Lost my first writing today in the big cloud in the sky, so here goes for my second try! This computer will be the death of me yet!
My journaling today led me to the amazing story of Joshua fighting the battle of Jericho and how the entire group of Israelites had to trust that their shouting and blowing of horns would tear down the walls of that great city. And it did! Now I believe that their trust in God and their trust in Joshua, their new leader, saw them through to the last dusty, dirty stone that tumbled to the ground and gave them access to the ruined city.
In the process of reading this story in the Book of Joshua, I also read the bible's accompanying truths that were written to educate us. There were many for the three chapters that I read, and I would like to share some of it with you. As I had little or no teaching from my parents as my parents did not have this knowledge themselves, it is time I learned these things pronto! So let me begin to relate them to you, if you care to know these wonderful hints to trusting God.
Joshua Chapter 3, verse 5 reads, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among us." Of course, this was meant for Joshua and his army, but it should work for me, as well. To be Consecrated, one must be blessed to do a work, accepting the blessing and the work as something Godly.
Now, I have been having some problems with keeping my cool when my best friend and husband does not quite understand what I am saying when I try to help him through a "situation." His ability to comprehend what I am saying does not quite work as well as it used to. We are a couple of old folks and, of course, they say you are never too old to learn, but sometimes we cannot quite as easily learn as we used to. Our comprehensive skills are becoming vague and indistinct.
I feel sad when I can't make him understand, and feelings of failure overcome me. So I need help in this matter and the teachings in the bible notes are open to all, so thought you might like to know about them, too. See the following to become consecrated, with numbers in parentheses.
1) We need God's forgiveness before we approach Him. 2) Take time to focus on what God wants from all your activities. Knowing what God has said before you rush into your day may help you avoid foolish mistakes." (or sinfulness) 3)Know the obstacles in your life!(mine is interruption)and stay obedient. 4)As you are busy doing your God-given tasks, set aside quiet moments, time to build your own memorial to God's power (The Israelites saved 12 stones from the river which God stopped from flowing when they entered the promised land.) 5) Retelling your story will help keep memories of God's faithfulness alive in your family 6) Don't underestimate God. If we are faithful to God, he will cause great opposition to disappear. God can change the attitudes of those that oppose Him.
7)Prayer is not an alternative to preparation, and faith is not a substitute for hard work. God can and does provide miraculously for his people as needed, but he also expects them to use their God-given talents and resources to provide for themselves. Also pray for the wisdom to see what you can do and the energy and motivation to do it. 8) Finally, recognize God's power, authority, and deep love so our actions and our attitudes model His.
All I can say after this mouthful, is thanks for listening and reading. And finally, we can overcome through God's power. I'm counting on it! And I hope you find this a blessing and a comfort. We all need God's help, especially.....
Jo in MN.
And to all my silent friends, God bless you!
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