Showing posts with label Apostle Paul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Apostle Paul. Show all posts

Monday, March 8, 2010

2010.03.08 Monday Morning!

Top of the morning from Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, in Vinita, Oklahoma.

Last week I wrote that there are four highroads a Christian must travel. The first is the Damascus Road - the Road of Spiritual Awakening. Travel on that road transforms life, thoughts, attitudes, action.

The second road is the Jerusalem Road, a road of commitment. Jesus traveled it to death on a cross. Things that matter most are what we put our life into and what kind of life we put in. That's the test of commitment.

The third highroad on which we travel is the Jericho Road. (Luke 10:25-37). This is the road of service. Travel on this road requires patience and active promotion of justice in our neighborhood and around the world.

The fourth highroad is the Emmaus Road. (Luke 24:13-35). We need to know about Christ as we read our New Testament. Then, we need to walk with him in daily communion. Prayer and meditation sustains our fellowship with Christ and influences the whole of our life by the gift of grace.

This is the road which the Apostle Paul describes as being "spiritually minded which is life and peace."


Peace,
Richard

Monday, March 1, 2010

2010.03.01 Monday Morning!

Greetings and best wishes from Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, in Vinita, Oklahoma.

On our Christian journey there are four highroads to travel. The first is the Damascus Road - the road of awakening. On it the Apostle Paul experienced a decisive spiritual transformation. As his life was steered in a new direction on that road, so must our life be.

On the Road to Damascus Paul's whole life - his thoughts, attitudes, actions - was changed forever. We need travel the Road of Awakening, keeping in mind spiritual exercise which will renew us daily.

The second high road is the Jerusalem Road of Commitment. Going to Jerusalem Jesus knew he was headed for death on a cross. Those who followed him were afraid. (Mark 10:32).

To follow Jesus means no reservation in dedication, commitment, whatever the cost.

Next week, we'll consider the other two highroads we must take as pilgrims, following our risen and ever present Master.

Cheers...as we travel together!

Richard

PS: Today is March 1. Happy St. David's Day to family and all my Welsh friends.