Numbers 25 & 26
Inspired thots
A great revelation hit me today.... the TRUTH finally SANK in deep.
God's holiness is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to Him; it is His HONOR!
God's Holiness is HIS Honor... hence, all that He did and will do will be to guard His honor ~ His holiness. He CANNOT betray Himself for that is what He is like. WOW! Awesome!
Hence, FORGIVE us Lord that we have dishonored You. We have not been serious in maintaining YOUR Honor which is YOUR HOLINESS. We have belittled it so badly, Lord! Forgive, Lord, forgive!!!!
We truly DO NOT DESERVE Your Grace and Mercy; as we repent, turn Your anger from us, Lord, for we are foolish people.
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Eyes that See and Ears that Hear... God!
Numbers 24
Inspired thots
Balaam finally came to his senses and submitted to GOD's will and ways. He finally acted rightly as a servant of God and stood on God's side rather than at the enemy's camp.
He was blessed with'eyes to see God CLEARLY' and "ears to hear God's Words"; only when he submitted to God fully, he could proclaim the right oracles.
v13... I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the the Lord - and I must say only what the Lord says.
God is in FULL control; Take FULL understanding of it and Get on His side ALWAYS!
Inspired thots
Balaam finally came to his senses and submitted to GOD's will and ways. He finally acted rightly as a servant of God and stood on God's side rather than at the enemy's camp.
He was blessed with'eyes to see God CLEARLY' and "ears to hear God's Words"; only when he submitted to God fully, he could proclaim the right oracles.
v13... I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the the Lord - and I must say only what the Lord says.
God is in FULL control; Take FULL understanding of it and Get on His side ALWAYS!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
The World's Approach
Numbers 23
Inspired thots
Balak, king of Moab, ASKED Balaam, a prophet of God to help him against Israel. It is SO illogical to have a non-believer asking a believer to curse another believer. But that is how man is;
The world's approach is the SELF ~ ME over Others! Balak could not take 'No' for an answer although God's response through Balaam remains the same: Blessings for Israel. THREE times Balak tried to coerce Balaam to curse Israel. How foolish!
Oftentimes today, we are foolish like Balak too... we only want God to bless us as we desire; not as how God desires. We have really 'missed the boat'.
Inspired thots
Balak, king of Moab, ASKED Balaam, a prophet of God to help him against Israel. It is SO illogical to have a non-believer asking a believer to curse another believer. But that is how man is;
The world's approach is the SELF ~ ME over Others! Balak could not take 'No' for an answer although God's response through Balaam remains the same: Blessings for Israel. THREE times Balak tried to coerce Balaam to curse Israel. How foolish!
Oftentimes today, we are foolish like Balak too... we only want God to bless us as we desire; not as how God desires. We have really 'missed the boat'.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Obedience with a Pure Heart
Numbers 21 & 22
Inspired Thots
1) Chp 21 ~ the Israelites had success in their wars against the enemies along the way as they followed God's instructions. The Lord provided for their every need... water, safety, victory... etc. They went about conquering although they were humbled not to disturb the land's inhabitants as they requested for safe passage through.
2) Chp 22 ~ Balaam could hear from God yet he was enticed by rewards offered by Balak. Although he HEARD from God Not to go to Balak, Balaam was stirred in his heart over the riches and delayed Balak's men for the night on the pretense of 'seeking' more of God.
Hence, God's anger was stirred that Balaam was lured by the offer of riches.
God can see the real contents of the heart which no one can although outwardly one may say and do the 'right' things.
Inspired Thots
1) Chp 21 ~ the Israelites had success in their wars against the enemies along the way as they followed God's instructions. The Lord provided for their every need... water, safety, victory... etc. They went about conquering although they were humbled not to disturb the land's inhabitants as they requested for safe passage through.
2) Chp 22 ~ Balaam could hear from God yet he was enticed by rewards offered by Balak. Although he HEARD from God Not to go to Balak, Balaam was stirred in his heart over the riches and delayed Balak's men for the night on the pretense of 'seeking' more of God.
Hence, God's anger was stirred that Balaam was lured by the offer of riches.
God can see the real contents of the heart which no one can although outwardly one may say and do the 'right' things.
Monday, December 5, 2011
God's Holiness is Imperative
Numbers 19 & 20
Inspired thots
God instructed the Israelites on so many offerings in order that they may be ceremonially clean ~ i.e. holy ... for He is a HOLY God.
Hence, when the Israelites complained to Moses and Aaron about having no water to drink, it must have been the straw that broke the camel's back... Being humans, they could not endure the constant incessant grumbles of the Israelites; even most gentle Moses fell in his endurance.
Moses acted in anger against the complaining Israelites; however, it was a display of distrust in God. God instructed him to SPEAK to the rock for water but he struck the rock twice. Was striking the rock striking back at God? One must really learn to listen to God AND OBEY if hear correctly.
Holiness is VERY important to God....
> Trusting God is one thing... trusting God ENOUGH to HONOR Him as HOLY in the sight of others is Crucial.
Inspired thots
God instructed the Israelites on so many offerings in order that they may be ceremonially clean ~ i.e. holy ... for He is a HOLY God.
Hence, when the Israelites complained to Moses and Aaron about having no water to drink, it must have been the straw that broke the camel's back... Being humans, they could not endure the constant incessant grumbles of the Israelites; even most gentle Moses fell in his endurance.
Moses acted in anger against the complaining Israelites; however, it was a display of distrust in God. God instructed him to SPEAK to the rock for water but he struck the rock twice. Was striking the rock striking back at God? One must really learn to listen to God AND OBEY if hear correctly.
Holiness is VERY important to God....
> Trusting God is one thing... trusting God ENOUGH to HONOR Him as HOLY in the sight of others is Crucial.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Being in God's Favor
Numbers 17 & 18
Inspired thots
Though there was opposition to Aaron as priest, God proves His choice through signs and wonders. Dont know why the Israelites seem so bent on being forgetful or contentious. They envy Aaron and Moses but yet dare not approach God inspite of all that they have seen and experienced of his greatness.
It is indeed a privilege to be in God's favor as He provides the best! He gave the Levites the best and only asks for a portion as a presentation to God for His provision.
God does not demand much from us although He gives the Best to us.
Inspired thots
Though there was opposition to Aaron as priest, God proves His choice through signs and wonders. Dont know why the Israelites seem so bent on being forgetful or contentious. They envy Aaron and Moses but yet dare not approach God inspite of all that they have seen and experienced of his greatness.
It is indeed a privilege to be in God's favor as He provides the best! He gave the Levites the best and only asks for a portion as a presentation to God for His provision.
God does not demand much from us although He gives the Best to us.
Friday, December 2, 2011
God Makes No Distinction
Numbers 15 & 16
Inspired thots
God is SO good! He does not differentiate anyone who wants to draw near to Him. He allows the same offering and accepts it when it comes with a sincere heart.
God is merciful to those who sin against Him unitentionally. May God remember His mercy upon man who can forget His goodness and holiness so fast.
However, when we despise the Lord and sin defiantly, blaspheme against the Lord and break His commandments intentionally, God will act against us.
Learn from Moses who was always humble, forebearing and interceded for the people even when they rose up against him.
When we hold anything against anyone, we hold it against the Lord. It is important to remain holy and righteous to stand 'between the living and the dead' (v48)
Inspired thots
God is SO good! He does not differentiate anyone who wants to draw near to Him. He allows the same offering and accepts it when it comes with a sincere heart.
God is merciful to those who sin against Him unitentionally. May God remember His mercy upon man who can forget His goodness and holiness so fast.
However, when we despise the Lord and sin defiantly, blaspheme against the Lord and break His commandments intentionally, God will act against us.
Learn from Moses who was always humble, forebearing and interceded for the people even when they rose up against him.
When we hold anything against anyone, we hold it against the Lord. It is important to remain holy and righteous to stand 'between the living and the dead' (v48)
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