A Call To The Hunted
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Me: Do the bugs feel pain from the bug spray?
Mom: Well they probably feel pain, but it more-so messes with the neurological system.
Me: Well I hope they don’t feel pain, perhaps they could just go out on some drug type trip.
Mom: Well they probably feel pain, but it more-so messes with the neurological system.
Me: Well I hope they don’t feel pain, perhaps they could just go out on some drug type trip.
This may sound like a conversation that I had with my mom
when I was younger, but in fact it happened this week. We have these hard-shell
bugs that come out in droves at night, have a sort lifespan, but awesome flying
capabilities. Albeit bugs can be annoying, I still don’t desire for them to
cause pain when they must be killed. Likewise, more-so important, I don’t
desire for anyone to feel pain. So naturally it grieves me that the world
around us is suffering. Their souls are crying out through words and actions
for the need to know true love, that which is only offered through God.
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
1 John 4:8
1 John 4:8
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love.
Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.
1 John 4:16
1 John 4:16
It has been a little over a week since the shooting in
Charleston at Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, in which rattled the
core of believers of the faith, and non alike. If you work the Google machine,
and search “Christians killed” under the news section, you will find many
accounts of people being killed for their belief in Jesus Christ as of late.
Though it might seem somewhat bleak, it is my thought that this will only get
worse. As even as it is written in 1 Timothy, it is my desire that all people
are saved, although I know that not all people will. It is important in this
time of persecution that we, as followers of Jesus, lean to what we know …
love. Our future is secure, body piercing saved our lives, and we should be fervently
praying for the world around us, for the people who are committing this acts of
hate … not dreaming of repaying them in kind.
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession
and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in
authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and
holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who
wants all people to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth. For
there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man
Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for
all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.
1 Timothy 2:1-6
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9
1 Timothy 2:1-6
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not be overcome by evil,
but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21
Romans 12:21
And as always, please never think that I write anything down
in a finger pointing manner. All that I write are lessons that I have been
taught, are being taught or even re-taught for the 50 millionth time in some
cases. It is my desire to simply help you grow in your faith, in your walk, in
your life.
May you, dear
brothers and sisters in Christ, be at peace in the midst of the chaos and shift
of this world. May you not look to the television, your bank account or another
person as your source of comfort and security, but to God alone. Know that your
salvation is secure in Christ, live for Him, seek His truth and share His
message with the world. Live by grace, rather than by law, and know that
nothing can separate you from His love. In the name of Jesus, we pray. ♥
1 comments
You are correct, my dear friend, that our caring for the tiniest of His creation is as important as caring for the biggest. Love is the power that transcends all, heals all, beckons all, and reveals all. Our sphere of influence changes things when we remain in awe of the cross. Think of it, we really do have the authority to demonstrate His love and mercy through the authority given to us, by grace, and by His sacrifice. I read the book of Hosea last night, and although many read this book as a speaking of His anger to the harlot ways of Israel and Judah (at that time), my heart leaped at chapter 11 of the book. My mind reflected on the heart of this prophet, who had been commanded to love and marry a harlot. How many times we complain about other people. But the only way to move from this place of seeing the fault in others is to focus on the heart of the Father, shown through the obedience of His Son, and honored eternally to all who receive the Lord. We have a great responsibility, to love no matter what. As it says in Hosea "I desire mercy not sacrifice". You have the heart of a true intercessor, dear Holly, and I thank God for you.
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