Congratulations, you are all my surrogate roommates for this moment. For those of you who live with spouses, friends or some other being, you have someone to share your random thoughts with. I tend to be a bundle of random thoughts and bringing them up in conversation can sometimes be awkward. It’s less awkward to post them to you all as you click through cyber worlds in search of something or nothing depending upon the day. So here’s the random spouting of the hour. There is no glory without sacrifice. This is true in the spiritual realm as well as the secular. Musicians, athletes, actors and executives may pursue a different kind of glory and their sacrifices may look different, but the principle is the same. The question is, are we living for the true Glory (of Christ)? If so, then the sacrifices of life are worth it. Some verses come to mind. Philippians 2:8-9 “…He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name.” 2 Corinthians 5:15 “and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.”
Whatever your sacrifice today, may it ultimately be rooted in your love for and worship of Jesus. He is worthy and He is glorious.
6 comments:
Hi from Danny's dad. I just commented on the orange potato post bu thought I would also say your posts are great and we think of you often, this brings us closer! . Keep the thoughts coming.
There is a line in the movie Gladiator where Russell Crowe's character gives a speech before battle about the vision and ideal of [republican] Rome and then shouts "for glory! for Rome!" and then everyone dies horrid bloody deaths. Just reminded me that the idea of sacrificing for glory is very much a part of being human - something we identify with across time and culture, and it is something recognized as being noble.
I'm happy to be your surrogate roomate and I promise I won't always make movie references in my comments - I am a Foote after all!
AMen and AmeN!!
Trachiotomy, I love thee! And I love your random thoughts.
Katushkrama
Happy Thanksgiving Tracy!!!!!!!
Love you!
Anzhelika
We talked about the sacrifice yesterday with Mira. Soldiers during the war time give their lives for their country! In all times lots of missionaires have been suffering and dying because they are Christians! And these deaths are 1000000 times more worthy than deaths mentioned first! In Ukraine it's all so much easier! 1000 tiems easier. Makes me think of our sacrifices like: relationship, jobs, careers so petty!
Tracy! You are an amazing friend, sister in Christ, Halyavin ministry partner =)!
Love you lots!
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