Jean's Blog

  WHAT IS THE WORD OF GOD

The most popular, yet most controversial book ever published: The Holy Bible a/k/a The Word of God.

The bible scriptures that fill the pages of the book, are considered to be the inspired, infallible Word of God. We read in John, Chapter 1 Verses 1-5 and 14:

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not…

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth.

THE BIBLE SCRIPTURES

Bible scripture, given to us through the Word of God, is designed to inspire, edify, encourage and offer hope to mankind. While some may not feel bible scripture verses are true that does not take away from its purpose and intention. The Lord said that His Word will not go out and return void.

In other words, because the Word was in the beginning, and became flesh – in the form of Jesus Christ – it will accomplish its work. The book of Proverbs, Chapter 19:21 says:

There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

BIBLE STUDY

Bible study is vital, for the Christian and non-believer alike. As in any righteous or “right” decision we make as humans, it only makes sense to study the Word of God before formulating a steadfast conclusion.

Numerous options exist to assist one study the Bible. There are personal, group, one-on-one, and online bible study. Reach out to a friend, pastor or other trusted person to get started on answering the burning question of many; “What is the Word of God?”

Please share some of your insight regarding Bible scriptures and the Bible in the comment section.

see you around the path

God’s Blessings ~Debra

I never knew Roy, Bubba to his sisters, but my path crossed his last night after the surgeons had done all they could do.

A hush came over the surgical waiting room for a moment. Tears slipped down the cheeks of one of Roy’s sisters, and welled up in the eyes of others. The silence broke as the first genteel southern lady spoke up and said: “you did all you could do, thank you. We are well pleased.”

The sisters wanted to visit one last time before Bubba was taken away. We all went in the room together and that is where I first saw Roy, and learned a lot about his life. What a good man he was, faithful, trusting and kind. And most of all, they spoke over and again what a good brother he had been.

It was time to tell his dear wife. She was at home waiting news, as she is recovering from a broken hip.  As one would imagine, disbelief and grief overcame her; we prayed.

Pauline suffered a mild heart attack not long after the devastating news and 911 was called. After going back to the hospital, Pauline was sent by helicopter to a hospital better equipped to handle her particular needs. The family, filled with grace and peace comforted her and we prayed.

As we left the hospital I watched her be transported to the odd shaped machine with twirling blades. I couldn’t help but look up to the heavens and ask the Lord one more time to give her peace for the journey. At the same time my thoughts turned to Roy.

A gentle breeze blew threw the parking lot as my husband and I moved toward our car, and peace like a river flooded my soul.

We never know what a day holds. Let us be instant in season and out.

God’s Blessings ~ Debra

see you round the path

WHAT WILL YOURS COST YOU AND OTHERS

Moses was a great leader. He had courage, faith and compassion. He worked for and loved the Lord. He loved God’s people.

The Bible reads in Deuteronomy 34:7 : “And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.” Moreover, in verse 10 it says: ” And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face.”

Wow-an untimely death or God’s wisdom?

The Lord told Moses on mount Nebo he would die there.

“Because ye trespassed against me among the children of Israel at the waters of  Meribah-Kadesh, in the wilderness of Zin; because ye sanctified me not in the midst of the children of Israel. Yet thou shall see the land before thee; but thou shalt not go thither unto the land whcih I give the children of Israel.”  Deuteronomy32:51-52.

There is no record where Moses questioned God, or tried to reason with Him regarding his plight – he simply obeyed.

He blessed the tribes of Israel before ascending again to mount Nebo where he would “sleep” as his brother had before him in mount Hor.

I wept during my study of this passage today.  Searching my heart, considering if I would be able or willing to do the same. Whether a “leader” or not in God’s Kingdom, do we, as Christian’s find ourselves willing to obey all of God’s commandments. Or do we kick and scream about those things we “have” to do?

Are we guilty of failing to praise our Lord Jesus for everything He has given us?

While we live under a dispensation of grace as a result of Jesus’ death on the cross, we are not released  from “obedience” to God’s word. We all make mistakes, we all stumble and sometimes we fall.  Let’s get up and remember what all our great leaders and elders have shown us by example.  Let us live for the Lord with gladness in our hearts.

There is coming a judgement day for us all. Where will we find ourselves? 

God’s Blessings

~see you round the path