ANSWER THE PHONE

What God tells you to do: listen and do.

"Did I not tell tell the messengers you sent to me, "Even if Balak gave me his palace filled with silver and gold, I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the Lord - and I must say only what the Lord says?"

Numbers 24:13

No matter how enticing the offer may be, no matter how desperately you long to have what is being given, if the Lord has told you not to accept, then you mustn't accept.  Yes, it seems so hard to say 'no' at the moment, but God has a plan - trust him!  

Therefore, with all might, courage, and confidence, say, 'no thank you', turn and walk away.

Like a precious metal

“And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined and will test them as gold is tested.  They will call on My name, and I will hear and answer them.  I will say, It is my people; and they will say, the Lord is my God.” Zechariah 13:9

There are so many of us going through fires and trials that seem to get hotter and hotter with no end in sight; we find ourselves wanting to turn back and run away.  However, we must keep moving forward in complete faith, knowing that God is refining us like silver, and testing us like gold – what an honor!! Honor, you ask? Yes, because silver and gold are precious metals, which means, we are precious in His sight, and He doesn’t want us to settle for anything but the best, as well as, to become one of His most prized servants of all time.  So, take the heat with all boldness and fearlessness; and while you are at it, be joyful knowing that God has you in the palm of His hand, and your victory of victories is soon to come!!

 

Silver and Gold

“Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the Lord’s indignation and wrath…” Zephaniah 1:18 AMP

Let make this quick and simple, (forgive me if I come across harsh – I don’t mean to):

Better to be poor and homeless, yet believe in, worship, and love, the Lord our God, rather than being wealthy and glamorous, yet believe in anything, (or anyone), else.  For the poor and homeless believers will rise up with God on the last days, but the wealthy and glamorous non-believers will be trampled upon, spending their eternity with weeping and gnashing of teeth*!

Money, fame, and fortune mean nothing to God!  But, a pure heart, devoted to Him, means eternal life – money, fame, fortune not necessary, because it will be freely given to you the moment you walk through the pearly gates of Heaven.

*see Luke 13:28

Every good path

"Yes, if you cry out [to God] for insight and... understanding, If you seek [God's wisdom] as for silver... then you will understand righteousness, justice, and fair dealing; yes, you will understand every good path." Proverbs 2:3,4,9

I truly believe that those of us living in confusion, fret, worry, fear, and the like, are because we are trying to figure out our problems, hopes and dreams by ourselves, which will not work! Instead, we need to be crying out to God, having faith in His perfect timing, patiently waiting for His answers, all the while, living our present states to the fullest that God has to offer. We should aim to spend our time in joy, peace, contentment, and security, knowing that in due time the wisdom and understanding we seek, for any given situation, will be revealed to us.  

Praise God and Amen

What are idols?

What are idols? They are, 

"... silver and gold, the work of men's hands, [idols] have mouths, but speak not; eyes have they, but they see not; ... ears but hear not..." Psalm 135:15-17

Idols are useless, of no value, and full of nonsense; idols wither away in any storm, and they care nothing about you, your life, your welfare, nor your well-being. There is only one Idol, His name is Jesus, and He cares about you, your welfare, and your well-being.  As a matter of fact, He died on the cross just for you!

So, get rid of idols that come and go in the blink of an eye, and give your life to Christ!  He promises to never leave you nor forsake you; His promises will never fail you and never let you down.  Yes, God is a ROCK, and He is yours for the asking and receiving.

Praise God - Hallelujah!!  Amen and Amen again.