Have you ever wanted to be the good and willing child to your parents. Were they kind or rewarding, or were they always stressful and rough with you. Matt. 7:9 Or what man is there of you, who, if his son shall ask him for a loaf, will give him a stone;10 or if he shall ask for a fish, will give him a serpent?11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?12 All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.
We often judge God by the human foibles of our parents and ourselves as parents. But He (God) is so much more. We try to raise our children with love, fallible imperfect human love, He is Love, He is the father to the fatherless (Psalms 68:5) and to us all. We should learn to look to Him for our needs instead of relying on others and ourselves. Philip 4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. We tend of thinking we do it all in our strength, we make a living but that is not God's plan. He wants to do for us abundantly more than we can think or ask. It starts with us believing in Him and his provision. Then doing our part by working and earning what we can and giving him a minimum of 10% tithe so he can anoint and bless the 90% then we follow his example and give Offering over and above the tithe. That is the amount that God can return to you 30 - 60 - 100 fold. This is the only thing in his word he says test me in this.
Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven , and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
We are supposed to make a Giving and God will provide a Living. We must Be a willing and joyful giver to the Lord and he will Bless you abundantly. John10:10 The thief (Devil) cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I (Jesus)came that they may have life, and may have (it) abundantly.
Even more, we must be willing and obedient to follow the Will and Word the Spiritual Leading of
God the Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. Isa. 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith Jehovah: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.19 If ye be willing and obedient , ye shall eat the good of the land.
Even Jesus God's Son had to become willing and obedient to his Father's will for the good of all mankind, by choosing to lay down his life and take on all the pain and suffering and sin of all of us men and women who have ever, or will ever live on this world. Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will , but thine, be done.43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Remember that your greatest reward is always on the other side of willing obedience to God's authority.
May you and yours be blessed and healthy, and ever stay in His protective presence.
Brother John.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
What is Wisdom Worth?
There were a number of people through history who were considered wise. Of these was the biblical figure of Solomon. His father King David had pleased The One True God Jehovah in many ways because he was a man after His own heart. David wanted to build a great and beautiful temple to the worship the Lord in, but the Lord said no let your son build the temple. you have been a great warior and your hands are to bloody. So build a great house for the linage of King David, and pile up the best of materials and precios metals and jewels For your son to build my House Of Worship.
Then when Solomon was finally anointed as king and ready to take on the job, God ask him in a dream what he wanted of Him, what do you think he ask? 6 And Solomon saith, 'Thou hast done with Thy servant David my father great kindness, as he walked before Thee in truth and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with Thee, and Thou dost keep for him this great kindness, and dost give to him a son sitting on his throne, as [at] this day.7 And now, O Jehovah my God, Thou hast caused thy servant to reign instead of David my father; and I [am] a little child, I do not know to go out and to come in;8 and Thy servant [is] in the midst of thy people, whom Thou hast chosen, a people numerous, that is not numbered nor counted for multitude,9 and Thou hast given to Thy servant an understanding heart, to judge Thy people, to discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this Thy great people?'10 And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon hath asked this thing,11 and God saith unto him, 'Because that thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thee many days, nor asked for thee riches, nor asked the life of thine enemies, and hast asked for thee discernment to understand judgment,12 lo, I have done according to thy words; lo, I have given to thee a heart, wise and understanding, that like thee there hath not been before thee, and after thee there doth not arise like thee;13 and also, that which thou hast not asked I have given to thee, both riches and honour, that there hath not been like thee a man among the kings all thy days;14 and if thou dost walk in My ways to keep My statutes, and My commands, as David thy father walked, then I have prolonged thy days.'
All of the book of Proverbs are written by Solomon. There are 31 proverbs one for each day. It would be a search for wisdom and knowledge to read one each day with your other bible reading each day and ask God daily to give you the wisdom and knowledge of SSolomon to apply to yourevery day life needs, and chalanges.
Proverbs 3:13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.14 For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.15 She (wisdom) is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.16 Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.19 Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he established the heavens.
Sounds like what we all search for regularly, Long Life - Riches & Honor - Plesent Ways - Peaceful - happiness. These are the things that follow those who find God's Wisdom, & Knowledge.
Proverb 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
May the blessings of our Lord Jesus, who has paid the ultimate price out of pure love for you and me, thank God(ness), be upon you and youurs until we meet again.
Brother John
Then when Solomon was finally anointed as king and ready to take on the job, God ask him in a dream what he wanted of Him, what do you think he ask? 6 And Solomon saith, 'Thou hast done with Thy servant David my father great kindness, as he walked before Thee in truth and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with Thee, and Thou dost keep for him this great kindness, and dost give to him a son sitting on his throne, as [at] this day.7 And now, O Jehovah my God, Thou hast caused thy servant to reign instead of David my father; and I [am] a little child, I do not know to go out and to come in;8 and Thy servant [is] in the midst of thy people, whom Thou hast chosen, a people numerous, that is not numbered nor counted for multitude,9 and Thou hast given to Thy servant an understanding heart, to judge Thy people, to discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this Thy great people?'10 And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon hath asked this thing,11 and God saith unto him, 'Because that thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thee many days, nor asked for thee riches, nor asked the life of thine enemies, and hast asked for thee discernment to understand judgment,12 lo, I have done according to thy words; lo, I have given to thee a heart, wise and understanding, that like thee there hath not been before thee, and after thee there doth not arise like thee;13 and also, that which thou hast not asked I have given to thee, both riches and honour, that there hath not been like thee a man among the kings all thy days;14 and if thou dost walk in My ways to keep My statutes, and My commands, as David thy father walked, then I have prolonged thy days.'
All of the book of Proverbs are written by Solomon. There are 31 proverbs one for each day. It would be a search for wisdom and knowledge to read one each day with your other bible reading each day and ask God daily to give you the wisdom and knowledge of SSolomon to apply to yourevery day life needs, and chalanges.
Proverbs 3:13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.14 For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.15 She (wisdom) is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.16 Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.19 Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he established the heavens.
Sounds like what we all search for regularly, Long Life - Riches & Honor - Plesent Ways - Peaceful - happiness. These are the things that follow those who find God's Wisdom, & Knowledge.
Proverb 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
May the blessings of our Lord Jesus, who has paid the ultimate price out of pure love for you and me, thank God(ness), be upon you and youurs until we meet again.
Brother John
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Gods Word Of Wisdom Comes Alive!
Some people believe in God, some people believe that God gave us his word "The Bible". Most people believe that at least part of it is true, some people believe that all of it is true. Many today say so what!
The Creator of the universe who also cared enough to love you and knew you even before you were born, wrote you a love letter and a user's manual for the triune being you are(Body, Soul/ mind-will-emotions, Spirit). We are a copy of the Godhead, (God The Father, Jesus The Son, and The Holy Spirit.)
The Truth is greater than you could ever imagine, in the coming days and weeks we are going to explore some of the very questions that believers and unbelievers alike want to know about the past, present, and future of this world and of these days that are lying ahead of us.
As the Beloved disciple of Christ John said in 3rd John verse 2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."
The Creator of the universe who also cared enough to love you and knew you even before you were born, wrote you a love letter and a user's manual for the triune being you are(Body, Soul/ mind-will-emotions, Spirit). We are a copy of the Godhead, (God The Father, Jesus The Son, and The Holy Spirit.)
The Truth is greater than you could ever imagine, in the coming days and weeks we are going to explore some of the very questions that believers and unbelievers alike want to know about the past, present, and future of this world and of these days that are lying ahead of us.
Proverbs1:2 To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;3 To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;4 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:5 That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:6 To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.7 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; (But) the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
- We will address such things as, ...well ...what would you really want to know if you could really have the creator of the universe and your body answer, if you could?
- How about will the world end soon? Will Global warming get us or some crazy with nukes?
- Is there a Heaven or Hell? What will Heaven Look like?
- How do I get wisdom and knowledge?
- Can I really change my life by what I say and believe?
- Is there a special key to getting wealth?
- Is healing and miracles for our day or just for back in Jesus day.
- Why won't God answer my prayers?
- How can a Loving God send people to Hell?
- How will we know when the rapture is close?
- Who or What is the Antichrist?
These are just a few of the questions we will answer in the next few weeks as well as your questions and prayer request.
It has been a pleasure saying hello and outlinining the things I am looking forward to sharing a conversatin with you all about.As the Beloved disciple of Christ John said in 3rd John verse 2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)