Shut the horn up!

Labels: - Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Ha Ha! I knew this title would grab you! =)

Yesterday, in my time with God - I began to read the book of Daniel. My eyes fell on the seventh chapter - after which I became inspired to write...

Daniel 7:20-22 (NLT) - I also asked about the ten horns on the fourth beast's head and the little horn that came up afterward and destroyed three of the other horns. This was the horn that seemed greater than the others and had human eyes and a mouth that was boasting arrogantly. As I watched, this horn was waging war against the holy people and was defeating them, until the Ancient One came and judged in favor of the holy people of the Most High. Then the time arrived for the holy people to take over the kingdom.

The above words were written to explain a vision Daniel had.

When I read this portion, "the little horn that came up afterward and destroyed three of the other horns was the horn that SEEMED greater than the others and had human eyes and a mouth that was boasting arrogantly. This horn waged war against the holy people and was defeating them...", I thought, someone needs to shut the HORN up!

The scripture says that the horn is little - it just has a big mouth full of arrogant boasting.

Take whatever you want from this little revelation I have received - The Ancient One is on His way and we will be delivered! In the meantime, just remember, that mouthy little horn SEEMS bigger than it really is. In the end, we will win.

Command

Labels: - Friday, September 19, 2008

Proverbs 3:2 NLT says - If you do this, you will live many years and your life will be satisfying.

This was my iGoogle verse of the day yesterday.

I kept wondering what "this" is ("If you do THIS" you will live many years...), so this morning, I wanted to do a little research and share it with you.

Proverbs 3:1 NLT says - My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart,

Proverbs 3:3 NIV says - Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck,write them on the tablet of your heart.

What are the commands of God?

I started at Genesis and looked through over 100 verses to give you these little nuggets... based on a study of the word "command".

Deuteronomy 15:11 NIV - There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.

Deuteronomy 19:9 NKJV - and if you keep all these commandments and do them, which I command you today, to love the LORD your God and to walk always in His ways, then you shall add three more cities for yourself besides these three,

Deuteronomy 30:16 NLT - I have commanded you today to love the Lord your God and to keep his commands, laws, and regulations by walking in his ways. If you do this, you will live and become a great nation, and the Lord your God will bless you and the land you are about to enter and occupy.

John 15:17 - These things I command you, that ye love one another.

I will study the word, "commandment" in the future and share my findings with you. For now, we have a few very specific commands from Christ that we can begin working on in our personal lives.

Good Eye

Labels: - Wednesday, September 17, 2008

I taught this lesson on Sunday to the Life Skills Class at Heavenview and thought I would share it with you today.

Matthew 6:22 - NKJV - "The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light.

In baseball, (according to wiki) a hitter who has excellent awareness of the strike zone, and is able to lay off pitches that are barely out of the strike zone, is said to have a "good eye."

The American Standard Version of the Bible puts it this way, "The lamp of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light." Single here refers to being simple or simplified, more focused, perhaps on one purpose, blocking out anything that could become a distraction.

When we are focused on putting God first in our lives, which by the way, is our single most important purpose as a Christ follower, we find that we have a good eye. We become more aware of the adversary's striking zone and we are able to "lay off" (or quench/put out) the fiery darts that are pitched our way. (Ephesians 6:16)

The second piece to this thought was that our perception really does matter.

I want to see situations and individuals through God's eyes. I want to reflect God's awesomeness at all times.

"Your eye is a lamp for your body. A pure eye lets sunshine into your soul." - Matthew 6:22 (NLT)

Rev. 3:8

Labels: - Tuesday, September 16, 2008

"I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can shut. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny me. (NLT)

I was awakened by this scripture this morning.

I recently resigned from my job. My last day was almost one week ago. I have been diligently looking for another job - I need to work full time until January, at which time I may go back to school.

As you can imagine, I have quite a bit on my mind. I really feel like I did the right thing - I needed to move on. I, now, am left however, with worries of our current financial situation.

Dan begins a new job on October 6th.

Like all tests God brings our way - I know He will provide the answers.

I am really trying to show great faith. The above scripture brought amazing strength to me on this rainy morning as I pulled myself from the bed to continue my job search.

Thanks God, for inspiring me - You know all things.

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