Comments on: MARCH 26 – BECOME A WINDOW

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:50:42 +0000

Thank you so much for these thoughts, which are very true. We need to learn to live and daily practice living the life of Christ in the world. That is the world’s “window” to Jesus. However, it is necessary to remember that Jesus came not to show us just how to live, or so we would live rightly. He came to die. He said this Himself, more than once. He came to die for sinners, the Lamb of God, slain from the foundation of the world. Had he not died and risen from the dead, man would be without hope. It is His death, burial, and resurrection which brought salvation and hope to a dead and dying world.

By: Thushan Hemachandra

Thushan Hemachandra — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:03:47 +0000

I really appreciate the focus on Christ coming to LIVE – and that his “radical righteous living eventually sent Jesus to the cross.” Even in the face of death, Christ did not give up on his radical and righteous allegiance to God. Yes, Stuart, even death as we know it was life for Christ – and perhaps life for us all if we choose to follow Christ’s example of radical living.

By: Stuart Buisch

Stuart Buisch — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:42:34 +0000

Excellent question, to live or to die. Might it also be framed that for Christ these are not separates and that even death as we know it was life for Christ?

By: Carol Head

Carol Head — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:40:33 +0000

What an interesting question! I’m going to take it and Mr. Yoder’s response to my “small group”.

By: Cynthia Neufeld Smith

Cynthia Neufeld Smith — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:54:56 +0000

Thanks for these helpful insights, Phil. You did a great job with this writing. Blessings, Aunt Cynthia

By: Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:09:30 +0000

Thank you for your meditation, especially the blessing. I printed a copy for further contemplation.

By: Jim Brenneman, President, Goshen College

Jim Brenneman, President, Goshen College — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:24:58 +0000

Your comments were one of the more wonderfully articulated explanations of the meaning of “submission to God” that I have heard. You turn the focus less on the one submitting toward the one (the other) who is in need of such sacrificial love. In the process, we all become better individuals and the world becomes a better place. Thank you.

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:10:17 +0000

Amen and amen! It is through service that we express Christ’s love!

By: LRH

LRH — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:40:20 +0000

I liked the blessing that you shared! May we all be windows of God’s love. What a great concept! Thanks Phil.

By: Eleanor

Eleanor — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:04:01 +0000

This was wonderful. Thank you and may the Lord continue to bless you.