FBC E-Blast - May 4, 2015
FBC E-Blast
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May 4, 2015
The Discipline of Meditation - Joshua 1
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As God instructed Joshua about how the Israelites would take possession of the Promised Land, He included a vital instruction: to meditate on His law day and night and to obey everything it said. This would guarantee success.
Meditation is still crucial for believers today. In our culture, we are inundated by worldly values and godless priorities. Unless we guard our hearts, they will slowly begin to accept these unrighteous standards.
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Therefore, we should discipline ourselves to meditate daily upon God's Word, focusing our attention on His character and His ways. This involves prayerfully reading Scripture, being silent before the Lord so we can hear from Him, and applying biblical truth to our lives.
Of course, these things don't just happen. Distractions take away from our ability to focus, so it is necessary to set aside a time when we can be still and listen. Consider the benefits of doing so. Meditation...
- Quiets our spirit and provides an avenue for God to purify our hearts.
- Develops a hunger for the Word so we can gain deeper understanding of Jesus and greater sense of His power.
- Improves our discernment about direction for our lives.
- Sharpens our awareness of His presence.
Meditation may involve a small sacrifice of rising earlier or giving up free time during the day. But living a Christ-centered life filled with peace and joy depends upon our commitment to focus our minds and hearts on Him regularly. Are you willing to discipline yourself to set aside time each day?
Used with permission from In Touch Ministries, Inc.
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Upcoming Sermon Series
This series will be looking into the two ordinances that Christ left the church when He went to heaven. The first week we will be studying the importance of baptism, while the second week we will cover communion.
Last Week:
The Lord's Supper encourages us to do three things: Look Inward, Look Back, and Look Forward.
Sunday's message is available for streaming or for download on our website, just under the calendar, or by visiting us on iTunes.
Next Week:
We we will take a break from the our series Remember, as we celebrate Mother's Day.
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Upcoming Events
May 31 - Baptismal Service following the AM Worship Service.
Lord's Supper & Deacon's Fund Offering Following the Baptismal Service.
June 7 - Carry-in Fellowship Dinner following AM Worship Service.
June 14-18 - Vacation Bible School from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
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