Random Nuggets

1. A week ago I had an interesting conversation with Jenney. She thought that we should be faster in everything we do because we should "making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil" [Ephesians 5:16]. I was arguing on the oposite that we should be slower because the Bible said, "Be still, and know that I am God" [Psalm 46:10a]. So which one is right? Should we be more rush or should we be more mellow? After some discussion, we came to the conclusion that we should rush through life faster so that we can spend time with God leisurely slower. And why was that? Here is some interesting thoughts. We often rush for this moment in order to catch up to the next moment. But when we come to the presence of God, we are finally arrived! In the presence of God is the final destination for our soul. And therefore why should we rush, but instead we should be still there in His presence and bask ourselves in the sweetness of His glory. Next time, when we feel the urge of rushing through the sacrament of communion, or through worship, or though any other components of the spiritual life: slow down. The rest of the time, you can rush. 2. Last Sunday we were studying Acts 17 with Gary. What struck me (and totally unrelated to Gary's study) was that Paul had a boss. No, I am not talking about the divine directions he got from the Holy Spirit. I am talking about Paul had human bosses, who tell even the head-honcho-Apostle of what to do and where to go. Don't believe me? Check out Acts 17:10 when Paul was facing persecution at Thessalonica, "(Person removed) sent Paul and Silas away to Berea". And then when things heated up there, "(The same person removed) immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea." [Acts 17:14] I am leaving Paul's bosses out of the text for now just to keep you wondered . But the nugget I learned was this: even Paul the head-honcho had human bosses (even from the crowd of new believers there in these two cities). So, who are we to not taking order from them? I will get back on this topic for the next time... (May be...)