Today's readings are taken from Psalms 119:89-176 and 2Corinthians 5.
Just a quick note on an important concept among a few in 2Cor 5.
In v. 18 - "And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;"
Notice that Paul was writing to a general audience - the saints at Corinth.
What is this ministry of reconciliation?
To be "reconciled" is to be restored to an original relationship. One that had been in peace and harmony. Thus basically, this ministry is that of preaching God's Word - reconcile souls to God.
Thus we all have an obligation, as the "reconciled" ones, to enter into this ministry.
Wait a minute bro Paul, doesn't the "us" in v. 18 and following refer to Paul and the apostles?
That may be true, although there are certain "us" that refer more clearly to a particular party than others. For example, the "us" in v.21 seem to quite clearly refer to all saints (at least, if not all mankind).
However, we note that that the general thrust of the message here is Paul talking to the saints as fellow brethren. Paul was breaking the barrier with the brethren. Instead of being "you" and "I' but altogether as the body of Christ. Moreover, we have seen in many places how the saints went about spreading the gospel (c.f. Act 8:1,4), and of course, Jesus Himself, gave the command to the apostles to teach "them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.." (Mat 28:20). "Them" being the saints, the saved in Christ.
We have the moral obligation to spread the saving Message! And not only that, also continue to exhort one another to kept ourselves in the reconciled state (c.f. v.20b).
Look out for opportunities throughout your day to do so. It could be a call, a message, an email, even an FB post or tweet!
The Lord help us to be good minsters in His Ministry and lead us to some soul today.
In Him
Paul
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But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. ~ Hebrews 3:13
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. ~ 2Cortinthians 5:11
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