Just a quick post today. I am reading through the book of Jeremiah. In chapter 4 God tells us to...
"Break up your fallow ground, and sow not aomng thorns, Circumcise yourselves to the Lord; remove the foreskin of our hearts,"
While the first phrase (the last part of verse 3) sounds like farming instrutctions, I believe, based upon the next phrase, God is talking to us about being a light in our community. We are called to share the gospel both in word and deed in areas that are open to the gospel. Those places can be the most receptive person in your family, the person in your neighborhood willing to go to a church program with you, a group of kids on the softball team you daughter plays on, or a group of people in another state or country that seem open to the gospel. Those who are obviouly not interested in the gospel we should leave alone for the time being.
The second part of the verse or the first part of verse 4, is about your relationship with our Abba Father. It is about reminding us we are really different now. That difference is not only visible in how we love one another (members of the Christian family) and those in need. That is how we are circumcised. But it is different in how we respond to our Father. Remembering His sacrificial love for us. Causing us to repent and worship Him. That is removing the foreskin of your heart.
Just one of the many gifts you can receive when you spend time with our Father everyday.
I continue to walk all over the place (Arundel Mills on Wednesday, Thursday near the Panera in Catonsville, Catonsville High on Friday, Rockburn Branch Park on Saturday). Hoping that will help my heart. Contact me if you would like to join in the walking fun. I'm up to 20 minutes and that is about all I can do. Like I stated the path is slow.
Seeking to know Jesus better,
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