Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Hold Fast to Tradition

God's Creative Word
God Calls For Justice:  Justice Defined

The Heart of the Law

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

The Message
 13-14Meanwhile, we've got our hands full continually thanking God for you, our good friends—so loved by God! God picked you out as his from the very start. Think of it: included in God's original plan of salvation by the bond of faith in the living truth. This is the life of the Spirit he invited you to through the Message we delivered, in which you get in on the glory of our Master, Jesus Christ.
 15-17So, friends, take a firm stand, feet on the ground and head high. Keep a tight grip on what you were taught, whether in personal conversation or by our letter. May Jesus himself and God our Father, who reached out in love and surprised you with gifts of unending help and confidence, put a fresh heart in you, invigorate your work, enliven your speech. 

For Reflection 
What we have been talking about is the relationship between the letter of the law and the intent of the law.  It seems to me that the intent of God's law is reconciliation through a strong loving relationship with God and with human kind.  God has invited each person to join Him in His Kingdom. 

Pray
that you will be open to God's persistent call.  Pray that you will join Him in confidence.  Pray that you will accept God's help and put your mind and heart into His work.

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