Men’s Groups
November 4, 2009
Both the Monday Night Quarterback group and the Heroes group this week were great! What a great time of study, prayer, fellowship, food and fun. I enjoyed them immensely. For those who have not been attending, they are missing a wonderful time of growth.
On Monday, the key verse to me, which has been playing over and over again in my mind, is: “The Lord rewards every man for his righteousness and faithfulness” (1 Samuel 26:23a NIV). There is so much we can learn from the actions of Saul and David in these passages of 1 Samuel. The difference between the two men, and ultimately impacted their future was a heart issue. David had a heart after God and Saul gave in to tormenting spirits and was led by his emotions. What a difference between trying to do the right thing and doing things right. Righteousness always prevails.
At Heroes, we have been doing a book study on Colossians. The theme is the supremacy of Christ and how He, as the Head of the Church, fulfilled the purpose and plan for which He came. Though tempted and challenged in every way, just as we are, He ‘stepped up to the plate’ and accepted His responsibility. We men, as heads of our homes and other places of influence, must use Christ as our example and step up to our God-given role. “Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church” (Colossians 1:24 NIV). NOW, I rejoice… now I get it. The sufferings are not about me, but we suffer because of what and who we stand for. Christ’s afflictions carry on through us as we represent Him as His body, not just as believers, but as the priest of our homes. I take joy in being the ‘buffer’ for my family, rejoicing so that they may have the safest and most positive environment as I can provide.
Great studies, great input, great times!
