I have really valued this study. I am seeing connections to other scriptures that I have not seen before or have been convicted by. :)
What comes to mind immediately, is the concept that we all have a "house" that Jesus prepared for us to serve in. In this serving, we learn a new conviction of understanding what it means to turn the other cheek, walk the extra mile, and give more than a coat. I am convicted of having an attitude when I turn the other cheek, again, and again, in the "service" of the house Yahweh prepared for me. When the action of a hurt person, causes me to begrudge listening again, building up again, praying again, continuing the long walk through the difficulty of hardship again. I am learning that this is exactly what Jesus does for us each day. The Holy Spirit is helping me to see my hurt, irritation, impatience as lack of grace for the one who hurts. Jesus never did that. I continue to ponder these ideas, asking for forgiveness of the conviction, learning grace anew and maybe perspective of how to give grace like our Savior did..
Bullying or making fun of someone, especially of a mentally challenged person, is so evil. I saw this happen in high school. When a popular student showed kindness to the savant, others followed suit. The taunting ended.
Years later this special needs person found a place among Christian college students . They welcomed him and his interest in their sports with friendliness, laughing with him , not at him. He became quite popular on campus.
I believe the Holy Spirit prosecuted those who bullied through the kindness of that those who reached out.
I feel I’ve been convicted many times in prayer and meditation. It’s usually me feeling wronged and wanting an echo chamber to reinforce/justify my feelings. Instead, I get a “well, let’s look at you and what you could’ve done/said”.
Catching up!
I have really valued this study. I am seeing connections to other scriptures that I have not seen before or have been convicted by. :)
What comes to mind immediately, is the concept that we all have a "house" that Jesus prepared for us to serve in. In this serving, we learn a new conviction of understanding what it means to turn the other cheek, walk the extra mile, and give more than a coat. I am convicted of having an attitude when I turn the other cheek, again, and again, in the "service" of the house Yahweh prepared for me. When the action of a hurt person, causes me to begrudge listening again, building up again, praying again, continuing the long walk through the difficulty of hardship again. I am learning that this is exactly what Jesus does for us each day. The Holy Spirit is helping me to see my hurt, irritation, impatience as lack of grace for the one who hurts. Jesus never did that. I continue to ponder these ideas, asking for forgiveness of the conviction, learning grace anew and maybe perspective of how to give grace like our Savior did..
Bullying or making fun of someone, especially of a mentally challenged person, is so evil. I saw this happen in high school. When a popular student showed kindness to the savant, others followed suit. The taunting ended.
Years later this special needs person found a place among Christian college students . They welcomed him and his interest in their sports with friendliness, laughing with him , not at him. He became quite popular on campus.
I believe the Holy Spirit prosecuted those who bullied through the kindness of that those who reached out.
I feel I’ve been convicted many times in prayer and meditation. It’s usually me feeling wronged and wanting an echo chamber to reinforce/justify my feelings. Instead, I get a “well, let’s look at you and what you could’ve done/said”.