Human nature is often defiant. It’s easier to let my “me-first” attitudes rule autonomy than submit to another of differing views. Peter writes of a better way, submission. Submission calls us to confront the “me-first” mentality and follow more closely the servant-heart of Jesus. He submitted to the Father’s will. He submitted to Pilate, a human authority. He submitted to suffering and death on the cross. Jesus submitted, not out of inferiority, but out of love for the Father and love for people. Peter calls believers to a submission that resembles Jesus.
YOUTUBE VIDEO I SEE A CRIMSON STREAM
Here’s the video link: 7https://youtu.be/zex_yPWXIe4
I’ve put together a special arrangement of an old hymn that is very special to a friend of mine, Phyllis B. She was desperately ill with COVID-19. One morning while in the hospital the words of this song came into her mind. As she sang the chorus she felt the waves of the Holy Spirit sweeping over her in her room.
I’m so thankful for the work of God that speaks to us in the hard days and fills us with His presence. We are rejoicing that Phyllis is back home and recovering! Our love and prayers to you, Phyllis!
YOUTUBE VIDEOS ADDED
You will find more of my music on youtube. Simply type in my name, judy mceachran, or go to the links below. There’s more information about each song on the Music page here in the blog, or on the youtube song descriptions. May these worship tunes bring peace and joy in your times of worship. More songs are soon on the way!
We Praise You, Lord https://youtu.be/fjFojlKnEDA
O God, I Praise You https://youtu.be/J8GHt26opFw
Be Still https://youtu.be/L6JC-RUKBYg
Almighty God https://youtu.be/MGPzu7nsxAc
IS THE WORD IN YOU TODAY?
Merely by speaking God brought the world into existence. God spoke. Creation happened. God created words. According to Oxford Living Dictionaries, there are probably three-quarters of a million words in our English language. The website, Ethnologue, Languages of the World, details 7,111 known living languages. Words have power and coupled with God’s authority, that Word changes us as we live in the Word. One of the best ways to know God, dwell in God’s presence, and love Him is to enjoy the Word daily.
PART 2 JESUS HELPS US UNDERSTAND GOD’S PLAN (Peter’s Example)
In Part 1 of the previous post, Peter’s human understanding of God’s plan was limited. He failed, but God in his grace and mercy continued to reach out to Peter. God’s persistent love won him. Peter grew in knowledge and experience with God to become a powerhouse of faith. If you haven’t read Part 1 [WHEN WE DON’T UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAYS, Human thinking and the example of Peter], I suggest you go back and start there.
WHEN WE DON’T UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAYS Human thinking and the example of Peter – Part 1
Human thinking is often inadequate when weighing spiritual matters. Much like a baby learning to walk or talk or run, we begin with baby steps in spiritual insight. But we do grow as we take time in God’s word, prayer, and seeking knowledge of the Lord. In that growing, God in his love and kindness steps in to help us. Peter, a leading disciple, rebuked Jesus for saying he would suffer and die on the cross. Although Peter lacked an understanding of God’s plan, he grew in spiritual understanding and became a powerhouse of faith. His example gives me encouragement for the times I don’t understand what God is up to.