It is quite common that Christians have different opinions about certain matters. That is nothing to worry about. The important aspect is how we deal with differences.
Once two Chinese brothers had different opinions. They talked about it, but soon their discussion ended in a heated argument. They both thought that their way of solving the problem was the best. The Holy Spirit spoke to their hearts, so instead of arguing about their differences they started to thank God, in prayer, for the things they agreed about: God’s love, His creation, His forgiveness and grace etc. As they were praying and praising God they humbled themselves.
Their discussions ended in arguments, their prayers in union and unity. Their attitude became Christ’s attitude; that of a servant.
Maybe we should talk less and pray more, and see God at work.
Philippians 2:5
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.
My everyday walk... My victorious walk... My walk with Christ...
Monday, November 16, 2009
Matthew 18:19
Again I tell you, that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my father in heaven.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Sister Chen
Are we willing to die for the Lord? That is a difficult question. A question that can be answered however is, are we willing to live for Him?
Sister Suk Wan was such a believer. She lived for the Lord, faithfully and courageously. She was arrested for her faith and thrown into prisons were she was beaten and tortured. She became seriously ill and requested to be brought to the town square to speak to the people. (People were often brought there to be shown to the public in order to deny the faith or to undergo self-criticism trials.) The organizers were convinced she wanted to deny her faith before she would die. Two policemen helped her onto the stage. She could hardly stand. She had bruises all over her face. She gathered her last strength and cried, "To God be the glory. Jesus is my Lord." Then she collapsed and died. She could die for the Lord because she had lived for Him.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing" (2 Timothy 4:7-8).
Sister Suk Wan was such a believer. She lived for the Lord, faithfully and courageously. She was arrested for her faith and thrown into prisons were she was beaten and tortured. She became seriously ill and requested to be brought to the town square to speak to the people. (People were often brought there to be shown to the public in order to deny the faith or to undergo self-criticism trials.) The organizers were convinced she wanted to deny her faith before she would die. Two policemen helped her onto the stage. She could hardly stand. She had bruises all over her face. She gathered her last strength and cried, "To God be the glory. Jesus is my Lord." Then she collapsed and died. She could die for the Lord because she had lived for Him.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing" (2 Timothy 4:7-8).
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