Soon afterward Jesus began a tour of the nearby
towns and villages, preaching and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom of
God. He took his twelve disciples with him, along with some women who had been
cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom
he had cast out seven demons; Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's business
manager; Susanna; and many others who were contributing from their own
resources to support Jesus and his disciples. Luke 8:1-3
Another
emotion we see in Jesus and ourselves that Cowen and Keltner didn’t
specifically address in their study 27
Different Categories of Emotions is that of relief. Relief can be described as respite, release, break, liberation,
help, assistance, alleviation and support.
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| Mosaic near the Sea of Galilee - Israel. Depicting the five loaves and two fish with which Jesus fed thousands. Will you support others with loaves and fish? |
This scripture is an example of was a
physical, monetary and emotional support provided by Jesus’ followers. Of
course Jesus could have created anything He needed…or that was needed by His
followers, but He instead He relied on the support…the help and assistance of
His followers to provide what was needed. That is how it is done here on earth.
We don’t take five loaves of bread and two fish and feed thousands. No. We work
together—pool our resources and donate funds so that a big group of people can
eat. We support one another. When we are recipients of that assistance, like
Jesus was, we feel gratitude…towards those who provided the food…and to God,
because He is the ultimate source of all things. Although Jesus did create
lunch for thousands of people a couple of times, He thanked the Father for that
food…and relied on Him to provide enough.
Give Thanks. There are so many good verses on being
thankful.
- - And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as
members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and
counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. Colossians 3:15-16
- - Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful
and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. Hebrews 12:28
If you were to rate your thankfulness or gratitude
for everything you have would it be near 1 (low) or closer to 10 (high)?
Prayer
~ Jesus… For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of
living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. If I serve You,
Christ, with this attitude, God will be pleased , and others will approve, too.
So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.
Romans 14:17-19. I am thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for
those who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18. I praise You and worship
You…Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Daily
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 13-15
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All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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