When God's thoughts were written in the Bible, they didn't
have the same meaning as how we interpret words. Didn't He tell
us, "My thoughts are not your thoughts," Is. 55:8?
Almost every word of significance, within the Bible, has its
own definition given somewhere in the Bible. God hides things
from the wise and prudent, and reveals them to babes, Lu. 10:21.
God is His own commentator. He doesn't need anything,
including interpreters.
Study to show yourself approved, compare scripture with
scripture, rightly DIVIDING the word of truth. (If you don't, it
isn't truth.) It can only be spiritually discerned. He told us
all these things and more. Wasn't anyone listening!?!
When you seek ME with your whole heart, you'll find ME.
When you seek MY definition of the words, you'll find MY heart
and intent. Your knowledge will pass away. My words are
forever. And, My Truth will set you free.
When we're ready to do away with doctrines of men (gods of
this world) and start over as a little child (letting God be our
teacher), the Bible takes on new life ... life more abundantly.
His Spirit will guide us to the truths we need in the moments of
our day and the Spirit can't lie
... God promised, I Jn. 2:27.
God isn't dead. He'll walk with you and talk with you, and
be the best counselor you ever had. Trade your thoughts for
God's, your ways for His. We can live victoriously, when we put
our faith in Him.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto
thine own understanding, Pr. 3:5.
® by Joyce C. Lock
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About the Author:
Joyce C. Lock founded and maintains the email ministries
"Heavenly Inspirations"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations/ and
"Share a Smile" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smilesharing/ .
She also has a published e-book, "The Difference",
which can be purchased here:
http://www.theeaglesgarden.com/