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A Way That Seems Right??? Bible Ballistics: BBs #269

29 Friday Apr 2016

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Bible Ballistics: BBs #269    A Way That Seems Right???

 

It seems we are inundated with information, options, and facts these days—but much of what we hear and see is much less than the “truth”! We live in a world gone awry with “selfies” and everything focused on “ME”! But those of us who follow Jesus are called to walk to a ‘different drum’, if you would. We are called to keep our eyes and hearts fixed on Jesus, and filter everything around us with eyes trained by the fruit of the Spirit, in contrast to the fruits of the flesh.

“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.” Galatians 5:19-26

I know this is a bit lengthy but it is so important that we understand that those who belong to Jesus are a “new creation”, and are to walk by the Spirit of Jesus not the spirit of the world! We need to examine the things around us in light of the differences revealed above. We are to measure and examine the things that we see and hear by the standard that God has established, not the perverted, twisted and corrupt agenda of the world.

We can fool people, people can fool us, and we can even fool ourselves, but we will never fool God. And when we stand before HIM, and we all will, we will give an account of why we didn’t obey the One who died for us. For ultimately all sin is against God, and as God told the children of Reuben, Manasseh, and Gad, when they asked to be able to claim their land on the “other” side of the Jordan:

“But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the Lord: and be sure your sin will find you out.” Number 32:23

We can hide our sin from people, sometimes even those closest to us, but God hears and sees all and it is God that we will give an account to in time. And it is God’s Word and God’s standard that we will be accountable to!!! And He won’t have to guess.

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.” Hebrews 4:12-13

So my challenge to us today is, check your ways! Be sure you are following the right ‘God’ and that you haven’t been distracted and deceived by the world and it’s lies!

“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Proverbs 14:12 & 16:25

And how do we make sure that we are going the right way? I’ll just share a couple of concise scriptures to help you check the enemy at the door, so to speak.

“Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.” Psalm 119:133

Get in the Word of God and hide it in your heart and mind.

“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Psalm 119:11

And then examine all things by God’s ‘checklist’!

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8

So measure the things that are around us in light of “who” we belong to, and what HE has said. After all my friends, Jesus IS truth. Not just ‘a’ truth, but “TRUTH”, period!!! And while there is a way that “seemeth” right to men, there is only ONE way that is “The Way”. His name is Jesus, and He alone will lead us into “abundant life”, when we choose to follow HIM!

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6

 

 

 

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Stormy Weather!!! Bible Ballistics: BBs #268

27 Wednesday Apr 2016

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Bible Ballistics: BBs #268    Stormy Weather!!!

 

We spent much of the afternoon and evening yesterday watching the storm forecasts. The prediction for severe weather was looming, and when you live in Oklahoma, you know to keep an eye “skyward”, and be prepared for the storms that may come, the tornados that can drop from the sky and turn life and limb upside down. But thank God, we only got the rain and the wind this time.

But there are also storms of life that have nothing to do with the atmosphere or weather. They are storms of crisis, emotion, love or grief. And I just want to take a few minutes of your time today to remind you that we serve the God who cares about our welfare—the one who is the greatest shelter in the entire world. The Almighty Creator God of the universe not only created you, but He knows where you are and He cares.

“Humble yourselves therefore

under the mighty hand of God,

that he may exalt you in due time:

7 Casting all your care upon him;

for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7

We can humble ourselves before the God who cares, for the very reason that HE IS GOD—and HE does CARE!!! He is there for you, and you can trust Him, and rest in His grace and power.

“For thou hast been a strength to the poor,

a strength to the needy in his distress,

a refuge from the storm,

a shadow from the heat,

when the blast of the terrible ones

is as a storm against the wall.” Isaiah 25:4

He knows the foes you face and His strength can carry you through, if you will but trust yourself to His care.

“From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee,

when my heart is overwhelmed:

lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For thou hast been a shelter for me,

and a strong tower from the enemy.

4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever:

I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.” Psalm 61:2-4

No matter where you are, He will hear your cry and know what you need!

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” Proverbs 18:10

Safety may sometimes be in ‘numbers’, but there is ALWAYS safety in the “strong tower” of the Lord God Almighty and His Son Jesus Christ.

So come to Jesus with all your storms, trials and/or difficulties! Praise Him and thank Him that He is ever at work in your life. And remember, “God never says, ‘oops’!” (David Ring), because your situation didn’t catch Him by surprise! God knows your storms and He is able to deliver—in, out, or through!!! Look up; see the One who died for YOU!!! The One who gave His life (when He didn’t have to) will give life, eternal life, to all who will believe in His death, burial and resurrection for our sin. He loves you! He gave His life for yours! HE IS ABLE!!! He hasn’t given up on YOU, or you wouldn’t be here. He sent this message for YOU! “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” (Matthew 11:15)

“And Jesus said unto them,

I am the bread of life:

he that cometh to me

shall never hunger;

and he that believeth on me

shall never thirst.

36 But I said unto you,

That ye also have seen me,

and believe not.

37 All that the Father giveth me

shall come to me;

and him that cometh to me

I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:35-37

“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6

I pray blessings on your day, dear one. If your soul is hungry, Jesus will fill your soul with Himself—His love, and His Spirit–because He is able and He cares!!! He proved that at Calvary! If you “hear” His voice, won’t you respond to Him? He truly loves you and cares about your life!!! And He is coming soon!!!

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Looking To See A Miracle Or Be One??? Bible Ballistics: Vol. 7 No. 21

24 Sunday Apr 2016

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Bible Ballistics: Vol. 7 No. 21 Looking To See A Miracle Or Be One???

We are living in a time when people claim to have the ability to demand of God a miracle, either for themselves or others. It’s a time when people are drawn by the allure of a “mystic” and/or “visible” display of the power of God. A time when we hear teachers and preachers who gain great followings from their promise to put on a “miracle” show—to ‘guarantee’ that they can bring healings of all kinds of diseases and problems. But is this an evidence and manifestation of the true Spirit of God, or something else? Are people seeking God and His presence or are they simply looking to demand and manipulate the power and/or presence of God to their own benefit or glory? Jesus addressed this seeking and pursuit of the “miraculous” and it may fly in the face of popular Christian culture and focus.

“Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. 39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: 40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” Matthew 12:38-40

The religious leaders of Jesus’ day wanted Him to “prove” that He was the Messiah. They wanted a “miraculous” sign to warrant their attention, recognition or acknowledgement of Jesus’ authority and the veracity/truth of what He was saying. They wanted to back Him into a corner and make demands on His agenda and His purpose. Jesus gave import to this issue by giving the same answer to the leaders when they made the same kind of demand a second time.

“The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. 3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? 4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.” Matthew 16:1-4

On this occasion Jesus rebuked them for not being able to “discern the signs of the times”. Then He once again says that “A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign”—that our goal isn’t to go around “looking” for miracles to happen to prove “anything” about God. In contrast, when we are walking with God, we will see the miraculous nature of God in all of His work around us, beginning with the creation! The omnipresence of God can be experienced by His children at every turn, yet we are not to go around seeking the visibly “miraculous” to confirm or display His presence and work, that are ever active around us! We are to seek God and His kingdom first and foremost.

“Therefore take no thought, saying,

What shall we eat?

or, What shall we drink?

or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek🙂

for your heavenly Father knoweth

that ye have need of all these things.

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;

and all these things shall be added unto you.

34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow:

for the morrow shall take thought

for the things of itself.

Sufficient unto the day

is the evil thereof.” Matthew 6:31-34

We are not to seek after the things that the world (‘the Gentiles’) seeks after—the miraculous, the spectacular, the blitz and bling, which are all futile in and of themselves. Only God can give purpose and direction to our lives, and our goal is always to be seeking Him. But we often forget that Jesus also said that while we are seeking God, we are also to be seeking “his righteousness”—the righteousness of God! And there is only one way to seek the “righteousness” of God—and that is via HIS son. And it is always by faith—NOT by sight, miraculous or otherwise!

“Therefore if any man be in Christ,

he is a new creature:

old things are passed away;

behold, all things are become new.

18 And all things are of God,

who hath reconciled us

to himself

by Jesus Christ,

and hath given to us

the ministry of reconciliation;

19 To wit,

that God was in Christ,

reconciling the world

unto himself,

not imputing their trespasses unto them;

and hath committed unto us

the word of reconciliation.

20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ,

as though God did beseech you by us:

we pray you in Christ’s stead,

be ye reconciled to God.

21 For he hath made him to be sin for us,

who knew no sin;

that we might be made the righteousness of God

in him.”     2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Our focus is to be the message of reconciliation ‘by Jesus Christ”, as Paul mentions in another scripture:

“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

We are to “glory in the Lord” Himself, not in the “tricks” that He can do!!! He isn’t a heavenly ‘genie’ to come at our beck and call, or when we rub the lamp—He is the sovereign, almighty God of the universe—HE IS GOD, and we are NOT!!! We are called to humble ourselves before God and one another—NOT to be dictators to God, as to when, where or how HE is to work in our midst!!!

“…….. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”     1 Peter 5:5b-7

“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” James 4:10

We should pursue an attitude of humility before God and others—if you would, we are to “BE” the miracle of God’s grace, love and transforming power before the world. Yet much of American Christendom today is seeking to put on a better “show” than the church down the road, trying to harness the power of God for their own glory and benefit—this is NOT biblical Christianity. Humility, devotion to the true grace of God, and a total dependence on God to do the saving IS our biblical responsibility before God. God is our total source in every thing and not our minion, whom we can instruct at our discretion. We are to be HIS servant NOT vice versa!!! (See Job 38, for an interesting perspective!)

“Abide in me, and I in you.

As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself,

except it abide in the vine;

no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

5 I am the vine,

ye are the branches:

He that abideth in me,

and I in him,

the same bringeth forth much fruit:

for without me ye can do nothing.” John 15:4-5

We are saved to be a reflection of God’s grace and glory before a lost and dying world. The Gospel is what Jesus Christ has done for us at the cross—His death, burial and resurrection for sin. He is the one who took our place—He gives us life for death, and we must be sure that we are bowing before Him, humbling ourselves before Him and not dictating to Him! We are to “BE” a miracle of grace to a world that needs Jesus, not by conforming to the world, but by yielding to the “righteousness” of God which conforms us into the image of Jesus. Not living in the “lusts of the flesh”, but for the glory of God The Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the precious Holy Spirit, whom Jesus has given to be with us through all of our life and journey as believers, through this world of sin and temptation. Being miracles of God rather than seeking after them (I’m talking about selfish demands, not legitimate requests for God’s intervention according to His Word, His Spirit and His Word).

We can live confident lives, committed to and focused on the total trustworthiness and sovereignty of our God. He never makes mistakes, and His will is to be our desire—not showmanship!!! Just as we saw in Matthew 6, we are to seek God first, and trust to His sovereign control in every aspect of our lives. Not seeking our will, but HIS!

“After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven,

Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come,

     Thy will be done

in earth,

as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power,

and the glory,

for ever. Amen.” Matthew 6:9-13

It is imperative that we keep our eyes on Jesus, knowing that He told us to seek God’s will NOT our own:

“Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done”

It requires determination and devotion to “seek” God and His kingdom, not simply His benefits, His works and/or His miracles. We must be willing to seek after “Thy kingdom” and “Thy will”, or we may fall for the allure of the world trying to make “OUR” will God’s, and expecting Him to “perform” when we demand—just as the religious leaders of Jesus’ time demanded a “sign” from Him to satisfy their selfishness. Or we can trust God to be doing HIS work, in our lives, in HIS time!

“And we know that

all things work together for good

to them that love God,

to them who are the called

according to his purpose.

29 For whom he did foreknow,

he also did predestinate

to be conformed

to the image of his Son,

that he might be the firstborn

among many brethren.” Romans 8:27-32

Are we willing to trust God with our life and do things HIS way, regardless of what results may or may not come of our efforts. Remember God called us to take the gospel to the world—NOT conforming ourselves or the message to accomplish results! We are called to take the gospel to the world—NOT to join them in their lusts.

“So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

9 For we are labourers

together with God:

ye are God’s husbandry,

ye are God’s building.

10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder,

I have laid the foundation,

and another buildeth thereon.

But let every man take heed

       how he buildeth thereupon.

11 For other foundation can no man lay

than that is laid,

which is Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:7-11

There is only one foundation, only one way, and that is through the Gospel of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ for sin—only one way—only one message. That is what we are called to share, not the appeal of the world, or it’s methods. We are to preach “Christ and Him crucified”!!! Our lives are to be aligned with an attitude of humility and service to our Lord, NOT behaving as spiritual dictators (although we are to hold one another accountable to righteous living with love and compassion). We are servants of the Most High God, NOT His dictator!

“I beseech you therefore, brethren,

by the mercies of God,

that ye present your bodies

a living sacrifice,

holy,

acceptable unto God,

which is your reasonable service.

2 And be not conformed to this world:

but be ye transformed

by the renewing of your mind,

that ye may prove

what is that good,

and acceptable,

and perfect,

will of God.

3 For I say,

through the grace given unto me,

to every man that is among you,

not to think of himself

more highly

than he ought to think;

but to think soberly,

according as God hath dealt

to every man

the measure of faith.”    Romans 12:1-2

Paul’s urgent plea is that we be yielded to God in all things so that the world can see Christ in us. We are to “BE” the miracle of God’s grace before the world, not on a pursuit of the miraculous for our own benefit, or to “prove” anything for God or His Son Jesus! God never called us to “prove” His character but to display it! So will you join me in being committed to “BE” a miracle of God’s work of righteousness? Don’t get caught up in the “bling” of the worldly, false teachers and preachers who call others to follow them and “seek” the miraculous—for whatever reason. It’s our calling. May we not seek “proof” but “BE” the proof of God’s redeeming, transforming power before the world. Or you can join the “wicked and adulterous” generation seeking for a sign, the sign that Jesus accomplished in His death, burial and resurrection? And that is the only “sign” that Jesus promised the wicked that they would see! And it’s the sign that the world rejected and keeps on rejecting.

So let’s proclaim and live the truth of Jesus—the miracle of salvation. Jesus is there for you!

“Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. 18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.” Hebrews 2:17-18

Jesus’ miracle of salvation can transform any one into His miracle of grace. Look up, trust to His grace and then press on—focusing on Jesus Himself, not on just His awesome power. HE IS THE MIRACLE!

“God, who at sundry times

and in divers manners

spake in time past

unto the fathers

by the prophets,

2 Hath in these last days

spoken unto us

by his Son,

whom he hath appointed heir of all things,

by whom also he made the worlds;

3 Who being the brightness of his glory,

and the express image of his person,

and upholding all things

by the word of his power,

when he had by himself purged our sins,

sat down

on the right hand

of the Majesty on high:” Hebrews 1:1-3

The greatest miracle of all is salvation. Is that sufficient for you? His salvation alone is sufficient for “abundant life” and “godliness”! The world seeing the miracle of Jesus IN us, and coming to know Him in all His fullness—no compromise or worldliness required!

“,Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

And the light IS Jesus—not joining the world and trying to bring them to light—but us “Being” light in the dark place, not joining the dark to tell them about the light. The light of God’s righteousness is what the world needs—not false wonders! We don’t have to walk in the “dark” to witness of the “light”!

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12

Blessings on your week! Be that miracle of grace!!!

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Praying For You!!! Bible Ballistics: BBs #267

22 Friday Apr 2016

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Bible Ballistics: BBs #267    Praying For You!!!

One of the very best things that we can do is to PRAY!!! No matter what comes at us, no matter how our hearts may ache, no matter what answers we can’t seem to find, no matter what direction or understanding we may be seeking —the answer can always be found in prayer. Now I’m not saying the answer will always come “immediately” but it will come, even when it’s not the answer we were expecting or desiring! Our God is always working in our lives to conform us to the image of our Lord Jesus Christ—we have only to seek His face in prayer and through the searching of the scriptures.

“And we know

that all things work together

for good

to them

that love God,

to them

who are the called

according to his purpose.

29 For whom he did foreknow,

he also did predestinate

to be conformed

to the image of his Son,

that he might be the firstborn

among many brethren.” Romans 8:28-29

We can pray in confidence knowing that God is working in our lives in every thing— every issue, every crisis, every question, every trial, every pain, and every sorrow—every thing! Your problems and concerns are not a surprise to God, and if we’ll but look to HIM in all these things we will find the strength, wisdom and courage to walk forward and press on with and for Jesus. He is faithful!

But the thing I really want to share this morning is that I am praying for you. And like many of the prayers that I pray for others, my prayer for you is from scripture. There is a storehouse of gold to be mined in the prayers of scripture. The one I’d like to share with you this morning is a prayer that is precious to my heart because it is such an all encompassing and heartfelt yearning for the spiritual good and growth of those God sends into our lives. So this my friends, is the prayer of my heart for you today. May God speak to your heart today and meet you where you are—for while I don’t know your specific need, my God does!!!

“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you,

and to desire that

ye might be filled

with the knowledge

of his will

in all wisdom

and spiritual understanding;

10 That ye might walk worthy

of the Lord

unto all pleasing,

being fruitful

in every good work,

and increasing

in the knowledge of God;

11 Strengthened with all might,

according to his glorious power,

unto all patience

and longsuffering

with joyfulness;

12 Giving thanks

unto the Father,

which hath

made us meet

to be partakers

of the inheritance

of the saints in light:

13 Who hath

delivered us

from the power of darkness,

and hath translated us

into the kingdom

of his dear Son:

14 In whom we have

redemption

through his blood,

even the forgiveness

of sins:”     Colossians 1:9-14

May God bless you to truly to experience and know His presence in “all wisdom and spiritual understanding” today. Amen and Amen! And the reason we can be confident is because of Jesus:

“Who is the image of the invisible God,

the firstborn of every creature:

16 For by him

were all things created,

that are in heaven,

and that are in earth,

visible and invisible,

whether they be thrones,

or dominions,

or principalities,

or powers:

all things were created by him, and for him:

17 And he is before all things,

and by him all things consist.

18 And he is the head of the body, the church:

who is the beginning,

the firstborn from the dead;

that in all things he might have the preeminence.” Colossians 1:15-18

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When I Am Afraid??? Bible Ballistics: BBs #266

20 Wednesday Apr 2016

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Bible Ballistics: BBs #266    When I Am Afraid???

We’ve shared some pretty heavy subjects lately, but then I’ve had a heavy burden from the Lord. But today I’d like to share a brief word of encouragement to hopefully brighten your day. We all have things facing us, which may bring alarm and/or fear; but whether it’s health issues, financial issues, family problems, work crises, or just plain frustration and confusion in this crazy world we live in, God has a word for us today.

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”    Psalm 56:3

I love this verse for it’s simple power. We all have times of fear, be it justified or imagined, and that fear must be dealt with. Yet our loving God, who knew we would have to face fear, reminds us that He has us, and the issues that we are facing, in His mighty hand, and we can trust it all to HIM! Praise Him! Praise Him! Praise HIM!!! He is trustworthy and He never fails—NEVER!

“For the Lord your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the Lord your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over: 24 That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the Lord, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the Lord your God for ever.” Joshua 4:23-24

Joshua had a message of encouragement for the children of Israel, and that message is as true today as it was those thousands of years ago. Just as our God was faithful to lead and protect His children then, HE is still on the throne watching over His children today—those who have come to Him by repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He is working through every detail in our life to grow us as well as to glorify Himself through our faithfulness in those fearful times. We are the display case for the power of God!!! But what are we displaying? That is up to us, so let’s choose wisely, because our God never fails! And He IS able!

“Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.” Psalm 89:13

But what is our part? Our part is to yield our will to His, to trust Him to direct our steps and provide for our every need, to humble ourselves before God and submit ourselves, as believers, to one another.

“Likewise, ye younger,

submit yourselves unto the elder.

Yea, all of you

be subject one to another,

and be clothed with humility:

for God resisteth the proud,

and giveth grace to the humble.

6 Humble yourselves therefore

under the mighty hand of God,

that he may exalt you

in due time:

7 Casting all your care upon him;

for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:5-7

I hope this bit of encouragement will bless you in this middle of the week, and I pray that God will guide, direct and comfort your heart, regardless of what fears may be looming around you. Remember—look up, trust His grace, and press on!!!

“A word fitly spoken

is like apples of gold

in pictures of silver.” Proverbs 25:11

Amen and amen!

 

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