“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” ~ C.S. Lewis
EZEKIEL 40
3He took me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze; he was standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring rod in his hand. 4The man said to me, “Son of man, look carefully and listen closely and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Tell the people of Israel everything you see.”
1 PETER 5
2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
JOURNAL
More often than not it is my experience that the message of God is quite different that what is often portrayed in my own actions and those of the church. Too often I do not truly reflect God's heart and his intention. What a tragedy! God is the only God and truth, while it can be seen and experienced through another, is only purely found in God and his word.
It is also a reminder to not expect too much of any individual or the church itself. All are flawed in human failure, yet if I look closely I can see and find the heartbeat of God. This is my task, to look for God in his creation, rather than judging creation and indicting God. And ultimately to seek God and God alone when I am lonely and afraid.
It is also a reminder to not expect too much of any individual or the church itself. All are flawed in human failure, yet if I look closely I can see and find the heartbeat of God. This is my task, to look for God in his creation, rather than judging creation and indicting God. And ultimately to seek God and God alone when I am lonely and afraid.
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