When we are raised Christian, we are taught to read God's Word and to make sure to hide those words in our hearts....that.....That what?? That we might not sin against God!! Although hiding God's Word in my heart will definitely assist me in not sinning against God, what about the other perks and benefits??? After all, let's be honest..where's my incentive to read His Word..a book of commands and directions to do everything God's way, not my way...and a book that doesn't guarantee that people in this world will not hurt me or torment my life? Maybe I want to do it my way and not God's way and just maybe I don't agree with God all the time...Where's my incentive to obey despite all of that? What about the whole reward package?? Friends, do you realize what God's Word is and or does in your mind, heart, soul, and body? LOL ...I think Jonah really understood the whole fringe benefit of God's Word and that's why he didn't want Nineveh to have a piece of that pie!!
Consider the Word of the Lord..Romans 10 8-12“The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,”[d] that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”[e]
12 For there is no difference
between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord
is Lord of
all and richly blesses all who call on him,
For Everyone who calls upon the name of
the Lord shall be saved!!
Okay We do want to sin sometimes...or even a lot of the time...We do not trust God and want to try things a different way...!! However, the Word of the Lord is a great protection from danger...it is a gateway to major blessings and it is the peace that passes all understanding in the storms of life. There are keys in the Bible...Keys that unlock the mysteries of all knowledge and understanding. In Galatians 5-22-23 we learn that the fruits of the Holy Spirit..Love, Patience, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Goodness, and Self control answer to no one..!!!! Against such things, the word of God says, there is no law!!!
Guess what...??? All the rules in the world that we are going to face that will limit us and hurt us and wreck all of our plans can not stand up against the fruit of the Holy Spirit!!! Let's stop worrying about how God's Word might limit us or not line up with our plans and let's start enjoying the simple facts.....
Principle: When you hide God's Word in your heart...
There are no limits to the joy and the life that will start...
When you choose your way and plan
Anything can go seriously flat!!!
Jonah didn't want Nineveh to have a piece of that joy and power...He wanted to lay them flat....Don't you want a piece of it? Friends..I want all of it!! Praise His Name...and Praise His Word!! His Words are so amazing...so full of freedom and joy!! I want them all!!!!
Consider the Word of the Lord..Romans 10 8-12“The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,”[d] that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”[e]
12 For there is no difference
between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord
is Lord of
all and richly blesses all who call on him,
For Everyone who calls upon the name of
the Lord shall be saved!!
Okay We do want to sin sometimes...or even a lot of the time...We do not trust God and want to try things a different way...!! However, the Word of the Lord is a great protection from danger...it is a gateway to major blessings and it is the peace that passes all understanding in the storms of life. There are keys in the Bible...Keys that unlock the mysteries of all knowledge and understanding. In Galatians 5-22-23 we learn that the fruits of the Holy Spirit..Love, Patience, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Goodness, and Self control answer to no one..!!!! Against such things, the word of God says, there is no law!!!
Guess what...??? All the rules in the world that we are going to face that will limit us and hurt us and wreck all of our plans can not stand up against the fruit of the Holy Spirit!!! Let's stop worrying about how God's Word might limit us or not line up with our plans and let's start enjoying the simple facts.....
Principle: When you hide God's Word in your heart...
There are no limits to the joy and the life that will start...
When you choose your way and plan
Anything can go seriously flat!!!
Jonah didn't want Nineveh to have a piece of that joy and power...He wanted to lay them flat....Don't you want a piece of it? Friends..I want all of it!! Praise His Name...and Praise His Word!! His Words are so amazing...so full of freedom and joy!! I want them all!!!!
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