Affirmation
The Weekend Jan. 10-11
Affirm to state positively, to assert as valid
or confirmed; to express dedication to.
Whatever God has promised gets stamped with the Yes of Jesus.
In him, this is what we preach and pray, the great Amen,
God's Yes and our Yes together, gloriously evident.
God affirms us, making us a sure thing in Christ,
putting his Yes within us. By his Spirit he has stamped us with
his eternal pledge—a sure beginning of what he is destined to complete.
2 Corinthians 1:20
We are called to affirm our faith in Christ.
The question on my mind today is where do we look for our own personal
affirmation? We all like to have others make positive statements about
us or express their dedication to us.
To what ends are we willing to go to receive that affirmation?
Think about this on a political front, in the work place, in the classroom
or on campus, in the world of sports, Hollywood, etc.
What do we do in our own homes to get the much needed
affirmation of our spouses, children, parents? Whew, there is so much work
and finagling involved in these processes.
My students are studying a Brian Jacques animal fantasy entitled Redwall. It makes you shiver at what the characters will do to please their evil
leader(who could care less about their well being).
How much easier to live a life pleasing to Christ.
We know how much he loves us, for He has already laid down his life for us!
Let's Pray Psalm 119:33
God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course.
Give me insight so I can do what you tell me— my whole life one long,
obedient response. Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love
traveling this freeway! Give me a bent for your words of wisdom, and not
for piling up loot. Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me
on the pilgrim way.
Affirm your promises to me— promises made to all who fear you.
Deflect the harsh words of my critics— but what you say is always so good.
See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your
righteous ways! In Jesus' Name
Affirm to state positively, to assert as valid
or confirmed; to express dedication to.
Whatever God has promised gets stamped with the Yes of Jesus.
In him, this is what we preach and pray, the great Amen,
God's Yes and our Yes together, gloriously evident.
God affirms us, making us a sure thing in Christ,
putting his Yes within us. By his Spirit he has stamped us with
his eternal pledge—a sure beginning of what he is destined to complete.
2 Corinthians 1:20
We are called to affirm our faith in Christ.
The question on my mind today is where do we look for our own personal
affirmation? We all like to have others make positive statements about
us or express their dedication to us.
To what ends are we willing to go to receive that affirmation?
Think about this on a political front, in the work place, in the classroom
or on campus, in the world of sports, Hollywood, etc.
What do we do in our own homes to get the much needed
affirmation of our spouses, children, parents? Whew, there is so much work
and finagling involved in these processes.
My students are studying a Brian Jacques animal fantasy entitled Redwall. It makes you shiver at what the characters will do to please their evil
leader(who could care less about their well being).
How much easier to live a life pleasing to Christ.
We know how much he loves us, for He has already laid down his life for us!
Let's Pray Psalm 119:33
God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course.
Give me insight so I can do what you tell me— my whole life one long,
obedient response. Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love
traveling this freeway! Give me a bent for your words of wisdom, and not
for piling up loot. Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me
on the pilgrim way.
Affirm your promises to me— promises made to all who fear you.
Deflect the harsh words of my critics— but what you say is always so good.
See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your
righteous ways! In Jesus' Name
