It is a very quiet and still this morning - strangely peaceful. We buried my wifes mother yesterday. Funerals have a habit of making us reflect on the type of imprint that we make on this earth.
As I read this passage of scripture I thought about how wonderful it would be to know that you are close to finishing your race and reflecting on the things that matter - and that you would be able to pray this type of prayer in your conversation with the Father.
It is a wonderful example of prayer for Christians and a real insight into how Jesus communicated with the Father. It is personal and borne out of a reciprocal relationship and real knowledge and understanding. It is fluid and bold, from one who is really assured in his relational position.
It reminds us that as followers of Jesus that we have been deliberately selected and invited to join another world and way of life - one not easily understood by the old world and one that is eternally fruitful, with ramifications and ripples that go well beyond our grave.
I will close with verse 26 and the promise of Jesus love dwelling within us.
"I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them."
Friends I pray that Gods peace goes with you today. I pray that you are protected by the power of his name so that we remain as one with him in his kingdom. I pray that you sense his perfect love and relax in the knowledge that he is in control.
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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!
2 comments:
Thank you Garry...
This Word is so beautiful... so reflective of the love of our God "let me be melted and moulded by Your love today".
UNITY
When Jesus thought and prayed about us what came to mind??
"I pray that they will be ONE just as you and I are one."
"May they experience such unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me."
It is easy for people to fight and bicker and disagree but for a whole group of people from different cultures, socio-economic backgrounds etc to be united in love and purpose... this would indeed be a miracle that would get the attention of the world.
Things started off well: "All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared EVERYTHING they had." Acts 4:32
But then the divisions started to creep in ... "I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather be of one mind, united in thought and purpose." 1 Cor 1:10
I am encouraged by the signs of unity that I have seen in the church of Perth since I have been living here. May this continue and deepen.
By the way, my possessions are not my own so please help me to keep learning what this looks like in Western culture in 2009/2010.
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