IT ALL HAS TO DO WITH, "THE FOUNDATIONS"

"If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (Psalm 11:3)

There is always more insights on Biblical texts.  I have shared before that when I first studied our text in depth many years ago, I discovered that the textual construction is not a question; it is a statement, a fact.  "If the foundations are destroyed," there is absolutely nothing any personage or groups can do-- --- nothing.  We may pray, evangelize, demonstrate, vote "Kingdom Principles" in elections in our countries, but the reality is, "If the foundations are destroyed,"-------  nothing.  We might as well do as Paul said concerning the resurrection, "If the dead are not raised, let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die."

Our Lord Jesus Christ teaches us that only he/she and, I might add, a nation, culture, people group which is founded upon Jesus Himself and Jesus' Words will survive.  Take another look today at the state of affairs in the United States of America and argue with the premise.  Perhaps a good prayer is from Isaiah 58:12, "Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls...."

Father, in Jesus' Name, I pray that I will never allow, "....the foundations..," which is my life in You to be, "destroyed."  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"I Will Give Thanks To You...."

"I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds."  (Psalm 9:1, NIV)

On our way home a couple of days ago, this came to me.  I was recounting the faithfulness of our Lord Jesus Christ over my life time; I gave, "....thanks...with all my heart"; therefore, when I was with a friend of mine yesterday, I told him some of which I had shared before, but told again, "....of all Your wonderful deeds."  Recalling and giving thanks is good.

Father, in Jesus' Name, some times I wonder why You are so good to me.  Then, I consider You, and have a little more "understanding."

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2