Think On These Things

"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy-- meditate on these things." (Philippians 4:8 NKJ)

 

Last week, my family and I were in Orlando, Florida. Bobbie and I attended the 2014 International Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy. Our children and grandson went to Disney World and so forth. They came home exhausted, but claiming they had enjoyed the vacation of sightseeing, walking, waiting in line for the rides, and eating expensive meals.

 

Bobbie and I came home exhausted, but refreshed from fellowship with friends from around the world and from the challenges of powerful and anointed sermons. Physically, we were at least as tired as our children, but spiritually we are being renewed everyday.

 

When God's people assemble and attempt to discover his will and purpose, strange things occur. There may even be occurrences that we do not completely understand, yet a submissive, obedient spirit is the best reaction in every case. Patience is still a virtue and careful consideration is better than malice or mean-spirited words.

 

And so thinking on whatever is true. Our Assembly was a good one. It was enveloped with the Spirit of God. The prayer, praise and worship was outstanding. The business meeting was quiet, calm and peaceable. The sermons were powerful and anointed. The fellowship of the saints was deeper than words can adequately express. From beginning to end, it was good to be there!

 

I will need several weeks of careful consideration to unpack all the just things, the beautiful things, the noble things, the pure things, and the praiseworthy things that occurred at this wonderful, biennial event. But today, I simply want to encourage myself with a good report of the past week's experience. There is so much to think and meditate about.

 

Dear Father, thank you for your wondrous grace. I give you praise for the blessings of fellowship and the Word of God. Empower me to meditate on your goodness. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN

 

What good thing are you thinking of today? I would welcome hearing about it in a comment or reply.