God’s
TRUTH remains the same from generation to generation. His TRUTH is
the benchmark for all mankind’s thoughts and behavior. In our
search for God's perfect plan for us, we must remain flexible (fluid,
pliable). A healthy tree can remain strong in the storm but if there
are disease and rot the storm will expose that weakness. The storms
are coming and only the spiritual virtue of our heritage in Christ
can sustain us. Any other foundation will crumble and fall under the
pressure of the storm. If we walk in obedience to God, we have an
appointed end as described by Jeremiah. “For I know the thoughts
that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not
of evil, to give you an expected end,” Jer. 29:11. We can know our
outcome if we will put our faith in Jesus.
Paul
stated that his intention was to press toward the mark. Phil. 3:14,
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God
in Christ Jesus. 15Let us
therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing
ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
16Nevertheless, whereto we
have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the
same thing.” Paul knew from his experience that Christian growth is
a daily challenge. He must have looked back many times to his
Damascus road encounter with Jesus. That day, Paul received a
revelation of who Jesus really was. He came face to face with the Son
of God, the Redeemer of Israel, his Messiah and he knew it in the
depth of his soul. That encounter was, no doubt, an indispensable
strength to him as he ministered for Christ. And the Lord continued
to speak to him and reveal His TRUTH. And He will continue to speak
to us and reveal His TRUTH as we walk in obedience. (continued) The
Message, p.18-19, available at Amazon.com.
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