You must be in fellowship prior to your Bible study, so that the spiritual information you receive can become a source, of blessing to your soul and produce spiritual growth.
Job 36:5
5 Behold, God ['el] is mighty [kabbiyr], and despiseth [ma'ac] not
any: he is mighty [kabbiyr] in strength [koach] and wisdom [leb]. KJV-Interlinear
5 'Behold, God is mighty but does
not despise any; He is mighty in
strength of understanding. NASB
If a person were to look around and understand that
God created everything that exists, even every ingredient which man has used to
make his own inventions, then one would think that Gods word would be heard, or
at least listened too more frequently.
But, most folks are not interested. And that lack of interest leads to all of the
bizarre beliefs which exist in this world.
And anything which is not bonafide Christianity is classified as
bizarre. And by the way, all of
Christianity is not legitimate. Even
many of the so called churches out there have slipped off the deep end to a
degree. Social priorities, politics,
even rituals have created many distractions away from the fundamental studies
of the scriptures, which studies, form the central foundation of Christianity.
And so Elihu reminds us all that God is all
powerful. There is nothing which God
cannot do. There is nothing which God
does not know. God is knowledgeable and
powerful, both able and wise.
God depends on no one for His livelihood. He is the 'I Am,' of the Old Testament, the infinite
resource, the eternal provider. He is
unbiased, unprejudiced, impartial, balanced, and independent in His
character. He depends on no one and
therefore is obligated to no one.
God created the universe, holds this universe
together, and maintains it on a moment-by-moment basis, just as He maintains
and holds your personal life together.
And, even if you do not agree with this, your beliefs are irrelevant
when they depart from the many truths of life.
Mans beliefs do not constitute truth. Man cannot will truth into existence. Man cannot will his own destiny. And all of the belligerent, stubborn, or
steadfast attitudes in the world will never contribute one minute of truth to
history. By the same token, all of the
indifference toward God in favor of whatever it is you believe or do in life,
will never make your life any better, nor take away even one minute from Gods
plan.
But unfortunately that is exactly what people do in
this world. They ignore God in favor of
their own substituted beliefs concerning God and the spiritual life. And that only leads to confusion,
disorientation, disappointment or delusions regarding ones chosen life style.
God is all powerful.
God is truth. God gives to us
freely, all that He possesses. Why do so
many ignore this opportunity.
James 1:5-8
5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God,
who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to
him. 6 But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is
like the surf of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man
expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, 8 being a double-minded
man, unstable in all his ways. NASB
Now is the time to post a prayer.
End Of Lesson
Study to show thyself approved (mature) unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing (studying/discerning), the Word of truth.
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