The Phil Files

That’s where we live. On a tiny green, beige, and blue planet in the middle of a solar which is part of a galaxy which is part of the unimaginable expanse of the universe. Yet we are the visited planet. We are the place that God not only made, but also chose to take on our world’s flesh and walk among us in human form. So today, as I pray the Lord’s prayer, I will drink deeply from the phrase, “on earth as it is in heaven.”

And as I think about God wearing our skin and living among us in Jesus (see my companion Heartlight.org post), I will hear the call of Jesus to know my purpose: “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (John 20:21 tniv). For there was a time when God’s Kingdom had come to earth and we seek God’s will being done on our little green, beige, and blue planet just as it was done in heaven. That was when Jesus walked among us and could say, “If I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you” (Luke 11:20). And now, just as surely as I pray this prayer, we — the people of God — must also hear the His voice call us to be the presence of Jesus, the Body of Christ, the touchable reality of the Kingdom of God, to the people around us.

“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.

For yours is the kingdom and the power
and the glory forever. Amen.”

So, as the Body of Christ, who am I touching?

Are these the same kind of people Jesus’ touched?

What do I need to do to touch these same people?

O Lord, help me see the opportunities each day.

How about some scattered ramblings from the mad Philippian.

My dominant conviction this week: there is no Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20) without the great Incarnation (John 1:14-18; 3:16-17; 20:21-22).

Go to http://www.givmusic.com/bluetree for free download and also acoustical video of “God of this City” and great interview of the band.

So my only bracket has UConn vs. OU in final (UConn over Louisville and OU over Duke).  But, if UNC can get a toe well they could be there and I think Louisville is playing best. Ready for UT to get their 3 new guys in this next year after having great guys who should be seniors lighting it up in the NBA.

Bowhunters first group meeting tonight and I’m really looking forward to that.

Dallas tomorrow about a couple of crucial meetings on future of a bunch of things. Would appreciate your prayers.