Heavenly Son LightWritten by Joyce C. Lock
It is a most Heavenly sight to behold someone flowing through a room, with grace likened unto an angel, spreading SON LIGHT on each heart they touch. Even more wonderful is when we realize gift of encouragement is available to us! Paul says we are to take it upon ourselves to minister to saints (II Co. 8:4), not waiting for someone to hit us over head. We can walk into any room, using Eyes of Lord, 'knowing' which hearts need touched; being assured that we did not just think it up because we looked first. If God shows you a need, He is calling you to do something about it (De. 30:14). Further assurance comes in knowing Satan would not ask you to do something good (Ps. 37:3). Once you have seen need, follow Jesus by taking first step (Mt. 4:20). He will do rest (I Th. 5:24). It is okay if your first words are nothing more than, "I like your tie." Meeting us where we are; walk of righteousness is one step at a time. Nothing is too small if God says, "Go", because little is always much if done for Lord (II Co. 9:10).
| | The Final AuthorityWritten by Joyce C. Lock
We will all answer to someone, be it foe or be it friend.But, I'm very happy to say, "We answer to God, in end." While others are, much too busy, judging our own very life ... God, in His mighty great wisdom, has a plan beyond sight. Though words do not always explain what He has called us to do. To Him we should ever obey and to always be true. If we'll only follow Him, we will be blessed with His grace. If we choose to follow mere man, we'll fall flat on our face. He's final Authority, as His Word does plainly say. If we'll only look to Him; He'll reward on Judgment Day. _____________________ The authority God gave man over man, in Spiritual Kingdom, was done away with in coming of Son of Man (Mt. 20:25-28). Christian leaders have no dominion over another (II Co. 1:24a), but are to be helpers of our joy; examples, no longer above us but among us (equal in submission), as a servant instead of a lord (I Pe. 5:2-3). Being made Bishops of our own souls (I Pe. 2:25), we have both freedom and our own accountability. We can only obey/follow man to extent man is obeying/ following God. Though leadership is always to be respected and consideration should be given to their words of wisdom (I Pe.5:5); direct access, to God, was provided, through Jesus, and is available to ALL Christians.
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