What would happen?
Numbers 25:10, 11
"Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying 'Phinehas the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned away My wrath from the sons of Israel in that he was jealous with My jealousy among them, so that I did not destroy the sons of Israel in My jealousy."
What would happen if we were jealous for what God is jealous for?
Phinehas had zeal for doing what God commanded and he pleased God in his acting for His glory.
What would happen if we were zealous for the God who gave His own life for us?
What would happen if we lived differently than the world and opened our mouth and told them of what our God is jealous for - maybe they would turn?
What would happen if we loved God enough to die to ourselves daily and not seek our own, but take up our cross and be jealous for what God is jealous for?
What would happen if we live like we're saved?
Let's repent from our past, move forward & live differently from today on. And when we fall - BEGIN AGAIN. Don't quit - because God has not quit on you.
What would happen....?
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Dwight
posted by dwight at 1:39 PM
4 Comments:
Good stuff Dwight. Like you said, God has not quit on me. Therefore, I will not quit. What would happen? Let's find out....
Moving forward and living differently.
meg.
2:09 PM
Good stuff Dwight. Like you said, God has not quit on me. Therefore, I will not quit. What would happen? Let's find out....
Moving forward and living differently.
meg.
2:09 PM
Meg and Matt,
You guys are so fun. Thanks for pouring yourselves out, and relying on Jesus to fill you back up again. It was great to get to minister together, and we have eternity together - so that is pretty rad too.
Dwight
10:12 PM
I asked a similar question this past Sunday: "What would our church look like if we really were sustained by God's grace and committed to his glory?"
Check out what our apostle-buddy, Paul, has to say:
Romans 12:9-21
Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically. 12 Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful. 13 When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night. 14 If people persecute you because you are a Christian, don't curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15 When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow. 16 Live in harmony with each other. Don't try to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all! 17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18 Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible. 19 Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written, "I will take vengeance; I will repay those who deserve it," says the Lord. 20 Instead, do what the Scriptures say: "If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink, and they will be ashamed of what they have done to you." 21 Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good.
12:53 PM
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