the FireCarrier

To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men--robbers, evildoers, adulterers--or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.' "But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' "I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Luke 18:9-14 (NIV) A few reflections on these verses of scripture: Do we realize that “what” we do has nothing to do with our right standing in God? They went to the temple to pray. The synagogue would have likely been closer

To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men--robbers, evildoers, adulterers--or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.' "But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' "I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Luke 18:9-14 (NIV)

I was sent, so I send you into the world. I am the light. Be filled with me and my light will shine through you to those in the world. They will recognize my light within you. You are the light of the world.

I am the Holy Spirit, your friend. I am with you, guarding you in every step. I am directing you to the Son, your bride-groom. I’m that voice which whispers to you. Ever-present, I am brooding over you, teaching you his ways. I am the blowing wind and the wings of the descending dove. I show you the way to him. I visit you, wooing you. I speak to you and communicate revelation in your sleep and I awaken you to a new holiness. I am like a mighty wind and a quiet whisper. I am the bridge into the new ways of the father. I am your friend. Continue to listen for me for I am your counselor.