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Galations 2:20-21
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Aug. 28, 2007~ Nehemiah, Nehemiah, Nehemiah ~
We have been studying Nehemia for a while now. It is not one of the books I am craziest about. But I will tell you , you do not have to be crazy about a book in order to continually hear God speaking to you through it!
So tonight we talked about Tobiah, who he was and what he represents in our lives. Here is a quick rundown----
God tells His people to stay clear of certain things. One of them being Amonites-which is Tobiah. The people allow him to not just come and visit but to live in God's temple. (If you need/want to know more I encourage you to read the book- you should anyway just to make sure )
What is the Tobiah in your life-my life? HHHMMMMMM......
As I thought about this I had an epiphany-an epiphany puff as some would refer to it(Suzy).
Our (My) wisdom- that is my Tobiah. I get my self into trouble because I think that I know more than God. I would really like to say, "Nahhh-I don't think like that!" But obviously I do...I think you-maybe unwillingly- would have to agree the same is true for you if you examine your life.
Scenerio- God is very clear on taking in only that which is pure, good, righteous. Does that mean movies too???
But I watch movies that I would not invite Christ to(even though by my worlds standards there is very little if nothing wrong with it).
It only has a few curse words in it... Maybe a partial nudity that really does not show anything but is still too much skin... And there was a love scene but we are all adults and it was not too explicit... I know the story content is not glorifying God but is it really that bad????... Does it even matter???...
***disclaimer- I am only choosing this subject because it is something I struggle with. This is no way a judgment for anyone else but me...I am sure you have your own issues that no one needs to help you point out.***
I obviously know what I can handle and what will affect me...sheepishly I recognize it would be at this point if I were so bold that I would insert...more than God. Would I actually dare to say that out loud??? I am so very embarrassed to even think it! Yet, when I pull my heart out and ask the Holy Spirit to examine every spot, is this not what is being revealed to me that I do? After all do I not teach my children actions speak louder than words?
WOW!!! I am not sure if anyone else heard God in his still small voice sound like a trumpet in their ears tonight, but I did.
The fact is we all have our Tobiah's. The issue at hand is what will we ( I ) do about it? To coin a friends words- Are we going to let those things take up housekeeping in those areas of our lives or are we going to let the best housekeeper of all-God help us clean up? Better yet will we listen to God's word even when it does not seem to make sense to us and obey...Do you think He has our best interest at heart?? To this I shake my head at myself and have only one sound... DUH! Then I fall to my knees and ask God for wisdom, ears to hear Him and strength to follow through on what He tells me...maybe next time I will learn a little quicker than the last because I seem to find myself in this position over and over again.
Thank you God for loving such an unworthy person. Help me to get out of the way so that you may complete the work you have started in me. Help me to continually look to you for examination. Help me to quickly recognize areas I should not dare to tread in. There are no words that could exalt you enough.
Thanks for posting this ! I am going to have to go and read it. I know that I will be reading aloud the bible to the boys in 1-2 years but it will be good to have a personal book to meditate on. I look forward to your pic . [0=
Very good post! I love the book of Nehemiah, I think he had an incredible heart to obey God. Yes, i have heard God's still small voice like a thunder. You are so down to earth my sweet friend. How was the museum trip?
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-an epiphany puff as some would refer to it
(Suzy).
Maybe a partial nudity that really does not show anything but is still too much skin...
Yet, when I pull my heart out and ask the Holy Spirit to examine every spot, is this not what is being revealed to me that I do?
After all do I not teach my children actions speak louder than words?
Then I fall to my knees and ask God for wisdom, ears to hear Him and strength to follow through on what He tells me...maybe next time I will learn a little quicker than the last because I seem to find myself in this position over and over again.
