Rest and Reflect

Divine Intimacy August 28, 2010

God started humanity’s first day by breathing in man’s nostrils – a holy kiss. Shouldn’t all our days begin with such divine intimacy?

http://insightforliving.typepad.com/dailydevo/2010/08/time-to-toughen-up.html

Only in this way will we learn to associate the breath of God with comfort and strength for this life.

God gave form and filled August 28, 2010

The Bible says the earth was formless and empty.

God makes form
Day 1: God separated light from darkness
Day 2: God separates the seas from the sky, and creates atmosphere
Day 3: God separates land from water, and plants vegetation

God fills…
Day 4: God fills the light and darkness with the sun moon and stars
Day 5: God fills the sea and the sky with fish and birds
Day 6: God fills the land with animals and humans

But…
Day 7: God makes time, and fills it with blessing

* The bible says God “rested”. The best way of understanding this Hebrew word is when an artist just completes a masterpiece and steps back and takes a moment to enjoy – take it all in.

What makes things holy/sanctified/set apart for a God-purpose? God being in it – God’s presence.

That’s why the Bible says we “celebrate” Sabbath.

Sharing Jesus August 28, 2010

God has called us to be His witnesses. To shine His light to those around us.

It isn’t our job to convert people. That’s the Holy Spirit’s job.

Your role is to bring blessing into people’s lives. Not to change them by force or persuasion. Only God changes lives.

In Adam August 6, 2010

Great summary article on Romans 5 in Spectrum Magazine:

http://www.spectrummagazine.org/articles/sabbath_school/2010/08/01/expounding_romans_5

See especially the useful comments by Herb Douglass and David Trim