Christ In The Shadows. Part [1] 02/13/2024 (Evening thought)

Psalms 40:7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book, it is written of me, 8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

When studying the Bible, Jesus Christ must always be at the center and focus of attention, because the purpose of the Bible being written is to point us to Jesus, primarily, and secondarily as sacred history containing His laws and instructions together with prophecies and the experiences of those whom God saw fit to set before our faces as learning curves.

In other words, whatsoever and however we might read and study the Bible, the bottom line is to have a clearer view of Christ, and a deeper relationship with Him. Any other purpose will fall short of God’s glory and will just be an escapade in gathering much information.

Very much of what we read in the Bible points us to Christ, and even though the passages might not say so explicitly, yet, with Him being at the center of our focus, we will see Jesus clearly in the shadows, and types that are written. This is true not only of Moses who wrote the first five books of the Bible, but of all the other writers of Scripture.

John 5:46 For had you believed Moses, you would have believed me; for he wrote of me. 47 But if you believe not his writings, how shall you believe my words?

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

What’s Peculiar About You? 2 Part [16] 02/12/2024 (Morning thought)

Hebrews 11:15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from where they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. 16 But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

Peculiarity in destiny also affects our words and our actions, for it sits on the front burner of our minds, and as a result, our conversations with others would generally, and inevitably turn to the blessed hope. It is a fact, that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks, and thus, our peculiarity in destiny is to color every word and action. Soon and very soon, all the things of this world will grow strangely dim.

There are troubling signs on the horizon, which disturb even the casual observer and the peculiar people of God who should know what’s coming are to lead the charge in carrying the final, everlasting gospel to a dying world. No need to bury our heads in the sand anymore, for all of the prophecies pointing to the soon coming of Jesus are being fulfilled currently, even as we speak.

Therefore, let the peculiar people, the Royal priest-hood, and the chosen generation, have meaning in our lives for the time is now, and the place is here. We therefore end with passages of Scripture which should help to keep us all focused, doing all we can, whilst we can, to live soberly, and righteously in this generation, for it is by so doing, that persons would show forth the praises of Him who has called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

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