Women Inseparable

If we remember who we are, and our hands are busy building upon that firm Foundation, then there is no finger space to hold or throw those condemning stones of judgment. Yet, we do. Paul declares, I am not the Judge, for “I do not even judge myself…It is the Lord who judges me.” How free to claim this truth as a woman in society today. No longer would we condemn our appearances or actions, our decisions as a wife or as a mom, or how we worship or what we wear to church. We are free from self-judgment. Therefore, we are free to no longer compare ourselves to one another. God is our Judge, and our Judge loves each of us where we are.

God leads us to the words we need to hear and what He has in store for us daily. It's humbling to think God gave us a piece of Himself to live inside us. This truth ought to help us look at our daily situations as Spirit filled rather than as a "natural man" (past internal records). The Holy Spirit meets each of us as we are/where we are.

And here we stand on the foundation of Christ with a free mind to choose how we are going to build. We see the six resources listed: gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw. And this entire process sounds so new, so hard. But like the early Corinthian believers, we, too, need to get to work.

The more we consume the Word of God, the more confidence we have in the truth of the Word of God. Scripture says we have the mind of Christ; therefore, consume the Word with His mind --- full faith and trust in the power of the Holy Spirit. This will grow us in His knowledge allowing us to be vigilant in testing what we hear (worldly teaching/false teaching) against Scripture. There are a lot of lies out there. May we combat every lie with the Sword---just as Jesus did!

Today, as I write this study on a book that I battle with so terribly, I pray. And in my prayer for wisdom and knowledge, I see, “but we have the mind of Christ.” I sit silently in this truth. (Stand in Truth; page 26)

We know He's always with us --- that we are always filled with Him. Sometimes we feel it; other times we do not. Regardless of the earthly feeling, we trust that Scripture is true and that the Holy Spirit is always present. This truth gives us the freedom to be real with Him and with one another. John 10 and Ezekiel 34 came to life in our discussion today. May we never trample or muddy what the Lord provides for others.

May I set out a basket? I hope it will be a small one, but setting out a basket is necessary. Here is my request as you enter this study: Will you drop a rock into our beloved basket? You can label it or drop it in anonymously. You can cling to it if so desired. I certainly do at times. Feel free to shove your rock in your pocket or cute handbag. Again, I certainly have. In fact, when starting this journey through the letter to the Corinthians, I had a basket of stones decorating my desk, a few scattered at my feet, and a couple propped beside my keyboard—just in case. (Stand in Truth; page 11)

We can relax and rest in the work the Holy Spirit is doing with our unsaved family and friends. The Holy Spirit can give us peace even when we see friends and family walking in darkness. Without fail, saying the name of Jesus will produce fruit. Pray in accordance with the mighty things our God can do.

The job of the Holy Spirit is to work around the lives of the unsaved and in the lives of the saved. The Holy Spirit never stops working. 2000 years without rest. Ponder that. Allow this truth to be a salve to your heart for your unsaved family and friends. Instead of wearing the weight of your unsaved person, will you lift them up in prayer and embrace the Joy of the Lord? The Holy Spirit has it!