SCRIP-BITS

Oh Friends, I’m tired talking about evil forebodings and negative possibilities that are either occurring or can occur in our world, so I’ve decided, or rather, the Spirit has led me to deal with a more positive topic, one on which there’s absolutely no doubt; the uniqueness and omnipotence of our God. However Friends, please don’t think for one moment that true Christianity is all about the feel good church or feel good spiritual environment because it isn’t. Of course we all need to feel strong, safe and reassured in our faith, but Christianity is a reality based movement, based on the real life happenings in our world; health, wealth, good, evil and all the elements contained therein. That means we can’t run and hide from calamities, which are a natural part of all life. But ultimately, our earthly reality is surrounded by and raised to a higher level by a spiritual capacity and capability derived from an omnipotent, omniscient, forgiving, merciful and ever-LOVING God, who made the world and all therein, and whom we sincerely worship, revere and gladly magnify. Yes Friends, the Spirit is definitely at work! (smile) So with that glowing, Bruh Paul like intro, let’s look at our Bit and some other scriptures that laud and magnify our great God. The Bit comes from Psalm 86, a prayer of Bruh David, titled, ‘Teach me thy way, O Lord,’ which is something we all ought to continually ask of our omnipotent God, since we can only do His bidding, be obedient to His will, if we know what He desires of us. Anyway, within this prayer, as was the custom, Bruh David gratefully acknowledges, in loud proclamation, the unique position of the Lord God Jehovah: ‘Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.’ (Ps.86:8-10) And all God’s people exclaimed, Wow! Why? Because those words are as full of gospel truth as any words could ever be. Our God is certainly the ONE and ONLY TRUE God! His attributes run the whole gamut; from all powerful, all knowing, all seeing, to kind, merciful, forgiving and ever LOVING! Oh mih people, there is none other like Him in existence, for it’s He who created creation as we know it. Now hear Bruh Paul provide corroboration on the matter. ‘As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one. For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there may be gods many, and lords many,) But to us there is but ONE God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we (live) by him.’ (1 Cor.8:4-6) Oh Friends, who else but a most kind, considerate, caring and LOVING God would have sent His only Son to this wicked and terrible earth to die for a bunch of ungrateful sinners eh? Only the magnificent and all caring God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob! And the beauty, power and glory of our God is nothing new my brethren. It’s been on display from man’s earliest days. Listen to Moses in his song, talking about the momentous occasion when the Lord parted the Red Sea, allowing His Chosen People to cross it on dry land, then returned the water to its natural state, swallowing up the entire Egyptian army that was pursuing them. ‘Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods (the mighty ones)? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?…The Lord shall reign for ever and ever.’ (Ex.15:11,18) And here’s what Bruh David said when he communed with God, after they made their famous covenant. ‘Wherefore thou art great, O Lord God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God besides thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.’ (2 Sam.7:22) Now that’s an undisputable fact my people! And just like we ought to do today Friends, but are sadly botching the job, Bruh David taught his offspring about true faith in the God of his fathers. Consequently, Cousin Sol was strong, sure, and bold enough, when the Ark of the Covenant was moved in to the temple, to stand before the Lord’s altar in the presence of all Israel, spread forth his hands to heaven and say: ‘Lord God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on the earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart. Who hast kept with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him: thou spakest also with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thine hand, as it is this day.’ (1 Kin.8:23-24) Oh mih people, how many of our children will be able to stand strong and proud before the Lord and utter such grateful and praising words eh? Unfortunately, not too many. But there’s still time for us to work on it, so please let’s begin RIGHT NOW to teach them about the ONE, TRUE GOD. However, in terms of the Bit, space and time have run out on us today. Fear not though my Friends, for tomorrow, our Heavenly Father willing, we’ll continue to laud and magnify Him. Till then, please walk safely in peace and LOVE, under His protection. Much LOVE!…and God said…Let there be light…and there was light…only a most powerful and supernatural Deity can do that…