Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
A Little Reminder
I remember teaching in kindergarten as I gave instructions the kids. When something is new to someone or they never heard it it there is a hesitation. People are quicker to protect the stability their mindsets rather than to accept correction. If I continually tell you a lie you would eventually believe it because you hear it over and over. Faith in something comes by hearing it. The Bible says we should be hearing the Word of God.
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
The God's Word Translation says this:
2 Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach. 3 A time will come when people will not listen to accurate teachings. Instead, they will follow their own desires and surround themselves with teachers who tell them what they want to hear. 4 People will refuse to listen to the truth and turn to myths.5 But you must keep a clear head in everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of a missionary. Devote yourself completely to your work.
In teaching and leading you must be patient. Most people barely pick up a Bible themselves. I used to be one but no longer. This is very serious in the fact that spending time with God and His Word are very vital times that the Holy Spirit teaches and leads you. In times like these a personal relationship with God and His Word are not a luxury but a necessity. There are many things we put before the Word of God and I learned that the hard way in my life. When we reject things in the Bible because we haven't experienced them that births unbelief and we begin to "reason" and "interpret" the things of God instead of taking it as He has given it in his Word. Many times we will hear someone preached and not check the Word for ourself. If I had a dollar for every time I looked for a popular church saying and found out it wasn't in any translation of the Bible I would be a wealthy man. The Bible does give the minister the responsibility to preach the Word but it also gives every believer this responsibility.
2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
We must study ourselves and be in the Word for ourselves. People usually will accept something if they trust the source. They will not check behind it and accept it as gospel. We don't have that luxury with the Word of God.
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
The God's Word Translation says this:
2 Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach. 3 A time will come when people will not listen to accurate teachings. Instead, they will follow their own desires and surround themselves with teachers who tell them what they want to hear. 4 People will refuse to listen to the truth and turn to myths.5 But you must keep a clear head in everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of a missionary. Devote yourself completely to your work.
In teaching and leading you must be patient. Most people barely pick up a Bible themselves. I used to be one but no longer. This is very serious in the fact that spending time with God and His Word are very vital times that the Holy Spirit teaches and leads you. In times like these a personal relationship with God and His Word are not a luxury but a necessity. There are many things we put before the Word of God and I learned that the hard way in my life. When we reject things in the Bible because we haven't experienced them that births unbelief and we begin to "reason" and "interpret" the things of God instead of taking it as He has given it in his Word. Many times we will hear someone preached and not check the Word for ourself. If I had a dollar for every time I looked for a popular church saying and found out it wasn't in any translation of the Bible I would be a wealthy man. The Bible does give the minister the responsibility to preach the Word but it also gives every believer this responsibility.
2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
We must study ourselves and be in the Word for ourselves. People usually will accept something if they trust the source. They will not check behind it and accept it as gospel. We don't have that luxury with the Word of God.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
What Are MY Desires and What Is HIS Will?
I know. Maybe that’s the problem. I know my knowledge has cost me some things over the years. My refusal to just settle is alive and well but what am I reaching for? Am I trying to force something God doesn’t want because I can’t let go? Perhaps maybe my life goals for ministry are the only things I have truly put before the Lord and I’m trying to hang on to everything else. Like I’ve said before when you truly love (someone, something or somewhere) you don’t stop loving you just move on realizing that won’t be a part of your life. I am not afraid anymore. I don’t mind detours or mistakes. I just don’t want to add my two cents to what God says because what He’s telling me I can’t see (with my eyes) yet but He knows my future. Yes when God says something I wrap what’s around me to it even though I know better. I don’t know who or what can enter my life tomorrow but I try to decipher what God means. I’m really trying to stop that. I know what He’s speaking. Instead of just taking it as it is and waiting on Him am I trying to interpret it? I need to release my stress of always wanting to know with this analytical and technical mind to childlike faith. I grew up without my father and I’m just learning how to to trust one. He is the heavenly one who is always trustworthy. Feel free to chime in if you want. I’m always open.
-Shamik
Saturday, April 09, 2011
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