Psalm 1
Inspired thots
There are THREE types of people whom we should avoid at all costs:-
a) the WICKED
b) the SINNERS
c) the MOCKERS
The wicked only gives bad counsel; they TALK a lot ... 'crap' and unsound advice which one should not waste time listening to; the wrong advice stirs up ill & negative feelings.
The sinners are active in their wrong doings; one should not be partakers of their bad actions lest one gets engulfed in them and the reputation be marred.
The mockers gather to make fun of others with the false impression of a 'jolly good time'. However, their contents are rotten and displeasing in God's sight when they disrespect others with their mocking.
The TOTAL man is one who stays focused on God and His word. He is likened to a tree that is at the RIGHT Place at the Right time performing the RIGHT values; the total man will be nourished by the streams to yield fruit in due time. Every part of him (leaf) functions well for there is sufficiency and contentment. No wonder he prospers!
Such a beautiful picture of CONTENTMENT... that is success in life!
The END RESULT of the wicked and sinners is identified; the choice is yours alone to make. The wise will consider eternity. Prov 1:7
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! :)
Monday, October 8, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
You CANNOT Fathom God Fully
JOB 42
Inspired thots
God spoke... Job and his friends heard Him; so close was God to them that they could hear what He said. How awesome! They had clear understanding of what God said to them. And all was silenced when God spoke; no one can justify himself before the Almighty who need not account or prove Himself to humans.
No one can fathom God without God opening the mind. We are reduced to mist which is blown away easily. The WISE would SEEK GOD PERSONALLY to hear what GOD has to say concerning any situation instead of seeking counsel elsewhere.
Inspired thots
God spoke... Job and his friends heard Him; so close was God to them that they could hear what He said. How awesome! They had clear understanding of what God said to them. And all was silenced when God spoke; no one can justify himself before the Almighty who need not account or prove Himself to humans.
No one can fathom God without God opening the mind. We are reduced to mist which is blown away easily. The WISE would SEEK GOD PERSONALLY to hear what GOD has to say concerning any situation instead of seeking counsel elsewhere.
IMPOSSIBLE to contend with God
Job 40 - 41
Inspired thots
It is quite impossible to overcome one that is stronger than you. No one subdue a strong man; how much more God who is the maker of heaven and earth.
Who will dare challenge the Almighty God who can do all things and does no wrong? NO one can contend with God or fault Him as it would be the mere man who is with errs. It is even not righteous of one to claim to be righteous before God for our righteousness is like filthy rags.
We will only provoke God to more anger if we try to justify ourselves; we can only plead for His mercy and grace over anything that comes upon us. Our only help is from the Maker Himself.
Inspired thots
It is quite impossible to overcome one that is stronger than you. No one subdue a strong man; how much more God who is the maker of heaven and earth.
Who will dare challenge the Almighty God who can do all things and does no wrong? NO one can contend with God or fault Him as it would be the mere man who is with errs. It is even not righteous of one to claim to be righteous before God for our righteousness is like filthy rags.
We will only provoke God to more anger if we try to justify ourselves; we can only plead for His mercy and grace over anything that comes upon us. Our only help is from the Maker Himself.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
ONE Question From GOD SILENTS ALL
Job 38-39
Inspired thots
After the foolish boasting of self proclaimed wisdom, God spoke. ONE Question from Him will silent ALL. No one can answer God for HE ALONE is awesome; He is omnipresent and omniscient. HE SEES and KNOWS ALL.
Nothing is hid from Him. HOW can one Boast when our self righteousness is as filthy rags? Hence, it is better to be humble and not claim wisdom for God knows....
Inspired thots
After the foolish boasting of self proclaimed wisdom, God spoke. ONE Question from Him will silent ALL. No one can answer God for HE ALONE is awesome; He is omnipresent and omniscient. HE SEES and KNOWS ALL.
Nothing is hid from Him. HOW can one Boast when our self righteousness is as filthy rags? Hence, it is better to be humble and not claim wisdom for God knows....
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The LITTLE We Know of God
JOB 35 - 37
Inspired thots
God is so awesome; we may use thousands of words to picture Him or fathom His ways but we would still fall short of what God really is. There are indeed no words that can fully describe Him. Although He does not change, yet He is so omniscient that it is impossible to behold Him fully.
All that Job and his friends say of God is true but applicable in different situations. It is through our experiences with God that we get to KNOW God BETTER. Hence, we should make every effort to KNOW God MORE and MORE.
No one can really speak on God's behalf without knowing Him really well; God chose His own prophets to SPEAK to His people.
Inspired thots
God is so awesome; we may use thousands of words to picture Him or fathom His ways but we would still fall short of what God really is. There are indeed no words that can fully describe Him. Although He does not change, yet He is so omniscient that it is impossible to behold Him fully.
All that Job and his friends say of God is true but applicable in different situations. It is through our experiences with God that we get to KNOW God BETTER. Hence, we should make every effort to KNOW God MORE and MORE.
No one can really speak on God's behalf without knowing Him really well; God chose His own prophets to SPEAK to His people.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Knowing God WITHOUT FULL Understanding
JOB 32 - 34
Inspired thots
Job's 3 friends became silent after Job justified himself but another younger friend, Elihu, spoke. His speech showed his youthful encounter with God; he has not yet known the deeper character of God like Job or have understanding to keep silent like Job's friends because they knew Job spoke rightly.
There is wisdom in age; it matures one in thoughts and spirit especially if one uses time to develop a close relationship with God. The young has limited knowledge and experience of God and hence, holds a skewed perspective of God like Elihu. He did right in allowing the older ones to speak first but he did not understand the truth of the matter in the conversation.
Elihu understood only the basics of God; righteous people will not be afflicted by evil. He has yet to experience a deeper relationship with God. But God is merciful and gracious to all who seek Him.
Inspired thots
Job's 3 friends became silent after Job justified himself but another younger friend, Elihu, spoke. His speech showed his youthful encounter with God; he has not yet known the deeper character of God like Job or have understanding to keep silent like Job's friends because they knew Job spoke rightly.
There is wisdom in age; it matures one in thoughts and spirit especially if one uses time to develop a close relationship with God. The young has limited knowledge and experience of God and hence, holds a skewed perspective of God like Elihu. He did right in allowing the older ones to speak first but he did not understand the truth of the matter in the conversation.
Elihu understood only the basics of God; righteous people will not be afflicted by evil. He has yet to experience a deeper relationship with God. But God is merciful and gracious to all who seek Him.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Living TRUE & RIGHT Before God
JOB 30 & 31
Inspired thots
Job searched himself in all aspects to check if he could have lived falsely before God; he would have confessed and repent if it were so but he is found to be righteous. Hence, one can only wait on God for deliverance and be humble.
God is Almighty; no one can know His ways fully or set Him on 'the desired course'. It is God who works and allows situations to come our way. He ALONE has all things planned well for His glory. We can only plead for His mercy!
Inspired thots
Job searched himself in all aspects to check if he could have lived falsely before God; he would have confessed and repent if it were so but he is found to be righteous. Hence, one can only wait on God for deliverance and be humble.
God is Almighty; no one can know His ways fully or set Him on 'the desired course'. It is God who works and allows situations to come our way. He ALONE has all things planned well for His glory. We can only plead for His mercy!
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