"For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard." (Acts 4:20)Then I said, "I will not make mention of Him, nor speak anymore in His name." But His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. (Jeremiah 20:9)
My heart was hot within me;
While I was musing, the fire burned.
Then I spoke with my tongue
(Psalms 39;3)
When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we would very naturally want to tell others about Jesus. Restraining back would in fact be very difficult!
I desire to have such a fire within me, burning, and compelling me to do His work more, and to spread this story to more people around me.
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Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious oil upon the head,
Running down on the beard,
The beard of Aaron.
Running down on the edge of his garments.
It is like the dew of Hermon,
Descending upon the mountains of Zion;
For there the LORD commanded the blessing-
Life forevermore.
(Psalm 133)
The unity of the early church reminded me of the above psalm. Seeing how they came together in one accord to pray and how they shared in all things, selling everything and distributing to each as anyone had need, and I think about the church today, and wonder if we are anywhere near it.
Not a pessimistic thought, but a hopeful one, because I believe that the true church will prosper, like the message in Zechariah, because the LORD God is still zealous for His people. :)
3 comments:
I like the two of the verses that you have shared...it summarises the two main lessons that seem to be pointed out here.
>>>Jer 20:9...His word burns in my heart like a fire.
Must continue to strive to be filled with the Holy Spirit >_<
>>>Psalms 133...For brothers dwell in unity! (reminds me of the hymn..I wonder if you remember it?..I really like that hymn, helps to remember the words of this verse)
We must aim for unity in the church, with co-workers and brothers and sisters (:
jiayou!
d.
Yes... I remember that hymn (: love it too.
Yes, continue to pray for unity in church.
Knowing that you are reading the Bible with me helps me to continue to strive on. I am worried that I will stop soon :S
m.
I am scared too...that's why I like visit here because it's keeps me going. Keeps me thinking, reading, writing, and knowing that you're still trying and there's others out there doing the same no matter the distance that separates us.
(:
d.
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