Post by Watchman on Mar 9, 2006 17:45:44 GMT -5
And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Luke 6:46
This verse poses a question that we must answer correctly to make righteous use of our knowledge of God. A powerful influence works in us to justify why we do not conform to YHWH's way more thoroughly, despite what we know. If we must learn any lesson in all of life, it is that God is God, and His WORD is sure!
Virtually everything in life on this earth is under the control of Satan, working through carnal-minded men at enmity against God. Satan's way is designed to influence men's thinking to believe that man is supreme, while simultaneously giving lip service to God as if they know Him. This deadly combination is the foundation of paganism.
What does the Bible reveal about this? Do men not have power, knowledge, and will? Of course! But what happens when they come into conflict with YHWH's will?
What happened when man tried to build the Tower of Babel?
What happened when Pharaoh attempted to keep Israel in slavery in Egypt?
What happened when Balaam sought to curse Israel?
Could the Canaanites thwart Israel's invasion of the land?
Did Saul manage to kill David?
Could Jonah resist YHWH's command to preach to Nineveh?
Could Nebuchadnezzar execute Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
Did Herod succeed in slaying the infant Yeshua?
Proverbs 19:21 says, "[There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of YHWH, that shall stand."
Do we consult with God before we launch into pursuing our plans? Many times, we fail to do this because He is so far from our thinking in practical, everyday situations that we do not consider if He has any plans for us as part of His will.
When Yeshua asks this question: "And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?" I can almost see the tears welling up in His eyes!
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." Matt 7:20-23
It is with much anquish in my heart that I pray none of us stand before our Lord in That Day and are cast away because we did not follow our Saviors example and His commandments.
No one wants to want to hear Jesus say to them "I never knew you, depart from me!" while angels bind them up to be cast into the lake of fire! OH, Brothers and Sisters Now is the day of our salvation! Today, if you hear His voice HARDEN NOT YOUR HEARTS!!!!!
This verse poses a question that we must answer correctly to make righteous use of our knowledge of God. A powerful influence works in us to justify why we do not conform to YHWH's way more thoroughly, despite what we know. If we must learn any lesson in all of life, it is that God is God, and His WORD is sure!
Virtually everything in life on this earth is under the control of Satan, working through carnal-minded men at enmity against God. Satan's way is designed to influence men's thinking to believe that man is supreme, while simultaneously giving lip service to God as if they know Him. This deadly combination is the foundation of paganism.
What does the Bible reveal about this? Do men not have power, knowledge, and will? Of course! But what happens when they come into conflict with YHWH's will?
What happened when man tried to build the Tower of Babel?
What happened when Pharaoh attempted to keep Israel in slavery in Egypt?
What happened when Balaam sought to curse Israel?
Could the Canaanites thwart Israel's invasion of the land?
Did Saul manage to kill David?
Could Jonah resist YHWH's command to preach to Nineveh?
Could Nebuchadnezzar execute Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
Did Herod succeed in slaying the infant Yeshua?
Proverbs 19:21 says, "[There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of YHWH, that shall stand."
Do we consult with God before we launch into pursuing our plans? Many times, we fail to do this because He is so far from our thinking in practical, everyday situations that we do not consider if He has any plans for us as part of His will.
When Yeshua asks this question: "And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?" I can almost see the tears welling up in His eyes!
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." Matt 7:20-23
It is with much anquish in my heart that I pray none of us stand before our Lord in That Day and are cast away because we did not follow our Saviors example and His commandments.
No one wants to want to hear Jesus say to them "I never knew you, depart from me!" while angels bind them up to be cast into the lake of fire! OH, Brothers and Sisters Now is the day of our salvation! Today, if you hear His voice HARDEN NOT YOUR HEARTS!!!!!