Saturday, December 06, 2014

Aren't they beautiful?

Tuesday, December 02, 2014

Making wise the simple

This precious face gives credence to Dallas Willard's contention that "Children cannot control their face."  One of their countless endearing qualities.  Their sweet guileless expressions speak volumes.  
before
after

Benefits of heeding the Lord's law

They are many.  The benefits of reading and listening and learning and obeying the Lord's Good Law are rich, deep and life-sustaining.
The Creator, after all, does know how the human soul flourishes.

"The law of the LORD is perfect; reviving the soul;
the decrees of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple; (And who doesn't want to be wise)
the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; (tickled pink?  I'm in.)
the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes; (so we can see where we are going)
the fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever;
the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover by them is your servant warned; (and who doesn't want to be warned of danger?)
The range of benefits reach from the impervious

In keeping them there is great reward." Psalm 19:7-11
to the up close and very personal.

The "great reward" of heeding God's peaceable instruction includes a renewed soul, wisdom, joy, enlightened insight, priceless treasure, sweetness and safety.  Is there a better path?  

The heavens are speaking


The heavens are telling the glory of GOD;
and the firmament proclaims His handiwork.

Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge.

Their voice goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
Psalm 19

God is speaking.  Continually through what He has made.  Are we listening?  Are we observing?  His Voice cannot be extinguished.  His fingerprints upon His creation can, temporarily, be ignored.  But the rising and setting sun, the clinging of a newborn's fingertips, and a thousand other testaments give concrete evidence that the Father is near.  Creating.  Always creating.  

"The world itself pours out on us wordless speech about GOD.  In our wordy, busy lives we can learn a lot  by listening more closely to creation's voices." The Life With God Bible



If we hear the Creator's Whisperings through nature,
we will worship.