It stayed with me writing my notes, and this morning parts of it came back through another friend. Last night in bed; I looked the words up because in my KJV I wasn't sure what guile even was?-- I'd never used it in my own vocab before. The more I dug... I realized I knew the meanings better than I'd first thought. Reading it outloud... I picture baby Carter. When he gets fussy and wants his bottle, he cries all the harder when he watches me making it ... and then walking toward him to give it to him he gets even louder coz he wants it "so much." And that's how God wants us to want Him and His word. So much!
This verse has been encouragement to me today. Not only to remind myself to really rid myself of ALL malice, ALL deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.. but also it encourages me the same way when I feel those things and that gut wrenching from other people too.
"Therefore, rid yourselves
of all
malice and
all deceit,
hypocrisy,
envy,
and slander of
every kind.
Like newborn babies,
crave
pure spiritual milk,
so that by it
you ________ (adding my name here)
may
grow up
in your salvation."
For me?-- "All deceit."
It's hard too because to rid myself of all deceit sometimes means...
being brave to stand in the truth ... even when people blow up at you, break your heart, or you feel like you're standing all alone-
I'm thankful to know that no matter what... I'm not ever really alone.
7 comments:
Such a great lesson here, Lea! I loved your example of Carter crying for his bottle! Just perfect!
You know, the phrase, "grow up" stood out for me here today. I can remember when I was in my early teens and I thought I was all grown up, I would tell younger kids "Oh, Grow up!!!!" in a really mean tone of voice! Yet, I needed to do sooooo much growing and didn't even realize it. The process is never ending, as those who have "grown up" are told to edify and build up the others. It does seem that the growth process never ends, as I'm STILL growing up!
Great Word Lea! I love word studies..when God reveals truth to us through our digging in and searching for truth. I think that is the way it should be..It is always exciting to find new things out in our study of the Word. Blessings!
Wonderful word, bless you.
ALoha Lea! thank you for the great message here today. the word envy stood out for me today. How when I get to envying others for what they have it takes my eyes off of what God wants and has for me. i need to be more like baby Carter crying for my Jesus :-)
Love you
Pj
Excellent and words....the word that stood out to me was Crave... it seems to be stronger than desire...my soul craves a deeper relationship...the more I know Him the more I want of Him ♥
Evening Lea, My word that grabs me is "slander" I never want to say anything wrong or bad about anyone. Only words that edify or encourage. Never negative. I pray daily to have a pure heart and to GROW in this area. Wonderful lesson in my heart before I turn in! Happy Resurrection Day...Blessings to you and your family! Roxie
Happy Easter Lea(:)
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