THE MERCIFUL | They shall obtain mercy Mercy versus Unforgiveness: those who are merciful shall obtain mercy, and for the unmerciful, the sting of justice without mercy will be felt. Matthew 18 tells the parable of the unmerciful servant who is forgiven a great debt, then proceeds to treat his fellow servant violently when he … More Being in the Beatitudes P3
THE MEEK | They shall inherit the earth The word “meek” has a different feel in English than it does in its original Greek. The Greek for “meek” is πραεῖς (praus), meaning “mild” or “gentle”. However, gentleness does not necessarily mean weakness. This is a definition taken from HELPS Word Studies (available from: http://biblehub.com/greek/4239.htm) This … More Being in the Beatitudes P2
Introduction The Beatitudes hold both grace and gravity. The meaning of the word “beatitudes” is “supreme blessedness” – this is the title chosen to introduce the Sermon on the Mount. I was reading through the book of Matthew one day when I paused at this passage again. The importance of these words really struck me … More Being in the Beatitudes P1
We woke to the ringing echo of a single, high pitched tone. It bounced through the darkness of early morning to announce the beginning of a thirty-one hour separation from power. No more charging phones, no more hot water, no more hair appliances, or toaster, or microwave. The fridge harboured what coolness remained, and the … More Light Unveiled.
The idea of the Sabbath has been revered, disputed and despised. Yet, there is an aura of reverence that surrounds it. I have found myself thinking more about the Sabbath as I adjust to a working lifestyle. Work has been interesting and I have been enjoying it, but I realised, on my first full weekend … More A Sabbath Bath
Here we are – just two weeks into working life, internship at the hospital. I wondered how it would be starting work – what different time commitments I might have, how busy I might be, what attitudes I could encounter, and how I might serve the Lord through actually doing medicine. Here, two things I … More Doctoring with God
It’s easy to love a stranger, easier to show them mercy. You don’t yet know their past burdens, the way it affects their present life, the things they struggle with, or their motives. To love a first impression is something, but to know a person’s heart, and then to continue to love them, is something … More Knowing in Mercy
The stories of martyrs are inspiring – to read and learn about these people who were unafraid of death, and whose faith remained strong, bearing fruit even after death on earth. I’ve thought about what it would be like to be in such a position, where my physical life is threatened unto death for the … More Defying Death
One morning, as I was reading 1Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon (they are all such short letters!), I noticed some repetition of certain themes and words, things that Paul was trying to emphasis in his letters. He was encouraging his brothers, and the church to live godly lives in a world that despised God, to … More Equipped for Every Good Work
LIVING IN IDENTITY (2 Peter 1:1-11) What does it mean to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus? In 2 Peter 3:18, Peter exhorts us to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ”. This is said in contrast to scoffers in the last days who will grow … More Bridal Preparation 2: Identity, Holiness and Suffering
lostnowfoundk's Blog 