Communion

I have been reading in Leviticus.

For the first time in a long time I have been finding it very interesting.

It is amazing how much sacrifice was required for sins.

It also struck me how there was a voluntary fellowship offering.

It reminded me of communion.

When we commune, we recognize:
The sacrifice required by our sins
The body to which we belong
And the suffering that we fill up in ourselves that was lacking.

We seldom think in terms of community, even in communion.

I think it is part of the curse of being in the modern world.

If we are to succeed, it is up to us.

If we are to fail, it is because of our shortcomings.

It was not always so.

Wouldn't it be great to have a Christian community where we rely on God and each other.

I think I'll be Amish.

or Davidian

The Woes of God

I am sick

Not just in a sinful perverse human kind of way

But physically ill.

There are many drawbacks of being sick that really get me down.

I can't exercise even though the weather is perfect for the first time this spring.

I can't help Sarah around the house

I can't help the teens load up the skateboard ramps

I can't do many of the things make spring so amazing

But none are as bad as the separation from my family

I can't hug, kiss and hold Sarah and Jude like a husband and father should.

It is this fact above all else that makes me despise my condition.

In times like this, I think I can see a little bit into the heart of God.

Maybe this is why God hates sin so much, because it separates Him from us...

HIS CHILDREN

I long to be well so that I can be close to my family

I long to be whole so that I can be one with my Father.

What do you REALLY need?

I apologize for the long absence of posts. I have been experiencing some technical difficulties that have hindered my devotional time. My mp3 player that I use to listen to the bible has been malfunctioning and my internet filter decided to block the blogs that I use to go deeper in my devotional time. It has been a difficult time with many things to do, but little foundation with which to do them. I have come to realize that my dependence on these things should not be limiting. I was griping about the mp3 player when a friend informed me that the bible now comes in hard copy. Then Miller reminded me that the word should be written on my heart and I should be able to draw strength from that. As for the blogs, I have many books on my shelf and a pen and paper that would suffice during my devotional time.

I can relate to Miller's paraphrase, "woe to you who are filled up with your things."

I have mentioned many times that Sarah and I NEEDED to get a car with more room, but then I saw these pictures and it made me think what do I really need?

Do I need more Cargo space?

Do I need more seating?


Do I need room for a Childseat?

I am pretty sure the Lord has blessed me with all that I need!