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Welcome to the blog of the Glenmora Church of Christ, in Glenmora, Louisiana. Whether you are a part of our church family or a friend from miles away, we hope that you will follow this blog as a means of celebrating with us all of the ways God is at work in our community. Our goal is to share with you reflections on what we have learned from God's word in recent weeks, information on upcoming events, updates on those in need of our prayers, as well as reports of praise for those whose prayers have been answered! Additionally, we hope to share lots of pictures so that you will be able to actually SEE the many ways that God continues to bless us through worship, study, and wonderful friendships. And of course, if you live in or are visiting Glenmora, we would love to SEE you!
May God bless you as you seek to follow Christ!

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

The Vineyard- December 27, 2015

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Luke 2:21-40
Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of His word. 
Read the passage. 
-          The Example of Joseph and Mary
o   Luke is quite clear that Mary and Joseph were pious parents, who did all they could to fulfill the law. 
o   Are we, like Mary and Joseph, providing an example of piety and devotion to God for our children?
-          Jesus- divisive and universal
o   Jesus is a divisive person, causing some to rise and others to fall.  He even causes divisions among friends and family. 
o   Will you rise by accepting Jesus, or fall because you rejected him?
o   Jesus is also universal, bringing salvation to the ends of the earth. 
-          Striving to be pious
o   None of us are perfect, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be pious. 
o   Simeon’s piety is described as his being devout, righteous, and waiting for the consolation of Israel. 
o   Do we strive to be devout, or devoted to God; to be righteous in our living, and do we waiting anxiously for Jesus return?
o   God uses all types of pious people- olders like Zechariah, Elizabeth, Simeon, and Anna; and younger ones like Joseph and Mary.  How might God use you?
Strive to follow Joseph and Mary’s example of devotion to God. 
Strive to be pious, even if you can’t always be perfect. 


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