Alan's Analog - Blog

Bonding & islolating. intertwined & solitary. Together & apart. Several ways of putting how we as humans can be. Or varying degrees of each. But two definite ends-of-spectrum, to be sure. When healthfully interacting (as designed), we give unto one another that which keeps each from being separate and alone. A piece (or pieces) of ourselves another takes when with them, and when we part and go onto our other purposes and busy-ness we tend to have to do. In doing so, we thereby stop the singularness that would otherwise exist. Pretty straightforward and obvious thus far, I would think. But then..!

When it comes to the 'believing' individual (of Father, Son & indwelling spirit thereof!); an added element to the mix! (This was pointed out one day recent - and I couldn't help but run with a bit.) Got me thinking - A spirit-indwelt believer would have the added ability (via the personal walk with God) to pass on not only pieces of themselves, but also imprints of the spirit (that portion bestowed them) to other believers; heck, even onto those who may not (believe)!  And this, it would seem, is THE VERY reason God might choose act in and thru us the way he does. So that He, tho' not present in this realm now, may interact to each.. one from another... one! I imagine these might be fairly obvious observations, but somehow it struck me fresh this day.

The crux being this - a 'God-fearing' person can give the gift far beyond that of themselves (with others) by the sharing and passing on of God's spirit - which is something which can NEVER leave, even if people themselves are (however) close or far away! How, kinda cool is that? And sorry, STILL no quantam, overlapping timeline theories tonight, kids! Still to come! Stay tuned!

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Shirley said...

We are all one sum of the whole in God’s family. Besides lifting each other in strength and compassion in life, one of the reasons that God instructs believers to have fellowship together is so he can display different aspects of his character through interacting. That is why we cheat ourselves from learning more elements of God through isolation. One person’s gift may be a heart of charity, while another may have the heart of forgiveness. By fellowship, we experience different nuances and lessons Christ may be trying to unveil. It is the same in marriage. I heard a preacher on the radio the other day say that marriage was not meant to be a satisfaction of our own needs but a vehicle to learn how to examine ourselves within for humility, forgiveness and kindness. A footnote needs to be mentioned: “Healthy” interacting should not be construed as pieces being taken from one to another, but a more true interpretation would be a mutual sharing, giving and enrichment of another. This may be only semantics, but I note this because it is with “unhealthy” relationships or with unresponsive personalities that a “taking” is felt. It is a minor point, but the word “take” conjures an entirely different perspective, and it can be noteworthy if one has the mindset that people steal away parts of oneself. There’s a lot of disclosure that could be inferred by using the word “take.” The “An-tic-i-pa-tion” (as one recently remarked) of waiting for the quantum theory only gives me more time for further research, so I hope for a lively debate.

Posted April 18, 2008 08:43 AM

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