Friday night after Bible study I sat with a friend on the edge of the pool- our legs dangled in the tepid water.surrounded by noise, splashing, laughter, conversations -she shared, "I want peace, this relationship is still broken, what more can I do?"
A tangled mess. . .that's what she described. we had discussed it before, her part in pursuing peace.
As much as possible with you be at peace with all men.
I hear my friend's confusion and feel her sadness; I want to smooth out the trouble for her, take away the hostility, somehow bring about reconciliation. . .
today I've been thinking about our world broken by sin- and about the gospel. . .
"Consider Him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted." (Hebrews 12:3)
So, today I'll call and encourage my friend . . .remember the cross! the gospel applies here, now, Consider Him. . .
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I picked up Hebrews the other day - - intending to read just a few chapters. . . but ended up reading the entire thing. I forgot how wonderful it is!
I was also struck by 5:8
". . . He learned obedience through what he suffered . . ." aye. I hope obedience is what I learn through my suffering!?
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