Every command in the Bible is written for your spiritual understanding of God, but not every descriptive command in the Bible is there for you to do today. Elmer Towns
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Quote for the Day
Many Christians have stumbled in their faith because they wanted God to do something special for them, something that is against the laws of nature. Some have asked God for special signs so their faith could grow. Elmer Towns
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When we get to Heaven we will look back and see in many ways how God has protected us, and we will thank God then. Why not praise Him now by faith? Elmer Towns
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So trust God; He will protect you until you die. Even then—when you walk through the valley of the shadow of death—you don’t have to fear any evil, for Christ your Savior is with you. Elmer Towns
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Climbing a mountain is tedious, so is running an obstacle course. So when you pray for something big, remember your prayer is only a beginning, but do more than begin. Determine that you will go all the way. Elmer Towns
Today’s Bike Ride
Another beautiful morning! A nice ride to Haire Drive. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter
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Sometimes we ask God for answers to prayer and He gives us an obstacle course. Elmer Towns
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Therefore, pray for the little things—the minutia of life—because mundane is life and when mundane is elevated to the imperative, then life takes on divine perspective. Elmer Towns
Reflection on Isaiah 10
Scripture
After the Lord has used the king of Assyria to accomplish His purposes, He will turn against the king of Assyria and punish him, for he is proud and arrogant.
Observation
The unjust judges of Israel who steal from the poor will be punished. They will have nobody to turn to for help.
Assyria is the Lord’s tool – a rod or club. The Lord is sending Assyria against Israel because they have become godless.
The king of Assyria is himself arrogant and thinks he is mightier than the God of Israel. The Lord will punish him for this. The Lord will consume Assyria’s glory like a fire consumes a forest.
The Lord will preserve a remnant in Israel, so they are not to be afraid. The Lord will end the bondage of His people.
Application
The Lord is not afraid to use godless people to punish His people. He used Assyria and Babylon in the Old Testament. He has used all kinds of oppression through the ages to strengthen the true church and purify it as if through fire.
The Bible makes it clear that although the Lord uses these tyrants to bring about his purposes, that does not absolve them from guilt. The king of Assyria does what he wants to because he can with no reference to God. Therefore the Lord will punish him for his sinful attitudes and actions.
Whenever the church faces persecution, we can be confident that God is using the suffering of His people to deepen their trust in Him. This does not make the persecution acceptable, and the perpetrators will face the wrath of the Lord, unless they repent.
Prayer
Lord, your ways are perfect. Thank you for the assurance that, even when people act to fulfil your purposes, you will still hold them accountable. Amen.
Quote for the Day
If we don’t pray about “small things,” pebbles will grow into mountains, and they will block our spiritual life and ministry for God. Elmer Towns
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