Perspiration, Perplexity, Preparation,Prevailing...the Wayfarer 6/30/17
Perspiration, Perplexity, Preparation, Prevailing
6/30/17
Genesis 3:19
19In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
Perspiration, the result of effort expended, has been a requirement for the continued existence of man since the fall from grace that began with Adam and continued throughout his sordid history.
That effort was, and remains a requirement in all aspects of that creature's existence, both physical and spiritual.
There is no easy way out that eliminates the need for that expenditure of perspiration, resulting only from that required effort.
Over the centuries that have passed, innovation and invention have lessened the burden on man through the use of tools that make him more productive in the physical world, increasing his ability to feed himself and others of his kind in a more efficient manner than previously possible.
However, the requirement of the expenditure of effort has not decreased in any way in that, that effort must be put into the creation of those tools and then, once created, effort must be expended in their use.
When that effort ceases, so too does the benefit of that effort.
Man has always sought to escape the necessity of that effort, only to find that more effort has been expended that was originally demanded to obtain the desired result.
Too often those seeking to escape that demand of their effort place a greater demand of effort on others of their own kind while attempting to make that escape.
This leads to a perplexity of mind, a perplexity that gnaws away at the productivity of the effort that could have been so much better spent, if only the necessity for that effort had been accepted rather than the attempt of avoidance that demands so much effort in and of itself.
That perplexity is found in the prescriptions written by doctors, the necessity for artificial and ineffective means of relief, that so often result in addiction, further avoidance of the responsibility to expend effort, physically and spiritually to survive, much less thrive in a world created for a creature intended to have a premier place within creation itself, a place only second to its Creator.
Mankind has learned to avoid some of this perplexity through the means of preparation.
He has learned the cycles of the seasons, the best places to plant his various crops and to raise the herds that are required to feed his body.
He has learned that preparation may alleviate much of his perplexity during times of drought and flood that remain beyond his control, requiring effort be expended in that preparation for such events, though their arrival is never predictable, just as he is incapable of predicting his future needs in totality without the omniscience of the Creator controlling the events that lead to those needs, and further perplexity as they occur.
That preparation that is sought by so many takes only the present into account, without notice of the necessity for further expenditure of effort in order to preserve something far more precious than the temporal, imperfect body inhabited by an eternal soul, that also requires preparation, also requires perspiration and effort to maintain, also requires overcoming the perplexity presented by those who ignore or deny its existence.
THAT preparation, and only that preparation, can allow for the prevailing of that soul and prepare it for a time wherein no further expenditure of perspiration, perplexity or other preparation may exist, a time when this creature reaps the rewards of both perspiration expended and preparation made.
The following is a quote from the writings of a current preacher, one that I follow quite often, having found that doctrinally, we are more in agreement than in disagreement, and is a statement concerning all of the "P"s listed in today's title.
No More Problems
“Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.” (Matthew 24:9)
All too often in these days of “easy believism” and the erroneous “peace and prosperity” teaching, we hear someone say, “Once you become a Christian, all your problems will be over.” It is doubtful that anyone really believes such a statement, much less experiences it. Certainly the Israelites who had just been miraculously delivered from bondage didn’t experience it.
Of course, this concept is not biblical. In fact, the Bible teaches quite the opposite. Christ promised, “Ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake” (Matthew 10:22). He, Himself, would have many problems. “If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you” (John 15:18). Later, after experiencing many problems, John wrote, “Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you” (1 John 3:13).
These problems may take the form of general troubles that come from living in a sinful, cursed world; specific afflictions, which God allows in our lives to bring about His purpose; or discipline for personal sin, as well as direct persecution from without.
Perspiration and effort remain a requirement until the return of Christ, and cannot be escaped by any, though the prosperity folks would continue to preach an easy way out!
Preparation remains possible for the eternal soul of this creature only through the required effort of repentance as preached by the Son of God, Christ Jesus, who returned the possibility of Grace to the progeny of Adam who exchanged that original gift for a lie that bespoke an easy way out.
"Repent! For the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
As mankind continues to search for an easy way out, created only by himself, there remains only one way out of the pestilence and perplexity created by himself and his own actions.
The simple, yet difficult action demanded by One that perspired drops of blood in prayer for us, met the perplexity of the cross and overcame death for us through the resurrection, and remains a living Savior for those willing to meet the simple requirement of effort on their own part to find the need for that repentance preached, accept the sacrifice made by Him as adequate effort made on our behalf, and follow the precepts of the PROMISE made by Him, the final "P" not mentioned in the title, that remains most important of all.
2 Timothy 1:12
King James Version (KJV)
12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Amen and Amen
the Wayfarer
19In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
Perspiration, the result of effort expended, has been a requirement for the continued existence of man since the fall from grace that began with Adam and continued throughout his sordid history.
That effort was, and remains a requirement in all aspects of that creature's existence, both physical and spiritual.
There is no easy way out that eliminates the need for that expenditure of perspiration, resulting only from that required effort.
Over the centuries that have passed, innovation and invention have lessened the burden on man through the use of tools that make him more productive in the physical world, increasing his ability to feed himself and others of his kind in a more efficient manner than previously possible.
However, the requirement of the expenditure of effort has not decreased in any way in that, that effort must be put into the creation of those tools and then, once created, effort must be expended in their use.
When that effort ceases, so too does the benefit of that effort.
Man has always sought to escape the necessity of that effort, only to find that more effort has been expended that was originally demanded to obtain the desired result.
Too often those seeking to escape that demand of their effort place a greater demand of effort on others of their own kind while attempting to make that escape.
This leads to a perplexity of mind, a perplexity that gnaws away at the productivity of the effort that could have been so much better spent, if only the necessity for that effort had been accepted rather than the attempt of avoidance that demands so much effort in and of itself.
That perplexity is found in the prescriptions written by doctors, the necessity for artificial and ineffective means of relief, that so often result in addiction, further avoidance of the responsibility to expend effort, physically and spiritually to survive, much less thrive in a world created for a creature intended to have a premier place within creation itself, a place only second to its Creator.
Mankind has learned to avoid some of this perplexity through the means of preparation.
He has learned the cycles of the seasons, the best places to plant his various crops and to raise the herds that are required to feed his body.
He has learned that preparation may alleviate much of his perplexity during times of drought and flood that remain beyond his control, requiring effort be expended in that preparation for such events, though their arrival is never predictable, just as he is incapable of predicting his future needs in totality without the omniscience of the Creator controlling the events that lead to those needs, and further perplexity as they occur.
That preparation that is sought by so many takes only the present into account, without notice of the necessity for further expenditure of effort in order to preserve something far more precious than the temporal, imperfect body inhabited by an eternal soul, that also requires preparation, also requires perspiration and effort to maintain, also requires overcoming the perplexity presented by those who ignore or deny its existence.
THAT preparation, and only that preparation, can allow for the prevailing of that soul and prepare it for a time wherein no further expenditure of perspiration, perplexity or other preparation may exist, a time when this creature reaps the rewards of both perspiration expended and preparation made.
The following is a quote from the writings of a current preacher, one that I follow quite often, having found that doctrinally, we are more in agreement than in disagreement, and is a statement concerning all of the "P"s listed in today's title.
No More Problems
“Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.” (Matthew 24:9)
While troubles will come, all is not lost! Christ promised, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Through Him we have the strength to meet every difficulty of this life with peace, good cheer, and victory. Through Him we also receive the promise that throughout eternity “there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away” (Revelation 21:4). JDM
Preparation remains possible for the eternal soul of this creature only through the required effort of repentance as preached by the Son of God, Christ Jesus, who returned the possibility of Grace to the progeny of Adam who exchanged that original gift for a lie that bespoke an easy way out.
"Repent! For the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
As mankind continues to search for an easy way out, created only by himself, there remains only one way out of the pestilence and perplexity created by himself and his own actions.
The simple, yet difficult action demanded by One that perspired drops of blood in prayer for us, met the perplexity of the cross and overcame death for us through the resurrection, and remains a living Savior for those willing to meet the simple requirement of effort on their own part to find the need for that repentance preached, accept the sacrifice made by Him as adequate effort made on our behalf, and follow the precepts of the PROMISE made by Him, the final "P" not mentioned in the title, that remains most important of all.
2 Timothy 1:12
King James Version (KJV)
12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Amen and Amen
the Wayfarer
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