Today’s reading is Hebrews 9
“For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭9:13-15‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/heb.9.13-15.esv
All,
This stands out because the writer of Hebrews says, “the blood of Christ…..purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God”. I’m still surprised at how much I lean on my own power as opposed to relying on God’s power to serve His purpose. Through Christ our conscience is purified and we can truly serve the living God. The thief wants to entangle us in every pursuit and only Jesus knows the path and wants to show us the way. Please pray that we and our friends seek God’s discernment and wisdom in all our decisions today. Please pray for Carla Miles. She has found reliable transportation and needs a small loan. I will send more details later if you want to help.