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DISCRIMINATION

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Racism is NOT going to be stopped in America as we are presently responding because racism is a symptom; it is not the cause of the chaos and hate we are experiencing.

The measures thus far being taken are not even a band-aid on the massive hemorrhaging. After the election perhaps there will be a lull but I am not counting on that and even if there is there will be a regrouping. I hope my hope is sound and that there are more people who know the truth than we are shown by the media.

In my world black on white and white on black hate is rarely seen by these eyes of mine – the last time I remember an incident of either was the day after the election of the first term of President Obama. It occurred in the parking lot of Walmart provoked only by the paleness of my skin. I remember it because it is in sharp contrast to my daily experience. I am in awe and grateful!

It’s like this, ALL could have a similar living style because GOD is no respecter of persons.
Albeit, His Way must be chosen (daily) and few do that.
The road to hell, chaos, hatred, discrimination, and every other complaint and demand we are hearing are SYMPTOMS; not the cause of what we are seeing.

DISCRIMINATION toward GOD is the cause. The customary word is SIN.

When we let GOD deal with our SIN we are healed and healed people don’t have the symptom of racism. And if you don’t believe me take it up GOD; listen to Him and He will enlighten you.

Acts 10:34  (KJV) 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Matthew 7:12-14  (NASB) 12 “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. 13 “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.  source
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Words. Words. Words.

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Words. I like words. Words are vehicles of communication; they inform. However, problems arise with using Words. They can be perceived differently than intended. They can be spoken or written hastily. They can be used to edify the hearers. They can be used to wound the hearers (or readers). The speaker is responsible for his or her words. The hearer is responsible too; responsible to do his or her best to listen for understanding and to ask in a spirit of learning, did you mean what I have perceived? This is communication. It’s limited it seems to me these days.

These days we have Word Police. We get warnings or ticketed when we use words others do not like. Now, depending upon the intent of our hearts, that might not put us in such bad company. Here, let me give you an example.

Yeshua.
Some know Him as Jesus. If He were walking the earth today in His GODMAN body He would get warned and ticketed often.
Yeshua said what He meant and meant what He said.
And it was NEVER to hurt; it was ALWAYS to heal. I suspect often, though, it did sting and smart some of the hearers.  (It has me!)
Would you like an example? Matthew 23. Take a look.

And let us do likewise. Let our words be chosen for the purpose of healing, even when they hurt.
I know, it’s easier said than done; but, we can practice!

Ephesians 4:29  (AMP) 29 Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak]. source

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He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Husband

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Would we not say it is well established at least among JESUS Believers that GOD acted First to procure our salvation? He made the First step. He didn’t wait for us to do right, to do what was needed to make us right.

So. Let us take that precedent and apply it to our relationships, particularly marriage.

What do we know about JESUS? 

Matthew 20:28  (NIV) 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” source

And do we also not know our salvation relationship (Bride of Christ) with JESUS is a picture of marriage? Therefore, could it be anything but ungodly for us to respond in any way other than a servant one to another in marriage? Is not marriage a covenant of service? Did we enter that marriage thinking we would be served or that we would serve? 

Back to the top. Can we honestly say to ourselves I’ll do right when he/she does right? Is that what GOD did? 

So, how ungodly is it to say I’ll do right when he/she does right?

Probing questions keep coming in the quiet of this isolation.

Ephesians 5:22-32 – is it old fashioned or is it the Word of GOD?
Be very careful how you answer that.

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I Too

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How beautiful is this?! Take a look with me at Matthew 11.

Verse 2. John is in prison. Actually, it is most likely a dungeon – dark, dank and other things . . .  .
This follows his having preached at the Jordan and having baptized Yeshua there; the Holy Spirit having given testimony that this Yeshua was indeed The Son of the Living GOD; having proclaimed that the Messiah had arrived.  (See Luke 3:22)

And so in verse 3, John has sent messengers to ask JESUS a question.  “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”

In verse 4 Yeshua gives a response for the messengers to take back to John.

And in verse 7 JESUS begins speaking to the crowd about John. Does He ridicule or belittle John? Let us see.

7 Now as they were leaving, Yeshua began to talk to the crowd concerning John. “What did you go out to the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 No? So what did you go out to see? A man dressed in finery? Look, those who wear finery are in the palaces of kings! 9 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, even more than a prophet. 10 This is the one about whom it is written,

‘Behold, I send My messenger before You,
who will prepare Your way before You.’

11 “Amen, I tell you, among those born of women, none has arisen greater than John the Immerser.  . . .  source

Not a word of condemnation! Not a word of disparagement. So unlike what we do!

Instead, He said in part:

A prophet? Yes, I tell you, even more than a prophet. 10 This is the one about whom it is written, ‘Behold, I send My messenger before You, who will prepare Your way before You.’  11 “Amen, I tell you, among those born of women, none has arisen greater than John the Immerser.  . . .

 

Do you hear it? Do hear the compassion? Do you hear the love in His voice? Do you hear GOD speaking?

I do and I am so grateful. This is a warm and soft and welcomed blanket rested lovingly around me. My soul is comforted because I too have doubted. I too have been afraid and more. And with this passage, I know GOD is not mad at me. He loves me. And He loves you too just as much!