Today is the first day of a new year, the first day of a new month, and the first day of the rest of my life. As I read my devotions this morning I was reminded of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42). Martha meant well, but by preparing for the Lord’s presence she was missing out on spending time in His presence. Mary recognized that “only one thing is needed” (v. 42). Luke 9:57-62 shares another story of two men who told Jesus they would follow him…“but first let me go…” I stopped when I read that. Each of them wanted to do something first. How often have I said, “I want to read my Bible and pray, but first I need to ________.” I could think of lots of things that could fill in the blank. Work, school, family, personal hygiene, doctor’s appointments, shopping, updating my status, laundry, dinner–you name it. As each day pressed on, Jesus could easily become the second, third, or last thing on my list, if He made the list.
There is a new movement among us called I am second. Perhaps you have seen this book in the bookstore, or heard it on the radio. This movement drives people to put Christ first in their lives, knowing that by doing so everything else will fall into place. Passionately pursuing Christ means putting him first. Not second. Not third. Not last. Will you join me in putting Him first this day and this year?
Hey, guys – you’ve been on my mind all day and since the means God is nudging me, I just wanted to tell you how much I love and miss you! I will retire June 1 & move to IL for the summers on my new (old) motor yacht, then try to decide what to do for the winters. Reading your posts about RV’ing made me laugh, since that was a consistent theme in our Potkins productions.
Cindy – you are in my daily prayers & we all know that God will heal you. Give my love to the family. I hope our travels will bring us together sometime in the near future!
Love – Barb
Col 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives
My devotional yesterday – so fitting I wanted to share it with you, but couldn’t figure out how from my tablet:) So here it is today as it is appropriate for every day
Thank you for keeping us updated with your posts. Praying for the house and your health.
Hugs, Irene
LOL Bob and Patty! I hope you had a nice New Year’s Eve. Cheers!
Well as Bob would answer: “First things first, I am going to enjoy my egg, bacon and biscuit sandwich that I prepared this morning” LOL