Zephaniah 1-3
Inspired thots
The Judgment of God shall come upon His people and the earth for their stubbornness and wickedness. No one can rely on any one else or anything in God's judgment. The wise shall repent and stay close to God to avoid His fearsome judgment.
Yet the Lord is merciful and compassionate; He loves. He restores His people. He will give them time to repent. He brings calamity upon them to turn back to Him; yet, not many will respond favorably to the Lord's calling. How sad!
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, January 10, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Unwavering Faith in God
Habakkuk 3
Inspired thots
Many undesired events or circumstances may come your way but unwavering faith in God is required to enjoy God's deliverance and His peace. Our attitude should follow that of Habakkuk; pleading for God to exercise mercy in His wrath; for all have sinned and keep hoping in God; remembering all His wonders & works in life.
How important than to have our faith in God firmly established.
Inspired thots
Many undesired events or circumstances may come your way but unwavering faith in God is required to enjoy God's deliverance and His peace. Our attitude should follow that of Habakkuk; pleading for God to exercise mercy in His wrath; for all have sinned and keep hoping in God; remembering all His wonders & works in life.
How important than to have our faith in God firmly established.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Our Response vs God's Response
Habakkuk 2
Inspired thots
Our ways are SO different from God's ways... hence, our responses to Him and His will also differ. We are required to WAIT on the Lord and WATCH His mighty works while He WORKS His WILL. What He says will come to pass; we must wait patiently even though it seems slow.
Many who grow impatient may try to take matters into their own hands or turn to idols for a quick fix. It is interesting to note the strong need for patience in waiting on the Lord. Let the Lord have His way... in His time.
Inspired thots
Our ways are SO different from God's ways... hence, our responses to Him and His will also differ. We are required to WAIT on the Lord and WATCH His mighty works while He WORKS His WILL. What He says will come to pass; we must wait patiently even though it seems slow.
Many who grow impatient may try to take matters into their own hands or turn to idols for a quick fix. It is interesting to note the strong need for patience in waiting on the Lord. Let the Lord have His way... in His time.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Communing with God
Habakkuk 1
Inspired thots
Having a close relationship with God allows us to commune with Him any time to understand His works in life. There may be many issues that distraught us for we are so finite. But it is OK to seek God's wisdom and ways for better understanding; He will answer.
The way things happen in life is always part of God's plan; it is just that WE dont understand the ways of God; as Isaiah said in 55:8,9 - God's ways and thoughts are not the same as ours.
Inspired thots
Having a close relationship with God allows us to commune with Him any time to understand His works in life. There may be many issues that distraught us for we are so finite. But it is OK to seek God's wisdom and ways for better understanding; He will answer.
The way things happen in life is always part of God's plan; it is just that WE dont understand the ways of God; as Isaiah said in 55:8,9 - God's ways and thoughts are not the same as ours.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
The Good & Bad of the LORD
Nahum 1,2,3
Inspired thots
The first two chapters reveal the GOOD and 'BAD' sides of God. He will avenge His people on those who oppressed them unjustly. He will restore goodness and blessings to His people as He delivers them. It is the wise one who hides in the shadow of the Almighty instead of leaning on self or depending on others; for no one can stand before the Lord.
The third chapter reveals that Evil would be destroyed by God although they may reign for a time. God is always in control of every situation.
Inspired thots
The first two chapters reveal the GOOD and 'BAD' sides of God. He will avenge His people on those who oppressed them unjustly. He will restore goodness and blessings to His people as He delivers them. It is the wise one who hides in the shadow of the Almighty instead of leaning on self or depending on others; for no one can stand before the Lord.
The third chapter reveals that Evil would be destroyed by God although they may reign for a time. God is always in control of every situation.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Patiently Waiting for the Lord
Micah 4 & 5
Inspired thots
It is not easy to wait upon the Lord when things do not go your way. There is an inner struggle that wants to trust in the Lord and wanting things your way quickly. The world does impact us more than we think; it is easier to incline towards what can be seen than what cannot.... hence, live by faith and not by sight!
Jesus shall come again and deliver His own who waits patiently until the end. The way to wait on the Lord is to keep the heart and mind focused on Him and the heavenly things instead of letting the world crowd in or take precedence.
Inspired thots
It is not easy to wait upon the Lord when things do not go your way. There is an inner struggle that wants to trust in the Lord and wanting things your way quickly. The world does impact us more than we think; it is easier to incline towards what can be seen than what cannot.... hence, live by faith and not by sight!
Jesus shall come again and deliver His own who waits patiently until the end. The way to wait on the Lord is to keep the heart and mind focused on Him and the heavenly things instead of letting the world crowd in or take precedence.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Accountability by the Leaders
Micah 3
Inspired thots
Leaders of God's people shall be called to account for their erroneous ways of leadership among the people. They would need to account their deeds and advice to God's people; whether in driving them towards God or away from Him. Those who did the latter shall be punished while the former must be steadfast until the Lord delivers. Otherwise, He does not hear their cry of help.
It is important for God's leaders to hear from Him clearly and convey the right message to the people; otherwise, there would be deception and leading away from God. Only those with the Holy Spirit can have God's power and wisdom to speak God's words rightly to His people.
Inspired thots
Leaders of God's people shall be called to account for their erroneous ways of leadership among the people. They would need to account their deeds and advice to God's people; whether in driving them towards God or away from Him. Those who did the latter shall be punished while the former must be steadfast until the Lord delivers. Otherwise, He does not hear their cry of help.
It is important for God's leaders to hear from Him clearly and convey the right message to the people; otherwise, there would be deception and leading away from God. Only those with the Holy Spirit can have God's power and wisdom to speak God's words rightly to His people.
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