Lady of Light
In Acts 22:7-8, Paul (who was then named Saul) made a journey and came to Damascus
and suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice (the voice of Jesus) saying "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou
me?" And he answered, Who art though, Lord? And he said unto him, "I am Jesus of Nazareth whom thou persecutist."
Saul had been a Jew and he was persecuting Christians as part of his religion, and was ignorant of what he was doing. He was doing what he had been taught to do in his faith.
It makes me wonder, how many "learned" behaviors, thoughts and feelings we may have and be unaware of, that, in effect, persecute Jesus. There are many Christians who do things that are not in the bible or that are not proper, and yet, don't realize that, like Paul, they are persecuting the Lord.
Take the time to pray and examine your life, even in the little things and ask God to show you if there is error in your thinking or in your ways. The Lord is good, and he is merciful to us, but sometimes we need to change.
May God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Honor Your Parents
Lady of Light
In Ephesians Chapter 6:2-3, the bible tells us to "honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; tht it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."
For young people today, it is important that they learn this lesson. But for those of us who are older, with children, and even grandchildren, it is important that we honor our parents even if they are no longer with us. In terms of positive memories, acknowledging the good things that we learned from them or by their example, so that we glorify God and are an example to our own children and grandchildren. This is not to say that our parents were perfect, but it is to say that if we are prayerful, we can truly thank God for our parents and think on the good that they did and the sacrifices they made for us.
This must have been an issue, even back in bible times because Paul speaks of it to the church at Ephesus. It is also interesting that this was the first commandment of "Promise" - that it would be well with you and you would live long on the earth."
I pray that the "wounds" would heal, if there are any, and that you would be able to meditate on the positives and appreciate the blessing that God intended parents to be, and to try to be a blessing to your children and grandchildren as well..
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In Ephesians Chapter 6:2-3, the bible tells us to "honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; tht it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."
For young people today, it is important that they learn this lesson. But for those of us who are older, with children, and even grandchildren, it is important that we honor our parents even if they are no longer with us. In terms of positive memories, acknowledging the good things that we learned from them or by their example, so that we glorify God and are an example to our own children and grandchildren. This is not to say that our parents were perfect, but it is to say that if we are prayerful, we can truly thank God for our parents and think on the good that they did and the sacrifices they made for us.
This must have been an issue, even back in bible times because Paul speaks of it to the church at Ephesus. It is also interesting that this was the first commandment of "Promise" - that it would be well with you and you would live long on the earth."
I pray that the "wounds" would heal, if there are any, and that you would be able to meditate on the positives and appreciate the blessing that God intended parents to be, and to try to be a blessing to your children and grandchildren as well..
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Monday, May 3, 2010
Stewardship
Lady of Light
In 1 Corinthians 4:1-4, Paul speaks of us being a steward of the mysteries of God.
To understand what he meant by this, it is necessary to understand that in those days, servants had no position, but stewards did. A steward was a slave who administered all the affairs of his master's household, though he himself owned nothing. As a point of interest, Joseph held such a position in the house of Potiphar. (Genesis 39:2-19).
As stewards, we as believers manage the message and ministry that God has entrusted to us just as the Christians did in Paul's day.
In order to be good stewards of God's message, we need, not only to be prayerful, but to spend time in God's word so that we are prepared "in season and out of season" to communicate and so live God's truth.
Consider the fact that truth endures, and it permeates everything we think, say and do. Meditate on God's word today and pray that he will guide you in sharing and doing that which has been entrusted to you.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In 1 Corinthians 4:1-4, Paul speaks of us being a steward of the mysteries of God.
To understand what he meant by this, it is necessary to understand that in those days, servants had no position, but stewards did. A steward was a slave who administered all the affairs of his master's household, though he himself owned nothing. As a point of interest, Joseph held such a position in the house of Potiphar. (Genesis 39:2-19).
As stewards, we as believers manage the message and ministry that God has entrusted to us just as the Christians did in Paul's day.
In order to be good stewards of God's message, we need, not only to be prayerful, but to spend time in God's word so that we are prepared "in season and out of season" to communicate and so live God's truth.
Consider the fact that truth endures, and it permeates everything we think, say and do. Meditate on God's word today and pray that he will guide you in sharing and doing that which has been entrusted to you.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Walking Worthily
Lady of Light
In Ephesians 4:1-6, the apostle Paul reminds us "Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love: Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
I lived in a city where there were 85 churches - large and small, all competing with each other. This was certainly not in agreement with keeping the unity of the Spirit.
Often, if we are not careful, we do not experience the unity of Christ and the peace that He offers because we differ with people because they go to different churches etc.]
But Paul continues to remind us that there is One Lord, One Faith, One baptism and One God and Father of all, who is above all and through all, and in you all." (v. 5-7)
This realization should help us to "walk worthy" and to forbear one another in love.
We all serve the same God. He is over ALL of us.
Recognize that we have been called to a vocation. This is true spiritually, as well as in other areas of our lives - some of us are professionals, parents, wives, husbands - called to walk worthy in all areas of our lives.
Try today, to thank God for all of the "vocations" to which you have been called and to ask him to give you the right attitude - forbearance and may you be blessed in all that you do.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In Ephesians 4:1-6, the apostle Paul reminds us "Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love: Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
I lived in a city where there were 85 churches - large and small, all competing with each other. This was certainly not in agreement with keeping the unity of the Spirit.
Often, if we are not careful, we do not experience the unity of Christ and the peace that He offers because we differ with people because they go to different churches etc.]
But Paul continues to remind us that there is One Lord, One Faith, One baptism and One God and Father of all, who is above all and through all, and in you all." (v. 5-7)
This realization should help us to "walk worthy" and to forbear one another in love.
We all serve the same God. He is over ALL of us.
Recognize that we have been called to a vocation. This is true spiritually, as well as in other areas of our lives - some of us are professionals, parents, wives, husbands - called to walk worthy in all areas of our lives.
Try today, to thank God for all of the "vocations" to which you have been called and to ask him to give you the right attitude - forbearance and may you be blessed in all that you do.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Non-conformity
Lady of Light
In Romans 12:2, it tells us "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
There are so many things that can pollute the mind - we don't have to look far to find them. But what renews our mind? It is the spirit of God that renews us, but what we eat, read, watch on TV, listen to on the radio, look at in the world around us, our conversations --everything effects this renewal process. But, most importantly, reading the word of God has renewing power. Meditating and praying has renewing power.
Ingesting the air God gave us and excersise makes the mind more alert.
I, for one, love the view out my front window - it is sky and beautiful tree tops - when I reflect on the miracle of creation and nature - particularly the trees - I experience renewal.
Find special ways to experience renewal today and do away with some of the "pollution".
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of light
In Romans 12:2, it tells us "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
There are so many things that can pollute the mind - we don't have to look far to find them. But what renews our mind? It is the spirit of God that renews us, but what we eat, read, watch on TV, listen to on the radio, look at in the world around us, our conversations --everything effects this renewal process. But, most importantly, reading the word of God has renewing power. Meditating and praying has renewing power.
Ingesting the air God gave us and excersise makes the mind more alert.
I, for one, love the view out my front window - it is sky and beautiful tree tops - when I reflect on the miracle of creation and nature - particularly the trees - I experience renewal.
Find special ways to experience renewal today and do away with some of the "pollution".
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of light
Friday, April 30, 2010
Do Good at all times
Lady of Light
In Luke Chapter 6:1-9 we learn that the disciples picked and ate corn from the cornfields and that Jesus healed a man, restoring his hand. The Pharisees challenged him and he answered: "I will ask you one thing: Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? To save life, or to destroy it?"
God knows our hearts and the heart of each man as to whether he is out to do good or evil at any time, and it is the motive of the heart that is important. Sometimes, if we are not careful, we can become "legalistic" or "judgemental" of others according to what we believe and yet, if a person does good as unto the Lord, the Lord sees this.
Remember that, if your heart is in the right place, God will guide you as to what to do and when to do it!
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In Luke Chapter 6:1-9 we learn that the disciples picked and ate corn from the cornfields and that Jesus healed a man, restoring his hand. The Pharisees challenged him and he answered: "I will ask you one thing: Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? To save life, or to destroy it?"
God knows our hearts and the heart of each man as to whether he is out to do good or evil at any time, and it is the motive of the heart that is important. Sometimes, if we are not careful, we can become "legalistic" or "judgemental" of others according to what we believe and yet, if a person does good as unto the Lord, the Lord sees this.
Remember that, if your heart is in the right place, God will guide you as to what to do and when to do it!
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
God Carries Us to our Destination
Lady of Light
As I watch the news, I see all kind of traffic watches - yesterday an area on a highway that is going to be blocked off for a while so the rusted pipe and pot hole can be properly repaired. There are reports of all kinds of obstacles occurring on the roads that people are traveling. Miraculously, a 93 year old lady was brought home safely after being detained in Europe due to air problems. God knows what our destination is, and he sees that we are carried there.
In the book of Acts, Chapter 21, v. 1-5, Paul tells us that
"Finding a ship saling over to Phenicia, we went aboard and set forth. Now, when we had discovered Cyprus, we leftit on the left hand and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden. And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days; who said to Paul through the Spirit that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore and prayed."
God was leading and directing the travels of Paul - as you can see, when they got off the ship, they found disciples there. They even told Paul in the Spirit where not to travel. After they accomplished what they set out to do, God brought them out of the city and they all prayed.
I know that when I travel, or I know someone who is traveling, I pray for God's traveling mercies. Not only does He answer those prayers, but keeps us safe and guides us, providing us a way to our destination.
For this, we can take comfort and be grateful - God is everpresent on our journey through life and just as he guided Paul and the disciples, he guides us when we look to him.
Wishing you all a great day and safety on your journey
God Bless You!
Lady of Light
As I watch the news, I see all kind of traffic watches - yesterday an area on a highway that is going to be blocked off for a while so the rusted pipe and pot hole can be properly repaired. There are reports of all kinds of obstacles occurring on the roads that people are traveling. Miraculously, a 93 year old lady was brought home safely after being detained in Europe due to air problems. God knows what our destination is, and he sees that we are carried there.
In the book of Acts, Chapter 21, v. 1-5, Paul tells us that
"Finding a ship saling over to Phenicia, we went aboard and set forth. Now, when we had discovered Cyprus, we leftit on the left hand and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden. And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days; who said to Paul through the Spirit that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore and prayed."
God was leading and directing the travels of Paul - as you can see, when they got off the ship, they found disciples there. They even told Paul in the Spirit where not to travel. After they accomplished what they set out to do, God brought them out of the city and they all prayed.
I know that when I travel, or I know someone who is traveling, I pray for God's traveling mercies. Not only does He answer those prayers, but keeps us safe and guides us, providing us a way to our destination.
For this, we can take comfort and be grateful - God is everpresent on our journey through life and just as he guided Paul and the disciples, he guides us when we look to him.
Wishing you all a great day and safety on your journey
God Bless You!
Lady of Light
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