Wayne’s two cents worth
Sorry this took so long. But, there’s a reason…. I knew what I wanted to say, but not quite how to say it. It took a little time this week.. to get the picture… to frame the lesson in the proper light (smile)… I hope this works..
1 Thessalonians 5:5 (New International Version)
5You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
Romans 8:16 (New International Version)
16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.
1 John 3:2 (New International Version)
2Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears,[a]we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
Isaiah 8:12 (New International Version)
12b do not fear what they fear,
and do not dread it.
1 Thessalonians 5:9 (New International Version)
9For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Did you ever play ‘dress up’ as a little kid? Did you ever put on your dad’s shoes, throw on his too large coat and his too big hat? For the ladies out there, did your mom or an aunt ever dress you up? You know, help you put on some of her makeup? Fix your hair real pretty and throw one off those too big scarves around your shoulders. Do you remember how you felt? It was fun, kind of a rush as you kind of tried to imagine being ‘all grown up’. But, there was also a real sense of ‘this stuff’s too big for me’, wasn’t there? Shuffling around in those ‘big ol’ shoes’. That’s me in the picture below. That’s my grandpa’s hat and his pipe. Notice how the hat just swallows my head? See how that pipe is just barely hanging on? I’ll bet I’m biting that stem as hard as I can with both gums, just to keep it in J Here’s the point: I can still smell that pipe. I can still smell that hat. After all these years. This picture evokes some pretty strong memories.
As believer’s, we can get a little overwhelmed by all that happens around us, and by all that’s going to happen. Life’s full of uncertainties. That can all be compounded by our misinterpretation of God’s word. A little doubt can creep in on us as we deal with our weakness, our faults, our personal inadequacies. Maybe I’m just speaking for myself J
God wants us to develop a different perspective though. Don’t focus on how little you are, but on how Magnificent He is. And how much He loves you! That’s the message this week. We’re sitting here, clothed in our Father’s Glory and it’s all just a little to ‘big’ for us at times. But, you know what? All of Heaven is bursting with anticipation at what you’re becoming. So, instead of wrestling with weight of your Father’s robes (Sh’khinah Glory), enjoy the moment. See if you can get a wiff of your Father’s scent in His robes (Shk’khinah Glory). Treasure the moment! (I’m dancing around in circles with His sleeves hanging off the end of my armsJ Can you picture that?)
Enjoy the Journey!
.wb
Wayne’s two cents worth
Sorry this took so long. But, there’s a reason…. I knew what I wanted to say, but not quite how to say it. It took a little time this week.. to get the picture… to frame the lesson in the proper light (smile)… I hope this works..
1 Thessalonians 5:5 (New International Version)
5You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
Romans 8:16 (New International Version)
16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.
1 John 3:2 (New International Version)
2Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears,[a]we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
Isaiah 8:12 (New International Version)
12b do not fear what they fear,
and do not dread it.
1 Thessalonians 5:9 (New International Version)
9For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Did you ever play ‘dress up’ as a little kid? Did you ever put on your dad’s shoes, throw on his too large coat and his too big hat? For the ladies out there, did your mom or an aunt ever dress you up? You know, help you put on some of her makeup? Fix your hair real pretty and throw one off those too big scarves around your shoulders. Do you remember how you felt? It was fun, kind of a rush as you kind of tried to imagine being ‘all grown up’. But, there was also a real sense of ‘this stuff’s too big for me’, wasn’t there? Shuffling around in those ‘big ol’ shoes’. That’s me in the picture below. That’s my grandpa’s hat and his pipe. Notice how the hat just swallows my head? See how that pipe is just barely hanging on? I’ll bet I’m biting that stem as hard as I can with both gums, just to keep it in J Here’s the point: I can still smell that pipe. I can still smell that hat. After all these years. This picture evokes some pretty strong memories.
As believer’s, we can get a little overwhelmed by all that happens around us, and by all that’s going to happen. Life’s full of uncertainties. That can all be compounded by our misinterpretation of God’s word. A little doubt can creep in on us as we deal with our weakness, our faults, our personal inadequacies. Maybe I’m just speaking for myself J
God wants us to develop a different perspective though. Don’t focus on how little you are, but on how Magnificent He is. And how much He loves you! That’s the message this week. We’re sitting here, clothed in our Father’s Glory and it’s all just a little to ‘big’ for us at times. But, you know what? All of Heaven is bursting with anticipation at what you’re becoming. So, instead of wrestling with weight of your Father’s robes (Sh’khinah Glory), enjoy the moment. See if you can get a wiff of your Father’s scent in His robes (Shk’khinah Glory). Treasure the moment! (I’m dancing around in circles with His sleeves hanging off the end of my armsJ Can you picture that?)
Enjoy the Journey!
.wb
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