"I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure.
I will refine them like silver and purify them like gold.
They will call on my name, and I will answer them.
I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say,'The LORD is our God'."
The ultimate relationship; don't you think? The relationship between God and His people illustrates a strong bond. This relationship is one that allows and even welcomes tough times because they know it is the purifying process to make them like silver and gold. This purifying process is where they are put through the fire to burn out the impurities leaving them more pure and beautiful then ever before.
This also illustrates a relationship of total trust. Do I trust God enough to know that He is in control when a crisis flares up? Do I realize that He is walking with me through the firey furnace?
I am excited to know that my relationship can be that beautiful.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Even Though They Were Afraid....
Ezra 3: 3 Even though the people were afraid of he local residents, they rebuilt the altar at it old site.
Some time ago, I read a wise saying that went something like this: The right thing to do is often the harder thing to do. I know I am not quoting this word for word and really can't remember who said it; yet, the outcome is the same.
Have you ever been in a situation where the easiest thing to do was to give into what others thought was right? Maybe in your situation the easy way out wasn't necessairly "the right thing to do" but who would question your motive?
Recently, I came into such a situation. A friend of mine was abused by her spouse; she was terrified. As friends and family members worried about her, no one was doing anything. They simply didn't want to get involved. Meanwhile, she sat alone shaking with fear of the future for herself, her family, and anyone that would get involved. She felt helpless.
Knowing there was really only the right thing to do, I loaded her up and took her to file a report and hide away in the safety of a women's shelter. As we were leaving, I heard a family member say..."Well at least someone around here has some common sense and took her to get some help."
Was there really a choice? Not really, it was the right thing to do. Even though I was afraid of what he would do if he found out, I realize the spirit that lives in me is greater than a spirit of fear. It was the right thing to do.
Some time ago, I read a wise saying that went something like this: The right thing to do is often the harder thing to do. I know I am not quoting this word for word and really can't remember who said it; yet, the outcome is the same.
Have you ever been in a situation where the easiest thing to do was to give into what others thought was right? Maybe in your situation the easy way out wasn't necessairly "the right thing to do" but who would question your motive?
Recently, I came into such a situation. A friend of mine was abused by her spouse; she was terrified. As friends and family members worried about her, no one was doing anything. They simply didn't want to get involved. Meanwhile, she sat alone shaking with fear of the future for herself, her family, and anyone that would get involved. She felt helpless.
Knowing there was really only the right thing to do, I loaded her up and took her to file a report and hide away in the safety of a women's shelter. As we were leaving, I heard a family member say..."Well at least someone around here has some common sense and took her to get some help."
Was there really a choice? Not really, it was the right thing to do. Even though I was afraid of what he would do if he found out, I realize the spirit that lives in me is greater than a spirit of fear. It was the right thing to do.
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