Today's Verse: Romans 8:6 (ESV)
For to set uthe mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
u ver. 13; [Col. 2:18]; See ch. 6:21
When Paul talks about setting one's mind upon the flesh or the spirit, he is talking about a way of thinking. Do we rely on God, or do we rely on one's own strength?
Today's Comments: I am currently taking a course at Talbot in Bible Land theology in preparation for a trip at the end of the year to Israel. Most of us who have studied the Bible to some degree remember that after the death of Solomon, Israel was doomed to split, because Solomon had sinned by bringing foreign gods and foreign wives into Israel and Judah. And while many of the kings in Judah were bad, because they did wrong in the sight of the Lord, all of the kings of Israel were condemned. The difference between the good kings and the bad things was a difference of mindset. The good kings of Judah had their minds set on the spirit, while the bad kings of both kingdoms had their minds set on the flesh. And, God rewarded the good and punished the bad.
Poem of the Day: Beverly Caruso has sent me some poems, and I plan to add them to my blog weekly, when appropriate to the verse. Besides being an amateur poet and a Pentecostal Christian, Beverly is a former liturgical dancer. She explains liturgical dancing thusly:
"David danced before the King. It is various dance moves to scripture. The moves are graceful and never suggestive."
An example of liturgical dancing can be found by clicking on this link. Until now, I never thought of dancing as a form of worship. But David did.
I welcome any additional comments or contributions from anybody who reads this blog.
For to set uthe mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
u ver. 13; [Col. 2:18]; See ch. 6:21
When Paul talks about setting one's mind upon the flesh or the spirit, he is talking about a way of thinking. Do we rely on God, or do we rely on one's own strength?
Today's Comments: I am currently taking a course at Talbot in Bible Land theology in preparation for a trip at the end of the year to Israel. Most of us who have studied the Bible to some degree remember that after the death of Solomon, Israel was doomed to split, because Solomon had sinned by bringing foreign gods and foreign wives into Israel and Judah. And while many of the kings in Judah were bad, because they did wrong in the sight of the Lord, all of the kings of Israel were condemned. The difference between the good kings and the bad things was a difference of mindset. The good kings of Judah had their minds set on the spirit, while the bad kings of both kingdoms had their minds set on the flesh. And, God rewarded the good and punished the bad.
Poem of the Day: Beverly Caruso has sent me some poems, and I plan to add them to my blog weekly, when appropriate to the verse. Besides being an amateur poet and a Pentecostal Christian, Beverly is a former liturgical dancer. She explains liturgical dancing thusly:
"David danced before the King. It is various dance moves to scripture. The moves are graceful and never suggestive."
An example of liturgical dancing can be found by clicking on this link. Until now, I never thought of dancing as a form of worship. But David did.
Softly
Softly the sunset moves across the sky
A solid blue suddenly diffuses into
Many different HUES
Gentle whispers of purple edge
Their way in layers
Against a FLAME of orange
Spreading the view
“I’m waiting, I’m waiting, creating
a moment in time
Just for YOU
Softly, heaven’s prelude
To the night
Draws us into god’s
Pictureframe of delight
Linger a while, rest with me
Search and you will see
Nature at it’s BEST, tis
Only a “spec”
Compared to eternity
With ME!
A solid blue suddenly diffuses into
Many different HUES
Gentle whispers of purple edge
Their way in layers
Against a FLAME of orange
Spreading the view
“I’m waiting, I’m waiting, creating
a moment in time
Just for YOU
Softly, heaven’s prelude
To the night
Draws us into god’s
Pictureframe of delight
Linger a while, rest with me
Search and you will see
Nature at it’s BEST, tis
Only a “spec”
Compared to eternity
With ME!
Beverly Caruso
I welcome any additional comments or contributions from anybody who reads this blog.
1 comment:
When visiting my son in Raleigh, N.C. I attended a large mission church called Forest Hills Baptist
After returning from two weeks in Africa, the Minister told us he will NEVER sing about God again as long as he lives. While in Africa he noticed how different the worship is when you sing TO GOD AND FOR GOD.
I think if I should go to Africa and hold one of those thin abused native babies in my arms, my life could be changed FOREVER. i WOULD HAVE A SMALL TASTE OF WHAT Mother Teresa taught us. beverly
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