Enough of the political garbage / God’s promises

Unfortunately politics impacts directly on your life. Therefore it becomes an area that continually needs be discussed and assessed. However, today I want to talk about much more important things.

I would like to talk about God’s promises.

Throughout the bible we see promises of God to His people. Let’s first stand still and look at this. Who is “His people”? That is very easy. If you believe in Him and have called on His son, Jesus you are “His people”.

Rom 4:20  He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
Rom 4:21  And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

Romans tells us that the secret to Abrahams spiritual achievements is to be found in his recognizing and clinging to the promises of God. He was not overwhelmed or “staggered back” because of the mystery of God’s divine plan for him. Today we would simply call “mystery” unbelief because we are so educated we know better than believe those incredible promises. (our education supersedes God’s ability it would seem)

South Africa’s slippery downward slide

Julius Malema has come out to question Judge Colin Lamonts remarks on the notorious “hate speech” judgement. That is not a concern that he questions a judge but what is of concern, is the manner in which he questioned the judge. The other concern is what he questioned about!

Let us look at these two area.

Amphictyony : Greek: ἀμφικτυονία

Amphictyony : Greek: ἀμφικτυονία

Although this derives from the ancient Greek city/states where individual leadership was required until the concept of unity of groups was developed, it caused continuous mini wars and fear. In the time of the Judges in the old testament the same effect came about. The nation of Israel continued to fall into the habits of those they did not drive out after the period of Joshua. These were the Canaanites. As the Israelites fell into the traditions of the Canaanites (and therefore sin) it inevitably went bad until a “Judge” (leader) was raised. This leader was a military individual (Even Deborah had a military viewpoint even though she was a prophetess). It would go well for a period until the same problem arose. After the peace and well-being brought about by Joshua the time of Judges and Ruth was of turmoil and continual upheaval with war and strife continuously. The war was not only with the Canaanites, but also among themselves on many occasions.

Who is…

 

Have you ever looked at a Facebook request for friendship and asked yourself, “who is…” or read the newspaper and asked the same question? Then you could also have asked yourself in those deep moments of thought, “who is Jesus?”

Yes, it is in the present tense because He is! He has never left us and irrespective of our personal feelings or thoughts, never will! He loves us too much for that.

How can that be when he allows so much hurt, anger and war?

Doing the right thing at the wrong time

 

Consider these words from Cat Stevens, “How can I try to explain, when I do he turns away gain, it’s always been the same, same old story. From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen… now there’s a way and I know I have to go away…I know I have to go!”

The lament of a young man responded to by the Sage, “It’s not time to make a change, just sit down, take it slowly you’re still young that’s your fault there’s so much you have to go through…find a girl settle down if you want you can marry look at me I am old but I’m happy!”

As I considered this dialogue and tried to find the truth in it I discovered there is both truth and lies inter-woven.

The lack of respect from the young man wanting to continually air his views and when unable to walk away while the old man expects the young dynamic man to act in his old and satiated manner!

End of the World

The 21st May has come and gone and we are still here! I am amused at the response to this news by those who have been advising us that the end of the world has come. Firstly it is claimed that the calculation was incorrect and it will now be on the 21st octber!

Rush out and sell all you have and donate it to this group because you will be caught up in the rapture while all the sinners are left here on earth to pain and torture! If that is s then why donate your goods and belongings to them? Will they be left behind because of their sins:)

That being said, I read that the local guy in South Africa will separate himself and study the word of God to find out where he went wrong with his calculation.

Duh!

It says no one shall know the time or date!

End of story!

Unemployment in South Africa

We have an enormous problem concerning work or better stated, the lack of work in south Africa. What interests me is our approach to this problem.

We have initiated Setas and try to enforce employment in the already saturated mature market while the glut is increased every year by young folk who cannot find employment. our -political stance is slowly drowning us.

The result is that when a young excited individual leaves school and considers the path for his life there is no path and he/she must take whatever there is to survive. Guess what that normally is! You are right…criminal activities involving drugs, prostitution and robbery. The rationale being we must do something to survive!

You may now say it is easy to criticize but what is the solution?

Is Jesus real?

Being immersed in the Christian and/or religious environment is great, yet it is dangerous and can cause much harm if you are not careful. Today i want to talk to those who KNOW the Lord Jesus and not as I usually do to those who do not know Him!

I am talking to all of us who believe we have a good understanding of our Lord and Savior and cannot fully fathom what all the hullabaloo is about the Oprah phenomenon and the end of the world characters.

Mighty Mens Conference

Thank you for allowing me to revert to my past …but now we are back to what this blog is about…loving Jesus and people! All People.

The past few weeks we had a terrific time. We had Floyd McClung and Ron and Jeanne Parish visit. It continues to amaze me how inspiring it is to spend times with those who have walked a considerable path in the Lord (and the reality that they still battle on the path). Listening to Ron and Jeanne teach about what we call “church” was simply inspiring!

We are the church. OK you know this, but do you live this? How to lead life-giving meetings by simply saying what you want to do and praying about it and the following week to stay true to your decision. This sounds simple but allow me to elaborate as the say, pray, stay concept can be confusing:)

Cricket South africa

Forgive me my indulgence into the sporting codes again and especially that of cricket. Soon there will be a new coach for the Proteas, but is that the solution? It is enforced as Corrie van Zyl has other interests, but will the “new blood” bring about the changes required and are there changes required? Looking at this I would agree that there are indeed changes required, but the real question is what is the magnitude of changes and personnel changes that are to be made.

I do not believe there are many personnel changes needed as the material is good, but the coaching style and concentration on the task at hand without the stress of the action required need be looked at.