Bibledoorajar: On My Terms

     Moses and Aaron have laid out the terms. Pharoah had assumed that the Hebrew people were his, but God made it clear. The Hebrew people are His. They are to be let go and to be allowed to go to a place three days away to worship Him. Pharoah: "I will not, they are mine"; God: "Yes you will, they are Mine." And in establishing the parameters of this "battle", God revealed the true nature of Egypt's heart--a people willing to subject another. But was God content to see His people as beasts of burden for another? No, and the people doing it would be judged. In time, all of their evil motives would be exposed and then judgement could come.

     History is replete with examples of similar scenes. Even now God's people are being persecuted in places around the world. People are not being allowed to go "three days hence" to worship the Living God in the place of His choosing. History has shown that judgement has fallen on nations who have attempted to burden God's people and this will continue to be the case. Many scholars say a time will come which will be even more worrisome for the Jews particularly when the Man of Sin is revealed. But even then, Jesus will return and impose final judgments.

     The Lord has always assured His people that the battle is His. We can lift up songs of praise knowing that He is near. He will not forsake us. The apostle Paul wrote these words in order that the believers could be assured.

 "Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, rather give place to wrath, for it is written, Vengeance is Mine says the Lord, I will repay".
                                         Romans 12:19

We take courage and sing glory and honor to Him for the battle is His. Be strong. Your redemption is at hand. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Bibledoorajar readies for the King to come for His bride

     Our country girl has had a lot of experiences with her lover, the king. Although she has not always been with him, her mind and heart have been stretched beyond wonder. She now finds herself reveling in this person she has come to love. But it is not silly happy love any longer. She has been transformed by her times of suffering and sorrow as well as her gladness. These experiences have brought her love to a new and higher level and we now find her exalting the one who has shared so much strength and ability with her. She tells others how great this love is, but warns it is better not to stir up this kind of love until one is ready to deal with the transforming power of it. This kind of love aims for real union.
Paul wanted to be sure that young Timothy understood the aim or goal of this kind of love. He writes 1 Tim.1:5:

"The GOAL of this command is love which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith."

Paul wanted Timothy to know that it is possible to walk away from faith if one has not really understood and grasped the transforming demands of Christ's love. They, not being ready for real union, settle for something much cheaper.

But, back to our story. The daughters of Jerusalem see something wonderful coming. It is the king coming for his bride! Could it be? Has the country girl matured enough to become consecrated in marriage to the king? It's going to happen. Tune in next week to see the king take his bride. Everything she has been through is going to be worth it! Lord, thank you for not giving up on us!