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Bringing Glory to God

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

The post yesterday was on the detail Solomon put into the building of the Temple. Like building of the temple and the objects within the temple with every detail, we need attention to detail in building Godly thoughts and ideas.

What we read, observe, and hear are so important because ultimately this becomes the seeds that when nourished with the Spirit, grow into Godly thoughts and ideas that feed the soul.

We are all a part of the ordinary miracles each day. Through writing, we can point out in detail God’s Creation. Either writing with pictures or using pictures of God’s creation along with song, we inspire and make known God’s awesome splendor. This video is here for that purpose: Creation Calls – Brian Doerksen.

I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. – John 17:4

2 Peter 1-2 (godmornings.wordpress.com)
Glory Un-Contained (shannonclaussen.com)

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Making the Unseen Become Seen

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

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Tremendous detail went into building the temple as recorded in 2 Chronicles 3-4. The temple displayed art and its importance. Art is a way to say much without using words. It can focus our thoughts into something tangible and make the unseen become seen.

The building of the temple was a meaningful pursuit and our activities in God’s service should aim for what is important. The instruction from God enables us to go about the work of our day with confidence and a sense of significance.

This day with God, we know that Christ in us is the true Temple, more glorious than that of Solomon’s. Let us regard our time, care, and quality in our activities with the same magnitude that is displayed in the building of the temple. Let us put attention into the details as we pray that our spiritual house is in order.

Building Project (mdshields.wordpress.com)
Questions for Reflection in the Study of 2 Chronicles 1-5 (thisdaywithgod.wordpress.com)
“Strength And Beauty Are In His Temple” (thetruthlover.wordpress.com)
…God’s Temple (darylgstewart.wordpress.com)

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Wisdom That Works

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

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Last Sunday, we continued the sermon series “Wisdom for Life” at the church where I worship. At this link: Pastor’s Podcast, you can see/listen to each message of the series. You may also want to use for Bible study or small group discussion. Here is a link to the outline of the message: “Wisdom that Works”. Below is a poem that this message inspired.

God’s wisdom is bigger than our confusion.
We may think we are smart yet do things not so smart.
God’s wisdom from the Word
Helps us understand and do our part.

God shows us the way to wisdom.
The Creator knows more than we could ever envision.
Wisdom is found by mining for it in His Word
Then we can apply His Word with precision.

Jesus embodies wisdom for life.
He shows us how to love God.
He shows us how to love others.
As iron sharpens iron, let us sharpen our squad.

Wisdom is knowing when and who to follow.
Jesus came in the flesh.
Following Jesus is our priority;
For making the Law mesh.

“You were born with wisdom that literally came out of God. (timothyshockleysr.com)
The Foolish and the Wise (teachoutdelbert.wordpress.com)

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Building Project

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

Here’s a re-blog of a poem I wrote yesterday which was inspired by my study of the first two chapters of 2 Chronicles. I will be continuing the study of 2 Chronicles on Wednesday. Hope you all have a Happy Labor Day!

Step Ahead

I have started a new study of 2 Chronicles in my devotional This Day with God. Solomon is planning a construction project – building of the Temple. The study has inspired this poem which I feel fits in with Labor Day. Have a good one. 🙂

Solomon received a gift from above.
What gift would you like to have a lot of?
Perhaps it might be to build up others;
And encourage your sisters and brothers.
God made us by design
And we are fed by the True Vine.
To help others grow,
And make sure it is the Good News we sow.
Discovering our individual gifts;
Not only pays the bills;
But brings us together;
To make us better;
By constructing communities of inspiration;
And the building of a nation.

Questions for Reflection in the Study of 2 Chronicles…

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Using The Skills He Gives

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

As I reflect upon the reading of 2 Chronicles 2 and posting yesterday, Solomon put a lot of people with various skills into place in order to build the temple. In the same way, think of ways you can use your skills with the result of building up the house of God.

Our strength together in God will overcome fatigue, discouragement, and fear. Let us follow the way God is going and use the skills He gives each of us to build communities of inspiration, encouragement, and worship. Here’s a video for inspiration today: Strong Tower – Kutless.