Stand Out

STAND OUT

Early in this day, as I lay contemplating the imminent beginning of research for morning’s bible posting, my mind soared through many topics in a few seconds and came smartly to rest on Hebrews twelve verse one. I do not know how other men of God decide what their sermons will incorporate but God is the storehouse of biblical knowledge. If we are not in the Word we certainly are not in the will of God.

When the time came to open studies, a man of the devil had left a message refuting the entire bible And all its Holy Words as a history book not to be a source of life planning nor belief. Wanting to address his comments, witness, with bible truths and work with him was thwarted because of my promise to God to first attend to His morning devotional. He was from the Devil or was old Lucifer himself. Afterwards, a diligent search for the man and message could not locate either. Hidden, the condescending message or the man was nowhere too be seen.

Just as we Christians, who believe in Jesus’ sacrificial death, burial, resurrection again to life and ascension to send the Holy Ghost Comforter, Satan has his own who stand out and confuse those not in or not solidly versed in the Word of God. 1 Corinthians 2:14 - But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned. Romans 3:3 - For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? 4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, Romans 1:20 - For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Hebrews 12:1 “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us,(unbelief) and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. 4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.” I stand on the word of God that these truths are self evident in nature, creations and first hand witnesses. Everything was made from nothing, is not simple history. It speaks vividly of the work of God and no story could have been written by human hand. It is the true word of God. 2 Peter 3: 10 “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,” John 20: 24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. 26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

Twelve living and walking with Jesus saw Him after His resurrection and identified him. These bear record of the truth of his teaching and His sacrificial death, burial and resurrection from the dead. 2 Peter 3:11 “But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,” Thousands walked with and spoke with Jesus before and after His resurrection and saw the mighty miracles that He did. 1 Corinthians 15: 6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. 8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” How will they know? How will we stand?

Many of them made written record of such independently and without cohesion. Placed in a Holy book, The Bible, by royal order to Scribes who were sworn to be diligent in the correctness of translation, it has endured the test of time. Men have sought to disprove the words and to destroy the book but cannot. I testify to you through the Holy Spirit that God’s Word is true, real and infallible. Let us then as Christians stand as Paul wrote to the church at Philippi. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Know God, know peace. 03-24-2020 BLL