KEEPING COMPANY WITH GOD

Jesus speaks to His disciples in Mark  13:31 saying, "Sky and earth will wear out; my words won't wear out." So, He also speaks to me.  And in Deuteronomy  4:29, "If you seek God, your God, you'll be able to find him if you're serious, looking for him with your whole heart and soul." Then fnally, Psalm 36:10 tells me, "Keep on loving your friends; do your work in welcoming hearts." 

What do these three verses mean for me?  So glad you asked..

The words and commands of Mark, Deuteronomy and Psalms have touched my heart today with the promise of God's words never wearing out; they will always be good.  They either command or encourage, no matter where I choose to read. 

II wish more people enjoyed reading the Bible.  Even those in the church seem to think it is an effort.  And the world at large has determined it is of no value.  It seems they have forgotten the importance of this book.  It's value only increases as it is read and reread. It is how I keep company with God.

 Keeping company with God helps me to walk steadily with Him and not get overly excited when my humanness shows and God's righteousness disappears.  That happens regularly for me.  I have to remind myself over and over... God is in me...let Him be visible!

It is a BIG task.  Probably it is not bigger for me than for others, but big enough to make my head spin.  But I don't want my head to be spinning out of  control.  Enough is enough!  Grab onto Christ's hand, young lady!  Yes, I talk to myself as I would a child!  Because letting your head spin is childish, right?

So, what do I do? I get right back to the Bible, head re-attached and re-read God's command for the future, which starts right now.  "Keep on loving your friends; do your work in welcoming hearts."  I can do that; no problem!

So, as the world becomes more humanistic and unstable and the world's people more self-invested, I hope to stick out like the sun on a cloudy day by being close to my Lord, His directions and purposes.
And I "Thank you, Lord" for your words and your love that will last forever!

 Grant that the rest of my life and my simple words will be pleasing to you.

Jo