let's get to scripture

Having used up my first four posts for some necessary basics, it would only be right to start proper with bible. I'm the kind of guy who reads the bible as prompted rather than to a pattern. Another aspect of my reading, is that it's very rare that I carry the same verse for months; but this is currently the case.

Let me (re)introduce you to 1 Thessalonians 3:12 (Message)

And may the Master pour on the love so it fills your lives and splashes over on everyone around you

Here's where that one sentence is taking me

1. pour on not 'pour out' - I was immediately struck by my need for proximity to the love that the Master is consistently 'pouring out' for it to actually be poured on
2. Digging deeper, I found that there are actually different root words for each of the two phrases - pour on has within its meaning aspects of superabundance rather than just a general outpouring
3. fills your lives - the fuller I am, the easier it is to spill, if I spill, I'll need refilling
4. on everyone around - there's a challenge, both to be mindful of those we choose to do life with & those who we might find less 'lovable'
5. when you get to the end - repeat 1. thro' 4.

I'm an intentional sort of guy & love finishing with next steps - take a moment & decide, where you need to pay more attention in the coming days.

Stay blessed & close to Him as He saturates us with His love

Jonathan