Deeper Furrow

  What Is Wisdom? James 3:17 (NKJV) “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, “ My motive is not mixed, only love 100%. “then peaceable,” Peace is the test that I am not trying to manipulate. “gentle,” My words are not to inflict injury. “ willing to yield, I am to move in meekness, not wanting to fight. “full of mercy and good fruits,” Under God’s mercy I bear fruits of the Spirit. “without partiality” I do not choose to gain approval or status. “without hypocrisy.” I am to live what I quote.   So, please help me God.  

  Hebrews 3      I live at 2015 South Nicollet Street.   Sioux City, Ia.   It’s a big house.   It has three entry doors, two of which have accesses guaranteed by a numeric code on the lock.   I decide who is invited and who is shunned.   In the event my home is intruded upon, I will call the police to forcefully evict the perpetrator.      God is similar.   He, according to metaphor, has built a house.   He has marked the door and proclaimed the only safe entry would be through His Son.   Not through a window, rather all must bow to be invited and meet the usual greeting under the Door’s frame.   Blood be upon the exterior lintels.   The guest must recognize the liking and adhere to the conditions set forth.   It is said, “All who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.”   Therefore, everyone who enters must confess whose blood was shed.   God has His rules.   Tho...

  No Surprises      Rain on the living room window just as she said.   Time is measured change.   Where there is no change, there is no time.   God never changes.   He is above time since it is His creation.      Before the garden, He ordained time and commissioned her to scribe the change He commenced for our good.   Upon a written record, we delve in to understand His dance with this elusive thing.   However, take to account He is the one who leads.   Time simply follows His steps.      Wouldn’t we all like to know the future?   Taking all fear and anxiety away, seeing beyond the bend would certainly be our fix, right?   Hardly.   God knows.   He holds our frailty as feathers in a breeze.   He rewards those who diligently seek Him.   Hence, He uncovers mysteries for those in deep standing with Him.   Willing to traverse the river, a firm footing ...