Hebrews 10;30-31 (KJV)
For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord, And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Today's encouragement you may not like, but it has to be spoken. It is time to stop seeking what it is YOU WANT from God and start SEEKING what it is God has for you according to his will for your life. The reason I write this, in this manner, is because that day: the day when the Lord shall judge IS approaching. Yes! That day is on its way. And, the writer of Hebrews is making the perfect visual statement, which should cement your resolve to serve God through Christ Jesus. Going back to verse 26 within the same chapter, the writer explains that "For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,"
Why is that so important to know? Because alot of our present day concerns, thoughts, actions, speech, and influences are not designed to promote Christ Jesus, God, the Holy Ghost, or heaven. When was the last time you, yourself, sought to know exactly what God desired of you? How about seeking his will for you; to complete a task that He desired you to perform? We can use our time, here in this world, doing alot of things. We can sit around and find umpteen million things to believe. But, when that day comes: the day when the Lord shall judge. We will have no more excuses.
Yes, it should make you sink. It makes me sink. Its a sobering thought. Of course, the first rocket-launch of a statement from any person, who desparately desires relief from secret knowledge of their own indiscrections, will always be, "So are you claiming to know something I do not know?" or, "Oh! You saying I have to believe what you believe?"
My answer to both of those questions is, "No."
See, this is your encouragement. Understand? I am not you. Yes, I will say I know some things: and some things of Christ Jesus, I am overjoyed to know. But, I do not stand, so full of pride, to say I know more than you. Again, you do not have to believe what I believe. For clarity, I believe there is but ONE God. The God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob. He is ALL-present, ALL-knowing, and ALL-powerful. He is what is commonly referred to as, 'Alpha and Omega'. The beginning, and the end. He wrapped himself in flesh, becoming the Son: Jesus. Who was the likeness of God and man. Upon the resurrection of Christ Jesus, God (in the form of the Holy Spirit) made himself available unto all who would believe.
The writer of Hebrews through the full scope of the scriptures is alerting us to the fact that there will be a judgement, and concerning your soul, you may not desire to be on the side of 'get it right then'. Now before I close, I would be all kinds of wrong if I didn't say this:
The statement of any man, when he speaks to you of the word God, more often times are probably not lies but more apt to be prideful. Because of that, I ask that you study your Bible and seek out a pastor or minister to assist you in your study. Remember, even I am not above correct teaching. And, if you see, I did say I do not claim to know anymore than any other man. All I claim to know is Jesus Christ and him crucified.
Holla,
Yer Brova Catalyst
1 comment:
Well said, Brova. 2 Tim 2:15 says, "Study to show THYSELF approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." I firmly believe that you were on point with everything you said because I have read it in HIS Word. Bottom line...the truth is what the truth is.
Everyone needs to read AND understand the Word for themselves. For those who have difficulty understanding the King James Version of the Bible, I suggest getting a different translation such as the NIV (New International Version) or, my favorite the NLT (New Living Translation). I read it along with the King James and that helps strengthen my understanding.
And, as you stated Brova, reading the Word will give you insight to what HIS will is for your life. And once you realize that God wants HIS best for you, the joy you have will be like nothing you've every known before! Regardless of what the circumstances are, when you permanently reside in His love, joy and peace, life is AMAZING!!!!
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