OPERATION FIRM FOUNDATONS
I Samuel 2:8b,9a (MSG)
“For the very structures of earth are God’s;
he has laid out his operations on a firm foundation.
He protectively cares for his faithful friends, step by step…”
More Founding Truths/Scriptures:
“God’s Business is putting things Right; He loves getting the lines straight, setting us straight. Once we’re standing tall, we can look Him straight in the eye.” Psalm 11:7 (MSG)
“The LORD is our Rock.” Psalm 31:3; 89:26 (thru 37)
Isaiah 28:16; 42:11b; 51:3; 58:12; 60:18
“The LORD our Home.” Psalm 90:1(&2); 91:1,2,9,10
“And I will place the solitary in families…” Psalm 68:6
“I will bring you back Home…” Zephaniah 3:17-20
What’s important to God is beautiful to me. In other words, when I follow Jesus with all my heart, I am fulfilled (because I’m not ‘only’ pleasing God but I’m also doing what I was created and called to do!). Rhema rooted in the belief that God is Good…and looking out, ultimately, for ‘only’ my good; i.e., ‘Father (Abba) knows best’!
II Samuel 22:17-25 (MSG)
I Samuel 15:29 (KJV & MSG)
Yes, God hates sin because it separates us from Him. But also because it fosters condemnation AND causes us to become doubtful and (even) more selfish.
Ponderings of a Sojourner 