OzThoughts Tuesday 22nd September 2009.

OzThoughts Tuesday 22nd September 2009.

I have had people ask me where is the humour in the Bible? I think that Jesus would have had a sparkle of laughter in his eyes as he drew on the ridiculous idea of lighting a candle and putting it under a washtub or under a bed. His laughter would have been echoing through the crowd as he turned his humour into a challenge.

The challenge to all the people was not take what they were hearing from him and to share it with others. It was not for quiet personal reflection or seemingly meaningful meditation, It is stuff to be shared. “So be careful that you don't become misers of what you hear. Generosity begets generosity. Stinginess impoverishes”

Luke 8:16-18 (The Message)
16-18"No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed. No, you set it up on a lamp stand so those who enter the room can see their way. We're not keeping secrets; we're telling them. We're not hiding things; we're bringing everything out into the open. So be careful that you don't become misers of what you hear. Generosity begets generosity. Stinginess impoverishes."


[Listen: Band and Male Chorus: http://www.salvoaudio.com/audio/music/mus_1248.mp3

I'm a soldier bound for Glory,
I'm a soldier going home;
Come and hear me tell my story,
All who love the Saviour, come.

Chorus
I love Jesus, hallelujah!
I love Jesus, yes, I do;
I love Jesus, he's my Saviour,
Jesus smiles and loves me too.

I will tell you what induced me
In the glorious fight to start;
'Twas the Saviour's loving kindness
Overcame and won my heart.

When I first commenced my warfare
Many said I'd run away;
But they all have been deceived,
In the fight I am today.

I'm a wonder unto many,
God alone the change has wrought;
Here I raise my Ebenezer,
Hither by his help I'm brought.

When to death's dark, swelling river,
Like a warrior I shall come,
Then I mean to shout salvation!
And go singing glory! home.
Author: Richard Jukes (1804-67),alt
The Salvation Army Song Book: Song Number: 338

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