Tuesday, June 28, 2011
My word, my oath and His word...today
Matthew 5:33-48 ESV
"Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.' But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. Let what you say be simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything more than this comes from evil.
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
In my time Jesus, today.
Lord,help me to keep my word. Period. Help me to speak truth. Let me lead my family in the same way. Help me to resolve issues in a Godly manner. Not to retaliate. To flee from evil. To not resist but turn the other cheek while trusting you throughout. To consider it joy since the hard times point me to you, Jesus.
I want to go the extra mile...not for the sake of it...but for you...to greatly encounter God and learn more of your ways. To give when others don't notice. To offer you that which is yours...Glory. In all I do. For your sake. Glory. Godliness. Holiness. Not my sake.
I am yours.
Blessings,
Amen
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"No man will be so bold as he who believes that he is elect of God. What cares he for man if he is chosen of his maker? What will he care for the pitiful chirpings of some tiny sparrows when he knows he is an eagle of a royal race? Will he care when the beggar points at him when the royal blood of heaven runs in his veins? Will he fear though the whole world stand against him? If earth be all in arms abroad, he dwells in perfect peace for he is in the secret place of the tabernacle of the Most High, in the great pavilion of the almighty. I am God's, says he, I am distinct from other men. Is not my name written in God's book? Does he care for the world? Nay, like the lion that cares not for the barking dog, he smiles at all his enemies. And when they come too near him, he moves himself and dashes them to pieces. He walks about them like a Colossus, while little men walk under him and understand him not. His brow is made of iron, his heart of flint. What doth he care of man? Nay, if one universal hiss came up from the wide world he would smile at it and say, he that hath made his refuge God shall find a most secure abode."
-Spurgeon
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