OK my turn. So i just finished chapter 8. Labberton talked all about exodus and exile, but i wasn't completely getting it at first. not until the last 2 pages.
EXODUS
So, if we are living in exodus, we praise God because of His grace and mercy He has on us and because He has saved us from eternal death. We are ensured a spot in heaven and that is our joy. If we do anything good, our motive is probably our promised reward in heaven. We'll just view ourselves as foreigners on the Earth, awaiting to go to our real home and be with Christ. What's wrong with that?
EXILE
If we're living in exile, of course we know we're saved and have eternal life. But while we are on this Earth, we're gonna live our lives to the full. We're gonna live Micah 6:8 lives. We don't just love other's as a religious duty to God, but because we truly care for them and are compassionate for them. We want to make a difference in the world while we are here and have a chance, and showing others that there is no object or person worthy of praise other than our Heavenly Father and Savior.
This really was a good reminder and eye-opener to me because I definitely used to live in Exodus and have that mindset. But I would say that is a selfish perspective to be living from our whole lives, as opposed to truly picking up our cross and loving God and loving others self-sacrificially.
It would be great to see this team leading our church by living in exile. Let's do it!
~Thanks for reading, and if you would like to give your input on the subject please post a blog on it so Craig's not the only one blogging!! : )
3 comments:
I agree that we need to live our lives to the full, and live our lives by Micah 6:8. But I also think it's important to remember that we were saved by God's grace and mercy, and that it's through that saving grace and mercy that we can live out Micah 6:8.
I got something a little different from it. I liked how Labberton used the contrast of exodus(God will remove us from a bad situation.)Exile-God leaves us in a bad situation for us to grow and help others grow.
you guys rock
derek, your maturity freaks me out. (that is a compliment) jessica, i love that you share your thoughts and ideas with us all. older, thanks for the alternate perspective.
that's all. i have nothing wise to add. just appreciating you!
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