A good decision for you and me on any day of the week: Wisely show love towards God first and then for all folks no matter their background, beliefs, color etc.
Today I was asked, "Are you doing anything to prepare for WWIII?"
“I know not with what weapons World War III might be fought but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.” — Albert Einstein
The living Word is the ultimate solution for our divided world that's so filled with hate and war today.
A good rule of life no matter what your parents or teachers, early on or as of late, taught you. Believer, this is such basic stuff -- truth to hold on to. Romans 12:18 says, “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
"If".. yes, every word, verse, and book in the Bible is very important. All Scripture is "breathed out by God.”
As every decent seminary student should be able to tell you, the Greek word θεόπνευστος (theopneustos) is a combination of “God” (θεός; theos) plus “breathed” (πνευστος; pneustos), from the verb meaning “breath or blow” (πνέω; pneō).
“I have experienced His presence in the deepest hell that man can create. I have really tested the promises of the Bible, and believe me, you can count on them.” — Corrie ten Boom
Is the Waring Allah of Islam the Same God as the One in the Christian Bible? Uhh No.. and there are several clear reasons why.
“'Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?' And Jesus replied to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others].’ The whole Law and the [writings of the] Prophets depend on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40 amp
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 #GiveUrTestimony2 #GiveGospel2
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." Rom. 1:16
"Without wise leadership, a nation is in trouble; but with good counselors there is safety." Proverbs 11:14
"Be with wise men and become wise. Be with evil men and become evil." Proverbs 13:20
I'd be a fool to try and change people that have taken a whole lot, or even a little time to become as they are. Don't want to try. Never could do that. Can God use you and me to share His gospel message clearly, to answer the Bible questions that people have today, can He use us to gently, to respectfully.. to lovingly influence people towards His Son, can He by His Spirit use us to sow seeds of faith, to water them, to reap, save and change people He loves. Sure! He alone saves. Preach the gospel in a non-preachy or religious sort of way.. both wordless and with words too.
Many people don't care and those in this world feel it, let's let Him care through us.
Many people don't care and those in this world feel it, let's let Him care through us.
“Jesus did not promise to change the circumstances around us. He promised great peace and pure joy to those who would learn to believe that God actually controls all things.” — Corrie Ten Boom
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Psalm 33:12
Blessed are the people of any Land that allow the Lord to be the Lord. Of course, we people decide and do that individually.
To those of this corrupt world system, the most serious sin today is to call sin.. sin.
"Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott!" ~ Martin Luther
Need protection today? Personally, I live for a Bulwark that is never failing! He has a name.
A mighty Fortress is our God,
A Bulwark never failing;
Our Helper He amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great,
And, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
Heavenly Father God, Please ward off the haters from killing in Israel and even in our Land (the USA). The psalmist told and tells us as we read.. to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” We will obey Your Word. So right now I do pray for peace for Your chosen people, for Israel, and for those in their beloved city today. You have faithfully planned for Israel, You have faithfully provided for Israel, and even faithfully protected Israel for thousands of years. You've even helped those who helped protect the Jews like you did for Corrie Ten Boom. Please fight for and continue on with this great protection. As in the days of old, there are those today who are very (negatively) emotional inside due to all the lies of hatred etc that they've been taught, and they now proactively.. very aggressively seek to harm, and even destroy Your people. Please intervene for them. I ask you to keep Israel (the very apple of Your eye..) in Your loving care. Put a spiritual hedge of protection around Your people and their great Land. We trust You to watch over this nation as a Good Shepherd watches over His flock, and may Your chosen people find their ultimate safety, peace, and security in You. We want awakening and blessing for the Jews. I remember how You did that for us in the late 60s and 70s. Do it again for them. While You watch over Your people, may Your Spirit awaken in them a real spiritual hunger to embrace their Messiah—the One who died on the Cross for each of them—until they see Him face to face. We ask this in His (Jesus') name, Amen. (See Psalm 122:6)
You are incredibly valuable to God. All Jews, Muslims, American citizens, and babies included. Every human. The brainwashed Nazis didn't go with that -- it's no time for any new type of Nazis!
WHEN YOU START SEEING YOUR WORTH AS GOD SEES THIS, YOU'LL FIND IT HARDER TO STAY HANGIN' AROUND PEOPLE WHO DON'T.. unless you're there edifying/witnessing to them.
"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.." Psalms 1:1
Uhh, He's made a way for me thus far and He can easily do that for you as well. (Q: Man, I can't really be a Donny-Downer-pessimist.. if it can be done by One, who has done it before, and I'm already a full optimist ..can I be?) #TheeWayMakerLives!
"God is our refuge and strength, a tested help in times of trouble. And so we need not fear even if the world blows up and the mountains crumble into the sea." Psalm 46:1,2
He's still all the way good and he's still completely sovereign! Lord, please fight for Israel--help them recognize, know, and worship their Messiah acceptably. None of us can trust You and simultaneously be afraid. We each can decide. When it looks like all the wheels and more are falling off at the same time.. help us to pray in faith, Lord, to choose to trust you and expect regardless of what the world says! Help us to first be still. and take 100% wise actions only when there doesn't yet seem to be even one option available. For those You Love, You opened up a whole sea before.
"I am the LORD, your Holy One, The Creator of Israel, your King." Thus says the LORD, Who makes a way through the sea and a path through the mighty waters.." Isaiah 43:15-16
You can trust all the promises in the Bible--you can trust God. The word “inspiration” itself, is seen in the traditional English Bible translation of 2 Timothy 3:16. “All Scripture was given by inspiration of God” (KJV and NKJV).
Several of the revised or newer translations that have been published over the last century came off closer to the original Greek text, but they still retain this word “inspired.” i.e., “All Scripture is inspired by God” (NRSV, NASB, HCSB, and others).
But that idea of “inspire,” at least the way people think of it now, is actually absent from 2 Timothy 3:16. The Greek phrase in question is simply three words: πᾶσα γραφὴ θεόπνευστος (pasa graphe theopneustos), or “All Scripture (is) God-breathed.” This, in fact, is the translation you will find in the NIV and a few lesser known versions like the Berean Study Bible. The ESV amplifies the text slightly, with “All Scripture is breathed out by God.”
As every decent Bible college or seminary student can tell you, the Greek word θεόπνευστος (theopneustos) is a combination of “God” (θεός; theos) plus “breathed” (πνευστος; pneustos), from the verb meaning “breath or blow” (πνέω; pneō). In other words, the action in question is not “inspiration,” but “spiration”; not a breathing in, but a breathing out.
So help me grasp and get it, Kurt. What does the phrase in 2 Timothy 3:16 mean then? It simply means this: that the Scripture came from God himself. That’s it. It was breathed out from the inner being of our one God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit). The Bible is, through and through, literally, God’s own Word.
But that idea of “inspire,” at least the way people think of it now, is actually absent from 2 Timothy 3:16. The Greek phrase in question is simply three words: πᾶσα γραφὴ θεόπνευστος (pasa graphe theopneustos), or “All Scripture (is) God-breathed.” This, in fact, is the translation you will find in the NIV and a few lesser known versions like the Berean Study Bible. The ESV amplifies the text slightly, with “All Scripture is breathed out by God.”
As every decent Bible college or seminary student can tell you, the Greek word θεόπνευστος (theopneustos) is a combination of “God” (θεός; theos) plus “breathed” (πνευστος; pneustos), from the verb meaning “breath or blow” (πνέω; pneō). In other words, the action in question is not “inspiration,” but “spiration”; not a breathing in, but a breathing out.
So help me grasp and get it, Kurt. What does the phrase in 2 Timothy 3:16 mean then? It simply means this: that the Scripture came from God himself. That’s it. It was breathed out from the inner being of our one God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit). The Bible is, through and through, literally, God’s own Word.
JC Ryle's Seven Thoughts on Reading the Bible:
1) Read the Bible with an earnest desire to understand it.
2) Read the Scriptures with a simple, childlike faith and humility.
3) Read the Word with a spirit of obedience and self-application.
4) Read the Holy Scriptures every day. (if you miss a day, just pick it up the next day. Easy.)
5) Read through the whole Bible and read it in an orderly way.
6) Read the Word of God fairly and honestly.
7) Read the Bible (prayerfully) with Christ the Lord constantly in view.
When we believers get back to Bible basics and wisely apply biblical principles in love, we'll see Bible results. Do you like what you see in Acts and want to grow spiritually, believer? You can trust God and what His Bible clearly says.
“No pit is so deep that He is not deeper still; with Jesus even in our darkest moments, the best remains and the very best is yet to be.” — Corrie ten Boom
“Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred. It is a power that breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness.” — Corrie ten Boom
Might you need God's forgiveness first? Simply repent, confess and believe in Jesus. Come as you are willing to cooperate.. to be washed clean inside and changed by Him (Click).
No time for trepidation--put away the unbelief and believe.. in Christ. In 20 years what will you have wished that you did today?
Do it now. (A wise businessman put that on his desk)
If you were told and knew you only have 3 years to live, what would you do?
What riff-raff or clutter would you cut out of your life's routine and experience? What would you change in order to run your race unencumbered for the glory of God? Run to win the Prize.
True or false? "Jews are a huge percent of the world population? FALSE. Jews are 0.2% of the world population, compared with 30% which are Christian, 25% Muslims, and 15% Hindus.
Jews are waging a unilateral war against the Palestinian people? FALSE. Not only was Israel attacked on October 7th by an army of 3,000 terrorists, Israel continued to be attacked from the south, the north, and from the sea. So Iran-backed Houthis from Yemen are throwing rockets at Israel from the South, and Iran-backed Hezbollah from Lebanon are launching rockets at Israel from the north. So not only did Israel not launch the war, start the war, and it’s not unilateral. Israel’s constantly under attack since October 7th.
Israel should agree to a ceasefire immediately? FALSE. No country in the world would be asked to stop protecting itself under attack from all of its borders.
The Jews should just go back to their homeland and all of this would be over? FALSE. As Golda Meir said, our secret weapon is that we have nowhere to go. There are 49 countries in the world with Muslim majority and 22 Arab countries in the region. Israel is the only Jewish state in the world. The Jews are the indigenous people of the land of Israel. The Jews have originated from Judea, and that’s never going to change."
