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JULY 4TH CELEBRATION WITH FUN, FOOD & FIREWORKS
Sunday, July 3rd, 06:30
Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart:
Colossians 3:15, “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”
Christ as the inner reality of the church is just the oneness of the Father and the Son flowing into us and shared between us.
Thus, our oneness is not a oneness that is distinct or separate from Their oneness.
Our oneness is Their oneness.
The oneness of the Triune God has entered into us and is now settled in us.
Our part is simply to recognize this oneness between us and keep it.
We are sharing and participating in Their oneness!
That is why Paul can say to the believers in Ephesians 4:3, “Being diligent to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Just keep it!
To keep it means that we already have it resident within us.
Have you recognized the oneness of the Spirit in your relationships?
Have you seen that Their (the Father and Son’s) oneness is your oneness in your marriage life?
Are your children being raised in an atmosphere where the oneness of the Spirit is recognized in day-to-day living?
What about our relationships as brothers and sisters in the church life?
Do we see that our relationships are not in the natural realm, but in the spiritual realm?
When we see that the church is Christ embodying the oneness of the Spirit, then between us the governing principle in all our interactions and dealings is “the peace of Christ” ruling and arbitrating in our hearts (Col. 3:15).
For example, when I am tempted to remain in my disagreeable disposition with my wife, I now have a new kind of realization: I am not merely having a disagreement with her; I am interacting with God Himself between us.
Are you going to be mad at your spouse for a few hours?
Do you realize that you are touching a member of Christ?
Apparently the disagreement is over some problem that has arisen, but actually the real issue is the oneness of the Spirit between us.
Until Tomorrow,
With A Shepherd’s Love
Pastor
TODAY’S PRAYER LIST
Amy Garner’s Dad
Dan Haines
Dr. Don Davis – Surgery July 14TH
Freddie May’s Mom
John McClain
Kathi Mabe
Terrell Loyd
Tom Witcher
Ann Sullivan – Paula’s Friend
Bentley Smith
James Garner’s Friend
Kim McClain’s Mother
Lonzo Christian
Ashley Burn’s Sisters
Bill Moody
Charlie Sessom – Waiting
Colby/Connor – Allison’s G’sons
Greg Payne – Lisa’s Brother
Hanna Hall – Pray for Grace
Kenny & Nora Allison
Kimberly – Dustin’s Sister
Larry Barker
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Mary Sims
Marynell Ford
Pastor & Mrs. Driskell
Paula Ferus’ Missionary Friend
Ricky Stubbs
Rod Gustafson – Cancer
Roseleigh Osborn
Scott Lanier – Linda’s Son
Shaelyn – Jill’s Friend
Sheila Simmon’s Cousin
Tammy Shellnut’s Mother/Dad