It is Sunday morning. I awaken at 5:00, thinking about getting ready for church. I am not at peace. I don’t wish to go to church feeling as I do; but it’s Sunday morning, and going to church is what I do on Sunday morning. My friends will expect me to be there and think that something is wrong if I’m not.
Asleep in the Storm
Matthew 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. 27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
Take No Care
A couple nights ago I was having difficulty sleeping. I found that my mind was occupied with thoughts about some things that were quite serious, such as family relationships, and other things quite trivial (what to cook; what to buy at the grocery; what to wear, etc.). I attempted to get quiet inside and listen, but wasn’t very successful. I was finally able to doze off for a few minutes and, upon awakening, was able to hear.
Dominion Is Received, not Taken
A few nights ago (Thursday) I awakened during the night with a cough and a hot, tickling throat that I’ve always associated with the onset of a cold. I got out of bed and began to listen. Many Scriptures were brought to my mind as I felt the love of God enveloping me.
Freed from the Law
When Adam and Eve entertained the first thought of being separated from God, they brought in the law: What must I DO to become like God, to regain His favor and acceptance?
Living in the Peace of God
Jesus said:
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
The Trinity that Is You
This is in no way meant to be a doctrinal treatise on the meaning of the trinity (which, by the way, is never mentioned in the Bible, just in theological literature about the Bible), but rather a way of looking at ourselves in relation to God. When not capitalized, the word trinity
means a group of three.
Fear of Death
I haven’t written any contemplations for some time now. I felt that it was time for me to walk out in my everyday life what God had already given me. I felt I really did know the truth and couldn’t understand why I was experiencing it to such a limited degree.
Count Everything as Loss
As the time of my departure for Italy (March 9) with my granddaughter draws nearer, I find myself bombarded with the what ifs
connected with any unknown adventure. I observe myself attempting to do anything and everything possible to make this a pleasant experience for the both of us. I’ve bought her a hair dryer and hair straightener with dual voltage, purchased our euros and set aside any number of other things I think she may want to take along. I will be joining her tomorrow for our final preparations.
One Thing Is Needful
Luke 10:38-42 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.