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NASB | John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Gen 1:1; Is 9:6] |
Subject: How to convey God's love and approval? |
Bible Note: All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Greetings Clay! Thank you for your encouraging words. That last line was a "zinger!" How true that we don't correctly apply God's Word when the situation calls for us to stand firm. All too often, I think that believers are inseucure in their knowledge of Scripture and so they remain silent to conceal their ignorance. But this is no excuse. God promises that His Word will not return unto Him void, or without result. Even when we think we don't know the Truth, if indeed the Truth dwells in us, we have the confidence that the Holy Spirit will remind us what to say, when and how to say it. If we trust in our own wisdom, we become as fools. All counsel must be sought of God first. Sometimes, He uses other Godly individuals who have been gifted with wisdom - we must be discerning though and seek God's affirmation in conjunction with this counsel. A heavy responsibility isn't it? One of the things that concerns me is all too often, we know what the Scriptures say, but we lack the knowledge of HOW to apply it. The "practical" side of the Christian walk becomes obscurred in our theological debates. And although this may stimulate our minds and thinking, it doesn't really serve much of an edifying purpose in my day-to-day realtionships. I am not a Bible scholar either, and often I feel a bit intimidated on this forum as I follow the postings of others, but God has me "on line" for His purpose-one of which is to be strengthened through these dialogs! Your suggestions of praying with and teaching my children are convicting. I have only two left at home and the teenager is at a point where God is far away, not really relevant. As God opens the door, I make an effort to direct them to Him. Certainly the future is of great concern to everyone, including kids, so this is one area where I can assert the sovereignty of God in all things! As a parent, setting the Godly example (or lack thereof) in our homes has the greatest influence on their adult lives. I praise God that my older adult children are turning to Him - so although I become anxious about the younger ones at times, God is faithful, He will complete the good work He began in them from the moment of their conception too! Hope you have a God-blessed day! Momma |