Note for 2024/04/24

‭1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 KJV‬

[1] Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; [2] and sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: [3] that no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. [4] For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. [5] For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. [6] But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: [7] therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: [8] for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. [9] For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; [10] night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? [11] Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. [12] And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: [13] to the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

https://bible.com/bible/1/1th.3.1-13.KJV

Today, friends, it seems that it is harder to trust the words a man speaks when he speaks of Christ. There is wisdom in that in my opinion, for we live in a time of lies.

When I was a young child, I sensed it. I still remember being dropped off at church for Sunday school, but the world outside the church was not like we learned in the Bible. And it was hard as a child to make sense of these things, especially relating what is written to the world we are living in. But I did sense it.

I suppose it was easier for me to sense that something was wrong because of what I was enduring as a child. Visits by an unwanted force in the dark night in my bed, while I was learning of adding and subtracting at school. All along I was silent about my nightly visitor, for the threads against my sisters. Their story, not mine to tell. In the day I was in constant fear as the black sheep in a stepfamily, being the nail on which the hammer fell. But, today, here I am, alive and well. And those that came against my flesh, forgiven and gone.

I share this with you only to express that it was a little easier to tell something was wrong with this world because of what I have been through. None-the-less, the damage left behind, took years and years to deal with. A failing relationship with my own father didn't help. But the Word of GOD was there for me; I could pray and cry at the Lord. Still did I land up drinking heavily, living a life of promiscuity. I have tasted the many sorrows this world has on offer. Today, that counts as oil to me, my trials and tribulations. And I am still here, alive and well. It is the LORD that kept me and brought me through it all. And I learned how hard this life can become.

But as I started on this topic, it is hard to trust mankind. Especially when they come with a veil of religion. How then do we so easily trust mankind, when they speak of history, science and what is happening in this world? Is it not probable that they will lie about that too, or simply live a life of confusion, engulfed in illusions?

So, I say there is wisdom to be mindful of what people say about our faith. How they explain it must be. However, that then brings the responsibility to learn from the Word of GOD, to your very own house. You must then investigate it, if you cannot trust those speaking on it. That is what I did. I went to the LORD, I called on His Name.

Friends, learning by yourself can be hard too. Oh! All the embarrassing mistakes I have made. See, I was damaged goods. My body wears the scars like adornments, though most so well healed by now, you do not see it less you come up close. And that does not count to the scarring left inside, the unseen damage of a broken heart. The mental disturbance of the abused, that I carried for so long, as the air in my lungs.

It is when the LORD called to me one night that my life truly changed. He called me, and I got out of my bed and went to sit before Him. Giving my all to Him. It is then that the LORD took me up as a student, and to this day, I still am.

So, I can confirm this to you today. What Paul writes of here, the desire for others' faith to be strong, that they will be safe from harm, saved by The LORD; that does not come naturally to man, it is of the Holy Spirit. It is what drives these daily notes I write. Instead of sleeping in, waking up with others; I rise up early, firstly because I need the guidance myself, but also to share it with all others.

My friends, the world does not know. They cannot define salvation well, because it is not a definition, it is an unseen gift, an asset, a treasure and a promise. Only those who truly have it, truly have it. And yet is it available to all, from the moment of repentance. At that moment, you become a friend of GOD, but an enemy of this world. And though we want to live in the peace of The LORD Jesus Christ, this world will not pull any of its punches.

Now I live a life, separated unto the LORD. Though not required, I stand in a life vow of the Nazirite. It is my heart's desire, that each of you will have a deep walk of faith, a deep knowledge of God's Word. So, I share with you that I have learned from GOD. I am not perfect, I can fail, but God won't fail you. Many of the troubles I have been through in my life, now are testimony of what I have overcome in Christ Jesus. Though it is true in my life too, is that not what we learn from what is written in GOD'S Word? I will state it from personal experience, where man feels that GOD has failed him, it is usually due to misunderstanding. It is when we want to make sense of the Spiritual things, the unseen realm, from a fleshly view. Each time, I discovered the error in me. It was my understanding that failed me, my viewpoint and my heart's desires.

I say again, I can't help anyone; but GOD can. Go to Him in honesty, as you are, present yourself to Him in humility. Give Him the reign of your life. Then you will be saved. Believe in Jesus Christ and repent, and the Lord will bless and keep you.

Shalom

Bible Verse of the Day from YouVersion Bible App

‭Mark 9:23-24 KJV‬

[23] Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. [24] And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

https://bible.com/bible/1/mrk.9.23-24.KJV

(Verse 24 added for context)

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