We talk about God. We talk about the Holy Spirit. But we seldom have an encounter with Him because it’s all talk. Kathryn Kuhlman
Quote for the Day
Author: newlifenarrabri
Praise. Everywhere.
Reflection on Matthew 5:4
Scripture.
“God blesses those who mourn for they will be comforted.”
Application.
The feelings surrounding grief are complex and beyond explanation.
Grief can catch us unexpectedly sometime, such as when an experience, a smell or a place, remind us of a person we miss.
Somebody has said, that grief is the price we pay for love. In other words, if there were no love in the world, there would be no grief. That would not be a better place.
God promises that those who mourn will be comforted. I can testify to this. In one very sad episode of my life, both my wife and I experienced what we came to describe as glimmers of joy. What should have been, and was, a very tragic experience gained redemptive power because we met God in the darkness.
This is very powerful. Grief is an inevitable part of life, and God does not promise to take us out of suffering and grief.
But He does promise to go with us through the darkest, most anguish-filled times.
Those who walk with the Lord will be comforted in their times of mourning.
Prayer
Lord, I thank you for all my experiences of your presence. In the midst of suffering and of loss. Amen.
Today’s Bike Ride
Beautiful morning for riding today. I rode out to Bunnings and around the edge of town before heading home. I usually go down to Riverbend Estate, but there are roadworks and traffic lights so I cut the ride short. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter
Quote for the Day
Why do God’s children so often show less enthusiasm than sports fans? We’ve got something to get excited about. We’re on the winning side. Our team will never be defeated. Beloved, we’ve got something to rejoice about and shout about. Kathryn Kuhlman
Here I am
Worry…
Today’s Bike Ride
Stiff breeze made riding a little harder than morning, but still a very enjoyable ride to Jacks Creek and Gun Club Roads. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter
Quote for
Faith is such a powerful force that when taken into the soul and lived by, it can see you through anything in life. Kathryn Kuhlman
Reflection on Matthew 5:1-2.
Scripture.
“God, blesses those who are poor and realise their need for him. For the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.”
Application.
The sermon on the Mount is introduced by very powerful statements about the nature of God’s Kingdom. These statements are often called the Beatitudes.
The poor are blessed when they realise their need for God because they will receive God’s kingdom.
This statement reverses the values of the world. Most people think the rich are the blessed ones because they have lots of stuff. They can get quality care when they need it and they enjoy life’s luxuries.
Jesus says, it is the poor who are blessed. It is not that material poverty is a blessing in itself. In fact, Jesus does not say the poor are blessed because of their poverty. He says, “Blessed are those who are poor and realise their need for God.
The rich are less likely to recognise their need for God. The poor have fewer options.
Even so it is not uncommon to be poor and to not recognise your need for God. These people will not receive the Kingdom. It is when we realise that we cannot trust in our own abilities, resources, or talents to give us eternal life that we are forced to throw ourselves into God’s arms and trust Him to save us.
Prayer
Please help me Lord to trust in you and you alone. May your Kingdom come in my life and those around me. Amen.
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