A question to be posed

At the Belgian ecclesia site there is a series going on about the necessity to look for and to find God. One of the presented ways its by going to look at the old writings which found their way from one generation to the next, throughout the ages.

From the writings people should come to see that they may find more insight in the happenings of the world and in the way human beings behave in this world and how we can stand straight in this system of things. There is also shown the way how people can gain encouragement and hope from spending time in God’s word.

It is not always easy to stand straight in life or to find your ways in life. For many people life seems a struggle. Lots of people can use some encouragement and need to find hope.  The hope available in God’s word ought to be reason enough to read it on a regular basis.

Often we hear people questioning God and His position and actions. But when going into discussion with such people we come to hear that they have no clue of what happened earlier in history. They only think about an apple for the story of Adam and Eve but have no idea what really happened there in the Garden of Eden and which promises where made already so early in human history. 

They often do not know that God has given everybody to see His works and to hear His Voice.
Today many are interested in the social media but are not so interested in going to look for the number 1 best seller of all time!
The Bible earns its place on the most read book, even when so many do not want to have a look at it. But they better did.

The Creator of everything has something to say to them and to you.  Whatever your situation is, God will speak to you about it.  Any problem, any obstacle, any hindrance or fear you may have has already been addressed by God in this book.

When you have questions in life it is not bad to pose them. Concerning the Book of books: the question is not “Should I read the Bible” but rather “When will I read the Bible?”

Preceding article:

Bible sayings about God

Bible, helmet of health, salvation and sword of the spirit

The article series to look for:

No insurmountable obstacles to come to know God

Daily Spiritual Food To prepare ourselves for the Kingdom of God

Cognizance at the doorstep or at the internet socket

In a world which knows no peace sharing blessed hope

Genuine message of salvation

God who knows the heart

The Right One to follow and to worship

May the Lord direct your hearts to …

Dealing with worries in our lives
God’s never-ending stream of much-needed mercies
Best intimate relation to look for
A voice and a Word given for wisdom

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find also:

1. Creator of heaven and earth and everything aroundיהוה The Only One Elohim who creates and gives all
2. Bible basic intro
3. Bible Word of God, inspired and infallible 
4. Trusting, Faith, calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #3 Voice of God #4 Words in Scripture
5. Trusting, Faith, calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #3 Voice of God #5 To meditate and Transform
6. Trusting, Faith, calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #3 Voice of God #6 Words to feed and communicate
7. True God giving His Word for getting wisdom
8. The Word of God in print
9. Bible, helmet of salvation, God’s Words put in the mouth of prophets for perfecting, to reprove and correct
10. Bible, God speaking words profitable for doctrine, for reproof and for correction
11. Bible, God’s Word to edify (ERV)
12. Bible, sword of the Spirit to come into the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man
13. Bible, helmet of health, salvation and sword of the spirit
14. Bible, best Book of books to get to know the truth 
15. No prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation
16. Eternal Word that tells everything
17. Hearing words to accept
18. Plain necessary food of the gospel
19. Looking for wisdom not departing from God’s Word
20. The holy spirit will bring back to your minds all the things told
21. True God giving His Word for getting wisdom
22. Words to inspire and to give wisdom
23. Bric-a-brac of the Bible
24. Bible a guide – Bijbel als gids 
25. Bible, best Book of books to get to know the truth 
26. Coming to understanding from sayings written long ago
27. We should use the Bible every day
28. May reading the Bible provoke us into action to set our feet on the narrow way
29. Feed Your Faith Daily
30. The Bible and names in it
31. Bible power to change
32. May reading the Bible provoke us into action to set our feet on the narrow way
33. A way to look for Christ, the Bible, Word of God
     

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Count your blessings

If you have food in the fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head, and a place to sleep, you are richer than three quarters of this world.

If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, or a few coins lying around, you are among the top 8% of the world’s wealthy.

If you woke up this morning with more health than sickness, you are more blessed than the million that will not survive this week.

If you have never experienced the danger of war, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation,

you are ahead of 500 million people in the world.

If your parents are still alive and still married,

you are blessed with a rare gift.

If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful, you are blessed because the majority can, but most do not.

If you can hold someone’s hand, touch them on the shoulder, or even hug them, you are blessed because you can offer a healing touch.

If you can read this message, you are more blessed than over countless millions in the world who cannot read at all.

Have a good day, count your blessings,

and remind others how blessed we all are.

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Companionship

In the Christadelphian Waymark of December 2008 you can find an article on Companionship.

some quotes:

We all need companionship. One of the curses particularly of western society is loneliness. ...

Loneliness can lead to feeling isolated, lead to depression and even lead to suicide. Some people are able to establish new friendships, but for others forming friendships is more difficult. For most people finding close friends that they can trust and confide in, is not easy.

Brethren and sisters in Christ are no different, often family can be far away and we all need companionship. But for us knowledge of the gospel message of hope, brings, or should bring, a totally different perspective. You see no matter what our circumstances, we are never alone!

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loneliness will not assail us to the point of despair.

...

Our primary relationship is with God, He is our Father and if we live according to the light of His word, then we have fellowship with Him. Fellowship with others who share the same precious faith comes as a product of fellowship with God.

... it is not good for one to seek isolation from those who share the same precious faith. But there are many who live in isolation through circumstance beyond their control, or who go into isolation because circumstances dictate that they must. Those in that position need the support and encouragement of all the other members of the body.

But if we do live alone then we still have that sure knowledge that God is ever mindful of His children. We can all read books about the Truth, read magazines, read exhortations, listen to tapes and in many do things that help to make us feel part of the one body. A husband and wife can support each other, but if companionship of other brethren and sisters is present, then this is a great blessing from God.

If we do have the companionship of brethren and sisters, let us then be grateful for it and make the most of our time with each other. Let the focus be upon building each other up and encouraging each other while we can. Let us never take this benefit for granted or neglect meeting together. Let us be givers and not takers, workers and not hinderers, supporters not complainers. Let us be grateful to God for companionship, yet content if need be to be dwell alone. Though we truly are never alone, for He is always with us.

 - Andy Peel

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