This little letter to the church in Ephesus is loaded with both praise and criticism. Jesus commends their hard work, patient endurance, love of truth, and suffering. But, they had lost their first love Jesus and for each other.
What is your ultimate place of rest? Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land after forty years of wandering in the wilderness. Yet, as Hebrews 4:8 makes clear, the Promised Land wasn't Joshua's ultimate place of rest. His ultimate rest would come in God's kingdom, which all believers can experience in part now.
For the Christian, work is a sacred calling. Each of us has certain interests and abilities. God expects us to use these for the good of humankind and for His ultimate glory. All good work is seen as service to God.
Just as emotional intimacy comes from sharing our feelings, spiritual intimacy comes from sharing our walk with God. We don't have to be spiritual giants to have spiritual intimacy as a couple, but we must be willing to share with each other where we are spiritual. d lately to encourage others' spiritual journey?
Mordecai wasn't in a position to leave meaningful wealth to Esther, but when he died he would have left something far more valuable - a legacy. What will you leave?