It is helpful to read a variety of author's views on the same topic. We often discover fresh new ways to view the same familiar concepts. It helps us to see there is more than one viewpoint to the same subject. There is more than one interpretation for an identical statement. The way we perceive something has so much to do with where we are in life today, at this very moment.
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (Hebrews 14:16 NIV)
When I read the NIV version above, it is concise and to the point. Don't forget to do good and share with others. Those are words my 'youthful' ears would hear my mother or grandmother voice, as I to go out and play. They are reminding me to remember what I have been taught about playing nice with others.
Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in kitchen and workplace and on the streets. (Hebrews 14:16 MSG)
The Message version tells me more; as I am now an adult and want answers to my question, "Why? What does it matter?" I understand my actions will have consequences, and my attitude will often drive these actions.
Perhaps the piece of advice I hear in this text to make sure we don't take things for granted. There is danger in becoming complacent and too confident that we will have tomorrow to make things right. We aren't promised a tomorrow. But we are promised a Savior who will promise and delivery just that; tomorrow and every other tomorrow, with Him.
Hebrews 14:13-21
Showing posts with label NIV. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NIV. Show all posts
Monday, July 25, 2016
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Tomorrow and so much more
It is helpful to read a variety of author's views on the same topic. We often discover fresh new ways to view the same familiar concepts. It helps us to see there is more than one viewpoint to the same subject. There is more than one interpretation for an identical statement. The way we perceive something has so much to do with where we are in life today, at this very moment.
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (Hebrews 14:16 NIV)
When I read the NIV version above, it is concise and to the point. Don't forget to do good and share with others. Those are words my 'youthful' ears would hear my mother or grandmother voice, as I to go out and play. They are reminding me to remember what I have been taught about playing nice with others.
Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in kitchen and workplace and on the streets. (Hebrews 14:16 MSG)
The Message version tells me more; as I am now an adult and want answers to my question, "Why? What does it matter?" I understand my actions will have consequences, and my attitude will often drive these actions.
Perhaps the piece of advice I hear in this text to make sure we don't take things for granted. There is danger in becoming complacent and too confident that we will have tomorrow to make things right. We aren't promised a tomorrow. But we are promised a Savior who will promise and delivery just that; tomorrow and every other tomorrow, with Him.
Hebrews 14:13-21
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (Hebrews 14:16 NIV)
When I read the NIV version above, it is concise and to the point. Don't forget to do good and share with others. Those are words my 'youthful' ears would hear my mother or grandmother voice, as I to go out and play. They are reminding me to remember what I have been taught about playing nice with others.
Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in kitchen and workplace and on the streets. (Hebrews 14:16 MSG)
The Message version tells me more; as I am now an adult and want answers to my question, "Why? What does it matter?" I understand my actions will have consequences, and my attitude will often drive these actions.
Perhaps the piece of advice I hear in this text to make sure we don't take things for granted. There is danger in becoming complacent and too confident that we will have tomorrow to make things right. We aren't promised a tomorrow. But we are promised a Savior who will promise and delivery just that; tomorrow and every other tomorrow, with Him.
Hebrews 14:13-21
Tomorrow and so much more
It is helpful to read a variety of author's views on the same topic. We often discover fresh new ways to view the same familiar concepts. It helps us to see there is more than one viewpoint to the same subject. There is more than one interpretation for an identical statement. The way we perceive something has so much to do with where we are in life today, at this very moment.
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (Hebrews 14:16 NIV)
When I read the NIV version above, it is concise and to the point. Don't forget to do good and share with others. Those are words my 'youthful' ears would hear my mother or grandmother voice, as I to go out and play. They are reminding me to remember what I have been taught about playing nice with others.
Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in kitchen and workplace and on the streets. (Hebrews 14:16 MSG)
The Message version tells me more; as I am now an adult and want answers to my question, "Why? What does it matter?" I understand my actions will have consequences, and my attitude will often drive these actions.
Perhaps the piece of advice I hear in this text to make sure we don't take things for granted. There is danger in becoming complacent and too confident that we will have tomorrow to make things right. We aren't promised a tomorrow. But we are promised a Savior who will promise and delivery just that; tomorrow and every other tomorrow, with Him.
Hebrews 14:13-21
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (Hebrews 14:16 NIV)
When I read the NIV version above, it is concise and to the point. Don't forget to do good and share with others. Those are words my 'youthful' ears would hear my mother or grandmother voice, as I to go out and play. They are reminding me to remember what I have been taught about playing nice with others.
Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in kitchen and workplace and on the streets. (Hebrews 14:16 MSG)
The Message version tells me more; as I am now an adult and want answers to my question, "Why? What does it matter?" I understand my actions will have consequences, and my attitude will often drive these actions.
Perhaps the piece of advice I hear in this text to make sure we don't take things for granted. There is danger in becoming complacent and too confident that we will have tomorrow to make things right. We aren't promised a tomorrow. But we are promised a Savior who will promise and delivery just that; tomorrow and every other tomorrow, with Him.
Hebrews 14:13-21
Monday, July 11, 2016
Open Bibles shed Light
By your words I can see where I’m going;
they throw a beam of light on my dark path.
I’ve committed myself and I’ll never turn back
from living by your righteous order.
Everything’s falling apart on me, God;
put me together again with your Word.
Festoon me with your finest sayings, God;
teach me your holy rules.
My life is as close as my own hands,
but I don’t forget what you have revealed.
The wicked do their best to throw me off track,
but I don’t swerve an inch from your course.
I inherited your book on living; it’s mine forever—
what a gift! And how happy it makes me!
I concentrate on doing exactly what you say—
I always have and always will. Psalm 119:105-112 (Message)
they throw a beam of light on my dark path.
I’ve committed myself and I’ll never turn back
from living by your righteous order.
Everything’s falling apart on me, God;
put me together again with your Word.
Festoon me with your finest sayings, God;
teach me your holy rules.
My life is as close as my own hands,
but I don’t forget what you have revealed.
The wicked do their best to throw me off track,
but I don’t swerve an inch from your course.
I inherited your book on living; it’s mine forever—
what a gift! And how happy it makes me!
I concentrate on doing exactly what you say—
I always have and always will. Psalm 119:105-112 (Message)
The Message translation for these verses in Psalm 119 is beautiful. While I love my trusty NIV, this fresh view is stunning. I see it is God’s Word that is the Light. “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was God and the Word was with God. (John 1:1) The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) This Word was/is Jesus. And Jesus is the light of the world.
To walk safely in the woods at night we need a light so we don't trip over tree roots or fall into holes. In this life, we walk through a dark forest of evil. But the Bible can be our light to show us the way ahead so we won't stumble as we walk. It reveals the entangling roots of false values and philosophies. Study the Bible so you will be able to see your way clear enough to stay on the right path. -Life Application Study Bible
To maneuver our way through even one day in this world we need light. Some days we need a very bright light to shut out all the darkness surrounding us. The darkness is blared on the TV screen with words which scroll across the bottom, always there to remind us what is happening in society.
While we are attempting to escape by watching some mellow programming, the darkness pursues. And we cannot escape. But, we can walk toward the light. We can continue to follow the lighted path and avoid the dark recesses. Get in the Word and see if a light doesn't come on.
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