What does it mean to be poured out? Webster's dictionary says the verb poured means . . . to dispense, to supply or produce freely, to cause to flow as in a stream, to empty out. Webster's Thesaurus gives these words: to drain, to spew, to spill.
This caused me to ponder the question - What am I pouring out my life for today? Is it my family, gaining wealth, being noticed, hobbies, entertainment, or my faith? What am I giving my all to and spilling out my time on?
In these chapters there are several pourings we are witness to: some bad, some good, and one life-changing for us all if we but choose it.
The Widow poured out her offering - all that she had - and she had very little - with none left for herself
Jesus poured out to the disciples the future destruction of the temple, of Jerusalem, and the signs of the end times
Peter and John poured out their energy when they bought and prepared the Passover meal for Jesus and the rest of the disciples - which probably included the sacrifice of a lamb, preparation of the unleavened bread, herbs, and wine and other ceremonial food
Judas poured out his friend and companion when he betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver
The disciples poured out their arguments to each other as they discussed their prestige in the kingdom and who would be the greatest
Peter was warned that he would pour out denial of his Lord three times before the rooster crowed
Jesus poured out his sweat in prayer like "great drops of blood" in the Garden
But the most meaningful pouring in today's verses - -
. . . and He took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."But the most meaningful pouring in today's verses - -
Christ's death on the cross for my sins was the pouring out of His life blood - His death for my sins and salvation. That is why we partake of the bread and the wine during The Lord's Supper to remember and commemorate the Lord's death until He comes again.I pray that we are pouring out our daily lives for His holy purpose. And that reminded me of a song:
Broken and spilled out
Just for love of me Jesus
God's most precious treasure
Lavished on me
You were broken and spilled out
And poured at my feet
In sweet abandon Lord
You were spilled out and used up for me.
Lavished on me
You were broken and spilled out
And poured at my feet
In sweet abandon Lord
You were spilled out and used up for me.
Jesus was so intentional with where He poured out His energy. Such purposeful time in prayer and teaching and mentoring! I want to be more intentional with my energy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mrs. Barbara for "pouring" into this blog! You have so much to teach us, and I'm so grateful for our time together over the last months!
"The disciples poured out their arguments to each other..." I think of all the wasted time spent on these kind of things. Jaybrena, I am thinking about posting the word "intentional" on my fridge to remind me daily of my purpose. Jesus is coming soon! Thank you Mrs. Barbara for another wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the "poured out" connection throughout your post Mrs. Barbara! What a wonderful way to bring all that is in these two chapters together. It really made me think about ALL of the pouring out I am doing in my life right now and that I need to be careful that I direct my "pouring" only for the purposes of glory of God and NOTHING else. That is the LEAST I can do for Him who "poured out" His ALL for me. Amazing post Mrs. Barbara!!!
ReplyDeleteMrs. Barbara what a great post! We all, consciously or not "pour out" on a daily basis. What are we pouring out- and for what purpose? Questions to think on and pray over as I go about my day.
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