August 26, 2003
New Issue Going Up Today
David and I are planning to have the new issue up by the end of the day today. And that will include a couple of items promised from previous issues (like a Stryper interview mp3, and more...).
Continuing on in 2 Corinthians this morning, I was impressed with the statement that WE are led (by God) in "triumphal procession" in Christ. Isn't that like a parade where someone shows off something they are extremely pleased with? Would it be safe to say that we are "always" (v 14) being paraded in Christ? Is this before the spiritual realm? The world? Either way it breaks down, it certainly means that we are special, treasured, marked, clothed, and tattoo'd, as it were, with Christ. That's an identity for ya!
Of course, the text goes on to say that we are the fragrance and aroma of Christ amongst the world. Another line of distinction between those who believe and those who don't. There's no getting around it, but I think the key is love. Not just a mental ('oh, yeah, i love those people'), but a genuine love that grieves, cries, weeps and (thus) truly cares for those around us. Not in a condescending, ('i'm better than you are') attitude, but one of humility and gratitude. I love the statement: "I'm just a beggar, showing other beggars where to get bread."
Jesus, the Bread of Life.
