Saturday, February 25, 2012
He who is in me is greater than he who is in this world.
I got frustrated yesterday over a lot of little things. It just seemed endless and I’m pretty sure was spiritual attack. At home, I got testy with a centurylink lady, who managed to defuse my anger rather quickly – (I pray You will bless her for her efforts). I feel a heaviness, especially in Brant and I know it’s because of the pressures at work. I’ve tried not to take out my frustration on him or to take his personally. In some ways I feel like I’m treading water and just barely able to keep from sinking BUT I am still standing or perhaps it would be better to say that You are holding me up. How can I thank You, how can I honor You. I am trusting You and it feels so good to know that You are with me, that You are for me and that whatever comes my way, must first come through You. Thank You that You are my Abba, Father, my precious redeemer and my closest friend.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Morning musings
Reading in Ex 18 – and came across Eliezer, Moses' second son. The name means “God is help” or the long version of “the God of my father (was) my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh”. There are a number of Eliezer's mentioned through out the OT and an interesting group of men. The one that caught my attention was Abraham's “servant” whom Abraham sent to a foreign country to get his son a bride. Sound familiar?
Eliezer is comprised of two words. El, usually meaning God and ezer which means help, succor, or one who helps. The first mention of the word ezer is in Genesis, where it is used to describe Eve as Adam's ezer. (The word “meet” is often added, but doesn't appear to be in the original text). She - in a sense – completed him (Adam) in God's purpose for humanity; she “helped” him in fulfilling this purpose. Through out the OT the word ezer is usually used in describing God as the one who is the helper – especially in the Psalms. One example: “O Israel, trust in the LORD; He (is) their help and their shield. Psa 155:9', There are more.
I can't help (excuse the play on words) but think of “The Helper”, God the Holy Spirit, Who is always there to help and to guide us and to walk with us and to reveal to us the plans and purposes of God. And so, as a woman, a daughter of Eve, I find great joy in knowing the purpose of the Father was that I would be a help, one who helps in completing and fulfilling the plans and purposes of our loving and gracious Father. Of course, this is just my own perspective and not necessarily those of Management :)
Eliezer is comprised of two words. El, usually meaning God and ezer which means help, succor, or one who helps. The first mention of the word ezer is in Genesis, where it is used to describe Eve as Adam's ezer. (The word “meet” is often added, but doesn't appear to be in the original text). She - in a sense – completed him (Adam) in God's purpose for humanity; she “helped” him in fulfilling this purpose. Through out the OT the word ezer is usually used in describing God as the one who is the helper – especially in the Psalms. One example: “O Israel, trust in the LORD; He (is) their help and their shield. Psa 155:9', There are more.
I can't help (excuse the play on words) but think of “The Helper”, God the Holy Spirit, Who is always there to help and to guide us and to walk with us and to reveal to us the plans and purposes of God. And so, as a woman, a daughter of Eve, I find great joy in knowing the purpose of the Father was that I would be a help, one who helps in completing and fulfilling the plans and purposes of our loving and gracious Father. Of course, this is just my own perspective and not necessarily those of Management :)
Friday, February 3, 2012
Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed. (Psa 85:9-10)
ABBA, FATHER, The theme this morning seems to be finding those things held in common – rather than focusing on things that divide; learning to build bridges rather than walls; finding that connection between justice and mercy (which is the Cross) – To find unity in the midst of differences; to find balance.
However, there is no compromise between truth and a lie – some things are either true or their not. Jesus is truth – yet within His body there are different perspectives on how truth is defined, some more broad than others. I was listening to a conversation this morning between Rob Bell and Andrian Warnock and their perspectives on hell. The bottom line revolved around their differences regarding eternal torment vs annihilation. This is one of those “truths” I’ve often struggle with myself. The traditional view is eternal torment. . . but I can see the argument for the other as well. Then there is the Calvinism v. Arminianism – or - once saved always saved v. losing one’s salvation. What is true faith? There are a number of these areas. When do these differences become a heresy? Or apostasy?
FATHER, I don’t have the answer and I’m not even sure I fully understand the question but all I do know is that I can trust You and know that You have this all worked out to perfection and whether or not I understand is really not what You’re looking for – but rather that I trust You . . . completely, without reservation. I know that You are loving and that You are just . . . and that is enough for me.
However, there is no compromise between truth and a lie – some things are either true or their not. Jesus is truth – yet within His body there are different perspectives on how truth is defined, some more broad than others. I was listening to a conversation this morning between Rob Bell and Andrian Warnock and their perspectives on hell. The bottom line revolved around their differences regarding eternal torment vs annihilation. This is one of those “truths” I’ve often struggle with myself. The traditional view is eternal torment. . . but I can see the argument for the other as well. Then there is the Calvinism v. Arminianism – or - once saved always saved v. losing one’s salvation. What is true faith? There are a number of these areas. When do these differences become a heresy? Or apostasy?
FATHER, I don’t have the answer and I’m not even sure I fully understand the question but all I do know is that I can trust You and know that You have this all worked out to perfection and whether or not I understand is really not what You’re looking for – but rather that I trust You . . . completely, without reservation. I know that You are loving and that You are just . . . and that is enough for me.
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