Hello Barnabas Ladies! Sorry I missed emailing you yesterday--I thought I had it all together but I guess not! :D
I have ordered the books for ladies class, and they are due to arrive tomorrow. I will bring them Sunday, or if you know I won't see you then, we can arrange to get them to you some other time before or after. Each week in class we will be discussing one lesson, and each lesson is divided into four days worth of work (each day takes about 15 minutes, give or take). So if you are planning to attend the first class on August 16 it would be best for you to have the book no later than Sunday. I have ordered a few extras, so if you didn't ask for one already, but are interested, please let me know!
Due to the subject of our class, a lot of the upcoming Barnabas Letters will probably have something to do with prayer, and today's note is no exception. :D Mrs. Martin makes reference to Ephesians 3:17-19.
"so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge —that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."
Her comment regarding this passage goes as follows:
"That is a stunning picture. Filled to the measure of the fullness of God. Can you even imagine? Filled to overflowing, bursting forth, gushing up, and spilling over the brim with the presence of God Himself. More than enough to fill every empty space, every hollow ache, every cavern of loneliness and pain. More than enough to wash away any dirty thought, filthy action, muddied motive, and grimy intention."
I had never considered how pouring ourselves out before God in prayer makes room for him to fill us up… and not just fill, but being filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. There is no circumstance in which prayer is not both appropriate and effective. My prayer for you all is that whether you are joining us in class or not, that you will come to a deeper understanding of how God can fill you with his fullness.
In Christ alone--
Elena
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