Hey everyone! First of all let me say how grateful I am that you (whoever you may be) are reading my blog; thank you so much for reading and praying! Secondly let me apologize for not updating it more regularly. I talked to my mom the other night and she encouraged me to be more consistent, so I will try!
Last weeks class on the "Second Coming" was a real learning experience, and I have finally gotten a pretty good idea of what my end times beliefs are. I say "a pretty good idea" because I will not assume to know exactly what the book of Revelation means in every respect, but I have a good idea based on the rest of what Gods word says concerning the end times and His coming. Anyway, this week we have a class on missions and being called to the mission field which has already been fantastic and so interesting!
Every day I continue to grow in my knowledge of God, and it is changing me in many ways. But, I have also noticed how resilient the flesh is. It does not want to die! All of my desires, dreams, passions, hopes and fears are fighting for dear life, literally! This is great because it shows how much God is doing. Now, that's not to say that it is comfortable or easy because that couldn't be farther from the truth, but wow, when those earthly things are replaced with Godly desires, dreams, passions and hopes, everything looks a whole lot different. When you actually start allowing God to "renew your mind" then you start realizing how messed up human minds are. Its wonderful!!! I am determined to get rid of this human perspective, because it is deadly! Looking at our lives, the problems and difficulties, with human eyes can really be quite frightening and discouraging; don't you think? I mean come on, a mountain looks pretty big from the ground with my eyes. I want new eyes, spiritual ones that only God can give. A new perspective, that is in no way earthly, but divine! That mountain doesn't look so big from the sky when I'm looking down with the vision of the Almighty God. And that's what He wants us Christians to have! A new vison, a renewed mind (Rom 12), so that we can live a victorious christian life. Look at Isiah 40:31! When it talk about "rising up on wings as eagles," its not just talking about our future eternal life with Christ, but the way we are to live on a daily basis. We are to rise above the earthly concerns, troubles and difficulties! An Eagle is a heavenly creature, and dwells there. So are we to be as believers. Even though we are of the earth, God wants to give us heavenly minds and hearts! Isn't that just so amazing!?
I have more to tell, so I will try to post again in the next two days! Keep Checking! And thank you for your prayers! Please leave comments!!!
God bless, Emmanuel
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E-man! I just wanted to say that your posts are very encouraging, and to keep it up.
ReplyDeleteIll write more when ive got the time....
stay savage,
-Dave
That was really encouraging Emmanuel, Thank you! Ugh, I want to get rid of my aggravating human perspective too! I really hope you continue to enjoy your time there and the rest of your trip! Keep learning... and keep writing!
ReplyDelete~Audrey