Regards
Dear brothers of the block chain:
To you who belong to the special people of God, and who continue to believe in Jesus Christ and live very close to him, I send you my regards.
Introduction
In the Bible we find a wonderful and edifying story of Daniel in the lions' den.
In Daniel's mind, the words of King Darius resounded when his servants took him to the lion's den. "To your God, whom you serve continually, let him deliver you" (Dan 6:16). Then, the managers placed a heavy stone over the entrance to the underground enclosure.
Even after assessing the seriousness of his situation, Daniel did not waver in his faith. The next morning, King Darius found Daniel unharmed and proclaimed him: "O king, live forever, my God sent his angel, who closed the mouth of the lions so that they would not harm me" (Dan 6: 21 -22). ).
How did Daniel survive? Were not the lions hungry? Historians say that the animals used for this type of execution were left without food for several days, to guarantee the death of the accused. But Daniel's fate was never in the hands of men. His life belonged to God, and that's where the victory lies. Daniel survived by putting his trust in God and his faith in the divine promises.
Each of us can remember the times when we would like to have a precise word from God, something to hold on to when doubts and fear arise. God knows when we need encouragement, guidance and hope. That is why he has given us concrete promises in his Word, so that we can understand his nature and trust in him. In emotionally devastating moments, God's promises are essential to our spiritual well-being.
The Word of God as compass and guide for life.
We can say then that, the Word of God is, therefore, a compass, a guide and a book of instructions for life. Just as we use instruction manuals at work or in the kitchen, we must also use the Word of God as our source of wisdom and truth. Nobody would think about making a cake without a recipe, and no mechanic would build an engine without a manual.
Some of God's promises are conditional, but we can have faith in all of them. However, it is not about naming and claiming a promise; The promises must be accompanied by prayer and a burning desire to know God's will for our lives. Although God wants us all to experience the best of Him, He also wants us to know and enjoy His presence in a personal way that expresses His sufficiency in the best possible way. Claiming a promise without the guidance of your Holy Spirit will lead to disappointments, disappointments and frustrations.
Sometimes, God brings a specific passage to our mind that gives hope and certainty to our hearts. At other times, it motivates us to pray and seek his wisdom in a specific matter. If we turn to God with faith, He will guide us according to his will. This, of course, will not happen overnight. Many times, God wants us to meditate on a certain biblical passage for some time before he gives us his address.
David did not build the temple, he waited for God's direction.
When King David sought the heart of God in his desire to build the temple, the Bible says: "And King David came and stood before the Lord" (2 Samuel 7:18). David did not order his men to begin construction. He waited for God's guidance and did good, because the Lord wanted it to be Solomon, the son of David, who did the work.
But God honored David's attitude and gave him a wonderful promise: "And your house and your kingdom will be established forever before your face, and your throne will be eternally stable" (2 Samuel 7:16). God always honors our desire to seek his direction and wisdom. If we go to God waiting for his answer, He will never disappoint us.
Different ways of God speak through time.
In Daniel's time, God spoke through visions, dreams and, sometimes, audibly. Today he speaks primarily through his Word, because he does not want us to get involved in anything that contradicts the Scriptures. Any verse can be taken out of context and distorted. But if we are faithful to the Word of God and interpret it in its context, we will know how to apply the precepts and promises of the Lord to our lives, and we will find strength to cling to the Lord in the most difficult situations. Instead of being emotionally thrown from one place to another, we learn to remain steadfast in our devotion and trust in Christ.
Therefore, consider the promises of God your spiritual anchors. Once you learn to follow Him, follow His direction to where He directs you, because the Lord never fails to fulfill His promises. Rather, it is teaching you to depend on Him meditating on His Word and listening to your voice.
Are you willing to wait patiently for Him to fulfill all that He has promised you, and rescue you as He did for Daniel? Never try to impose your time on God. On the contrary, cling to Him, anchor your heart to His Word and leave room for Him to do everything according to His plan and in His time. You will be happy to have done it.
We can say then that, the Word of God is, therefore, a compass, a guide and a book of instructions for life. Just as we use instruction manuals at work or in the kitchen, we must also use the Word of God as our source of wisdom and truth.