No judgement

“God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.”

‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

We judge! We have opinions about every one and everything! Social media sharpens our pencil! Yet, the God of heaven never did. He mentioned various events happening in Israel only to highlight God’s lack of judgement. His main target were religious leaders who He did unload on calling them white washed walls. These people were supposed to shepherd His people and He called them ‘blind guides’.

We need our Lord’s opinions. He never criticised the Romans, and they ruled Israel. He was interested in the souls of mankind. How different! He was here to do the will of His Father.

Father, what is your will today? May Your kingdom come, your will be done! Amen!

Do not grow weary

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Weariness can be caused by many things, some medical, some spiritual, some emotional. We can carry an expectation that our age makes us weary. However, there is another: information overload and grief.

Of late I’ve become upset with my country and its support for Hamas, the sending of funds they cannot afford to Gaza in the belief they are the saviours of the Gazans. The world has blamed Israel for all that is happening and foolishly bought all Hamas’lies.

My new government is pursuing al the foolishness in f Europe and not thinking or researching things for themselves. I am ashamed!

Nevertheless, I am in Nepal to serve the Lord and serve Him well I will. It involves caring for the young and sexually abused and the poor. I am learning the language so that I can speak to them. Good progress is being made.

My heart is for a harvest and I am trusting the Lord for that.

God provides

“But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”Matthew‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

This was Jesus’ response to Satan’s temptation to turn rocks into bread after a 40 day fast. Jesus would have been very hungry, however, He saw God as His supply. He did not have to lift His hand in self-effort. After Satan had finished with tempting Him angels came and fed Him. I wonder if He saw them waiting?

The wait can be a challenge, however God’s provision is always best. During the wait, especially for finance, God has me give seed money and ththes especially when pressed for funds. This releases the storhouse doors and provision flows.

I am in that place now as ai look for ways to help the poor in Sindhulpalchok. I am investigating industry and micro loans. I am enjoying the process. Last month I  investigated biomass. When I discovered that the poor keep there biomass agricultural waste for their animals I knew that would not be an answer. As PET waste is a big problem I am investigating recycling. This would solve two problems: waste and poverty. The Lord has the right answer. It is Him who leads. 

I assume money is no problem for the God answer. I will not worry about that! He is quite capable of bringing funds from all manner of places! Praise Him!

Thinking heavenly

“Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.”Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Have you’re heard the saying, ‘head in the clouds’? It usually refers to a dreamer, someone not grounded in reality. As a child ai was one of these. In my dreams I was an adventurer. In my later years I am just that, an adventurer.

However thinking heavenward is not quite the same. A dreamer think about themselves as the centre of their universe, a Christian thinking of things of heaven allows the Holy Spirit to fill them with God thoughts. It is not about them but Christ in them and His Kingdom.

I now spend my spare time thinking about bringing God ways and principles to earth. How would He solve trafficking? How would He solve poverty? As ai walk along rubbish- ladened roads I think about cleaning it up and keeping it clean.

I remember when PET bottles lay around near paths in Australia. All it took was a cash for trash to become the vogue and people were more careful. I want that here. How to do it?

I want to be a part of the solution not complain about the problem. My God has a way! Amen!

Slow?

“The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.”2 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

There are still many people who have not heard the gospel! Yet the church longs for the rapture. Who must miss out to satisfy us?

We can be selfish even about things of God. We become tired of the fight and long for freedom.

I advocate for refugee familes who, on the most part, want to escape Nepal. Some have managed to find spsinsors others have not. However, Nepal has charged them for their illegal stay and the new country want them to have $$. How can refugees afford this? They can’t, and therefore remain stuck in a land that does not want them. They long to escape.

This is the story of many Christians. They long to escape but none is provided. Who will help them? 

In the book of Revelations we read about the voices of the martyrs who cry out to the Lord, “how long Lord?” They were told to wait for those who were yet to join them. We do not like to hear that there is a number who must suffer and a number who must be saved, but that is the criteria. Even in the Old Testament God would not allow the annihilation of nations until their wickedness reached a certain level. He has His own benchmarks. Who are we to complain?

We, therefore, need His grace to continue.

Study the book

“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.”Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Let’s be honest, once a day usually suffices. Yet, here is God telling Joshua, a leader, to study the word of God continually (meditate upon it).

I am learning the Nepali language so that I can speak to the people. I spend a lot of time studying it and attempting to converse in it. 

If I want to know God and His word then I need to spend a lot more time in His word.

Lately I have been listening to more sermons, studying scripture day and night and in spare time. I have been beset with all manner of sickness and determined to free myself. Healing scriptures throughout the Bible carry life.

Today I meet with a man who is in business in Nepal. He is a Christian. I need to know what I will face if God does open the way to create a business in Sindhulpalchok to help the poor.

I am aiming to go to Pokhra to look at a PET recycling plant. I am also aiming to return to Sindhulpalchok this month to start school presentations. I need God’s wisdom, presence and provision.

Telling children about human trafficking is not enough, I must help solve the poverty that causes it. I pray for guidance. Amen

Others and pride

“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I must say this is the greatest challenge! We are a selfish generation! Everything is viewed through the lense of me.

Jesus spent much time teaching His disciples humility, servanthood, forgiveness, and giving. We need to be disciples in the same way. That is why we have the Holy Spirit and scripture. Our role is to craft an ear that hears and a heart that obeys.

Often, I will sense a trouble-making spirit in the house. It attempts to cause fights among us. By resisting him we become closer. After all, it is our flesh that becomes annoyed, not our spirit. If we become annoyed we can recognise the areas we need to work on and yield to the Lord.

Yesterday, I returned from college with red marks through some of my homework. One of my flatmates is my tutor. Initially when this happened I was miffed with my tutor. However, when I told her she humbly went to work to show me the big picture. I respect that! My flesh was proud and was not impressed with being wrong. Turns out I wasn’t as either answer would have been right, however, the teacher had his set way of teaching.

It was my turn to be humble and I was. My tutor then gave me a wonderful resource for college that I could share with the class. This I did and received much gratitude. All because of my tutor who is a good, humble woman.

Learning to be humble and not proud is a good lesson indeed!