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Showing posts with label Wisdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wisdom. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Obedience = Blessings
Why is obedience so vital to blessing? Can someone who does not listen and continually disobeys be trusted? How is trust built up? Obedience! Truly honoring the instructor!
It’s like building an emotional credit score, although love doesn’t keep score, wisdom says that trust does keep score. It seems only natural to want to bless someone you can trust and respect. The opposite is also true. There is no motivation to bless someone that you can’t trust or respect.
Therefore, obedience builds trust and trust opens the door for a strong relationship.
<<<< The Reality of Obedience >>>>
[Yeshua speaking]
How can I save anyone who does not trust me? If someone doesn’t trust me, they will not listen to my voice and then will not obey my voice. Have I not given you the ultimate reason to trust me? Was my life on the cross not enough? It was EVERYTHING! I gave it ALL. Didn’t I earn your love, trust and respect? If you do not trust me now, you won’t. The end is here. Make up your mind! Make a choice and stick to it without flopping back and forth.
I have so much I want to bless you with but I can’t until you obey me and my voice. Obey and you will be counted worthy of all the blessings to come.
It’s like building an emotional credit score, although love doesn’t keep score, wisdom says that trust does keep score. It seems only natural to want to bless someone you can trust and respect. The opposite is also true. There is no motivation to bless someone that you can’t trust or respect.
Therefore, obedience builds trust and trust opens the door for a strong relationship.
<<<< The Reality of Obedience >>>>
[Yeshua speaking]
How can I save anyone who does not trust me? If someone doesn’t trust me, they will not listen to my voice and then will not obey my voice. Have I not given you the ultimate reason to trust me? Was my life on the cross not enough? It was EVERYTHING! I gave it ALL. Didn’t I earn your love, trust and respect? If you do not trust me now, you won’t. The end is here. Make up your mind! Make a choice and stick to it without flopping back and forth.
I have so much I want to bless you with but I can’t until you obey me and my voice. Obey and you will be counted worthy of all the blessings to come.
It’s Called Grace
Well, I have been asking God to teach me about his kingdom and about His ways. The first lesson was about Grace. A cousin came into town to visit my sister as they worked on wedding plans.
As they were heading out, the car started running real bad. My sister called me for help. After some diagnostics, I found it to be the ignition control module. Now for a new problem. It was an expensive part and I knew for a fact that they could not afford that kind of repair.
So God told me to pay for the new part and extend grace to them. “Helping someone when they could not possibly help themselves... More so, paying that price for someone else that can’t ever pay the required price”.
OK. Grace extended... lesson learned!
But was this lesson completed?
Can Grace be planted as a seed?
Well... My wife and I were going to go get gas in my dad’s car. Sitting at the traffic light, the guy behind us thought it turned green and gave us a good jolt. Not seeing any damage, we shook hands and made our way.
After getting home, I found some damage. I’m not sure how this will all turn out but I had to report to dad about the accident. Obviously he was disappointed but seemed to understand. The question in thought is this...
Along with the lesson about grace, did God give me the opportunity to plant a seed of grace so that I was given grace from my father with his car? Are we extended grace and forgiveness based on how we have forgiven others and extended that grace to others? What about salvation itself? If we are holding unforgiveness for someone, how does that reflect when we are standing before the King of Kings and need His forgiveness?
I’m reminded of “The Lord’s Prayer”. “...forgive us of our transgresses as we have forgiven those who have transgressed against us.”
Thank you, God, for the gift of forgiveness in an unforgiving world.
As they were heading out, the car started running real bad. My sister called me for help. After some diagnostics, I found it to be the ignition control module. Now for a new problem. It was an expensive part and I knew for a fact that they could not afford that kind of repair.
So God told me to pay for the new part and extend grace to them. “Helping someone when they could not possibly help themselves... More so, paying that price for someone else that can’t ever pay the required price”.
OK. Grace extended... lesson learned!
But was this lesson completed?
Can Grace be planted as a seed?
Well... My wife and I were going to go get gas in my dad’s car. Sitting at the traffic light, the guy behind us thought it turned green and gave us a good jolt. Not seeing any damage, we shook hands and made our way.
After getting home, I found some damage. I’m not sure how this will all turn out but I had to report to dad about the accident. Obviously he was disappointed but seemed to understand. The question in thought is this...
Along with the lesson about grace, did God give me the opportunity to plant a seed of grace so that I was given grace from my father with his car? Are we extended grace and forgiveness based on how we have forgiven others and extended that grace to others? What about salvation itself? If we are holding unforgiveness for someone, how does that reflect when we are standing before the King of Kings and need His forgiveness?
I’m reminded of “The Lord’s Prayer”. “...forgive us of our transgresses as we have forgiven those who have transgressed against us.”
Thank you, God, for the gift of forgiveness in an unforgiving world.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The Quiet Before the Storm
On my way into work this morning, I pulled into the parking space and looked straight west. It has been raining and the clouds were still thick and dark. But in the clouds I saw a short rainbow. It was actually in two parts, one part was real small and right above the horizon and then a band of dark clouds covered the next section and the top was longer yet and slowly blended into the storm clouds above. The clouds were moving pretty quick because of the wind so it only lasted for about 15 seconds.
As I was looking at it, I felt God saying that he is going to be fairly quiet for now (small band of clouds). But the last little bit of the rainbow illustrates that the final trumpet is about to sound. As the last trumpet is sounding, the first harvest will take place.
If someone was to study the tradition of Jewish weddings and compare it to the role Jesus is fulfilling in the lifespan of people on earth, fall season(harvest) or the festival Rosh Hashanah will likely be the season of His return for His Bride.
We are told that no one knows the day or hour but to watch for the signs. As we get closer to that instant, he is continually revealing more details.
Are you ready? This could be the year!
On this linked blog, you will find PDFs of Letters from God the Father and His Christ, I recommend reading the introduction to learn the credibility of the author, Timothy, and then read the last half of volume 6 and volume 7. All of the volumes contain the Truth of the Father but if time is short, volumes 6 & 7 are the important ones.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Think you're rich because you have money?
Are you sure?!
Now that the right, strong foundation has been set, let's dive into what true wealth really is. I'm sure wealth could be defined in several different ways based on what we ourselves feel is most important in our lives. So let's start by looking at the definition of wealth.
Wealth:
1. An abundance of valuable material possessions or resources; riches.
2. The state of being rich; affluence.
3. All goods and resources having value in terms of exchange or use.
4. A great amount; a profusion: a wealth of advice.
Don't you just feel good when you think of being wealthy? If only it was just that simple. If I was defining this word, I would break it down a little bit more because if you have a lot of stuff but are in poor health, it's pretty tough to enjoy the stuff. If you have health and riches but no family or friends to share your successes with, you would still be empty. And since all lasting fulfillment comes from having a purpose, there must be a spiritual side to wealth also.
True Wealth isn’t just about material abundance — although that’s a fun and extremely necessary component. It’s about abundance in all areas of your life. Think of harmony as a musical performance, in which different instruments move to weave a magical tapestry. Now, apply this to your life. Wouldn’t you like to have all the different parts of your life moving toward an elegant whole that’s more than the sum of its parts? That’s "True Wealth".
Most people equate wealth with money. While money is a part of wealth, it’s so much more than that. True wealth is a state of harmony and well-being. I know people who are multi-multimillionaires who would gladly hand over half their net worth to have more health, loving relationships, or a personal connection with something beyond themselves. A truly wealthy individual experiences harmony in all facets of his or her life — a sense of fulfillment and well-being that transcends the momentary happiness of lopsided achievements in one or two areas while neglecting the others.
True wealth really consists of four parts; Family, Fitness, Spiritual & Financial.
Napoleon Hill explains this best in his book classic "The Master Key to Riches" available at book stores or at Amazon.com
An older and more relevent source for proper/balanced wealth is the book of Proverbs in the Holy Bible. In Proverbs, King Solomon gives detail fundamentals of having a successful life. At our current day and age, there are some aspects of wealth that are more relevent to the future than others.
Keep the Big Picture in mind!
Now that the right, strong foundation has been set, let's dive into what true wealth really is. I'm sure wealth could be defined in several different ways based on what we ourselves feel is most important in our lives. So let's start by looking at the definition of wealth.
Wealth:
1. An abundance of valuable material possessions or resources; riches.
2. The state of being rich; affluence.
3. All goods and resources having value in terms of exchange or use.
4. A great amount; a profusion: a wealth of advice.
Don't you just feel good when you think of being wealthy? If only it was just that simple. If I was defining this word, I would break it down a little bit more because if you have a lot of stuff but are in poor health, it's pretty tough to enjoy the stuff. If you have health and riches but no family or friends to share your successes with, you would still be empty. And since all lasting fulfillment comes from having a purpose, there must be a spiritual side to wealth also.
True Wealth isn’t just about material abundance — although that’s a fun and extremely necessary component. It’s about abundance in all areas of your life. Think of harmony as a musical performance, in which different instruments move to weave a magical tapestry. Now, apply this to your life. Wouldn’t you like to have all the different parts of your life moving toward an elegant whole that’s more than the sum of its parts? That’s "True Wealth".
Most people equate wealth with money. While money is a part of wealth, it’s so much more than that. True wealth is a state of harmony and well-being. I know people who are multi-multimillionaires who would gladly hand over half their net worth to have more health, loving relationships, or a personal connection with something beyond themselves. A truly wealthy individual experiences harmony in all facets of his or her life — a sense of fulfillment and well-being that transcends the momentary happiness of lopsided achievements in one or two areas while neglecting the others.
True wealth really consists of four parts; Family, Fitness, Spiritual & Financial.
Napoleon Hill explains this best in his book classic "The Master Key to Riches" available at book stores or at Amazon.com
An older and more relevent source for proper/balanced wealth is the book of Proverbs in the Holy Bible. In Proverbs, King Solomon gives detail fundamentals of having a successful life. At our current day and age, there are some aspects of wealth that are more relevent to the future than others.
Keep the Big Picture in mind!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Stepping out on the Right Foot.
We have all heard the bible story for the man who built his house on the sand and the man who built his house on the rocks. Which one was the wise man? If you have never heard the story, you can probably guess the right answer.
A prosperous and fulfilling life is the same way. If you want a stable life that is full of joy and fulfillment, it has to be built on a solid foundation. Let's say you cruised through college partying and having a good time. When it came time, you met that special someone, got married, started a family but never took responsibility for the future of your family. Eventually, the partying lifestyle would begin to take it's toll on your family.
Building a life of fulfillment is a lot like that. You see, true wealth is more than financial success. I know people that have more money than they can spend but have no time to enjoy it or their pursuit of riches has cost them their family. Since the only things we take with us when we die are relationships and memories, I'd say the person that only chases money is still poor no matter how much his/her banker loves him/her.
The richest man who ever lived, King Solomon, asked for one thing and one thing only; WISDOM (1 Kings 4:29-30). Since this is what he asked of God, God said all of the other "stuff" would be his also. Maybe it's just me but it really sounds like the path to true wealth begins with wisdom and if the wisdom is the key, then knowing God must be the beginning of all wisdom.
Now, there is something else. I don't know how many times I've heard the words, "Money isn't everything" and "You have too much money, you need to give some of it to the poor." People that think like this make me sick. I can say that because I have thought like that myself and I'll tell you that being poor doesn't help anyone. It only makes you frustrated. It keeps you from being a blessing to someone who truly needs the help and if you think it is holy to be poor, you are believing an age old lie spun by the devil himself. Even Mother Teresa was worth over $3 million when she passed away.
I'm not going to get in the biblical aspect of money or religion here but i'd say that if you have believed you are a better person because you are broke, you are sadly mistaken. I can prove it. When you live paycheck to paycheck, who do you think of most on payday; the needs of you and your family or the single mom down the street that struggles just to keep power on in the house? So tell me, is your lack really helping anyone?
The point of this article is not to vent but the attitude toward "Stuff" in our country has created the mess our government is in today. In order to turn things around, I believe we need to change our thought process and attitude toward wealth and that begins with a strong, right foundation.
Look at wealth like this. Nothing was ours when we were born and nothing is ours when we die. The only thing that has mattered is how we use what we have been given. If nothing on this earth is new, and somethings get passed on to the next generation, then God must have owned everything from the beginning and he will own it all when we are finished with it. So it makes since that we are just stewards of everything we have.
How are you going to use your resources to make a difference? What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind. Are you chasing true wealth or are you just trying to get rich? A mentor of mine by the name of Mike Murdock once said "You will ALWAYS put your time and money into what is most important to you." For some, that might be depressing.
I don't have a video clip today but instead just a link to The Wisdom Center website where there are all kinds of resources that relate to true wisdom.
A prosperous and fulfilling life is the same way. If you want a stable life that is full of joy and fulfillment, it has to be built on a solid foundation. Let's say you cruised through college partying and having a good time. When it came time, you met that special someone, got married, started a family but never took responsibility for the future of your family. Eventually, the partying lifestyle would begin to take it's toll on your family.
Building a life of fulfillment is a lot like that. You see, true wealth is more than financial success. I know people that have more money than they can spend but have no time to enjoy it or their pursuit of riches has cost them their family. Since the only things we take with us when we die are relationships and memories, I'd say the person that only chases money is still poor no matter how much his/her banker loves him/her.
The richest man who ever lived, King Solomon, asked for one thing and one thing only; WISDOM (1 Kings 4:29-30). Since this is what he asked of God, God said all of the other "stuff" would be his also. Maybe it's just me but it really sounds like the path to true wealth begins with wisdom and if the wisdom is the key, then knowing God must be the beginning of all wisdom.
Now, there is something else. I don't know how many times I've heard the words, "Money isn't everything" and "You have too much money, you need to give some of it to the poor." People that think like this make me sick. I can say that because I have thought like that myself and I'll tell you that being poor doesn't help anyone. It only makes you frustrated. It keeps you from being a blessing to someone who truly needs the help and if you think it is holy to be poor, you are believing an age old lie spun by the devil himself. Even Mother Teresa was worth over $3 million when she passed away.
I'm not going to get in the biblical aspect of money or religion here but i'd say that if you have believed you are a better person because you are broke, you are sadly mistaken. I can prove it. When you live paycheck to paycheck, who do you think of most on payday; the needs of you and your family or the single mom down the street that struggles just to keep power on in the house? So tell me, is your lack really helping anyone?
The point of this article is not to vent but the attitude toward "Stuff" in our country has created the mess our government is in today. In order to turn things around, I believe we need to change our thought process and attitude toward wealth and that begins with a strong, right foundation.
Look at wealth like this. Nothing was ours when we were born and nothing is ours when we die. The only thing that has mattered is how we use what we have been given. If nothing on this earth is new, and somethings get passed on to the next generation, then God must have owned everything from the beginning and he will own it all when we are finished with it. So it makes since that we are just stewards of everything we have.
How are you going to use your resources to make a difference? What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind. Are you chasing true wealth or are you just trying to get rich? A mentor of mine by the name of Mike Murdock once said "You will ALWAYS put your time and money into what is most important to you." For some, that might be depressing.
I don't have a video clip today but instead just a link to The Wisdom Center website where there are all kinds of resources that relate to true wisdom.
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