Sunday, October 15, 2006
Blabber Entry: Truth Pursuit
Many truths to behold, many to put into actions. As they get burned in my mind they replace the concepts I held on to all these years. They reveal more and more glimpses of who God is and who I am in His eyes, what I've been given by this Heavenly Father that loves me so. It's an exciting journey but one that is impossible; we serve a God of the impossible so expect to live a life that is impossible in our own strength and wisdom. Every step of the way expect to feel vulnerable and incarcerated with countless doubts and negative thoughts. The mind is the battleground, but the place to guard is the heart, which is the wellspring to life. Never, ever let the heart be engaged in battle. It will NOT survive. Wherever our weaknesses are, expect to be attacked in that area relentlessly. No enemy is ever going to ram a fortified door. Can we fight alone?? Never. What are we fighting for? What do we hope to gain? Freedom? We already have it. The only way to disarm the enemy is by truth. Not by might, not by power. You can struggle against evil all you want. As long as you believe the lies put in you it will be a battle lost. 2nd Tim 2:22 says Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness. That's a TRUTH PURSUIT. It's futile arguing with the enemy. Everything that proceeds from them are lies. Stamp the truth in your heart and mind, and garner all you have to cling to it, and act on it. Don't for a moment turn your back to God. Doesn't matter how mature you are as a Christian; you always have the choice to disown Him. Compliance, not maturity, is His utmost concern. Today there are people in pubs and bars going towards Him and people in church turning away from Him. Jesus has healing, answers and promises for the faint-hearted and people feeling the wretchedness of their sin. He has none for those who think they are not the worst of the lot; who think they need no confession or restoration. Everyday there's only two things to cling on to. The world (problems)or Jesus (solution). Everyday there's only two choices to make: to believe we're part of the world (problem), or part of Jesus (the solution). No in between. No sitting on the fence. Either you're dealing with the problem or you're letting it simmer and brew an even bigger, stickier problem. It's IMPOSSIBLE AIN'T IT? To choose the right side? Which side are we on??
"But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." James 4:6.
Is there a reason now to be humble and submissive? The line in the sand is drawn; either you're on a side where you are trying to surrender everything to get grace, or the side where you make futile attempts to protect your pride.
Ever wondered what are my heartburning issues? See above. They are the truths I grapple with all the time. My strength grows with my faith.
Mantou at 11:02 PM