First of all, my blog name comes from the Bible, Matthew 10:16, to be exact: "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves."
That verse is so true, especially in today's modern unfaithful world.
Matthew 7:15~"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves."
Many
false prophets (Pastors) today seem nice, friendly, and ready to help,
but when you really need their help they tear you down to the "dust" so
to speak.
If you oppose what they do, they attack you from all sides looking to destroy and "conquer" you. "If
they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily
for the innocent without cause: Let us swallow them up alive as the
grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit: We shall find all
precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: Cast in thy lot
among us; let us all have one purse: My son, walk not thou in the way
with them; refrain thy foot from their path..."~Proverbs 1: 11-17
We know that God will bring us through, He will lift us up and keep us safe. "But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil."~Proverbs 1:33. Psalm 16:1~ "Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust."
So we should be as these verses state: "Trust
in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy
paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from
evil."~Proverbs 3:5-7
Which brings to my mind about the many trials that Job went through, "In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly."~Job 1:22
Job
went through so many trials, but he still trusted in God! How much more
should we, who have less trials and tribulations, trust God with all
our heart, soul, mind, and strength. God will help us through anything
that comes upon us. He will never gives us too much to bear!
(The below song I thought was a good one for this blog post; the video is nice too.)
May the Lord bless you even through all your trials and tribulations.
Thanks for the biblical encouragement, Esther-yes, God will help us through whatever trials we face as He blesses us with His presence and the opportunity to draw near to Him in the midst of our pain (or during 'easier' times, for that matter). I love the hymn "I will Praise Him Still" -beautiful rendition by Fernando Ortega.Thanks for posting it!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading your blogs. I have been blessed with the privilege of seeing you grow into a fine young woman and I am sure your blog will be a blessing to others.
ReplyDeleteYou began life so small. If you had been born 10 years earlier you likely would not have lived. When I held you in my hand it was almost unbelievable that you could be so small and weighing only 546 grams, 19.25oz or 1.2lbs you were really small.
Yes, I would agree that you can be described as sweet on the outside and tough on the inside. I would use the word strong and you are a strong person because you trust in God's promises.
You have greatly matured in the last 1 1/2 years and have proven that you are studying the Scriptures on your own. You are proving this in how you interact with others especially those who oppose the teachings of Scripture. I exhort you to continue treat people justly, with mercy and honor and as you have been doing to never return evil for evil. In doing so you will have no regrets and your loving and kind spirit will continue to be an encouragement to the brethren and an example to those who have yet to know the love and salvation of Jesus Christ.
In parental love,
Daddy