Scripture
Hebrews 12:12-13 Therefore strengthen the hands that hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather healed.
Observation
Verse 12 tells me that I need to "suck it up". We are responsible for ourselves. We need to take responsibility for the weak areas in our lives. Verse 13 tells me though that we are also responsible to help those who are weak so that they do not become disenfranchised. Both are true of course. We have a responsibility for ourselves and in aiding those around us.
Application
I have had the opportunity to witness fallen brothers, discouraged believers and repentant Christians be surrounded by the family of God in love to restore, encourage and forgive. Nothing speaks louder of the love of God than that one event alone. I want to thank the people of Father's House for being that type of church.
Prayer
Thank you Father for placing me in a group of believers that have a first reaction of forgiveness rather then judgement. Keep me/us in that frame of spirit as we are on this journey together. Continue to build us up as the body of Christ. Amen
About Me
- randywills
- Husband of one, father of two (well, really four counting my wonderful daughter-in-law and son-in-law), grandfather of three and Lead Pastor of Father's House Church of God, Bend, OR.
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