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As for God, –
“As for God,”
The first words of Psalm 18:30.
“As for God.”
I sit in wonder and amazement, at the Majesty, Love and Grace of God, of His Eternal Nature and ways, while contemplating that short phrase. “As for God”
As you know, I have a thing for abandened and neglected things. It started when I noticed beautiful old farm houses, left to rot, while the family, lives in a new mobile home beside it.
Beautiful old schools, hospitals, government buildings being torn down, to be replaced with souless, unimaginative boxes.
I think it started after WWII, everyone wanted something new, the things that were built to last hundreds of years, were replaced with things with a life span of 30 years or less.
This my friend, is why we have bridges collapsing, roads full of holes and frost heaves.
Our electrical grid and sewer and water facilities all needing repair.
Our infrastructure falling apart around us.
We think in the “NOW”.
We must change our thinking to the eternal.
The legacy of the post WWII generation is; “That can be replaced.” Whether our electronics, buildings, life partners or unborn babies.
Everytime we replace the old, tried and true, in buildings, morality or family we loose a piece of our souls.
God has an Eternal way of life for whosoever will accept it.
Psalm 18:30
King James Version (KJV)
“As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.”
A perfect way:
A way where we will find the peace that passes understanding, the joy unspeakabe and full of glory. A way of comfort, love and forgiveness. A way that touches, heals and saves others.
The Word of the Lord is tried:
We can rely on His promises. Though His timing can give us fits. His Word is Truth. If it is not working in your life, check your side of the promise.
He is a shield to those that trust Him:
He protects, guides and directs all who listen and walk with Him.
His way is eternal.
His words are true.
His love and grace will see you through.
THINK ETERNAL, ACCEPT AND WALK WITH JESUS.
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Disappointed? – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
Do you believe God? That His Word is true?
Philippians 4:19
King James Version (KJV)
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Is your need being supplied?
Are we blameless? – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
Blameless, a Biblical word, not used often in regular conversation. It is more typical to hear, “It’s not my fault”. Than “I am blameless.”
I have not really thought of that word till I read Rebecca Brands post:
“Why we should strive to be blameless… “– http://wp.me/p4Fs0f-t5
Proverbs 13:6
New Living Translation (NLT)
“Godliness guards the path of the blameless,
but the evil are misled by sin.”
She makes a simple but eternally important point.
“We can never “not sin” due to our natures BUT we can strive to be blameless in this world.
How?
By being led the Holy Spirit.”
To be blameless. Now here is a goal, that I never thought to attain.
I have been struggling with the sin that so easily besets me for 30 + years. It never occurred to me I might be “blameless.”
2 Peter 3:14b
King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore, beloved, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.”
To be found in Him in peace, without spot, and blameless. Be diligent to seek that which is of God; and to do the following:
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
King James Version (KJV)
“ Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil.
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.”
Spirit, soul and body be preserved blameless, that is what being sanctified wholly, (set apart unto God), is all about.
2 Corinthians 5:21
“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.”
We are righteous, blameless because of Jesus and His blood, we have a responsibility to become wholly sanctified, by the study of and acceptance of His Word.
2 Timothy 3:16
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
Knowing scripture helps God to mold and make us into His image.
Philippians 2:13-15
King James Version (KJV)
“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. 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;”
Blameless and harmless, doing all without murmuring and disputing, (complaining).
Lights in the world, because God works in us, doing His will and His good pleasure. That we might:
Philippians 3:9
“And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:”
Our righteousness, our blameless standing before God is only through the sacrifice of Jesus.
Proverbs 13:6
King James Version (KJV)
“Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.”
As a newborn has original sin, but is blameless. So a man reborn in Christ, covered with His blood is blameless.
Rebecca said it better:
“we can strive to be blameless in this world.
How?
By being led the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 8:13-15
King James Version (KJV)
“For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
Thank you Rebecca for bringing this truth to mind.
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Who am I, O Lord? – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
Have you ever had occasion, to ask the Lord: “Who am I?”
Moses asked that question when the Lord sent him to the Hebrews and Pharaoh. Moses tried to change the Lords mind by reminding Him who he was.
I am just a shepard Lord, I don’t speak well, I am nobody, why would they listen to me? I am not worthy, O Lord. Send someone else.
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Hebrews 12:1
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Philippians 3:13-14
King James Version (KJV)
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
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Are our hearts and ears open? – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
Deuteronomy 6:4-6
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”
The Lord is calling us: (We are Israel, today. His chosen.)
He has called us, to hear Him, To listen. To use our ears for more than a hat rack. To recognize and understand His voice. To do His will.
The Lord is telling us:
Open your hearts, receive His word, meditate, sing and pray His Word, His Commands, His Laws. Keep them in our hearts.
Love the Lord with all your heart. Become a love slave, yearn to learn of Him, to walk with Him, to do His work in His way, in His will and time.
Open our ears and hearts:
Only then will we receive the mercy, grace and knowledge to fulfill His will.
Proverbs: 18. 15.
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
O, Lord that we would be prudent and wise.
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Finding the perfect place: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
On most of the vehicles I have owned and driven, (45+ years worth), the heater adjustment has been a sliding lever, hot to the right and cold to the left.
They have all shared the same condition.
It is impossible to adjust to a comfotable temperature. It is either way too hot or chilling cool.
You carefully bring the lever to the that area, the place, where you know, it will be the perfect temperature. (The pleasant place, a place of rest, peace and comfort).
Suddenly, it no longer slides freely.
There is an area, a place on this sliding scale, (1/4″ long), that you have to muscle through.
It is impossible to put that lever in the spot you long to find. You drive forever, too hot, too cold, too hot, too cold.
There is no peace. No rest. No joy to be found. It is a fact. Accept it. It is impossible to reside in, to live in, that perfect place.
In my vehicles, that is my lot in life. Not so in Christ.
A lot of us, seem to have the same problem, in our Christian walk. Finding that perfect place, where we know God wants us, and will use us.
We long to reside in that place, but cannot find it. We are either too hot, (trying too hard), or too cold, (not trying at all). We do not understand how to muscle through to this perfect place. That is because it is a secret place.
Psalm 91:1-3
King James Version (KJV)
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.”
We can live in the secret place by Departing from evil.
Psalm 34:14
“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
Seeking the Lord:
Psalm 105:4
“Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore.”
If we seek Him we will find Him:
Deuteronomy 4:29
“But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.”
Quit seeking where you should be, what you should do, the things that you desire.
The secret of living in the secret place is:
Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
The secret of the secret place is:
The Lord will can use you, right where you are.
The Lord can use you, flaws and all.
The Lord loves us, even when we miss the mark.
Amen and Amen.
(My Dad and brothers work)
Seek the Lord.
James 1:8
“A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.”
James 4:8
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
So simple and impossible to do. Lord, please bring me to this place, where I seek only You.
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A sweet savour to the Lord: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
What makes a sweet savour (smell, aroma), to the Lord? We find it mentioned 46 times in the Bible, most in the Old Testament. All concerning burnt offerings.
The first offering was spontaneously made by Cain and Able. (A freewill, giving back to the Lord). Long before the Priesthood, and formal offerings were implemented.
It is interesting to note:
There is no mention that it was a burnt offering.
Cain was the first to bring an offering, the fruit of the ground. Followed by Able, with a perfect lamb.
The Lord rejected Cains offering but excepted Ables.
Why?
I believe it was because Cain was proud of his accomplishments, the tilling, weeding, picking the best. (Because of him, it was a good crop).
Where Able brought a perfect lamb, without spot or blemish, acknowledging the Lords perfect work.
After this Cain killed Able and left the presence of the Lord. There was no sweet savour.
I write unto you: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
In the book of 1 John, we find the writer, telling us 12 times why he wrote to us.
I thought it might be interesting to find out what he felt was so important. He imparted several Truths of the Gospel.
1 John: 1. 4.
“And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.”
Save me, O God; The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
Assorted verses from Psalm 69, the cry of my heart.
“Save me, O God;”
I love You, Lord. I need You to deliver me from this body of sin and death. My Natural Man, refuses to die.
Do I know Why? Yes, because I feed him in secret, he is a giant in my life. I allow him to rule.
Somethings must be given up: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
When Moses decided to see what was going on with the burning bush, He received a direct order from God.
Exodus 3:4-6
King James Version (KJV)
“And when the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.
And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
That they may see, and know: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
“That they may see, and know”
There is a reason the Lord hardened Pharaohs heart and did many signs, wonders and miracles.
There was a reason Jesus did so many signs, wonders snd miracles. It is the same reason He said we would do the same and more.
THAT THEY MAY SEE:
Isaiah 41:20
King James Version (KJV)
“That they may see,
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7 Spirits of God:
The Spiritual – As if the mystery of God wasn’t deep enough, (the Trinity), He had to add that there are seven Spirits of “God”. (The Deity or Trinity).
To further complicate our understanding the word “God” in the Old Testament is from the Hebrew, Elohim and means “Creator, Supreme Ruler”, “Adoni”, also means “Supreme Ruler” (used for God or a man who rules), and discribes The work and life of Jesus in the Old Testament.
In the New Testament the word “God” is from the Greek and means “Deity or Trinity”, and I believe discribes primarily the Father or Lord (Yahway or Jehovah) of the Old Testament, in the New.
Now the Father and Son and Spirit, are one, but with different Natures, Attributes and Characters, (explained in post, “Jesus in the Old Testament”).
the Lord preserved David: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
David defeated many Nations and the people became his servants. And:
“the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.”
Why and how do I get to that place of preservation?
It is so simple….but incredibly hard for we humans.
We must:
first: deny ourselves-defeat, destroy our natural man.
second: submit ourselves to God, learn to love and obey Him.
third: learn to pray, praise, sing and dance to and for the Lord.
If you can do these simple things, you would be well on your way to preservation.
You would also be a better man than I.
I am naturally hard to get along with, impossible to correct and stubbornly stupid.
BUT, I LOVE THE LORD AND KEEP TRYING.
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