Posted on 12/11/2005 7:42:06 PM PST by The Mayor
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T.G.I.F. at the Finest |
Every Thursday at the Finest |
December 12, 2005
"But God . . ."
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What if Joseph had succumbed to the advances of Potiphar's wife? (Genesis 39). Imagine how he could have justified his sin. "But God, You don't want me to be unhappy, and you know how lonely it is here. Besides, I think I really love her."
What if Abram had disobeyed when God told him to leave Ur and head for parts unknown? (Genesis 12). What if he had said, "But God, I'm established here. I can't afford to risk everything on an uncertain future. I've got to watch out for Sarai. I'm staying."
Praise God that Joseph and Abram did the right thing. Joseph fled temptation; he ran from sin. Abram left Ur; he journeyed in obedience.
In life, we face both of these kinds of choices. Sometimes temptation rises up in front of us. When it does, we can either run and reap God's rewardsor we can give in, reap the sad consequences, and then make sorry excuses. Sometimes we sense that God is leading us in a particular direction. We can choose either to follow Him and trust His omniscienceor we can offer flimsy excuses and live a life of disobedience.
The abundant life of godliness is far better than a life of excuses and despair. Let's live so that we won't give in to the desire to say, "But God . . ." Dave Branon
God does not demand successjust obedience.
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Good evening, Mayor. Thanks for our lesson from God's Word. I love Joseph's story.
When I look at those pictures and think about all the history they have seen I am awed.
And heroes all!
Pistov Salutes all our Brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coastguardsmen
Hi Luv, your very welcome!
Hittin the sack.
Good night, good friend. Hope you have a wonderful week! Stay warm!
I'll do my best!
LOL! Bless your heart. Wear an extra layer. Are you still working outdoors?
I mixed red and blue food coloring (add the blue to red, drop by drop to get the desired color).
That's wonderful, Dave. I am going to try to do it too. I work in a jewelry store. Don't know how they'll feel about me having a purple finger. I might just have to say I ruined a purple pen! LOL!
Oliver has died. I am a wreck. Thank you for your prayers.
I wont be doing the thread this Wed. can you do a twofer billie? Will get back to those who were going to be part of wednesday's thread eventually.
So sorry to hear this news Dolly. Prayers up.
Dolly, I was so sad to read about Oliver, especially since you had just written about being out and about with him. Having had one of my cats die during the night (suddenly, no preparation) three weeks ago, I am especially touched with what you are going through. I will pray God's comfort for you.
Dolly,
Ann Marie and I share your sorry, Oliver was a great dog and he will be missed by all.
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