Greener Pastures...

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I came to the realization that one danger of constant media exposure is the unrealistic expectations that we place on our romantic relationships. I do believe that you have to be attracted to that special someone in your life... but with that said the bombardment of female figures in the media may be breeding dissatisfaction in your relationship. Careful with comparison my friend, many begin that destructive journey by longing for greener pastures, only to find out it was a mirage.

Passover

We see it in Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and paul talks more about the events implications in Hebrews 8-10. I am talking about passover. Passover celebrated the night of Israel's exodus from Egypt (Ex 12), while the Feast of Unleavened Bread commemorated the exodus journey as well as the beginning of harvest season (Lev 23:5-8). With time though the Jewish people seemed to forget that God had freed them and they developed other priorities that superseded the God almighty. I understand all too well where they were coming from. I am attending Ball State working on my second masters, and time is often spent on homework or other related at activities. WIth this said, if I want to find myself walking throughout my day with a consciousness of being on such a mission as restoration of this world, I have to recognize that this is only made possible through the closest intimacy with Jesus.

During the passover Jesus discusses his impending sacrifice with his disciples. It was a meal to remember, not only because this event formed the basis of the Lord's Supper but also because Jesus predicted betrayal, defined true leadership, promised authority to the eleven disciples, predicted Peter's failure and warns of coming rejection. Even as he faced death, Jesus serves by preparing others for their tasks. This reminds me of a Demotivator poster with the word "Mistakes" and a picture of a ship sinking. Underneath the word reads “It could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others”. Funny as this is, it has been true of many who called Jesus “Lord and Savor”. Taking times of breaking bread and fellowship allow us to remove the sin from our own life and be real with one another. To encourage one another in the faith.

"When the church takes this meal looking back to this event, it becomes a statement of solidarity with Jesus, a public covenant renewal--which is why taking the meal is such serious business for Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:17-34." - bible gateway.com

So break bread with loved ones and remember today as the day Jesus faced the most difficult decision any of us could ever make, to lay down our lives for those undeserving. No act of humility has ever come close to his work of restoration, my savior, my God.