DTFS Promise Series Part 29: Promise of Connection Should Not Be Division
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I had to come back and give a couple of shout outs. God is amazing! So, today I had an empty chair next to me at church and so this lady sat down. I guess I met her before, she said.
So glad she sat with me, she asked me more about my blog and I told her like today I'm doing a promise series and I'm writing about connection.
And, she prayed for me and get this, she included in her prayer thanking God we were connected today! And, she asked for another card.
Shout out to her friend Angie who came to talk to her. And Jan suggested she get a card from me as well. Angie I thank you for accepting my card and even taking it out of my purse. Jan thank you for getting my purse for me LOL. But I pray that whoever you plan on giving my card to will be encouraged by the writing! I pray you, Angie, will be encouraged by the
writings! Have a blessed day ladies!
If you think about it, wouldn't you say that this world is connected more than ever before? Why do I say that? Two words! Social media! Am I right?
Funny though, because I actually have heard that
People are more divided than ever before. I know right? Which one is it ? Connected? Divided? God says he will be connected with you if you are considered his child.
There is definitely some type of power in the connections.
I believe that God
has Divine connections linedup for our lives. When a husband and wife come together as one , babies are made.
You know who doesn't like connection? So much so, he totally fears them? The devil!
Yup, he hates connection, especially people who are connected with God! Think about it. He tries to split up marriages , friendships,
even divide churches!
Ooh pause break! I just thought of something one of my drivers, spoke to me about this. I can't remember why. However I remember he was telling me the devil likes to spread people apart. He would hold two of his hands together and then he would spread his hands apart.
Such a dramatic effect I know.
That was a fun Paratransit ride. :-)
We know God is all about Love. The devil is all about anything opposite God. Opposite love. More like hate or division.
I just thought of something! What about the fact that there are so many different religions? Another way being separated or divided. We need to focus on the relationship with Christ. Once we commit to that , then I believe he will speak to hearts.
Then, you will know what the next step is.
Friends, we really need to start connecting with people rather than be divided!
I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brothers. What I mean is that each one of you says, “I follow Paul,” or “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.
These are grumblers, malcontents, following their own sinful desires; they are loud-mouthed boasters, showing favoritism to gain advantage. But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit.
Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but is coming to an end.
There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.
Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works
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