Coffee With The Lord

The New Testament epistles contain something Bible scholars refer to as “haustaphels” (or “house codes”) in which reciprocal responsibilities within a Christian family (including household servants) are articulated (Colossians 3:18-4:1; Ephesians 5:21-6:9; 1 Peter 3:1-7)

This morning during my time of “Coffee with the Lord” I read and reflected on the one in Colossians. After addressing each member of the Christian “household” it has an important message for ALL OF US! IN GOD’S FAMILY WE ALL HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY!

Here it is…“But WHATEVER YOU DO, do it with all your heart, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you are serving the Lord Christ … for there is no partiality with Him!” (Colossians 3:23-25)

Believe me, I want to keep that responsibility of mine in focus daily as a Christian, don’t you?

Part of my Bible reading today during my time of “Coffee with the Lord” – Psalm 121.  Here’s a few thoughts from it I wrote in my journal…

Psalm 121 is labeled “A song of ascents,” sung by pilgrims on their way to worship in Jerusalem.

On that long journey the pilgrim’s “help” and protection did not come “from the hills” – the location of “high places” (of idol worship and temptation) and dangerous locations!  Instead It came from the Lord – the Creator of heaven and earth!  He was (and is) the “KEEPER” of His people (and all that term “Keeper” implies!  He preserves them from all evil – their life – and their “going out and coming in” – forever!!! 

Trust Him moment-by-moment – trust Him daily – trust him for a lifetime!!!  The “Creator of heaven and earth” can be your  “KEEPER!”

Here’s a bit of advice for those seeking to live the Christian life successfully… “K–I–S–S” – “Keep It Spiritually Simple” focus on following Christ alone! He’s enough!

That bit of advice is based upon Apostle Paul’s message to the congregation of the church in Colossae (Colossians 2:16-23 – part of my Bible reading today and a worthy read for all Christians!)

In the passage Apostle Paul urges these believers not to be distracted and led astray, and cheated of their eternal reward by things that don’t matter – human regulations that have an appearance of religious wisdom, false expressions of humility, and religious ascetism or self-denial … He instead emphasizes that THE SUBSTANCE (what really DOES matter) IS CHRIST!

Hey, nothing has changed – the same issues distract and rob believers of reality in Christ today (human traditions and religious snobbery)!

My advice (and Paul’s)? “K–I–S–S” – “Keep It Spiritually Simple” focus on following Christ alone! He’s enough!