Be Hoopoe

We are in times in which many will have much to say about the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Chris. We will have those who will be in falsehood and those who will continue to scrutinize with great hatred of any who choose to put their trust in Christ. For many this is totally against human logic and those things that they can’t prove with science and other physical confirmations. Remember that many in the past were just a fervent in their beliefs as those today and the word of God remains intact as it was in the beginning and for ever shall be. 

When we recognize that someone in our life has true concern and wellbeing for us we are more open to the wisdom and directions that they provide us.  Sometimes some of the things they suggest may be unconventional to us or different from our normal way of doing things. But if love, respect, and trust is solid in the relationship we can come out of our normal ways and take chances that will lead us to good results. Our relationship with Christ is similar as we build a relationship of Love, Respect, and Trust he will ask things of us that will take us out of our comfort and often go against our standard practices. Always remember many of our blessings are not in our understanding. They are in our obedience to following instructions to those who love and care for us in truth. 

We should always strive to acknowledge the greatness of our God and how by his expressed will the worlds and all that are in them are the work of his hands. For there is nothing that has been created that has not been created by him. He is the maintainer of all creation and shall always be worthy of our Reverence, Respect, Worship, and Praise because He IS GOD. 

The works of our Lord in the lives of men are amazing. In theses modern days of technology, we have focused our attention on modern medicine for the cure of what ever ails us.  These technologies have their place for it was the Lord who gave men the abilities. However, no doctor or other professional can ever make a person whole, Spirit, Soul, Mind, and Body. Regrettably, many have replaced faith with the accomplishments of men or challenge that faith is even necessary to live a life pleasing to God.  Never forget that we have been given the authority to do the things Christ has done to the Glory of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. However, only those who have faith and are in relationship will walk and work in the gifts of the Holy Spirit like Jesus our perfect example. 

Those who are in relationship with the Lord Christ Jesus have a personal relationship with him. This relationship brings us into fellowship and communication with our Emmanuel.  This testimony was of Christ who completed his mission on earth gaining by his sacrifice our redemptions.  We have been freed from eternal separation from the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Even today we have religious zealots who contradict the simple truth of the Gospel and of Christ Jesus. They have been in place throughout history, but we must remember we have our own personal experience and testimony of his Love, Grace, Mercy, Sacrifice, instruction, and presence proving he is alive and still active in the lives of men and women.  We through our lifestyle and faith carry with us his presence and proof he is with us and for us.  He did not come to condemn the world but to save it, this is our message of salvation to anyone who will believe and receive this precious gift while they have time.  

Many of us have started projects inspired of the Lord for the building up of the Kingdom of God. Many of us have also for various reasons left off in the completion of the work we begun.  Now is the time we are being called back to the thing which we were given.  The vision, hope and promise that was pleasing to God who called us. We cannot allow the signs of the times to discourage us in our efforts. we must rededicate our selves and resolve all doubts that overtook us in the past. Understanding whatever he has given us to do he will supply in a time of need if we just continue to trust in his provision and promises. 

There are times in our lives a few of those who depart from us go out into the world to discover by their own lifestyle they are in need of the same Lord and Savior who redeemed us.  They are saved and enter the family of God.  In these situations, and conversions witnessed to be true we are to receive them as we would any other member of the family in love. We are to retore them in the body and attend to them and help them in their maturity in the Lord.  This is the will of God concerning those who are converted and have proven their commitment to Christ. 

After the birth of a child the woman was given instruction on the process of her atonement which would be performed as a renewal of her relationship with God and for the sin offering. The sin offering was made for sins committed in ignorance, or unintentional sins. The ordinance provided the woman now mother rebuilding of her place in God. 

Great is the forgiveness of the Lord and such a gift should not be misunderstood. Jesus has the power to forgive the sins of man and made that way for us to be restored in himself.  Forgiveness gives us the opportunity to start new without any observance of our wicked past.  We are given a new beginning and opportunity to get our lives in order with his help and learn of him. Forgiveness wipes clean our record is erased.  This great gift of God is to be received and given to those who have committed crimes against us. As we forgive and free others we also are forgiven, freed and able to walk into the future he has planned or us unhindered by our past transgressions.