Hey readers: Sorry for the long silence, I have been scrambling to arrange a new website for you to visit soon and all the other work necessary for living, eating and sleeping.
But enough of that, look up for your redemption draws nigh (close).
As we look at the world news and listen to the scuttlebutt around us, it sure sounds like we are in the last moments of time as we know it. Soon we will hear the trump of the ages sound and we will be caught up to meet Him (Christ) in the air. Do not be discouraged by what you see and hear, this is the time to get excited! He's coming soon!
All we have to do is 1) be sure we are ready to go when He calls, 2) be looking for His coming, and 3) be about our Father's business.
The Bible says we are to comfort and encourage each other with these words -- SO BE ENCOURAGED! NOW! BECAUSE HE IS COMING! AND WE ARE GOING WITH HIM WHEN HE COMES!
Warren
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Colossians 1:23
This verse has two powerful things we need to realize (among several others).
The first is found in the word 'ground', which in the Greek means 'foundation'. It is vital to have a solid foundation in your Christian walk; this is found in Christ, the prophets and apostles teachings. This is the easiest of the two to appropriate to our lives, as it mainly has to do with understanding the principles with our mind. We know in whom we have believed. We know what we have believed and we know what we should do with our belief. The hard part is doing it.
The second word, 'settled', is the other side of the coin, so to speak. This is the part that deals with our heart's reaction to what we know and determines what we do.
If we know 'our God will supply all of our needs' and we get nervous when we run short, then what we do doesn't match what we know so this tells us that even though we have a good foundation, we aren't settled or secure in that knowledge alone -- we worry and fret because of uncertainty in the face of trials and troubles.
To win in this battle we must not move away from what we know, but rather make that the means to action and victory. In other words, ... believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. That doesn't just apply to the born again experience, but also to ANY AND EVERY CRISES WE FACE.
The Bible teaches us to TRUST and OBEY. God will NOT fail. He will do what He says He will do, so trust Him because HE IS TRUSTWORTHY!
So - GO WITH GOD!
The first is found in the word 'ground', which in the Greek means 'foundation'. It is vital to have a solid foundation in your Christian walk; this is found in Christ, the prophets and apostles teachings. This is the easiest of the two to appropriate to our lives, as it mainly has to do with understanding the principles with our mind. We know in whom we have believed. We know what we have believed and we know what we should do with our belief. The hard part is doing it.
The second word, 'settled', is the other side of the coin, so to speak. This is the part that deals with our heart's reaction to what we know and determines what we do.
If we know 'our God will supply all of our needs' and we get nervous when we run short, then what we do doesn't match what we know so this tells us that even though we have a good foundation, we aren't settled or secure in that knowledge alone -- we worry and fret because of uncertainty in the face of trials and troubles.
To win in this battle we must not move away from what we know, but rather make that the means to action and victory. In other words, ... believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. That doesn't just apply to the born again experience, but also to ANY AND EVERY CRISES WE FACE.
The Bible teaches us to TRUST and OBEY. God will NOT fail. He will do what He says He will do, so trust Him because HE IS TRUSTWORTHY!
So - GO WITH GOD!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Psalm 1 - commentary
"Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law he meditates day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; his leaf shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper." Psalm 1:1-3
This Psalm is a comparison between the Godly and ungodly. Its purpose is to encourage us to live Godly and discourage us from living ungodly. To do this David gives simple, straightforward word pictures anyone can understand. This is not a hidden message, it simply says: living Godly is good; living ungodly is bad.
First, we see the negative positions we could choose: ungodly counsel, the lifestyle of sinners and the judging position of scorners (those who scoff at Godly ways and methods). The Psalmist says we are blessed if we don't do those things or go those ways. It precludes that to walk in those ways will bring sorrow and suffering along with God's judgment, while to avoid them brings blessing in life from God.
Second, the contrast of delighting in following God's law and meditating or carefully considering what it has to say and then doing what it says, is presented as the way to walk. He is saying this is the better way to live.
Third, he tells us the result of living for God and following His ways: Picture -- a healthy, growing green tree planted by a continuous source of water and supply. He says we will be like that tree -- producing fruit (good works) at the right time and for the right purpose. We will not suffer shortage in despair or be in danger of losing the good stuff. Whatever we do will prosper, whether we see it or not. God is in control of the circumstances for the believer and follower of His ways and He says that He will turn even the evil to good for us. Praise His Name!
The last three verses of this psalm sum up the position of the ungodly and the Godly. Verse 4 talks about the surety that the ungodly are living without this assurance and in fact are so unstable on their shaky premises that they are like 'chaff' (the husks of wheat) that the wind blows away (becomes useless and lost).
Verse 5 says the ungodly will not have any hope of standing up before God in the judgment, they will be banished from His presence forever. In addition, they will be separated from the righteous and not be allowed to partake of the blessings laid up for the righteous. In conclusion verse 6 points to the permanence of the Godly and the demise of the ungodly. Obviously we should -- GO WITH GOD!
Warren
This Psalm is a comparison between the Godly and ungodly. Its purpose is to encourage us to live Godly and discourage us from living ungodly. To do this David gives simple, straightforward word pictures anyone can understand. This is not a hidden message, it simply says: living Godly is good; living ungodly is bad.
First, we see the negative positions we could choose: ungodly counsel, the lifestyle of sinners and the judging position of scorners (those who scoff at Godly ways and methods). The Psalmist says we are blessed if we don't do those things or go those ways. It precludes that to walk in those ways will bring sorrow and suffering along with God's judgment, while to avoid them brings blessing in life from God.
Second, the contrast of delighting in following God's law and meditating or carefully considering what it has to say and then doing what it says, is presented as the way to walk. He is saying this is the better way to live.
Third, he tells us the result of living for God and following His ways: Picture -- a healthy, growing green tree planted by a continuous source of water and supply. He says we will be like that tree -- producing fruit (good works) at the right time and for the right purpose. We will not suffer shortage in despair or be in danger of losing the good stuff. Whatever we do will prosper, whether we see it or not. God is in control of the circumstances for the believer and follower of His ways and He says that He will turn even the evil to good for us. Praise His Name!
The last three verses of this psalm sum up the position of the ungodly and the Godly. Verse 4 talks about the surety that the ungodly are living without this assurance and in fact are so unstable on their shaky premises that they are like 'chaff' (the husks of wheat) that the wind blows away (becomes useless and lost).
Verse 5 says the ungodly will not have any hope of standing up before God in the judgment, they will be banished from His presence forever. In addition, they will be separated from the righteous and not be allowed to partake of the blessings laid up for the righteous. In conclusion verse 6 points to the permanence of the Godly and the demise of the ungodly. Obviously we should -- GO WITH GOD!
Warren
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