Sweet Fellowship

Psalms 55:14

We who had sweet fellowship together Walked in the house of God in the throng.

Matthew 18:20 King James Version (KJV)

20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Luke 14:15

When one of those who were reclining at the table with Him heard this, he said to Him, "Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!"

I had sweet fellowship after church today but it was at McDonald's and there were only three of us.  Still it was good and I'm thankful.  I doubt, though, that McDonald's food could compare with what this church picnic fare of old; and both pale considerably when I consider my place at the Lord's banqueting table.  I can only imagine.

MercyMe - "I Can Only Imagine" Official Music Video

That Our Great God...

1 John 4:4 New International Version (NIV)

4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

Romans 5:8 English Standard Version (ESV)
8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.


Ephesians 4:32 English Standard Version (ESV)
32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

...has redeemed us, such weak little children that we are, is both a wondrous mystery and a most clear and undeniable demonstration of His great grace and love.  I spent some time today uploading a song that I love, "Greater" by MercyMe.  I am so thankful He calls me Redeemed.

Greater- MercyMe

Loving the Weaker Sex

1 Peter 3:7

New International Version (NIV)

7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

My introduction to a fainting couch came with my first adult job.  The ladies room had one, a leftover from the times when women would get the "vapors" or any of those ailments that were associated with the weaker sex.  I thought then, flush with youth and stamina while coming of age during the women's liberation movement, that the whole idea was absurd and kind of funny.  Like many of my peers I missed out on the chance to be cherished, without shame, as the weaker, fairer sex.  Now when I am older and blessed with auto-immune diseases, I would pay someone, if I only could afford it, to cart around a fainting couch for my own personal use, ever ready for any attack of the "vapors."  

I know love requires sacrifice from both men and women; but I want to say, "Man up, men.  Kill the bugs, do the heavy lifting, gas the cars and, look after your elders, and love your wives and children.  Hold your wife's purse if necessary, while she's indisposed.  God will hear your prayers."

"This So Called Love" - Mercy Me