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What's up! It's Friday and it seems fall is finally here in East Tennessee. Was super foggy this morning on my way home. It made me think again about a scripture from yesterday. A friend had that scripture tattooed on their foot to remind them. "Walk by faith, not by sight" 2 Corinthians 5:7. While driving through the fog not really knowing what was coming next ahead. I had to have faith that everything was going to be ok. I'm not saying I wasn't prepared to swerve if need be, but I knew I didn't need to stop to get where I needed to be. Now, that brings me to today. I have often said that life is like a vapor. It's here and then it's gone. We must take care of business while we are able. let's dig into some of the good stuff and see what it shows us..........
Bible Verse: John 9:4 "I must work the works of Him that sent Me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work."
Ok, I am that military "Hoo-yah" kinda guy and I read this a while back and it pumped me up! "We shall have all eternity in which to celebrate our victories, but only one short hour before the sun sets in which to win them." God had plans for us. It's time we got off the bench and into the game. We are only given so many days. A limited number of days in which to be about the Fathers business. Are you going to spend your days investing in the things of this world, or putting up treasures in heaven? Do you invest in people around you? Do you help someone when they are in need. Do you love the un-loveable? Do you share your faith? If not now, then when?
Are you going to start sowing seeds of salvation or are you going to plant happiness in this life alone? When?
Are you going to do something nice for your wife / kids / family / boyfriend / girlfriend / stranger? When?
Are you going to write a love letter to the one you love letting them know how much they truly mean to you? When?
Make a promise to yourself right now that you will not put off until tomorrow what you should be doing today! Life is a vapor! Have a great day and God bless.
Morning! It's a drizzly morning here in East Tennessee. I have been sitting on my back porch this morning drinking a cup of coffee and it got me thinking of what someone said to me one day. Did you know the man is supposed to bring his woman coffee? It says so right in the Bible..... "He-Brews"!!!!! I know a little corny but, kinda cute. Well, this morning I just sat there and enjoyed spending some quiet time. I have a problem and it sometimes drives me nuts. I am a planner and a go-getter! Sometimes we can plan too much and go-get too hard. It doesn't matter if the key fits in the door if you rush to put it in and its upside down! Let's dig into the good stuff and see what we can find.............
Bible Verse: Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
I guess the one word that comes to mind is faith. If you believe something with all of your heart then you must have the faith that God will work it out. In the book of John a nobleman's son became ill, so he went to Jesus to heal him. When he found Jesus, he asked Him to come to his home. But instead of physically going to the boy's bedside, Jesus healed him by His word. John 4:50 says, "And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way." Now, that's faith! There have been things that have happened in my life lately that I believe with all my heart God had done them. Yet, I try to control them. Whether it's speeding things up or slowing them down. Most of the time trying to grab the steering wheel and push the gas. Ok, so I have a control problem! I get it! Where's my faith?
What the cool part about the story of the sick son was it wasn't a wonder, not a sign, not a vision, not two angels playing tic-tac-toe on the boys ribs, or cold chills going up and down his spine...the man believed Jesus' Word and went on his way! He had that much faith! Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible.
I will not doubt in darkness what God has showed me in the light. Doubt sees the obstacles, faith sees the way. Doubt sees the darkest night, faith sees the day. Doubt is scared to take a step, faith soars on wings of eagles. Doubt questions who believes, faith answers, "I"! I will walk by faith not by sight! Have a great day and God bless.
What's up!!!! Are you having a good week? If you are a Christian and have been under attack or have been having some really hard times, have you ever just asked why? I mean wondered why God was allowing you to go through those hard times. Yeah, I know we've all heard the saying "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" right? Well, sometimes that just doesn't help but, I think this will! Let's dig into the good stuff and see what it shows us...........
Bible Verse: Psalm 26:2-3 "Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. For Thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in Thy truth."
Ok, How does Ford make sure their vehicles are safe for people to drive? They put their vehicles onto a proving ground. They're driven hundreds of miles over rough roads and through water and heat, screeching, turning, twisting, hitting the brakes, accelerating to top speeds. They want to see if that automobile will stand the test. They want to push it to its limits and see if it will still perform.
Now, this is the same with our spiritual lives. God gives the test first and the lesson afterwards. I know that really stinks sometimes. Read throughout Scripture and you will find this to be true. Joseph was tested. David was tested. Moses was tested. Peter was tested.
When God gets ready to prove you, He is not going to test you in the good times because that is not a test. Anybody can serve God in the sunshine. The test is not how you behave when there is victory all around, the test is how you behave when God brings you to the wilderness. He wants to know what is in your heart. Are you fully devoted to God? Or, are you a fair weather Christian? have a great day and God bless.
Was up early today and just sat of the back porch listening to so many birds and bugs doing they're thing. Then I saw this white furry caterpillar crawling across the floor heading for higher ground. I took my foot and pushed it back. It turned back around and continued to head for higher ground. Every time I pushed it back it turned around and for some reason continued in the same direction. It never wavered, nor changed directions even after numerous set backs. I must say I did this probably 6 or 7 times. I know I might have been a little mean but, it got me thinking. When we have a mission. When God has given us a mission or we feel led to serve Him in some way. Do we ever complain while doing it? Complain because we don't have the resources or the help to do it? Hey listen, I have been so guilty of doing this over the years. When I should have just rolled up my sleeves and got to work. Let's dig into the good stuff and see what it can show us..........
Bible Verse: Philippians 2:14-15 "Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world."
I guess the bottom line is or maybe the problem with many of us is when we obey God and murmur while we are doing it! And I think God is taking notes, because halfhearted obedience isn't obedience at all. Remember, God is looking at the heart, not the deed that's in 1 Samuel 16:7. Yeah, I had to looked it up.
Have you ever thought about why we murmur? Well, in my opinion, if it's worth anything is because we've taken our eyes off the cross. Jesus didn't murmur on the way to there for us. This got me to thinking.........Do I thank God for the pains my life? Or only the gains? Boy, what a reality check! Ephesians 5:20 says, "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." I am going to do my best this week to give more thanks for the things God has given me. Because He can so easily take them away. Have a great day and God bless.
I have spent the last three hours mowing and really enjoying quiet time. I guess you would say doing some self examination. Thoughts just kept filling my head. Well, really questions. The thought that God loves us even when we sometimes turn our back to him. If He loves us then, how much will He love us if we actively pursue Him. If we talk to Him as if He's our best friend. I don't know about you but, I have so many questions. I have found that the more I pursue Him, the more He shows me. Kinda funny how that works. Let's dig into some of the good stuff and see what it shows us.........
Bible verse: James 1:5 "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
Now, some of us have a problem asking for help but, in James 1:5 it tells us that if we lack wisdom, we are to ask God. Let me tell you what I think that means. If you lack wisdom, just ask for it. God is a "giving" God. Have you even thought of God as the "giving" God?
What's crazy is that God desires to pour out His blessing upon you? I know that's hard to believe for some people that think He's all about punishing you for doing wrong. Now on the other hand, do you say to yourself, "Oh goodie, goodie, let me see what I can get from God"? Or does it humble you a little bit that the God who created the air you breathe, the ground you walk upon, and the body you are in...this God loves you and wants to bless you? I hope it is as humbling for you as it was me. Have a great day and God bless.
