notes from lisa...

“ Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: [Let Him be your example in humility:] Who, although being essentially one with God and in the form of God [ possessing the fullness of the attributes which make God God], did not  think this equality with God was a thing to be eagerly grasped  or retained, But stripped Himself [of all privileges and rightful dignity], so as to assume the guise of a servant (slave), in that He became like men and was born a human being.   And after He had appeared in human form, He abased and humbled Himself [still further] and carried His obedience to the extreme of death, even the death of the cross! Therefore [because He stooped so low] God has highly exalted Him…”                              [Philippians 2:5-9a, AMP Bible]   ...

Time , what is it really—and what is for? We know, depending on our age, that it either flies quickly or, it drags on agonizingly slow. Often, when we are in trouble or facing tests time becomes of paramount importance to us. Basically, we become “clock-watcher’s”. Each second counts. We pray for release and count the days, weeks and sometimes, even years, expecting change to come in time . We expect God to respond according to time—our time. If He doesn’t move instantly, most of us can and will wait longer without becoming disillusioned immediately, but some turn their backs on God as soon as the going gets tough. Jesus explained how different people react in the parable of the sower. Jesus spoke of those who give up at the first sight of  trouble as those who fall upon “stony places” and don’t have any depth [Matthew 13:20]; so when trials come, they are consumed by them. He knows us—each of us, and what we can handle. Most of us, don't do the Job test too well; we...

There are so many verses of Scripture that are vastly misunderstood, because we remove them from the intended context. Sometimes, perhaps even most of the time, it is done innocently—or because that is the way   “it was always taught or preached” to us. However, at a point, we must take responsibility for our own understanding of God’s Word—none of us is exempt from knowing His Word; and none of us has a special claim or entitlement to the wonders of God’s Word once we know Him. His Word is available to every blood-bought believer, in its fullness, ready to be revealed to us, for the asking, if we are willing to give Him our attention. Having a understanding of His Word doesn’t make anyone special—just willing; and not having the knowledge doesn’t make anyone less able to grasp His Word—just (thus far) unwilling to devote the time and attention to learning His voice through His Word. The only way to get to know God and His voice requires spending time in His Word—that’s ...