From: "Phil Rembleski" <PHIl@rescuechurchofchrist.org>

To: "1111RESCUEMEMBERS"

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Sent: Fri, Apr 7, 2023 at 4:27 AM

Subject: 4-7-23 THOUGHTS

4-7-23   THOUGHTS

Sometimes you just can’t beat a good list!  We often ask “What does that look like?”  A lawyer challenging Jesus asked  “And who is my neighbor?"  Luke 10:29b   It is a vividly practical picture that is drawn below.  May I suggest that we each read it one time a day for a week?  The behavior must sink in!  It must be ME!  This is God’s desire for His children’s behavior.  

Rom 12:9-21    Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10  Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;  11  not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12  rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13  contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. 14  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15  Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16  Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17  Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.  18  If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. 19  Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord. 20  "BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD." 21  Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

My Prayer:
Lord, teach us to love one another with pure hearts, fervently.  With great zeal, may we pursue the behaviors we read about above.  Help us to see the privilege of being Your children.  May we be good children.  We need your help as we learn humility and submission to your word.  May our progress in all this bring a rejoicing spirit as we draw closer to You.  Help us enjoy in our lives the joy of Your Salvation.   In Jesus we pray,     Amen.