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Many roads…same destination? – 14 October 2009
Like it or not is a multi-cultural society. Speaking for myself, I love the diversity that so many nationalities bring….not least in culinary matters! Isn’t this such a great time to preach the gospel in the ; after all the world is on our doorstep. Increasingly, though, we live in a society which is increasingly regulated, where political correctness is pervasive and where the thought police are just round the corner, ready to pounce. Maybe I’m just paranoid!!
An unfortunate implication of multi-culturalism is the belief that all roads lead to God. Follow the Buddha or Mohammed or Jesus or Shiva, the choice is yours, they all point to the same God. Or pick and mix, that’s just fine, shows great tolerance and generosity of spirit. How naïve! When you go to an airport do you catch any old flight and expect to reach your chosen destination?
This lie is not new. The devil has been belittling Jesus since the dawn of time.
Peter fell foul of this thinking when Moses and Elijah – huge Old testament prophets - appeared on the mountain to commune with Jesus. See Matthew 17 and 2 Peter 1:16-18. Peter’s suggestion that shelters be built for each of them underlay his belief and misconception that they were somehow equal.
God the Father’s response was dramatic – He spoke from heaven:
“This is my Son whom I love; with Him I am well pleased; listen to Him”
God the Father gave His Son this ringing endorsement which echoes down the centuries.
Dear Father, help me to see Jesus in His glory and proclaim Him as the Supreme Son of God.
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Finlay Orr, 14/10/2009 |
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| Fri 30 Oct 2009 - Storms | | ‘A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion....
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| Tues 27 Oct 2009 - Witness | | ‘In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.’ Matthew 5:16....
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| Mon 26 Oct 2009 - Growth | | ‘I sowed the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.’ 1 Cor. 3: 6
How do we grow? Grow in our faith, our knowledge of God, our worship, our prayer life....
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| Fri 23 Oct 2009 - Keep Going | | And that's about it, friends. Be glad in God! I don't mind repeating what I have written in earlier letters, and I hope you don't mind hearing it again. Better safe than sorry - so here goes...
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| Wed 21 Oct 2009 - A Shining Example | | Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself. He had equal status with God but didn't think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what....
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| Tues 20 Oct 2009 - Being There | | .....But most days, because of what you are going through, I am sure that it's better for me to stick it out here. So I plan to be around awhile, companion to you as your growth and joy in this life of trusting God continues....
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| Mon 19 Oct 2009 - Encouragement | | Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us....
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| Tues 13 Oct 2009 - Both sides | | Proverbs 18:17 The first to present his case seems right, til another comes forward and questions him
We had a number of building contractors on the school site over the summer holidays...
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| Mon 5 Oct 2009 - God’s love for us | | In every area of our lives we need an experienced person to guide us. For example, if you want to fly an aeroplane you will need to go through a training school for pilots...
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