Tantrums, Tests, Truth: Now, For Plan R (Part 1)

Recap of 11/21/2011:
As we mentioned last week, Galatians 5:18 (MSG) states "... be led by the Spirit and so escape the erratic compulsions of a law-dominated existence". If we can latch onto this singular Truth we, partnered with Him, are unstoppable. Being Spirit led operates in grace and mercy and results in perfection because it relies on His strength to do His good, pleasing, and perfect will (Romans 12:2). We attempted to cover Body Ministry and how we are each a member of the Body of Christ called to "be" according to His pleasure. Though we spent most of our time discussing this along the surface of the topic, we did manage to get into some of the details. The bottom line: we each are a member of the Body of Christ and have a place to "be" what God has created us to "be". There is nobody else who can "be" and take our place. Therein lies part of our potential struggle with fulfilling all that God has called us to. We may think ourselves as having failed many opportunities which are presented to us. As that may be, it doesn't negate the absolute fact the you are called to "be" and God will redeem all He has in eternity for you. Thus, the introduction of Plan R.

For 11/28/2011:
We will spend this week going into depth on Plan R that God had planned from before the foundations of creation. Yes, there is no Plan B (an alternate to us missing God's good, pleasing, and perfect will and having it met by another person), but, Plan R stands in the gap with God's full redemptive power to bring about His ultimate purpose and pleasure. Thank you Jesus for all that you've done to redeem us back into the family of our Heavenly Father, saved by your sacrifice on the cross, and now enabled and empowered by the Holy Spirit to "be" all that we can "be" in Christ (yes, perhaps the Army "borrowed" this principle, but, it's True, nonetheless).



"Thou little knowest what a relief it is, after the torment of a seven years' cheat, to look into an eye that recognizes me for what I am!"
-- Arthur Dimmesdale, pastor :: The Scarlet Letter --