9/30/2018
Wondering what the month of October is going to bring for the things I wish for, worry over, and watch: Cubs are looking a might weak this morning, more tomorrow. I wish they had more energy, they’re playing tired baseball. It’s been a terribly hard last 35 days!
My schedule for October will keep me pretty busy; Newport, TN on the 14th, a conference in Navarre, FL the last weekend and probably a couple more trips thrown in. Could be a blessed month. Preaching the cross of Christ is the most important words to be spoken anywhere, anytime, to anybody. It is a privilege to be permitted to participate in it.
While the world (which doesn’t belong to us) rants and raves about dozens of things, most of which their resolution will not make the next things seem less intense, it is calming to take a step back and a deep breath and realize the Lord knows the end of it all. Since He knows the end, everything which occurs is also known by Christ. Even though from time to time it appears the devil is just running roughshod over it all (and he is), we must keep in mind in the end he doesn’t win. He can’t win, God has already said!
We see in an analogue fashion. The God of heaven and earth sees in a 360 degree fashion. (There’s probably a better way of expressing that.) The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ knows the beginning from the end, and all along the way. He has told us in His word how and for what purpose all things will finish. Now, take that deep breath, step away for a broader perspective, and thank Him; first for His sovereignty, next for His salvation so freely given, then for sealing us and keeping us in His Providential care. Daily life? Best to align with Romans through Philemon (of all 66 books in the bible, that part which has His will for our lives spelled out.)
Keep in mind the first “Facet” of our lives this week: That is the part everyone sees. We don’t want to appear phony, neither do we want to be exposed. Slow to speak, slow to anger, speedily help, quickly befriend, calm in approbation, careful in criticism. Measure your words since it is a truth: words go out and cannot be drawn back in, neither are they easily forgotten. To many people who cross our life’s path, we are very important even if we do not know it. Our words should not be as a canker to them, but pleasant and receptive, easy to be entreated. Desire as much, their reply, as your own comments.
Today is the last regularly scheduled visit to Alexandria (I mentioned earlier they have a new pastor), so we’ll both be there today and have a fellowship meal together. I pray for however the Lord leads these folks and for the new pastor to lead and enlighten them for the tasks the Lord has for them. I love these people in Christ, as well as in “this world’s good.”
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