So here they are. Enjoy!'
First Update!
Second Update!
These videos were edited by friend, Derek! Thanks again Derek for the videos!
Be blessed by the Lord!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Updates from El Salvador!
Okay. I know I'm super late on these update videos, but my computer crashed and had to get it replaced.
So here they are. Enjoy!'
These videos were edited by friend, Derek! Thanks again Derek for the videos!
So here they are. Enjoy!'
These videos were edited by friend, Derek! Thanks again Derek for the videos!
Saturday, May 5, 2012
His will, not mine
"For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows
to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life." - Galatians 6:8
When I read this verse I picture a man planting according to his own will, as oppose to the seasons. He tries to make something happen, but nothing is produced. Now he has no more seeds, and he's left with an empty bag.
We are like like this man when we try to do things according to our will and not God's. Instead of producing mountainss of fruit, we're just left with an empty field. But if we sow according to God's will, there will be an aboundace of fruit to harvest. For His will is like the seasons that are perfect for planting.
Application: I will try not to force things, but ask God to give me an opportunity to do His will.
When I read this verse I picture a man planting according to his own will, as oppose to the seasons. He tries to make something happen, but nothing is produced. Now he has no more seeds, and he's left with an empty bag.
We are like like this man when we try to do things according to our will and not God's. Instead of producing mountainss of fruit, we're just left with an empty field. But if we sow according to God's will, there will be an aboundace of fruit to harvest. For His will is like the seasons that are perfect for planting.
Application: I will try not to force things, but ask God to give me an opportunity to do His will.
Hook. Line. Sinner
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will
also reap." - Galatians 6:7
This scripture hits right at the heart, reminding me who God is: an omniscience, omnipotent, and omnipresence Being. Nothing can be hidden from Him. Yet, I still find myself doing sinful things, acting as if He couldn't see it, and in the process undermining His attributes.
I conceive sinful thoughts knowing very well that He knows what I am thinking. I find myself doing sinful things as if He wasn't present, and when I continue to obey the flesh I find myself making a mockery of His greatest attribute: His banevolense.
Why do I do this? Why do I choose to act as if He can't read my thoughts? My heart? Why do I deceive myself in believing this deadly lie? Why do I mock God by belittling Him? To simplify the answer its because of Satan and our flesh.
Satan studies His prey, then cast out the bait to reel me in. When I snag his bait, its "Hook. Line. Sinner." I forget about God in the moment of indulging in my flesh, blocking Him out of my minds. When its over and the deed is done, I find myself at the foot of the cross, acknowledging Him. Filled with conviction, I ask, "God, what have I done? Why do I continue to do these stupid things?"
It hurts knowing that He shed His blood for me, and still I abide in the flesh. After that's done, where do I go from there? I feel like I'm not worthy of having a relationship with Him, that I'm not worthy of His grace. Do I just walk away from Him? He then speaks to me at the heart, "Jesse, I'm omniscience. I saw what you did before I came down to bear the cross for You, and even after knowing this I still died for you because You need a Redeemer. You need grace." He then points to a verse in 1 John: "If we confess our sins. He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). A verse I have known for awhile, but has never really spoken to me until today that God is faithful to forgive if I repent.
Application: I will memorize 1 John 1:9 and I shall remind myself of my life verse as well.
This scripture hits right at the heart, reminding me who God is: an omniscience, omnipotent, and omnipresence Being. Nothing can be hidden from Him. Yet, I still find myself doing sinful things, acting as if He couldn't see it, and in the process undermining His attributes.
I conceive sinful thoughts knowing very well that He knows what I am thinking. I find myself doing sinful things as if He wasn't present, and when I continue to obey the flesh I find myself making a mockery of His greatest attribute: His banevolense.
Why do I do this? Why do I choose to act as if He can't read my thoughts? My heart? Why do I deceive myself in believing this deadly lie? Why do I mock God by belittling Him? To simplify the answer its because of Satan and our flesh.
Satan studies His prey, then cast out the bait to reel me in. When I snag his bait, its "Hook. Line. Sinner." I forget about God in the moment of indulging in my flesh, blocking Him out of my minds. When its over and the deed is done, I find myself at the foot of the cross, acknowledging Him. Filled with conviction, I ask, "God, what have I done? Why do I continue to do these stupid things?"
It hurts knowing that He shed His blood for me, and still I abide in the flesh. After that's done, where do I go from there? I feel like I'm not worthy of having a relationship with Him, that I'm not worthy of His grace. Do I just walk away from Him? He then speaks to me at the heart, "Jesse, I'm omniscience. I saw what you did before I came down to bear the cross for You, and even after knowing this I still died for you because You need a Redeemer. You need grace." He then points to a verse in 1 John: "If we confess our sins. He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). A verse I have known for awhile, but has never really spoken to me until today that God is faithful to forgive if I repent.
Application: I will memorize 1 John 1:9 and I shall remind myself of my life verse as well.
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