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An Honest Thought on Weakness

I have thought lately about some of Jesus’ last words on this Earth.  During that time he provided his followers a vision and a directive.

 

18-20 Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.  Matthew 28:18-20 The Message (MSG)

 

As I think about that, I realize I do a whole lot of going out, but I wonder how much training, or disciple making I do.  This is quite a paradox actually, since I think I really believe that this message is life changing, yet I find myself too reserved to mention this idea to people who have no clue about how it can free your life.  It’s even more confusing when I think I reserved or fearful when I have the God of the Universe on my side.

I am trying to figure out how to decapitate that fear and move forward. It’s a weakness that bugs me more than my inability to sing, and today is a great opportunity to work on that.

How about you – is there something holding you back?  He is with you, you know.

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Fear

I am back, and the week ( sorry for Friday) of auto posts is over!  Hopefully the content picks up for you this week, although it is hard to beat a week of straight scripture.  I saw this tweet a few weeks ago and have finally got around to sharing it. It has taken some time, because I have been sort of stumped on the question.

Figure out what you’re most afraid of today, then ask God for the courage to decide you’re not anymore

Hm, this may not puzzle you has much as it has puzzled me, but regardless, it’s a great way to attack fear.  Oh, I have struggled with this because I have been really trying to see what I am really afraid of, and I am not talking about spiders, or heights, or clowns.  So, once you figure out what you are afraid of, turning it over to God turns it into a matter of trust and not a matter of fear.

And that may, for some of us, be the thing we fear the most!

18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 (New International Version)

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No Profit

Last night as I was going to sleep I was looking for something to watch, and noticed that someone had DVRed a movie called “The 13th Warrior”.  It was just interesting enough to keep my attention, but not overly remarkable.  However, I did perk up a little when I heard the viking Herger the Joyous say

Fear profits a man nothing.

For some reason those 5 words were still with me this morning.  Maybe because they are so similar to the words spoken by my leader

 

28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28 New International Version (NIV)

or these words penned by one of his closest friends on this Earth.

18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear expects punishment. The person who is afraid has not been made perfect in love.  1 John 4:18  Common English Bible (CEB)

Today as you go hither and yon ( I had to talk like Viking after watching that movie), remember Herger’s words (and Johns, and mostly probably – Jesus’) and live life with love, not with fear!

 

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More than Sparrows

Sometimes very simple reminders like this one make the day better.

 

“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Luke 12:6-7 NIV

 

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No Fear Friday

I have been a little distracted by the news of the day, especially since I had a child at the local midnight release this morning.  Because of that, I have used up all of my blogging time, and I need to head off to the workplace.

Anyway, just a little reminder this morning

 

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation —
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?   Psalm 27:1 New International Version (NIV)