I missed a day of blogging. I did get my Bible reading done and prayer time though. :) That's obviously the most important thing.
I know most of you reading this far surpass my intelligence and general Bible knowledge and understanding. Because of that, you may want to stop reading now so you don't get exasperated at the thought of a 40 year old woman just figuring this out. :)
I was reading in John yesterday where it talks about Jesus going and staying at Lazarus's house and how the crowds increased at that time because they heard about Lazarus and most of them were there to see him, not necessarily Jesus. Also, most of the crowd came to believe in Jesus because of this miracle. It's weird how I never gave much thought to this before or what happened to Lazarus after that. Because it specifically says that the leaders were plotting to kill not only Jesus but Lazarus too!
Will my life ever be to the point that someone will want to kill me because of what Jesus has done for me? I know it's a different time and culture. But still, as Christians we should be a threat to satan. I can't help but wonder, am I? Do I let God work through me and do I share enough that others turn to Him? I'm called to be a witness, but am I a witness? I want my life to be an encouragement to others. But when you work in a church and you go to church and you have little activity outside church, HOW do I achieve this? Listening to our pastor, I'm realizing it's in the little things. It's not changing who I am or what I do. It's seeing every moment of opportunity.
Does God want me to pray for or with someone at a gas station, or in a store, or at a restaurant? Do I HAVE to have a relationship first before I can open up and tell them about God? I just need to follow God's voice and direction. Do I still hear His sweet still voice over the crowded life I live? I have to find a way to quiet the noise of life and turn up the volume on God. :) I know I'm headed in the right direction. I'm thankful that God doesn't give us more than we can handle. I don't think I could handle having crowds of people seeking me out and an entire group of people trying to kill me. - At least not yet.
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I went a long time before realizing that aspect of the story as well. Most people don't pick up on the fact that it was at that time that the chief priests committed to Jesus' death.
My life will never threaten Satan except in whichever way God chooses to use it. I don't know what to hope for in that case other that I may retain trust in God.
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