Into The Net That The Nations Have Dug...

 Psalm 9:15-16

15   Into the hole that they dug the nations fell.  They caught their own feet in the net that they hid.

16   You will recognise the LORD by his justice.  The enemies of God will catch themselves in their own nets.

  HIGGAION  SELAH

The word of God is Holy and has many different layers of meaning. We can see in these scriptures the people praising God for what He as done for them, and thanksgiving for the defeat of their enemies, so why does it seem like the bible was written yesterday? Why do many of its themes seem true in our own hearts? Because the times may be different but the basic reasons for living and why we struggle to live that life is the same as when these words were written thousands of years ago.

We know that the old saying 'nothing is new under the sun' has some merit. We believe that we are more advanced and more knowledgable about life and the universe than the people who lived in the past, but no one is exempt from the effects of a fallen human nature,and no one is exempt for human suffering. In these scriptures, it tells of some nationswho plotted against the kingdom of israel. They wanted to destroy the land and itspeople, but it seems that they failed.

They were destroyed by their own efforts and plans. They found out that the people of Israelhad a God in heaven who loved them, and that He would protect them from their enemies. They were destroyed by their own arrogance and pride. The same has happened time and time again, for the nation of israel and for the people of God. God's enemies have always believed thatt hey could destroy what God has created.

It has been thousands of years, countless wars in heaven and on earth, nations rise and fall,people who lived long lives in their own strength only to lose their eternal life in death separated froma loving God that would have given them the strength to live in His presence forever and ever...throughout it all, God has always saved a remnant for Himself. If you are a citizen of the Kingdom of God, He will save you from everything that is about to happen - you will praise Him when your family is safe, or you will go to be with Him to live in His presence forevermore, no more pain, no more suffering, just everlasting gratitude with peace, love and joy....

The world is about to see what God will do for the people that He loves - the nations all plot to destroy the land of Israel, God's chosen land. The people of Israel will know who saved them. He will protect His people. He will give His heart and mind to the ones who believe in His Son, Jesus Christ. He will give us the power to survive and thrive in these last days. He will give us the power to give our testimony to the world and the world will respond...

This is warning to the people who believe that they can do better than what the Lord of Hosts has provided for the people of earth. They want to destroy His people and His name. They want to get rid of the followers of Jesus and they want to forget HIS NAME. They plot to destroy us all, but in the end they will find that they will slip and fall into the pit of their own making. They will be confused, scared, and terrified of the coming wrath of the Lord of Hosts...He will not be mocked or be destroyed, and the earth and its people will praise His name forevermore.....

What is the difference between Godly Counsel and Ungodly Counsel?

  The Book Of Proverbs: God's wisdom For Righteous Living

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

You need to know the difference between Godly and Ungodly counsel. The first place to find the wisdom of God is in His Word. If you do not read the bible, you are sorely lacking in wisdom and Godly counsel.

This is why the Lord inspired His Word to be written - He needed people in the world who would live according to His standards, and we needed something tangible that we could refer to when looking for Godly inspiration in our lives...

Success in God's eyes is discovering the will of God for your life and then following His will for your life.

Those who walk away from the will of God will find themselves compromising their moral integrity - they can be bought with money, power, and being able to influence other people to do the same - this is the devil's agenda to silence the people of God and to lessen our influence on the world; this is why the world is getting darker every day...

Do not spend time with scoffers who scorn God, Jesus and His Word; you will never convince them to believe in something so good because they have no respect for what is real, true and good in the world.

Ungodly Counsel:

-appeals to our fleshly desires

-is self-centered and focuses upon the person's will and purpose for their life

-tells us what we want to believe even if it is not true

-is based upon deception and lays the path for our destruction

-contradicts the Word of God

Godly Counsel:

-appeals to our spiritual development

-is god centered and focuses upon the will of God for the purpose of our lives

-tells us what is true in God's eyes and in His Wisdom

-lays in the path of righteousness forever with lasting peace and prosperity

-lines up perfectly with the Word of God

Walk in the path set before you in the Lord and continue to stand upon His Word

2021 the year of distractions

 These last two years have brought great revelation to people who are not used to seeking or hearing revelation knowledge from God.  The world is dying, and the people that live upon it are unwilling or unable to change themselves or their circumstances. But the Lord is always willing to give everyone revelation about what they can do to change their situation and about the majesty of His Glory....

For me, 2021 was the year of distraction. I understood that these things must come to pass, but it is a strange existence to live in the last days of the age of man. As a christian, you hope and pray for the coming of Jesus Christ. You can see the world is in a terrible state. People are losing hope for a better tommorow, and we christians are the only ones that can tell them about the hope found in Jesus Christ. But first, we must deal with our own fears and weaknesses.

The year of 2020 was the year of the pandemic. Everyone worked hard, prayed hard, comforted people, and tried to hold on while a wave of sickness and disease ravaged the world.  We thought we had endured the worst of it only to have new variations of viruses come and go and then come again. We do not know when this will end, but I can say for sure that it has changed the lives of everyone, whether they be rich or poor, young or old. We cannot forget what was lost and what could happen in the near future.

War, disease, strange weather, unnatural occurences are happening every day. So, how did I personally cope with the problems of the world? I tried to stay close to Jesus Christ as much as possible, but I have to admit that I got distracted. We all get distracted by the problems in our lives. We find ways to comfort ourselves and then we lose focus on the big picture....

I certainly prayed and read the bible, had my devotion time, and did my biblical studies, but my mind lost focus in some areas of my life.  I didnt do enough to shut out all the craziness because really it was impossible to do so. I was not in denial on what I saw happening every day, I did everything that I could to help people in prayer and giving, but you can get weary of listening to the madness that is happening in this country and around the world every day.....

God wants us to keep our focus on Him and not on our circumstances. We need to live for Him and not for ourselves. He is the one that can give us peace in the time of troubles.  Joy, laughter, and love are our best weapons against the darkness and the fear. Live for Him, and He will show you what happiness is really all about. Hapiness has nothing to do with wealth, fame,  or so called 'power & influence' - it has everything to do with peace, love, hope, joy and everlasting life and love in the presence of an All Mighty God who loves you.....

Do Not Promise To Do Anything Unless The Lord Tells You To Do It

 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Phillippians Chapter 4:13

I know it is hard for our human nature to defer our choices and solutions to the wisdom of the Lord and the promptings of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. We have our own dreams and desires, and we tend to see things in the short term and not for the long term.

 

Our very reason for existence is by the grace of God, so He should always have the first say in what we say and do. Our dreams may be good ones, but His will is always the best for our lives. It is never easy, because His ways are sometimes very mysterious. He may have us do things that are counterintuitive to what we believe is the best way, but when we simply obey the choices that He makes for our lives, we have the priviledge to watch as He moves mountains and great seas of fears, doubts, and the vanities of other people to receive the victory in our lives.

When in doubt, ask the Lord for His guidance. Obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Give Him the benefit of the doubt. Love Him with all of our heart, and you will receive the favor of the Lord. Praise Him when your victory arrives in your life at just the right time!

If you need more victories in your life, consider the Lord Jesus Christ as the answer to all of your troubles. Give Him the benefit of your willingness to give Him a try - you will never be disappointed:

Say this Prayer of Salvation:

"Dear God, I want to be a part of your family. You said in Your Word that if I acknowledge that You raised Jesus from the dead, and that I accept Him as my Lord and Savior, I would be saved. So God, I now say that I believe You raised Jesus from the dead and that He is alive and well. I accept Him now as my personal Lord and Savior. I accept my salvation from sin right now.

I am now saved. Jesus is my Lord. Jesus is my Savior. Thank you, Father God, for forgiving me, saving me, and giving me eternal life with You. Amen!" 

Do Not Worry About the Future But Trust In God

 1 Peter chapter 5:7

 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Worry is a broken relationship with trust and faith.

Worry only cares about itself. It does not ponder the results that it gives in our lives. It selfishly dominates in our hearts and minds, and doesn't consider our wellbeing at all. It is not to be trusted. It is like an abusive boyfriend or an enemy that comes in the middle of the night to destroy you.  It is best to terminate your relationship with it and seek peace in the word of God...

When you worry, you break your relationship with the peace of God. You must seek that peace in His word and in His presence. Learn to worship and pray when anxiety overtakes your heart.

When you worry, you only think of fearful things, most of which never manifests in your life. Worry is a liar and a thief, and we should never put our faith and trust into it; live for the Lord instead.

So, how can you repair your relationship to trust and faith?

All relationships are the same, whether they are relationships with concepts, relationships with people or family, or your relationship to God. You establish a relationship with someone, and it is a good one. You enjoy your time with them, and you care about them.

But overtime, problems may arise. You may develop issues with that person, or they may have issues with your behavior as well. The issues begin to add up and the relationship is in jeopardy. how do you repair it?

1) Admit that there is a problem 

 The first step is to recognize that you have a problem. When we worry, we tend to focus on the object or subject of that worry, and we lose focus on everything else. Admitting that the worry exists and that it is hampering your ability to see the problem in a positive light is crucial for spiritual development.

We cannot see all of our weaknesses, and that is why it is important to listen to someone that you trust or the other person in the relationship. They can see your blind spots if they know you well. When God is showing you your blind spots, you must acknowledge that He is right. He knows everything that there is to know, and He knows you better than you know yourself.

2)Apologize for your part in the issue 

The second step is to correct your worldview by surrendering your fears, worries, and anxieties to God. You are in a relationship with Him, and you lost your focus upon Him. You dwelled upon what could have happen and not on what He could do on your behalf.  He has been waiting all this time for you to come to Him so that He could fix the wound in your heart. 

Repent from that negative thinking and start praising His name, worship in His presence and start thanking Him for the victory that is about to take place in your life. Stop blaming yourself or other people for your problems. Leave the accusations for those people who do not know God. They will always complain about their life until they breathe their last breath. You are not an unbeliever, you are a child of God and you deserve a better life than one lived with bitterness, suffering, and pain. 

Resolve your issue with the other person by being willing to apologize for your part in the problem and let go of your rights as the abuser or the one being abused. Do you want your relationship to work? Stop the shouting and the blaming and be willing to surrender your heart and mind to each other so that you can really love each other again. Forgive each other and let the Holy Spirit heal your hearts.

3) Find the solution that will resolve the issue 

 Terminate your relationship with worry. It is unproductive and destructive. Lean into God's word and heal your heart with God's love. This is a conscious decision, and it takes time for the relationship to be truly over. You may have fearful thoughts again, but that does not mean you are in a relationship with fear. You know that you are in a relationship with fear when you are always thinking fearfully. Get rid of worry and fear, and renew your relationship with trust and faith in Jesus Christ.

If you have a toxic relationship with someone and they are not willing to work to find a solution that will repair your relationship, do not stay in a relationship that no longer works for you. It will destroy who you are and your whole life.  Trust the Lord and be led by the Holy Spirit in this situation, as He will guide you to the right decision for your life.

Now that you have forgiven yourself and the person in your relationship, it is time to rebuild your relationship with them. You can do this by asking the Lord to help you with learning how to love each other unconditionally, just as Jesus Christ loves us unconditionally. Sacrificial love is the key. Once you are able to love on that level, you will have a better and stronger relationship that shows the world the love of Jesus Christ. There is nothing that you will not be able to do once your hearts are set in the love of God.

Loving God is the Beginning of Wisdom

 Proverbs chapter 2:9:13-15

God’s wisdom will teach you what is right. You will understand how to make good decisions...

 Evil men leave the right road. They walk down dark paths. They love to do wrong things.

They are glad to do evil things. They choose the wrong path. Their way is wrong...

The difference between weaknesses and true evil:

We are not perfect and we have weaknesses. This does not mean we will be evil people, it only gives us the ability to become evil people. 

True evil and evil people are those who rebel against God's standards, who enjoy doing evil things. They are glad when they see violence and anarchy in their environment, and they worship evil in their hearts.

Evil tempts like a wayward woman who seeks intimacy with a man who is not her husband. It is enticing. It promises many things, yet does not reveal its true nature until it is too late and you have broken your covenant with God

It is very difficult to leave that life of sin unless God's Word penetrates the core of your heart and then you respond to it. 

That is why God's Word is essential for Christian living, because His word protects us from the evil thoughts and the evil actions of others. And, it helps us to keep our focus on the Lord and His will for our lives.....

God's wisdom begins when we choose to live for Jesus Christ!

Love Me And I Will Do All The Rest

 

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life

God's love is eternal. It cannot be broken or destroyed, and that is why the devil is so afraid when God's people finally realize just how much He loves them in their hearts. When you realize that He loves you beyond comprehension, than you forget to worry about what the world thinks of you.

You believe that you are valuable in His eyes, and His love heals your broken heart...

Why is it so hard to let God handle everything for you? Because you may not believe that you deserve His help or His love. You must learn to forgive yourself and the people in your life that cannot see you for who you truly are.

It is hard to forgive yourself because:

A)You feel guilty about your past and the sinful things you did when you did not know the Lord

B)You are disappointed in your past actions because you were not able to live up to the standards you made for yourself or that someone else tried to impose upon you

C)You may be living right now in the consequences of your past actions and so they are a constant reminder or your past weaknesses

But rejoice in the Lord Jesus because:

A) He has cleansed your from all unrighteousness - the blood of Jesus Christ has washed away all our sins. He has forgiven you for your past sins, the sins you may have done today and may do tomorrow. You are completely covered. Guilt is for those you are not forgiven in God's eyes, the unbelievers of the world. Trust in the power of the blood of the Lamb.

B) You are not perfect. Your spirit has been regenerated and given eternal life by the power of the Holy Spirit, but your human nature is still in its fallen state, so you have to cut yourself some slack. Love the person that God made you to be and learn to live your life through Him, and forget the idea of trying to be perfect by the world's standards.

C) Some things cannot be avoided. You many have made some foolish mistakes, but rejoice because now you understand what you did was wrong so that you will never make that mistake again. You have grown spiritually from these things, and that makes you a even more valuable citizen of the Kingdom of God.

God can only use those who have experience in the world and who knows what it is like to be tempted by wrong desires only to abandon them and then to live for His Glory. He needs you to be strong in Him and deal with the issues of your life so that you can be a blessing to someone else. He will get you through this and you will accomplish everything that He has set in motion in your life. You are not the only one - we all suffer from our mistakes, but that is what makes us wise and real people. 

HIs love will never leave your nor forsake you....