The heart is rich when it is content, and it is always content when it desires are fixed on God. Nothing can bring greater happiness than doing Gods will for the love of God. Miguel Febres Cordero-Munoz
For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more: and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law; to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak, I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
1 Corinthians 9:19-22 NKJV
Paul and Jesus both had a habit of going places that many of the uppity up though they shouldnt. Jesus ate meals and drank wine with sinners. Paul also hung out with those who were without law, or the gentiles who were not Jewish. While at the same time he could be at ease with the strict Jewish leaders because he himself had been there at one time. The part of this Scripture that really speaks to me is where Paul said to the weak he became as weak. To become weak for the benefit of others we must humble ourselves and set pride aside. For several years I have heard people say to me, Why do you have to keep going to those AA meetings? For me Paul hit the nail on the head when he said I became as weak that I might win the weak. When I go to meetings and share of my own personal weaknesses, I hope that someone will relate to my sufferings. And I also hope that someone will relate to my daily victory in overcoming my addictions through my dependence on God. When I share how it works I tell of how I have ceased fighting alcohol, how I have to surrender on a daily basis my will to God. I realize that I must follow in Pauls footsteps and continue to become all things to all men, that I might by all means (help) save some. God is doing for me what I could not do for myself ..JRE
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NKJV
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My life is but a weaving between my Lord and me,
I cannot choose the colors He worketh steadily.
Oft times He weaveth sorrow and I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper and I the underside.
The dark threads are as needful in the weavers skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned.
Not till the loom is silent and the shuttle cease to fly
Shall God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why.
Author unknown
For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more: and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law; to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak, I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
1 Corinthians 9:19-22 NKJV
Paul and Jesus both had a habit of going places that many of the uppity up though they shouldnt. Jesus ate meals and drank wine with sinners. Paul also hung out with those who were without law, or the gentiles who were not Jewish. While at the same time he could be at ease with the strict Jewish leaders because he himself had been there at one time. The part of this Scripture that really speaks to me is where Paul said to the weak he became as weak. To become weak for the benefit of others we must humble ourselves and set pride aside. For several years I have heard people say to me, Why do you have to keep going to those AA meetings? For me Paul hit the nail on the head when he said I became as weak that I might win the weak. When I go to meetings and share of my own personal weaknesses, I hope that someone will relate to my sufferings. And I also hope that someone will relate to my daily victory in overcoming my addictions through my dependence on God. When I share how it works I tell of how I have ceased fighting alcohol, how I have to surrender on a daily basis my will to God. I realize that I must follow in Pauls footsteps and continue to become all things to all men, that I might by all means (help) save some. God is doing for me what I could not do for myself ..JRE
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NKJV
********************
My life is but a weaving between my Lord and me,
I cannot choose the colors He worketh steadily.
Oft times He weaveth sorrow and I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper and I the underside.
The dark threads are as needful in the weavers skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned.
Not till the loom is silent and the shuttle cease to fly
Shall God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why.
Author unknown
WOW!! This is what our pastor was teaching on tonight, was a very good sermon one that I would love to hear over and over again..
Of course there are several of them that he teaches like that and I give God all the Glory and Praise for what he is trying to drill into us, now if only we would heed His calling.
Praise God for all That He is doing in our lives today , tomorrow and forever if we will open up our hearts and minds...I give Him All The Praise and Glory....I love you Heavenly Father
