SPIRITUAL
DIARY FOR 07-15-03
My
Worship Time Focus: The City of God
Bible
Reading & Meditation Reference: Hebrews 12:22
Message
of the verse: “22 But you have come
to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to
myriads of angels,” (NASB) “No, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city
of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to thousands of angels in joyful
assembly. (NLT)
The writer
is not speaking of some of the effects of being under the grace of God as
opposed to being under the Law of God as those who had been practicing
Judaism. The mountain is different for
the mountain of God is the heavenly Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem. There are also angels here in this city as
there were at Mt. Sinai, but I would believe that their job would be a bit
different as when they helped give the law at Mt. Sinai. The Bible says that the believer’s
citizenship is in heaven where the Lord God lives. The term used here for the number of angels
is thousands or ten thousands as it is used in Revelations. Yes, there is a big contrast between these
two places because man cannot keep the law as given at Mt. Sinai, but Jesus
Christ has kept the Law for all of those who believe in Him for salvation and
their home is in heaven with God.
Spiritual
meaning for my life today: I am
humbled and thankful for the grace of God, and for the citizenship that I have
in heaven through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am thankful for the grace of God that has brought
me salvation and for the truth of this verse which says that one day I will be
there with my God forever and ever.
The Word of God was refreshment to my heart as I read it
this morning.
My
Steps of Faith Today: I
do not want to waver in my belief that God is in control of our investments,
and is working everything out for my good and His glory. There are times when I am getting in a hurry
about this situation and want to help God, but God never needs any help, only
obedience to Him and His Word.
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