While reading various commentaries and devotionals, here are some statements worth saving and thinking about.
If we have had the former rains of conversion/justification we whould be seeking and praying for latter rains of growth/sanctification.
Faith can clearly see where reason is blind.
Men give advice; God gives guidance.
Upon the return of Jesus our rememberence of Him will no longer be of Him weighted with and scarred with the sin’s of the world that He bore, but as Holiness, Glorious, Splendor, and Majesty. The scars will be there but we will see Him fully in all of his Glory and Honor.
Jesus perfect sacrifice -fulfilling in perfect moral purity the prescriptions of the ceremonial law, which but clothe in outward form the universal consciousness that nothing stained or faulty is worthy to be given to God.
And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the LORD. Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the LORD respected Abel and his offering, but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell. (Genesis 4:3-5) Here, it was one lamb for a man (Genesis 4:3-5). Later, at the Passover, it would be one lamb for a family Exo 12:1-51. Then, at the Day of Atonement, it was one lamb for the nation ( Leviticus 23:27-28 ). Finally, with Jesus, there was one Lamb who took away the sin of the world (John 1:29).
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
“It ought to be a daily disappointment when our Lord does not come; instead of being, as I fear it is, a kind of foregone conclusion that he will not come just yet.” (Spurgeon)
One reason we may not hear God speak to us is that there are uncontrolled emotions drowning out His voice. And of all the emotions that drown out God’s voice, perhaps none is more potent than fear.
God wants us to enjoy this life, not just to endure it.
