It's becoming very cold here in KC, it's already been below 0 a couple of times, the leaves have fallen and even some snow!
It warms my little heart to know that I will be in NZ summer during the coldest month of the KC year.
In other news, the Lord totally provided for my ticket home - from a person I don't even know! My mum meet someone at her retreat who wanted to give me money after hearing about what I do here. The Lord is my Provider!
Events of recent weeks has caused my to be sober once again in the times that we are living in and I want to give myself to the knowledge of God, not just to know information but to know his heart.
My interns are wonderful, and just thinking about them makes me smile, I don't think I've ever had to answer so many questions but they all have such hungry hearts for truth.
that's me
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Another attempt at consistancy
I would like to think for the most part that I am consistent. With this blog I am consistent in not writing very much, so I guess that's better than nothing.
Fire in the night started it's Fall track 10 days ago, 80 interns, 5 young women who I am responsible for for the next three months. One thing I like about working with people is it means the same job is never the same. I find that I led so differently track to track depending on the women in my apartment and where think people are at. You don't led an 18 year old and a 30 year old the same way.
Fall is here, and I do like fall, but when I think about it I actually like all the seasons for different reasons.
My sister Jo had her first baby, James and I am so excited, I think it's amazing that in a moment a women becomes a mother, I think it's so cool.
Speaking of cool, I'm going home for a visit in late January. I'm looking forward to it and it makes living in another country easier when you know you get to go home sometimes.
That's all
Fire in the night started it's Fall track 10 days ago, 80 interns, 5 young women who I am responsible for for the next three months. One thing I like about working with people is it means the same job is never the same. I find that I led so differently track to track depending on the women in my apartment and where think people are at. You don't led an 18 year old and a 30 year old the same way.
Fall is here, and I do like fall, but when I think about it I actually like all the seasons for different reasons.
My sister Jo had her first baby, James and I am so excited, I think it's amazing that in a moment a women becomes a mother, I think it's so cool.
Speaking of cool, I'm going home for a visit in late January. I'm looking forward to it and it makes living in another country easier when you know you get to go home sometimes.
That's all
Friday, August 1, 2008
Sustained by the Word
one of my favourite passages to prayer lead is "Kiss me with the kisses of your Word". I like it because it's simple, I'm asking God to speak to me, and because he's given the Word it's as simple as asking for his Word become alive to me.
I truly believe that we are sustained in our spiritual walk with the Word of God, the written Word and that which the Lord speaks to our hearts. I believe it because it says in Hebrews 1 that he sustains all things by the power of his Word and I'm pretty sure that I am included in the all things.
Tonight I experienced what I know to be true. I went into a 2am worship with the Word set very tired, it's been a long week for me with spending 23 hours with an intern who was sick in hospital, and then have a relational wholeness seminar with fire in the night; that makes for a long week, add in the fasting element I have felt my weakness and human frailty the last few days.
Then we started to sing, about delighting in his Word, about him drawing us to himself by giving us a revelation of his love (which for me personally means giving me a revelation of the cross). I left the platform at 4am feeling renewed, feeling like I wanted to live righteously, feeling like I really could fast another 8 days. And why? The simplicity of singing and speaking the Word back to God. Truly the Word is living and active, it truly is our daily bread. I am so thankful that I get to prayer lead worship with the Word sets because it means I get to meditate with a bunch of other people on the Word and get my heart cleansed and my mind renewed. Plus I get to bring joy to the Lord because he loves my voice, plus I get to stand in the gap for a generation that do not know him.
All that to say, I like my job and I love the Word.
I truly believe that we are sustained in our spiritual walk with the Word of God, the written Word and that which the Lord speaks to our hearts. I believe it because it says in Hebrews 1 that he sustains all things by the power of his Word and I'm pretty sure that I am included in the all things.
Tonight I experienced what I know to be true. I went into a 2am worship with the Word set very tired, it's been a long week for me with spending 23 hours with an intern who was sick in hospital, and then have a relational wholeness seminar with fire in the night; that makes for a long week, add in the fasting element I have felt my weakness and human frailty the last few days.
Then we started to sing, about delighting in his Word, about him drawing us to himself by giving us a revelation of his love (which for me personally means giving me a revelation of the cross). I left the platform at 4am feeling renewed, feeling like I wanted to live righteously, feeling like I really could fast another 8 days. And why? The simplicity of singing and speaking the Word back to God. Truly the Word is living and active, it truly is our daily bread. I am so thankful that I get to prayer lead worship with the Word sets because it means I get to meditate with a bunch of other people on the Word and get my heart cleansed and my mind renewed. Plus I get to bring joy to the Lord because he loves my voice, plus I get to stand in the gap for a generation that do not know him.
All that to say, I like my job and I love the Word.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Where do the months go?
Yes that's right it's been another month since I last wrote. While I have two room mates who are very faithful in their blogging I am not, and I'm only writing now because I'm waiting for my sister to be on skype.
Speaking of Skype, it really is a gift to all people who live overseas from their families and friends. It's so great to be able to chat, call and see one another over the web, I think everyone should get it!
I've been thinking about holiness recently. I was reading Galations when it talks about how if we walk in the spirit then we wont fulfill the lusts of our flesh. Holiness is simple, we simply fellowship with the Holy Spirit. When we know what we are saying yes to then it's easier to say no. For example when we have a vision for holiness and gazing upon the throne of God then it's easier for us to say no to the inappropriate movie or the course joking. I think so much of the time we can focus on what we "can't" do anymore instead of the fruit that is produced by walking in the spirit - love, joy, peace and patience. Are you kidding me? That's amazing!!!
Some of our problem is that we don't really believe that God is more pleasurable, but holiness is more enjoyable because in God's presence there is fullness of joy. I want to be holy as he is holy and I want to be one who is pure in heart that I would see him.
That's my thought, probably till next month!
Speaking of Skype, it really is a gift to all people who live overseas from their families and friends. It's so great to be able to chat, call and see one another over the web, I think everyone should get it!
I've been thinking about holiness recently. I was reading Galations when it talks about how if we walk in the spirit then we wont fulfill the lusts of our flesh. Holiness is simple, we simply fellowship with the Holy Spirit. When we know what we are saying yes to then it's easier to say no. For example when we have a vision for holiness and gazing upon the throne of God then it's easier for us to say no to the inappropriate movie or the course joking. I think so much of the time we can focus on what we "can't" do anymore instead of the fruit that is produced by walking in the spirit - love, joy, peace and patience. Are you kidding me? That's amazing!!!
Some of our problem is that we don't really believe that God is more pleasurable, but holiness is more enjoyable because in God's presence there is fullness of joy. I want to be holy as he is holy and I want to be one who is pure in heart that I would see him.
That's my thought, probably till next month!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Another month gone by
I can't believe it's been a month since I last wrote. I don't want to be another person who started a blog but did not continue, so here I am typing away, when I know I need to get to bed soon.
The Spring interns left today, the new interns arrive the day after tomorrow, which means I have one day of not being a core leader. I'm finding I have reached the stage that core leading is just a way of life for me, it's strange to think of doing the night watch and not being involved in fire in the night because I have been since I got here and I have no plans to move on.
Speaking of moving on, I am now officially prayer leading seven worship with the Word sets a week, and I'm excited, a little nervous, but excited. I just agreed to do another two which is what brings me up to seven a week. I love Worship with the Word because it requires team work, humility, listening to others and the Holy Spirit and a commitment to go deep on the Word for it to work. I've found my heart become so alive in some of the scriptures we have been singing. I am excited for this season, I know it wont be for too long as other prayer leaders are being trained, but I think it will be fun however long it lasts. I love seeing where we go with the scripture and that I can prayer led the same verse three times in a week and we go to different places with each team.
I also love the Summer, it makes me happy, I was totally made for the day when the Lamb will be the light, I just wonder what the temperature will be
The Spring interns left today, the new interns arrive the day after tomorrow, which means I have one day of not being a core leader. I'm finding I have reached the stage that core leading is just a way of life for me, it's strange to think of doing the night watch and not being involved in fire in the night because I have been since I got here and I have no plans to move on.
Speaking of moving on, I am now officially prayer leading seven worship with the Word sets a week, and I'm excited, a little nervous, but excited. I just agreed to do another two which is what brings me up to seven a week. I love Worship with the Word because it requires team work, humility, listening to others and the Holy Spirit and a commitment to go deep on the Word for it to work. I've found my heart become so alive in some of the scriptures we have been singing. I am excited for this season, I know it wont be for too long as other prayer leaders are being trained, but I think it will be fun however long it lasts. I love seeing where we go with the scripture and that I can prayer led the same verse three times in a week and we go to different places with each team.
I also love the Summer, it makes me happy, I was totally made for the day when the Lamb will be the light, I just wonder what the temperature will be
Saturday, May 24, 2008
The beauty of silence
We live in the world that is full of noise and activity; at least we do in the west, and especially here in America.
Henri Nouman is his book "The way of the heart" talks about solitude and silence. He says we need to be silent before we can have anything to say(or something like that, it's not a direct quote). And I think he's right.
In a world of constant words how many of us have words that speak life into another person? We are so quick to speak that the fire the Lord puts within becomes a smoldering wick because we feel this unusual pressure to speak of things before their time, unlike Mary, the mother of Jesus, who pondered in her heart, we are quick to ponder out loud.
Perhaps one of the problems we face is not that we don't have the words or the communication skills but that the Word is not burning on the inside, we don't give it a chance. If I live as the Word says "slow to speak, quick to listen" I wonder if I will have something to say one day that pierces hearts.
That's when silence becomes our friend, to quieten not only the external noise but to quieten our souls within us, sometimes the loudest voices are the ones that go on in our heads and that is the joy of silence we become aware of the voices we are listening to that eventually we will be tuned to the one Voice.
His sheep do know his voice, I just wonder if we struggle hearing it because of the noise we surround ourselves with drowns it out.
That's my thought for the day, rather abstract and mystical for me, but a thought none the less
Henri Nouman is his book "The way of the heart" talks about solitude and silence. He says we need to be silent before we can have anything to say(or something like that, it's not a direct quote). And I think he's right.
In a world of constant words how many of us have words that speak life into another person? We are so quick to speak that the fire the Lord puts within becomes a smoldering wick because we feel this unusual pressure to speak of things before their time, unlike Mary, the mother of Jesus, who pondered in her heart, we are quick to ponder out loud.
Perhaps one of the problems we face is not that we don't have the words or the communication skills but that the Word is not burning on the inside, we don't give it a chance. If I live as the Word says "slow to speak, quick to listen" I wonder if I will have something to say one day that pierces hearts.
That's when silence becomes our friend, to quieten not only the external noise but to quieten our souls within us, sometimes the loudest voices are the ones that go on in our heads and that is the joy of silence we become aware of the voices we are listening to that eventually we will be tuned to the one Voice.
His sheep do know his voice, I just wonder if we struggle hearing it because of the noise we surround ourselves with drowns it out.
That's my thought for the day, rather abstract and mystical for me, but a thought none the less
Monday, May 19, 2008
There is a time for everything
Which means it's time for me to write a blog, I think it's pretty obvious that I'm not a very faithful blogger, I guess I need to get into the habit of it.
Anyway, the middle of May and finally the sun is coming out to play, if only it would stay in the 70's! But I'm thankful that it's warming up, it seems to have taken a while.
Well, my Daniel class is over, but I didn't study Daniel today, I normally do that Tuesday so I don't really have much to say presently, what I did do tonight was prayer lead the 10pm and 2am worship with the Word sets. Sunday is my prayer leading day as I do both sets so I'm pretty tired by 4am. One thing I'm constantly being reminded of as I prayer lead is there is nothing more powerful than the Word of God. I mean we can say cool things, and give context or whatever but there is nothing as powerful than the Word of God hitting the heart of a person, I mean it converts the soul, it gives light into darkness, it's a sword that divides soul and spirit. And his Words are Words of life and I want them written on my heart, which is why I enjoy prayer leading because it actually causes me to go deeper into the Word.
I think that's all I have for now
Anyway, the middle of May and finally the sun is coming out to play, if only it would stay in the 70's! But I'm thankful that it's warming up, it seems to have taken a while.
Well, my Daniel class is over, but I didn't study Daniel today, I normally do that Tuesday so I don't really have much to say presently, what I did do tonight was prayer lead the 10pm and 2am worship with the Word sets. Sunday is my prayer leading day as I do both sets so I'm pretty tired by 4am. One thing I'm constantly being reminded of as I prayer lead is there is nothing more powerful than the Word of God. I mean we can say cool things, and give context or whatever but there is nothing as powerful than the Word of God hitting the heart of a person, I mean it converts the soul, it gives light into darkness, it's a sword that divides soul and spirit. And his Words are Words of life and I want them written on my heart, which is why I enjoy prayer leading because it actually causes me to go deeper into the Word.
I think that's all I have for now
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
About my class
I mentioned to a few people that I would write about my Daniel class I am currently taking. I will soon I promise! The problem with doing the class is that I don't have much time for anything else! Because it's 3-6pm Monday through Thursday, which is time that I can usually spend doing "life". With my "life" time cut short I'm afraid that I don't get around to doing such things as write in my blog, but I will, soon.
what I will say is that Daniel lived the life of prayer and fasting and I want to be like him when I grow up.
what I will say is that Daniel lived the life of prayer and fasting and I want to be like him when I grow up.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Another bulllet point blog
I love blogging in bullet point form, which is probably not the way you are supposed to blog, but sometimes words are so overrated! So here are some interesting thoughts or facts of the week
I have started drinking coffee, just in Mocha form, but still coffee, and it's a habit now. I'm trying to work out how I feel about this, but I'm going to wait until I've finished my 3pm class.
I start a new class on Monday, I have doing Daniel with Allen Hood and I am super excited.
Speaking of Daniel, I'm also starting to tackle Jeremiah again.
I got to talk with Angela and Joanne (or Ange and Jo) my older sisters last week, but what is amazing is that we all talked at the same time on skype. It was the first time in over three years.
Jesus is kind
that's it!
Wendy
I have started drinking coffee, just in Mocha form, but still coffee, and it's a habit now. I'm trying to work out how I feel about this, but I'm going to wait until I've finished my 3pm class.
I start a new class on Monday, I have doing Daniel with Allen Hood and I am super excited.
Speaking of Daniel, I'm also starting to tackle Jeremiah again.
I got to talk with Angela and Joanne (or Ange and Jo) my older sisters last week, but what is amazing is that we all talked at the same time on skype. It was the first time in over three years.
Jesus is kind
that's it!
Wendy
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Happy Birthday me
I really like being 26, I'm no longer in the 25 and under age bracket! I had a really nice day, it was pretty normal, classes, meeting, sets in the prayer room but it was happy and I felt loved.
I'm thankful to be spending another year in Kansas City, it's so strange to think this is the third birthday I have celebrated in the states.
In other news, our new interns have arrived, and they are wonderful, really sweet and kind, I think I'm going to really enjoy this track.
Sweet dreams
Wendy
I'm thankful to be spending another year in Kansas City, it's so strange to think this is the third birthday I have celebrated in the states.
In other news, our new interns have arrived, and they are wonderful, really sweet and kind, I think I'm going to really enjoy this track.
Sweet dreams
Wendy
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Pure simple devotion to Christ
Well, the title really does say it all but I think Paul has a really good point in 2 Corinthians 11:2-3 when he encourages the believers to not stray from the simplicity that is in Christ.
It seems to me that we are prone to stray from the simplicity of love God, love people, loving God can become this to do list of things that mean we really love him or can prove to him (or to others) that we do love him. And then because of that loving people because this stressful task as opposed to an overflow of a loving heart.
When you come face to face with love you will give up everything for it, and I'm not talking about fake romantic comedy love I mean the love that is proven by the man with scars in his hands.
We love because he first loved us and gave himself for us, when we gaze upon this man, the one who gave everything, how can we not but love him? Love is a choice, not an emotion and it's easy to chose love when it's right in front of you.
My point? Let's give ourselves to thinking upon the cross, the demonstration of God's love that we might love him, because there is joy and peace found in this place of simple devotion. I don't expect to do much in my life that will be news worthy in this age but for all eternity I want to be known as one who loved well. It's what Jesus died for anyway
Wendy
It seems to me that we are prone to stray from the simplicity of love God, love people, loving God can become this to do list of things that mean we really love him or can prove to him (or to others) that we do love him. And then because of that loving people because this stressful task as opposed to an overflow of a loving heart.
When you come face to face with love you will give up everything for it, and I'm not talking about fake romantic comedy love I mean the love that is proven by the man with scars in his hands.
We love because he first loved us and gave himself for us, when we gaze upon this man, the one who gave everything, how can we not but love him? Love is a choice, not an emotion and it's easy to chose love when it's right in front of you.
My point? Let's give ourselves to thinking upon the cross, the demonstration of God's love that we might love him, because there is joy and peace found in this place of simple devotion. I don't expect to do much in my life that will be news worthy in this age but for all eternity I want to be known as one who loved well. It's what Jesus died for anyway
Wendy
Sunday, March 16, 2008
I did say I would post photos so here they are
Daniel, the cutest 2 1/2 year old ever!
Sarah and myself at Maritai, one of my favourite swimming beaches
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
The power of being there
There is something I think we easily forget, that we are human BEINGS not human doings. In a world where people run around all day doing things, and what you do defines who you are, how important you are it's so easy to think that the Lord's primary object is to have us do things.
Now I do believe faith without actions is dead, well I have to, it's in the bible and I believe that work is important, but when our primary focus is what we do we miss out in simply being with the Lord.
Becoming all that the Lord has made us to be means that we need to BE before the one who created us, that he can continue to conform us into his likeness.
The great prayer of Jesus is that we would BE with him where he is and see him in his glory, so I'm going with Jesus' prayer. Maybe it's true and Jesus, the Son of God, wants to be with us, even in our mundane little lives, maybe being his is enough.
Now I do believe faith without actions is dead, well I have to, it's in the bible and I believe that work is important, but when our primary focus is what we do we miss out in simply being with the Lord.
Becoming all that the Lord has made us to be means that we need to BE before the one who created us, that he can continue to conform us into his likeness.
The great prayer of Jesus is that we would BE with him where he is and see him in his glory, so I'm going with Jesus' prayer. Maybe it's true and Jesus, the Son of God, wants to be with us, even in our mundane little lives, maybe being his is enough.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Back in Kansas City
It's true, I'm back in Kansas City, wearing winter coats and now keeping doors and windows closed.
My time in New Zealand was wonderful, as I don't like super long blog entries I will say a few highlights, and post some pictures in the near future. Then I will attempt to start writing concerning things that I am studying and learning as well as general life updates.
But for now, a few of my highlights
1) My family, are just awesome, I loved being with them, hard to put into words how great it was to see them
2) NZ Summer, though it did rain quite a bit, that's okay, it's New Zealand, you never know what the weather is going to do but I have still come back with a tan
3) Hanging out with Sarah, I just had so much fun with her, going to the beach, driving around and laughing a lot
4) Bungy Jumping, has to be one of the funnest things I've ever done in my life and I hope to do it again.
It's been real
W
My time in New Zealand was wonderful, as I don't like super long blog entries I will say a few highlights, and post some pictures in the near future. Then I will attempt to start writing concerning things that I am studying and learning as well as general life updates.
But for now, a few of my highlights
1) My family, are just awesome, I loved being with them, hard to put into words how great it was to see them
2) NZ Summer, though it did rain quite a bit, that's okay, it's New Zealand, you never know what the weather is going to do but I have still come back with a tan
3) Hanging out with Sarah, I just had so much fun with her, going to the beach, driving around and laughing a lot
4) Bungy Jumping, has to be one of the funnest things I've ever done in my life and I hope to do it again.
It's been real
W
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
when counting down is almost over
The time is drawing nigh, I'm going home. When I tell people in KC it is quickly proceeded with for four weeks, other wise people get a little concerned.
I bought a swimsuit today, very exciting, I haven't done that for about 3 or 4 years!
I'm now in Zephaniah and Habakkuk who i have to confess I'm struggling a little to understand except that God judges wickedness and he restores all things at the end of the age and he keeps his promises with Israel. All of which I am thankful for.
Because I like lists I will say five reasons why I am looking forward to going home
1) Caitlin Grace Dorothy blundell - my new little niece, I can't wait to meet her and hang out with her older brother, and her mum and dad for the matter. Especially up at my holiday house
2) The holiday house, the place of refuge and quiet.
3) ROAD TRIPS - the fun thing about having someone not from your country come with you somewhere is that you really appreciate your country so much more, and it will be good to spend some quality time with my little civic.
4) Mum and dad, this list isn't in order but it'll be nice to hang out with my parents and be a daughter for a while
5) SUN and SUMMER,I am a pale night watch girl and it'll be so great to get outside in fresh air and sunshine, good for the heart, good for the soul.
I'm becoming too excited to sleep sometimes
Wendy
I bought a swimsuit today, very exciting, I haven't done that for about 3 or 4 years!
I'm now in Zephaniah and Habakkuk who i have to confess I'm struggling a little to understand except that God judges wickedness and he restores all things at the end of the age and he keeps his promises with Israel. All of which I am thankful for.
Because I like lists I will say five reasons why I am looking forward to going home
1) Caitlin Grace Dorothy blundell - my new little niece, I can't wait to meet her and hang out with her older brother, and her mum and dad for the matter. Especially up at my holiday house
2) The holiday house, the place of refuge and quiet.
3) ROAD TRIPS - the fun thing about having someone not from your country come with you somewhere is that you really appreciate your country so much more, and it will be good to spend some quality time with my little civic.
4) Mum and dad, this list isn't in order but it'll be nice to hang out with my parents and be a daughter for a while
5) SUN and SUMMER,I am a pale night watch girl and it'll be so great to get outside in fresh air and sunshine, good for the heart, good for the soul.
I'm becoming too excited to sleep sometimes
Wendy
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
I like Micah, and Amos, and other prophets
I really like the prophetic books in the bible.
When I was younger I never read them because they were so confusing, and God seemed kinda mean and angry, now I love them and I see the jealous heart of a bridegroom everywhere.
And their message is so important, all of humanities problems come down to one thing - forsaking the Lord and his ways. Man's way always leads to the exaltation of self which leads to the oppression of others. God's way leads to life.
One of my friends talks about having dead friends, I think I've found some in these men who heard the Word of the Lord and spoke it even though it was always unpopular and rarely listened to.
And yes, I think Jeremiah is my best dead friend
When I was younger I never read them because they were so confusing, and God seemed kinda mean and angry, now I love them and I see the jealous heart of a bridegroom everywhere.
And their message is so important, all of humanities problems come down to one thing - forsaking the Lord and his ways. Man's way always leads to the exaltation of self which leads to the oppression of others. God's way leads to life.
One of my friends talks about having dead friends, I think I've found some in these men who heard the Word of the Lord and spoke it even though it was always unpopular and rarely listened to.
And yes, I think Jeremiah is my best dead friend
Friday, January 18, 2008
When you preach to yourself
Yes, I read my own blog on the Lord's faithfulness and it was good for my heart.
Because I'm right (I love being right, I still need to work on that one!)
When you are hit with the reality that you really do have to leave the United States because you are not a citizen and leaving the US means leaving IHOP-KC, leaving the night watch and the people that you pray with every night it's helpful to remember the Lord is faithful.
And no, this doesn't mean I plan to leave soon, Lord willing I have two more years here.
What it does mean is I have a choice once again to trust in the Lord's leadership of my life.
Because he is faithful
Because I'm right (I love being right, I still need to work on that one!)
When you are hit with the reality that you really do have to leave the United States because you are not a citizen and leaving the US means leaving IHOP-KC, leaving the night watch and the people that you pray with every night it's helpful to remember the Lord is faithful.
And no, this doesn't mean I plan to leave soon, Lord willing I have two more years here.
What it does mean is I have a choice once again to trust in the Lord's leadership of my life.
Because he is faithful
Monday, January 14, 2008
New Year's and Faithfulness
I don't do New Year's resolutions anymore, but if I did I would make resolution to write in my blog more and write deeper content.
It is 23 days until I arrive in New Zealand and I can't wait, the Lord is so faithful to me letting me go home for a bit, and in an effort to write substantial content I will share some thoughts on his faithfulness.
He is the one who is faithful, always, not because of anything I have done. God cannot be any more faithful or less faithful than he already is because one of his names is faithful. When I think of faithfulness I think of follow through. Jesus always follows through, on everything, always.
We can look to Israel's history as a picture of the Lord's faithfulness. He decides that he will rule from Jerusalem, and he will. Despite Judah being totally unfaithful and in rebellion against him God made a promise to a man called David, and he will follow through on that promise - David's seed Jesus will sit on a throne, as a man forever.
Though Israel was unfaithful most of their history the Lord was still faithful in that if he said he would do something, he would. But note, he's not "just" faithful on the "nice" things but the "negative" things also. In other words read Deuteronomy 28 and the Lord is faithful to all of it, the blessings and the curses. Because he loves justice and he follows through. He is the God who acts.
Bringing that down to my little life and my every day living, it means God's faithfulness is not based on anything I do, I cannot affect the Lord's faithfulness. If I confess my sin he is faithful to forgive, end of story. If he begins a good work in my life he's faithful to complete it, end of story.
But how I experience his faithfulness is up to me!
Interesting thought
Wendy
It is 23 days until I arrive in New Zealand and I can't wait, the Lord is so faithful to me letting me go home for a bit, and in an effort to write substantial content I will share some thoughts on his faithfulness.
He is the one who is faithful, always, not because of anything I have done. God cannot be any more faithful or less faithful than he already is because one of his names is faithful. When I think of faithfulness I think of follow through. Jesus always follows through, on everything, always.
We can look to Israel's history as a picture of the Lord's faithfulness. He decides that he will rule from Jerusalem, and he will. Despite Judah being totally unfaithful and in rebellion against him God made a promise to a man called David, and he will follow through on that promise - David's seed Jesus will sit on a throne, as a man forever.
Though Israel was unfaithful most of their history the Lord was still faithful in that if he said he would do something, he would. But note, he's not "just" faithful on the "nice" things but the "negative" things also. In other words read Deuteronomy 28 and the Lord is faithful to all of it, the blessings and the curses. Because he loves justice and he follows through. He is the God who acts.
Bringing that down to my little life and my every day living, it means God's faithfulness is not based on anything I do, I cannot affect the Lord's faithfulness. If I confess my sin he is faithful to forgive, end of story. If he begins a good work in my life he's faithful to complete it, end of story.
But how I experience his faithfulness is up to me!
Interesting thought
Wendy
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