Left on our own, our species would undoubtedly swallow itself whole in greed and debauchery. But there is One who comes to us with a different way. Like the sun breaking through the clouds, he brings warmth and life and a way out of the mire.
…our faith in God may be tested to the ultimate. How will we come out on the other side of difficult situations? Will we emerge from our troubles and trials giving Christ the victory for having clung to Him and the promises in His Word?
Jesus’ resurrection… gives us hope that we too can live our lives unburdened by sin/sinfulness/the sin-nature. We have a hope for the present, for our day-to-day walk, that sin does not have to rule over our lives: Jesus’ resurrection means we are free.
If our public praying brings attention to ourselves (our superiority) rather than to God (His mercy and grace), then we have a problem…
… in the body of Christ we welcome (receive) each other not for our own pleasure, but to please God.
The question to ask is ‘Where is the church? Why are the salt and light of Jesus Christ not permeating and changing our society?’”
Reflections in The WORD 