Refreshing Our Spirits With Scripture

3.21- Section Eight: The third person didn’t do anything with the resources he was entrusted with.   He hide them instead of put them to work.   He accused the King of being harsh and taking out what he didn’t put in and reaping where he didn’t sow.   This was a false charge.   It was blaming someone else for his own problems.   This man according to Jesus’ story was a wicked servant.   He was told at least he should have put the money on deposit. Luke 19. 20  Another came, saying, ‘Master, here is your mina, which I kept put away in a handkerchief; 21  for I was afraid of you, because you are an exacting man; you take up what you did not lay down and reap what you did not sow.’ 22  He *said to him, ‘ [ m ] By your own words I will judge you, you worthless slave. Did you know that I am an exacting man, taking up what I did not lay down and reaping what I did not sow? 23  Then why did you not put my money in the bank, and having come, I would have collected it with

3.20- Section Seven: Joy of reaching a goal can cause much rejoicing.   It is like winning a game or winning a sports season when a group of workers come together to reach a big goal.    This has the feeling of partnership when the whole team receives the joy of a big victory. 1 Thessalonians 3. 6  But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always think kindly of us, longing to see us just as we also long to see you, 7  for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; 8  for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord. 9  For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account, 10  as we night and day keep praying most earnestly that we may see your face, and may complete what is lacking in your faith?

3.19.20 Freedom of choice to separate is the key to deep, sweet closeness from the heart. During this time, people of the Christian faith, other faiths or no faith have chosen social distancing in order to support the health the freedom of the United States of America. Jesus once told a story of a Father who had given his sons the freedom to separate from home and each other. Later, after some hard lessons, the son who had separated from the family by his free will choice, came to his senses and rejoined the family. He got busy celebrating life, love and being a beloved employee. Freedom to separate for a few days sets us up for an even more successful coming back together when we can gather in homes, churches, businesses, arenas, stadia and fields to enjoy our life of freedom in the USA. God bless America. Larry Wishard 3.19.20 Romans 13. 13  Every [ a ] person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except [ b ] from God

3.19- Section Six: At work we make dear friends.   I have worked with some of my co-workers for over 40 years and they are like family to me. Jesus teaches us not to be a burden to anyone, but to pull our own weight.   When a team of horses is pulling a wagon it is difficult, but if one of the two horses is laying down on the job then the other horse has to pull the wagon and the lazy horse as well. At work we learn how important it is to not be hostile, but rather to be positive and optimistic.   This is an important lifeskill. 1 Thessalonians 3. 11  Now may our God and Father Himself and Jesus our Lord direct our way to you; 12  and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you; 13  so that He may establish your hearts without blame in holiness before our God and Father at the [ e ] coming of our Lord Jesus with all His [ f ] saints.