Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to [God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
1 Timothy 1:17 (NKJV)
Wherever I go, and whomever I’m speaking with, be it a family member, friend or stranger, I invariably reference the LORD, in the pursuit of whatever it is I’m doing at that particular moment.
What do I mean by that? Well, I was speaking with my neighbor last week, and we were discussing the world as it is, and a vast array of other issues, including health, politics, groceries, inflation, all kinds of stuff that is on the minds of almost everyone today. And while engaged in this friendly banter, I said, “It doesn’t matter what’s happening, because with God in my corner, I will get through it all. Without Him, I can’t do anything, and with Him I can get through everything. Amen.”
This particular neighbor is a Christian, and so she said an emphatic “Amen” herself. However, there are times where people who hear my praise and just sigh. Or some may say, “must be nice to have that much faith…I wish I had some.”
Well, hang on a minute right there! Wishing? Wishing doesn’t bring on faith. Well then, you ask, what does?
Honoring the LORD and giving Him the respect, admiration, adoration, awe, praise and submission and obedience that He alone is worthy of is a good way to begin. We honor our parents, and respect authority, and value them greatly, do we not? However, honoring the LORD supersedes all else.
Reading the Word and becoming fully acquainted with the One who loves you far greater than any other being in this entire world and has loved you way before you were even formed in your mother’s womb, is the single most satisfying deed or action we can adhere to, concerning our LORD.
Who loves us deeply, fully, completely and openly? Who has given promises that are impregnable, unbreakable, and never ending? The LORD of lords who is LORD above all. Amen!
Let’s face facts.
We can’t coerce someone to believe or love the LORD, anymore that someone can convince me “NOT” to believe or love my LORD.
Nope that isn’t how faith works. Faith is also a gift from the Father of lights, He comes knocking at our hearts, it’s up to us to let Him in.
Remember in Acts 8:9-25, when Simon thought he could buy the power of the Holy Spirit?
Faith and belief can’t be bought. God’s love can’t be bought. Nor can our passage to Heaven be bought.
Belief is a manifestation of awareness of the LORD and a keen insight to the Spirit within. It’s the innate plausibility of understanding spirituality, versus the ornate flesh.
It’s the acceptance of knowing that the LORD is Sovereign, and no one else surpasses Him, and embraces His Omnipotence, and Gospels and commandments as reverent and all consuming.
And most important, accepting God’s only begotten Son as our LORD and Savior, affirming and confirming His death and resurrection…and looking forward to our Eternal rewards.
I want to give Him glory, and praise His name, and give Him credit all day long, each day of my life.
He is love. He is peace. He is LORD. LORD above all.
Have you given recognition to Him during any conversation today? Have you witnessed His glory in and around you this week? Do you trust Him? Do you believe in Him? Do you want peace? If you answered yes to all of these questions, you are truly blessed indeed. If you answered yes to some or even one, that’s a blessing as well. Maybe tomorrow or next week, you will answer “yes” to all of these questions, and more.
But here’s the best question of all. “Do you know and love the LORD?”
Did you hear my reply? I think you all know what my response is.
What’s your reply?
“LORD, thank You for Your love, promises, and forever guiding me through all the issues, circumstances and ordeals of life and whatever that entails, You are with me, morning, noon, night, and never take a day off from loving me, may I always reflect on Your love, promises, Presence, and Word, and give you Glory, today, tomorrow and Forever in Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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