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Isaiah 28:16-17
Therefore thus says the Lord GOD:
“Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation,
A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation;
Whoever believes will not act hastily.
17 Also I will make justice the measuring line,
And righteousness the plummet;
The hail will sweep away the refuge of lies,
And the waters will overflow the hiding place.
The Bible is a very
practical book and as we symbollically dissect it; we begin to
understand God’s mind and heart for our lives. Nothing is new on this earth. All
truths come from the mind of Christ, which we interweave into our life which
gives it direction and meaning.
Within the topic of foundation,
I have learned so much about myself and my relationship with God that I cannot help
but to feel awed by the sheer magnitude of God and his plan for us. When I began
with this study, it gave me a better understanding of God’s mind and what He
expects from me as a believer.
When you get a second
chance, like I did, then you want to build more accurately. You want to avoid
any time wasters and skew building projects. And you avoid false teachings and
people. You know what the results are when you don’t listen or think it’s okay
to add sin to your life. Tose small lies who you think no one will know. However,
God knows, and if you don’t listen, He will expose you. It’s that simple.
Now, when I read about
obedience, I don’t argue about the whys and how comes. I listen and I do.
The scripture “And I
will make justice the measuring line, and righteousness the plummet” from Isaiah 28:17 uses construction descriptions to
convey spiritual truths to us. We talked much about the vertical line and what
it signifies.
The vertical line is
symbolic of the plumb line that has to stay true in the hand of the carpenter,
the Father. No one could move this line. Only Jesus could bring us into
alignment and reconnect us with God when He became the sacrificial lamb on the
Cross.
Jesus became the spotless
lamb that had to go through the Sheep Gate and lay down his life. But it begun
with a decision to lay down his will to do God’s will. In the process of
obeying, Jesus became the perfect example of one who lays down his life.
Too much emphasis is
given to self-actualization that we forget that it’s about self-denial when we
want to follow Christ. The self has no place when we build a foundation.
Too much emphasis on self-actualization
causes you to lose the primary goal, and that is to follow Christ. To lay down
yourself and be like-minded with Christ.
When the soldiers
spread His arms across the horizontal beam, Jesus became not only the plumb line
but also the string line. The Man who connected us with God and our fellow brethren.
We are indeed our brother’s keeper. The perfect example to us in surrender and brotherhood.
Purpose of the
string line.
The purpose of a string
line is to create a straight, level line over a long distance. It ensures that
structures are aligned horizontally. This involves a string tightly stretched between
two points. The
string acts as a guide for laying bricks, tiles, or other materials in a
straight line. This is often used in masonry, landscaping and other tasks
which require a straight level line.
In summary, while a plumb line ensures vertical accuracy,
a string line ensures horizontal alignment. Both are indispensable for
achieving precision in construction projects.
What does it
mean for us, and how can it be applied?
- Justice as the
Measuring Line:
- Meaning: In construction, a measuring line
ensures that structures are built straight and true. Similarly, justice
is the standard by which actions and decisions are measured. It
represents fairness, equity, and moral rightness.
- Example: Imagine a judge in a courtroom. The
judge uses the law (justice) as the standard to determine the outcome of
cases. Just as a measuring line ensures a wall is straight, justice
ensures that decisions are fair and unbiased.
- Righteousness as the
Plummet:
- Meaning: A plummet (or plumb line) is a tool
used to ensure vertical accuracy in construction. Righteousness, in this
context, represents moral integrity and uprightness. It is the standard
by which individuals’ actions are evaluated.
- Example: Consider a person known for their
honesty and integrity. Their actions are consistently upright, much like
a wall built true to a plumb line. Their righteousness serves as a model
for others, ensuring that their behaviour aligns with moral and ethical
standards.
Practical
Applications
- Personal Integrity:
- Justice: Strive to treat others fairly and make
decisions based on what is right and just. For example, if you’re in a
leadership position, ensure that your actions benefit everyone equally
and are not biased.
- Righteousness: Maintain personal integrity in all your
dealings. This means being honest, keeping your promises, and acting
ethically even when no one is watching.
- Community and
Society:
- Justice: Advocate for laws and policies that
promote fairness and equity. For instance, support initiatives that aim
to reduce inequality and provide equal opportunities for all.
- Righteousness: Encourage and model ethical behaviour
within your community. This could involve volunteering, helping those in
need, and promoting a culture of honesty and respect.
- Spiritual Life:
- Justice: Align your actions with the principles
of justice as taught in the Word of God. This might involve standing up
for the oppressed and ensuring that your actions reflect God’s standards
of fairness.
- Righteousness: Live a life that reflects your
spiritual values. This means striving to be morally upright and letting
your faith guide your actions and decisions.
Using justice as your measuring line and righteousness as your plummet,
you can build a life that is pleasing to God and morally upright, much like a
well-constructed building that stands strong and true.
By using images, Jesus himself spoke to the nation of Israel. Using parables
to convey the heart of the Father and His Kingdom. We see this same application
of symbols in other areas of the Bible as well.
Symbols that
convey scriptural truths.
- The Tree and Its
Fruits:
Matthew 7:17-20
17Even so every good tree bringeth forth good
fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18A good
tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good
fruit. 19Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into
the fire. 20Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Meaning: This metaphor illustrates that good trees produce good fruit, and bad
trees produce bad fruit. It emphasizes that our actions (fruits) reflect our
true character (tree).
- The Bread of Life:
John 6:35
And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me
shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
Meaning: Jesus refers to Himself as the “bread of
life,” symbolizing that He is essential for spiritual sustenance and eternal
life, just as bread is essential for physical nourishment.
- The Light of the
World:
John 8:12
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he
that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Meaning: Jesus describes Himself as the “light of the world,” indicating that He
brings spiritual illumination and guidance, dispelling the darkness of sin and
ignorance.
- The Good Shepherd:
Psalm 23:1
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
John 10:11
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
Meaning: God is likened to a shepherd who cares for and
protects His sheep (followers). This simile highlights God’s guidance,
provision, and protection.
- The Vine and the
Branches:
John 15:5
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him,
the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
Meaning: Jesus compares Himself to a vine and His followers to branches. It emphasizes
the importance of remaining connected to Him to bear spiritual fruit.
- The Armor of God:
Ephesians 6:10-18
10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord,
and in the power of his might. 11Put on the
whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the
devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh
and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of
the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of
God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to
stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins
girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15and your feet shod with the preparation of the
gospel of peace; 16above all, taking the
shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of
the wicked. 17And take the helmet of
salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18praying always with all prayer and supplication
in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication
for all saints;
Meaning: This image describes the spiritual armour that believers must wear to
stand firm against evil. These spiritual tools strengthen you and protect you to stand firm on that what the Lord has begun in our lives.
- The Potter and the
Clay:
Isaiah 64:8
But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter;
and we all are the work of thy hand.
Meaning: God is depicted as a potter who shapes and moulds His people (the clay)
according to His will. This metaphor emphasizes God’s sovereignty and our need
to be pliable in His hands. When God speaks to you in this metaphor,
self-actualization has no foot to stand on. To be pliable, you must lay down
your life.
- The Rock:
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;
My buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
Meaning: God is described as a rock, symbolizing His strength, stability, and
reliability. This metaphor reassures believers of God’s unchanging nature and
protection.
- The Mustard Seed:
Matthew 13:31-32
31Another parable put he forth unto them, saying,
The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and
sowed in his field: 32which indeed is the
least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and
becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches
thereof.
Meaning: Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a mustard seed, which starts small
but grows into a large tree. It illustrates the growth and expansive nature of
God’s kingdom.
- The Lost Sheep:
Luke 15:4-7
4What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not
leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost,
until he find it? 5And when he hath found
it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6And
when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying
unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in
heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just
persons, which need no repentance.
Meaning: This parable describes a shepherd who leaves ninety-nine sheep to find one
lost sheep. It highlights God’s love and concern for everyone, emphasizing His
desire to bring the lost back to Him.
These metaphors not
only enrich the biblical narrative, but also provide profound insights into
spiritual truths and principles that are applicable to our lives today. This makes
this a reliable and relevant book.
Two lines
As in any building project, we must ensure that we stay true
to this line. But this line is actually two lines working as one.
Isaiah 44:24
Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee
from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the
heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
John 17: 22-26
And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that
they may be one, even as we are one: 23I in
them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world
may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. 24Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast
given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast
given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. 25O righteous Father, the world hath not known
thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. 26And I have declared unto them thy name, and
will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and
I in them.
As the vertical line connects the heavenlies with the earth,
the horizontal line represents the connection between man and God. That connection
was established by Christ through love. He showed us the way to be in perfect
alignment with God by the way of the Cross.
Without fellowship with God, we would have struggled to fulfil
the commandments of God. We still would have to go up to the temple in
Jerusalem to find forgiveness for our sins by the sacrifice of a spotless lamb.
However, Jesus made that easier.
Not only must the string line be perfectly aligned with God,
but it must also be perfectly aligned with our brothers. We need each other to
really stand strong and be as one to honour the Trinity. It ensures our health,
happiness and overhaul well-being as we transfigure from glory to glory. We
cannot function alone. We share the earth with others and must co-exist in
unity. This is called a Church (not a building). A place of fellowship and
companionship.
First off, we are called to be in fellowship with God.
1Corinthians 1:9
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship
of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have
fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us
from all sin.
What are the benefits of being in fellowship with God? Let’s
look at Psalms 91 for the answer.
1 He that dwelleth in
the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge
and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome
pestilence. 4 He shall cover thee with his
feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield
and buckler. 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for
the terror by night; nor for the arrow that lieth by day; 6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in
darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten
thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. 8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see
the reward of the wicked. 9 Because thou
hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall
any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 11 For
he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest
thou dash thy foot against a stone. 13 Thou
shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou
trample under feet. 14 Because he hath set
his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because
he hath known my name. 15 He shall call
upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver
him, and honour him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my
salvation.
· Verse 1 Revelation When
we live in the secret place of the Highest, God reveals himself to us. When
Moses hid himself in the cleft of the rock, God passed him. That encounter was so
illuminating that the nation of Israel could not look at him and he had to
cover his face.
Exodus 33
17
And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast
spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name. 18
And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. 19
And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will
proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will
be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. 20
And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and
live. 21
And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand
upon a rock: 22
And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I
will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I
pass by: 23
And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my
face shall not be seen.
Exodus 34
29
And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two
tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that
Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. 30
And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses,
behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.
· Verse 2 Shelter: God
is our shelter in all circumstances. When we stay in fellowship with Him, we
cannot falter or stumble.
Psalms
31:20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them from all
human intrigues; you keep them safe in your dwelling from accusing tongues.
Isaiah
4:6 It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day,
and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain.
· Verse 2 Stronghold,
when we run to God and stay in His presence, we are untouchable.
Psalms 37:39
The salvation of the righteous
comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
Psalms 144:2
He is my loving God and my
fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who
subdues peoples under me.
Psalms 27:1
The LORD is my light and my
salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom
shall I be afraid?
· Verse 3: Deliverer.
Psalms 140:7
Sovereign LORD, my
strong deliverer, you shield my head in the day of battle.
Romans 11:26
And in this way, all Israel will
be saved. As it is written: “The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn
godlessness away from Jacob.
· Verse 4: Covering.
Numbers 9:15-23
15
Now on the day that the tabernacle was raised up, the cloud covered the
tabernacle, the tent of the Testimony; from evening until morning it was above
the tabernacle like the appearance of fire. 16
So it was always: the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by
night. 17 Whenever the cloud was taken up
from above the tabernacle, after that the children of Israel would journey; and
in the place where the cloud settled, there the children of Israel would pitch
their tents. 18 At the command of the LORD
the children of Israel would journey, and at the command of the LORD they would
camp; as long as the cloud stayed above the tabernacle they remained encamped. 19 Even when the cloud continued long, many days
above the tabernacle, the children of Israel kept the charge of the LORD and
did not journey. 20 So it was, when the
cloud was above the tabernacle a few days: according to the command of the LORD
they would remain encamped, and according to the command of the LORD they would
journey. 21 So it was, when the cloud
remained only from evening until morning: when the cloud was taken up in the
morning, then they would journey; whether by day or by night, whenever the
cloud was taken up, they would journey. 22
Whether it was two days, a month, or a year that the cloud remained above the
tabernacle, the children of Israel would remain encamped and not journey; but
when it was taken up, they would journey. 23
At the command of the LORD they remained encamped, and at the command of the
LORD they journeyed; they kept the charge of the LORD, at the command of the
LORD by the hand of Moses.
· Verse 4: Trust.
Psalms 7:1
O LORD
my God, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And
deliver me,
2 Samuel 22:31
As for
God, His way is perfect;
The word of the LORD is proven;
He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
· Verse 5: Deliver
Exodus 3:7-8
And the LORD said: “I have surely
seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry
because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows. 8 So I have come down to deliver them out of the
hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up from that land to a good and large
land, to a land flowing with milk and honey.
Job 6:23-24
Or,
‘Deliver me from the enemy’s hand’?
Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of oppressors’?
24 “Teach me, and I will hold my tongue;
Cause me to understand wherein I have erred.
· Verse 7: Protection
Psalms 61: 1-4
Hear my cry, O God; Attend to
my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth I will cry to
You, When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3 For You have been a shelter for me, A
strong tower from the enemy.
4 I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I
will trust in the shelter of Your wings.
· Verse 8: Eyesight Restoration
Psalm 146:8
“The Lord openeth the eyes of the
blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the
righteous.”
Psalms 119:18
“Open thou mine eyes, that I may
behold wondrous things out of thy law.”
1 Samuel 14:27
But Jonathan heard not when his
father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the
rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and
put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened.
John 9:6-7
When he had thus spoken, he spat
on the ground and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the
blind man with the clay,
7
And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation,
Sent.) He went his way, therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
· Verse 9: Habitation
Exodus 15:2
The LORD [is] my strength and song, and he is become my
salvation: he [is] my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's
God, and I will exalt him.
Chronicles 2 6:2
But I have built an house of
habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.
Job 8:6
If thou [wert] pure and upright;
surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy
righteousness prosperous.
Psalms 71:3
Be thou my strong habitation,
whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for
thou [art] my rock and my fortress.
Ephesians 2:22
In whom ye also are builded
together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Jude 1:6
And the angels which kept not
their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in
everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
· Verse 10: Healer
Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be
healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.
Jeremiah 33:6
Behold, I will bring it health
and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of
peace and truth.
1 Peter 2:24
Who his own self bare our sins in
his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto
righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
· Verse 11: Angelic Protection
Luke 4:10
For it is written, ‘He will
command His angels concerning you to guard you carefully.’
Matthew 18:10
"See that you do not despise
one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven
continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven.”
Hebrews 1:14
“Are not all angels ministering
spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?”
· Verse 13: Daily Victory
Deuteronomy 20:4
For the Lord your God is he who
goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.’
1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives
us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him
who strengthens me.
John 16:33
I have said these things to you,
that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take
heart; I have overcome the world.”
· Verse 14: Faithfulness
1 Samuel 26:23
May the LORD repay every man for
his righteousness and his faithfulness; for the LORD delivered you into my hand
today, but I would not stretch out my hand against the LORD’s anointed.
Psalms 36:5
Your
mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
· Verse 15: God Knows My Name
Isaiah 43:1
"But now, this is what the
Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear,
for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.’"
John 10:14-15
"I am the good shepherd; I
know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the
Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep."
Psalms 139:1-3
"You have searched me, Lord,
and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts
from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with
all my ways."
· Verse 16: Long Life
1 Kings 3:10-13
The speech pleased the Lord, that
Solomon had asked this thing. 11 Then God said to him: “Because you have asked
this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches
for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for
yourself understanding to discern justice, 12 behold, I have done according to
your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there
has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after
you.
Proverbs 3:2
For
length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.
· Verse 16: Salvation
Joshua
The title of this book is appropriately named after its
central figure, Joshua. His original name is Hoshea, “Salvation” (Num. 13:8);
but Moses evidently changes it to Yehoshua, “Yahweh Is Salvation” (Num. 13:16).
He is also called Yeshua, a shortened form of Yehoshua. This is the Hebrew
equivalent of the Greek name Iesous (Jesus). Thus, the Greek title given to the
book in the Septuagint is Iesous Naus, “Joshua the Son of Nun.”
The Latin title is Liber Josue, the “Book of Joshua.”
Joshua’s name is symbolic of the fact that although he is the
leader of the Israelite nation during the conquest, the Lord is the Conqueror.
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Luke 19:9-10
And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this
house, because he also is a son of Abraham; 10 for the Son of Man
has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Romans 1:16-17
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the
power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also
for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed
from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”
The entire Bible is filled with our connection with God. If we
are willing to be led and wash our eyes at the pool of Siloam, we, too, will
receive the full understanding of what it means to be truly in a relationship
with God. This is my goal.
Not that I’m even close to really understanding it. To really
understand the depth and height and weight of God and the relationship we should
have could only be fulfilled once we are with Him. But the glimpses we receive
now are enough to leave us speechless and in awe of God’s sovereignty and might.
The opposite of not having a relationship with God is also true.
Psalms 101:5
Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy;
the one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, him I will not endure. (NKJ)
Psalms 101:5
Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, him will I put to
silence; whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, him will I not endure. NIV
Psalms 15:1-3
1LORD, who may abide in
Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill?
2He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness,
and speaks the truth in his heart;
3He
who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor does
he take up a reproach against his friend; (NKJ)
Psalms 50:20-23
20You sit and speak
against your brother; you slander your own mother's son.
21These things you have done, and I kept silent;
you thought that I was altogether like you; but I will rebuke you, and set them
in order before your eyes.
22"Now consider this, you who forget God,
lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver:
23Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; and to him
who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God." (NKJ)
Having the
string line in our lives aligns us with God the Father, God the Son and God the
Holy Spirit. Without Him, we are nothing.
My prayer
is that as you read this bible study with me that you, too, will realize that
you need God in your life. Establishing that string line is vital for your
growth and maturity in Christ. All the other things in our lives are only fluff
and meaningless without God.
Set up
the pillar of fellowship in your life and see what God will do in you and
through you.
Next time
I will look at the fellowship of brothers.
What does
it mean when I say, “I’m my brother’s keeper?”
Grace
and peace to you.