The Voice that came to guide us

 

 

A few months ago, we embarked on a pilgrimage.
During the trek, we faced many questions.
We sought and got answers to our many questions.
But we also came to know that we had to make certain choices.
This was and is not always easy.

Persons around us tried to get us to go along with them.
It was tempting to respond to their calls to us.
But we also heard that voice from above.
A voice that sounded from the darkness
And gave us confidence.
We chose to listen to that Voice from the heights of the heavens.

It is the Voice of Truth
In Whom we may have confidence.

It is the Voice That led us to
the possibility of life.

Thus we came to see the Bread of life
Which came down from heaven like manna from God.

We allowed ourselves to be fed by that heavenly Bread
that made an inner fire come to burn
deep within us.

Thus on our journey we could emerge strengthened from a struggle
between all kinds of thoughts that sometimes dared to torment us.
But by listening to that Voice from the distant heights,
we were led to the light that carried us across the waters and valleys.
It brought us to faith,
that will strengthen us further in our life to come,
purified by the waters of God.

Lord God we are grateful to you for being willing to guide us on our trek.
We may still have a long way to go
to come to stand completely purified before Your throne?
But we ask You that You will be willing to continue with us,
in Jesus’ name.

 

How to find out that you belong to God’s people and are a chosen one

In many churches, people hear talk about God’s People. There are those who claim that these are no longer the Jews but the Christians. By this they mean those Christians who worship the Trinity. those Trinitarians then say that preaching is only for God’s people and that only the elect are saved.

The question here is who they see as chosen ones. The fact is that one can agree that only « elect » may acquire salvation and be blissful who will be allowed to reside in the Kingdom of God.

However much certain Christians may want it, one cannot exclude the Hebrew People from their role. The believing Jews belong to the People of God anyway – undeniably!

All people on earth are given the opportunity to know about God. They can see around them and find the wonders of the Lord. In more developed areas, people can also come into contact with the « written Word of God« . For example, one can say that many people can read the Bible. That Book of Books talks about a saviour who would come. That leader of trust is also said to be the Christ and the Bread of Life. That life-giving bread is at everyone’s disposal. It has been given to the whole world.

The question is who is hungry for it. Are those around us hungry? Are you hungry for what seems so elusive to many?

However, the sent of God is not as elusive or incomprehensible as many think. God is understanding and knows the needs of man. He wants to go into it, but he does want people to look for it.

God wants to satisfy you. He made His son pay the ransom for you and I, even all humanity. Christ Jesus was not haughty, but humbled himself and let sinners come to him. He received and ate with them.

Jesus Christ can be seen as the only mirror of election and the only ground of salvation. Our concern and need do not save us, but only faith in him. Jesus is the chosen one of God who was authorized to act as the ruler of the mentor and completer of faith.

True faith is a gift of grace from God. In this world there are many who call themselves Christians and claim that as believers they belong to that People of God. But when we speak to them and hear how they do not worship the God of Christ, but a deity they call the « Holy Trinity, » we realize that they have deviated far from the truth and still have a long way to go. to be counted with that People of God.

As a community of believers, or ecclesia, we can only act as servants and invite everyone to become a participant in the pilgrimage to the narrow gate of the Kingdom of God. By opening our doors to everyone who wants to hear, we will be able to help people hear and allow the Spirit to penetrate them. For it is God’s Spirit who determines everything. It is He who calls people to Himself and gives them insight. We as servants of God can only position ourselves in such a way that we give people direction to get to know both Jesus Christ and His Heavenly Father.

We must be ready for the hungry and thirsty. As brothers and sisters, we must welcome outsiders and make them as pleasant as possible without going against the Will of God. Brotherhood with Christ must always come first and that family, being a child of God, must persuade people to also want to become children of God.

Only when the conditions described in the Bible are met can one proceed as a child of God and become part of the blessed People of God.

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Previous

1. Beginning of a Pilgrimage
2. There were also loyal persons among the Jews
3. Gathering and meeting for God
4. A world where one must make oneself clearly known #1 From the first to the 19th century
5. Choose the right name for your travel registration

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2. On the Edge of Believing
3. Seeds and weeds for being the greatest nation
4. Should church members question preachers about the doctrine that is not in the Holy Bible?
5. Israel – A look at the land and people of Israel
6. A Community to be holy
7. When believing in God’s existence and His son, possessing a divine legislation
8. God’s Plan, Purpose and teachings
9. Marriage of Jesus 10 Old and New Covenant
10. Patriarch Abraham, Muslims, Christians and the son of God
11. Inculturation today calling for a different attitude
12. Culture War Christianity in American history
13. Right wing thinking – Christian Nationalism – Extremism – Fascism – Nazism
14. Actions to be a reflection of openness of heart
15. No shepherds in the field in December
16. Christians are increasingly mixing and matching their faith in unexpected ways
17. Directions to the Called ones
18. A non-degrading people
19. Lovers of God, seekers and lovers of truth
20. We are redeemed; we are “bought with a price”
21. Making sure to be ready and to belong to the escaped ones
22. Pesach and a lot of brokenness in the world
23. God calls us His people, and we call Him our God
24. God’s promise for his people
25. Today’s thought “Being made prosperous and numerous on conditions” (May 13)
26. Today’s Thought “Given for a light to the Gentile” (June 24)
27. Thought for today November 6: Jews coming with fear unto Jehovah and to His goodness in these latter days
28. Today’s thought “Joining with their brothers” (November 22)
29. Today’s thought “Call to listen to God ” (December 08)
30. Today’s thought “How have I burdened you?” (December 08)
31. Today’s thought “What sorrow awaits rebellious people” (December 17)
32. Today’s thought “Crisis among believers” (December 20)
33. Why is the nation of Israel being restored?
34. The Return of Israel