The Bible God's Gift To Mankind
God has preserved the Holy Scriptures, the Bible, through the centuries and Millinia, so that man can know assuredly the truth concerning the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The One who has preserved the Scriptures is the One who reveals Himself according to them, and through them. He speaks, and the quickened word produces faith in the power of God.
Seeking God Early
Seeking God in truth is a very real thing. To seek Him "early" is proof of one's desire to know Him, but also, of the fact that it pleases God for us to seek Him first. Called to know God, Christ, in communion with Him by the Spirit, the calling of the believer is monumental in every way. The one and primary aspect of knowing God and knowing His calling is the possibility of meeting Him in the morning, first thing.
Putting One's Hand To The Plow
The engagement, or commitment to Christ, is not a partial one. It involves the whole being, and that for eternity. However, if it is true commitment, and surrender, it is with the knowledge of who Christ is, our Maker, Savior, and Redeemer. The Father, in giving His Son to die for the sins of men gave His highest and Best. The response of the heart by the grace of God can be nothing less.
He Is Coming
The coming of the Messiah had been prophesied for many years, and in many ways, by the Lord's servants, the prophets of the Old Testament. When He did come, the Spirit of God would reveal that coming to certain individuals who were earnestly looking for Him. To the one who is willing to know the will of God, God will communicate that which is His will, for His highest glory.
The Stirring Up By God
God intervenes in the affairs of men by stirring them up, moving upon their minds, hearts, and wills, to lead them, bring them into conformity with His purposes and ways. In stirring them up, they seek Him, and He reveals to the willing heart that which is His will to be accomplished in His perfect way and timing, for His glory.
The Heavenly Guide
There is no way for a man to love and serve God unless he is willing to be led by Him, submitted to His authority, and not leaning unto his own understanding. God's ways and thoughts are not our thoughts, and so, all the liberty must be given to Him by faith to choose the path one is to walk, for the accomplishing the will of God. In faithful obedience to God, being led by Him, He reveals Himself and power.
The Command To Go Forward
There are times when one is faced with situations that are complex and overwhelming. In some instances, the clear word of the Lord is to go forward. Sometimes the obstacles are enormous, but when the Lord speaks and commands to do so, it is because He desires to show forth His glory. This He will do for the one who will truly trust and obey Him, walking by faith and not by sight.
O Lord Jesus How Long
When one becomes a new creation in Christ, his destiny changes forever, not only with regard to a place, heaven, but with regard to home, that place of uninterrupted , complete fellowship with Christ. For the believer, heaven is not just a place but the blessed context of fulness of worship, and service for the King, where there is fulness of joy, full and perfect peace. The true believer longs for heaven because of Christ who is there.
Climbing Into The Saddle
It is one thing to have a horse, saddle, and even cattle to herd. It is quite another to have the heart of a rancher, or cowboy, who is committed to caring for his herd. Essential to the achieving of the task is the commitment to live in the present moment, not looking back, in order to concentrate effectively on the task at hand. The servant of Christ is called upon to look unto Jesus, not looking back or to the side, trusting the Spirit of God for every need.
Chosen From The Foundation Of The World
With the knowledge of that men were in the heart of God before the foundation of the world, especially those who would believe in Him, and be saved by Him, there comes a certainty to the heart of God's divine purpose and provision. With the knowledge of the fact that God "chose" us in Him comes with it the assurance that He will guide, provide for, and protect His servant, for His purpose and will.