Random Ramblings

Well it's been a little while since I posted - and for that I apologize. I hope that you have been keeping up with your reading. It is so important to spend time in God's word. One of the reasons that I haven't posted is that most of the readings from Powered by 4 over the past week or so have been pretty straightforward. Oh - I have had thoughts that I felt I should post - but I just didn't get to it. If there was something that you are wondering about - feel free to post questions.

I guess another reason that I didn't post recently is that I have been a little consumed at home and at work - both at the church and at my contract engineering job. No excuses - just telling you like it is. It seems like there is so much going on.

I've been studying the book of Daniel in a men's biblestudy that I am a part of (talk about challenging and confusing - wow), I've been teaching on Love and Marriage as part of our FIREPROOF YOUR MARRIAGE series at church (fun and exciting), working a second job, and trying to raise up six kids. Life is crazy - but one thing that remains constant is our need for a solid foundation that comes from the Lord. If we don't have that - we will get swept away by the flood of life.

Today's Powered by 4 reading in Luke 22:14-30 included the institution of the Lord's Supper as well as the episode where the disciples begin arguing over who will be greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Which is what I want to talk about a little.

Jesus basically says you are all going to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven because you have stuck with me through my trials on earth so don't worry about it - instead get out there and serve other people - just as I have served you.

It seems to me that Judas was present with Jesus when He made this statement. Was Judas included in the promise of sitting on thrones in Heaven judging the 12 tribes of Israel? People have often associated the 12 Apostles with twelve thrones judging 12 the 12 tribes. But Jesus doesn't say you will sit on 12 Thrones. He says you will sit on thrones judging the 12 tribes.

I don't think Judas was included in that promise. Scripture makes it clear that in doing so - he was excluded from the blessings of God. I think that maybe it was one last warning to Judas to reconsider his actions. Jesus was talking about serving others out of love.

Never pass up an opportunity to do good for someone else. Never pass up an opportunity to help other people - to serve them with the gifts and talents that the Lord has given you. Don't be self-centered.

Life isn't about you or me. It is about living our life as a life of worship to the one that Created us.