1 Thessalonians 5
Inspired thots
Yes, truly many Christians are wondering about the last days. Will Jesus come in my era? the constant question as world events happen without warning and creating fear and chaos. Truly these are the signs of the times.
As a child of God, I should know for Paul advised a watchfulness for it; though the exact day is unknown but the conditions leading to it are clear. The Lord's coming is liken to 'a thief in the night' (v2) - when it is dark and quiet with everyone resting and unaware. How scary! All the more to be alert. Darkness with the world's ailing economy and empty promises as well as catastrophic events. Quiet when all seems to be well. Resting with all guards are let down. Never let my guard down; just as a ready soldier, rest in full armour! (Ephesians 6)
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! :)
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Guidance from the Spirit & Word
1 Timothy 4
Inspired thots
The chapter begins with 'the Spirit clearly says...'
1) it is important to HEAR what the Spirit says; for He says it clearly. I should be able to hear Him.
~ the Spirit tells of things in the future; things to come - 'in later times...'
I need to take heed; take alert.
~ Deception;
~ Extremism; not to marry; not to eat certain foods
2) the POWER of God's word and Prayer
~ consecration of everything God created so that I can enjoy
~ PRAY according to God's word and will, and it shall be done
3) TRAIN up to Godliness
~ nothing comes automatically; salvation has to be worked out after receiving it freely
~ deception can be thwarted if trained to recognise it
~ consecration can be achieved when trained to embrace it through the word of God
4) HOPE in GOD
~ if that is lost, one is deceived easily
~ if that is focused, one continues on the right path
5) PROGRESS in my life
~ as a testimony
~ effort must be put in: alertness, study the Scriptures
Inspired thots
The chapter begins with 'the Spirit clearly says...'
1) it is important to HEAR what the Spirit says; for He says it clearly. I should be able to hear Him.
~ the Spirit tells of things in the future; things to come - 'in later times...'
I need to take heed; take alert.
~ Deception;
~ Extremism; not to marry; not to eat certain foods
2) the POWER of God's word and Prayer
~ consecration of everything God created so that I can enjoy
~ PRAY according to God's word and will, and it shall be done
3) TRAIN up to Godliness
~ nothing comes automatically; salvation has to be worked out after receiving it freely
~ deception can be thwarted if trained to recognise it
~ consecration can be achieved when trained to embrace it through the word of God
4) HOPE in GOD
~ if that is lost, one is deceived easily
~ if that is focused, one continues on the right path
5) PROGRESS in my life
~ as a testimony
~ effort must be put in: alertness, study the Scriptures
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