‘A Loving Letter.’
2 Corinthians 13:10.
a) Apostle Paul wrote this letter when he was away from Corinth to enable the Church to resolve their problems before he visited again.
b) When he was to come to Corinth again he did not want to be severe and sharp.
c) He was given Authority by the Lord to build up and edify the Church and not pull it down.
(Through this QT: A Loving Letter, I realise that Christian Ministry is a very special calling from God – it is never for pulling down the Church but always for building up the Church)
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‘Fear Can Stop Good People From Doing God’s Will.’
1 Kings 18:7-16.
a) 1 Kings 18:7. Obadiah revered Prophet Elijah.
b) 1 Kings 18:8. Elijah told Obadiah what to do.
c) 1 Kings 18:9-11. Obadiah feared for his life.
d) 1 Kings 18:12. Although Obadiah revered the Lord, he feared for his life more.
e) 1 Kings 18:13. Obadiah’s former brave compassion. We cannot live on a past experience.
f) 1 Kings 18:14. Obadiah feared for his life.
g) 1 Kings 18:15. In the Lord’s Name Elijah gave his promise.
h) 1 Kings 18:16. Ahab and Elijah were really to meet.
(Through this Second one I observe that Fear Can Stop Good People From Doing God’s Will)
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Chris.
Obadiah feared for his life. All True Believers who are serving the Lord may face situations where, at times, they fear for their lives. Just like Obadiah they have to face people who they do not want to face. These people may potentially cause the True Believer serving the Lord harm. If, however, we are sincerely serving the Lord only His Will will be done.
