Because I was being lazy and did not post yesterday, here is a double reading and reflection:
"Treasures in Jars of Clay"
we have renounced secret and shameful ways.
we tell the truth plainly
the gospel is veiled but only to those of unbelievers
let light shine out of darkness
we have this treasure in jars of clay to SHOW that this all-surpassing power is from GOD and not from us
verses 8 and 9 are full of so much importance but I can't place it down on what........ARGGGG
we are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed (does this refer to the metaphor of a jar of clay too? but then the rest don't make sense with it),
perplexed, but not in despair; (confused but not sad? I can tell you for sure i'm confused)
persecuted, but not abandoned (yup, God NEVER leaves us. YOUR LOVE NEVER FAILS!!)
struck down, but not destroyed (we win the war don't we God?)
hmmm...
"Our Heavenly Dwelling"
this reflects my feelings so well. i hate this body right now, i want to be with God in my heavenly dwelling. i groan, longing to be clothed with my heavenly dwelling because when i am clothed, i will not be found naked
the Spirit is our deposit. the assurance of what is to come (like we put in money that we consider important to assure a hotel we are coming, God has put the Holy Spirit who he values so much as assurance that he is going to take care of us)
So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.
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