Not one of the 12 disciples were alike...

So, we have ventured enough to find that the Lord's creations, ourselves, are quite different. Man's thoughts and feelings, the ways of his heart or the theories he may possess differ than those of another brother...
Good, it shows we have variety! We will not always agree and I could guarantee you that if we had to spend an abundance of time with one another we would really see how completely different we all are.
The one area we all agree, the absolute best one of all, that Jesus Christ was beaten, scourged by man, carried the cross, and stretched His arms as far as He could to the east and west before they pulled them even further, then chose the nails for every sin ever committed by us. With the flicker of an eye lash He could have summoned legions of Angels to aid Him in destroying them all, instead He felt the pain due all of us knowing He could end the agony at any moment He wanted. Enduring it all, He loved us like no other would ever, before we were born and knowing fully what we all would do to Him and His Father again and again and again!
Yes we all agree on that!
I'll tell you what I was thinking last night, three words; courage, tact, and passion. David may have had a different opinion on our latest study and that's fine. He also shares something with everyone in that room too, grace...
We keep our hearts and minds on the above and they will show us what to do and what not to do every time.
"Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the JOY set before him endured the cross, scorning it's shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." Hebrews 12:1-3 niv

Faith, Hope, and Love... The greatest is Love!

Michael.....