Tuesday, July 15, 2014

"Where do I start?!"

I have been studying this particular epistle for several weeks now (The 3rd Epistle of John), and to be honest I started out of no deep theological debate, nor did I "feel led" to read and study, on the contrary the very reason I started reading and studying was for the simple fact that it is a short book, one of the shortest.  I should have known that as you read with purpose and intention of uncovering what God is conveying that any true desire to seek Him more, to seek His heart, He will reveal Himself more and more, infinitely more... needless to say, as I previously stated this has turned into a month long study, and one that I do not believe I am completely done with either, I know I am not done, this is only the beginning.


Why am I telling you all of this?  The answer is simple really, silly almost, we all know we need to start somewhere and "Where?" is usually the question, so the answer to that question is "ANYWHERE, just start."  So I am starting here with one of the shortest books with the intention of getting to know God more, join with me.  Take some time today and read this Epistle a few times, nothing especially different or difficult, just read it, then pray about it, and check back here and let's see what God reveals to us through it.  Blessings.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Are you blessed?


Can you call yourself blessed if you are rich? certainly, but are you still blessed if you are poor?  again the answer should be and the truth is "Yes!"  Can you feel cursed if you are poor (notice the key word "feel") Yes, yes you can "feel" like you are cursed if you are poor.  On the other hand can those that have money, (what the world considers rich) "feel" cursed as well?  Most assuredly!  So what is the difference between being considered blessed or cursed if it is not rooted and grounded on your finances? ( or any other gift given you; fame, good looks, fortune, etc.)  The simple answer is that we must know what the truth is about being truly blessed is.  Then out of knowing that truth we must apply what we know and hold fast to the truth despite, and in spite of what may try to convince us otherwise.


Let us pray for ears to hear and an open heart.