This is Serious Stuff

July 14, 2014/CathyChung/

Topics to Dig Into

Who is He?

What is God like? Who is this man Jesus? How can we understand the Holy Spirit?

The Visible God

God is present and active in our lives, often working through people and ‘coincidences’. Thank and praise Him!

Making it Practical

Following Jesus in today’s world can be challenging. But living according to Jesus’ teaching is incredibly worthwhile. Call it life-changing.

He Knows You

God’s love is unconditional. He knows our hearts and continually invites us into relationship.

Ah-Ha!

Learning about the culture and language of Bible times can reveal new meaning in familiar scriptures. Let’s call them ah-ha moments.

Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.
Philippians 2:12-13 (NLT)

In recent posts we’ve been looking at scripture for the words and phrases that grab our attention.

For me, the first sentence has a very serious tone – work hard, obey God, deep reverence and fear. It seemed so heavy that I intentionally included the next verse. Words like desire and pleasing soften the gravity, but we can’t ignore the command to take very seriously the responsibility that comes with our salvation.

I sometimes like to look at The Message to see if I’m reading the scripture correctly. It says:

Better yet, redouble your efforts. Be energetic in your life of salvation, reverent and sensitive before God. That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you, God Himself willing and working at what will give Him the most pleasure.

This translation provides the same ‘faith without works is dead’ message. With the acceptance of God’s love comes a responsibility to share that love with others and to energetically do God’s work here on earth. He will provide all that we need to do so.

Do you accept God’s grace casually?
Or do you feel a responsibility to serve Him energetically?

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1 Comments

Anonymous on July 14, 2014 at 1:29 AM

I believe in the God in me and everything around me. All that come requires work.

Lily

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Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.

Psalm 119:105

Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.

Ephesians 3:17 (NLT)

I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.

John 15:5 (NLT)

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.