Thursday, December 19, 2024

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

In Job 5, God corrects Job.But it is verse eleven that stands out to me especially at this time of the year.Job 5:11 (NRSVue) - he sets on high those who are lowly, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.In Paul’s first letter to Corinth, he writes of the wisdom of God which is different from the wisdom of the world.1 Corinthians 1:27 (NRSVue) - But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strongHear again, these words mean much to me at this time of year.It was at this time of the year almost twenty years ago that my mother...

Thursday, December 5, 2024

What Is Your Ministry?

Isaiah 61 is about The Good News of Deliverance.But the prophet speaks of more than deliverance.He also speaks of roles that are to be filled.Isaiah 61:6a (NRSVue) - but you shall be called priests of the Lord; you shall be named ministers of our God;We typically think of ministers as individuals who answer God’s call to lead a congregation.But this is only one type of ministry.Paul, in his first letter to Corinth, writes of The Ministry of the Apostles.1 Corinthians 4:1 (NRSVue) - Think of us in this way: as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries.Believers are given a wide assortment...

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