Saturday, September 16, 2006

You Can Run But You Can't Hide

Why do we spend so much time trying to hide from a God that knows all and sees all?
We go about our lives all trying to be like chameleons blending in. Afraid to be a contrast or a light in a dark world. Yes, even us Christians. Even Gods chosen. Look at the book of Exodus.
Exo 20:18 Now when all the people saw the thunder and the flashes of lightning and the sound of the trumpet and the mountain smoking, the people were afraid and trembled, and they stood far off
Exo 20:19 and said to Moses, "You speak to us, and we will listen; but do not let God speak to us, lest we die."
Exo 20:20 Moses said to the people, "Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may be before you, that you may not sin."

Exo 20:21 The people stood far off, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.

They were afraid of God because they were aware of their lack of righteousness before God. They were afraid of failing the "test".
So, we do today. It is easier to hide in the bushes than to "fess up". Or so we think.

Pro 28:13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Num 32:23 But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the LORD, and be sure your sin will find you out.


It does no good to hide from God. Confess and we shall have mercy. I don't know about you but I need mercy!

MERCY DROPS ROUND US ARE FALLING,
BUT FOR THE SHOWERS WE PLEAD!!

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Enlightened

Thanks to J.D. Hatfield for helping me with my new blog design, links, and all the other goodies you tech-savvy bloggers already know, and will be seeing soon on this site.