Friday, September 5, 2014

Together

This week I had several opportunities to speak with other believers from other fellowships. We chatted in general about what is going on in our lives and about where life is going. Reflecting on these conversations, on the readings from the scriptures for this week, and in general on what is happening around me I see interesting patterns emerging. The one thing that seems to be standing out is the stark contrast between things of God and everything else. God is pure, His ways are simple, and He provides direction. Everything else always seems so convoluted and entwined that it becomes difficult to imagine the end. There are scriptures that talk about this.

Psalms 57:1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
3 He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
4 My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
6 They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
8 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
10 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth

God is ever on our side. Choosing Him is choosing life.

The choice is simple.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King and our God. Bring Your kingdom to our hearts and minds, and to the earth. Give us our provision for the day Lord. Only Your abundance can keep us. When we wander from Your paths, do not be angry with us but forgive us and draw us back. We love You and need You in our lives. This is Your world and Your power is above all others. Show Your self strong on our behalf. Heal and deliver us. In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.