He lays the beams of his chambers on the waters; he makes the clouds his chariot; he rides on the wings of the wind. Psalm 104:3 ESV
Run, John, run, the law commands, but gives us neither feet nor hands. Far better news the gospel brings: It bids us fly and gives us wings. John Bunyan
The 7 Loaves of the Bread of Life
He took the seven loaves and the fish and having given thanks He broke them and gave them to the disciples and the disciples gave them to the crowds. Matthew 15:36 ESV
The Monday loaf was when angels sang
And shepherds knelt and the Heavens rang
On Tuesday Mary dedicated her son
At the temple then trusted His will to be done
At the Jordan On Wednesday Jesus was baptized
And the dove descended onto the bread of life
Thursday’s loaf was when He broke the bread
And He blessed the cup and He bowed His head
On Friday His body was given for us
And His blood poured down that old rugged cross
Saturday’s silence was a bread of sorrows
As He lay in the tomb waiting for tomorrow
Then on Sunday’s rising came the Living Bread
For all who believe Jesus rose from the dead!
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant. 1 Corinthians 13:4
“You promised to take them on a picnic!” my grandfather boomed with his deep ship’s captain voice. “You must be kind and you have to keep your promises!” About a year after Nancy and I married we stayed for a few months with my grandparents while I was unemployed. I not only adored my grandparents but I asked to go there because my they were the only ones I knew would welcome us without question. So Nancy and I, along with our two month old son went there until I could get a job and save money for an apartment.
I was stunned to hear the anger and disappointment in my grandfather’s voice. What hurt the most was knowing that he was absolutely right. As a new husband and father I got the part about working hard, and being willing to sacrifice, but what I missed somewhere along the way was learning to be kind.
“I’m sorry!” I blurted out to my grandfather. “Don’t just tell me, tell them.” He answered lowering his voice just a bit. Then as he turned and began to leave he stopped and added “Remember that a gentleman is always kind.”
Some fruits of the Spirit, like joy and peace can be enjoyed in solitude but for patience and kindness we need other people. Kindness is not just about me, it is remembering to keep my promises and get packed for the picnic today!
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