Lesson Recap
Last week we talked a bit about lukewarmness. In this lesson we looked at a few topics on fear and guilt and how they motivate us to keep from living lukewarm, and what love means!
We have to learn to not try so hard. Through Galatians 5:13-14 we find what it means to be free in Christ. As Chan says "When we love, we're free....when we are loving we can't sin." In Gal 5:6 we read that "The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love." Paul is telling us that we love others because of our love for God.
We know that God wants us to experience salvation. After all, " He gave us life so that we might seek and know him." We also need God's help to love God! Something mysterious, even supernatural must happen for genuine love for God to grow in our hearts. That would be the work of the Holy Spirit!
We then read Jn 16:33 were we saw the following:
1) The Assurance of Hard Times.
2) An Example of Hard Times.
3) Explanation of Hard Times.
4) and the Conclusion of Hard Times.
We also saw Jesus as a servant...not a beggar. So now we see someone we can be real with! As Chan states "If you merely pretend that you enjoy God or love Him, He knows. You can't fool him; don't even try."
Browniepalooza
On June 27th we will have our first ever browniepalooza. See the full details in last weeks post, but just get your favorite brownie recipe ready!
Camping Trip
...is getting close! If you haven't gotten your packet or map you need to email spotspot@gmx.com, so they can be sent to you!
The Blogmeister
...will be absent on June 6th and 13th. Any prayer requests can be emailed to spotspot@gmx.com. The blog will be abbreviated during this time, but will march on with info!
Prayer Requests
-Phil and Ginger's sister is still suffering in the hospital. The doctor's are having difficulty coming up with a cause. Pray for God's guidance and healing hand.
