JOHN 20
Mary Magdalene’s act of going to the tomb when it was still dark, shows how much she loved and respected Jesus. She further goes ahead to remain at the tomb crying since Jesus’ body was not in the tomb. Jesus appeared to her to calm her down and re-assure her that He was returning to our Father, our God.
This shows me how focused she was, she was seeking Jesus without giving up in such a difficult time when thousands thought that was the end of Jesus.
24Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!"
But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it."
These are interesting verses and they mean a lot. Very many of us are still doubting Thomas. Instead of seeking Him and fully relying on Him, we continue putting there conditions. A friend told me of her daughter who visited Africa and she swore not to return. She said she will never go back Unless God comes and writes it on the wall that she has to go to Africa.
All in all, we need to continue seeking Him and relying on for everything.
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An eight week journey of seeking God as we read.think.pray.live our way through the gospel of John
An Invitation
Please join us during this lead up to Christmas 2009 by doing the four things listed below. Anyone can join at any time throughout this 8 week period although obviously it would be best if you can begin with us on the first of November 2009.
Requirements:
1. Commit to seeking God EVERY DAY in Nov & Dec '09 in a way that is more radical than anything you have ever done before.
2. Read.think.pray.live your way through the Gospel of John in seven weeks (3 chapters each week) and then 1 John, 2 John, 3 John in the final week.
3. Listen to the Holy Spirit and obey whatever he says to do!!
4. Contribute your insights and experiences to this blog.
May we all continue to seek the Kingdom of God before anything else!
Requirements:
1. Commit to seeking God EVERY DAY in Nov & Dec '09 in a way that is more radical than anything you have ever done before.
2. Read.think.pray.live your way through the Gospel of John in seven weeks (3 chapters each week) and then 1 John, 2 John, 3 John in the final week.
3. Listen to the Holy Spirit and obey whatever he says to do!!
4. Contribute your insights and experiences to this blog.
May we all continue to seek the Kingdom of God before anything else!
1 comment:
The opposite to "unless" (conditional) is "nevertheless" (unconditional). Even though I may not feel like serving or loving today, nevertheless, I will press on. Even though I have not seen Jesus with my own eyes, nevertheless, I will put my faith in him and trust him with my whole life. I want to embrace BOTH the death AND the resurrection of Jesus!
"I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death." Philippians 3:10
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