This morning I prayed for Gods protection on the immigrants living in our country. With tears and a heavy heart I ask for His divine protection on them…especially on the children. This is not the America that I grew up in…or was it and I was like the ostrich in the Bible who hid their head in the sand? Every human born has the spark of the Almighty God in them and how we treat them is how we treat Him. Jesus offered up His life, as a living sacrifice, that in Him the world could be saved. John 3:17
Ephesians 6:23-24 Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
How we, as a nation, treat the foreigner, the poor and the marginalized of the world is the way that we can expect our nation to be treated. We were born for a time such as this. Without love behind our actions we are making a mockery of His love for all of His creation. Carla
The last verses of Ephesians reveal Paul’s appreciation of the ministry of others, especially the ministry of Tychicus (Colossians 4:7). The fact that this letter does not conclude with personal greetings as Paul’s other letters do (Romans 16) may indicate that this was a circular letter, one intended for a number of churches around Ephesus.
Sincerity may also be translated “without corruption.” The NKJV Study Bible
Tychicus a companion of Paul during his ministry; is the courier for this letter, as well as Colossians and likely Philemon (Colossians 4:7–9).
Tychicus was a Gentile (non-Jewish) believer from the Roman province of Asia, he is mentioned throughout the New Testament as one of Paul’s ministry partners (Acts 20:4; Ephesians 6:21; Colossians 4:7; 2 Timothy 4:12; Titus 3:12). According to Acts, Tychicus accompanied Paul during his third missionary journey through Asia Minor, Macedonia, and Achaia (Acts 20:4). Paul appears to have trusted Tychicus greatly and commissioned him to carry some of his letters to various Christian communities.). Faithlife Study Bible
Titus 2:7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility,
Ephesians 6:21 But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you;
When we see with our heart, we are grounded. We are conscious—present—and no longer numbed. And tender hearts create sanctuaries for those left out and for those mistreated. So, if ever there was a time for the soft- and tender-hearted courageous women and men to step forward, it is now.
Indifference is not an option.
And I wonder. What if today is the day to make a difference in our world?
“I believe in person to person,” Mother Teresa said. “Every person is Christ to me, and since there is only one Jesus, that person is the one person in the world at that moment.”
“Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Martin Luther King Jr.
This week, stories about the permission to serve, with soft hearts, full of grace. Not one of these people woke up one morning, and said to themselves that they were about to do something heroic. It’s just that, when they had to, they did what was right. And indifference wasn’t an option. “Sabbath Moments”
Psalm 34:18 (ESV) "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."
When our hearts are breaking, we might question, God, where are You? But He is most certainly present here. In whatever trial we are facing, for however long we must endure, we can rest assured that the Healer of broken hearts is near to us (Psalm 147:3). First5
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