A Devotional Look at the Book #549

A Devotional Look at the Book #549

by Jesse Abel

A Thought for today by Papa “J”

Personal and National Sin: -- e pluribus Unum, "from many, one." A statement that we do not hear much of these days. Could it be that we are ashamed of the many who now claim identity? The sin of abortion, same sex marriages and other personal sins describe our national condition. Proverbs 24:30-34

Good Morning

The woodpecker listens for the sounds of the wood eating bug before it drills into the wood and finds the meal. The robin listens for the worm as the worm eats its way through the sub surfaces of the ground. God’s created creatures depend on His provision with keen obedience. As a result their lives prosper, their young are born and they continue to bless us daily with their presence. Just yesterday I was watching a dragon fly sitting on the porch; the little bug was quite comfortable with my presents nearby. On the other hand it is we humans who consider that our lives are needy. We are bent on stuffing our lives full of noise and other distractions that cause us to be dull of hearing, Hebrews 5:11. We ask but we do not obtain, James 4:3. Yet the Word of God reveals that God has much to say to us, but sadly we are not comfortable next to Him; we do not wish to hear Him since we have no ears to hear. Apostasy breeds an a condition called “itchy ears” so we beg more then pray, but even if we beg from Him we do not listen for an answer. Sometimes our prayers demand favor from God; a healing, an intervention or for the salvation of some friend or loved one. When God does answer with; “Whom shall I send?” We do not hear Him, because we have left His Throne Room and now we are busy with our personal noises and distractions. In Psalm 29 the words, “The voice of the LORD” appears seven times and at least three other times the effect of His voice is heard by creation in that even by the voice of the LORD, deer give birth. Psalm 29:9. When we stand before the judgment seat of Christ we may very well hear Him say. &ldquoo you hear me now?” You will not need to text your answer!

2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 5:1-5 – The apostle Paul is talking to those who believe in Jesus Christ… thus if you are a believer than you should have assurance of the Resurrection as there is plenty of absolute truth that Jesus rose from the dead three days after being put to death on the cross as the sacrificial LAMB of God. John 1:29-34. The Living Word of God states clearly that in believing this truth that we too are baptized into His death. Since He was raised up from this death; we too will be raised up as He IS. Romans 6:1-14.

Do you find yourself groaning to be further clothed with immortality; or are you satisfied with your present wardrobe? Truthfully… I am not at all happy with this body of flesh I currently parade around in. My outward appearance is like most everyone else and I am as good as I look; but I know me and I am like that dead man Lazarus, that is; if I do not keep a close watch on my flesh… in four days; I stinketh! John 11: 38-44 there will be a day when Jesus calls out… Jesse, come forth and I will stinketh no longer. I can hardly wait.

One day when this life of filthy rags is over (Isaiah 64:6-12) we shall not be found naked. We will be clothed in His Righteousness and as the apostle clearly says; “this mortal condition will be swallowed up by LIFE. Now listen up: It is God who is preparing us for this very thing. You and I can do nothing in the flesh to make it better. So abide in the Spirit; who is our guarantee of the resurrection. This is that treasure that we have in this earthen vessel 2 Corinthians 4:7.