For those of us who don't use social media constantly, it can be hard sometimes to keep in touch with people. I wanted to share something I started doing a few months ago.
In one of my little circles, I have my sisters-in-law and some nieces. I put them in a group in my phone contacts list. Once a week, I share a short message or verse from my own Bible study. It's nothing fancy and it doesn't take a lot of time (now that I know how to dictate my texts by voice!).
The first message I shared was that:
Matthew & John are written for believers - Matthew for new ones & John for mature ones. Mark & Luke primarily for unbelievers. Mark with news about Jesus & to have faith in him. Luke - the only Gentile - is concerned that fellow Gentiles should know Christ.
That was a little tidbit from Unlocking the Bible by David Pawson (he covers the Old & New Testaments). As soon as it came up in my study, I knew it was perfect for sharing. The latest message I sent was from Chuck Missler's Learn the Bible in 24 Hours (Old & New Testaments). It was very helpful to me when the very first time I saw it:
- You have been saved from the penalty of sin (Justification Eph. 2:8,9 & Rom 5:18)
- You are being saved from the power of the flesh (Rom. 7:24–25), the world (1 John 5:4), and the devil (James 4:7) - (Sanctification)
- You shall be saved from the presence of sin (Redemption /Glorification of our body Rom. 8:23)
The ladies really loved that one!
So, yeah, this is such a simple and quick way to encourage and uplift loved ones. And it hasn't hurt me to reiterate those messages in my own heart.
Peace
--Free
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