Oh that I could be like Thee
One day we shall see His face
Now we live because of Grace
Let’s decide to run the race
God gives us strength to keep the pace
So Jump on board and ride the train
And I’ll see you on the heavenly plain
Jim Thomas
Jump on board
Jim’s study of Eph 4 continues with Paul’s writings on the unity in the body of Christ. We are to "…put off the old self, do not sin, and forgive as Christ forgave…" We have been given Spiritual gifts to build up the body of Christ for His Service. Our purpose is to strive to be more like Christ, show tender love and forgiveness, be an example to others and witness to others about Christ’s Love.
"So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." Ephesians 4: 11-13 (NIV)
“My own writings”
It wasn’t the train they jumped on board it was the church buses. During the time Jim maintained our church buses and drove them, many passengers were to "jump on board" as they traveled the road to spread the Word. A favorite trip was the Annual High School Church Youth Choir outreach. Choir members would climb on board, and the adventure would begin as they headed out to sing and share God’s love. Our daughters, Tamera and Sonya, were part of this group chauffeured by their dad. Dad also kept a watchful eye on his girls when they rode the buses to summer and winter camps. The journey was a joyful time for the students but also a time to study God’s Word and learn of His goodness. For is it not the "goodness of God that leads to repentance?" Romans 2:4
“God gives me strength to keep the pace.“ As I continue on this earthly journey I want to continue to love the Lord my God with all the strength He gives me that I may one day see His face.
Danna Thomas
Love the LORD your God with all your heart
and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
