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What or Whom to Fear - A Message For This Season by John Neufeld
In my private devotions, I have been reading the book of Ezekiel. Among other things, I have again been impressed with the words, “of our Exile.” Ezekiel was one of the first group of captives that Nebuchadnezzar had brought from Jerusalem to Babylon. Amidst his many prophecies, Ezekiel has been keeping track of how long the exile has lasted. Ezekiel doesn’t always use the words, “of our exile, but every date that he gives is the date since he and others have gone into exile. And so, early on in the book, the time of exile is still relatively short. But in Ezekiel 40:1 the exile has lengthened considerably. “In the twenty-fifth year of our exile, at the beginning of the year, on the tenth day of the month, in the fourteenth year after the city was struck down…” We can see here that Ezekiel has kept two dates. The first is the year the first group of captives was taken, and the second is the year the city was sacked, the temple burned, and the land of Israel completely defeated.
You may think my analogy is silly but bear with me. Many people have already begun to count the days of our exile because of the Coronavirus. We are speaking about going stir crazy, experiencing cabin fever, struggling with depression, and coping with a multitude of fears. How long will this last? How many people will this affect? How many will die? Will I be among those who come down with the disease? What will happen to the economy? Will the supply chain for food and basic necessities of life continue to remain open? What will happen to my life savings, and my hope for retirement? How deeply will we enter into recession?
Fears abound. Unlike Ezekiel, our exile has not lasted years, but only a few days. And again, unlike Ezekiel, many do not have a sense of what God is doing during these days of hardships. And so, trusting only in ourselves, the fears deepen. Our exile seems, at least to some, almost unbearable.
I have also been contemplating a number of Biblical passages that deal with fear. Isaiah 8:12-13 might be a passage we should print from our computers and place on a wall in our house. The passage begins warning not to think the present difficulties they are going through in his days were the result of some political conspiracy. And then, the prophet goes on to say, “and do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread. But the Lord of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.” Yes, don’t fear the present hour of trouble! Instead, fear God!
Jesus said something very similar, recorded in Luke 12:4–5. “I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!”
I suspect that those who fear the virus and the effects the most are those who know our God the least. The Biblical doctrine of providence states that all things come into being because of God’s eternal decree. That is true of the sun rising and setting; of every single beat of our heart; and it is true of every single time we throw dice or flip a coin. (See Proverbs 16:33) And so, we can say with certainty, that these days are ordained by God.
What then shall we do? We shall fear God, and hold Him in reverent awe. For when He speaks, the earth trembles. But we shall also remember, that we who believe are the object of the great God’s eternal love. The cross testifies to that. Let’s use these days, to stand in reverent awe of the one whose ways cannot be thwarted. Let’s use these days for worship, for prayer, and for patiently waiting on Him.
Author Bio: Dr. John Neufeld joined Back to the Bible Canada after 30 years of serving in pastoral ministry, both as church planter and senior pastor. Known both nationally and internationally for his expositional Bible teaching, Dr. Neufeld led one of the largest churches in Canada as Senior Pastor for 15 years. He has spoken widely at churches, conferences and seminars throughout North America, and internationally.
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Masihi Vandana Title song - A Ministry Of Back To The Bible India
Masihi Vandana Title song
Vandana Karte Hain Hum
Teri Aaradhana Karoon...
Teri Aaradhana Karoon...
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Tuesday, 22 November 2016
Masihi Vandana App details
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Masihi Vandana Delhi (Back to the Bible) is a 76 year-old ministry founded by Theodore Epp. His passion was to use modern technology to “bring people back to the Bible.” That began our iconic radio program.
Fast forward many years, armed with a desire to be true to our founder, Dr. Arnie Cole has led Back to the Bible into digital media. This app will continue to help “bring people back to the Bible” by sending users personalized Bible content each day as many times a day as you wish, whenever you would like them. The content is personalized based on your answers to assessment questions when you first download the app.
Beyond these features, the BB Daily app delivers messages to you with great gems of our rich history. Hear Dr. Ron Moore in our daily radio program, listen to short encouragements from Bible teachers such as Dr. Warren Wiersbe and Dr. Ron Moore, and receive biblical content in subjects that meet your spiritual needs right where you are each day. By using the BB Daily app, we hope you will grow closer to Jesus each day.
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Monday, 23 May 2016
Be An Olive Branch By Warren Wiersbe
Read Psalm 52:8-9
Read Psalm 52:8-9
If you compared yourself to something in nature, what would you choose? Would you say you are like a mountain, or a hill or perhaps a lake? David wrote, "But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever" (v. 8). David compared himself to something permanent, in contrast to the wicked, who will be uprooted from the land of the living (v. 5).
David's permanent position was also a privileged position because he was planted in the house of the Lord. The most important part of a tree is the root system, for it absorbs nourishment. In addition, it provides stability and strength in the storm. We can discern what kind of root system people have when the winds of life blow harder. Some people are like tumbleweeds; they just rootlessly blow from one place to another.
David was also productive. He was like a green olive tree in the house of God, bearing fruit for His glory. Fruitfulness is one of the great joys in the Christian life. Jesus used the image of a vine to tell believers that we should produce a lot of fruit (John 15:1-8).
Look at these symbols. A green tree symbolizes freshness and power. Olives contain oil, which is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. No wonder David ended this psalm by praising the Lord! "I will praise You forever, because You have done it; and in the presence of Your saints I will wait on Your name, for it is good" (Ps. 52:9).
An olive tree in the house of God is an accurate picture of the believer's position. You are permanent, privileged and productive. You bear fruit for God's glory only when you are yielded to Him and allow the Holy Spirit to work in your life. Can you describe yourself as an olive tree in the house of God?
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