I opened my copy of the New King James and began to read. I came to this verse and stopped: Proverbs 23: 23 Buy the truth, and do not sell it, Also wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Buy the truth. What does that say? What is it that Abba is saying to you and to me in those three words? To buy is an exchange, is it not? Exchanging one thing of value for another of value. And hopefully the latter is of equal or greater value than the former, right? When we take hard earned cash (or debit card) to Belks or Ann Taylor’s we want the most we can get for our $$, right? We want to exchange our $50 bill for a $150 ensemble, don’t we? And if we have done our homework – been patient and have watched carefully for just the right ‘sale’ – that just right outfit might make it to our closet. So we can safely say we KNOW how to BUY. Abba, knew just what word to use here, didn’t He? So we got the Buy part, lets look at the other word: Truth. The original Hebrew word here is tma. Transliterated: ’emeth. And pronounced: ‘eh-meth. Meaning: truth (of course) and firmness, faithfulness, sureness, reliability, stability, and continuance; just to name a few. Obviously, Father wants us to BUY – TRUTH. He was us to acquire truth and all that goes with it. Remember we said to buy we must make an exchange? So when we go to Belks, Ann Taylor’s or Wal-Mart we look at the item, we look at the price tag and we determine if the item is worth to us the asking price. If we determine yes, we pay the $$ and the item goes home with us. If we determine no, the item stays on the rack.
You see the principle clearly, don’t you? Let me give you my interpretation of Proverbs 23:23. In this Father is telling us to pay the price; to determine TRUTH is of such great value that we are willing to pay the full price tag to acquire it. And after acquiring it to place such a great value upon it that it would be unthinkable to us to sell this Truth (now OUR Truth) to the highest bidder. In other words, once we have acquired Truth, we will not compromise it for any shiny bobble that the flesh, the world or the devil can dangle in front of us. The question is are we willing to pay the price to obtain TRUTH? And not just truth but wisdom, instruction and understanding? Only I can answer for me and only you can answer for you. To buy or not to buy – good question. And another one might be – whatcha been buying lately? And a final one: Has Truth found a home in us or is it still on the rack?
Edie’s home and she sends this message, in part: Dear Kathie: Thank you and IDOKs very much for prayer for me during surgery. It went well. I am home and doing really well. Thank you again. …Love, Edie
Abba, thank You. Thank You for this word. I want to ponder it more. And I pray all our IDOKs will ponder and meditate upon it until we have gleaned every golden nugget in it that You have for each of us individually.
Thank You for this beautiful day You have given. Thank You for the laughter, the memories, the miracles we have seen today. Thank You for the report from Edie. We are grateful Lord and we pray for more reports of increased strength and health and peace from and for Edie. And we pray for Bernie. Thank You for the miracles You are doing; thank You for the glorious testimonies You are crafting here. Thank You for glorifying Yourself. You are AWESOME. Thank You for loving on Bernie and Linda. Thank You for loving on each of us. Thank You for taking care of our IDOK Troops, for keeping them safe and for drawing them to love You more and more. Protect Israel; give wisdom, discernment, courage, equipment and every resource needed to maintain and acquire all You have given Her. Move and encourage American Leaders to Bless Israel that we be not cursed. Forgive and have mercy; grant grace and space for America’s people to repent. Raise up Leaders in Your Church – men and women to lead, teach and preach Your Gospel for Jesus Name sake. And Abba, love on J.Lloyd, give him restful sleep and make him well, please. Amen and amen. Tye B. Joann. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. Edie. Ann J. Bernie. Malpas Family. Darlene. Rachel. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. Chris B. Maggie and Family. Josh. Donnie S. Renee’. Cathy’s friend and son. Odessa H. Kathy S. Glen Beck. Tonya and family. Dall T. Dylan. Marsha’s grand-baby. Kathy N. Kyle A. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Pattie S. Vickie. Lisa W. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa. Brad, Lindsay, Karah and Haley. Chuck. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance and Baby. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family. Andrew. Cindy, Sharron and Tonya’s houses to sell.
Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about
Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family. Every IDOK church.
The Peace of Israel
Revival in America.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops (foreign soil) – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Brant W. Christopher R. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G. Kyle N. Michael K. Sgt. Bozicevich. Bay N.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Albert R III.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee. George.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J.Travis N. Hawk. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 87°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 8:36 AM AST – on July 10, 2008
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