Monday, April 03, 2006
Psalm 121
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip, he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD watches over you, the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD will keep you from all harm, he will watch over your life;
8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
I had a wonderful lunch fellowship with a few brothers and sisters yesterday. The conservation surrounds what happens to our church recently. One of the brother expressed concern that, due to the recent events, misunderstandings and criticisms may make our serving more painful and difficult; and hence, he has given us suggestions.
I am thankful that the Lord has prepared for us true friends who care and think ahead for us. That is true love: to run ahead of people you love and help to clear the obstacles in their way. Just like Christ who has gone ahead of us and prepared for us the way to eternal life. He loves us so much that He did it with His flesh and blood.
So then, who or what shall we fear? The LORD is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?
Dear Lord, thank you for your love and the friends whom you have placed beside us. Please strengthen us. Watch over us so that we will do nothing wrong. Help us to stand firm and serve with clear conscience. Give me the wisdom and love I need in order to lead my flock to higher ground.
bud
@ 4:45 PM
