Susan's Blog: Giving Thanks…Word of God

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Giving Thanks…Word of God

As I reflect on the many blessings from God…one of the most important is the Word of God.

The Bible is God’s revelation given to man…it is God breathed. Through reading God’s word I can know the mind and heart of God. Because God is so far beyond our comprehension…I can study the Bible for a lifetime and never fully know God…barely scratching the surface. In the scriptures God has revealed Himself, His will and His good and perfect plan for our lives. In the Bible God has given us truth…He has given us light to drive out the darkness.

Through the word of God, I learned of the Father’s plan of salvation offered to me through His Son Jesus Christ. Through the reading of God’s word, the Holy Spirit corrects, convicts and encourages me. I am washed and renewed through the study of God’s word.

I can hold a Bible in my hand without fear of persecution and I praise God that I have been educated and am able to read God’s word for myself. Through the Holy Spirit I can understand the Bible.

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12

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Elizabeth Adeshina said...: Very Correct Susan "Through the reading The Word of God, the Holy Spirit corrects, convicts and encourages me"; 11:22 AM

My Colors Will Be Clear

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight seeing, smooth knees, color-less dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, "chinchy" giving and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need position, promotions, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by presence, learn by faith, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my destination is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few. My Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity.

I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of the One that gave me life, drew the line in blood for me in the hour of my destiny.

I am one of Christ's remnant people. I belong to Him and none other. All I do to bring this life to another is done because of that blood covenant poured out for me.

I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. I must share will all that one more might hear and be drawn from the flaming darkness that longs to consume. Reach for another, touch but one more!

Until that moment...He will have no problem in recognizing me- my colors will be clear!!!

Not only are the words inspiring but so is the man behind them. The above letter was written by a Pastor in Africa who was undergoing severe persecution. On the eve of his execution he sat down and wrote the above note.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Giving Thanks…Word of God

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