Powerful Revelation of Truth

Hey everyone. This is a Word the LORD gave me just now when I was in my kitchen.

The Word of GOD is not open to interpretation. If humans could give it their own definition then it would no longer be the Word of GOD but the word of man. How then could it be applied to anyone’s life? The Bible is to be applied just like medicine. You do not decide where the medicine goes yourself if the instruction is written as to how and when you should use it. In the same way the Word of GOD is not to be misapplied but used in its appropriate context as to be healing to its user.

Thank You Holy Spirit for that Word of wisdom You are teaching me.   

Are you listening?

Reading taken from:  1 Samuel 3

Have you ever had a conversation with someone who only talks about themselves? Or better yet... have you tried talking to someone who doesn't quite pay attention to what you're saying? I'm sure you probably feel that talking with that person is a complete waste of time if you can't even effectively get your message across. Thus, it benefits neither the speaker nor the listener. We all love receptive listeners. Especially when we have something important to tell we would like to be sure that you have the listeners full attention.

In our friendship with GOD it is important to listen. He speaks with those who are prepared to listen. And we find that those individuals who are more atuned to the LORD's voice are more able to make wise choices and lead strong effective and fruitful Christian lives. Their lives are directed by Someone who knows what He's on about.

You must be listening first for GOD to listen to you. GOD speaks to those trusting and who are willing to listen. The voice of His Spirit is heard by the receptive, submitted and contrite. A humble listener who desires to hear the Word of the LORD. 

1 Samuel 3:9-10
So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”
Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” After Samuel had said this, the LORD delivered His message. My question to you is: Are you ready to hear from GOD?

The Bible says in Hebrews 3:15 and 4:7 "Today, if you hear His voice do not harden your hearts."

The Bible also says that GOD rewards the diligent (Hebrews 11:6) and that He will be found by those who seek Him with all their heart (Jeremiah 29:11-13). Trust in the LORD with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5), hear what He has to say. He has a future for you, a bright one. One filled with hope and success. A prosperous one. A destiny.

GOD is going to say something to you today. Maybe through a phone call, through someone you know, the pages of a textbook, or the Bible itself. So make sure you're listening. And if you are grappling with something, ask Him. He will more than listen. He will hear you and respond with your answer.

Whose Perspective

I saw a mural in my neighbourhood.When you look at it closely it looks like a mess, but when you take a step back you get the bigger picture. You see the beauty of it. (all the pieces work together) Life can be like that. (GOD also chooses us to work together) some of the things in life we see as needless. All the pain and the toil, all the grief and difficulties..sometimes we can’t make sense of them, but when we step back and allow the Holy Spirit to enlighten our hearts, He enables us to see things from His perspective..to get the bigger picture. On the grand scale of things we see that “all things work together for the good of those who love GOD and who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

The time has come

If you haven't trusted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, I urge you to make that choice today. There is no way to get to Heaven or have a relationship with GOD without Him. All other religions are false hope. A mirrage.
For there is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

Holding His Hand

When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way;
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

Trust and obey,
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.

Source: http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/582#ixzz1uhH7BmhR



Do you remember that hymn? Well its meaning and implications still ring true today. We are required to trust and obey the LORD if we truly love Him and expect to see any furtherance in our relationship with Him. We are required to worship Him in spirit and in truth, for who He is, not just what He has done. We long to be like Him, and this requires having a childlike faith and spending time with Him. As we go through life it is important to know that He loves you and provides for your every need. The Bible says, "Cast your cares on the LORD and He will sustain you."

No Other Way

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

Repentance Matters

2 Corinthians 7:2-16
vs 10 "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death."

Repentance is a very crucial part of the Christian life. In fact it is important to get into a lifestyle of repentance. Inevitably we will all sin, because nobody is perfect; which is why we need the help of the Holy Spirit. We cannot live a life that pleases GOD without Him (His power working in us). For the Christian living a holy life is the 'rule' and sin is the 'exception'. However, when we do sin we must show remorse and this is demonstrated through repentance and true repentance is demonstrated through change. In simple terms: to make a U-turn. To turn around and change direction. To no longer follow in the pattern of your former lifestyle. To be so astranged from it that people will hardly recognize you. Jesus Christ does that to you (Romans 6). But first we must confess our sins (1 John 1:9-If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.) and admit that we need Him. And this requires being humble. (1 Peter 5:6) Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 
When we do this He will lift us up. He will elevate us; promote us to higher standard of living. (2 Corinthians 3:16-18, 2 Corinthian 4:16 ) Whenever we sin we must be truly sorry for what we have done: bearing in mind that GOD knows our thoughts. If our sorrow is genuine it will lead to change and the rest is history.

Poem

Father GOD we give you now

Every action, thought and word

In complete submission we

Will let Your voice be clearly heard.

Govern our thinking, our lives, our heart

Let a precious fire start

Burning in our hearts within

Notifiying us of sin.