And a Little Child will Lead Them

My eight-year-old granddaughter amazes me.  The other day I was talking to my daughter about changing my hairstyle because of an insulting comment somebody made to me.  My granddaughter listened and then said,”MeMa, it’s more important what’s on the inside than what’s on the outside!”  She was right.  The comment is something that I should just let go. 

I have, in the past, put mouth before brain and made comments that were not appropriate myself.  In James 3:8 it says, “…but no man can tame the tongue.  It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” But knowing that God has started a good work in me and He will complete it comforts me, (Philippians 1:6.)  Also, there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus, (Romans 8:1.)  All we have to do is admit our sin and turn from it and God will forgive us.  If we seek forgiveness from others and seek to live in peace with others as much as it is possible for us, that is all God asks of us (Romans 12:18.)  I will trust God to work on what is inside me!  I am blessed to have such a wonderful granddaughter!

Power

Power—there are so many forces of power!  I think of the powerful ocean, hurricane force winds, nuclear weapons, gravity holding the planets in orbit, the untold power of the ant, --but all are nothing in the face of the power of God.  In Precepts Bible study we are studying Kings and Chronicles this year.  In one scene Elisha was surrounded by the Aramean army, only he wasn’t worried, (II Kings 6.)  His servant was worried.  Elisha asked God to open the eyes of his servant so he could see who was with him. There were forces surrounding them that were more than the Arameans—the mountains were all full of horses and chariots of fire surrounding Elisha.  (II Kings 6:17)  I pray that God will open the eyes of His people so we can see who is with us—more than who is against us!

I appreciated what this blogger pointed out--“In recent weeks the evangelical world has found itself reeling from cultural setbacks it once took for granted. The re-election of President Obama, state passage of “gay marriage” initiatives, the uninviting of Louie Gigglio to the Inauguration, and even last night’s Super Bowl have signaled to some that Christians and Christianity have lost their welcome place in the public square. For the first time, some evangelical conservatives feel like an oppressed minority in the country.” Thabiti Anyabwile

 (Some say the performance of Beyonce during half time at the Super Bowl was a channeling of a spirit Beyonce calls Sasha.)  Now Tim Tebow has canceled his Easter talk at a Baptist Church in Texas.  Speculation has it that he was pressured to cancel by the homosexual activists.

I am reminded of Romans 1:32---

32 and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them.

I’m sure Tim Tebow doesn’t approve of what these homosexual activists are pushing.  Maybe he even has a plan to reach out to them.  Dan Cathy has made an attempt to befriend the homosexual activists who have been picketing Chick Fil A stores.  They have agreed to disagree and have called somewhat of a truce.

If the people of the light continue to love others enough to tell them the truth in respectful ways and not give up, many may turn to God before it is too late.  I commend Bill O’Reilly for standing up for the unborn and for children.  He is advocating for Jessica’s law in all 50 states. 

May God pour out his Spirit on our country and our world before it is too late.  May Christians stay strong and not become discouraged.

Answers

Today I had two “yes’s” from the Lord.  I prayed that a CD at my Bible study could be found, and it was.  I prayed that my prayer partner would make it through her surgery—she’s 92—and she did!  God is good.  He cares about everything in our lives.

Talked to my prayer partner and she reminded me about all the other answers to prayer we have had.  We prayed that the secretary of our church would be able to refinance her house -- it went through.  We prayed for another man in our church who was having a procedure done -- it was successful.  We are still waiting to see if God will raise up 2 more people for the Bellevue Power Squadron Bridge for next year.  Most of all we are praying that God will pour out His Spirit in a mighty way on our church, state, and in the U.S. and world.

Teen Biblical Illiteracy

The other night on the TV show “Jeopardy” I watched the high school championship competition.  The contestants were answering questions in every category except in the category of the Bible.  No one knew what the father killed in the story of the prodigal son when he threw a feast for his son who came home.  They also had no clue as to what flowers Jesus referred to in his teaching about not worrying.  I’m praying that our teens will read the Bible and study it at least as literature!