New Testament in a Year

1 Corinthians 7:25-40
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First Corinthians chapter 7 verses 32 through 34 are intriguing words from Paul: “An unmarried man can spend his time doing the Lord’s work and thinking how to please him. But a married man can’t do that so well. He has to think about his earthly responsibilities and how to please his wife. His interests are divided.”  I see his logic of these words – and these words have often rung so very true in my own life.  But, I also see the blessing of the family.  Of marriage.  Of being part of a Holy Family.   Obviously each of us came into this world because of the union of a woman and man.  There are a billion reasons of why marriage is important – why the family is important.  It produces people like us!  🙂  Unfortunately in our world today I am afraid the concept of the “Holy Family” is not so strong.  Family can turn into a negative word for many people, instead of the holy word it should be.  All this to say – I believe many of us are called to family life – to marriage and to kids.  But I also believe that many of us are called to singleness.  I really do.  And I do believe being called to singleness is truly a blessing – just as being called to marriage is a blessing as well.  Have you spent much time in your life discerning whether God has called you to singleness or to marriage?  I think it’s worth reflecting upon periodically – but not to stress out about.  It’s better to ultimately remember Paul’s words in verses 29 through 33: “The time that remains is very short, so husbands should not let marriage be their major concern. Happiness or sadness or wealth should not keep anyone from doing God’s work. Those in frequent contact with the things of the world should make good use of them without becoming attached to them, for this world and all it contains will pass away. In everything you do, I want you to be free from the concerns of this life.”  Whether you are single or married, do you believe these preceding verses are true for you?  What does it mean to you that “the time that remains is very short”?  How might this affect how you live your life?

Bible.org’s commentary on today’s readings in First Corinthians titled “Undistracted Devotion” is at this link.

Worship Video:  Today’s readings reminded me of the awesome Sidewalk Prophets song called “The Words I Would Say:”

What are the words God would say to you? Click here for the Word!

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

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