Safe Under God's Wing

While the world gives us much reason to be afraid, the message of Christ is one of safety and security. Psalms 91 illustrates this safety as God putting His wings around us. The illustration might be even more significant when we remember that the wing and feathers are what most defines a bird as a "bird." So, with the thing that most defines Him, God protects us.

Seeing the destruction around us

Psalm 91:8 assures us we will only see destruction and not experience it. As Christians, we are well-versed with physical suffering, such as the apostle Paul experienced. We may experience suffering in this world, but we can be assured that God has not forsaken us, and that His Son, Jesus Christ, has also experienced this king of pain. Our assurance is not for relief, but for strength to endure.

What ARE you wearing?

The Bible often uses clothing as a metaphor for traits we should demonstrate to those around us.

As Christians, we often show more concern for our physical attire than we do for our spiritual,

or metaphorical attire. Which do you think is most important to those you meet daily? The style 

and appearance of your outfit, or the genuineness of your concern?

In his letter to the Galatians, Paul refers to God's people as God's heirs. One way of 

thinking about this might be to see ourselves as instructed by the Old Testament Law,

but now as juniors in God's business of helping and saving. Do our actions suggest we are 

we living like true children of God and joint-heirs with Christ?

Confronting the idea of the Perfect Prince of Peace

When Herod heard the news of Christ's birth, his response is mass-murder. 

All who are confronted by the person of Christ are forced to show their true nature. 

What's your response to the idea of God's Son coming to our world to bring us true peace?

Who is Living on the Tightrope?

Rom 8:2 proclaim that we are free from the constraints of the flesh. Sometimes Christianity is

seen as too restrictive. The truth is that we can find great freedom in Christ by curbing 

our natural inclination to seek confirmation from others. 

You Don't Need Your Resume

Western society often teaches that appearance plus works equals acceptance. This is NOT the 

teaching of Christ. I Co 12:27 teaches that in Christ we are already accepted and are connected

to the Godhead as his "body." May we in the visible church accept each other with the same grace.