To the Faith-filled, Faith-full, Faithful!! August 2021 through December 2021 we deliberately & intentionally, decided to delve deep and delve diligently into the Book of Proverbs. What a rich, fruitful and robust journey that was! Kicking off what we call our new "#SteepedAndSpendingTime" series. As our faithful, faith-filled followers know, Marilyn will often post messages that move our soul, speak to our spirit and are often a salve in challenging situations. And there are moments where the team will choose a #ScriptureReflection for the post for the day.
Over the years, we will hear/post God's Word; but we discovered something new and unexpected when we spent time in Proverbs a few months ago. It is a totally different mindset, journey and excitement when intentionally covering every chapter and verse within a Biblical Book.
We considered a few different Books to "unpack" and ultimately chose 1st Corinthians, mainly because of the ever so popular 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (1.8.22) - 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. This particular passage of scripture is often chosen at weddings and it is one of the most recognizable scriptures, but that is not why we chose it.
We chose it because as the world continues to be a challenging place, and our lives transform and change; Love always remains. And God is Love. And because God IS Love, it is important to know what Love Is. To define "the word Love;" so that we can put some adjectives, some words, as to who God is. Now, to be clear, God is many things, beyond our capacity, but God does give us some information as to Who He Is. This passage gives us one of many starting points. For God is all of these things, and more.
And because we are His Children; we too, are love. A fact that we all need to remember & recall that more. That we are called not to judge (for that is God's job) but to love. And because those that love the Lord, love - we are prone to obediently listening, as well as taking action, instruction, leading. We were birthed to make every effort, every stride, every intention to "make it happen" in a #rightNow #thisIsTheSeason #theTimeIsNow timeframe.
As we did with Proverbs, we looked through each & every prior 1st Corinthians post : 1:1-17 (1.12.22) ; 1:17-25 (8.30.18) ; 2 (2.8.18) ; 2:1-5 (2.9.20) ; 3:1-15 (1.13.22) ; 4:1-5 (9.7.18) ; 9:16-19, 22-23 (2.3.18) ; 12:1-11 (8.17.19) ; and 13 (5.22.18). A peculiar discovery took place, there have not been many posts from the 1st letter of Paul to the Corinthians. The "Word of God for Today" has been around for many years, however the blog started posting in Jan 2013. So in 9 years, there have only been 9 posts from one of the most popular books of the Bible. We were stunned.
And as it was with Proverbs, we set out to map out a plan, intentionally & eagerly, mindfully & consistently post #ScriptureReflection's only from the "1st Letter of Paul to the Corinthians."
And we will continue to "steep and spend time" in 1st Corinthians. To let this instructional, prophetic, "psalm-song" scripture speak to us. To shimmer & sparkled & #shineBright in this amazing chapter, for such a time as this. So we invite you to share, love and enjoy every chapter and verse.So enjoy this amazing journey, as we continue on.... in the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians!!!
Praise God!
For He Is Worthy!
And all His Promises are,
Yes & Amen!
No comments:
Post a Comment