Thursday, December 25, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Clear
Psalm 21:31 "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD."
It is clear to me from God's word, that we are to live in this world. To be in the world but not of the world. We are to prepare for every happenstance that we can reasonably foresee and attempt to prevent and yet, we are to rely totally on the Lord for what He brings our way. In fact; we are to be joyful whatever state we find ourselves in, both as a witness to the world of what the Lord Jesus Christ has done in our lives and in joyful recognition that we are just passing through. That the Lord has gone forth to prepare for us a place.
This time of year many become depressed and lose their joy. The world through its TV shows and music and atmosphere brings a certain expectation to this season that is not of God and not edifying. Yes we are to be of good cheer that the Lord knew our sinful state since before the beginning of time and prepared His Son Jesus to come here and die as a perfect sacrifice on our behalf. However, we have a tendancy to lose sight of this simplicity and get caught up in the 'presents' and 'false joy'.
It is most important that you know the Lord as your personal saviour. Have you put your trust and faith in Jesus Christ and Him alone?
I am on my way home starting tonight, been away for almost a month. It will be good to be home with my family and church family to remember the birth of our Lord. If I don't post again before Christmas (as soon as I write that I usually end up posting again...) Merry Christmas to you all, may the joy of the Lord be with you during this time. js
It is clear to me from God's word, that we are to live in this world. To be in the world but not of the world. We are to prepare for every happenstance that we can reasonably foresee and attempt to prevent and yet, we are to rely totally on the Lord for what He brings our way. In fact; we are to be joyful whatever state we find ourselves in, both as a witness to the world of what the Lord Jesus Christ has done in our lives and in joyful recognition that we are just passing through. That the Lord has gone forth to prepare for us a place.
This time of year many become depressed and lose their joy. The world through its TV shows and music and atmosphere brings a certain expectation to this season that is not of God and not edifying. Yes we are to be of good cheer that the Lord knew our sinful state since before the beginning of time and prepared His Son Jesus to come here and die as a perfect sacrifice on our behalf. However, we have a tendancy to lose sight of this simplicity and get caught up in the 'presents' and 'false joy'.
It is most important that you know the Lord as your personal saviour. Have you put your trust and faith in Jesus Christ and Him alone?
I am on my way home starting tonight, been away for almost a month. It will be good to be home with my family and church family to remember the birth of our Lord. If I don't post again before Christmas (as soon as I write that I usually end up posting again...) Merry Christmas to you all, may the joy of the Lord be with you during this time. js
Monday, December 8, 2008
It has been sometime....
Galatians 6:3 "For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself."
Have been at a northern mine for the past week conducting some advance first aid / mine rescue type training. When the Lord grace's you with ability to do a good job it is far too easy (for me at least) to begin to thing your hot stuff. Praise the Lord that by His grace we can recognize this and turn it off at the pass before we become trouble to ourselves and others.
In Yellowknife for a couple of days visiting family then off to another minesite for a few days, then flight home. Actually may get to fly with my son (weather permitting).
Praise the Lord. js
Have been at a northern mine for the past week conducting some advance first aid / mine rescue type training. When the Lord grace's you with ability to do a good job it is far too easy (for me at least) to begin to thing your hot stuff. Praise the Lord that by His grace we can recognize this and turn it off at the pass before we become trouble to ourselves and others.
In Yellowknife for a couple of days visiting family then off to another minesite for a few days, then flight home. Actually may get to fly with my son (weather permitting).
Praise the Lord. js
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