I'm writing from Wellington on a strange computer! But yesterday we went to the 70th birthday "party" I mentioned. I was impressed (you know how this happens!) by a song the Liedertafel Choir sang in the programme to entertain the guests:
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.
It's not a particularly "spiritual" song, but it spoke to me of what God can do with a person who relies on Him for perspective on life, to deal with the things that come my way in life, and the strength to handle the issues I need to face. I can only be what God wants me to be as He gives me strength. All i need to do is keep looking to Him to help me live each day under His control, relying on Him to show me (help me hear) the flutters of the Kingdom life around me, and relying on Jesus Who could walk on stormy seas to rescue me.
Today, in church, Ken,a visiting preacher, asked a great question: "Why would God help anyone like me - who is part of the 'mob' He created, and who has already messed up pretty badly?" it's because He has promised to give me an inheritance. Not just heaven when I pass from this mortal coil, but His presence with me. And, I interpret, He will make me "more than I can be".
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2 comments:
Hi Allan
I preached recently and asked, What are the only man made things in heaven? No one but Robyn knew: The scars on Jesus. I then asked why were they there on a resurrected body? Because our resurrected body is as different from our present one as a flower is to a seed (according to Paul). So Jesus did not look exactly like he did prior to his death - hence they need for proof on various occasions.
Blessings
Ken E
Hi ho Allan (and Maureen)
I've just read your blog - is this just a cool name for a personal website?
Well done. You're a faithful man Allan. Years ago I read "They shall still bear fruit in old age". I wouldn't call you old, but you're bearing fruit for His glory.
One of my life verses is Lk 18:7,8 "will He find faith on the earth?"
I plan on it; looks like you do too.
love in Jesus
Peter McKie
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