The High Calling of God

Isaiah 40:31:” But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” This is a very familiar verse to most of us and very often quoted. Just about everyone you ask will say that they admire the eagle. It is a regal sort of bird- a proud bird. Our country uses it as a symbol of strength, power and pride. I recently looked up a few things about eagles and found some very interesting facts. They mate for life; they nest in tall trees and high cliffs, far away from potential enemies. They like those tall mature trees to perch in- that way they have a wide view of their surroundings and any possible dangers.   They are also powerful fliers due to their large wing span.  But one particular fact really caught my attention. They have extremely powerful eyesight. Their vision is amazing! It is more than four times sharper than any human. They can spot potential...

Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." To be crucified with Christ means that we have given everything to Him. We are no longer our own. He is Lord over EVERY area of our lives. In this country in this day that we are living, we find many so-called Christians who do not agree with this as it is evidenced by their lives. They claim that they "love the Lord", go to church, read their Bible--- but--- the proof is in their lives- their lifestyle, their behavior, what takes up their time, where their passion lies. Yes, we all live busy lives and many responsibilities call us.  But over and above all that- there has to be a love for the Lord that shows through everything they do and say-- their priorities are in order. Many Christians have become diluted. They may have started ou...

Joshua 4:1-8 Verse 7: "Then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; when it crossed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. And these stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever."  The children of Israel had just crossed the Jordan River. The Lord told Joshua to take 12 men, one from each tribe, and carry a stone out of the midst of the Jordan and carry them to the other side- to the place they were going to lodge that night. It was to be a memorial to the generations that would follow. As I was recently doing a study in these verses, I got thinking about these memorial stones. It was to be a reminder, a memorial, of what took place, of what God had done. He miraculously parted the river in order for the Hebrews to pass over to the other side. They would be arriving in Canaan, and though there was a lot still to be conquered, they were entering into a new wa...