Humanity has boxed itself in on so many different levels that it's hard to try and make sense of what God has to say on any given day. Especially when what He says gets interpreted as if something that's been fragmented by thousands of years of over exposure to humanity.
What I find alarming is when I hear some suggest that what God has to say needs to be upgraded in order to meet with the contemporary interpretation standards of today.
How significant is it when we hear Jesus say, "I tell you the truth" or whenever He begins sentences which include words such as "Truly" or 'Verily"?
When He does, do listeners hear themselves talking instead of the Lord as if "I'm not kidding on this one" as if to suggest He was or might have been joking about other things He's also said?
How easy is it to pick teams as if the "Us and Them"?
Luke 21:32-33
"I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
NIV
Matt 12:42
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon's wisdom, and now one greater than Solomon is here.
NIV
Exactly how many years separated the two events Jesus prophesied about as if something to be judged in the future tense? And how many more years separates the death of Zechariah and the timely people standing before Christ to whom He also spoke these words?
Would it be safe to assume that when Jesus is perceived as if ONE who speaks with authority He's also speaking as He does because He CAN see both bookends of time (Alpha/Omega)?
The same people whom Jesus was speaking to in this moment of time captured below were technically NOT alive (physically exist) in earth bound terms during the time period when Abel or Zechariah were murdered, yet He said towards those physically present in that particular moment of time "Whom YOU murdered" as if they were alive?
Was Jesus only looking to pick a fight OR was He truly One that could see the otherwise invisible battle front that is NOT between flesh and blood?
To whom exactly was Jesus speaking to? The enemies of God or to the flesh and bones the enemies of God had taken up residency within?
Residency to mean "Welcomed guest" that inhabit.
Matt 23:35-36
And so upon you will come all the righteous blood that has been shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berekiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. I tell you the truth, all this will come upon this generation .
NIV
Have you ever asked yourself, "How can I (you) be held responsible for the blood of Abel"?
Even further evidence would be when Stephen spoke in the same fashion what he did under the "Inspiration" of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 7:51-53
"You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers : You always resist the Holy Spirit!
Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— you who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed it."
NIV
And who is the father of ALL lies which in turn sires even more lies? And what is a birthed from the corrupted seed?
In terms of ones "Faith" how does a person grow and/or build on that "Faith"? As if something that does have value to God and man and that without the God of "Truth" being the author and perfecter of that same faith?
Is it even possible to have your faith increase if that increase does NOT come by way of the Lord? Wouldn't that depend on "Where" you try and redeem that same faith?
And who are those that are being compelled buy the spirit of prophecy that also find themselves made able to speak of what resides in the future if NOT those who tell of the coming of Christ?
Rev 19:10
For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy ."
NIV
When does the building begin and where does it end in the grand scope of humanity to include everything that gets handed to the next generation as if "Understanding"?
Is it even possible to find Faith, Hope and Love communing together under the terms of ALL that "Truth" is unless God is the One teaching?
Where does Line upon Line and precept upon precept come into focus in terms of the increase of ones faith towards God as if something that's being "Built" that also has value in the sight of God?
Many said believers are content with the conclusion that "God Wins" in the "End", yet how many forget who it is that God defeats as His enemies? Even further the seriousness of harboring a fugitive and his ability to influence as if one that has "Already" been sentenced to eternal Hell?
How easy it to sell ourselves on the notion that someone other than ourselves are the enemies of God? Why is always someone else's fault when something is NOT right, yet we find the words of God written to those who are willing to believe?
How hard is it to fight against an unseen enemy? As if something or someone whose defined shape and form outside of the scope of humanity has yet to be realized? Yet why NOT realized?
And who are those enemies and what is it that also defines and frames the enemies of God? Is Hell more than a picture (image) frame only after the fact? What type of frame captures the image of those who will end up in this desolate place?
Is it truly a mystery who does the rendering of such a picture? God paints the image, whereas He allows the image to claim its "Own" author (father).
How reckless of an act is to fund wickedness while on the payroll of mercy? How does that picture look in the eyes of a father that is also "Real" in terms of what believers "Hope" to find?
How long does a child knowingly go and do evil while "Depending" upon the forgiveness of the Father each time that child comes home with blood stained hands?
At what point does it become obvious this child has no respect for the "Hope" that Father has for this child?
Was satan and a third of the angel's simply cast into the realm of damnation the first time they acted without repentance? Wouldn't being able to answer that also require "Knowing" one and the same God that also created them who is "Merciful" and just?
At what point does the good father find the need to protect the other members of His household by getting up and shutting the door which opens towards His goodness?
Is there truly any risk when we know and trust that He "Knows" the true depths of the hearts of all the members of HIS household?
And what does the thought and hope of being "One" exemplify or cause to stand out in contrast so that it's easily recognized so all can see?
Have we mistakenly trusted the Father will never shut the door on his Hope? Does a true Father love one child more than He does the others or does He alone as the master of His house sit as the judge of equality, time and opportunity?
Rom 1:18-20
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.
NIV
Why does it appear so easy for the blind to lead the blind in terms of trust and how easy is to see why the blind bump into things they can't see?
Luke 11:51-52
Yes, I tell you, this generation will be held responsible for it all.
"Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering."
NIV
2Thess 1:9-10
They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed.NIV
If you were the creator how would you express such a concept to the ones you "Love"? And since you are NOT the creator, how could you show forth what "Love" is and does at ALL times without first being shown the "Way"?
It's easy to deny what your daily activities express otherwise by simply hiding behind, "How can I know because I'm not the creator" yet where does that leave you in terms of "Knowing" your creator and what He desires you to know?
John 17:3-5
Now this is eternal life : that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.
NIV
How else could you possibly suggest you don't know Him unless you also deny that He is responsible for the righteous judgement and the eternal sentence handed down to His enemies?
Simply put you can't have it both ways can you and that way for very long? If you were to believe God, what can be seen below in this passage?
Luke 16:26
And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.'
NIV
Of course before you could somehow find yourself thinking like God you'd also have to deal with the thought that "God Is Love" wouldn't you?
How does the creator of ALL things have an enemy? Did He create them to be His enemies? Did He trust them to become His enemies or does He hope those enemies will find mercy instead?
How far into the future can a creator see and how far into the past?
Where does the beginning truly "Begin" or the end truly arrive especially when ALL things include the concept of what's being accepted as the limits of "Time"?
Why does man tell himself he's living "His own life"? Instead why doesn't man state it accurately, "I'm living in Time my own way"?
What is the difference between "Life" and "Eternal Life"? Is the latter simply more of or the continuation of the former? As such that is without some sort of "Change"? And at what point is that change defined?
Don't believe the Lie. You may have entered this world with nothing, yet you need to have more than your own "I DEAL" false notion(s) when you leave this world!
Be sure and make a note to yourself everyday that says, "Don't Lie to Me"! Put it everywhere you even remotely think you might forget....
Rom 8:23-25
Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has?
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
NIV
Strong enough to compel you to "Believe"? Will it prove to be such that has been founded upon the Faith, Hope and Love that only God can provide such examples?
And what is Faith in an "Unknown God" while here and how easily is it mislead?
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