Time with Jesus - Wednesday, 11
April 2012
Hi all,
Teaching and knowledge are the
two operative words in this morning’s Scripture. Both words are important to us
today.
We have certain automatic
functions in life. We don’t need to be taught how to breathe. Our heart beats
by itself without instruction. The blood goes round and round. We feel pain and
get grumpy when we are hungry etc. Apart from these and a few other things, we
arrive in this world knowing virtually nothing. Our brains appear to be completely
uncluttered. We then go into a learning process that is phenomenal. I’m
reminded of a Syrian friend of mine from Homs asking me if I could speak Arabic
yet? Of course I’d picked up a couple of words. But I had to confess I didn’t. “What’s
the matter with you” he asked tongue in cheek. “My grandson is only two and he’s
quite fluent!”
Language is acquired quickly
by a baby. They have the ability to do so very quickly; they learn to be manipulative
in the first seven days. A baby knows that he/she bawls and squalls, someone
will stick something it his/her mouth and feed him/her. They’ve found out that
with a bit of effort they can keep Mom and Dad continually on the run. I’m told
that by the time a child is three, he/she has already learned up to 80% of all
they’ll ever learn. It sounds a bit far-fetched, but perhaps the figures are
true?
God’s Word associates
knowledge with wisdom. It’s obvious that we need knowledge in order to become
wise. Sadly, many don’t want to learn. It’s too much like hard work. Many don’t
believe that God exists. According to Scripture, they are foolish 7 If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by
having respect for the LORD. But foolish
people hate wisdom and training. Pro 1:7
NIrV The Scripture goes further and says that unbelievers are fools. 1
Godless fools say in their hearts, "There is
no God." They are corrupt. They do
disgusting things. There is no one who does good things. Psalm 14:1 GW
Now you don’t have to believe
me. God has given you the choice to believe in Him or not. So why should I try
and deny you this privilege? Your decision is entirely yours. On your head be
it.
As far as Phyllida and I are
concerned, we have learned from personal experience that God is utterly
reliable. Our meditation looks into this further.
Blessings
Jim & Phyllida Strickland
utterly reliable
A student, or a learner, or an
undergraduate,
People seem to think that on a certain future date,
Our studies will be over and
learning will be through.
But friend, if that’s your attitude, I’ve got bad news
for you.
We’ll never quit from learning
until we drop down dead.
There such a lot more knowledge to cram into our head.
The world is set on changing.
Technology’s gone wild.
The ones who seem to “get it” is now a little child.
The “buzz word” in all industry
is “keeping up to date”.
And if you do not do it, I’m sad to have to state,
That good qualification acquired in
the past,
Is going to be outdated and is losing value fast!
What is the solution? What is it
we must do,
To keep our thinking current, reliable and true?
If course it is impossible for us
to know it all.
But I can say for certain there’s a person you can
call.
He is the Master teacher,
designer of all things.
He knows why people have two legs and why the birds
have wings!
He’s fluent in all languages and
has no need for sleep.
He’s instantly available, He knows each time we weep.
He knows your great grandfather
as well as Abraham.
So He’s the man to look to, when you are in a jam.
His speciality is knowing if
things are right or wrong.
And He will gladly lead you and it will not be long,
Before you’re on the right path
your enemies don’t know.
And He will take good care of you no matter where you
go.
He’s utterly reliable. In fact He
is the way;
The truth; the life; the open door; He never goes
astray.
He knows the way to heaven. In
Him and Him alone
Can anybody enter and see God’s Holy throne.
It is an open secret just why
this is a fact.
Because His life was sinless. All others “dudes” were
sacked.
They’ll never get you entrance.
They’re all as bad as me.
There isn’t an alternative. It’s Him exclusively!
So let’s be realistic. Let’s do
what is required.
The fount of every blessing can give what is desired.
Ask Him any question and you will
know as well,
That He can show you heaven and even show you hell.
We know His Name is Jesus. Some
call Him Joshua.
“Jehovah is salvation” “The Bright and Morning Star”
No One’s better qualified to
teach you how to go.
And when you get to know Him, you’ll surely love Him
so.
He is forever faithful. He is
unfailing love.
The author of redemption, The One Who’s high above,
Anyone and everything on whom we
can rely
The Son of God Almighty. Thank God He’s always nigh.
Jim Strickland
Wednesday 11th April 2012
