Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Good Morning
Ordered our books this morning for Volume 2 of our series. I think we have about two more weeks of reading, so we should be good. I opted for the free shipping from Amazon, which is 5 - 9 business days.
Today's Reading: Revelation 3:14-22; read pages 155-159 in Barclay; stop at "The Opening Heaven and the Opening Door"
-- the last pages on the church at Laodicea, and the conclusion of the letters to the seven churches.
-- the thing that I took away from today's reading was the idea that Barclay discusses about the image of Christ at the door. It is a very compelling vision, and it is the subject of a number of paintings. The following is the link to the picture that Barclay references -- "The Light of the World" by Holman Hunt:
The following is the picture that I'm most familar with describing this verse:
-- I was really struck by the idea that Barclay mentions, that no other religion or faith on earth offers the idea or concept of God seeking out man. It is astounding to think about -- that God would look for us, that he will knock at our door, and that we have the power to decide to let him in or not. God is looking for all of his children, and it is our responsibility to hear and respond to his seeking. And as Barclay notes, in this effort, we can see God's love towards us.
Today's Scripture
Be dressed and ready for service and keep your lights burning, like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
Luke 12:35-36
Today's prayer requests: Cathy Nabkel, Valerie's aunt
We found out yesterday that Valerie's aunt in San Francisco has endometrial cancer, and is going to have surgery on Friday. She needs our prayers that the surgery goes well and that they remove the cancer completely.
Today's class member prayer:
Christie Peebles
Have a great day.
Jay
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