Well we are certainly getting into some heavy stuff in Matthew. I want to say thanks again for to those that are following this and keeping me accountable!!
Matthew Chapter 10
2-4 right off the back I am so excited I have been trying to figure out the 12's name and how they are related and there it was. With that being said I love how some are referred to and some have nothing said about them just a name!! Make me think of how we would be referred to ??
5-10 talk about FAITH!! Okay go out and heal the sick, raise the dead, drive out demons but don't go into any towns... And don't even pack a bag!!! Are you kidding me???
11-16 ask strangers to stay with them if they are nice let your peace rest on it??? what does that mean let your peace rest on it?? If not shake the dust off your feet....
Like it was not hard before it gets worse!!
17-39 is some tough love and to me is not quite as harsh as it really is. When you love Jesus it is not easy you will loose relationships, loved ones and maybe your own life. If you do it for Jesus and in His name it will be worth it and all for the cause. If you do it for your own good will it will bite you! Remember others are watching you and your actions not just listening to your words. A coach once told me your opponent watches you on and off the field. Not to mention the other coach and the ref. It is not only words but actions...
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I'm so sorry. I haven't been keeping up on my commenting. I keep reading yours but not posting my thoughts. My excuse is work...but it is just that: an excuse. But God offers us grace and new chances to begin again. So here I go - daily commitment renewed.
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vs. 8: They have been given authoring to heal and drive out evil spirits and then he tells them to "freely give" because they have freely received. It's such a beautiful reminder to me that God has given me SO MUCH ... I need to give freely because goodness knows I have done nothing to deserve that which he has given me so far.
vs. 19-20: Don't worry about being put "on the spot" when people ask you about God, your faith, your relationship with him, etc. Because at that time - it won't be Lauren talking, but the Spirit through me. Sometimes I worry about saying the "right things" when telling people about Christ. These verses tell me that I don't need to worry about that. I just need to let God work through me.
vs.28: ONE MY FAV'S FOR THE DAY! "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul." Work was HARD for me this last week and at times very discouraging. BUT! I do not need to fear people. For what can they really do to me? They can never touch my soul - they can never take my Joy, Peace and Savior from me. I need to quit worrying about what so many people think of me and REST in the fact that in His hands - they can't get me. Does that make any sense???
vs.39: When I lose my life for him - that's when I truly gain it. This kinda goes with what I wrote before. I cannot put any stock in the world around me. It is dust - worthless and a mess. But if I surrender my life - give up my hold on my life to God...then and only then do I get to REALLY live life to the fullest.
Golly, we have a great God. What an incredible Chapter today!!!
Lauren so glad to hear from you!! Sorry you have been having such a tough week. Will get busy praying for that. So nice to have you back and sharing your thoughts. I love the way the Word speeks to your heart!!
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