Trusting in God

I had some insight in regard to God's provision that I would like to share with you. These are the main points
God did create the world in 6 days
God made man for one purpose out of His fullness, to enjoy Him and to give Him glory
God's power and wisdom dwells in us if we are His sons

I've heard people say that I can accept a creation theory which fits in with evolution. Specifically, that God did not need to create the world in 6 days, it was symbolic, it could mean 6000 years if He wanted it to. The problem with this is that the same God who created the earth in 6 days, is the same God who speaks with You. Let me explain.
In Genesis 1:1 it says "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
The psalmist says "Let them praise the name of the LORD, For He commanded and they were created."
In another place it says "By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, And all the host of them by the breath of His mouth."
This same God also said "Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it."
What is it with man? we think that the buck stops with us. But that seems to be in direct contradiction to the first commandment that He ever gave us.
In summary, we find out that God spoke, and it was created. In fact, we read on and find out, that EVERYTHING in the universe was created by the spoken word of God. Another question: If we are His sons, then why does He not tell us His word, and why do we not know Him? Something to ponder on.
God didn't strain himself when He created everything, it took nothing from Him, and He does not need to receive anything from anyone. The same God who effortlessly created the universe invites us into communion with Him. It says in Revelation "You are worthy, O Lord, [fn] To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist [fn] and were created." Read that, out of HIS FULLNESS, he created us, meaning, ungraspable in it's fathomlessness. (His power)
It was man that He decided to show His handiwork on. We read that out of all creation, God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all [fn] the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."
By the inference I'm saying that God does not want us to think upon provision. (Matt 6:25) We know that it seems to be the one thing that people are concerned with, which is a grave concern. The purpose for which He created us (which was not found by works) is in direct contrast to this behavior.
Rather than some hindered attempt at what we should be like, God qualified us not based on anything that we've done, but entirely out of the fullness of who He is. This is where sonship truly lies. I don't want to be part of a movement that says "God doesn't speak, and He doesn't have power either" - by the fruit of our lives. As a Son I know that I am entitled the privilege of knowing Him and walking with Him, and hearing Him speak. The same God who has omnipotence and limitless wisdom Has placed His Spirit inside of us, saying "Abba, Father" Walk in the power and wisdom of God as he confounds the wise and frustrates the intelligent in simply hearing his voice, obeying, and overcoming by faith.
The funny thing it says in Genesis is when he says "I will create the animals" it says "according to its kind" which means it's not complicated to understand. Just read it!
Actually the whole of the creation account is not only beautiful in it's demonstration of God's omnipotence, but also because it is the truth. The most beautiful thing I realized is that he wasn't finished at creation! In conclusion, God does speak! He is still speaking! He cannot lie!

The Book of Isaiah: A fountain of Restoration opened up (Isaiah 12:1-6)

I have really enjoyed reading Isaiah 12 today. I wanted to share my gleanings and the things that I like about it. It's such a small chapter I'm going to quote the whole thing! (New King James Version)

1And in that day you will say:
"O LORD, I will praise You;
Though You were angry with me,
Your anger is turned away, and You comfort me.
2Behold, God [is] my salvation,
I will trust and not be afraid;
'For YAH, the LORD, [is] my strength and song;
He also has become my salvation.' "

3Therefore with joy you will draw water
From the wells of salvation.

4And in that day you will say:
"Praise the LORD, call upon His name;
Declare His deeds among the peoples,
Make mention that His name is exalted.
5Sing to the LORD,
For He has done excellent things;
This [is] known in all the earth.
6Cry out and shout, O inhabitant of Zion,
For great [is] the Holy One of Israel in your midst!"

In the first verse, I had an amazing realization after Praying "God I want to see the Lamb in this Chapter" so I'll quote it again:
1"O LORD, I will praise You;
Though You were angry with me,
Your anger is turned away, and You comfort me."

Isn't it true, that when Christ offered up himself for me, that the wrath and anger that was spent on me was removed, and instead I became the one in whom is all His delight.

In fact, I wouldn't want to stop there. In the second verse:
2Behold, God [is] my salvation,
I will trust and not be afraid;

That is a declaration to declare. it will become my new prayer to God, "I trust in you, I will not be afraid" - Among many other things, I take it personally as showing me that God's intentions towards me are without mixture, and that whatever number my fears are, there is sincerity in Him that is bigger than my fears. In fact, I would go further than no fear, I would say "I want to taste the grace coming off from your words" - because only that satisfies me.

I can hear the dancers gathering their tambourines in the 6th verse:
6Cry out and shout, O inhabitant of Zion,
For great [is] the Holy One of Israel in your midst!

As a request for the entire congregation, this comes from the hearts of those that truly know Him.

When I begun thinking about the Chapter I began at this verse. If you notice the two phrases in Verse 1 and 4 "And in that day" you would need to find the previous Chapter. Collectively, the nation responds, Individually, the hearts are transformed. God begins and ends in this Chapter. He is the substance, the form, and the vibrancy of their celebration. Whose? Zion, of course, (coming back into covenant bond with Her Husband) those who have had God's wrath poured out only to find that His desire is to comfort them.

The thing I like about their response, is that they don't need God to give them a push along, their celebration comes from deep in their hearts (which is shown in Verse 4 and 5) the beginning of the great commission to reach the world with the glory of God - His works being manifest in all the earth!

Verse 3 is very significant. If you want Jesus look no further than here
3Therefore with joy you will draw water
From the wells of salvation.

If you want to find out the full story, search for it on the internet, for now I will give an abridged summary. These verses are recited during the Feast of Tabernacles. The feast of Tabernacles is the premier feast of the year on the Jewish Calendar, in it we believe that the Messiah will appear to us. If there is any time of year that He will appear it is this time (for further information, and interest, the calendar year is also in 6 month cycles)

As part of the Feast the priest will draw water from the pool of Siloam, which is about 150 metres from the temple mount (Yes, you've read it in the New Testament) they will carry large vessels of water up from the pool to the temple Mount, where they pour out the water. As part of this, they eagerly await the coming of Messiah, who will show Himself at this time. It is this "Living Water" that they are earnestly desiring.

If you find it, in the Gospel according to John, flick to chapter 7, and goto verse 37-39

On the last day, that great [day] of the feast,
Jesus stood and cried out, saying,
"If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.
"He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said,
out of his heart will flow rivers of living water."
But this He spoke concerning the Spirit,
whom those believing in Him would receive;
for the Holy Spirit was not yet [given],
because Jesus was not yet glorified.

NO ONE HAD EVER SPOKEN LIKE THIS MAN!

That is the only thing I'm desiring right now, JOY from deep within me. Who is the well of salvation? who is the fountain of life? My Jesus, my Salvation from God! when they say "God is my salvation" they are literally calling His name. because He is my personal salvation. They are basically saying, "Jesus my joy!" I drunk from YOUR LIFE, inexhaustable, fully satisfying, GLORY They want to drink from this well. So, if you haven't already, DRINK.

I Play the Strings of Your Heart

I have been thinking about the phrase "Playing the Strings of God's Heart" and I had a bright spark the other day, that I've been gifted with playing like what comes from God's heart. (which begs the response: I want to know what your heart is like)

Here is a song inspired from that.

I Play the Strings of Your Heart

You are to Me

Encouragement to give up everything to Jesus because of the love that He's given to us. Inspired from Song of Songs 1:12-14

You are to me

As a Deer

Encouragement for anyone that is going through circumstances where you are being tested for the right words by God, more than others are aware of. Keep on living before His eyes!

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