Cornerstone

Eph 1:4-14 (3)

What does it mean to be blessed in the heavenly realm and to be the recipient of every spiritual blessing. I wish I could understand this in its entirety

An old legend says that at creation the birds felt cheated and hurt because they received wings. Wings appeared to be burdens which none of the other animals were asked to carry. Soon, however, the birds learned that wings were not burdens but blessings that carried them to the sky. Because they had wings they could rise above the earth and see sights which no other animal could see.

Sometimes I just dont feel blessed. Sometimes I compare myself to others and ask “Why?” Eventually I come to my senses and realize that I am blind to my privileges, benefits, and blessings. I have it all in Christ Jesus. No, I am not wealthy. But this life is VERY short and death will promise a wealth that cannot be imagined on earth. No, I am not the most intellectual person and am sometimes humbled in the presence of the brilliant. But I have true and lasting wisdom that I have founding in Jesus Christ! No, I am not as successful in this life as many of my peers. And yet I believe the King of Kings is happy with my work.

I guess I AM blessed beyond measure!

Dr. Gayle Woods

Romans 4:16-25 (25)

Robert Coleman tells a gripping story in his book “Written in Blood.”

The doctor explained to little Johnny that his sister, Mary, had the same disease he had recovered from two years earlier. Marys only chance for recovery was a transfusion from someone who had previously overcome the disease. They both had the same rare blood type, so Johnny was the ideal donor.

“Would you give your blood to Mary?” the doctor asked.

Johnnys lower lip started to tremble. Finally he said, “Sure, for my sister.”

Soon the procedure was begun. As the nurse inserted the needle into his arm, Johnny’s smile faded. He watched the blood flow through the tube.

With his voice quivering Johnny finally broke the silence. “Doctor, when do I die?”

It was then that the doctor realized why Johnny had hesitated when he’d agreed to donate his blood. He’d thought giving his blood to his sister meant giving up his life. In that brief moment, he’d made his great decision.

Johnny didn’t have to die to save his sister. Our condition more serious than Mary’s, however, and Jesus had to give not just his blood, but his life. He died on the cross that we might be forgiven of our sinfulness and have eternal life.

Dr. Gayle Woods