Today was my first day back to my church that I was introduced to last semester, and it was absolutely wonderful! I was so thankful to be back in a place where I felt God's Presence move among the church, and it was a blessing to be able to worship with other Christians. The sermon series is on the life of Joseph, and today's message reflected on Joseph's time as an Egyptian ruler when his brothers came to him in search of food, not knowing they would be confronted by their brother.
It was amazing. I've read the story many times, and it was so incredible to see that I'd missed so many important things that went on in that story. The pastor brought up so many things that had previously gone unseen to me. It was so refreshing to know that the Word is living truth, and to have another example of how God can speak to us over and over again, using the same words and providing different knowledge and understanding each time!
Thank you, Lord, for the recognition that Your Word is a living truth, new each time, rich and full of wisdom. I pray, Lord, that you will help me receive new wisdom each time I open my Bible. Allow me to search Your Word and learn something new and profound each time, and help me to make it into a joyful and exciting daily event. Guard me against allowing my flesh to see the daily Bible study as a ritualistic chore.
I pray, too, that You will help me in balancing my time so that I may plug into a small group through my church this year, and get to know many wonderful people with whom I can fellowship on a regular basis.
I love you, Lord!
Love,
~Justin
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment