Psalm 40:7-9
The other day I was viewing a public television show that talked about ‘reducing our
footprint’ and I thought of how contrary that s to the purpose God has given
us. We want people to know that we were here but not by our own feet pressing
down but more so by the Word of God imprinting itself into our hearts and minds and those around us as
well.
I believe that God would
have us share His imprint.
Open my eyes,
that I may see wondrous things from Your law. Psalm 119:18
Back in the day they would
have us finger print with ink when applying or starting a job as a teacher,
today they have you scan your fingerprint which gives more clear detail but
also puts you into the computer to be able to verify that you are who they
think you are.
On Sunday in Church, Pastor
spoke a bit about God’s imprint; it got me to thinking about how God’s imprint
in our heart shows in our life. It shows by the finger prints and smudges of
the Gospel we leave everywhere we go.
When Jesus gave us the
Comforter, or the Holy Spirit; He showed us His presence or imprint, through
the love we share, the help we give a stranded motorist, by opening a door when
someone is feeling alone and inviting them into your life. His Holy Spirit
guides us by leaving His imprint in our hearts and lives so that we can go and
do likewise.
Internal-
the Holy Spirit dwells within us to guide us daily, moment by moment as we request Him to.
Mandatory
– we all need the Lord God to survive in a dying world, and everyone needs to
know Him.
Oh come; let us sing to the Lord!
Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let
us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to Him
with psalms. Psalm 94:1-2
Presence-
His presence is here, now , if we only reach out for His hem we can know that
He is near. When we pray we spend time reminding ourselves of His presence but
He is with us always, even to the end of the Earth!
Rests –
His presence rests with us, for only when we know that the Holy Spirit is with
us, and taking care to direct our paths ( our steps ordered of the Lord) then
we can know the rest that Jesus talks about.
He shall give you rest….
Individually-
God, Jesus, the Holy spirit knows each of us individually, we are not just part
of this church or that we are a child of God, and He is our Father. He knows us
better than we know ourselves really, but the good thing is that in knowing us
He knows what it takes to reach our hearts and minds and mold them like clay to
be used by Him to bring others to the safety of His presence. We can reach out and touch the Lord!
Newness- I
remember the joy of the beginning of my walk with Christ, everything I learned
was exciting! I can have that every day as I open my Bible, God’s Word, and
read to hear the newness of each day’s lesson for me personally! We can get
excited about today’s reading because God chose it for you and I to read today.
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and
beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long suffering; 13 bearing
with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against
another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But
above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And
let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one
body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ
dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in
psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the
Lord. 17 And whatever you do in
word or deed, do all
in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3:12-17
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth,
and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. 7 If you had really known
me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know
him and have seen him!”
John 14: 6-7
God’s imprint in our lives should show that we
are following in His steps. Let us choose to walk accordingly.
Dear Heavenly Father, direct our paths that we
may leave the imprint of Love that You have left on our hearts so that others
may know You and gain life eternal in Your Presence, knowing You are near. In
Jesus’ name, amen.
Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg
you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and
gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults
because of your love. 3 Make
every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves
together with peace. Ephesians 4:1-3