Proverbs 28:9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination. NASB
I thought about what an insult to the Lord it must be to pay no attention to what He says, and then expect Him to pay attention to us when we ask of Him. That is downright rude!
Really, how would I feel if I were speaking to my beloved children and they weren't listening? I can tell you exactly how I'd feel first hand. It's awful to have to keep repeating myself, to the point of exasperation if I'm not able to get their attention. I don't like it when they nod their heads with their mp3 players in their ears and completely miss what I said. How do I know they missed it? Because they haven't done what I asked of them. Nor have they always acknowledged my love for them but their ears were dull of hearing and they turned away without returning my love.
Is this not a picture of rebellious Israel? Could it be us, His beloved bride? No. His bride fully respects Him and loves Him. She is without blemish, washed in his own blood. However, we are warned of this in Hebrews....
Hebrews 2:1 We must therefore pay even more attention to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away. HCSB
Is there really a possibility of our drifting away? I would give an emphatic 'yes' as an answer, else we wouldn't be given this admonition.
That's a side issue, free of charge.
Let's turn this around. Let's get a picture of His awaiting bride, waiting with oil in her lamp, for her Beloved could come at any time. She is giving her full attention daily to Him, and has an open ear at every hour. How does He respond to such a one who asks of Him?
John 15:7 But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! NLT
I am purposing in my heart to give attention to His Word, much closer attention, my full attention, treasuring His Words and laying them up in my heart. This honors Him. When we give Him this place in our heart, that only he should have we become one with Him, and hears us. We have His heart, and He has ours.
The Lord bless each one of you.
__________________ When one asked a leader of a Hindu nation what would cause them to move towards Christianity he responded with great clarity and directness, “First, I would suggest all you Christians, missionaries and all, must begin to live more like Jesus Christ. Second, practice your religion without adulterating it or toning it down. Third, emphasize love and make it your working force, for love is central in Christianity. Fourth, study the non-Christian religions more sympathetically to find the good that is within them in order to have a more sympathetic approach to the people.”
Hebrews 2:1 We must therefore pay even more attention to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away. HCSB
HIS WORD is life to us and health to all our flesh.. without HIS daily WORD we have no peace.. joy.. or direction.. we have no confidence.. and hope for our future.. We are easily knocked down.. and helpless.. Praise GOD for our SAVIOUR who is with us every day.. and speaking to us at all times...
GOD bless you too Cindy..
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Feed the people around you with your smiles, and your face will become like Christ's inexhaustible basket of bread that fed thousands of people. Your face can feed people hungry for love in their life or at that very moment. "There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread." - Mother Teresa ♥
Hebrews 2:1 We must therefore pay even more attention to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away. HCSB
HIS WORD is life to us and health to all our flesh.. without HIS daily WORD we have no peace.. joy.. or direction.. we have no confidence.. and hope for our future.. We are easily knocked down.. and helpless.. Praise GOD for our SAVIOUR who is with us every day.. and speaking to us at all times...
And so we fix our gaze on Jesus. We keep our eyes on His Word.
Proverbs 4:20 My son, pay attention to my words;
listen closely to my sayings. 21 Don't lose sight of them;
keep them within your heart. 22 For they are life to those who find them,
and health to one's whole body. 23 Guard your heart above all else,
for it is the source of life. 24 Don't let your mouth speak dishonestly,
and don't let your lips talk deviously. 25 Let your eyes look forward;
fix your gaze straight ahead. 26 Carefully consider the path for your feet,
and all your ways will be established. 27 Don't turn to the right or to the left;
keep your feet away from evil.
HCSB
__________________ When one asked a leader of a Hindu nation what would cause them to move towards Christianity he responded with great clarity and directness, “First, I would suggest all you Christians, missionaries and all, must begin to live more like Jesus Christ. Second, practice your religion without adulterating it or toning it down. Third, emphasize love and make it your working force, for love is central in Christianity. Fourth, study the non-Christian religions more sympathetically to find the good that is within them in order to have a more sympathetic approach to the people.”
Is. 60:1-2 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
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Psa. 3:3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Proverbs 28:9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. NASB
I thought about what an insult to the Lord it must be to pay no attention to what He says, and then expect Him to pay attention to us when we ask of Him. That is downright rude!
Really, how would I feel if I were speaking to my beloved children and they weren't listening? I can tell you exactly how I'd feel first hand. It's awful to have to keep repeating myself, to the point of exasperation if I'm not able to get their attention. I don't like it when they nod their heads with their mp3 players in their ears and completely miss what I said. How do I know they missed it? Because they haven't done what I asked of them. Nor have they always acknowledged my love for them but their ears were dull of hearing and they turned away without returning my love.
Is this not a picture of rebellious Israel? Could it be us, His beloved bride? No. His bride fully respects Him and loves Him. She is without blemish, washed in his own blood. However, we are warned of this in Hebrews....
Hebrews 2:1 We must therefore pay even more attention to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away. HCSB
Is there really a possibility of our drifting away? I would give an emphatic 'yes' as an answer, else we wouldn't be given this admonition.
That's a side issue, free of charge.
Let's turn this around. Let's get a picture of His awaiting bride, waiting with oil in her lamp, for her Beloved could come at any time. She is giving her full attention daily to Him, and has an open ear at every hour. How does He respond to such a one who asks of Him?
John 15:7 But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! NLT
I am purposing in my heart to give attention to His Word, much closer attention, my full attention, treasuring His Words and laying them up in my heart. This honors Him. When we give Him this place in our heart, that only he should have we become one with Him, and hears us. We have His heart, and He has ours.
The Lord bless each one of you.
I am purposing in my heart to give attention to His Word, much closer attention, my full attention, treasuring His Words and laying them up in my heart. This honors Him. When we give Him this place in our heart, that only he should have we become one with Him, and hears us. We have His heart, and He has ours.
a big amen
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2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him.
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Hi all I will be away for a week with three of our children.. at the beach... Pulling them out of school but needed for rest, family time and to get away.. GOD has provided for this and I look forward to it and being with our children away from here for awhile.. God bless you all.. ((Hugs)) Thank you to those who have prayed for our family..
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Feed the people around you with your smiles, and your face will become like Christ's inexhaustible basket of bread that fed thousands of people. Your face can feed people hungry for love in their life or at that very moment. "There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread." - Mother Teresa ♥
Hi all I will be away for a week with three of our children.. at the beach... Pulling them out of school but needed for rest, family time and to get away.. GOD has provided for this and I look forward to it and being with our children away from here for awhile.. God bless you all.. ((Hugs)) Thank you to those who have prayed for our family..
I hope you have a wonderful time together.
__________________ When one asked a leader of a Hindu nation what would cause them to move towards Christianity he responded with great clarity and directness, “First, I would suggest all you Christians, missionaries and all, must begin to live more like Jesus Christ. Second, practice your religion without adulterating it or toning it down. Third, emphasize love and make it your working force, for love is central in Christianity. Fourth, study the non-Christian religions more sympathetically to find the good that is within them in order to have a more sympathetic approach to the people.”
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