Comments for Very brief devotional thoughts.

Comment on The Fellowship of Christ by careyrowland

careyrowland — Sun, 27 May 2012 12:18:36 +0000

Our Saviour led a most amazing life, definitely worth emulating. Although the dear price he paid for our salvation was not something this Christian aspires to. I’m blessed, however, that he persisted with his plan all the way through the bitter end. The result of his life is a great benefit for mankind. Not only that, but–resurrection from the dead? Who could top that? No one I’ve ever heard of. I’m sticking with Christ.

Comment on The Shepherd’s One Surety by outdeep

outdeep — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:51:41 +0000

Excellent thought, Phil. You’ve captured the question raised by this devotional I think. Thank you for you comment. -David

Comment on The Shepherd’s One Surety by phil

phil — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:44:54 +0000

This passage is in the context of church discipline and forgiveness. What does it look like to be redemptive people of the gospel rather than punitive people of the law? The strategy is in the message of the parable. Go seek out, not wait till they come groveling back.

Comment on God’s Love Practically Expressed by careyrowland

careyrowland — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:42:46 +0000

1.) These days, the angel would probably carve the “Footprints” story. 2.) Action? The only action I can think of on this rainy Monday morning is going to work, and maintaining that action for the next five days. Haha.
Nevertheless, what you say is true. God definitely gets involved with His people; he goes far beyond just sending angelic appointees.

Comment on Faith and Analysis by alcoramdeo

alcoramdeo — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:32:03 +0000

Jesus, of course, knew exactly what to do– there was nothing haphazard in His actions, words or thoughts.
We must understand that God is entirely certain of us as well– any and all UNcertainty exists only in our imperfect minds, but we are free to act in faith on His Word, being fully confident that He is in control.
This reality of discipleship is not rendered less valid because of its frequent and very public misrepresentation by false teachers.

Comment on David, Unresolved by careyrowland

careyrowland — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:35:26 +0000

Feelings get in the way of pressing through adversity; but if left untended for too long they can blow up. But that’s where friends, spouse, and the holy spirit can make all the difference in the world.

Comment on David, Unresolved by alcoramdeo

alcoramdeo — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:49:21 +0000

Thank you for another good and seasonable word of exhortation and encouragement.

God does not promise us control over our feelings, but does instruct us to govern our response to them: Self control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit in the disciple’s life.

Comment on A Lesson In Humility by careyrowland

careyrowland — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:08:21 +0000

Humility is where its at.

Comment on A Lesson In Humility by outdeep

outdeep — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:40:09 +0000

Thank you, Al. There wasn’t enough room in that paragraph to point out as you have that this isn’t wallowing in shame but clinging to His grace.

Comment on A Lesson In Humility by alcoramdeo

alcoramdeo — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:35:00 +0000

Approaching the completion of my allotted threescore-and-ten, I am still discovering and dealing with “the problem” and discovering and thankfully employing its solution: grace that is greater than all our sin.

Thanks for another heartening post.