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

Tue Nov 18 19:45:27 UTC 2008

I think it is a mistake to interpret every affliction or difficulty in life 
as a message from God -- I mean, people came to earth to learn and prove 
themselves and dealing with problems is part of that -- I was just thinking 
about this the other day when I had a brief "sorry for self" mood. I 
wondered what I ever did to deserve the package of problems I got and 
wondered if the Lord was angry at me or something.  I then thought God did 
not "hate me", however tempting that thought might be -- but he actually 
loves all people and wants them to be happy--otherwise he wouldn't have 
endured the crucifixion.  On the other hand it it is similarly a mistake to 
interpret success and good health as a reward -- I mean, look at the 
financial and other blessings some people have and their lives are a mess 
because of it.
I think living the principles of the gospel brings peace and blessings of 
the spirit, and experience and simple wisdom.
Anyway, off my soapbox. It is something I have pondered and so I'm just 
verbalizing.
Take care.
--le

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Beth" <thebluesisloose at gmail.com>
To: "Faith-talk,for the discussion of faith and religion" 
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Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] FW: [BlindMen4Christ] A Brighter Tomorrow

Interesting.  I don't understand why Governor, that wicked but weird
man, is making so much money now and I am making none.  My cousin
wants a healthy pregnancy, but she's having problems herself.  God
works in mysterious way.s.
Beth

On 11/18/08, WESLEY BURDEN <wesley.burden at verizon.net> wrote:
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> 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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