Kind words; kind thoughts

Ephesians 4:2 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” A Christian could feel–I am great.  I am a child of God.  I am blessed abundantly.  I will spend eternity in heaven.  All the rest of you–good luck.  That Christian mentality is not at all Christian.  A Christian is humble and gentle and patient and shows love even as God, our Great Teacher, shows love.  Never elevate yourself or the power on the elevator will fail and a crash is the only result.

R U prisoner?

Ephesians 4:1 “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” We don’t usually think that being a prisoner is a good thing.  But, Paul informs us that being a prisoner is not only good, it is a fantastic blessing.  To be locked together with our Heavenly Father is a treasured way to live.  You and I have received a special call from our God and in that call He invites us to be His children, heirs to all the blessings He so generously provides.  Enjoy your life as a prisoner!