affected.
<FONT face="Times New
Roman" size=3>
What does it teach us today? We need to consciously and seriously fix our spiritual eyes on the Lord, stay close to Him and know Him better every day. That will affect our life positively, in growth and fruitfulness. Remember,the Lord has called us to not only to come to Him but also walk with Him to learn of Him. Matt. 11:28, 29.Then and <SPAN style="COLOR:
blue">there alone we shall find rest and satisfaction on a daily basis.
<SPAN style="mso-tab-count:
8"> N.T.K
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Worthy Quote:-Occupation with
Christ
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BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">Occupation with Christ- His person and work- is the secret of progress and the safe guard against failure. This occupation with Christ means occupation with His word.
<B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Griffith Thomas
<I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">For we are his workmanship" - Ephesians 2:10a
We often focus on the link between salvation in verses 8 and 9, and the good works which are the result of salvation in verse 10. This is
an important point, because those who are ignorant of the Scripture often confuse the results of grace with the means of grace. However it is also worth meditating on the fact that we are God's workmanship.
God is working on our
personalities, character and lives to create something pleasing in His sight. God is the Master Craftsman, and He is molding and shaping us into something He can use and something which will be pleasing in His sight. When we go through troubles or even persecutions, we should rejoice because God will use all things for His purpose.
<div class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none;
mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">People particularly should value this thought, that we are God's workmanship. Too often we can judge ourselves by worldly standards (physical beauty, money, possessions and even worldly education and attainment). If we lack these things we may feel bad about ourselves. But God is not interested in things. God is interested in only one thing; glorifying Himself by transforming us into the image of Christ.
<div
class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">Just as a knot in a piece of wood can slow a carpenter, we can slow the process of our transformation. God works quickest in those who are hungering and yearning to be transformed. Do you want God's best for your life? Are you yielding to Him? Are you working with the Workman to bring about a transformed life?
<div class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt
4.0pt">
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medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">A gentle man relates the following experience: I saw the carcass of a sheep floating down Niagara River. A giant eagle lit upon the carcass and began to pick out the eyes. Finally the carcass began to enter the rapids of the mighty falls and was about to go over.
All that time eagle was unconscious of any danger, but just as the carcass was about to make the fatal
plunge over the falls, the eagle awoke to the danger. He spread forth his mighty wings but his talons had become fastened in the wool of the sheep and would not let go. The mighty bird fluttered and screamed but the Carcass pulled him over the falls to his death.
How like so many who unconscious of the danger, day by day are becoming entangled in the meshes of sin that will damn them in hell.
<div style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in;
PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">Williams Moses Tidwell
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Grace& Peace is an electronic periodical, sent out on alternate Thursdays,
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