” at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, ” 2 Samuel 11
The story of Davids fall and our fall also.
Instead of leading his people in battle, the king is relaxing on his couch. Going to his roof, looking about for something to interest him.
When we are looking for something, rather than doing what we should, the Devil is always willing to provide.
Are any beyond this temptation? Continue reading
How long, oh Lord? How long will the heavens be as brass? How long will You ignore me?
Hide not Your face, Let your peace and joy fill my heart. Answer my plea.
You are my shepherd, I shall not want. Those are your words, Lord.
Your word is truth. You are not a man that you should lie.
Thank you lord, for the answers I do not yet see. I Love You Jesus.
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“The Lord watches over His Word to perform it”
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Last Tuesday in our mens meeting, both of these phrases were mentioned. “By this I know and I am fully persuaded.”
They are both found in Scripture.
By this I know :
* The word of the Lord in your mouth is true. Her son was raised from the dead. (1 Kings 17)
By this I know :
* That you love me, because my enemy did not triumph over me. (Psalm 41)
By this I know:
* When I cry unto you, my enemies turn away, because you are for me. (Psalm 56)
I am fully persuaded :
* That what you have promised, will be done.
(Romans 4)
Do you know? Are you fully persuaded?
The writer of Proverbs says, let thine heart. Let thine heart, sounds like something our heart desires to do, that we need to let it do.
I believe this to be true. All of mankind is seeking and searching for something bigger than themselves. Some look for it in science, some look for it in false religions and some find it in Christ.
In Proverbs three, the writer said: ” <strong>My son forget not my law, but let thine heart keep my commandments.”
1 Samuel 2:35
King James Version (KJV)
35 And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever.
What is a faithful priest?
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We find this warning in the book of Malachi, the full quote from the Amplified Bible is this:
“Therefore keep a watch upon your spirit [that it may be controlled by My Spirit], that you deal not treacherously and faithlessly [with your marriage mate].”
Is there something in your life that you treasure? A car your home a piece of jewelry? It could be anything , a picture, a peice of furniture, something you treasure beyond all be else.
I have a few things, a jewelry box my grandfather made as his senior project in wood shop.
My father made a table, with shelves for books and a drawer that locks. Also a senior project.
On my mothers side I have my great grandfathers clock….We have this beautiful mirror from my wife’s side of the family.
I treasure these things , and would hate to lose them but they really are not important.
What I treasure most, ( in this world), is my wife and daughter, They love the Lord. My wife sets a great example.
The treasure, I would bring to your attention, is beyond price, it’s mercy and grace, salvation and the peace of God that passes all understanding.
It is the blessing of knowing and walking with Jesus. Of learning to take up his yolk and to do his work and his will.
That is a treasure to hold onto and keep every day of our life. God has paculiar treasures also.
Do you know what God considered a treasure? We find it mentioned in Exodus 19:5.
” Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:”
To be God’s peculiar treasure, all we need to do is obey his voice and keep the covenant.
The covenant is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and love our neighbors as ourselves.
Deuteronomy 7:6 tell us a little more about being a peculiar treasure for God.
“For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
If we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, we are a special people to God, a holy people, a people loved by God and forgiven.
1 Peter 2:9
” But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”
A people who can go into the Holy of Holies to find grace and mercy in our times of need.
Are you a peculiar treasure unto God, do you seek to walk with Him, to know Him, to love Him, to be obedient to Him ?
Are only real requirement is love. If we love, we will find ourselves sharing His awesome greatness, His unfettered love grace mercy and forgiveness.
As we seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, all of our needs will be fulfilled, we will find ourselves sharing his greatness everywhere.
Lord please, change my heart, make me a vessel that You can use to draw people to You, to heal the sick, to comfort the hurting, to cause the blind see, the deaf to hear and those with hard hearts to turn towards you.
Thank you for your word, your power, your grace and your love.
Once saved always saved? Not biblical. I get such a kick out of people who say God has to do things the way they believe.
Please, understand this; God is love, and would have all come to the knowledge of salvation.
“a step between me and death.”
The words of David to Jonathan,, Sauls son.
King Saul wanted to kill David but his son Jonathan, loved him. David was now officially on the run.
We are all just a step away from death. I wonder often why am I still alive. I am vile, unclean, sinful.
Forgiven.
Have you ever cried out, depart from me; O Lord, for I am a sinner?
Has the Lord ever done anything with you, to you, or through you, that was so big, you cried out, Lord depart from me?
“Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”
Will the Lord be pleased?
With our works, will, or attitudes? Will we hear “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” ???
“Behaved himself wisely:”
In the first post by this name we find David, in His youth being chosen by God, to be King of His Nation.
He was a “man after Gods own heart” and it mentions 4 times in 1 Samuel 18, that he “Behaved himself wisely.”
* He went where Saul sent him. (Into harms way, into battle and won).
* He went in and out among the people. (they knew and loved him and the “Lord was with him”; Saul was afraid of him).
* He behaved himself wisely: (Saul became his enemy, the people believed in and set store on his name).
He became a great king, a leader and lover of God.
Until he wasn’t.
“Behaved himself wisely.”
David, as a young man, was chosen by the Lord to replace Saul as King. Saul hadn’t made it through his first battle, before disobeying and disappointing the Lord.
Samuel, mourned for Saul, the Lord told him He had rejected Saul, stop mourning and go find a new King.
” I have provided me a king,”
We know David was a “man after Gods own heart.”
One of the ways we see that played out is:
“He behaved himself wisely.” This phrase is written 4 times in 1Samuel 18 alone.
” David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely:
David had slain Goliath, had been splitting his time between home and Sauls service. He is now full-time in the Kings Court. He plays to calm Saul when he is troubled by an evil spirit from the Lord.
Saul made him head of the army, sent him into battle, hoping he would be killed.
GRIEVE NOT :
That’s really a pretty silly demand, you can hardly tell someone not to grieve the death of a loved one, or when seeing someone who had promise, fall away into sin or rebellion.
It hurts us in the center of our being. It makes us sorry, sad, disappointed or grieved.
We do have the power to stop the Lord from being grieved though.
The secret to putting a smile on Gods face:
My wife revealed it to me this morning. She lamented that she hadn’t spoken on the phone with Celeste, our daughter for 2 or 3 days.
That caused me to think of the joy I receive when she calls me to say Hi, how are you, I love you.
I am sure God receives joy when we just call on Him to tell Him we love Him, to thank Him for His many blessings. (When we aren’t asking or complaining ).
That’s it, tell Him you love Him, Thank Him. Praise and Worship. …THAT WILL MAKE GOD SMILE.
Why does God allow pain and suffering? – http://wp.me/p39Q8G-i6
My wife told me this AM that I am reverting to my heritage. Negative City. I get it honestly, I don’t think my Mother ever ate a meal out, that was perfect.
The meat, tough, under or over cooked, or the vegetables raw, hard or soggy, tea too sweet, ect….
Unfortunately, I tend to be a lot like that, not about food but people who have the nerve to disagree with my enlightened views.
So to remedy the problem, I need to get back into the Word, Fast and Pray. Expecting the Lord to honor His Word, putting His Yoke on and walking with Him.
So yes, Fasting is a big part of the answer. I will humble myself and pray, waiting for His guidince, direction and protection. Knowing He hears our plea.
Lord, draw me close to You, thank You that in the Holy of Holies I will receive Grace and Mercy in my times of need.
Ezra 10:1 (Revival) – http://wp.me/p2JpvQ-1j8
Are you the one who reminds God, You Promised?
Lord, help us to desire You.
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