Corona Devo 3288

Then those who feared the Lord spoke with each other, and the Lord listened to what they said.   ~Malachi 3:16

Isn't it delightful to be with God's people?  

Isn't it a treat to our spirit to share in time and conversation with our Brothers and Sisters in Christ?

Seek a sister-in-Christ out today, or book a breakfast with a brother-of-the-Lord.  

It's so powerful to be provided with the power-of-faith through those who also love the Lord, and we have to be purposeful in making it happen.  

Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.  ~Philippians 2:1-2   

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This weekend I am taking a few students (including one of my own!) to a retreat/training session that will focus on helping us learn how to (better) share God's Word and hope with others.  The whole point of the event is to gather God's people/to equip God's people to share His Word/and to make disciples for God's glory.  

I'm so excited(!) and I'm even more excited to be with other Believers who are excited about Jesus(!) and all of this with me!

  • How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!  ~Psalm 133:1   

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One of the reasons that we enjoy being with other Believers is because so much of our time is spent without other seekers-of-Christ. 

So (very) many of our days are spent in the trenches with those who do not value God or His Son, or Their Truth at all.  Many people in our world (not only) do not seek the Lord and His face, but they belligerently (proverbially) spit in it.    

“You have said terrible things about me,” says the Lord. 

“But you say, ‘What do you mean? What have we said against you?’ 

(14) “You have said, ‘What’s the use of serving God?

What have we gained by obeying his commands or by trying to show the Lord of Heaven’s Armies that we are sorry for our sins? 

(15) From now on we will call the arrogant blessed.

For those who do evil get rich, and those who dare God to punish them suffer no harm.’”   ~Malachi 3:13-15

These verses are over two thousand years old, but the arguments listed (and their audacity toward the Lord) are quips that still come from school lunch tables, office water coolers, online influencers, late-night hang-outs, and everywhere else in between. 

Doesn't this spiritual-mentality sum-up most of society?: ‘What’s the use of serving God?  What have we gained by obeying his commands or by trying to show the Lord of Heaven’s Armies that we are sorry for our sins? (Malachi 3:14).

It sums up most of society...but not all.  
Thank God.  

And--we do thank and praise God for those others with us that do not say terrible things about God, and that instead speak life about the Lord.

And when we get to be with them (those who fear the Lord)...it's a treat--for us, and for God.
Did we know that?  
Malachi 3:16 tells us:

(16) Then those who feared the Lord spoke with each other, and the Lord listened to what they said. In his presence, a scroll of remembrance was written to record the names of those who feared him and always thought about the honor of his name.  

(17) “They will be my people,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “On the day when I act in judgment, they will be my own special treasure. I will spare them as a father spares an obedient child. (18) Then you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”  ~Malachi 3:13-18   

What PROMISE is written in these verses for God's people.  For those who fear the Lord, and always think about the honor of his name (Malachi 3:16).

That's us!

And what a joy and triumph it will be for us on the day when God spares us, and we will be His own special treasure.  
These are God's own words about those who fear Him and speak with each other about Him.
That's us!

~~~

Let's keep gathering in His name, Brothers and Sisters!  

Coffee, dinner, lunch, brekkie, Bible study, youth group, church, facetime, phonecall, prayer, grace, a formal gala, or a backyard picnic: 

Then those who feared the Lord spoke with each other, and the Lord listened to what they said. In his presence, a scroll of remembrance was written to record the names of those who feared him and always thought about the honor of his name.   ~Malachi 3:13

Let's get excited about our next get-together with others who love the Lord, and if we don't have something on the calendar to look forward to: plan it today.  
Invite...welcome...set it up, and let's speak with those who fear the Lord.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,( 25) not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.  ~Hebrews 10:24-25

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Blessings,

sarah 

https://sarahsundy04.blogspot.com

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