The last say

“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.”

‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭7‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Today I sat through an hour-long discussion the class action solicitors had with us planners. Basically they were spelling out the status quo. It left us deflated as the solicitors said that AMP could well appeal the verdict that was 4 years in the making. I came away with BUT GOD! I then went and helped my old friend with her shower. Why go to despair? Gods word tells differently. He has the last say.

So, I am going to trust Him and keep doing what I do, studying Nepali and helping my friend. When all else fails , trust God! Amen!

Wicked ways

“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.”

‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭7‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

God had an age-old problem with His people. They constantly slid into idolatry and polluted their worship of Him. We see a typical response of the people when confronted with this truth in Malachi 1:2. They had forgotten all God had done for them.

When we forget the good we start to see what we consider the bad. We point to it and rage against God. We must take time to remember His faithfulness. He is always faithful, even when we are not.

We create idols from emotive ideals about the God we want to serve. He must perform as we want. When He refuses to be a genie in a bottle we rail against Him. We fail to recognise He is God. Amen!

Reconciling us to God

“For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus.”

‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

There is only one who can reconcile us to God- Jesus Christ. We cannot do this for ourselves. Faith in His ability is all that is required. No amount is f self-effort will save us.

My old friend is still remembering to go to the Spirit when her thoughts trouble her. Praise God!

Today I had a sudden revelation that I could sell all my possessions and make ready to go without hindrance to Nepal. Seriously why is stuff so important anyway? The only value I have is the gifts others have given me, these show me their love and appreciation. Sentiment can be a hindrance also, and so that also will be reevaluated. I remind myself, Jesus can return anytime soon for little old me. What joy! My family do not need to process my stuff. I will do it for them.

God has a plan! Amen!

One God, One Mediator

“For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus.”

‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Paul went on to say, ‘He, Jesus, was revealed and just the right time’.Timing is impeccable with God. I don’t know why God chose to wait several thousand years until the Romans were occupying Israel, but He did. He came into a world that was looking in the wrong direction, they wanted a deliverer from oppression. Yet, Jesus saw a more sinister oppression, sin. He came as a deliverer from the kingdom of darkness, He represented the kingdom of light.

Into this time when the disparity between east and west is ever massive, and the greed of mankind drives the machine comes this gospel message: only Jesus can set us free, truly free.

I am about to go and live in a country that lusts for the wealth of the west. This lust dulls the ears and clouds to eyes. Nepal has its hand out to the west. It wants dollars not Jesus. However, Jesus is the only solution. He is the saviour of mankind. He is true freedom from eternal bondage. Amen!

More blessed

“And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’””

‭‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭20‬:‭35‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Think about it! Paul said, “it is more blessed to give than receive”. Giving brings blessing! Who can you bless today?

Giving of time, love, patience, a listening ear are special. Not many people will do this for others. We like the appearance of kindness, however, when it is tested it fails due to selfishness.

I notice that others want to spruik about their cleverness, they want to tell their stories but when the limelight is off them, they become disinterested. This is a selfish love. Selfless love has no requirements.

Jesus loved selflessly! He is our leader and model. We would do well to follow Him. Amen!

Working hands

“And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’””

‭‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭20‬:‭35‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Paul knew how to represent the gospel. By working, even though ministering, he showed diligence and gave reproof to the idle. Idleness is a sinful waste.  Even through retired from work I have been busy with study and helping friends and neighbours. 

Giving of time, love and finance blesses others. Help those in need! Amen!

Faithfulness

“For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.”Psalms‬ ‭100‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I am so grateful for praying grandparents. My great grandmother was a godly woman. Although rejected by my dads father because of his change to Catholicism, she sweetly persevered in prayer. She was faithful. I am a beneficiary of that faithfulness.

I can be faithful in prayer for my family and see the goodness of God flow down to them. He is faithful to me, always has been, always will be. He is not a fickle pickle. Praise Him!

Today I booked my airfare to Nepal, I took the plunge. I am enjoying learning the language. I am like a little kid when I get a right answer in my language exercises. Learning is fun! May God use all He has given me as I go faithfully to follow where He leads. He is good!