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Trust & Obey

“And all the trees of the field shall know that I LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done it.” — Ezekiel 17:24

“…Which [persecutions and tribulations] is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you.” — 2nd Thessalonians 1:5-6


God’s ways are oftentimes inscrutable to us, making both His justice and His mercy seem capricious at times. He looks not just at our immediate circumstances, but to His eternal purpose and glory to be revealed in His plan for each of us.[1] Why do righteous men suffer? Ask Job. Why is a ruddy shepherd boy preferred over tall and handsome Saul? Why are the widow’s two mites more precious than the large tithes of the Pharisees?


Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off[2].

We must first of all trust the Lord because His timing and his ways are not always clear, but we know that in His time he will dry up the green tree and make the dry tree to flourish, according to Psalm 1: And he shall be like a tree planted beside the rivers of water, the bringeth forth his fruit in his season.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all[3].



Scripture References: [1] IS 55:8 [2] Ps 138:6 [3] Rev 22:21

Wait on the Lord

New propaganda has emerged warning of more “lockdowns” to come. Truly, I’m more burdened by the fearfulness of my fellow countrymen over a rumor, than the possibility of more “lockdowns.”


If it be true, I say bring them on. Let our dear leaders carry out their plans to save humanity once again. Because I want to know, in my lifetime, what it will take for men to say “no” to the workers of iniquity.


Surely, we’re commanded to obey authorities, but when we’re asked to partake in activities such as satanic “medical” rituals, then the answer is, “no”. From there, we brace for the consequences, whatever they be, with faith that God will provide a path for us. Therefore, there is no decree that we should fear.

Digital depiction of a cunningly devised fable.


We are to trust in the Lord {1]. We are to wait on the Lord [2]. Such phrases appear many times in the bible and none of them mean to stand by mindlessly. We are to act with faith in Jesus Christ, by the power of the holy Spirit that's alive in us. God has blessed us with the all of the faculties needed to act wisely in times of battle [3].


For if we've not been called to act using our God-given discernment, then there would be no purpose in turning from our sins. If we've only been called to defile ourselves at every whim of civil magistrates [4], then we might as well embrace our own iniquities.


But this is not the case. Instead we're commanded to turn from iniquity, to come out from among the ungodly, to be separate, to touch not the unclean thing [5], to serve our masters, not as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God [6]…


Therefore we need not be stirred up by rumors of the king's next decree. Whether we defy or obey, (and both are permissible), our duty remains the same: Obedience to Christ unto death.


WSC Q. 39. What is the duty which God requireth of man?

A. The duty which God requireth of man is obedience to his revealed will.




Scripture References;

[1] Proverbs 29:25

[2] Psalm 27:14

[3] Psalm 18:34

[4] Daniel 1:8

[5] 2 Corinthians 6:17

[6] Colossians 3:22



It is Expedient for You that I Go Away

"So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider."

— Isaiah 52:15

"Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you."

— John 16:7


I never get over the fact that the Lord tells us that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the anointing that abides[1] within all the elect, is actually better for us than travelling alongside the beloved Savior in the flesh. Indeed, we see in the gospels that the apostles understood little of what they were hearing and seeing Jesus do in his earthly ministry. They argued with one another, rebuked children, and failed to cast out devils that were plaguing the Lord’s people. But after Pentecost they received power and wisdom to walk in Jesus’ ways. Yet Peter tells the distressed and scattered saints in his second epistle that they have obtained “like precious faith[2]” as he has.


“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.”


That knowledge of him, is given to us in the Bible and made real to us in our hearts through the Holy Spirit. The Lord says that “he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you[3]. He [the Spirit] will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself…He shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.[4]”


Beloveds, do not neglect this great gift of the Holy Spirit. Ask, and receive. Seek, and find. Knock and it shall be opened to you.[5]


Selah.


Scripture References; [1] 1st John 2:27 [2] 2nd Peter 1:1 [3] John 14:26 [4] John 16:13-15 [5] Matthew 7:7

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