I am late to the blog on last weeks sermon, however I thought I'd share what stuck out to me. This week was especially a hard week living at home with my family, and the Truth that lies in the character of meekness is something I absolutely needed to be reminded of.
THOUGHTS:
1) Let God be the righteous judge. So often I get "hot under the collar" towards my family, and I begin to conjure up what their intentions are, why they did it, what they think of me, and how THEY have fallen short. Less often do I reflect on my own heart towards them and how I can better love and serve them in order to bring glory to the Father. So often with my family I struggle with the temptation to allow my behavior to be determined by others. I love what DJ says in regards to this: "offer your emotions to God, who manages them in a redemptive way".
2) Why fall into the way of the old order when we know how the story ends? Those who are grabbed by the gospel understand how to enjoy the Earth and how to live in it as God has granted it to those He blesses. With an understanding of what it means to delight in the Lord and to trust Him with your life on Earth.
Thanks for contrasting “redemptive emotions” with “our behavior determined by others.” That contrast gave me a better understanding of the message. Thx Maddie!!
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