(March 06 2020) Romans 15:4 NIV For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
How often has it been said "we learn from our past mistakes?" Paul tells us to learn from people in the OT. For example; Abraham (Genesis 13:8,9) lets Lot chose where he wanted to live, Jonathan (1 Samuel 19:4) speaks words of encouragement to his father Saul telling him that he has done good and benefited Saul, David (1Samuel 24:10) told Saul how he had spared his life when Saul was in the cave, and Moses (Hebrews 11:24) refused to be known as the son of Pharaohs daughter. These men let go of their rightful possessions or position. God promised to do things in our life and as we read, learn, and inwardly digest the OT we can learn from the patriarchs of old to be patient in order to receive the promises of God.
(March 07 2020) Revelation 3:20 NIV Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
Just as a father would discipline a child, so to, our loving Father rebukes and disciplines us V 19. At creation when God created mankind, He created man, not as a robot, but with the capacity to do whatever he wanted. (2 Peter 2:10 NIV This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to heap abuse on celestial beings
(Deuteronomy 30:19 NIV This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live). Jesus knocks on the door of our heart. He finds this door shut against him; by our sinful nature, we are shut against Christ. He does not withdraw but waits to be gracious (Isaiah 30:18a NIV Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; ....) Those who open up their hearts to him will enjoy his presence.
How often has it been said "we learn from our past mistakes?" Paul tells us to learn from people in the OT. For example; Abraham (Genesis 13:8,9) lets Lot chose where he wanted to live, Jonathan (1 Samuel 19:4) speaks words of encouragement to his father Saul telling him that he has done good and benefited Saul, David (1Samuel 24:10) told Saul how he had spared his life when Saul was in the cave, and Moses (Hebrews 11:24) refused to be known as the son of Pharaohs daughter. These men let go of their rightful possessions or position. God promised to do things in our life and as we read, learn, and inwardly digest the OT we can learn from the patriarchs of old to be patient in order to receive the promises of God.
(March 07 2020) Revelation 3:20 NIV Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
Just as a father would discipline a child, so to, our loving Father rebukes and disciplines us V 19. At creation when God created mankind, He created man, not as a robot, but with the capacity to do whatever he wanted. (2 Peter 2:10 NIV This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to heap abuse on celestial beings
(Deuteronomy 30:19 NIV This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live). Jesus knocks on the door of our heart. He finds this door shut against him; by our sinful nature, we are shut against Christ. He does not withdraw but waits to be gracious (Isaiah 30:18a NIV Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; ....) Those who open up their hearts to him will enjoy his presence.-
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