October 29, 2017 ()

Bible Text: Hebrews 4:12-13 |

Where are We?                      October 29, 2017

Hebrews 4:12-13  For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  13.  Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

He is the discerner of our hearts intent. This verse can be upsetting to those who do not know the grace and love of Christ. But to us who know, this is a comfort that my God loves me. He knows every intimate detail of my life. Not only does He know the number of hairs on my head but my thoughts past, present, and future. He is that concerned for me because He wants me to have His best, with Him for eternity. Jesus (The Word) is cutting on us. His love is molding and shaping us for a wedding gown. This chastening is readying us to be glorified together with Him. He wants us to grow up to be that readied wife for Him. Sun glory. The Father seeks the sincere worshipper. He wants us to have salvation with eternal glory. The sons of God endure chastening.

Hebrews 12:7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?

He knows what you need to be ready. These are the most painful times in our lives.

David faced the word of God through the prophet, “Thou art the man”. Do we allow these monumental times to change our hearts? Be humble, embrace it. Don’t be afraid of it. The word of God will reveal your rebellion and bitterness. If you’re hardened and bitter you won’t embrace what God has brought to deliver you. How we react to the word is everything. The enemy will try to get you to think you are right, your cause is just. But the greatest questions your heart can answer are: Are the steps you are making leading to more of Paul’s gospel? What is my state in the Holy Ghost? Where are we? Either the word is received in joy or resentment. He gets personal with us because He knows we don’t have much time. The answer to give is, “I will go”. There is a mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. It comes from hearing Paul’s gospel. Let’s be sincere. Are the choices I’m making leading me on to more bridal truth? Let the word of God affect you, and change you from glory to glory. The fight we face every week, it’s a miracle we are here. When you step away from the things of God, you’ll be robbed. Follow Paul as he followed Christ. Are you loving the present world or are you in love with Paul’s gospel? Wake up! The people that love you point you to winning Christ; that preach to you the word of His grace; that this is the only way. Their words can be very cutting.

Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Listen to ones that love the truth. Jesus is coming! There will be ones that are surprised because they are embracing the world and not the Word. Break before God, be sincere before the Lord. He just wants you to surrender, He will do all the work. Be tender. There is so much more, don’t miss it. He loves you.

 

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