John 2: 13-25
Jesus Clears the Temple
"Get these things out of here. Don't turn my Father's house into a market place!" (16)
"Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up." (Temple, meaning his body) (19)
But Jesus didn't trust them, because he knew what peole were really like. No one needed to tell him about human nature. (24, 25)
This passage shows me Christ's deep love for God and to always remember that a place of worship is God centred. God knows what is in our hearts and knows how easily we succomb to sin and temptation since Christ walked this earth and died so that we could live. I ask God to keep my thoughts pure and resist falling into temptation.
1Timothy 1: 1-6
Warnings Against False Teachings
Don't let people waste time in endless speculation over myths and spiritual pedigrees. For these things only cause arguments; they don't help people live a life of faith in God. The purpose of my instruction is that all Christians would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and sincere faith. (4, 5)
We will always encounter those who willingly wish dishonour God and those who are genuinely confused. It is important not to get caught up in the negative debate over fact or fiction, but rather to give a testimony of our own experience with how God has worked in our lives. Just writing this has provided an element of relief for me as now I have a plan of how I can honour God at work... have a pure heart, clear conscience and sincere faith... so Father that is my prayer. I ask that you fill my life with events that display your love and faithfullness so that my life can be your testimony.
As I was writing this, my husband called me out complaining of a sharp pain in his back that caused him to collapse outside. Thank God he is seemingly OK now. He suspects it's another kidney stone. Father, please heal him from his pain and let the doctors figure out what is going on.
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