DownshoreDrift

Here's an article by Bible.org called "From City Councilman to Caveman:  What a Difference a Day Makes."  It is about Lot and how he got into the trouble he got into in Sodom as well as later on in the cave.  It takes a little while to read, but it is really insightful and I was really challenged about our position concerning living in the world but not of the world.  The author states that we either live too closely to the world and partake of it as Christians and therefore compromise, or we retreat completely to seclusion and lose our witness.  The answer is not found in either position, but in being a Sojourner with the Lord like Abraham was and living by faith in God.  Ultimatley, we each need a transformation of the heart that goes beyond outward influences and ties us deeply to the Lord as our source and our guide.  I found this article by reading the commentary on the OneYearBibleBlog and following the link. 

For those of you who are reading the Bible through this year I want to commend you.  The Genesis readings are especially speaking to me as well as the reading from Matthew today about trusting God for our provision.  I hope that you are getting as much out of it as I am.  For those of you who are not, I want to encourage you to begin today!  You can start at January 1 and double up for awhile until you catch up.  It does not take too long and the benefits are enormous! 

God bless each of you.  My class notes for 2 Corinthians and my sermon notes for Sunday will be up tomorrow, although you can take a look at my blog from January 6 for a preview of this Sunday's notes.  Have a great week and remember to rejoice in the Lord at all times!  He is worthy of our praise!