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bluidkiti · 12-10-2013, 10:14 AM

God's Word For Today

No Longer a Stranger

Read: Ephesians 1:1 through 3:21

Being a stranger in a new setting always causes a little anxiety. There are new faces and places. There are strange smells and sounds. There are new sights. The more foreign the land, the more intense these differences seem. Having a guide, someone who is familiar with the place and who can introduce us to new people, is very helpful.

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household (Ephesians 2:19).

At one time, we were all strangers to God’s kingdom and to His promises. But in Christ, we find our way. He has “brought us near” when once we were “far off.” It is through His blood that He has brought us into the Kingdom. Because of Him we are no longer strangers and foreigners, but we are fellow citizens in God’s house.

Like a guide, Jesus is the one who has bought our passage and shown us the way. Because of Him, we can claim the status of being part of God’s household.

Prayer Suggestion: Thank God for bringing you into His Kingdom.

Quicklook: Ephesians 2:11–22

MajestyJo · 12-11-2013, 07:33 AM

This reminds me of what my sponsor said in early recovery. `Remember you are only half a handshake.`

12-10-2013, 10:14 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,907	No Longer a Stranger God's Word For Today No Longer a Stranger Read: Ephesians 1:1 through 3:21 Being a stranger in a new setting always causes a little anxiety. There are new faces and places. There are strange smells and sounds. There are new sights. The more foreign the land, the more intense these differences seem. Having a guide, someone who is familiar with the place and who can introduce us to new people, is very helpful. Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household (Ephesians 2:19). At one time, we were all strangers to God’s kingdom and to His promises. But in Christ, we find our way. He has “brought us near” when once we were “far off.” It is through His blood that He has brought us into the Kingdom. Because of Him we are no longer strangers and foreigners, but we are fellow citizens in God’s house. Like a guide, Jesus is the one who has bought our passage and shown us the way. Because of Him, we can claim the status of being part of God’s household. Prayer Suggestion: Thank God for bringing you into His Kingdom. Quicklook: Ephesians 2:11–22 __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

12-11-2013, 07:33 AM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	This reminds me of what my sponsor said in early recovery. `Remember you are only half a handshake.` __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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