“The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” (Isaiah 40:8, NKJV)
Standing on and in the word of the living God is the key to longevity. It also accomplishes significant road repair for our journey here. -Mike Wilson-
“But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”” (1 Corinthians 2:9, NKJV)
This is one of the many, many verses in the Bible that we need to let soak into our heart and mind for it fills us with awe and astonishment. The more we treasure His word, the more like Him we become. -Mike Wilson-
“But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches.” (1 Corinthians 7:17, NKJV)
The primary work of the Lord is done in and through the church. It is therefore incumbent on every Christian to be a participating member of a local body of believers. Christianity is not a spectator event. -Mike Wilson-
“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” (John 17:17, NKJV)
The inculcation of His word is the only sane option we have that distinguishes us as His. -Mike Wilson-
“holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.” (Titus 1:9, NKJV)
The word of God will stand long after the abominable activities of all the people who endorse and encourage them have passed away. -Mike Wilson-
“So the Lord said to Joshua: “Get up! Why do you lie thus on your face?” (Joshua 7:10, NKJV)
Joshua should have known something was wrong in within the camp but instead he blamed God for leading them across the Jordan. Blaming or maligning the Almighty is never a good idea. Worshiping Him is always the right activity that will reveal anything that is out of alignment. -Mike Wilson-
“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36, NKJV)
The freedom given by God’s Son is sufficient if it is the only freedom a person finds. No one else can give what He gives and no one can ever take it away. Any other freedom from human oppression is nice but not necessary. -Mike Wilson-
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15, NKJV)
Wrongly dividing he “word of truth” is a lie. So is meaning well and getting it wrong. Hearing some peoples interpretation of the Bible, one would thing the Holy Spirit had lost His mind. We have an inside track with the One who knows what the Bible says and means. Let’s not get off track! -Mike Wilson-
“So they rose early in the morning and went out into the Wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, O Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.”” (2 Chronicles 20:20, NKJV)
Nothing regarding the sin of man has changed since Eden and nothing has changed regarding the cure. There remains one way for us to be established and prosper. How does God do it? Does that really matter. He says He will and He does if we trust Him. -Mike Wilson-
“Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.” (Philippians 2:17, NKJV)
I think that the Lord uses the word sacrifice for our benefit here but He knows full well that when we see Him we will not see it that way. For we will realize that no cost on earth could possibly equate to our joy of being with Him. -Mike Wilson-
