Two Sides To A Story. Part [1] 08/14/2025 (Evening thought)

James 1: 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

There are instructions given in the Bible for dealing with rumors, gossips, fairytales, complaints, stories, and there is guidance given for handling resolutions to issues that are entirely true so that God’s will may be done in all scenarios. Because we are fallen and do live in an evil world, it is inevitable that somewhere, sometime, somehow, arguments and disagreements may spring up among persons and these instances would at times produce stories and rumors that can spread like a wildfire if not held in check.

These stories, which have two sides in most cases, can affect not only persons in the secular realm, like politicians, and unbelievers, but they have also been observed at times during board meetings, and also among fellow church members. Back then, in the days just after Pentecost, some of the brethren took issue with Paul and Peter when it was discovered that they were bringing the Gentiles into the church, who had not been circumcised, and the report spread across the early church like a wild fire.

This caused such a great upset, in so much that they had to call the first emergency conference meeting to hear the two sides to the story so that they could resolve the issue, and thank God, they did resolve it, but not before there were some heated arguments between the two sides. In that instance, The Holy Spirit was present, since God has given Him to be with us always, not only when things are going smooth and lovey dovey, but also when there are disturbances, arguments, and complaints to be dealt with.

Acts 15:1 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, except you be circumcised after the manner of Moses, you cannot be saved. 2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

Trusting In God’s Deliverance. Part [18] 08/13/2025 (Morning thought)

Psalms 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

This will call for a humble spirit that is willing to be led by The Spirit of God in all things, and even as for the time being, we are still afforded opportunities to disseminate truth beside all waters, we should bear in mind that rapid changes are on the way, and thus, we should be willing and ready to make adaptations to strategies wherever necessary as The Spirit leads.

Faith in God does not dispense with real to life facts on the ground, but it is not intimidated by enemies of truth, once God has sent us. Let us therefore be ready to stand like the brave, or flee to another city as God might direct, because, as many as are led by The Spirt of God, they are the sons of God.

 The attitudes and perspectives some Christians have cherished in former years are not going to cut it when prime time comes around. We therefore end with a passage of Scripture that would help us to keep these truths in view, as we’re heading into unchartered territory, for the last days of earth’s history may be at our doorstep.

Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!