Date: 04-12-2020

Title: A Challenge for My Life

(S) cripture:
    2 Corinthians 13:11 (NASB77) Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

(O) bservation:
    Paul is closing his letter to the Corinthian church and does so with an incredible challenge and benediction. He challenges them to live lives that honor the Lord and each other. They are to value each other and the church and their unity and their relationship with the Lord. This is quite a challenge in one statement, nothing is left unaddressed. Everything is covered.

(A) pplication:
    After the rush and pressures of Holy Week I needed to be reminded of what is really important in my personal walk with the Lord. It is easy to get distracted from these things in the crunch of preparations and the pressure of delivery of all that is involved with Holy Week and especially Easter Sunday. This morning I was reminded that I am to rejoice and I am. The rest of this verse hinges on me trusting God and allowing the Holy Spirit to fill me and use me today. When I am walking by faith in the Spirit the rest of this verse becomes a reality in my life. That is the way I want to live. On the morning of what I expect to be a great Resurrection Sunday, even with the social distancing of a drive-in service, I want my life to reflect the Risen Christ in every way. Today I will put my trust in the Lord and follow Him.

(P) rayer:
    Father, thank You for the reminder from Your word today. I want to live this way. Today I give myself to you and ask that you use me and let me experience Your love and peace. Amen