Chapter 16: Again

Hey kids - it's Dennis, I got my days messed up and miscommunicated with temp and Morgan - so we had a double post from 16. But it's cool to see how the Holy Spirit can amplify different things when we read. So enjoy, and make fun of me later. Peace


So it’s almost 2 o’clock in the morning and I have read chapter 16 over and over and over…for the most part Paul is just summing up his plans for travel and leaving instructions for the church.
In verses 13 and 14 Paul says “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong, Let all that you do be done in love.”
So I am here to reiterate the instructions Paul left.
Be watchful….guard yourself. This doesn’t mean to put up walls and shut people out but to protect yourself from the temptations of the world. Watch what you say and do. Guard what you allow in your home. Be watchful of how you live your life.
Stand firm in the faith. Our God is the God. He is a mighty God. Full of hope and overflowing with grace. Stand in that comfort do not be weary but have faith that he will provide.
Act like men. I think Paul is calling men to step up to act no longer like children or boys but to be the men needed to lead this church.
Be strong. Paul is aware that much strength is needed with faith. Many will doubt and question and trials and temptation will come, strength and faith are so intertwined.
Let all that you do be done in love. This pretty much sums it up. Be love. In everything you do show love. Christ can so easily be seen in love.
Stand in your faith with strength. Watch for temptations and as you walk through life do it all in love.

Much Love
Morgan