Your Identity in Christ
In Jesus, I am part of the church, the Bride of Christ.
Pondering Point
Of greater importance than our own identity as single or husband or wife, we are collectively identified with the heavenly bridal party: Not as attendants to the bride, not celebrating with the bride, but celebrating AS the bride.
The church is the bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:25-32) and you and I (disciples of Jesus) make up that “bridal party”. Jesus, the Bridegroom, has gone ahead to prepare a place for us and has promised that He will return (John 14:1-3).
We can await His return like a bride tying a yellow ribbon round an ole oak tree in eager anticipation of our lover’s arrival. As the penultimate verse of the bible says: "Amen! Come, Lord Jesus". (Revelations 22:20)
Luke 18:8
8 I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”
Prayer
Come Lord Jesus! I am so looking forward to Your return, to experiencing the place You have been preparing. In light of Luke 18:8, may You find faithful followers when You come back, myself included. Till then, how can I be helpful?
Micro-Meditation
Psalm 119: Immersed in the Word of God
Psalm 119:169-176 22nd letter: Taw (ת)
- May my cry come before you, Lord;
give me understanding according to your word. - May my supplication come before you;
deliver me according to your promise. - May my lips overflow with praise,
for you teach me your decrees. - May my tongue sing of your word,
for all your commands are righteous. - May your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your precepts. - I long for your salvation, Lord,
and your law gives me delight. - Let me live that I may praise you,
and may your laws sustain me. - I have strayed like a lost sheep.
Seek your servant,
for I have not forgotten your commands.
Read the verses of the Psalm.
Mark the words or phrases that catch your attention.
Meditate: talk (or better, write) with God about those words. Ask him to impress things upon your heart and mind; expect responses.
Teaching or Command of God
Colossians 3:16
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
The Promise
Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Pondering Point
What song(s) does your heart gravitate toward to express praise to God? Pause and sing; maybe add a little dancing and shouting. Text me your choice 😊.