Friday, April 4, 2014

Friday’s Musings: May the Force be with You


Friday’s Musings: May the Force be with You

John 11:39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, already there is a stench because he has been dead four days.”

I’m preaching on this scripture Sunday and in my study and ponderings I wondered if Lazarus had any odor when he climbed out of that tomb.  What did he think when he came back to life?  Silly questions but it does lead to some observations.  I like TV shows like Bones that solve crimes through forensic science.  I am surprised how quickly our bodies start the decomposition process after our life force is gone. We obsess about our bodies but more important is that force within us that keeps us alive. There is another force you and I need, though for true life and that is God force.  I believe that Lazarus first received God force and then his life force was restored.  It is my dependence of the strength of God through the work of the Holy Spirit in my life that keeps me going.  May the God Force be with you this day and always.

Loving God, we know that we need you every hour in our life.  We ask that you give us the strength and power of the Holy Spirit today.  Draw us ever closer to you. Amen.

Happy Friday!
Paige

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