Double Minded

Have you ever studied the "Man" Job?

The biblical telling of a man more often seen as a man of sorrow once his person is seen situated amid the struggle of two opinions.

A man who when judged by worldly standards is seen as doing alright until his name was mentioned on high. Some might observe the shifted focus on Job as misfortune, yet when kept in the "Righteous Light" what ultimately gets brought into focus?

The enemies of God choose to judge His decisions to be wrong as if God is somehow going blind. They're always laying in wait for the opportunity to present their cause in false "Light", the conclusions of their own inner challenges as if they have successfully weighed the mind of the "Almighty".

What happens when you only look at the man instead of the "PLAN" which involves man, both of which God established?

How is a man noticed while observed? As if a man without a plan or a man that knows the plan and the heart of the one that made those plans?

Where do those plans begin? As a thought?

And where do those thoughts stem from, if not inner "Desires"? And where are those desires stored and kept? Who is able to dredge them out? A more precise question, "Who is the one responsible for putting (inciting) those desires there"?

What is Job seen regularly doing and thinking about? What His children are doing? And as a father who does understand the Godly nature of things what do we read and hopefully "SEE" Job doing after having such thoughts?

Is God considered a good God only as one who responds or is God proactive as Father?

Job 1:4-5
His sons used to take turns holding feasts in their homes, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would send and have them purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, "Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts." This was Job's regular custom. NIV

Is Jobs concern for what His children are doing? And as a father who does understand not only the Godly nature of things, but also the worldly nature and those affects on mankind? What do we read and are hopefully able to "SEE" why Job is doing what he does after having observed the daily activities of His children?

What could Job NOT see or hear as encouragement beyond doubt prior to His person being chosen to be sifted?

Not only that but how did the counsel of his "Wife" and supposed "Friends" in turn encroach upon Job's Godly reasoning and how do we find them at the end of this story? It would take even longer than I have if I tried to focus on Elihu (and what was once important about a given name) in Jobs story, but if it this does continue to "Interest" you look up his person in chapter 32).

Do you find it hard to see anything wrong in what Jobs supposed wife and friends were telling Job?

If satan were to be able to influence and speak through humans who also believe in God, which ones in the story of Job can be heard speaking as what they were doing was speaking as if the counsel of satan

2 Cor 11:14-15
And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.
NIV

Job 2:9
His wife said to him, "Are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die!"
NIV

What if Job "Knew" in advance what believers In Christ today know on the other side of such great revelation that's since come down from heaven?

The following was said of Job BEFORE Job was tested, yet we must also remember who is the Alpha and Omega.....

What if evil today were looked upon as results of the inability to hear the spirit of Christ? And that while denying He speaks to men today? Well enough that is where men CAN hear his spirit speak because they DO believe He IS speaking and that not only in times of trouble and testing but also prior to?

Why else can it be said of God as if an unyielding statement "ALL wrong doing is sin" which swallows up every excuse being presented that might suggest something to the contrary?

(1 John 5:17 ..All wrongdoing is sin , and there is sin that does not lead to death. NIV)

Ps 25:3
No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse . NIV

Rom 1:20
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities — his eternal power and divine nature — have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse .
NIV

Job 2:3

Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil. And he still maintains his integrity, though you incited me against him to ruin him without any reason."
NIV

Mic 4:12
But they do not know the thoughts of the LORD; they do not understand his plan ,
he who gathers them like sheaves to the threshing floor.
NIV

Eph 2:10
For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
NIV

Job 7:20

O watcher of men? Why have you made me your target?
NIV

Ps 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart .
NIV

Job 38:36
Who endowed the heart with wisdom or gave understanding to the mind ?
NIV


Jer 17:10
"I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind , to reward a man according to his conduct,
according to what his deeds deserve."
NIV


Rom 8:6-8
The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God. NIV

Why do so many seem to practically NEED the spirit of Christ to be seen as if ONLY in heaven? Instead of the overwhelming belief of "Christ in You"?

Does this notion of Christ being far off in Heaven while interceding somehow provide many with a false sense of security? As if they've somehow cloaked their inner thoughts that has lead their reasoning and in turn convince their bodies to ACT upon while here on earth? As if somehow hidden behind a "Blind"?

How strong is the bond of "Believing" when truly observed within a heart?

How does the spirit intercede if one can NOT hear the voice of the spirit?

Is heaven that far away? Is there too much noise between heaven and earth which obscures or hinders the the distinct sound, hearing and reminding voice of Christ spirit? The same voice who says...My sheep hear my voice?

And if the will of God is NOT being dispensed in the form f a voice in the midst of trials whose voice IS being heard and observed in the moment?

Is Christ only interceding from Heaven? Yes?

And if heaven is wherever Christ truly is present, how hard is the understanding the "Kingdom of Heaven is within You"? That place where we go to and pray as if into the throne room of grace "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven"?

John 3:3
"I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again."
NIV

Acts 28:31
Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.
NIV

Or is He (Christ) interceding from within? As if the throne room of grace where sins are remembered NO MORE? And what is the value of the forgiveness of God as a Promise made and kept?

Rom 8:27

And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. NIV

2 Cor 13:5

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you — unless, of course, you fail the test?

NIV

But will ALL men "Receive" this mercy with open minds and hearts spoken of below?

Rom 11:31-36

For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all. 

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! 

How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 

"Who has known the mind of the Lord? 

Or who has been his counselor? "Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?"   

For from him and through him and to him are all things. 

To him be the glory forever! Amen. 

NIV

1 Cor 2:15-16

The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man's judgment: 

"For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?" 

But we have the mind of Christ. NIV

Ps 65:1

Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy. Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from that noisy crowd of evildoers.

They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their words like deadly arrows. They shoot from ambush at the innocent man; they shoot at him suddenly, without fear.

They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares; they say, "Who will see them?"

They plot injustice and say,"We have devised a perfect plan! "Surely the mind and heart of man are cunning.

But God will shoot them with arrows;suddenly they will be struck down. 8 He will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin; all who see them will shake their heads in scorn.

All mankind will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done. 10 Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him; let all the upright in heart praise him! NIV

Isa 33:1

See, a king will reign in righteousness and rulers will rule with justice. Each man will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land. 

Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen. The mind of the rash will know and understand, and the stammering tongue will be fluent and clear. 

No longer will the fool be called noble nor the scoundrel be highly respected. For the fool speaks folly,his mind is busy with evil: He practices ungodliness and spreads error concerning the LORD; the hungry he leaves empty and from the thirsty he withholds water...... 

(John 4:14 ...but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst NIV)

The scoundrel's methods are wicked, he makes up evil schemes to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just. 

But the noble man makes noble plans, and by noble deeds he stands. 

You women who are so complacent, rise up and listen to me;you daughters who feel secure,hear what I have to say! 

In little more than a year you who feel secure will tremble; the grape harvest will fail, and the harvest of fruit will not come. 

Tremble, you complacent women;shudder, you daughters who feel secure!Strip off your clothes,put sackcloth around your waists. 12 Beat your breasts for the pleasant fields,for the fruitful vines and for the land of my people,a land overgrown with thorns and briers — yes, mourn for all houses of merriment and for this city of revelry. 14 The fortress will be abandoned,the noisy city deserted;citadel and watchtower will become a wasteland forever,the delight of donkeys, a pasture for flocks, till the Spirit is poured upon us from on high and the desert becomes a fertile field,and the fertile field seems like a forest. 

Justice will dwell in the desert and righteousness live in the fertile field. 17 The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. 

My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest. 19 Though hail flattens the forest and the city is leveled completely, how blessed you will be,sowing your seed by every stream and letting your cattle and donkeys range free. 

NIV

Isa 40:13-15

Who has understood the mind  of the LORD, or instructed him as his counselor? 

Whom did the LORD consult to enlighten him, and who taught him the right way?

Who was it that taught him knowledge or showed him the path of understanding? 

Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales; he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust. 

NIV

Let's make it Official

pro·gen·i·tor

prōˈjenədər/

noun

• A person or thing from which a person, animal, or plant is descended or originates; an ancestor or parent.

1. 
   

• A
   person who originates an artistic, political, or intellectual movement.

Why does trying to explain all that God has done in a lifetime seem like it would take more time than any one person has available in a lifetime?

Could that be part of the over all plan of God where He stretches out the process which does require a "Personal" Investigation or maybe better stated a life time "Interrogation" of His person?

Why is this thing most personalities acknowledge as "Life" NOT seen or observed as a plan? A plan where you and I are given an opportunity to participate within that plan?

Why is it our existence  is always being discussed and/or observed as if it's "My life or Our Lives"? Is it any wonder why anything beyond that type of a thought gets headed or can easily get lead astray?

Why does God not simply put everything He's done or intends to do in capsule form? Such a dosage where anyone who chooses to take that pill  is suddenly made aware of everything God has to say? Where does that leave room for a voluntary discovery made?

Sounds like something out of the Matrix movie to me?

What is it that defines any man who does NOT walk according to the law of the spirit God says ONLY He can provide?

Ps 119:1-2
Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.

Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. NIV

2 Cor 6:16-18
As God has said: "I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people."

"Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord.

Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you."   "I will be a Father to you,
and you will be my sons and daughters, NIV

Consider the likes of Moses, the one man most who claim Christianity as their faith of Choice also believe recorded in writing(s) the very foundations upon which Christianity is built. The telling of what most believe to be a true accounting of the interaction of God with a particular sect of humanity often referred to as "Israel".

The name Israel also believed to be a said "God" assigned New Name that was representative of a man who once endured many challenges who existed and encountered his life under the watchful eyes of that same God.

This same man  who became the Father of twelve tribes one of which later produced the resulting people who became what Christianity also refers to as "Gods chosen people".

Why the importance in knowing of any mans Father? Why did the whole of this nation known as Israel acknowledge their progenitor (Father) as the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob (Israel)?

Not only is this a great story but one that's hard to track if the lineage is ever broken or mans progenitor ever gets brought into question.

When placed in that kind of light I can see why it's easy where some to suggest there's not some form of a God, but more importantly I could see how much room it leaves for a God who is also observed as "Vague" or NOT precisely defined? How does the word "Absolute" find a home in your thinking?

The type of vague God (for lack of a better term) who can't be thoroughly explained based on a blurred lineage? Especially under the terms of undeniable "Proof " being remotely possible that same progenitor (Father) also truly exist.

Why is it the human physical body more often ends being the dominate consideration which then defines who a person is?

Why doesn't the human body get perceived as a specific physical address that's been strategically situated on a large globe (earth) as part of a much larger plan?

People have no problem making light of the imagery while suggesting with words such as the "Bigger Picture" or greater "Scheme" of things, yet what does the word of God teach about schemes He did NOT plan or intend for man to participate in?

The apostle Paul was NOT writing as he did  ONLY to discuss those who WERE so OBVIOUSLY walking in the wisdom of God did he?

2 Cor 2:8-11
The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven — if there was anything to forgive — I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes .
NIV

Acts 17:25-28
From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.

God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. 'For in him we live and move and have our being.' As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.'
NIV

Eccl 7:25
So I turned my mind to understand, to investigate and to search out wisdom and the scheme of things
and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the madness of folly.
NIV

In this present life, is it the case of what you "Find" or instead the truthful matter that only has concern for what you believe to be True. sw

James 1:2-8
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.
NIV

In terms of an introduction made consider this, what value does the story Moses told hold if ever the Father before the one presently being written about is disregarded or could be discredited?

Who was the Father of Israel and who was His Father before him all the way back to the very "First" man birthed into this world? That is also assuming the theory that all mankind came from one man doesn't get abandoned?

That same conversation being one where time didn't permit discussing exactly what that very FIRST "Birth" looked like or who his mother was or where she came from?

Just think, even today with all the supposed "Technology" and scientifically acquired knowledge mankind assumes is trust worthy, beyond theory he (mankind) still can't explain without a replacement theory where he came from?

Theory to interpret as what each man believes without some type of faith in everything he's been told from one generation to the next having accepted same as the "Truth" that hasn't been thoroughly investigated?

Have you ever wondered why there's holes in Swiss cheese? Especially that synthetic Swiss cheese they produce today? Honestly I have no clue, yet at a "Glance" how many people have been trained  to recognize "Swiss" cheese from those same holes that can't be explained without some type of accompanied theory?

Maybe because no ones asking? Just food for thought...but let's get back to the topic of progenitor (Father).

Provided you could trace the progenitor consideration out as far back as Tangible records could also support those claims, how far back do present day records go? When was the first birth certificate issued?

That question doesn't even include how many bastard or undocumented children there were between the first recorded birth of a man and the most recent child born?

Could you imagine trying to retell the story of a progenitor in reverse order today? And that while not only trying to trace out but trust the lineage of a person based on what is "Said' in the absence of official records?

That order beginning from such supposedly well kept, trusted and safe guarded records "Kept" we have on file today?

Talk about having "faith" in something or due diligence and process.....

Some today assume they can dissect and explain "Away" what has taken God thousands of years to bring to pass in the short amount of time required not only to "Perform" their own research but prepare their informative "Exegesis" for the consideration of as many that will seek it out.

In an effort to know more about yourself who does a person seek out for those details?

How do you personally find such efforts?

Is your theory one that based on what you been told or what has been revealed to you and that beyond doubting?

Exactly why is it NOT being seen as important enough to know more about a name today? Why have names become meaningless to so many people beyond the recognition where "Hey You" or "Excuse Me" can arrest your attention?

Does the importance of name recognition end with you or does it begin with the clarification of the name of your God?

Is your God only a G-O-D entity easily confused with the performance of another God whose been generated from moral and/or mortal theories?

Who is your father and who is the Father of your spirit you have accepted that gives your mortal body Life as the ONE you've chosen to listen to?

It's too easy to justify one thing by denying another that would otherwise explain so much more? As if a "Thing" or someone as a person who is vague who then turns out NOT be a Good description of a Good Father?

Have you considered the meaning of the Name of "Christ" recently? Have you made the determination as to who sent Him? If yes what is His name? The same Father who gave you and your earthly father's mortal bodies the experience of a physical existence?

In this particular address God was talking to the proverbial "Them", yet does what Christ say somehow excuse or exclude you from the consideration of being a Son? Notice Christ didn't name names of point at any one man, instead He simply faithfully declared the truth as to what defines the enemies of His Father!

John 8:44-47
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. 

He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies . Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me! 

Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don't you believe me? He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."  
NIV

Internal and external "Religion"

Without exposure to others how can man see and "Realize" the application of everything found to be in him. sw 

Gen 2:18
The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone . I will make a helper suitable for him." NIV

People will always want answers, yet will they always accept the righteous reasoning which looks to lead them to the righteous response. sw

Job 38:2-3
"Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. 

"Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation? Tell me, if you understand. NIV

There are times when a man wants to find his direction, yet he refuses to investigate a matter forward and backwards. sw 

Rev 1:8

"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."  NIV

Is there any point where gender gets in the way of receiving righteous counsel. sw

Gal 3:28

There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

NIV

At what point is the Holy spirit recognized for who "He is" when speaking "through" a person and to whom does He speak if NOT to those who can NOT hear. sw

2 Tim 4:3-5
For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. NIV

In terms of bias, what is it that skews the opinion of ones soul in "Any" specific direction. sw

Gal 4:17-20
Those people are zealous to win you over, but for no good. What they want is to alienate you [from us], so that you may be zealous for them.

It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good, and to be so always and not just when I am with you.

My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you , how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you! NIV

Have you ever wondered what was in the sifter the personage of "Peter" was being separated from. sw

Under the terms of becoming "One" with God so that in this world we are like Him, what needs to be removed as if the dross of impurities. sw

At what point does Due diligence convert to doing yourself a favor today you'll benefit from tomorrow. sw

Prov 29:7
The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
NIV

There's nothing wrong with loving yourself as long as you do it through the Lord. sw

Prov 11:25
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
NIV

John 3:21
But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God ."
NIV

Recognizing true poverty for all that it is spiritually is the opportunity to introduce the Gospel of Christ. sw

A seeker friendly God suggest "Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness". sw

When the wealth of what has made a people strong in their own eyes is taken away what is left when exiting this present existence and venue of a previous life lived. sw

Eph 3:7-13
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power.

Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.

His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

NIV

Truly what is the source of power that's also found in the testimony of ones own witness, especially when considering the "Rest" of all that is found in what has been said. sw


James 1:1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
NIV

The growth of a thought

Is God truly a mystery or does man need Him to be so he'll never run out of excuses once tasked with doing what is right. sw

The seduction is "It's all about you", the fruit of deception comes when you believed that to be true. sw

Eph 3:10-11
His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. NIV

What is the difference between receiving a gift and sharing it because it's needed versus getting a gift and giving it away because it's no longer needed. sw

For the sake of motive and what you refuse to believe you've also given authority over to the teacher who now tells you what you want to hear. sw

You've killed the need for Apostle's, you've denied the vision given to the Prophets and have sent away the evangelist while the fields are ripe at home. sw

Is a widow's house without headship only when the husband is physically away. sw

Luke 20:45-47
While all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples, "Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely." NIV

Has God truly kept what is true about His person secret or is it part of the sinful nature to try and suppress what is True. sw

Rom 1:18-19
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

Is Life truly what you make of it or is it all that you've been taught that causes you to misinterpret the interaction of God with man. sw

If there is no harm in thinking evil thoughts at what point is sin conceived and given an existence to then live "Through". sw

Why is it when a man speaks what is true his own life gets sifted in order to find his faults. sw

Want to examine your daily opinion of God? Survey your days work as if everything you'v done has been done to the best of your God given ability unto the Lord. sw

Is there any where a man can hide once convicted in his heart. sw

A level playing field is where the One True God has well established the boundaries. sw

The farmer knows that rocks do not procreate nor weeds to be fruitful, yet he finds new ones every rear in his garden. sw

Men have many teachers yet few have been given the authority to teach of the things that are everlasting. sw

A man that dances alone in the rain is thought crazy, yet add the Godly beauty of a woman and they're both seen as crazy in love. sw

Silence may be considered a virtue yet the power of silence only when wisdom has advised it. sw

Man does not live because he has bread, he also has to consume it. sw

John 6:49-51
Your forefathers ate the manna in the desert, yet they died. But here is the bread that comes down from heaven, which a man may eat and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world."  NIV

How can a man be made to remember what he's refused to listen to. sw

If a man doesn't believe in evil he won't see the actions which prove it as such. sw

Who is it that determines how long Love should patiently wait in the hope of being discovered for all that it is. sw

Is it true there's power in words or what words are capable of conjuring in the absence of truth. sw

Anger lies dormant until it's been called upon to respond to the role that's in play, whereas evil doesn't need or wait on anger. sw

Does a soldier become a killer because he's accepted the label, the blade, the shield and taken a life or because he enjoyed the assignment. sw

The true leader does not demand to be made the leader nor does a jealous coward accept his role of subjection. sw

Fishing in the sea of emotions in the hope of catching a particular fish requires using the right bait. sw

In the days when men are placed in prison for the things they've believed are true, is but a reflection of another day where men have been tried for the things they have done which prove what they've chosen to believe are true. sw

'The breath of the Heart"

How can the son recognize who he is when the son refuses to recognize his fathers "Glory" for ALL that it is. sw

Gal 4:3-7
But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.

Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father." So you are no longer a slave , but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir. NIV

Are you waiting on a day yet to be realized where you take hold of such a great promise? What holds you back if NOT what others think and believe to be true? And what is ANY faith God has NOT found pleasing?

What is the glory found in the wisdom of God that has taken hold and possessed the maturity that's also found in a son of God. sw

What invasive thoughts could possibly "Prove" themselves effectual which labor against what God says is true? What is it about any series of words that look to oppose what Gods says is true and effectual?

It's easy to read of someone other than ourselves, "You have been Found highly favored of God", yet what has proved to be the history of "Selfish" souls who then turn and torment such praise?

The way only a selfish soul knows to twist and bend words to where nearly every surrounding soul also finds it nearly impossible to please God but even worse able to "Believe" the words of God the WAY He has gone to great lengths in order to present those same words?

Where do words get their breath when spoken? Does this peculiar wind originate only from a set of lungs?

Luke 6:45
The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks .
NIV

In terms making the discovery as to who God IS (Love) who also tells those who seek Him, "In THIS world we are Like Him"?

1 John 4:16-18
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him.
NIV

That to me would be not only an impossible task but even more the kind of thought that is "Unapproachable" WITHOUT the ever increasing awareness and promise of His grace which does inform ones soul of His presence within. (Christ in You)

1 John 4:16-17
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. NIV

In terms of a 'WE" exactly what is it that defines the truthful consideration of the "We"? Further to mean One with Christ?

While finding ones self encased in a body that's also surrounded by and being bombarded by many different things which oppose this promised "Growth" also being observed as "Christ In You", how do you find and what is your commentary about such an event?

Have you determined the evidence of that to interpret as selective good deeds that are done on His behalf? The type of deeds done where You are the one who determines when, where and how they come into being?

Plans that ONLY you could have master minded and brought to pass having managed and manipulated the world around you which includes the souls of others?

I once heard a preacher on a christian radio state, God is in control of EVERY possible set of circumstances.

This thought seemed peculiar and challenging in the moment, yet the life raft came in the form of a question, "Is it also your opinion God is in control of every soul found to be a part of ones circumstances?

In my own life I've personally had to make the determination in those times and circumstances where I'd found myself being deceived and lied to, cursed, slapped, spat on, kicked, punched, Shot at, hand cuffed, beaten (on more than one occasion to the point of unconsciousness) whether or NOT God was in control in those moments.

You can call it reflecting, retrospect or whatever seems fitting, but I can say with all honesty I didn't enjoy the vast majority of those circumstances nor to this day do I blame OR credit God for ANY of them.

I believe the life of a fool finds a person as much as I do a wisdom that comes from God that calls out to all men from every roof top if need be where there is also a Hope that has been based on all that is True "In Him".

I chose to believe it a great loss in those circumstances because I was NOT "In Christ" during those moments. I consider it unfortunate that I was beaten and spat on etc yet an even greater loss because I wasn't living a "Truthful Life" that can only be found as a Joy while In Christ.

"Do all things as if unto the Lord" is a huge bedrock. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" is another yet the fact God spoke those words about the spirit He alone can provide should be seen as the mortar (Identity) which holds them together.

I believe foolishness persuades those who choose to live the  life "Style" that God determines to be that of a "Fool". I believe that not all pain that one endures in this world should be counted as a loss or a sign of failure.

We all struggle in this life as each looks to find their beloved identity. God will continue to be the God you suggest you serve and that because of the way YOU see Him.

In terms of believing in an invisible God who says to walk by faith and NOT by sight, what have you believed to be True about Him?

Whose breath is breathing life into the words you've chosen to "Believe" to be True?

Your accounting of God has everything to do with the type of God you suggest You serve.

You will more often find yourself ultimately disappointed when you try to compare the type of Love man has conditioned himself to express in this world and that because of his own needs to the type of Love that God speaks of Himself which surpasses ALL understanding.

Are there ever times in the life you NOW live when the Wisdom of God surpasses the emotion of "Feeling" Good about yourself?

Are there times when you only feel Good about yourself when You know beyond doubt that ONLY God is Good?

You can't see what You haven't heard and that "With your heart".

God is more than rules and regulations handed down that have been tainted to suit the purpose of selfish souls. Trusting that ONLY God is Good and Only God can truly depict "Love" at that all times is a Good Place to begin and end within our present circumstances many are trying to fit into a "Life" lived that is based on who it is that's "True, Righteous and Faithful".

When each day becomes  a holy day which urges you to see that "Today is the Day", then each morning you rise and ask for your daily bread will begin to usher in a whole New Light where ALL things are made New!

Gal 6:15-18
Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation . Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God.

Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
NIV

Isa 58:13-14
"If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on my holy day,
if you call the Sabbath a delight and the LORD's holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way and not doing as you please or speaking idle words, then you will find your joy in the LORD, and I will cause you to ride on the heights of the land and to feast on the inheritance of your father Jacob."

The mouth of the LORD has spoken.
NIV

Read On....

There are times when I'm not sure why but the older I get I simply find words fascinating. Not so much for their politically correct usage, but more the universally divine scope of their potential.

People use word combinations as simple as "Sticks and Bricks" in the hope of painting images or making "Impressions" on the mind of others.

In other instances and in terms of expounding on a thought, people find themselves having to "Borrow" from the preexisting images from antiquity others have already painted. 

Most have heard the phrase "House of Cards" or "Living in a Glass Houses". Yet without expounding and making mention of the slightest breeze or throwing rocks, such images might convey as that  of being in balance or the state of transparency? 

The nature of the spiritually naked Mind is to lock onto the central or center piece of the words being offered at any given moment much like the hinge the weight a door swings upon that either opens OR closes. The remainder of what's being said must then find a resting place upon the infrastructure already in place as if on a bed of emotions.

Look at How the apostle Paul writes in his suggestive citing(s)?

Heb 3:4
For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.

NIV

Many minds have taken hold of the thought that its the physical body alone being referred to as THE temple of the Holy Spirit. In doing so they lay aside the potential value "Words" do have in the development of the individuals mindset which the remainder of our being then follows.

Why the suggestive need to "Hold every thought captive unto the Lord" as well being fore warned when one does believe with ALL their heart, Mind (soul) and strength not only be hearers of the words but doers"?

Matt 12:34-37
For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned ."  
NIV

For example, why the need for the "Renewal of the Mind" God speaks of through His messengers? Who is it that also believes what God says do we then allow to aid in that developmental building process?

Many are willing to see the life they now live as if Non-applicable because they are "Saved", meaning they're bodies are simply on "Cruise Control" while waiting on that Day to come that will usher in the Lord and there is nothing they can do outside of physical fitness because God is doing the "Rest". But Read On.....

Yes John 3:16 delivers a beautiful thought but hold on while WAITING there's "More"!

Not intending to lock anyone down like a "One Way" check valve, but the words of God do say Done THROUGH Him and Not what God has done through you. In terms of "Doing" something on behalf of God Is there a difference between those two (approaches) thought processes?

2 Cor 13:8-10
8 For we cannot do anything against the truth , but only for the truth . 

We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is for your perfection. 10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority — the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

NIV

If god is the One doing all the said "Doings" believers participate in within their post acceptance livelihood(s), then wouldn't that qualify God as doing evil when men DO fall short of His type of Glory?

Keep in mind the words of God were NOT intended to have the same effect on those who DO NOT BELIEVE in Christ, the power of His name nor the power of ones Testimony about Him. 

How can one truly worship an otherwise invisible God who also says of himself that He is spirit without Faith that He not only exist, but is and does share in the Life we NOW live out?

Heb 11:1-3
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 

By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. 
NKJV

The saints of God need to cease trying to clump themselves in that same unconditioned category the world offers, otherwise they're doing nothing more than aiding and abetting an unfruitful thought life.

Being transformed begins in the Mind yet NOT the same mind the world offers. A world (realm) that goes to great lengths while trying to CREATE an environment which tries to explain AWAY the divine nature of Gods spirit God says is patiently waiting to indwell ALL Men (whosoever Will believe) 

The Fig tree that Jesus passed by didn't wither because it DID have fruit hanging from it's branches

The guidance of Gods words are FOR those who DO believe in what He says is "True". Not only True about the creation that already obeys Him (Stars, plants and animals) but to those He's provided for the reality of Life having given them the presence of  "Soul" that is now accompanied by His Spirit instead of the spirit that is OF this world.

The biblical Icons, performers, players or however else you wish to portray them, their lives that have already been lived are no longer tangible. Without our spiritual senses what they've left behind for our benefit can't be touched, smelled, seen, tasted or heard for all that they are with only our natural senses.

Have you ever pondered why the word "Vicarious or Vicariously" doesn't translate/insinuate a life lived as if a "spiritual" existence?

And to think how easy it is for most to believe such things as a "Good and Evil" that hope to enter this world and to live through humanity?

A vicarious (spiritual) life that is lived out through Him beyond that particular point in time (birthday) where He came In as more than just an awareness of being in His presence, but instead a being who does have the HOPE of a continued (eternal) existence. That existence being such that which will also remain in His presence once judgement has passed.

You've heard of a person being comfortable in their own skin, but what about a spiritual personage being comfortable in their own Spirit? Does the spirit Of God dwell "Richly" in You? And how do You identify with that same spirit if it is NOT You who is trying to Live through Him instead of the other way around?

John 3:19-21
This is the verdict : Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 

Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God." 
NIV

A starting point where You respond as to how YOU see any life should be lived beyond having accepted Christ as Lord? And as Lord that is above the status of a "Job Site" foreman of your life? A performance consideration that you want to be considered to been IN Christ?

1 Cor 3:10-17
By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder , and someone else is building on it. 

But each one should be careful how he builds. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames. 

Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him; for God's temple is sacred, and you are that temple. 

NIV

"E pluribus unum" roughly translates from Latin to English "Out of many, One".

What if the essence of the above mantra when it was originally received were "Transposed" in it's interpretation? That to suggest its point of origin were saying, "Out of one, Many"

It sounds sketchy, but wouldn't it first require examining and believing in the objectives(s) of the source? That to men who provided the word structuring?

Bring such a phrase along side "In God WE Trust" and see if it cross translates without finding itself in opposition in its suggestive nature?

Accepting that phrase the  way I've presented would now require trying to find a way to merge many other seemingly meaningful phrases into ones present belief infrastructure much like a jigsaw puzzle? 

Words are fitting yet only when they depict and/or help depict what already "Is" and that by the Mouth and hands of God. Amen