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Maintaining the Right Perspective About Yourself (Insights in Prophets)

2/14/2013

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"In the upshot there is only one answer for the preacher who wonders whether he is worthy to preach the sermon he has composed or for the writer who wonders whether he is worthy to write the religious book he is working on. The answer is: Of course not. To ask yourself: Am I worthy to perform this Christian task? is really the peak of pride and presumption. For the very question carries the implication that we spend most of our time doing things we are worthy to do. We simply do not have that kind of worth" (Harry Blamires).

To maintain the right perspective about yourself,   
do the next thing; obey God's word at every point; refuse seeking greater things for yourself; realize that discipline by God and fathers lead to healing; do Lord's work heartily and reject pride; and beware of boasting in accomplishments, riches, comfort and self-confidence. 

Serve the City By Doing the Next Thing
The commander of the guard told Jeremiah that the Lord took Israel captive to Babylon because of their sin and disobedience. Jeremiah stayed with Gedaliah, governor in Judah, with those left behind. Gedaliah told them to settle in the land and serve the Babylonians so it would go well with them. Jews from other countries like Moab, Ammon and Edom came back to Judah and harvested much wine and summer fruit after hearing a remnant remained in the land. When Gedaliah did not heed warnings, Ishmael killed him along with the Jews at Mizpah, Babylonian soldiers, and 70 men bringing grain offerings and incense. After Ishmael made captives of everyone in Mizpah, Johanan and the army officers fought him before Ishmael fled to the Ammonites. Johanan gathered the survivors in Mizpah before traveling to Egypt to escape the Babylonians (Jer. 40:1-41:18). Serve the city by doing the next thing during times of instability and sinfulness. 

Obey God's Word at Every Point
Johanan asked Jeremiah to pray about where they should go and what they should do as a small remnant. After agreeing to hold nothing back concerning what God said to him, they told Jeremiah about their commitment to total obedience so it would go well with them. Ten days later, the Lord said for them to stay in the land  to build and not tear down and to plant and not uproot for He grieved over the disaster inflicted upon them. They were to not fear the Babylonian king since God would save, deliver, show compassion and restore them to their land. If they decided to go to Egypt, the sword and famine would kill them as an object of cursing, condemnation and reproach. Jeremiah said they made a fatal mistake asking him to pray for them (Jer. 42:1-22). Obey God's word at every point so things go well for you.   

Refuse Seeking Greater Things For Yourself 
Johanan, army officers and the people disobeyed the Lord's command to stay in Judah. He led them to Egypt. God's word came to Jeremiah to bury large stones in clay in the brick pavement at the entrance to Pharaoh's palace in Tahpanhes. Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon would attack Egypt and bring death and captivity to those destined for it. He would burn the temples, take their gods captive and demolish the sacred pillars. Burning incense to other gods led to destruction as an object of cursing and reproach among all nations. When they burned incense to the Queen of Heaven, they reported about food abundance without suffering harm. God would overthrow what He built and uproot what He planted throughout the land. They should not seek great things for themselves since He would bring disaster on all people but let them escape with their life (Jer. 43:1-45:5). Refuse seeking greater things for yourself that disobey God's word leading to death and destruction.

Realize that Discipline By God Leads to Healing
God instructed Egypt's army to prepare for battle even though Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon would defeat them. The swift could not flee nor the strong escape. They experienced no healing, missed opportunities and put to shame. The Lord Almighty punished Egypt's gods and those who relied on Pharaoh. Jacob had peace and security without fear as God disciplined them with justice.  When the waters overflowed the Philistines' land, God destroyed the survivors who could help Tyre and Sidon. He commanded an attack on Ashkelon while people cried out and fathers failed to help their children (Jer. 46:1-47:7). Realize that discipline by God and fathers lead to healing, opportunities, peace and security.

Do Lord's Work Heartily and Reject Pride
God ruined Nebo and disgraced the stronghold of Kiriathaim in Moab. Heshbon men plotted her downfall to silence Moab. Those who trusted in their deeds and riches were taken captive and destroyed. A curse fell on those lax in doing the Lord's work and who kept their sword from bloodshed. Moab was ashamed because of idleness, pride, conceit, arrogance and having a haughty heart. God destroyed their ripened fruit and grapes. He stopped the flow of wine from their presses and eliminated joy, gladness and wealth. Moab became an object of ridicule and horror to those around her.  The hearts of Moab's warriors became like a woman in labor. Defying the Lord caused them to be destroyed as a nation. Even though their sons and daughters were taken in exile and captivity, God restored their fortunes in the future (Jer. 48:1-47). Do the Lord's work heartily and reject pride in your own works. 

Beware of Boasting in Accomplishments, Riches, Comfort and Self-Confidence
Molech took possession of Gad so Israel had no sons or heirs. Even though Ammon boasted in their fruitful valleys  and trusted in their riches, God restored their fortunes in the future. God said wisdom and counsel perished from the prudent in Edom. He protected the orphans and widows who trusted in God. Their pride deceived them even though they lived in the clefts of the rocks. No shepherd could stand against God. Damascus became feeble, gripped with panic, and seized with anguish and pain. Her young men died and soldiers were silenced. Nebuchadnezzar devised a plan against Kedar and Hazor who lived alone at ease without gates nor bars. God broke the bow of Elam, the mainstay of their might, and destroyed her king and officials (Jer. 49:1-39). Beware of boasting in accomplishments, riches, comfort and self-confidence.

To maintain the right perspective about yourself, ask God to develop the following characteristics in your life:   
1. Do the next thing

2. Obey God's word at every point
3. Refuse seeking greater things for yourself
4. Realize that discipline by God and fathers lead to healing 
5. Do Lord's work heartily and reject pride 
6. Beware of boasting in accomplishments, riches, comfort and self-confidence 
Which one will you work on first? 




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How to Manage Work Life Balance (Insights in Psalms)

12/20/2012

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"Try to give your agenda to God. Keep saying, 'Your will be done, not mine.' Give every part of your heart and your time to God and let God tell you what to do, where to go, when and how to respond. God does not want you to destroy yourself. Exhaustion, burnout, and depression are not signs that you are doing God's will. God is gentle and loving. God desires to give you a deep sense of safety in God's love. Once you have allowed yourself to experience that love fully, you will be better able to discern who you are being sent to in God's name" (Henri J. M. Nouwen).

Our culture celebrates workaholics. Excessive study and work become wearisome and worthless. Even pleasure and achievements have no ultimate meaning. Instead, find satisfaction in God so you can enjoy your beautiful and enduring work as you embrace partnerships, listen to God and live in the present without knowing the future. 

Know the Meaninglessness of Excessive Study
Solomon said everything was meaningless and wearisome because man gains nothing with his labor. Nothing was new under the sun. Men were forgotten in future generations. God laid on Solomon, the teacher, and others this heavy burden of studying and exploring wisdom of everything on earth. What was twisted cannot be straightened and what was lacking cannot be counted. Solomon grew and increased in wisdom and knowledge more than past rulers in Jerusalem. Much wisdom and knowledge leads to madness, folly, sorrow and grief (Eccles. 1:1-18). Know the meaninglessness of excessive study to increase your wisdom and knowledge.


Find Satisfaction in God Instead of Pleasure and Accomplishments
Pleasure and great projects became meaningless and worthless. The only reward for pursuing what he desired was delight in his work. All achievements were meaningless, a chasing after the wind. Wisdom was madness and folly even though it was better than the latter. The fool and the wise have the same fate but both would be forgotten. Solomon hated life because work was grievous and meaningless. Nothing could be taken with him after he died. A fool might control the work he poured effort, knowledge and skill. Work was meaningless since it had pain, restlessness and grief. Only God could reward him with satisfaction. No one found enjoyment apart from God since He gave wisdom, knowledge and happiness to those who pleased Him. God gave the sinner the task of gathering wealth to the one who pleased Him (Eccles. 2:1-26). Find satisfaction in God realizing the worthlessness of pleasure and acomplishments. 

Enjoy Your Beautiful and Enduring Work
There was a time for every activity. A time for birth and death, plant and uproot, kill and heal, tear down and build, weep and laugh, mourn and dance, scatter stones and gather them, embrace and refrain, search and give up, keep and throw away, tear and mend, silent and speak, love and hate, and war and peace. God made everything beautiful in its time. He set eternity in the hearts of men yet they cannot figure what God did from beginning to end. Nothing was better than to find satisfaction and doing good in his work as a gift from God. Everything He did endured forever since God did not add or take away anything. Man revered God for His works since He judged the righteous and the wicked who return to dust. Nothing was better than enjoying one's work (Eccles. 3:1-22). Enjoy your kingdom work since God made everything beautiful in its time to endure forever.

Embrace Partnerships in Life and Work
Solomon looked at the oppressed without comforters since oppressors had power on their side. Labor and all achievements sprang from man's envy of his neighbor. A fool ruined himself with too much work. Better to maintain a margin of tranquility than being a workaholic depriving oneself of enjoyment. Two were better than one because they have a good return for their work. If one fell down or overpowered, his friend could help or defend him. A cord of three strands was not quickly broken. Better a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king who ignored warnings. It was impossible to please everyone (Eccles. 4:1-16). Embrace partnerships in life and work for protection and balance. 

Listen to God for Contentment
One should guard his steps and listen before interceding when he or she approached God. Use few words and fulfill vows before Him to prevent sin and work from being destroyed. Stand in awe before God instead of many dreams and words. Do not be surprised when the poor's rights were denied since the profit motive caused oppression and injustice. Those who love money were never satisfied with their income. Increased resources caused increased consumption. The laborer slept restfully while the rich stayed awake. One cannot take money with them after they die. It was God's gift for men to enjoy their labor, wealth, possessions and lot in life being occupied with gladness of heart (Eccles. 5:1-20). Listen to God for contentment in your work and lot in life. 

Live in the Present
It was also meaningless if a stranger enjoyed his wealth and high position instead of himself. It was meaningless if a fool's or wise person's appetite was unsatisfied. No one could contend with one stronger than himself. More words resulted in less meaning and profit. Who knew what was good for a man during his short life since no one could predict the future after he died (Eccles. 6:1-12). Live in the present being concise and not overreaching since you cannot predict the future.

Consider how you are managing your work life balance by rating yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 the highest in the following areas: 
1. I know the meaningless of excessive study to increase my wisdom and knowledge
2. I find satisfaction in God instead of pleasure and achievements
3. I enjoy my beautiful and enduring work in building up God's kingdom
4. I embrace partnerships in life and work for protection and balance
5. I listen to God for contentment in my work and lot in life
6. I live in the present being concise and not overreaching since the future cannot be predicted

Ask God to work in those one or two areas where you scored the lowest. 







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Be Prepared (Insights in Psalms)

3/20/2012

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The naïve are gullible and show no discernment. They accept anything and lack the ability to evaluate ideas and suggestions. The naïve don’t consider the moral consequences of their actions. In Proverbs 6-7, the naive will stumble in their finances, work, character and love life if they live without discernment. The Boy Scout motto, "Be Prepared" applies here to prevent financial loss, poverty, calamity, adultery, flattery influence, seduction and death.

Finances
Do not be legally liable for someone else’s debt or contract. Deliver and humble yourself so your neighbor will pay debt (Prov. 6:1-5). Do not co-sign or be liable for someone's debt to prevent financial loss.

Work 
Observe the ant and do not be idle. You should plan ahead by preparing food in the summer and gathering provision in the harvest. Otherwise, poverty will come in like a vagabond and need like an armed man (Prov. 6:6-11). Plan ahead, work hard and don't be idle to prevent poverty.


Good Character
A wicked person walks with a false mouth and perverse heart devising evil and spreading strife. Therefore his calamity will come suddenly and be broken without healing. The Lord hates haughty eyes, lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, false witness who utters lies and one who spreads strife among brothers (Prov. 6:12-19). Avoid pride, lies, evil and strife to prevent calamity. 


Love Life
Keep your father's commands and don’t forsake your mother’ teachings. Bind them continually on your heart so they guide, watch and talk to you. Teaching is light and reproofs for discipline are the way of life to keep you from an adulteress woman. Don’t desire her beauty in your heart to prevent burned clothes and scorched feet. One who commits adultery lacks sense, destroys himself and experiences wounds, disgrace and reproach in addition to jealousy and vengeance from the other man (Prov. 6:20-35). Bind God's teaching on your heart to prevent adultery. 

Treasure God's word and commands and write them on your heart so you will live. Let wisdom and understanding be your
intimate friend to keep you away from the flattery of an adulteress (Prov. 7:1-5). Treasure God's word to prevent flattery influence. 

A rebellious and cunning harlot met a young man lacking sense. She spread her couch with the colored linens of Egypt and sprinkled her bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon. Her husband was gone on a long journey. She seduced the young man with many persuasions as a bird hastens to the snare (Prov. 7:6-23). Watch over your heart to prevent seduction.

Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways or stray into her paths. Her house is the way to Sheol descending to the chambers of death (Prov. 7:24-27). Do not stray into her paths to prevent death.

Be prepared in the following areas: 
1. Don't be responsible for someone's debt 
2. Work hard and save for a rainy day
3. Develop the character of humility, truth and unity
4. Stay away from the enticing and adulterous woman


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Defeating the Idol of Success (Insights in Law)

12/11/2011

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Each of us often get focused on work and activity without spending sufficient time in prayer and relaxation. It could be our business or even ministry work that have worthy goals. Most of the goals of the modern church can be accomplished without God. All we need is people, money and a common objective. Achieving success is not an automatic sign that the Holy Spirit is empowering us. Aaron crafted a golden calf when Israel became impatient over Moses not coming down from Mt. Sinai. They worshiped what they saw instead of the unseen God. Do you and me idolize success and short-term, observable outcomes?
 
The Lord said to Moses that He filled Bezalel of the tribe of Judah with the Spirit of God in wisdom, understanding, knowledge and all kinds of craftsmanship. He also appointed Oholiab of the tribe of Dan and put skill in their hearts to make all God commanded Moses: tent of meeting, ark of testimony, mercy seat upon it, furniture of tent, table and its utensils, pure gold lampstand with utensils, altar of incense, burnt offering and its utensils, laver and stand, woven garments for Aaron and priests to minister in their priesthood, anointing oil and fragrant incense for the holy place to make according to His commands (Ex. 31:1-11). God provides t
he creativity, practical insights, technical know-how and skilled labor to succeed in business, science, technology and art.

Moses commanded Israel to observe His Sabbaths as a sign and perpetual covenant throughout their generations so they could know God who sanctified them. He who profaned the Sabbath by doing work would be killed. The Lord ceased from labor on the seventh day and was refreshed after making heaven and earth (Ex. 31:12-17). Rest every seventh day from your creative labor so you can worship God, be refreshed and not die.

When God had finished speaking with Moses on Mount Sinai, He gave him two tablets of testimony written by the finger of God (Ex. 31:18). God wants you to record what He communicates so you don’t forget.

When Moses delayed coming down from mountain, the people told Aaron to make a god since they didn't know what happened to Moses who brought them out of Egypt. Taking gold from their rings, people fashioned a molten calf with a graving tool and said this god brought them out of Egypt. After offering burnt and peace offerings to it, the people sat down to eat, drink and play. Their corruption and stubbornness caused Moses to ask God to change His mind about being angry, destroying Israel and making a great nation for Moses. Since His power brought Israel out of Egypt, the Egyptians would say God wanted to kill them.  Moses reminded God of His promise to Abraham of multiplying his descendants so they could inherit the land given to them forever. The Lord changed His mind about harming Israel (Ex. 32:1-14). Leaders influence people to either wait for long-term, eternal character qualities or seek impatiently the visible, temporal, short-term results.

Moses went down from the mountain with the two tablets of testimony that God engraved on the tablets. Moses' anger burned when he saw the calf and the dancing. He shattered the tablets, burned the calf and scattered the powder in the water for Israel to drink (Ex. 32:15-20). A leaders' right response is anger when God’s people sin by disobeying His word.

Moses asked Aaron what Israel did to him that such a great sin was brought upon Israel. Aaron answered that the people were prone to evil and threw the gold given to him "into the fire and out come this calf" (Ex. 32:21-24). A leaders' wrong response is worshiping the material instead of God.  

Moses saw how Aaron let the people get out of control to be a derision among their enemies. After the sons of Levi came to Moses being with the Lord, they killed 3000 men with the sword, dedicated themselves to Him and received His blessing (Ex. 32:25-29). True blessing comes by surrendering yourself to His will and using the sword of the Spirit, God's word, to defeat the flesh. 

Because the people sinned greatly, Moses could possibly ask God to forgive their sin of making a god of gold. Even though the Lord would blot out the sinners, He told Moses to follow His leadership through His angel going before him.  The Lord killed the people for worshiping the calf Aaron made (Ex. 32:30-35). Worshiping business, science, technology, art or material results as an end in themselves cause death in your relationship with God.

To defeat the idol of success, take time to each week to rest, recreate and return to God in worship and prayer. Make that time the highlight of your week to recenter your life. 

 







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How Not to Waste Your Life (Insights in Psalms)

7/17/2011

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Many people waste their life on earth. They don't make the most of their time. John Piper wrote, "Fight for us, O God, that we not drift numb and blind and foolish into vain and empty excitements. Life is too short, too precious, too painful to waste on worldly bubbles that burst. Heaven is too great, hell is too horrible, eternity is too long that we should putter around on the porch of eternity." Psalm 90 brings these truths to the forefront on how not to waste your life.  

God has been our dwelling place in all generations. He has existed forever. Man's life is short since a 1000 years is like yesterday when it passes by or like grass that sprouts anew and fades in the evening (Ps. 90:1-6). Life is short and God is eternal.

God places our iniquities and secret sins in the light of His presence. Our days last 70 years and up to 80 years due to strength. They are filled with pride, labor and sorrow. It will soon be gone.  Teach us to number our days so we may gain a heart a wisdom (Ps. 90:7-12). Wisdom buys up opportunities on earth so you don't waste your life.

Ask God to satisfy us in the morning with His lovingkindness so we can be joyful in the midst of evil. Give permanence to our work as we see His blessing and favor (Ps. 90:13-17). Participate with God in His work so you have the satisfaction of eternal impact. 

Each morning before you begin your day, go through the following process: 
1. Praise God for His love to you
2. Ask God for wisdom on how you should spend your time 
3. Where do you see God at work?
4. Write down on a do-list how you can join God in His work
5. Prioritize by doing the most important item(s) first 
6. Move uncompleted items to the top of next day's list and begin this process again 

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Dealing With Unfair Working Conditions (Insights in Law)

5/21/2011

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Have you ever experienced unfair working conditions because of your Christian convictions? I once worked at a job where my boss continued to intimidate and micro-manage me because I led a Bible study during the noon hour. He got very upset when one of the participants invited him to the study. Sometimes your working conditions will deteriorate because you are standing up for Christ. Co-workers may shun you because you don't laugh at their dirty jokes or lose a promotion because your integrity prevents you from cutting corners for short-term gain. 

 Moses and Aaron asked Pharaoh based on what the Lord, the God of Israel said, to let His people go so they could celebrate a feast to Him in the wilderness. Pharaoh responded, “Who is Lord that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I do not know Lord, and besides I will not let Israel go.” They requested to let them go a three day’s journey to sacrifice so God wouldn't bring pestilence or death upon them. The king of Egypt accused them of drawing the people away from their work and commanded the taskmasters to let them gather straw for themselves. As a result, their labor became heavier (Ex. 5:1-9). Obeying God causes persecution, pressure and tougher working conditions. 

The taskmasters pressed them to complete their work quota similar to when straw was given to them. They beat the foremen and questioned them repeatedly when the work wasn't completed on time (Ex. 5:10-14). Doing God's will can lead to intimidation and being micro-managed because authorities don't understand your convictions.

The foremen complained about their treatment saying it was the fault of Pharaoh. He said their problem was due to laziness because Israel desired to sacrifice to the Lord.  When the foremen saw their dilemma, they confronted  Moses and Aaron saying the Lord should judge them because Pharaoh wanted the foremen killed (Ex. 5:15-21). Seeking justice and righteousness cause authorities to push back if it threatens their vested interests. 

Moses returned to the Lord and said, “O Lord, why hast Thou brought harm to this people? Why didst Thou ever send me?  Ever since I came to Pharaoh to speak in His name, he has done harm to this people; and Thou hast not delivered Thy people at all" (Ex. 5:22-23).  When things get tough, be honest and tell God what you think.  

If you are experiencing unfair working conditions, be completely honest with God and tell Him exactly what you think. He wants an intimate relationship with you! 



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Seeking Bliss! (Insights in Law)

6/29/2010

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The day-to-day grind of life can be boring and tedious. We long for excitement. Even those working at compelling jobs often get tired of the routine. We may pursue indoor activities like woodworking or dancing for a change of pace. Others prefer outdoor activities--gardening, sailing, golfing, hunting or fishing. Marriage is the most significant relationship of life, but it can lose its spark and romance when we take each other for granted. 

Pleasures of life grow dull over time if they are disconnected from its life source. God designed work and marriage to bless humankind when Christ, as the tree of life, becomes the central focus (Gen. 2:9-10).  Our work becomes meaningful and purposeful as we allow God to direct our activities (Gen. 2:15).

Christ should be the most important person in our marriage. How do we get there? When we allow God to choose our life partner (Gen. 2:18).  By leaving our parents, we make a conscious decision to seek healing of our emotional hurts by Christ so we can develop an intimate relationship with our spouse. God uses he or she to fill the gaps in our lives so we become one flesh. The weaknesses in one person are the strengths in the other. Rather than shame, we experience emotional and spiritual health (Gen. 2:24-25).

As people go through the various seasons of life, many have no sense of a personal God. God is always speaking, but do we listen? As we respond to His voice, we move from awareness of God’s presence to understanding His total sufficiency for every need and desire. We experience God’s presence through meaningful work and especially through an intimate marriage. God designed marriage so husband and wife becomes one flesh spiritually, emotionally and physically. Marriage represents Christ’s love relationship with His church on earth. On a scale of one to ten with one being lowest and ten the highest, assess the climate in your marriage.

Ask God to show you practical steps to become one in your relationship whether you ask forgiveness for a bad attitude, affirm a strength in your spouse, or just listen to his or her concerns. 


 
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