Monthly Archives: April 2014

Being Complete

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To read and understand the Bible is a good.  But let us not stop there.  For the living words speak of The Living God, who is immeasurably more.

The Bible speaks of things which pertain to this age of salvation.  But He is from ages past.  The man who thinks he has accomplished God’s desire for him, because he has read, understood and can recite the Bible, has missed the entire meaning of the Holy Scripture.

All things written therein are passed down to us to provoke us to seek “He who is all”.  We are not “in Him” because we have read the words.  We become “in Him” as He leads us to do the impossible; obey the Father’s Holy will.

The Holy words show us what His beautiful will is.  But only by The Holy Son is the obedience gained with completeness.  Seek His lovely companionship.   Then be willing to listen.  He alone can lead us to what is pure and holy.

Flamboyant

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The word flamboyant is such a curious word.  At its root are two terms.  The first indicates a flame.  The second means to float.

The entire premise behind the two words combined is to have an irrepressible flame which floats above repression.

Since flamboyant is usually reserved for the rich,  its meaning can be understood as a derision.   It is usually used to describe their understanding of self importance, and the subsequent display among men.

Should a Christian appreciate being referred to as flamboyant?

Mark 12: 17

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You do not understand Christianity because you are not of it.  You use its basic tenets as foundation for your own law, which you freely break at will.  Therefore your own hands cover your eyes.

But you will testify that you use no such basic tenets for the law of man.  You say you are free men.  You will say that your laws are but logical sequence used to establish peace among men.  You say there is no obligation to do the things of Christ; there is only obligation toward a central strength to establish and retain peace among men.

All that you do is for the sake of the shape of the human body, and the place where we are caused to be.  Man’s desire, ability and history shape the things you love to call law.  Desire and history are sure and unbreakable (though they may be written in a variety of form).  But ability changes according to the ingenuity of man.  And so you willingly break your own law for the sake of expediency.  And corruption has therefore made you filthy.

The basic tenets of Christ are within your law because the shape of man requires it.  But your desire frustrates and explodes the law of Christ.  You nullify His law by adding to it for the sake of what you call advancement and convenience.

You cannot break the law of God.  The very shape of man demands obedience.  But you create more; and this “more” you are able to break.  Then you add to your folly by turning and blaming the law of God for your faults, which law is at the very root of your own.

Such things are not hidden now.  Such things will not be hidden then.  The law of God is established, unmovable and unbreakable.  But the work of man’s hands is futile folly; before it is written it is broken.

Return, he who has understanding, to “the laws of God undefiled”.  Leave the work of your hands.  Submit to the true law of Christ.  Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.

Hammer down!

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A young man got a magnificent job offer; great pay great benefits and a great work environment.  The only problem was he had to drive 80 miles everyday across rural country to get to work and back.

On his first day he started to drive and came across a small country town.  He saw the speed limit that said 35 miles per hour.  But he thought, “Its just a tiny town I’ll do 45.”  What a fateful decision that was.  He got about halfway through and was pulled over by the town policeman.

The policeman got out of his car and walked up to the drivers window.  The man expected words and a ticket.  That’s not what he got.

The police officer reached for his gun and put the muzzle against the man’s temple.  With a soft smooth voice and a very tiny smile the police officer said, “You speed through my town again son and I’ll blow your brains out.”  With no other words the police officer just turned, walked back to his car and drove away. 

The man worked for that company for 15 years.  Everyday he worked he had to drive through that town twice.  And every time he went through the town he made sure his car was only moving at 35 miles an hour.

If we would agree with the young man in his response to the insanity of the police officer, why do we not think God is serious?  The wages of sin is death.  Why then do men keep on sinning?

Yes HE is!

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The Holy Lord, the God of Eternity who has made this place, is risen from the dead!   He has been given all authority over heaven and earth.  He sits at the right hand of the sovereign God of Glory.

If a man accomplishes a great task we can say with confidence he was always able to do it.  And we must admit we were wrong to doubt. 

If the man told us he would do it we were wicked to call him a liar.  And now the proof of our folly stands before us.  Who, in his right mind, would stand before what the man has built and say it does not exist?

From eternity the Lord Jesus was able to attain this Great position.  Doubt and accusation has reduced the evil one to less than he was.  And this was done long before the world was created.  So he went about perverting.

And even when the Great Holy Temple of our Lord Jesus was completed the devil has not ceased his perverting. 

I do not say this to cast accusation against the devil.  I say this to shine a brilliant light on all who would speak evil of the Holy Lord of life.  I say this to all men who observe the holy place in which they live yet cast aspersions on the One who made it.

Am I wrong to call creation a holy place?  Does the Sun rise over millions of years without failing?  Do the seasons cease or become disordered?  Does heat and cold fail to be?  Then how do men assail the Holiness of God who made this place?

The Lord Jesus has risen from the dead as was prophesied by the Holy Lord God Almighty.  Let men doubt as they will.  Let them mock Him with their own parade of wickedness; even on this day of celebration for His glory.

His holy ways are before us day and night.  They are like the fool who stands before the finished building and says it is not there.  They are the ones who have blinded their own eyes because they live in derision, rebellion and lies.

We are born in sin.  Yet all our life we observe what is holy and consistent.  Where is understanding?  How does it evade the fool?  How can man love ignorance,  while the proof rages a torrent against his unbelief?

The Holy Lord Jesus is risen from the dead!  And now the accusations against The Father’s enemies become His.  Let the nations rant and rage against the Holy Lord Jesus!  They are the ones who will suffer.

The Holy Lord Jesus is risen from the dead!

The last act

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Ladies and gentlemen!  I want to thank you for patiently attending the pageantry of “Rebellion and Death”.  We do hope you’ve enjoyed the show. 

Our staff has worked tirelessly to bring you the very best in greed, corruption, chaos, rebellion, lewdness, and carnage.  Feel free to give them a hand if you happen to have one empty.

And we are glad to take note that you have purchased all our trinkets.  The commander of the trinket booth has told me that he even had to buy some back to sell to the new customers.  We are exceedingly pleased, not only at your attendance, but also your participation in our schedule and amenities.

The show is almost over.  From here out many of you will find our display a bit unpalatable for children.  Any of you who feels a bit squeamish about holiness and judgment are welcome to leave.  That is. of course. if you can find your way out.

You see this will be our last stage.  The owner of this place has called the lease.   (A lease that is non-renewable, I might add.)  He has sealed all the doors but one.

His guards are stationed there as you can see.  I will advise you that you may leave if you have the right price.  The cost is everything you own.  And frankly, no one leaves without a prepurchased ticket.

However, if you are pathetically poor and naked and blind and wretched like me, you will be sure to enjoy the rest of the show.

We are extremely excited about the last act.  The owner of this place has orchestrated it himself.  Without further adieu shall we proceed.