Sunday, September 2, 2012

Living above Reproach

Just finished reading 1 Timothy 5 and Paul is speaking on the treatment of widows in the church. He speaks briefly on the contrast of younger widows and the older widows. He observes that the younger widows desire to be married than really serve Christ in the same capacity as the older widows. This unmet desire to marry grows into other sinful symptoms that Paul encourages young widows to marry and get busy keeping house, rearing children, but living above reproach.

I don't consider myself a widow, but the last charge that was given by Paul to the younger widows I believe can be directed not only to widows, but to singles, and divorcees. We are to live above reproach, no matter what phase of life we are in, whether we desire to be married or not. As a child of God who happens to be divorced, I greatly depend on YHWH's mercy and goodness to follow me, keep me propped up, and moving in the right direction.  I serve as well as I allow the Savior to serve me, minister to me. The more I receive Jesus' ministry the more I grow in love and service. This thought brings me to the next two versus (1Timothy 5:24-25):
                           "Some men's sins are open before hand, going before them to judgement; and
                             some men they follow after.
                             Likewise also the good works of some are manifested beforehand; and they
                             that are otherwise cannot be hid."

"Father, I know that I am not a widow by definition, but your child who happens to be divorced. Despite my earthly status, Your love for me remains unchangeable and You still call me to higher ground. As I continue to grow into the women you have purposed me to be keep me teachable, pliable, and submissive to Your ways-In Jesus name, Amen.

Blessings,

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