From time to time Pastor Sam will toss out a little phrase or sentence that, on its own, is well worth reflecting on for days upon end. As we continue thinking about the Lord's Prayer, the strategies of our enemy, and the need for us as Christians to be conscious of the fight we're in, let's consider the following quotations from our beloved senior pastor.
"It's God's air you're breathing." Having recently returned from my father's memorial service, I'm very much reminded that it is God who has numbered our days. God controls everything. Not as a tyrant, but as a Lover who seeks union and communion with each of us. Jesus's prayer in John 17 is a wonderful reminder of the great love-fest we experience as children of God.
"When they see you, they see Jesus." Is the character of God evident in us? Do our lives reflect His tendencies? Are we loving and forgiving and patient? Scripture is filled with clear examples of the character of God. If you need some starter references, see Galatians 5:13-24 and Philippians 2:1-16.
"Diabolic things must not be petted and powdered." If you have not read C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters, I urge you to read it. The book is a powerful example of how the devil seeks to lure us into complacency when we should be vigilant and alert. As we have discussed earlier this week, the presence of the diabolic must be met with an immediate rebuke (see Matthew 16:22-23; Luke 4:3-13; Zechariah 3:1-2).
Our Father, how we thank You for these little phrases that, on reflection, are not so little. Please help us to reflect Your love, Your forgiveness, Your truth. Please deliver us from the evil one who is relentless in his accusations. Thank You, Lord, for salvation and deliverance and freedom. We pray this in the name of our Lord Jesus. Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment