Comments on: Final Word? http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/ Family life commentary by Amy Scott. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:49:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Elisabeth http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-66042 Elisabeth Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:49:12 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-66042 Greg, I just found this blog yesterday by God's providence. I just lost my college pastor (29 yrs old) in a car accident on Friday. I have been through all the emotions and it all boils down to what these verses say. It is where he would have pointed me had he been here. Thank you so much. God is good! Greg,
I just found this blog yesterday by God’s providence. I just lost my college pastor (29 yrs old) in a car accident on Friday. I have been through all the emotions and it all boils down to what these verses say. It is where he would have pointed me had he been here. Thank you so much. God is good!

]]> By: Michael http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65870 Michael Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:48:59 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65870 I think we get confused sometimes about what the world has to offer us. The real answer is "nothing" - we are just passing through. Thanks for the beautiful scripture reminder. I think we get confused sometimes about what the world has to offer us. The real answer is “nothing” - we are just passing through. Thanks for the beautiful scripture reminder.

]]> By: Ron http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65863 Ron Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:03:55 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65863 While I tend to think Piper overstated his objections a bit in the article, his point regarding the lack of priority Christians in general place on scripture is spot on. While I know God has spoken to me in other ways, I also know He speaks to me every single time I open the Bible. I won't belittle or decry any method God chooses to use; Balaam's donkey was used, so I don't doubt that other means may be as well. I just appreciate the reminder that for too many is sorely needed. We can't minimize scripture in favor of other means of hearing God's voice. While I tend to think Piper overstated his objections a bit in the article, his point regarding the lack of priority Christians in general place on scripture is spot on. While I know God has spoken to me in other ways, I also know He speaks to me every single time I open the Bible. I won’t belittle or decry any method God chooses to use; Balaam’s donkey was used, so I don’t doubt that other means may be as well. I just appreciate the reminder that for too many is sorely needed. We can’t minimize scripture in favor of other means of hearing God’s voice.

]]> By: Theresa http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65826 Theresa Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:42:17 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65826 Thanks for posting Greg. I needed to read those scriptures. Very timely. Blessings, Theresa Thanks for posting Greg. I needed to read those scriptures. Very timely.

Blessings,
Theresa

]]> By: Elizabeth http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65820 Elizabeth Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:07:42 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65820 Hi Greg-- After the last discussion regarding Piper, and I being one of the only ones who was dismayed by Piper's article--I remembered the words of the hymn "How Firm a Foundation" and especially this line: "What more can He say, than to you He has said to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?" It gave me pause. I then remembered the words of Oswald Chambers [from his book My Utmost For His Highest] which were (paraphrased): "The words of Jesus never change but it is our circumstances which make them fresh." And while I still take exception to what I perceived as Piper's sanctimonious tone--I do agree generally with his position (and yours, I'm assuming). In addition, I do know that God has used other Christians, a sermon, a praise song, a hymn and sometimes even a circumstance to speak to me personally. Do we have to hold these things as mutually exclusive? I don't think so. Would my experience with God hinder my fellowship with you? I truly hope not. btw, how is Amy feeling this week? Elizabeth Hi Greg–

After the last discussion regarding Piper, and I being one of the only ones who was dismayed by Piper’s article–I remembered the words of the hymn “How Firm a Foundation” and especially this line:

“What more can He say, than to you He has said
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?”

It gave me pause. I then remembered the words of Oswald Chambers [from his book My Utmost For His Highest] which were (paraphrased): “The words of Jesus never change but it is our circumstances which make them fresh.”

And while I still take exception to what I perceived as Piper’s sanctimonious tone–I do agree generally with his position (and yours, I’m assuming).

In addition, I do know that God has used other Christians, a sermon, a praise song, a hymn and sometimes even a circumstance to speak to me personally.

Do we have to hold these things as mutually exclusive? I don’t think so. Would my experience with God hinder my fellowship with you? I truly hope not.

btw, how is Amy feeling this week?

Elizabeth

]]> By: Karyn http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65819 Karyn Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:04:12 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65819 These words are really speaking to me as well. Very recently, we have had several deaths among my family and close friend circle. A 19 yr old relative chose to take his own life, and a close friend delivered and then immediately lost triplets. The only words we have found that provide any comfort are the Lord's. Amen. These words are really speaking to me as well. Very recently, we have had several deaths among my family and close friend circle. A 19 yr old relative chose to take his own life, and a close friend delivered and then immediately lost triplets. The only words we have found that provide any comfort are the Lord’s.
Amen.

]]> By: Jenny in Ca http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65817 Jenny in Ca Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:35:13 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65817 Amen! Our view is different than the worlds, exactly. Amen! Our view is different than the worlds, exactly.

]]> By: Kim http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65812 Kim Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:51:43 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65812 Amen and praise God! Kim Amen and praise God!

Kim

]]> By: nicole http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65811 nicole Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:28:58 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65811 That is one of my favorite quotes in Scripture. It is so full and a different part speaks to me every time I read it. If only I could remember it more often. That is one of my favorite quotes in Scripture. It is so full and a different part speaks to me every time I read it. If only I could remember it more often.

]]> By: Lisa http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65808 Lisa Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:02:54 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2007/04/05/final-word/#comment-65808 Great posts, Greg. I don't think Amy will be too upset when she turns on her computer. =) CJ Mahaney recently preached at my <a href="http://www.capitolhillbaptist.org" rel="nofollow">church</a> on 1 Corinthians 4. Something that he said stuck me hard: "How we respond to suffering reveals either false spirituality or the humility of grace. The genuinely humble are not surprised when they suffer. Humility recognizes God's sovereignty and trusts His goodness." May we all live this day in humble recognition of God's sovereignty and goodness! May it be a greater surprise to us each day that Christ suffered for us than that we suffer earthy trials! I pray the Lord is granting you and Amy an eternal perspective this day (and that He chooses to relieve her suffering soon!). Great posts, Greg. I don’t think Amy will be too upset when she turns on her computer. =)

CJ Mahaney recently preached at my church on 1 Corinthians 4. Something that he said stuck me hard: “How we respond to suffering reveals either false spirituality or the humility of grace. The genuinely humble are not surprised when they suffer. Humility recognizes God’s sovereignty and trusts His goodness.” May we all live this day in humble recognition of God’s sovereignty and goodness! May it be a greater surprise to us each day that Christ suffered for us than that we suffer earthy trials! I pray the Lord is granting you and Amy an eternal perspective this day (and that He chooses to relieve her suffering soon!).

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