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The Way of Truth

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Mark Shields

Our attention is undivided as we read Hebrews 2:1-4 and we are thankful for the path provided. Let us be thankful for the ways we are guided as the truth of the gospel gives stability to our everyday decisions.

If we drift away or neglect the truths of the gospel, our wrong choices make a big difference along the journey. The path we follow can be straight and easy or a winding path with many ups and downs.

We were meant to live forever but the fall from grace of Adam restricted our future to the earth but our destiny is recovered by Christ if we accept the invitation of His leadership, help, and forgiveness. By accepting what was done on the cross for us, we have an eternal destiny of life with Him.

Our attention to helping one person at a time makes a significant difference. One act of kindness, one encouraging statement, or one smile. A small deed or choice of words can set in motion a completely different destiny for the people around us and set them on the journey that leads to peace and eternal bliss.

This day with You Lord, we ask for opportunities for us to share about the Way of Truth. May our blogs provide inspiration, offer the truths of the gospel, and bless with a joy that nourishes souls. Amen.

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Worship Live Today 01-12-2020

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Mark Shields

Helping with tech team today to bring today’s worship service live on facebook. First Methodist Waco is live each Sunday at 9:30 & 10:50. Also, past sermons are available at this link.

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Rekindle the Passion and Enthusiasm

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Mark Shields

This poem is inspired by 2 Timothy 1:1-14. The goal of this poem is to rekindle that enthusiasm with inspiring thoughts each day so the passion for being faithful grows in you and those around you.

To store up thoughts that are good for the soul, listen to a sermon. Download the free app in the App Store or on Google Play. Look for First Waco.

Step Ahead

Be excited
To discover
New insights from the Word
To uncover.

To rekindle
That great passion
And enthusiasm
In high fashion.

Reflecting on joys
And memories of the past
For excitement
For the future at last.

As ideas
And values do pass
From one generation
To the next in mass.

Technology
Making it happen
With celebration
My friend … strap in.

Receive the power
With a soul on fire
And passionate Spirit
For this hour.

Providing the strength
And the hope of delight
Standing firm with
Unlimited might.

Our unity
Together as one
Bringing victory
And having fun.

Poem by Mark Shields – © 12-05-2019
Inspired by “This Day with God Devotional – 2 Timothy 1:1-14”

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The Supremacy of Christ

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Mark Shields

The Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works. – Matthew 16:27.

Some thoughts and ideas were shared in the post “Come in the Glory of the Father” about the purpose for angels. Angels speak life and bind one to Christ as the intermediary between God and humanity.

This day with God, learn His ways and give Him praise with today’s song Speak Life by Toby Mac.

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Come in the Glory of the Father

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Mark Shields

Hold onto your dreams and believe things will fall into place because of grace. Even the grave will be no barrier to His grace! This day with God, the journey continues as we read Hebrews 1:5-14 and as we continue to learn His ways and give Him praise.

In today’s passage, we note that the purpose of ministering spirits known as angels is to serve those who will inherit salvation. They speak life and bind one to Christ as an intermediary between God and humanity.

Salvation is through the Son and the reading today makes the point that Christ is the Son who the angels worship. It’s important to understand that Christ sends us guardian angels to watch after us. He sits on the throne of His kingdom as the righteous one, designer of the universe, conqueror, and the one in charge of all the angels.

In Colossians 1:15-20, we get a good picture of the supremacy of Christ.

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for Him. His is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. And His is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through His blood, shed on the cross.

Because of the cross and our acceptance of the supremacy of Christ whose authority is greater than angels, our sins have been purged. Guide us with Your limitless power and with this power may the world will be impacted in a positive way. Like a ripple in the water, may our words encourage others by speaking life with faith, hope, and love so the ripple grows into a wave. Amen.