Ministers to the Universe
For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; and, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
And you...hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and ( Read more... )
And you...hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and ( Read more... )
I struggle with feeling worthy of ministering. The bible is so much more than just a beautiful book. It's one of God's greatest treasures that He has entrusted to us (We kinda screwed up the last One). Every time I stutter through Paul's long prayers or swap out words in the Gospel, I nearly stop. How can I bear the Gospel with unclean lips? How can I even start to convey it's beauty?
But what "right" do I have to stop? His word is so worth this. His word is so important that our imperfections and failures don't matter. So much so that, in Philippians, Paul says "It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice."
Obviously, it won't do us any good to preach Christ--or to speak outloud privately--but look at this! The important thing is Christ is preached. If motives don't even matter to an extent, surely our own failures don't either. :D
In a superficial side--you write like Augustine. Bible and biblical thoughts flowing together. It's beautiful. And exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks!
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I like to let God speak for Himself whenever possible :D
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