[Faith-talk] FW: [BlindMen4Christ] A Brighter Tomorrow

[WESLEY BURDEN]

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From: blindmen4christ-bounces at morales-family.lljfm.net
[mailto:blindmen4christ-bounces at morales-family.lljfm.net] On Behalf Of Stu
(by way of Curtis Delzer <curtis at calweb.com>)
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:17 AM
To: Blind men for Christ
Subject: [BlindMen4Christ] A Brighter Tomorrow


"UNTIL I WENT INTO THE SANCTUARY..."



"Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end." Psalm
73:17

Why do we have such frustration over the many circumstances in life? 
We are perplexed by the actions and life-style of believers who profess to
be devoted to the Lord. We become confused by issues, decisions within our
church family, and many other circumstances we encounter. David had this
problem as viewed in Psalm 73. He could not understand the prosperity of the
wicked, their wealth and welfare, when their life-style was so averse to
God. He even thought his efforts to follow God and to live godly was in
vain. He said, "When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to
me." BUT then he said, "Till I entered the sanctuary of God; THEN I
understood their final destiny."

We cannot understand the ways of man in relation to God. How can they fare
so well and yet be so ungodly and abusive to themselves and others. We, as
David, need to go into the sanctuary. You ask, "Where is the sanctuary of
God?" It is where, with reverential fear and awe we bow with contrition of
heart and brokenness of spirit, and through prayer MEET GOD! It need not be
a church or home or any place in particular. It's when we come in child-like
faith, lifting up our hearts to HIM...HE MEETS us WHERE WE ARE! What an
incredible blessing HE has provided for us to enter into the "very presence
of God." But what happens when we meet God? In His presence, God speaks to
us through the Holy Spirit who dwells within each believer. He gives us HIS
perspective, and an understanding that HE is in control. He will cause us to
lift our hearts in thanksgiving and praise as Paul--"Thanks be to God, who
always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ, and through us spreads
everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him" (2 Corinthians 2:14). We
"see through a glass darkly"...we "seek to know" from our finite
reasoning...we endeavor to walk in the confines of our limited vision. God
simply says, "Fix your eyes on Jesus" (Hebrews 12:2). When situations cause
us great concern, we must realize, this "thing" is so strong I cannot handle
it, it has come between me and God. THEN is when we need to meet God in the
sanctuary. He will meet you and enable you to say with Paul, "No, in all
these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us" (Romans
8:37). FOCUS ON CHRIST!

God has provided for our every need. "For of Him, and through Him, and to
Him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever" (Romans 11:36). Let us
appropriate all HE has purchased for us. It is before His Throne of Grace,
HE gives us the REALITY of His presence with us, the CONFIDENCE of His care
for us, the ASSURANCE of His mighty power to us, and the KNOWLEDGE that HE
is in control, still on the throne, and that HE LOVES us!

David said, "I sought the Lord...and HE heard me...and delivered me from ALL
my fears" (Psalm 34:4). God said, "Call upon ME...and I will show you great
and mighty things which you know not." Let God take control of every phase
of your life..."casting all your care [anxiety, concern, worries, once and
for all] on HIM, for He cares for you affectionately, and cares about you
watchfully" (1 Peter 5:7).


Stu
<mailto:K5stu at sbcglobal.net>K5stu at sbcglobal.net
Reading your Bible today will help prepare you for A Brighter Tomorrow!
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