March 24, 2015

DJ

Psalm 33:8 Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.

It is easy at times to lift up praise to God when we are in a congregation all singing for joy or when we are happy and content, but maybe not so easy when we have problems.

What we need to remember is that God is the same whether we have issues or not. He continues to be God and continues to support us.

All we need to do is to look at all He has done throughout time to see that we need to remember to praise Him always.

Let your praises be lifted up because God is God. He is all powerful and He does know everything.

March 23, 2015

DJ

Deuteronomy 21:21 Then all the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones; so you shall put away the evil from among you, and all Israel shall hear and fear.

If you think that obedience is something that you should only do when you think it right, then take a look back in the Old Testament where it reminds us of the importance of obedience.

God takes it very seriously and laid down laws to make sure that we take it seriously too; so much so that our lives would depend on it!

If God is telling us that is how important it is we should be standing up and taking notice, not putting it down to some excuse or other.

Listen to God. Listen to Him carefully and obey!

March 22, 2015

DJ

Proverbs 30:17 The eye that mocks his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley will pick it out, and the young eagles will eat it.

Not a pleasant though to think first thing in the morning, but one that needs to be a reminder for us every day nonetheless.

Throughout the Bible God has demonstrated what obedience is and how important it is. Throughout those times man has demonstrated lack of obedience and the consequences of that.

We may not have the ravens and eagles actually come and pluck our eyes out but we may well wish that be true rather than face the consequences we may have to face because of our disobedience.

Trust God and obey Him just as we learn to trust our parents and obey them.

March 21, 2015

DJ

Malachi 1:6 “A son honours his father, And a servant his master. If then I am the Father, Where is My honour? And if I am a Master, Where is My reverence? Says the Lord of hosts To you priests who despise My name. Yet you say, ‘In what way have we despised Your name?’

God has every right to complain about the lack of honour and respect for Him from all of us.

In the beginning there was honour and respect from mankind toward God because they saw what He was capable of; yet how quickly we forget because we do not personally see that.

We still have some love and respect in families and in relationships, but many people have not got that same respect or fear of God.

Do not lose sight of God just because you cannot physically see Him. Remember God. Fear God. Love God.