Katie
Hymn 85: We need the Savior’s presence.
“Must” indicates nonnegotiable importance.
Life without the Savior is fearful.
Fear of missing out motivates obedience.
“I must have the Saviour with me…” [Hymn 85] – the need and urgency of having the Saviour with us: “…His arm around me…”, “my faith at best is weak”, “…in the onward march…”, “I will go without a murmur”. ‘Must’ indicates that it is nonnegotiable; there is no other option. To live a life pleasing [to God] and with hope of eternal life, there is no other option. Luke 2:49 Jesus said, “-I must be about my Father’s business” – His purpose was greater than His parents could understand.
We may make decisions in our own strength, but then we end up walking alone. It is a precious thing that God understands our weaknesses and frailties. God is merciful in giving us opportunities [in life] and gives us the best companion we can have. “Then my soul shall fear no ill” – life without a Saviour can be fearful and confusing.
Hebrews 4:1 “Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it”. This is a healthy fear, the fear of missing out; we would fear to go a day without our Saviour. This rest is both in this lifetime, and for eternity. This rest is deep within us; a rest from fear.
Exodus 12 – the Passover: what a time to have a fear of missing out – so many instructions, but [leading to] the saving of each household. This is not an oppressive fear, for it has a background of love; it is a healthy fear that moves us to do His will. This is for ourselves, not for others; pray for the Saviour to be with us.
Rachel
2 Corinthians 11:3 warns against complexity diverting from Christ.
Embrace simplicity like nature’s cycles.
Jesus trusted God, demonstrating simplicity.
Trust God like children, for His ways endure.
2 Corinthians 11:3 “…I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ”. Simple things have an appeal; some people are going back to simpler ways of doing things. Nature is simple: a planted seed grows, and everything is in its place. We enjoy each of the seasons for their beauty.
Jesus trusted His Father.- John 6:38 “…I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of Him that sent me” – Jesus trusted His Father’s will: “I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me” [John 8:16]. Part of the simplicity in Christ is trusting God. Look on experiences of life as the trust of God. The living God never let Jesus down, although He wasn’t always respected here on earth. We can show we respect by reading about Him: there is simplicity in reading, praying, and trusting. Zacchaeus pushed past distractions, and got a clear picture of Jesus. If God has said something, and we believe it, it helps to settle us.
Childlike trust is trust in those who care; trust our Father in Heaven. If He can make the world, the work of His hand, why wouldn’t we trust Him with our life. His way doesn’t change – there’s no need for the Bible to be updated.
People have many ideas and opinions, but knowing God builds our faith in Him. Those in the Old Testament didn’t have the Bible, but Noah was trusted by God to build the ark according to the plan God had given him. Because Noah trusted, his family was kept safe. God is wanting a people for Himself, to be lights in this world. Satan fills our life with many other things; news and media are very fast these days, but the Word of God is living, and we can enjoy it today.
God didn’t withhold his strength from His Son, and will not withhold it from us.
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