A Living Epistle
Read by All Men
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Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Who am I that God is mindful of me?” Take a moment to really ponder that question, and then, consider this next question. Despite my opposition to God’s standards, why does He love me so unconditionally? Have you ever really considered the magnitude of God’s love for humanity? If not, take note: God is the real Humanitarian. Therefore, I ask you to ask yourself again, “Who am I that God is mindful of me? Inquisitively, an Angel asked the Lord that same question. The Angel sought to understand, or maybe even experience, the compassion that God has for humankind. “What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?” (Psalm 8:4), the Angel asked. Remember, as created beings, Angels serve the purposes of God; they do not experience God emotionally as people do. In other words, Angels worship God without emotionally experiencing God for themselves. What proves more fascinating is that the Angel referenced in Psalms 8:4 perceived that God’s creation of humanity reflected the magnitude of His love for the human race. If this were not true, then the Angel would never have inquired of the Lord about His mindfulness of man.
Consider this: You’ve designed a beautiful masterpiece, and without question, this piece is your most reflective work of art.
Let’s assume that you’ve put the piece in a special frame, and then, prepared it for a worldwide art display. Let’s assume that the wait intensifies because theorists like Charles Darwin and Sigmund Freud attempted to discredit you as the originator of such unexplainable works. Nevertheless, you continue to prevail over those inconsistent theories about the origin of your works, discrediting all theorists, and those who conspire against you. Moreover, there is no secret in the originality of your work because it authentically personifies itself through you, and realistically, your work comes alive at the slightest touch of your hands. Certainly, the work of art you’re unveiling proves to be the greatest manifestation of your innovative style thus far. Unquestionably, you’ve created beautiful designs before, but none compares to this special piece. This one reveals your most artistic edge. With its display of countless colors, the piece overflows with a variation of shapes, sizes, and forms. Furthermore, each variation has an individualized blueprint that stretches far beyond anyone’s ability to duplicate. Your design is a work of a genius; it is essentially perfect in your eyes!
The masterpiece above depicts the creativity God used in developing us. God loves the human race so much that He patterned us after Himself. Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Therefore, we are collectively the masterpiece of God, an inhale of God’s exhale. In that, we are the reflection of His image, having been specially crafted in His likeness to reflect the love of His heart. God created us from a place of love, His heart. His love does not disappoint because it surpasses all conditions or stipulations made in the name of love. The next time you think about yourself, your life, or your future, think about God’s mindfulness of you as an individual. The beauty of God’s love repairs a hurting soul and it restores broken relationships. Look inside the beauty of your heart to see His heart; He made you and me wonderfully, and collectively, we are the Master’s masterpiece!
As a reflection of God’s masterpiece, we’re to live out the Christian experience in all truth, honestly, humility, and in the Spirit of wisdom, knowing that God has created us in love. His worldwide display and His work of art will reflect His craftsmanship at the time of His coming. We are the Kingdom of God.
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A Living Epistle, Read by All Men brings clarity to what it means to be a Christian and sets forth an expectation for those who profess the Christian faith. This book simplifies grace and mercy so that the average reader can understand reconciliation with God through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. This book also exposes carnality to help Christians understand the reality of thinking like the world. It further interprets mental anguish from a spiritual perspective so that the Body of Christ can overcome by tapping into a greater strength using the mind of Christ. Specifically, in Chapter 2 – Carnality Exposed, the writer uses the wisdom of God to explain the usefulness and availability of the mind of Christ and reveals the mechanics Satan uses to keep Christians thinking carnally. Even more specifically, the author explains how carnality destroys a person’s understanding, which prevents the truth about Jesus Christ through deception.
A Living Epistle, Read by All Men offers its reader fresh oils using the simplicity of the gospel. It further separates the doctrine of Christ from false doctrine by pointing out key doctrinal tricks used by Satan in an attempt to hinder the truth about Jesus. Specifically, the author makes several distinctions about false prophets, false prophecy, and false doctrine so that readers can separate the doctrinally correct from the doctrinally incorrect. The author also humanized certain points of the book, humoring it so that readers can grasp the context of the message.
A Living Epistle, Read by All Men comes to: Bring a fresh revelation from the Word of God to spiritually enrich, encourage, and exhort the Body of Christ. Make a distinction between those who follow Christ and those who do not follow Christ so that people can choose Jesus Christ over the world and the anti-Christ. Lift up the bloodstained banner of the gospel of Jesus Christ so that people may experience for themselves the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe.
Unbelievers do not know Jesus Christ neither can they discern Him. The gospel of Jesus Christ is foolishness to them, but to us who have salvation, it reveals the power of God. Non-believers may never attend church, go to a prayer conference, or read the Holy Bible. For many, reading the life of an authentic Christian is reading the Bible because Jesus goes forth from that life. Christian Believers are living messages of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Therefore, it is important for Christian Believers to spread the message of Jesus uncompromisingly, with authentic love, characteristically both in speech and in conduct.
About the Author
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
LaToya C. Dotson emerges as a new-style philanthropist, following the leadership footsteps of her role model, Philanthropist Marian Heard (prior President and CEO of the United Way Foundation), breaking fallow ground, chasing the will of God for her life. At the age of six, while playing in the backyard of her childhood home, LaToya saw a glimpse of her future. Occasionally, she and her siblings played board games on a three-foot-by-three-foot concrete stump located in the backyard. One day, while alone, LaToya stood on that concrete stump as if performing on center stage in front of masses of people, unknowing that God was preparing her for a Christ-like platform before the world. Standing on that concrete stump (the rock) represented her foundation in Jesus Christ.
LaToya C. Dotson is a Christian innovator who brings fresh oil to the Body of Christ using the simplicity of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The sealing of her life by the Spirit of God authenticates her as one of Christ’s Epistles.
Professionally, LaToya currently serves as founder and CEO of Restore The Youth, Inc., a nonprofit rehabilitation organization purposed to combat behavioral delinquency among adolescents. For more information about Restore The Youth you can visit www.restoretheyouth.org.
For future writings and material updates from LaToya C. Dotson, please visit the author’s web site at www.dotsonwritings.com.