Monday, February 6, 2012
Being Blessed As Christ Breaks Bread With Me
Luke 24:17-32
…two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
When you’re studying the Word and the Spirit of God opens up those verses, doesn’t your heart burn within you? It’s the Father’s good pleasure to expound the Scriptures which give us understanding of things present and things to come.
God reveals Himself to us when we constrain Him with entreaties. He communes and reasons with all who love His Word. Let’s earnestly strive to know more about Him so our hearts will burn.
The men on the road begged Christ to tarry longer. How often do we stretch our hands to Him seeking for more Truth? Christ tarries and “sits at meat” with those who constrain Him. Let’s ask Christ to commune with us every time we open His Word which is Spirit and Life.
Possessing an ardent passion for the Saviour’s Bread of Life causes one to grow in grace and knowledge. He’ll break us up to make us whole even as He blesses us. The best part is that He’ll never vanish out of our sight as He did on the Road to Emmaus. He said He’ll be with us always, even unto the end of the world.
Friday, February 3, 2012
What Is That Sound? (Part 2)
Psalm 89:15
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
God’s countenance is upon all who are coming forth through the valleys of Sudan, the Nile, across the sea, out the wilderness, through grasslands, deserts, villages and suburbs. They’re coming from the Far East, the West, the North and the South.
What is that sound? It’s the sound of beautiful feet washed in His blood, marching and treading the works of sin. Those who are joyful are coming over with great strength into victory.
The sound that is heard is the sound of love triumphing over evil. It’s the sound of the manifested ones for whom Christ is interceding, as they publish the good news of the Gospel.
What a great sound—a beautiful sound—to our Master’s ears, as we go forth without the camp into the highways and hedges. It’s the sound of love, obedience and humility. Only His sheep can produce this glorious sound.
The Saviour’s ears are turned in our direction as we carry on the great commission.
Dearly Beloved, be ye encouraged as ye share Christ and Him crucified. The sounds you are making are noted and your heavenly account abounds with notable entries. You have the attention of your heavenly Father and His beloved Son as you are led by the Holy Spirit of God. Continue on as an indeed disciple of Jesus Christ, the Righteous!
In prayer, the Lord brought this prophecy for His people...Amen.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
What Is That Sound? (Part 1)
Psalm 89:15
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
What is that sound that I hear?
It is the sound of the people of God, coming up out of the muck and mire of their trials…coming out of the quicksand of financial difficulties…out of the Red Sea of hardships…out of their sicknesses and diseases…
The Lord is calling His people as He looks upon them. He is purifying us unto Himself. He is calling us unto responsibility and zeal.
The sound that I hear is the sound of the people of God coming up. These are those who have been put on the “back burner,” shoved aside and ignored. It’s the sound of those who have endured as they’ve learned to be longsuffering and loving. It is the sound of faith mounting up in the footsoldiers of God.
Through many dangers seen and unseen, through the storms of life and the lions’ dens, we have already come by the Word of Jesus Christ. We’re going to make it, for the Lord is on our side. Christ has purified us for Himself that we might be peculiar people—zealous of good works.
The sound we hear is the sound of the troop of God in the earth. They’re being labored over and birthed out. The travail is bringing forth sons and daughters, who will in turn, bring in more sheaves. These are the people that know the joyful sound as they walk in the light of God’s countenance.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Lower Your Voice And Shut Your Mouth!
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
“How do I keep away from strife? How do I shut my mouth? I feel my blood boiling and my temper rising, and I can’t control myself.”
Well, if you have a Bible handy, see what it says about quarreling. You already know that quarreling can affect your heart and lungs, causing even a heart or an asthmatic attack. If one is overcharged with emotion, they might even suffer a seizure!
On the other end, ulcers can form when people strive on a regular basis. It’s unhealthy, isn’t it?
One translation in God’s Word says that “avoiding a quarrel is honorable. After all, any stubborn fool can start a fight.” God gives us wisdom and with it, we can back off from arguments and strife.
We know when the temperature between others and ourselves has gone from warm and friendly to cold and calculating. God counsels us to be slow to anger for that helps everyone to carefully weigh the discussion and see where it’s going.
We must study to be quiet and mind our own business. When we’re quiet, we can reason things out and see where the conflict lies. If the other party is heated up, we must be the one to cool off. We can’t let that hot temper take over. Somebody’s got to speak soft words to turn away the anger! It may as well be you!
God wants us to be kind, tenderhearted and forgiving even as He forgave us for Christ’s sake. As we humble ourselves the tension will cease. God works on behalf of that party who stands for peace. So when we make up our minds to please God, and not ourselves, we’ll “follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14)
