"For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, in order that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that He might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted."
------Hebrews 2:18
This is one of the beautiful truths when it comes to relating to Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives. He in sympathetic to our temptation toward sin. Because He knows what it is like to suffer with the temptation. Later in Hebrews we will read that He has dealt with every kind of temptation we will face. I believe this sheds light into His dedication to His Heavenly Father.
Of course what sets Jesus apart from us is His perfection in the battle against sin. The blood of Christ defeated sin when everyone else thought it was going to have the last laugh.
Jesus fought this fight with us in mind. He can relate about your temptation when know one else can. He suffered so you can have hope. He loved so you could have freedom.
"Father, help me pursue purity for the glory of You today."
Heart and Soul,
BAG
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Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Hebrews One
"The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful word."
-----Hebrews 1:3
What a beautiful description of Jesus. The RADIANCE OF GOD'S GLORY!!!! When I think on these things my mind can not comprehend but a fraction of this sight. I think of stunning sunsets, majestic mountaintops, and piercing night skies. I see the beauty of children and the grace of the elderly. As I think of the most beautiful sites I have experienced and knowing the greatness of my Creator. I know I have yet to see the full majesty of my Father.
"Father, I long to see more of You."
Heart and Soul,
BAG
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-----Hebrews 1:3
What a beautiful description of Jesus. The RADIANCE OF GOD'S GLORY!!!! When I think on these things my mind can not comprehend but a fraction of this sight. I think of stunning sunsets, majestic mountaintops, and piercing night skies. I see the beauty of children and the grace of the elderly. As I think of the most beautiful sites I have experienced and knowing the greatness of my Creator. I know I have yet to see the full majesty of my Father.
"Father, I long to see more of You."
Heart and Soul,
BAG
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Monday, January 01, 2007
1 Timothy Six
"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it."
----- 1 Timothy 6:6-7
In our society the word contentment comes with a negative connotation. We tend to equate it with settling for less than what is available. Paul speaks truth to Timothy in this passage. There is a danger we all face in the pursuit of the almighty dollar. We can believe the lie that if we have more money then we will be happier people, living fuller lives. Fulfillment can only be found by being near to God. All other emotions of fulfillment are fleeting. We leave everything we work for here on this earth when we die. Especially our legacy. What will yours be?
"Father, help me understand that You are more than enough for me."
Heart and Soul,
BAG
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----- 1 Timothy 6:6-7
In our society the word contentment comes with a negative connotation. We tend to equate it with settling for less than what is available. Paul speaks truth to Timothy in this passage. There is a danger we all face in the pursuit of the almighty dollar. We can believe the lie that if we have more money then we will be happier people, living fuller lives. Fulfillment can only be found by being near to God. All other emotions of fulfillment are fleeting. We leave everything we work for here on this earth when we die. Especially our legacy. What will yours be?
"Father, help me understand that You are more than enough for me."
Heart and Soul,
BAG
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