Monday, Feb 25, 2008

February 25, 2008

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February 25, 2008
Today’s Reading http://timewithgod.mypodcast.com
Jeremiah 52; Daniel 8; Philemon

Today is Monday. I think that today I need to wire in an electric heater and pay bills… other than that, I’ll have to see what my honey has on her mind. Yesterday was another great Lord’s Day, I hope it found you in God’s house. In the morning we began our series of messages on the 7 deadly sins. We talked about the need to be holy as God is holy and completely avoid any hint or suggestion that we are doing wrong. I had a great Discovery class where we discussed how to determine what is important in life and what is not. That afternoon, we spent it with Ken & Evie for lunch and together we went to Kyle & Marcia’s open house where we fellowshipped and watched the comedian “Nazareth.” In the evening we watched the creation science video, and then it was home again.

This week’s theme verse. Matthew 5:5-8 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. Usually we say, blessed are the pushers for they get what they want… or “nice guys finish last.” But this is the opposite of how we have grown up to think. Meekness is the opposite of self-assertiveness and self interest. The meek person is not occupied with self at all. The humble man or woman has chosen to be humble because they believe that the best way to deal with injustice is to let God defend them. Meekness is a firm reliance on God rather than on our own strength. We respond gently because we know that God is good and that God is in control over the situation. And gentleness sure does solve a lot of relationship problems! Assertiveness is like a boxing match – when you put on the gloves, people tend to defend themselves against you. But tenderness is like a warm handshake and a smile, perhaps even a comforting hug which says, it’s ok for you to drop your guard around me. We can work on it together. Blessed are the meek!

Dear Jesus, meek and mild, I submit myself to you. I want to have your character. You were the greatest man that ever lived, your influence was so powerful, yet you were gentle in spirit. Help me not to be so occupied with myself, and instead let me be occupied with you and your kingdom. I really do want to have a style that is approachable and yet powerful in its own way. And most of all I want to submit all that I am and all that I have to your. You own it all. I relinquish it all to you, my Lord and Savior.

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