Well, it seems strange being a Christian for most of my life and all but I've NEVER done a Bible study. Does anyone lack determination and will power? Yeah, me too! But it's so much each easier to do anything when you have good friends to go along with you. The Bible Study is a study on the book of Daniel. It's starting out to teach us about living in a "Babylon" world and how Daniel had so much resolved to resist its temptations but what it hasn't tapped into is the power of friends! Daniel wasn't alone. He had Meshach, Shadrach, and Abednego. They were young; living in a very enticing world but they had each other to rely on and to strengthen one another. That's what we need today. You just can't do it alone. Yes, we always have the Lord no matter where we are but we need journeyers to go the road with us. Even Moses needed his friends to help hold his hands up so the Israelites could win the battle.
I'm thankful today. I'm thankful that God has supplied with a "few good women". Yes, just like the Army. No battle is won with just one soldier. I encourage you to connect. Don't stay in your cocoon. Don't think church is enough. Reach out. Make use of the six days in between Sunday and connect with other warriors. Lift one another up; encourage each other in the Word; that's where the power is! There you will find your determination and resolve - just like Daniel (who wasn't alone!)
When is this? I really want to attend it, I even bought the book awhile ago to do it myself!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I don't have a cocoon...wish I had time to sit in one, once in awhile!
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