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Post by Pastor Michelle on Sept 19, 2012 14:55:21 GMT -5
The welcome Jesus offers for all who abandon themselves to his mercy is the welcome god offers through him. How has his welcome made a difference for you?
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Post by csobell on Sept 21, 2012 11:20:02 GMT -5
First and foremost, is the gift to see what we're looking at and recognize his mercy, blessings and grace and have the affirmation that we are seeing His hand in our lives. In Mathew that was the Apostles getting to see Jesus' miracles and for us it's that subtle assurance that makes it just as real as it was for the Apostles. Then for those willing to submit to his authority - we get to experience the same kind of love and mercy to each other as a reward. It's kinda like Jesus saying "this is so cool...you gotta try it." Our rewards - are our "welcome" - here and now - in the use of the gifts he provides. Even though there are some tough times - when he withholds the answer we're looking for to our prayers - we can have the same assurance that however painful - His Sufficiency is what's best and that there will be a time when we'll be given the wisdom to understand and he'll take us aside and explain it all...
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