Melting?

Doing a little reading on the phrase "my God" and came across this verse. Joshua was reminding the people about the 10 spies who caused the children of Israel to not go into the land to possess it. BUT he followed the Lord. Even though Joshua had to endure the 40 years in the wilderness as everyone else did, God kept him alive so that he would one day go in and possess the land. Don't be discouraged when those around you "melt" the heart, cause fear or confusion. FOLLOW THE LORD instead.

Joshua 14:8 Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the Lord my God.

The Other Realm

Most of us study Scripture with the physical realm in mind. However, God is more interested in the spiritual realm. For example, we read passages on parenting or marriage then focus our attention on the do's and don'ts involved and whether we agree with it for "these days". We neglect the greater picture... that these lessons are there to teach us from the physical realm what our relationship with God should be in the spiritual realm. Pondering much today...

Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Digging Deep

People who say they are Christians, but by no means speak or conduct themselves in any Christ-like manner have discouraged many in the last few months. Not isolated situations, but widespread... across the world. 

I've been asked, "WHY? How can they ___ if they profess to be a child of God?" It is simple. The answer lies here:

Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

Don't be discouraged. Pray! God knows the hearts. You keep doing right... you keep following His Word... dig deep.