The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, and majestic in his radiant splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in 2 John 12,
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"I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete."
John anticipates a fullness of joy, as "the elder", in seeing "the lady chosen by God and her children", verse 1, face to face. Fellowship is like that. In God's wonderful way, he has provided us one another in this life for fellowship that we might be encouraged, strengthened and energized. Joy is to be found here.
Paul speaks to this as well, when he wrote to the believers in Rome. He says, "I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith." Romans 1:11-12. Paul perceived the encouragement that comes from the fellowship of believers coming together a "spiritual gift".
The Lord has provided us so much while we are here, awaiting his return. Among these he has provided us plenty in the Scriptures, he has sent the Holy Spirit who has come to dwell within our hearts and produce wonderful spiritual fruit in our lives. The Lord has provided us an exciting hope, a future filled with all he has promised us. And, he has provided us brothers and sisters in our lives that are gifted specially by him to minister his grace in our lives. Here is where both John and Paul found joy and encouragement in their fellowship with other believers.
How wonderful our God is, who has provided us so much!
John anticipates a fullness of joy, as "the elder", in seeing "the lady chosen by God and her children", verse 1, face to face. Fellowship is like that. In God's wonderful way, he has provided us one another in this life for fellowship that we might be encouraged, strengthened and energized. Joy is to be found here.
Paul speaks to this as well, when he wrote to the believers in Rome. He says, "I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith." Romans 1:11-12. Paul perceived the encouragement that comes from the fellowship of believers coming together a "spiritual gift".
The Lord has provided us so much while we are here, awaiting his return. Among these he has provided us plenty in the Scriptures, he has sent the Holy Spirit who has come to dwell within our hearts and produce wonderful spiritual fruit in our lives. The Lord has provided us an exciting hope, a future filled with all he has promised us. And, he has provided us brothers and sisters in our lives that are gifted specially by him to minister his grace in our lives. Here is where both John and Paul found joy and encouragement in their fellowship with other believers.
How wonderful our God is, who has provided us so much!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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