Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Today's Bible reading is the 7th chapter of the Book of 1st Corinthians. You can read it here at Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%207&version=NASB

Much is written in today's chapter about husbands and wives, married life and single life, self-control, whether or not to remain a widow, the state you were in at your calling, virginity, etc. Although time would not permit me to go into each or even one of these matters in detail, there are a couple of things the apostle says in the midst of it all that I would like to note. "The form of this world is passing away" he writes at the end of verse 31. "I want you to be free from concern" he writes in verse 32. And in verse 35 we read that he wishes to "promote what is appropriate and to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord." In the midst of all that believers face each and every day, from the routine and mundane to the new adventures, joys, struggles and life affecting decisions, may we remember these truths. The world in which we live IS passing away and are hope is of heaven and not of this world. As we live by faith and not by sight, may we find rest in our gracious God and Savior and find the freedom from concern that only He provides. May it be our passion and hearts desire to know and teach that which is consistent with Godliness and may we long for that "undistracted devotion to the Lord" the apostle spoke of.

No comments: