King David had a son named, Absalom.
Absalom wanted to rule and reign on
his father's throne over the united tribes
instead of Solomon. King David's heart
was tender towards Absalom. He made
two very vital mistakes towards his son.
Absalom committed murder and then ran
away. His crime was not dealt with and the
longing in King David's heart grew over time.
After a number of years, Absalom was brought
before the King and when the King kissed his
son, he offered forgiveness. However, no part
of the biblical account indicated that Absalom
had ever repented of his wickedness.
(1st Mistake) Forgiveness w/o Repentance
2 Samuel 14:33 NASB
So when Joab came to the king and told him,
he [King David] called for Absalom.Thus he
[Absalom] came to the king and prostrated
himself on his face to the ground before the
king, and the king kissed Absalom.
This led King David to make restrictions on
his relationship. These manipulations rested
most heavily on his son, even though it was
acceptable to the King.
Eventually, over many years, Absalom turned
the hearts of the peoples away from King David
and towards himself as ruler. The strategy was
designed to gain power, resources and a public
image that was popular. Eventually, King David
went to war against his son.
(2nd Mistake) Restoration w/o Redemption
2 Samuel 18:5 NASB
The king charged Joab and Abishai and Ittai,
saying, "Deal gently for my sake with the
young man Absalom." And all the people
heard when the king charged all the
commanders concerning Absalom.
Joab knew that the weakness in King David
towards his son would undermine the entire
nation. Even though all the other servants of
David would not touch Absalom, Joab disobeyed
and killed in battle the leader of the opposing
army, Absalom.
King David grieved publically for his son's death.
Joab called him out by stating David would be
happy if Absalom was alive but all his other servants
were dead in battle.
Manufacturing a peaceful settlement in restrictive
relationship rules does not deal with the consequences.
It only delays resolution.
Offering forgiveness to another person without giving
an opportunity for repentance is a vital mistake for
everybody involved.
Silencing the argument is not the same as laying down
your life. Picking up the pieces of a shattered lifestyle is
not the same as picking up your own cross to bear. Going
about your own business without interference from others
is not the same as following the LORD Jesus Christ.
Dealing gently with a ruthless, power-hungry and treacherous
family member will not end well no matter how deeply the
loss of relationships. If the only commitment made by the
rebelious hard-hearted is to seek first his own way, then any
attempt to modify, mollify or manufacture a 'workable'
solution will not only fail but eventually blow up in your
face. If you're not careful you might find an enemy in
your midst whose only goal is your destruction.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Crushed & Pressed Down
We feel the pressures of this life.
We are squeezed and rushed as
we handle the daily requirements
of our lives.
I noticed three Old Testament verses
that contained Strong's H2115 - Zuwr
= to thrust, together, crush; to press,
squeeze, crush, press down and out;
to close up (of a wound)
This first scripture shows us the physical
level of the word when the water was pressed
or squeesed out from the fleese.
Judges 6:38 KJV
And it was so: for he rose up early on the
morrow, and thrust [H2115] the fleece
together, and wringed the dew out of
the fleece, a bowl full of water.
Anther example of physical crushing
came from the Q&A between Job and
His Creator. It shows how the Creator
did not give wisdom to every creature.
Job 39:15 KJV
And forgetteth that the foot may crush
[H2115] them, or that the wild beast
may break them.
Finally, we read how the daughter of
Zion have provoked the anger of the
Holy One of Israel. As a result, their
rebellion was besieged as their wounds
were left unhealed.
Isaiah 1:6 KJV
From the sole of the foot even unto the head
there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and
bruises, and putrifying sores: they have not
been closed [H2115], neither bound up, neither
mollified with ointment.
Let us turn again to Him who shines His
Light into our hearts. Let us seek Him in
the day while there is still yet time ledt to
us. Let us not forget His promises and lean
on Him for our daily strength to fight the
good fight.
We are squeezed and rushed as
we handle the daily requirements
of our lives.
I noticed three Old Testament verses
that contained Strong's H2115 - Zuwr
= to thrust, together, crush; to press,
squeeze, crush, press down and out;
to close up (of a wound)
This first scripture shows us the physical
level of the word when the water was pressed
or squeesed out from the fleese.
Judges 6:38 KJV
And it was so: for he rose up early on the
morrow, and thrust [H2115] the fleece
together, and wringed the dew out of
the fleece, a bowl full of water.
Anther example of physical crushing
came from the Q&A between Job and
His Creator. It shows how the Creator
did not give wisdom to every creature.
Job 39:15 KJV
And forgetteth that the foot may crush
[H2115] them, or that the wild beast
may break them.
Finally, we read how the daughter of
Zion have provoked the anger of the
Holy One of Israel. As a result, their
rebellion was besieged as their wounds
were left unhealed.
Isaiah 1:6 KJV
From the sole of the foot even unto the head
there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and
bruises, and putrifying sores: they have not
been closed [H2115], neither bound up, neither
mollified with ointment.
Let us turn again to Him who shines His
Light into our hearts. Let us seek Him in
the day while there is still yet time ledt to
us. Let us not forget His promises and lean
on Him for our daily strength to fight the
good fight.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Seek Him / Spanning The Gap
We have been instructed to seek Him
first in all things.
Matthew 6:33 KJV
But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you.
What happens when we still are waiting
for Him to bless us with the added 'all
things' in this life? How do we reconcile
the gap between our service to Him and
the life we live in this world?
Isaiah 59:1 NASB
Behold, the LORD'S hand is not so short
That it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull
That it cannot hear.
We know He hears us and we acknowledge
how the hand of the LORD is more than able
to accomplish all things. What, then, is
causing this gap to occur?
1 Corinthians 4:5 KJV
Therefore do not go on passing judgment
before the time, but wait until the Lord
comes who will both bring to light the
things hidden in the darkness and disclose
the motives of men's hearts; and then each
man's praise will come to him from God.
We can be rich-towards-God but still have
very limited resources where we live in
daily want for our needs. How can we
endure these gaps while we are still looking
and longing for His appearing, His return
and His salvation?
1 John 3:2 KJV
Beloved, now we are children of God, and
it has not appeared as yet what we will be.
We know that when He appears, we will
be like Him, because we will see Him
just as He is.
In His return to rapture His believers,
we will be blessed to see Him just as He
is. How blessed were all those followers
when Jesus was here the first time during
those very special 40 days.
Acts 1:3 NASB
To whom he also showed himself
alive after his passion by many proofs,
appearing unto them by the space of
forty days, and speaking the things
concerning the kingdom of God:
Now, the Church awaits His return to
meet Him in the air gathering us in the
clouds. What's the difference between His
first and second appearing?
Hebrew 9:28 NASB
"... so Christ also, having been offered
once to bear the sins of many, will appear
a second time for salvation without reference
to sin, to those who eagerly await Him."
Why does it say, '... without reference to sin?'
I believe His Second Appearance will not be to
deal with the issues regarding sin, but to begin
to administer the righteous establishment of
His promised salvation.
This type of salvation will not focus on the
forgiveness of sins. This is the salvation to
bring forth the true Kingdom of God for each
one of us. I believe He will reward us generously
according to the equity that is flowing forth
from His Throne.
Every high place will be brought low and every low
place will be raised up. In this way, there will be
many who will experience the great reversal.
first in all things.
Matthew 6:33 KJV
But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you.
What happens when we still are waiting
for Him to bless us with the added 'all
things' in this life? How do we reconcile
the gap between our service to Him and
the life we live in this world?
Isaiah 59:1 NASB
Behold, the LORD'S hand is not so short
That it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull
That it cannot hear.
We know He hears us and we acknowledge
how the hand of the LORD is more than able
to accomplish all things. What, then, is
causing this gap to occur?
1 Corinthians 4:5 KJV
Therefore do not go on passing judgment
before the time, but wait until the Lord
comes who will both bring to light the
things hidden in the darkness and disclose
the motives of men's hearts; and then each
man's praise will come to him from God.
We can be rich-towards-God but still have
very limited resources where we live in
daily want for our needs. How can we
endure these gaps while we are still looking
and longing for His appearing, His return
and His salvation?
1 John 3:2 KJV
Beloved, now we are children of God, and
it has not appeared as yet what we will be.
We know that when He appears, we will
be like Him, because we will see Him
just as He is.
In His return to rapture His believers,
we will be blessed to see Him just as He
is. How blessed were all those followers
when Jesus was here the first time during
those very special 40 days.
Acts 1:3 NASB
To whom he also showed himself
alive after his passion by many proofs,
appearing unto them by the space of
forty days, and speaking the things
concerning the kingdom of God:
Now, the Church awaits His return to
meet Him in the air gathering us in the
clouds. What's the difference between His
first and second appearing?
Hebrew 9:28 NASB
"... so Christ also, having been offered
once to bear the sins of many, will appear
a second time for salvation without reference
to sin, to those who eagerly await Him."
Why does it say, '... without reference to sin?'
I believe His Second Appearance will not be to
deal with the issues regarding sin, but to begin
to administer the righteous establishment of
His promised salvation.
This type of salvation will not focus on the
forgiveness of sins. This is the salvation to
bring forth the true Kingdom of God for each
one of us. I believe He will reward us generously
according to the equity that is flowing forth
from His Throne.
Every high place will be brought low and every low
place will be raised up. In this way, there will be
many who will experience the great reversal.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Hope For Those Crushed
In the lexicon of Strong's concordance
for the word, 'crush' there are 5 Hebrew
words that are equivalent.
One of them was listed as H7533 - Ratsats
which means: oppressed, broken, break,
bruised, crush, discouraged, struggle together.
For H7533, I read the 19 listings that are
in the Old Testament. I noticed how two of
these verses point us towards our Messiah.
Isaiah 42:3-4 NASB
A bruised [H7533] reed He will not
break, a dimly burning wick He will
not extinguish; He will faithfully
bring forth justice. [v4] He will
not be disheartened or crushed [H7533]
until He has established justice in
the earth; And the coastlands will
wait expectantly for His law."
He will not crush those who have been
oppressed, broken and bruised with the
struggles of this life. He will not
add to our discouragements that we have
wrestled with nor dishearten against us
for the crushing burdens we have carried.
Isaiah 53:5 KJV
But he [was] wounded for our transgressions,
[he was] bruised [H1792] for our iniquities:
the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him;
and with his stripes we are healed.
Our Messiah allowed Himself to be crushed
by laying down His life. He allowed Himself
to be broken even as He poured Himself out.
Mark 14:24 NASB
And He said to them, "This is My blood
of the covenant, which is poured out
for many."
When He returns and reigns, His justice will
be faithfully established on the earth. Then
we will find our expectant hope in Him complete
as our Guardian, our Savior and our LORD.
for the word, 'crush' there are 5 Hebrew
words that are equivalent.
One of them was listed as H7533 - Ratsats
which means: oppressed, broken, break,
bruised, crush, discouraged, struggle together.
For H7533, I read the 19 listings that are
in the Old Testament. I noticed how two of
these verses point us towards our Messiah.
Isaiah 42:3-4 NASB
A bruised [H7533] reed He will not
break, a dimly burning wick He will
not extinguish; He will faithfully
bring forth justice. [v4] He will
not be disheartened or crushed [H7533]
until He has established justice in
the earth; And the coastlands will
wait expectantly for His law."
He will not crush those who have been
oppressed, broken and bruised with the
struggles of this life. He will not
add to our discouragements that we have
wrestled with nor dishearten against us
for the crushing burdens we have carried.
Isaiah 53:5 KJV
But he [was] wounded for our transgressions,
[he was] bruised [H1792] for our iniquities:
the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him;
and with his stripes we are healed.
Our Messiah allowed Himself to be crushed
by laying down His life. He allowed Himself
to be broken even as He poured Himself out.
Mark 14:24 NASB
And He said to them, "This is My blood
of the covenant, which is poured out
for many."
When He returns and reigns, His justice will
be faithfully established on the earth. Then
we will find our expectant hope in Him complete
as our Guardian, our Savior and our LORD.
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