Faith Has Infinite Rewards

Psalm 23 is often referred to as the Shepherd's psalm. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1
King James Version (KJV)

       There comes that certain point in life when we all need something--a helping hand, a meal, a kind encouraging word.  Even the strongest most confident among us can face those times when everything around us seems to be crumbling.  What do we do when it seems there is no one to whom to turn?   

         What about God?   He will give you what you need when you need it most.  What you truly need may not be what you think you need.   If you think you're being denied by God then perhaps it is you who is denying God.

         God is there waiting to act on your behalf, but he is waiting on you to come to Him.  You must believe and you must act.  These things require one simple thing--faith.  Faith as small as a mustard seed. Yes, that simple.   With simple faith you tap into the greatest power of the universe, the one who created the universe and the one who is the universe.  Through God all things can be done.

          Faith--it sounds simple enough because it is simple.  And yet so often we turn it into something so complex and difficult.   We struggle and agonize and ask how, why, and when.  It doesn't have to be that difficult.  

          Just believe, ask, and receive.  With faith everything becomes more clear and you will see possibility and hope all around you.  Faith.  Simple faith.


And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Hebrews 11:6
New International Version (NIV)

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Where Can I Find the Truth?

Worship before the Throne of God (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

Psalm 24:8

King James Version (KJV)

       We live in a violent often frightening world.  There are many humans who are evil and propagate ideas and beliefs that cause great harm.  Sometimes it can be difficult to tell who is right and who is wrong.   This is especially true when claims are made as a judgement coming from God.   

       God surely can speak to us in many ways, but we should be discerning when someone pronounces a message they say that has been given to them directly from God.   This has been the ruse of many of the false prophets throughout history.

        When a person or group declares that they have the authority from their God or their scripture to cut off heads and murder people then those who have made that declaration are to be questioned in their belief system.   A so-called god who commands its followers to persecute and kill others is a small weak god who cannot fend for itself--in actuality a false god who does not speak but dwells in the delusions of its adherents.

        Fortunately the One True God who showed us mercy and provided us grace through the sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ is a big God who will take care of himself.  God allows earthly governments and armies to have power in their seasons, but the ultimate judgment will be directed by God himself.

         The pure logic, sense, and beauty of the book Christians know as the Holy Bible makes it very clear to those with eyes to see, ears to hear, and the wisdom of understanding the story of us, the God-created human race.  In this book the truth can be found.    Anything that disputes what is to be found in these pages speaks of deceit and lies.  

        

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.

Romans 2:1-2

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