My Favorite Verses - Vol V (Feb 17 to Jun 17)

In addition, please note that – for Jesus at least – God leads us to “green
pastures” not that we might rest there, but rather that we might feed others
therewith; leads us “beside still waters” not to refresh ourselves, but rather to give
sustenance to others thirsting nearby (Matthew 25:35-40). For this is the only way
to walk a “path of righteousness” – this is the only way to earnestly live “for His
name‟s sake” – this is why there is no more fear, even though we might “walk
through the valley of the shadow of death” (Hebrews 2:14-15 + John 14:1-6). For
the life lived for others is the life lived from Love, and there can be no fear in
Love‟s presence. For where Love is enlivened with purpose, fear has no choice
but to recede (1 John 4:18) … Indeed, this is why “He prepares a table for me in the
presence of my enemies” – for the simple reason that we are the ones setting that
table; for the simple
reason that we are the
ones who have been
called to feed our
enemies therewith
(Matthew 5:43-48). And
this is why He “anoints
our heads with oil” –
not to be rewarded in
the Hereafter (John
6:15 + Matthew 4:1:10 +
Matthew 20:23), but
rather to call us to a
life of self-sacrifice; to
call us to “die daily”
for others (Matthew
16:24) and thereby
have a “cup that
overflows” with the
wine of unconditional
Love (John 2:3-10).
This is why “Goodness
and kindness follow us
all the days of our
lives” – because our
lives consist of
bringing goodness and
kindness to everyone
we encounter.
Amen ... Let it be so.
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