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A Lesson Learned

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English: The portuguese Throne room in Ajuda P...

English: The portuguese Throne room in Ajuda Palace, Lisboa, Portugal. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

In the town there was a scuffle.  A slight moment of time when chaos appeared then quickly vanished.

Two brothers were caught by three of the King’s guards.  They resisted a moment.  Then were subdued without mercy or waste of effort on the part of the mighty men sent to retrieve them.

Word was run to the King that these brothers had been captured and were being brought to his throne room.  “Bring them in just as they are”, declared the King.  Preparations were made to receive them.

The two were forced into the King’s presence and charges were read against them.  They had been hiding in this place and that for over a year.

The King sat up straight on his throne and asked the first, “What do you have to say to these charges?”  Then he put his body at rest and waited to listen to the words of the condemned man.

“All that was said against me is true, my Lord King.  And I have done far more things than those charges which your herald has spoken.  I have no means to clear myself from your mighty grasp.  And I have heard that all your judgments are swift and just.  So I appeal to the great mercy that has been spoken through all your land.  It is said you will have mercy on whom you desire to have mercy.  And you will condemn any you choose to condemn.  I can say no more without betraying my lack of intelligence Lord.”  This was the reply of the first of the brothers.

The King looked at the other brother without moving his head.  “What do you say for yourself?  Are these charges true which have been spoken against you?”

In reply, the other brother simply frowned at the King.  Looking at all assembled there, he simply spat on the

gleaming white polished marble floor of the King’s throne room.  He said no other word.

No trace of change came over the King’s face as he motioned to one of his strong warriors to come forward to him.  The warrior leaned toward the King and a whispering was had between the two.  After that the warrior took his place next to the two brothers.

The King drew a short breath.  His face still calm and completely in control of what was happening.  He finally spoke to the first brother.  “You have wisely called on my mercy.  And mercy you will receive.”

Then, again without moving his royal head, he looked toward the second brother.  “You have been found guilty as charged.”  This is all that came from the King’s mouth.  And with a gesture from his hand, the warrior raised his sword and swung with vicious speed.  So fast was the judgment employed that no one in the room had time to watch it happen.

The second brother’s head fell and bounced off his right foot.  It landed about 3 feet from his falling body.  As the body slammed the floor the first brother watched in horror at the finality of this judgment.  Emotion had not even had time to develop.  His eyes wide in every form of surprise a man can muster, he simply stood and stared at the pool of blood which came from that which had been his brother only a moment before.

While the first brother stood transfixed by horror and fright, the King arose.  He walked around the “mess” with regal steps.  He came to the first brother and put his hands on his shoulders to turn him from the sight of his dead brother.

And as tears developed in the King’s eyes he spoke these words to the man, “You have asked for mercy.  And it is my heart to have compassion on those who call to me for help, regardless their transgression to my laws.  I have set you free from every crime that has been read against you.”

With saying that, the King leaned forward with tears running down his cheeks.  He brought his face close to the brother and kissed him on the forehead.  “Go now and leave the things which have brought you here.  You are a free man.”

The brother was led gently from the throne room and ushered into the sunlight.  At the head of the steps he was released with smiling faces of those who had dragged he and his brother to this place moments ago.

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This is a parable which the Lord gave me this morning.  It’s meaning is clear.  But let us consider that the swiftness of promise is equal from the Lord.  Death is sure to the enemies of God.  And surely mercy is granted to those who humble themselves to accept their sentence.  May the Lord Jesus receive praise for His Glorious deliverance of this story.  It is He whom we praise with all our soul.  And it is He who will remain the King of Kings.

Amen.

The Command of Yearning

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It has been popular to attribute the entirety of salvation to the work of God.  In one fashion this is absolute and true.  For He alone is to be desired.  He alone is Righteous, pure, and eternal.  What lacks, quite often, in this formulation of thought regarding the entirety of salvation, is the work of man.

It is reserved by the Rule of God that man should play an essential part in his own salvation.  It is given to man to yearn for God.  This is the part we are commanded to play in the salvation of our souls.  And this is the very part that is horribly lacking among men.  If it is commanded and is lacking what shall be the outcome of those who rebel against this commandment of God?

Men prefer to yearn for the things of this world.  These are lazy in their approach and shall not receive blessing.  And because of this worldly yearning heaven will not be granted to them.  The Righteousness of God does not inhabit the wickedness associated with the things of this world.

Therefore let us put aside all the yearning after the things of this world and fall on our faces to learn what it means to yearn after the Holiness, Righteousness, Purity, and Godly Love which waits to embrace every soul who will humble themselves and seek His face with that commanded yearning.

Filthy Hands

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Holy Hands

Holy Hands (Photo credit: richard.aguilar)

The people, those who call themselves children of the Most High God through Jesus, have cried out for blessings.  They have gathered to themselves riches of this world and hidden them within their houses.  They have amassed great wealth which glows putrid within their homes.  They cry out for healing while they hold tightly to all that is an abomination to the Lord they beseech.

How do we consider that God will turn and bless that which He has condemned?  How can we hope to please Him while we do the things He hates?

And now a judgment is considered against these people.  A wicked bend is in their hearts.  They will not receive the blessing they seek.  But a blessing of purification will be sent.  Will they notice?  Will they understand?  Will they throw down all they hold so dearly and fall toward God with repentance?  We will be witnesses to their response.  And God will watch intently to see their hearts.

Do not ask for peace within your members.  Ask for righteousness.  For the ones who hunger and thirst for what is Righteous will be filled.  While those who hunger for reward in this world will go hungry.

“Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.  Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy.  Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor (due season).”  (James 4: 8-10)

The Reflection of Heaven Among Men

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All things of men are but a shadow of the heavenly things.  Whether rebellion or holiness, we see the state of heavenly things directly before our eyes.  Yet this is inverse of the ways of heaven.  Where heaven is populated with what is Holy more than that of rebellion, man is immersed in rebellion more than holiness.

Look around you.  Consider this with wisdom and react accordingly.

Love Apparent to All

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Seasons

Seasons (Photo credit: *~Dawn~*)

What is this place we inhabit?  The seasons change in their faithfully instructed time, with variations, yet surely differing.  The stars remain steady enough to mark the faithful seasons.

Trees, flowers, mosses, and bushes remain after their own kind produce their fruits.  Snow is faithfully white, rain is always water.  The seas remain within their commanded boundaries.  Clouds appear, drift, and obey the command of the atmosphere.  So many aspects of creation to mention.

And why is all this about and within us?  Because God was pleased to create this “Place of Testing”.  It was sufficient to test the faithfulness of His Son Jesus.  And it is sufficient to test the faithfulness of His Son’s Bride.

Let us, therefore, consider what wonderful opportunity is upon us.  That we should be, by His Grace, counted as worthy to be refined through the same sufferings which fell upon His Son.  And let us consider His very great promises concerning such people.  Let us not perceive any hatred for those things which come against us.  Rather let us embrace each item, large or small, as if it were a kiss from the Holy Lord Most High who determined to love His creation into that perfect rest.

By His Grace.

The Speachless Scream

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mother wailing for 'lost' son

mother wailing for ‘lost’ son (Photo credit: James Buck)

The mournful wailing of a mother who has lost her child.

Chills run up the spine that a human can make such a sound.

A man stands with his mouth open but no sound comes forth.

His wife taken in the prime of their lives.

Horrors bring horrible answers from those most horribly afflicted.

But has anyone heard the moans of God for the lost souls of this pitiful place of sin?

Who has seen his mouth open, that lovely mouth which speaks words of Life?

And who has testified that He is pained at the loss of that rebellious soul who could have held God’s promise in a perfected hand?