Among men, mercy is first; over shadowed by the Righteousness of God.
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The Perennial, and Ominous Prayer
For well over two thousand years now, the holy men of God have been praying. Do you know what they’ve been praying for?
In Christ Jesus they have lifted their voice, almost as unison! And the Holy Lord of life has heard their words. Do you know what words he has heard?
“Even so Lord Jesus come quickly!”
Before you were born, 10 million holy men, and more, prayed those words to the Lord. Before you even knew there was a door to enter, there were men praying that it should be shut!
The wickedness of this place was more than they could bear. And the promise of the Holy One strains against the leash!
But the clasp will be undone, and the leash will go slack. The Vengeance of God will leap forth; irresistibly bent on conquest. Every muscle, sinew and bone is pointed in the direction of the wicked. And as the clasp is released, he will fly like lightning!
They prayed:
“Holy Lord God Almighty your law is being broken! Look and see! We testify to men of your holiness O’ beautiful God of all. Now we kneel before you to testify before your Holy Throne.
Look how they hate you, Sovereign God! Look how they ignore your Laws of Life. Look how they hate righteousness and love to be wicked.
Rise up oh Holy God and cleanse this place! Bring about your Holy promise. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth! Even So Come Lord Jesus!”
Did you know there are men praying this today? Before you even know there is a door through which you must walk, men pray these things.
They do not pray this to injure you; as if by their prayer they may bring up your destruction. They pray this out of a sincere and deep love for God in Christ Jesus. In this prayer is the kiss of peace they desire to give to the God who has saved them.
I would strongly urge you to present yourself to God today. Look around you at the wickedness of this place. It grows exponentially now. What was considered forbidden only 30 years ago is now paraded in the streets! How much longer do you think it will take before the Holy Lord answers the prayer of these beautifully holy men?
Freedom
In Christ we are blameless. Who can lay a charge against us? Though man may have right to lay a charge, for the sake of the things of man, it is to God they must inevitably go for their justice.
Though God’s people are often worthy of condemnation, it is Christ Himself who justifies.
Where then is what man calls freedom? He only desires to do his own will. And where is the so-called justice of man? God alone judges with purity, Holy righteousness, and eternal knowledge.
But let all men come and taste the freedom of Christ Jesus! Only then does a man begin to understand the fullness of the word. Abandon your selfish desire and live free.
Freedom is not designed to enjoy the things that rot. The concept of freedom is eternal at its base. True freedom is found solely in Christ Jesus; the Son of God and the Son of Man.
This freedom in Christ remains! From the accusations of men, to even horrific beheading by ungodly religion, those in Christ are utterly free! At whatever point they think us bound, they are wrong.
Nothing but God will last forever. So the freedom of those in Christ is not bound. Not even by the law of man. Men die, or change their law according to their desire. But as a man lives in Christ he is truly free!
BELIEVE!
Eyes in the Night
I rose before dawn, as is the habit the Lord has taught me. My little dog lingered with me while I dressed. I asked her, “Do you wanna go out?” Her excitement answered in a mute yell. Down stairs we went.
Now, it’s not my habit to turn on the porch light when I let her out. But darkness seemed really dark this morning. And it’s not my habit to go out and stand on the porch when she ventures to the grass. But I did both this morning.
We stood there in the silence of 4am. But a soft “huff” broke the silence. I thought it was a deer, sounding her alarm. Then it came again. “That’s not a deer.” It was too short and lacked the same thrust of larger lungs. As I listened, four glowing eyes came racing across the tiny road and were headed down the drive way right toward my little dog.
It was the fox! And not just one, there were two! With their razor-sharp teeth and trained violence of a hungry warrior, they intended to consume my dog. She wouldn’t stand a chance.
Without a thought, I flew up my arms to out stretched position and gave a loud “huff” (somewhat like a growl). I no longer saw the eyes. They had turned faster than I could blink. I heard that familiar scream they make. Both of them screaming in fear as they turned like lightning and ran away.
No fear attended my dog. Only a slight startle at their screaming retreat. She came up to me and just sat waiting to go back in. She was done.
No fear attended my mind or heart. The Lord had given me immediate wisdom, strength and peace. He had waken me for this display. He had wakened my dog’s desire to go out. She doesn’t always want to go with me on those early morning excursions.
He had brought us to the place of confrontation. The foxes were ready and hungry enough to challenge the presence of a man. My little dog was ignorant of their bloody intent, enough to remain still. He caused me to know exactly what to do and at what moment to do it. Then He dressed me with understanding as I peacefully sat to consume my first cup of coffee.
There is a hungry bunch of foxes who prowl throughout the world. As He has protected me and my dog this morning, He protects all His children all night and day long. HE IS FAITHFUL.
Praise came from me as understanding came from Him. Fearlessness is the outcome of such teachings. But it is not the fearlessness of a warrior. It is that lack of fear a child has when daddy is walking with him.
Praise God for Jesus, His Righteous Christ! Let all creation praise the One who has overcome. God alone is good and true. His Holy Living Word is fully dependable, true, faultless in righteousness, full of mercy and love. The Living Word is the very meaning of “Grace”. May His Holy will be done forever. Amen!
No Work?
English: Digital clock of a basic design commonly found in hotels. Original photo shot by Derek Jensen (Tysto), 2005-September-29. Improved by Althepal using Helicon Filter. category:alarms Category:Tysto-general (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I have had words with those who are caught in sexual immorality. They are caught because they do not love the Lord. I do not mean that as an accusation. It is a truth. For as we love Him, we learn to abstain from the things unholy. There is a volume to say on this subject. But who would read it? If there are questions, I am more than willing to discuss. I understand the problem. I know the fix. And can testify that the Lord is able to redeem. We do not just cover our sins with Grace. We are encouraged and commanded to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in us according to His Good purpose.
Grace? Work? Which one applies? How about both. Let Grace cover you as you work for His Glory. Why is that so hard to understand?
The Day Is Near
11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Romans 13)
The Choice is Yours
English: Choice of way. Stiles on Offa’s Dyke continuing on the path or leading the a footpath round Moel Llys-y-coed (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Listen to who you will. Adhere to what pleases your heart. Chase after all the winds that graze your cheek. There is but one “way”. It has been carved out of this world with the Holy hands of Jesus. He has spoken the manner of approach to the Father’s Holy Throne.
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