So I am flipping through my daily assortment of fliers and coupons and stumble upon a new ad from Ikea. The Lord has recently opened my eyes to being an even better steward financially and intentionally looking for ways to save....but that's a whole different topic. Anyway, they have advertised a new set of containers for only $3.99. What a great deal right?! Best of all, they are clear and I can easily see what's inside.
In Daniel 5 we read about a banquet King Belshazzar gave. Of course he pulled out his best and served drinks in the gold and silver goblets taken from the temple in Jerusalem. An interesting connection was made to this event, and Beth reminded us that God wants us to be the kind of container fit to serve any guest that comes our way. Those of us who have received Christ Jesus as Savior are holy vessels.
As I continue to consider what it means to becme "Daniel-like" in my own Babylon-world, I believe that part of the process requires me to be transparent and fit for service. Who I am in the Lord should always be clear enough for others to see. When others see me, can they immediately see what's inside? And when they see inside, what do they see? Is my exterior shaded and difficult to see through? Are the treasures God has placed within me hidden from those that need to see them most?
What was your "ah ha" moment from last week?
Love, Charryse
In session 6: In the Lions' Den, Beth discusses that in an emergency we can either panic, become paralyzed, or pray. Prayer allows us to experience gloriously intense encounters with God, to emerge from terribly hurtful situations unhurt, and to see worldly observers become impressed with our God. Click here to download and purchase this week's video http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/women_product_mainpage/0,2725,I%253D1415852413%2526M%253D200865%2526N%253Dvideos,00.html
From Imogene~
Week six was a great wrap up from the following five weeks. It allowed me to revisit some of the more meaning full points that the Lord used this study to point out in my life that I am living today. I felt that on page 125 there are three statements that really hit home for me. "God desires for us to be light-bearers in this dark culture and to be highly effective fruitbearers for the glory of His Name."
At the end of the week when she asked us to write a prayer this was it:
I pray that God will use me as a light-bearer in the world. I know that he has me right where he has me for a reason and there are so many relationships that I know God wants to me to address. It is so easy and comfortable to accept them they way they are. I know his heart for these people and I want that heart as well. "But we will never do it by accident. In fact, perhaps nothing in our lives will have to be more deliberate." A couple years back God told me this. I need bible studies and Christians to spur me on. I need to push myself for Christ. When I think this is too much, I need to think that I can do all things through him. If he puts a desire on your hearts he will give us the ability to fulfill the purpose through him and not ourselves. I strive to hear him in this world and everyday I am asking "God, where are you in this?" He will show me. Maybe not in my time but in his. "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." This goes off my other favorite verse, "where your heart is, there also is your treasure." We need to always look to him and not others. Even though I stay at home God has a job for me. To raise my boys and be a supportive wife. He has also given me the desire to get involved at church instead of just going. I feel that if he is willing to pour so much into me it is my job to look for outlets where I can serve him by serving others. I love how much he loves me in my weakness.
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