In the Together-Life of those who seek first His Kingdom, love-notes between saints are a daily thing. Below are just a few of some spontaneous and practical seeds of hope and life that were passed along in the form of Jesus-centered Text Messages. Sneak a peek and share the joy.
Five Random Text Messages
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Jesus' Call to Remember, And to Be Broken
10/1/2011
“Before the bread can be baked, the grain brought together from the various fields in different areas has to be ground. Unless the grain is ground, there will be no loaf; each grain must be ground. If one remains unground, it will be a whole grain in the loaf, and when the loaf is served, someone will take a knife and remove that grain because it is out of place in the bread. It has kept its own nature, its individual existence, its own importance.
When the grain is ground, the flour is put in a hot oven to bake, and only then does it become bread. Then it is placed on the table. And if it is a truly communal table, the bread is for all to share. Then we cannot pray, ‘Give me today my daily bread.’ Rather, we pray together, ‘Give us the bread we need each day.’ For us all, every day! (Matt. 6:11)
Then the bread is broken and shared. Once again community is stressed, this time in the sharing of the bread. The risen Jesus was recognized by the way he broke bread and distributed it at the common table. (Luke 24:30-31)
The same things are said of the wine. The grapes must be crushed in the winepress because the wine would be spoiled if one grape were to hold on to its own existence. One wine has to be made out of them all. So each grape has to give itself up in the ultimate sacrifice for the unity of the wine. Just as the whole community shares one loaf, so too it shares one cup…
The Lord’s Supper is a reminder of the perfect sacrifice made by this one grain that is ground, this one grape that is crushed—the One that makes all the difference.” (Eberhard Arnold) 11:23am
Flying By the Skin of Your Teeth
2/17/1998
Spiritual Flying is done in the midst of heartache (not to be confused with “bellyaching”), as an “OVERCOMER”... Flying is noticed by others, but seldom “feels” to Overcomers like more than faithfulness—“by the skin of one’s teeth”—to those that are Flying. Be faithful. Subdue the emotions. Make them your slaves, not your master. 10:14 a.m.
Your Contribution, TODAY?
8/6/2001
IF the most valuable thing in the galaxy, in all of creation, for all time—is one human soul... what will you do TODAY in keeping with that truth? What will you contribute today, towards yours and others Knowledge and Experience of the Holy One of Israel, the Christ of God? What will you do today—to turn your soul and other’s towards a humble, truthful walk in Him? Nothing else matters one whit—compared to that, right???!! : ) 9:49 a.m.
To not Stand is Neither Right nor Safe...
6/23/2009
“It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out,…nor more dangerous to handle, than to initiate a new order of things. For the reformer has enemies in all those who would profit by the old order, [and] only lukewarm defenders in all those who would profit by the new.” (Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince; 1513) 9:40 p.m.
Are You a Worshipper? Really?
9/1/2004
Conversation.... God: “Would you say that a person who watches 20 minutes of television a week worships the TV?”
Us: “Probably not.”
Father: “Then why would you say that someone who worships ME 20 minutes a week is a worshipper of God?” 9:13 p.m.
