Wednesday, September 10, 2008
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12
Then shall you return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serves God and him that serves Him not.
Malachi 3:18
But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1 Corinthians 2:14
Good Morning Beloved,
Discernment….. Webster’s describes it as:
…..Keenness and accuracy of mental vision; penetration is the power of seeing deeply into a subject in spite of everything that intercepts the view; discrimination is a capacity of tracing out minute distinctions and the nicest shades of thought. A discerning person is not easily misled; one of a penetrating mind sees a multitude of things which escape others; a discriminating judgment detects the slightest differences.
Real discernment is a gift from God. For the Christian, it involves faith and trust in our God. How many times have we been in a situation, and a thought came to mind that did not make sense at the time, but later on it did. God is a great father, and He teaches us, based on what He knows we can handle. I drive, but my routes have been pretty much routine. I was on my way to a rehearsal, in an area I had never driven before, outside of my city. I was approaching an exit, and “something said” to take it. I argued within myself… “that doesn’t look right, that’s not what it says on these directions”. I kept going straight thinking I would see my exit up ahead. The next thing I know I was greeted by a sign that said “Anne Arundal County”… I was trying to get to Laurel, MD. (I know people outside of the DC/Metro area have no idea what I’m talking about… trust me… I was way off). I didn’t know what to do, then I had another thought…. “oh no… I’m heading straight for the Bay Bridge!”… now there was a time in my life where I would have had a complete breakdown AND a panic attack. This time I looked over at my daughter and laughed. I said, “Oh well, I know there is a way to turn around, because I am not going over the bridge”. You see, I was already really late because of my little ’detour’. I ended up turning around, and the next time I heard that “Something” in my heart, I listened. I made it to a certain point, admitted I was lost, called my friend, and she came to my rescue. It makes me realize that God is talking, we’re just not listening. Other voices are talking too, and they are drowning out His. Media voices, political voices, familial voices, some well meaning, some not. Some are righteous and holy, others are reprobate and sacrilegious. Discernment will cause us to realize truth. It is one of our most valuable tools, and something God delighted in giving us.
….. and that’s Good News right there!
U Blessed,
Have A Fabulous Day!
Regina
Cartoonist’s Comment:
The Hebrew word translated repent is nacham, which means to turn around, or change one’s mind. On the highway of sin, there is only one destination. Repentance takes us in the opposite direction, to the road that leads to life. (Matthew 7:14 NIV)
Cartoonist’s Comment:
There are plenty of voices in this world telling us that we are going to fail. But if we keep our attention on the Lord and His Word, and trust in Him, we will succeed.
Joyful ‘toons animation by:
Regina,
Thank you for sharing the cartoons on your blog. I am glad to know my cartoons are being put to good use.
Today is my little cousin “Twinkles” 5th birthday! Happy Birthday poopie-snoops! :0)
