I was channel surfing last night and stopped to listen to a preacher on the Trinity Channel (he was actually very engaging). He had a message that I will remember for a very long time. He was relating the scene in the Upper Room when Jesus appeared to the disciples after His resurrection. All the disciples but Thomas were there to see him. As you know, Thomas did not believe them when they told him they had seen Jesus. Here's the part that I will always remember...Jesus made the effort to come back and personally minister to Thomas!! He had already suffered and died to save mankind, He had come back "through the door" several times to reveal Himself, but He recognized Thomas' need and took the time to show him "One On One" that He had indeed risen and was there for him.
How many times do we think that God is too busy to worry about our little trials and worries. The scriptures are full of stories of God meeting individual's needs. Yes, God also did things that were far reaching and affected many, but I'm pretty sure you'll find more instances where He went "One On One" to heal, comfort, correct and love His people. As He did in the scriptures, He'll do for us today!! All He asks is that we seek a personal relationship with Him.
Oh how He loves you and me!!
De Colores
Friday, January 27, 2006
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Running Shoes
In an effort to keep my middle age body from taking on the proportions of a beach ball, I took up running a few months ago. Grudgingly, I would put on my sweats and running shoes and head out on the streets of Marion to try and will myself to make it a block or two before my lungs started screaming for mercy and air. If I was lucky, I would log a few miles a week and call it good. Something kind of strange started occurring however, about a month ago. I actually started enjoying it!! Yes, my lungs still yelled at me for putting them through the agony of breathing so hard, but I started noticing that they actually waited until I had covered more than just a couple of blocks. Blocks turned to miles, and I started to enjoy the "runner's high" that I had heard about. Now, if I don't get out almost daily, I find myself missing that time when I can enjoy the solitude of my run.
My spiritual health and Christian "walk" with God is much the same way. I used to be satisfied with a prayer or two once in a while. A daily devotional time did not seem that important. I have since come to realize how important it is to exercise regularly my spiritual life. Oh sure, I'll admit it; I started out dragging myself out of bed in the morning, and getting my devotional out to read it. Gradually over time however, I found myself looking forward to reading, praying and having that solitude time with God each morning. Now, if I miss that time for some reason or another, I don't feel right the rest of the day.
As important as it is for me to maintain my physical health through exercise, God has taught me that it is just as important to stay spiritually healthy through daily devotionas and prayer. I think of Paul's writing where he says in II Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Some day, I'll get to put on my eternal running shoes and run the streets of gold in heaven. Until then, I plan on keeping physically fit by continuing my running, and keeping spiritually fit by exercising my faith regularly. De Colores
My spiritual health and Christian "walk" with God is much the same way. I used to be satisfied with a prayer or two once in a while. A daily devotional time did not seem that important. I have since come to realize how important it is to exercise regularly my spiritual life. Oh sure, I'll admit it; I started out dragging myself out of bed in the morning, and getting my devotional out to read it. Gradually over time however, I found myself looking forward to reading, praying and having that solitude time with God each morning. Now, if I miss that time for some reason or another, I don't feel right the rest of the day.
As important as it is for me to maintain my physical health through exercise, God has taught me that it is just as important to stay spiritually healthy through daily devotionas and prayer. I think of Paul's writing where he says in II Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Some day, I'll get to put on my eternal running shoes and run the streets of gold in heaven. Until then, I plan on keeping physically fit by continuing my running, and keeping spiritually fit by exercising my faith regularly. De Colores
Monday, January 09, 2006
Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing
I am venturing into the blogging world with my maiden blog. I hope this finds anyone who might read it to be blessed by God in 2006. There has been much to celebrate in 2005, and God is truly Good! My theme for 2006 is "Keep the main thing the main thing". If I keep my eyes and heart focused on the Lord, I know He will take care of me.
My heart goes out to the Bowers family in the loss of their son Stephen. My prayer is that God will open His arms wide and envelope the entire family as they struggle to try and make sense of this tragedy.
I look forward this year to playing baseball with my son, going on dates with my wife, working in my yard, helping with another Emmaus Walk, and seeing what God has in store for me.
God is Good, All the Time!!
My heart goes out to the Bowers family in the loss of their son Stephen. My prayer is that God will open His arms wide and envelope the entire family as they struggle to try and make sense of this tragedy.
I look forward this year to playing baseball with my son, going on dates with my wife, working in my yard, helping with another Emmaus Walk, and seeing what God has in store for me.
God is Good, All the Time!!
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