A Look at the Book #469

A Look at the Book #469

by Jesse Abel

Daily Devotional – A Look at the Book #469

A Thought for today by Papa “J”

I love the LORD God, I love His Word and I love you. Yet it is not necessary that you love me. But I will do all I can to point you to Jesus that you might love Him as I do! Then we will love one another and that will be joy! John 16:9-17

A DAY IN THE PAST, THE PRESENT OR THE FUTURE

The ocean storm will make the water look as though it is boiling, yet that water is often; bitterly cold. But take the same boiling condition to the water spout; those bubbling moments come from a bottomless geyser, unlike the storm that comes from above this water is steaming hot and woefully scalding. Both of these conditions are driven by pressure that is generated by heat. Here is the point! Both of these conditions belong to creation and creation belongs to God who created the heavens and the earth. HAVE WE FORGOTTEN THIS? The answer is alarming since most of the peoples we live among in the world believe in some form of evolution. Even many so called Evangelicals have a miss guided belief regarding creation. The cause, like boiling water; faith in God these days is nothing more than a surface storm on the oceans of unbelief or a momentary eruption from a pressurized geyser when peace, safety and prosperity are threatened. This is not biblical faith and it does not please God. So what does biblical faith look like? Hebrews 12:2 – now I just heard you say; “I don’t want too look to Jesus” and yes, therein lies the problem and why the faith of population today; flat lines when the heat subsides. Biblical faith is nearly dead; not just in this nation, but around the world. Are you part of the problem?

1 Peter

1 Peter 1:17 – Do you call upon the Father? Most of us would say yes; “Yes I talk to God!” Peter here says; “if” (and I suppose you do) call upon the Father then; be careful how you present you case to Him. I am sure that Peter is reminded of the parable that Jesus spoke of in Luke 18:9-14. We would like to think that our work for the LORD exceeds the righteous efforts of others, especially those who may appear to be ungodly in our eyes. By the way it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of God who is Holy.

1 Peter 1:18 – Anything we may have to offer God in the way of redemption comes from resources that are consumable; like silver and gold. Peter calls these offerings aimless conduct developed by the traditional religions of ungodly parents. The world around us is full of ungodly and disobedient parents. No doubt you and I are one of them so why should we think that our righteous efforts are good enough to pass through heaven’s gate and be treasured in heaven for some future time when we expect to go there?

1 Peter 1:19 – There is but one Redemption for the souls of mankind; purchased with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. John in His gospel explains that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ is the only way for you and me to come to the Father. John 14:1-6 with Jesus speaking to Thomas. I believe this Truth and so should you. Not because I believe it; but believe this because it is the only work which will not be smoke in the Father’s eyes when you stand at the judgment seat.