Hebrews 2 "That is why we ought to pay even closer attention to the voice that has been speaking so that we will never drift away from it. 2 For if the words of instruction and inspiration brought by heaven’s messengers were valid, and if we live in a universe where sin and disobedience receive their just rewards, 3 then how will we escape destruction if we ignore this great salvation? We heard it first from our Lord Jesus, then from those who passed on His teaching. 4 God also testifies to this truth by signs and wonders and miracles and the gifts of the Holy Spirit lighting on those He chooses."
"Our salvation is not only great, it is true. Of course it could not be great unless it were true."
"The historical, moral, and spiritual reality of God's great salvation has been displayed." ( Being witnessed and testified to us through God himself, His Son, the gifts of His Spirit and His apostles) "Any lack of conviction on our part—any neglect of this great salvation—is owing not to them but to us. We are the ones who need to change. Our minds are careless or defiled (clinging to false ideas and desires) or too proud to receive the message that we need salvation." John Piper
-and I might add: "...or too wounded to see straight."
Voices
Entangled in our hearts
Twisted truths, distortions, lies
Where Satan's taken liberties
wreaking havoc in disguise.
He prowls around, about us
Finding "doors" that stand ajar.
Then whispers words of doubt and fear,
Condemning us His voice is clear.
We listen with believing ears,
and search through blinding tears.
More steadfast than the hounding of our evil enemy
is the voice of our soul's lover
pursuing...endlessly.
He beckons us, the Voice of Love
That's firm and calm and sure
Saying, "Child, trust in me.
I alone will help you see
all that you were made to be
The Truth will set you free."
"The Truth Will Set You Free" JC '15 revision
So many voices vie for our hearing. So many "witnesses" blur our vision.
The Bible says in James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all and without reproach and it will be given to him."
If the truth is what you're after, ASK! He can handle it.
"The historical, moral, and spiritual reality of God's great salvation has been displayed." ( Being witnessed and testified to us through God himself, His Son, the gifts of His Spirit and His apostles) "Any lack of conviction on our part—any neglect of this great salvation—is owing not to them but to us. We are the ones who need to change. Our minds are careless or defiled (clinging to false ideas and desires) or too proud to receive the message that we need salvation." John Piper
-and I might add: "...or too wounded to see straight."
Voices
Entangled in our hearts
Twisted truths, distortions, lies
Where Satan's taken liberties
wreaking havoc in disguise.
He prowls around, about us
Finding "doors" that stand ajar.
Then whispers words of doubt and fear,
Condemning us His voice is clear.
We listen with believing ears,
and search through blinding tears.
More steadfast than the hounding of our evil enemy
is the voice of our soul's lover
pursuing...endlessly.
He beckons us, the Voice of Love
That's firm and calm and sure
Saying, "Child, trust in me.
I alone will help you see
all that you were made to be
The Truth will set you free."
"The Truth Will Set You Free" JC '15 revision
So many voices vie for our hearing. So many "witnesses" blur our vision.
The Bible says in James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all and without reproach and it will be given to him."
If the truth is what you're after, ASK! He can handle it.
I always enjoy and benefit from your writing. Thank you Jill.
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