February 17 –East Never Meets West

“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:11–12  (NASB)

Have you ever asked yourself just how great God’s love for you is? You do realize that there is no way for us to measure the extent of what God has done for us and continues to do each day.  In this Psalm of  David these questions are posed and examples are given in an attempt to compare the greatness of God’s love with something we might have some concept about the great extent. These comparisons don’t bring us any closer to truly measuring God love for us but they underscore how far beyond our limited understanding God reaches out for us. Who knows how high the heavens are above the earth? Do we even know when the heavens begin in our world? The experts tell us how many light years away certain stars are, but they keep on finding more on beyond. Even the measurement of ‘light years’ is actually an educated guess and not proven. So how great is His love? It’s immeasurable, beyond comprehension. And His forgiveness of our sins is cached in terms that are beyond our finite brains’ ability to understand. 

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November 23 – Gratitude's Source

“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”  Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV)

We are considering another passage from the letter to the believers in Colossae.  This is for all who have believed and received the gift of salvation and eternal life whether new in the faith, or one who has walked for a long time with God.  In Paul's time most believers in Jesus were new to the faith.  Paul was eager that they understand how Christians should live.  So, we have what is a good picture of what a Christian life should be starting with accepting Jesus as Savior, living in Him by faith believing, establishing roots and growing in Christ.  Then notice our result is that we are strengthened in the faith as we are taught and learn. Thankfulness begins to overflow in our lives.  When we understand and grasp this promise, gratitude become a significant part of our lives. We can be thankful instead of critical or judgmental of others.  We can live with a thankful heart and forgive others and enjoy the peace of God  that guards our hearts and minds from worry and anxiety.   

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February 17

“For as high as the heavens are above the earth so great is His love for those who fear Him.” Psalm 103:11 (NIV)

Have you ever asked yourself just how great God’s love for you is? You realize that there is no way to measure it, and yet this verse is an attempt to compare the greatness of God’s love with something else. This comparison doesn’t bring us any closer to measuring that love for us. Who knows how high the heavens are above the earth? The experts can tell us how many light years away certain stars are, but they keep on finding more on beyond. So how great is His love? It’s immeasurable, beyond comprehension. Even though we don’t understand it, we can praise God and thank Him for that love.