Straight Outta the Bible: And the Lame I Will Make the Remnant

 

"In that day, declares the Lord,
I will assemble the lame
and gather those who have been driven away
and those whom I have afflicted;
and the lame I will make the remnant,
and those who were cast off, a strong nation;
and the Lord will reign over them in Mount Zion
from this time forth and forevermore."

(Micah 4:6-7)

 

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It's Just an Old Book

 

"It's just an old book, irrelevant today," or so they say. But the Bible says...

 

"The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit."

(1 Corinthians 2:14)

 

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Those Who Can’t Hear the Music

 

"Those who dance are considered insane by those who can’t hear the music."
-- George Carlin

Yes, indeed. Christians, too, are called weak, foolish, crazy, whatever. Due simply to the fact that those who mock Christianity have not yet ever truly heard the music, the sweet melodies that only the Holy Spirit can provide.

 

Thank You, Jesus, for opening the eyes of my heart. Please, Lord, I ask you to open the eyes of all the hearts of *everyone* who reads this. Don't let any of them escape. Give them hearts of flesh that you can reshape, Lord, and cast out their hearts of stone, as you say in the Bible. If you can do it to me, and to hard-headed Marines I've prayed for and whom you've changed, I know you can also save all who read this. In Jesus mighty name I ask this, all for your glory, Father. Amen.

 

Talk, Ask, Thank -- Pretty Simple, Really

I’ve got to share a bit of inspiration and clarity with you. Regarding prayer, 'how to pray,' etc.
-- it's easier than you might think:


Philippians 4:6-7 --
“Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.”


One key phrase: ‘In everything.”

Everything.

I encourage you to take a moment and simply talk with Him today. Ask (petition) Him for help with something today. Say ‘Thank you, Jesus’ for something, today.

It can be simple, if we let it be. Too often, ‘religion’ gets in the way and complicates the Truth.

It can be as easy as, “Lord, I’m not sure why you’re letting me go through this right now, but please help? Please bless this situation? Thank you, Jesus, for loving me.”

Take comfort in knowing that our Lord, our Savior, is almighty. He is omnipotent, and omnipresent.

He does hear you.

So, give it a go why don’t you, right now?

If you’re already okay with all this, great. How about stopping someone else in their tracks today, then -- and help them to stop worrying over something?

Be a blessing! Share this simple truth with them.

Philippians 4, verses 6-7 is a great comfort, as it’s meant to be. Go comfort someone, and help them learn to, or get back to, or get comfortable with praying.

May God bless your efforts, and His peace be with you.

I want, hope, and pray for only the best for you.

Merry Christmas!

Sharing the Richness of Romans 12

"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:21 -- NIV)

That verse was shared with me recently.

It’s a good verse. But I'm not one for simply accepting single verses as they are. I like to know what context surrounds them, too, when possible.

The Book of Romans, chapter 12, has lots of great stuff in it. It's a great chapter to show one how to live with honor, with integrity.

Here are just a few examples of the richness within:

Part of verse 2 says, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."

Part of verse 9 says: "Hate what is evil; cling to what is good."

I’m giving only bits and pieces here. To hopefully intrigue you enough so that you go and actually read it for yourself. Also to share some important points here, just in case you don't go and read it for yourself.

If you choose to actually read God's inspired word, the very breath of God (2 Timothy 3:16), you can start at BibleGateway.com -- if you don't have a bible handy.

BibleGateway.com has tons of versions -- and languages -- to choose from. You can look scripture up in 5 different versions at once, if you'd like. It's a handy tool -- and a blessing to have available.

Other bits from Romans 12 say things like:

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer"

"Practice hospitality"

"Bless those who persecute you"

"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."

Verse 16 is sobering. But I'll let you read it for yourself. It's worth your time to go and read, trust me. It should tap you upside your noggin and provide a bit of enlightenment -- no matter what bible version you choose.

Actually 16-19 are huge. And anyone who says the Bible is not relevant to today's world is just silly.

The last bit I'll share with you on this chapter is about heaping burning coals onto others heads. And no, it doesn't say NOT to do it. Seriously, check it out for yourself. It’s one of the ‘fun’ verses, but truly, oh so hard to live up to.

Grab your bible -- or jump on over to BibleGateway.com.

And God bless your reading!


My Prayer for You Today:

Lord, please, bless each one who reads this with your Godly wisdom. Open their eyes, their hearts, to your truth. Break down the walls every one of us puts up each day. Take away their hearts of stone, and give them hearts of flesh, Jesus, please? Allow them to begin seeing you in everything, Jesus. Soften our hearts, and sharpen our minds today, Lord. Please forgive us our sins, and put us on your narrow path starting this very day. Father, I praise you, and I pray to you, all in the name of your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.