Binary, 23

 ~ Binary: Passing Pleasures or Greater Riches ~

 

Series Comment  ~  When it comes to spiritual paths it is strictly a binary choice. 

(1)   It is a choice between the True or False.  “Jesus said to him [Thomas], ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6).  [See Post #1 in this series.]

(2)   It is a choice between Do or Done.  Jesus said, “It [the work of salvation] is finished!” (John 19:30).  Your Doing can add nothing to what Christ has Done for you.  [See Post #2 in this series.]

(3)   It is your choice between Religion or Relationship.  Religions are geared toward self-effort whereas Christianity is an intimacy with the only One who can save.  Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20).  [See Post #3 in this series.]

 

Scripture  ~  “By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's command.  By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.  By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.  By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them.  By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned” (Hebrews 11:23-29).

 

Comment  ~  It was faith that carried Moses through temporary afflictions as he kept his eye on the ultimate much greater eternal riches. 

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW  

 

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God Attribute, 22

 ~ Eternal ~

 

This Series  ~  This series of posts looks at some of the many attributes of God.  Generally, we move in alphabetical order.

 

Introduction  ~  When many people in Christian circles hear the word “eternal” they think of the future.  But when we speak of an eternal God, we describe not only His future but also His past.  No beginning and no end. 

 

Scripture  ~  “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8-9).

 

“Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.  Before the mountains were born or You gave birth to the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God…  For a thousand years in Your sight are like yesterday when it passes by, or as a watch in the night” (Psalm 90:1-2,4).

 

“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27a).

 

God is everlasting.  Of Him we may sing with David: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom” (Psalm 45:6). 

 

“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting!” (1 Chronicles 16:36).

 

“‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘Who is and Who was and Who is to come, the Almighty’” (Revelation 1:8).

 

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end” (Revelation 22:13).

 

Comment  ~  These are just very few of the many Bible verses that tell us that God is an eternal being. 

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Why Trust God? 17

 ~ God Honors Prayers of His People (Exodus 4of12) ~

 

Introduction  ~  “Abundant Life Now” previously provided a list of Biblical of examples of fearing / reverencing God (217 posts).  In this current series we look at Biblical accounts that demonstrate that we can fully trust God.  Initially we posted seven general reasons for trusting God.  We are currently looking at passages from all 66 books of Scripture which demonstrate a reason for trusting our Creator. 

 

Scripture  ~  “Then Moses said, ‘Indeed I am going out from you, and I will entreat the Lord, that the swarms of flies may depart tomorrow from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people.  But let Pharaoh not deal deceitfully anymore in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the Lord’” (Exodus 8:29).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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