Healingsprings fellowshipFirst they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out–
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out–
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out–
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me–and there was no one left to speak for me.
~ Martin Niemöller
The words of our elders, are words of wisdom
For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in You!
Good morning friends. In my humble opinion, the beauty of these psalms is perhaps the choice of the writer to articulate these extraordinary narratives out of some of life’s ugliest experiences; as an expression of his worship to God. He didn’t do it as part of his job or out of a moral obligation; but rather, he wrote out of a heart of gratitude and thanksgiving – and that for me dear friends is truly inspiring!For God’s love and faithfulness, compelled him to write, share and enjoy with fellow pilgrims while he was in his mortal form.
Allow me to add at this juncture that a relationship with God does not promise a life without challenges, but rather it guarantees God’s help in our times of trouble. In the words of Jesus to strengthen this argument, He said:
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
Paul built upon this truth with these words in a letter to friends in Philippi:
and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
He talks about this indescribable peace that comes from a genuine relationship with God. An inner peace in times of trouble, trials, tribulation, pain, disappointments, and suffering; something on the inside that reassures him that everything is going to be alright… The psalmist articulates this concept in one of his musical expressions with these words:
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Wow… As I bring this thought to a close, I’m drawn again to those words from our opening verses:
For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness
I dare say, that our good friend the psalmist had his heart on God’s kingdom, and his eyes on eternity.
~ Sabali
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Much love,
Clem
Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.
Wow… What a statement?
Friends, know and understand that at any one time there are two main forces in operation here on earth; light and darkness. The source of these forces are spiritual in nature, so they are unseen through the human eyes. As a result, the process of discernment involves tracing physical manifestations back to source.
Just like in elementary science where we are taught basic testing principles for acids, base and salts; so also our spirits can be trained to discern the origins of manifestations. It takes a lot more effort sometimes, and here lies the problem – for many cannot pay the price. But as we are dependent on heaven for answers, and are willing to wait like Daniel, the answers are sure to come.
There are also shades of grey, these include;”Wolves in sheep clothing”, “The wheat and the tares”, “The old prophet and the unknown prophet”, “The Gibeonites”, etc. Sometimes darkness presents itself like the genuine article, however on closer inspection you’ll find its a fake.
We are the battle ground, and the object of interest is our soul. A human soul is worth more than all the wealth and riches of this world put together! When Peter caught sight of this, he wrote this as an encouragement to fellow seekers like you and me;
so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Dear friends, on that note I close with a statement from The Rabbi on this supremely important subject, so important that it became a cross-cutting theme of His preaching and teaching while on earth;
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
God! Help us.
~ Sabali
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