Saturday, March 15, 2014
BLAH BLAH BLAH..JUST KEEP IT MOVING
So the Israelites were complaining ....why why why look what you did to us Moses.....
"13 Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. 14 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
15 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on." Exodus 14:13-15
What can I say after the Lord's clear instructions!!
MOVE ON.
GIVE THEM BACK THEIR SPEAR AND JUG
We pick back up at with David finding King Saul asleep (1 Samuel 26:5), but not just Saul and General Abner but the army that has circled them for protection is sleep too!! David and his troops are watching this easy kill at this point King Saul is what we call an easy mark. But David does NOT kill him!!!! Due to the fact he fears God and respects him as the Lord’s CHOSEN King (1 Samuel 26:9).
Instead David takes King Saul's spear and jug of water (1 Samuel 26:11) and then goes to the top of the mountain looks down on the sleeping enemy and shouts "WAKE UP ABNER" then David taunts him saying "Well, Abner you're a great fellow, aren't you" (1 Samuel 26: 14) "why haven't you guarded your master the king when someone came to kill him? This isn't good at all!" David goes on to ask Abner where is the King’s Spear and jug of water that was beside his head and to look and see if it is still there.
I mean David is a cold piece, he could have killed King Saul I mean crush his enemy, he was up close and personal and in his face and still did not harm him. David keeps proving to King Saul that he is a mark with all these weak people around him supposedly looking out for him and they sleep TOO; and my goodness with all that mouth King Saul has and all those threats and attempts on David’s life he should never sleep.
There is a two-fold message here: One be careful how you treat people and your intentions to destroy them; and second there is no need to respond your enemies and the haters that come at you, keep pressing in and on, be like David give them back their spear and jug of water, pulling their coats about behavior as well.
David said now that I have spared YOUR life [King Saul] “now, may the Lord save my life” ….. ”May he rescue me from all MY troubles” (1 Samuel 26: 24). Please read the full verse on your own.
Apply this to life, no need to repay evil for evil, hate for hate, gossip for gossip, let the Saul in your life do them. It’s so easy to overreact and trip out; its spiritual maturity and wisdom to drive home the point of could have, should have, but didn't; keeping the iron first in the silk glove and knowing no matter what God is a sustains even when everyone and everything around you is wrong and off. "No weapon formed against you shall prosper" (Isaiah 54:17)….BUT David had to do right though, I did not say he was perfect……I said RIGHT.
We are living in ugly times, the lasts days, I cannot give you happy go lucky stories all the time; need real instances and history to teach us how to live IN (not apart) this world and how God can keep you in spite of what and who is after your life, your dreams, your happiness, your joy.
Truth and Love Communion Sunday Be Blessed
Instead David takes King Saul's spear and jug of water (1 Samuel 26:11) and then goes to the top of the mountain looks down on the sleeping enemy and shouts "WAKE UP ABNER" then David taunts him saying "Well, Abner you're a great fellow, aren't you" (1 Samuel 26: 14) "why haven't you guarded your master the king when someone came to kill him? This isn't good at all!" David goes on to ask Abner where is the King’s Spear and jug of water that was beside his head and to look and see if it is still there.
I mean David is a cold piece, he could have killed King Saul I mean crush his enemy, he was up close and personal and in his face and still did not harm him. David keeps proving to King Saul that he is a mark with all these weak people around him supposedly looking out for him and they sleep TOO; and my goodness with all that mouth King Saul has and all those threats and attempts on David’s life he should never sleep.
There is a two-fold message here: One be careful how you treat people and your intentions to destroy them; and second there is no need to respond your enemies and the haters that come at you, keep pressing in and on, be like David give them back their spear and jug of water, pulling their coats about behavior as well.
David said now that I have spared YOUR life [King Saul] “now, may the Lord save my life” ….. ”May he rescue me from all MY troubles” (1 Samuel 26: 24). Please read the full verse on your own.
Apply this to life, no need to repay evil for evil, hate for hate, gossip for gossip, let the Saul in your life do them. It’s so easy to overreact and trip out; its spiritual maturity and wisdom to drive home the point of could have, should have, but didn't; keeping the iron first in the silk glove and knowing no matter what God is a sustains even when everyone and everything around you is wrong and off. "No weapon formed against you shall prosper" (Isaiah 54:17)….BUT David had to do right though, I did not say he was perfect……I said RIGHT.
We are living in ugly times, the lasts days, I cannot give you happy go lucky stories all the time; need real instances and history to teach us how to live IN (not apart) this world and how God can keep you in spite of what and who is after your life, your dreams, your happiness, your joy.
Truth and Love Communion Sunday Be Blessed
PANIC PASS OR VACATION
What looks like disaster or what those may even intend to be disastrous for you still does not give you the right to a panic pass. Either we trust God ALL the time or we don't. There is no gray area with this topic.
We all naturally panic at first when a situation that was not planned (like we control something) happens that is not favorable; but if you know that you know God's got you, then you can walk in the valley of the shadow of death and FEAR NO EVIL (person, situation, event) with grace and confidence because God is the author and finisher of it all!!
We recently had a major shift in our parochial school but God is a keeper and He has NEVER left or failed us-EVER. So after a much needed vacation (7 years of straight service, calls for a much needed rest) then bam the shift and reason for the shift was revealed. Literally, the prayer was (with a big exhale) "God, you got this" and we went on vacation. Because there was no need for us to sit here thinking "oh me oh my" what was our worrying and complaints really going to get us?? God's got this!!! It's like sitting in a chair, can you imagine every time you see a chair you have to size it up or your nerves get bad? NO! You sit down knowing that the chair has a design purpose and keeps holding you up. If only we had that kind of trust in our Sovereign God.
Even when you THINK you are on track and it may look and feel like you are..but the question is are you on God's track to the destination the He has mapped out??
When the shift comes, and it will..even for us again, do not whine and complain, fall over and out...begin to praise God and know that you know for sure that HE knows what is best for you, your family, your business, your church your life..dig in, pray up, watch and listen; it may seem bad...oooooh but baby.... it is just a shift into the right lane, greatness, the plan, your destiny, the big picture and yes, it can be painful, confusing and hard (because of your own resistance or self) or a cake walk and a blessing (because of your faith that God's got you!!! And since we all have free will..the choice is yours. Which will you chose - Panic Pass or Vacation?
Truth and Love
We all naturally panic at first when a situation that was not planned (like we control something) happens that is not favorable; but if you know that you know God's got you, then you can walk in the valley of the shadow of death and FEAR NO EVIL (person, situation, event) with grace and confidence because God is the author and finisher of it all!!
We recently had a major shift in our parochial school but God is a keeper and He has NEVER left or failed us-EVER. So after a much needed vacation (7 years of straight service, calls for a much needed rest) then bam the shift and reason for the shift was revealed. Literally, the prayer was (with a big exhale) "God, you got this" and we went on vacation. Because there was no need for us to sit here thinking "oh me oh my" what was our worrying and complaints really going to get us?? God's got this!!! It's like sitting in a chair, can you imagine every time you see a chair you have to size it up or your nerves get bad? NO! You sit down knowing that the chair has a design purpose and keeps holding you up. If only we had that kind of trust in our Sovereign God.
Even when you THINK you are on track and it may look and feel like you are..but the question is are you on God's track to the destination the He has mapped out??
When the shift comes, and it will..even for us again, do not whine and complain, fall over and out...begin to praise God and know that you know for sure that HE knows what is best for you, your family, your business, your church your life..dig in, pray up, watch and listen; it may seem bad...oooooh but baby.... it is just a shift into the right lane, greatness, the plan, your destiny, the big picture and yes, it can be painful, confusing and hard (because of your own resistance or self) or a cake walk and a blessing (because of your faith that God's got you!!! And since we all have free will..the choice is yours. Which will you chose - Panic Pass or Vacation?
Truth and Love
THE CHECK IN
If you knew a person who only called you when they needed a ride or money, only spoke good of you to others after you did something for them, and never socializes, thinks of, or mentions you any other time, what would you think of that individual?
Now, check in on your relationship with God.
Now, check in on your relationship with God.
THE WHISPER I PASS ON TO YOU
So I have been stressed and depressed here and there for the last few months, it is what it is, I am nobody's wonder and not exempt yes we have rough and tight days, weeks, and months in this house too. I deal with real life issues, death, money, people, aches, pains. y'all pray for me I am not there yet when everyday is a great big smile and worry free..but nonetheless I remain in "motion" (I will explain the importance of "motion" in another blog post) and a woman of great faith.
So for the last two nights, while sleep (good and sleep y'all) I heard: "meditate on it day and night" and the whisper just kept repeating it.
So, you know when you wake up you are trying to separate yourself from the dream realm to reality?? Yeah, that was me.
Well the scripture is Joshua 1:8 and the message was just that..despite all that is going on with you (Your Name Here), meditate on it (the Book of the Law) day and night. And the scripture goes on to say be careful.....then you will.... I encourage you to read Joshua 1:8.
And to you, I pass on the whisper....
"Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may BE CAREFUL to do everything written in it. THEN YOU WILL be prosperous and successful."
Be Well in your mind, body and spirit
So for the last two nights, while sleep (good and sleep y'all) I heard: "meditate on it day and night" and the whisper just kept repeating it.
So, you know when you wake up you are trying to separate yourself from the dream realm to reality?? Yeah, that was me.
Well the scripture is Joshua 1:8 and the message was just that..despite all that is going on with you (Your Name Here), meditate on it (the Book of the Law) day and night. And the scripture goes on to say be careful.....then you will.... I encourage you to read Joshua 1:8.
And to you, I pass on the whisper....
"Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may BE CAREFUL to do everything written in it. THEN YOU WILL be prosperous and successful."
Be Well in your mind, body and spirit
Gun It Baby
Gun it Baby!
Everyday is not bliss, it would be nice if it were; but remaining in "motion" is nothing to take lightly, especially if you are tying to go "places", heck survive!
When the wheels gets stuck in the mud or on ice better yet, we keep gunning that gas peddle (to the floor!!!!), aggravated, late for wherever we were going, mad at the ice and the snow, nonetheless - in the mess.
Notice, we kept gunning that gas peddle though, and the tires are just going 'round and 'round and 'round (in the same spot - but in motion) determined to go "places"; we may take a break, step out the car assess the mess, add cardboard or a jacket (hey, I had places to be) under the tires, but we did not stop until we were in full motion again.
Such as life, when you are stuck......gun it baby!!!! You got places to go!
Be well in your mind, body and soul
Everyday is not bliss, it would be nice if it were; but remaining in "motion" is nothing to take lightly, especially if you are tying to go "places", heck survive!
When the wheels gets stuck in the mud or on ice better yet, we keep gunning that gas peddle (to the floor!!!!), aggravated, late for wherever we were going, mad at the ice and the snow, nonetheless - in the mess.
Notice, we kept gunning that gas peddle though, and the tires are just going 'round and 'round and 'round (in the same spot - but in motion) determined to go "places"; we may take a break, step out the car assess the mess, add cardboard or a jacket (hey, I had places to be) under the tires, but we did not stop until we were in full motion again.
Such as life, when you are stuck......gun it baby!!!! You got places to go!
Be well in your mind, body and soul
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
The Only Sword
So what is really happening with King Saul, David, and let us never forget his loyal wife Michal (who helped him escape when King Saul’s hate and jealously became just so out of control.
Now Jonathan (King Saul’s son) is rightfully the heir to the throne, but Jonathan is not confident in his future position and besides he genuinely likes David as his friend, the scripture said they hugged and cried when the greeted each other (not once but twice) and renewed their covenant as friends. The scripture says David loved Jonathan as much as he loved himself (1 Samuel 20: 17), they entrusted each other and each other’s children (descendants) into God’s hands forever (1 Samuel 20:42). So, protecting him from King Saul (hid daddy) was a no brainer; but when King Saul confronts Jonathan and says you don’t think I know what you are doing helping David, King Saul got so mad he wanted to kill his own flesh and blood; (1 Samuel 20:33) King Saul hurls he spear at Jonathan (his son) out of anger and jealousy. I mean Saul calls David a son of a NOBODY; who else is King Saul insulting? David’s mama and his daddy - Jesse); and if the context was used today the “nobody” would be a “female dog”. Yeah it’s in the bible y’all I am not making this up or adding.
At this point Jonathan's knows for sure his daddy is crazy and warns David FOR REAL to get out of town and David heads to the city of Nob and connected with Ahimelech the priest.
There are so many emotional dynamics here: jealousy, hate, fear, loyalty, love, and just plain crazy; but it confirms that there is "nothing new under the sun"; and when King Saul come into my life I remember what those who came before me did and how they handled the situation and use those same principals. Do thay always work? Yes! Fast?…NO!
At this point Jonathan's knows for sure his daddy is crazy and warns David FOR REAL to get out of town and David heads to the city of Nob and connected with Ahimelech the priest.
There are so many emotional dynamics here: jealousy, hate, fear, loyalty, love, and just plain crazy; but it confirms that there is "nothing new under the sun"; and when King Saul come into my life I remember what those who came before me did and how they handled the situation and use those same principals. Do thay always work? Yes! Fast?…NO!
Truth and Love
Truth and Love
Honestly, I want to be King Saul sometimes and react out of anger (God gave us ALL free will, right?) but David ends up with a much better fate and life.
When King Saul comes knocking at your door, pick up the REAL sword (the Word / Bible /Scripture-dig in and study and pray) and watch God deal accordingly with all parties involved (including you-good bad indifferent). But never allow King Saul’s emotions allow you to sin.
Truth and Love
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