| It has been such a blessing lately to have had the opportunity to listen to audio E.G.W. writings and also the audio bible. I was able to listen to all of the book Early Writings at one time. It only took 6 hours:). This has been my favorite book for a while. Listening to it from start to finish really puts it all in a wonderful context. It is truly fascinating to see the string of exciting events throughout history that leads to Jesus' second coming. Our work is before us. It should have been done long ago yet out of mercy and long suffering God has prolonged His coming.
I have been convinced in my own life that many of the activities and enjoyments I now participate in are contrary to the significance and work of these time we are living in. I have been reminded that Christ could and would have come soon after 1844 if we as a people would have been faithful to Him and the work He had called us to.
As I have studied the great day (or time) of atonement I have wondered just what it means to cease from all labor and work. As I think about it more I am convinced that this is a call to cease from laboring for worldly, temporal, momentary goods and lands. I do not believe it is speaking of ceasing from secular work, yet I do believe that if we do participate in secular work it still must be with the focus of furthering present truth and hastening the Lords coming first and foremost. I still believe we are responsible to support ourselves and make a living yet I also believe this will only grow harder and harder to do and our faith in Jesus to do this for us must become complete before He comes. We are clearly told that just before He comes we will have to trust him completely to supply all our needs fore we will be but in positions such as Elijah was in when God fed him by the brook.
I am convinced that even much of the recreation I spend time with would be better spend on the new earth where I can truly enjoy it throughout eternity with Jesus. The short time we now have God claims for another purpose.
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| It is amazing to see where life leads us and how quickly it speeds along. I find myself spending so much time thinking about where I want to be I totally miss where I am. Kind of like taking a long road trip and being so focused on where you are going you forget to enjoy the surroundings on the way there. It seems that in the Christians walk we get so focused on striving for what we think we should be that we totally miss the point of being what we are. I have been realizing lately that there is so much around me that needs the to be ministered to. Jesus is so precious to us, so precious to me. His life and example then and now is such a simple practical illustration of us to follow.
I was reminded again today that in the Christian experience many things are opposite. We win by loosing. We are made great through humility. The last is the first. Specifically today I was reminded that the greatest rest comes from diligent labor (Mt. 11) and our greatest liberty comes from surrender. It struck me how my view of rest and repose (laying around, media, the absence of responsibilities, etc) is my greatest burden and bondage. What I have viewed as toilsome and hard labor, after looking back, has been made clear to me to actually be true rest and freedom (certain aspects of ministry and witnessing). Once again the spiritual world has proved to be opposite of the earthly
Oh my Father,
Thank you for your patient guidance. Continue to have mercy upon me. Continue to guide and lead me with your wisdom, power, and love. Do whatever it takes to bring me into your abounding love. Jesus, I want to be free with thee...
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| It is so easy for me (I so often find myself doing it) to ask Jesus to walk by my side or run this race with me. I am beginning to understand more and more that this life has little to do with Him walking or running with us and everything to do with us walking and running with Him. |
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| The fall is my favorite time of year. Growing up in Michigan made it possible to really enjoy the fall colors, fresh cooler air, and crisp morning.
I love the fall the most because even through everything is dieing it is so beautiful. It reminds me that even though Christ died it was so beautiful because it was the the most precious gift anyone of us could ever hope for. Thank you Lord Jesus!!!
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