The Lord is equipping us in one major way as we continue our involvement in this Bible study. He is teaching us the importance of filtering everything we see, hear, or read through God's Word. We must remind ourselves again that the ruler of this world is the father of lies. His only interest is to deceive and destroy God's children, so it is vital that we know how to distinguish the difference between a lie and the Truth.
Psalm One gives marvelous insight as we endeavor to learn more of God's ways, "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish."
God gives no allowance for his daughters to walk in the counsel of the "pretty good guy that mostly has it all together!" We know of "Christian" counselors who will give advice such as, "you have to love Number One," or "take time to pamper yourself." We are to be very cautious of partial truth in counseling, because we know that there is only one Source of spiritual truth, God's Word.
Galatians 5:7b-9 asks a question and then gives a warning, "Who hindered you from obeying the truth? This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you. A little leaven leavens the whole lump."
The essence of the Christian life is not to focus on "self" at all. We are to be vessels and channels that the Lord might love others through us. Resist your "pity party" and allow the Lord to love you, and to be your caretaker, and then use your energy to serve Him by loving others.
Isn't that a challenge for the week!
Love, Karen
Monday, November 13, 2006
Walking in Godly Counsel
Posted by Karen Brock at 10:53 AM
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My quote for these past few years but again a focus for this week has been this: "Be desolate of the sense that you are desolate". Know, but don't focus on the fact that God compares us to the dumbest animal on earth. It's a comparison. You cannot be saved until you are truly lost. Focus on Jesus, get to know Him and what He is all about and 'it' will become clear, whatever it is that you are struggling with. My wise parents told me often, 'obey first and ask questions later'.
Just a few thoughts that I have been mulling over in my mind and needed to get on paper/computer.
Robyn
Reminds me of the sermon we heard on Sunday at little Faith Baptist Church. (Not that the faith is small...the church is... hmm.)
Anyway, the young pastor was giving a fiery message about Elijah's running away from Queen Jezebel's hitmen and hiding in a cave.
Why hide in a cave of self-pity when God calls us to live on top of His holy hill?
Tears sprung to my eyes as I realized that I've even said aloud that I wish I could just hide away in a cave next year and even go to sleep until it's over. That's not the life God calls me to live!
Come out of the cave! Step into the light! Watch God walk with you through the trials of your faith. Make it to the mountaintop and look down and say,
"Look what God has brought me through!"
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