![]() 4).įive verses later He explains, “I am God, and there is none like me” (v. I have made you and I will carry you” (v. ![]() He’s fully willing and able to fulfill the promise He made to His people in Isaiah 46: “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. Chesterton wrote: “We have sinned and grown old, and our Father is younger than we.” By this he meant that the “Ancient of Days” (Daniel 7:9) is untainted by sin’s decay-God is ageless and loves us exuberantly with a love that never falters or fades. Reflecting later on his love for me in that cherished moment also caused me to ponder God’s selfless, generous love. ![]() I smiled at his compassion and pulled him close for a hug. “Papa,” he asked, “What happened to your hair?” “Oh,” I laughed, “I lost it over the years.” His face turned thoughtful: “That’s too bad,” he responded. Help me to bring unity through focusing on You.My four-year-old grandson sat on my lap and patted my bald head, studying it intently. ![]() Forgive me for the times I get distracted by lesser issues and allow division to occur between myself and other believers. Reflect: When did a difference of opinion cause division between you and another believer? If you resolved your differences, how did you do so? Instead of passing judgment on one another, we can act in love and live in a way that honors our brothers and sisters. 20) with our individual positions is as timely today as it was 2,000 years ago. Paul’s reminder that we ought not “destroy the work of God” (v. In an era when many countries, churches, and communities are divided over issues large and small, we can point one another to the unifying truth of Christ’s work on the cross to secure our life with Him eternally. Instead of passing judgment on one another, he encouraged them to “do what leads to peace and to mutual edification” (v. Despite being “fully convinced in their own mind” on whichever position they held, Paul reminds them of their common ground: living for Jesus (Romans 14:5–9). Topics such as what foods were permissible to eat and what days were considered holy brought disagreement among the Christians in Rome. People were also divided in Paul’s day, though over different issues. In an effort to find common ground between them, she simply replied, “Since we’re both believers, I’d rather focus on our unity in Christ.” His aim in asking the question seemed to be to predict whether he agreed with her on any number of issues currently dividing their community. My friend recounted how she’d pointedly been asked by a fellow believer and colleague which political party she belonged to. By: Bill Crowder Our Daily Bread 23rd April 2022, Saturday ODB Message Keeping our responsibilities to one another is essential if we’re to display Jesus in our world. Our Daily Bread 2 April 2022 ODB INSIGHT: Part of Paul’s purpose in 1 Corinthians 1214 seems to be to address the belief among some believers in Jesus that those with the ability to speak in tongues have a higher spiritual status than those without that gift.What it means to speak in the tongues. The goal of edification is difficult because it’s easy to look out only for our own interests. □ □PLEASE KINDLY CLICK TO DONATE TO HELP US PUBLISH DAILY AND ALSO PUSH THE GOSPEL FURTHER □ □Ī heart of peace, which is the fruit of wisdom (as seen in James 3:13–18), is necessary if we’re to display relationships that honor God.
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