Spreadin' The Love: Day 7 – June 15th

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Day 7 – June 15th - Back To The Grind

Up at 4 a.m. and on our way back to America. We had to stop in Miami to go through customs which again went smoothly and we were back in Birmingham in no time. We were all sad to see each other go, although we would see everyone in two days at church.

We all just wondered what it would be like getting back to the routine of everyday life back here in Birmingham. It's going to be a tough but I think we all have new perspective on life now.

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This is basically an online journal for me when I go on mission trips. I like to recount the happenings of the day and post pictures for family and friends to see.

Who's this Jesus guy and what's he all about, you ask?

Here's my answer:

In today's age, it's all about status in this world. We are constantly climbing the proverbial social ladder. The book of Philippians tells us that Jesus had equal status with God but he wasn't so wrapped up in his status that he thought of himself better than anyone. Instead, he came here to Earth, the same way we all did, born of a woman, and took on the status of a servant. He didn't claim any of the rights he was owed through his heavenly royalty. He lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless obedient death -- and the worst kind of death at that -- a crucifixion (Philippians 2:5-8).

We are sinful people and God does not like sin. He hates it in fact, so much that he was going to pour all of his wrath out on us. But at the same time, he loves us so very much. So much that he sent his son to Earth, to be a substitute for us. God poured out his wrath on Jesus like waters rushing out of a broken dam. Jesus took it all, died and was buried, and three days later he walked out of that tomb and among us again. He ascended into Heaven where he sits right beside God until the day when he comes back to claim his people and take them to Heaven to live with him for all of eternity.

Neat, huh?

They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42-47

This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life. All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.

1 Timothy 1:15-17

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Day 7 – June 15th - Back To The Grind

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