Straight Outta the Bible -- Worthless Assemblies

 

In the 1st chapter of the Book of Isaiah, the Lord speaks to 'His' people.

At least, people that think they're his.

Here are just 4 verses from God's word:

 

12 "When you come to appear before me,
who has asked this of you,
this trampling of my courts?
13 Stop bringing meaningless offerings!
Your incense is detestable to me.
New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations--
I cannot bear your worthless assemblies.
14 Your New Moon feasts and your appointed festivals
I hate with all my being.
They have become a burden to me;
I am weary of bearing them.
15 When you spread out your hands in prayer,
I hide my eyes from you;
even when you offer many prayers,
I am not listening."

(Isaiah 1:12-15)

 

Here's hoping you are not part of one of those worthless assemblies. They still abound today, indeed.

Many, many people -- we Americans especially -- have grown up with 'Christians' all around them, and in their families.

But -- the fact that your parents are Christian does *NOT* make you one. Nor does simply going to church occasionally, or even every Sunday. No, being a real, true 'Christian' is between you and God alone.

Make the right choice. Make the heart choice, which is often the hard choice. He does love you, and wants you now, not after you think you're 'better.'

 

Prayer for Today

Father, please, forgive all who read this. Open the eyes of our hearts, Lord. Let us truly see you, and know you. Bring them to you, and come into them, every one.

Please, show us what real love is all about. Let us know you are there, and change us so that we are truly yours, and will spend eternity in heaven, with you.

We ask this in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

 

Straight Outta the Bible -- Charm Her With Armor

 

Young man, you say you want a good woman? Best way is to be a good man. Be a real man, not just another guy. Every woman wants a warrior. Charm her with your armor...

The book of Ephesians, chapter 6, in verses 12-20, says:

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should."

(Ephesians 6:12-20)

 

"Is It Not I, the Lord?"

 

In God's infinite power, I know I could be healed in an instant (snap your fingers here). In God's infinite wisdom, He has me exactly where He meant to have me. Thank You, Jesus.

"Moses said to the LORD, 'Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.' Then the LORD said to him, 'Who has made man's mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the LORD? Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.'"
(Exodus 4:10-12)

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
   neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
   so are my ways higher than your ways
   and my thoughts than your thoughts."
(Isaiah 55:8-9)