December 2007 Archives
THE BIBLE, "THE BOOK OF BOOKS"
The title '"The Book of Books", can be described as
"The Bible" observed from two view points. Truly it is,
A book of books because it contains sixty six books.
The Bible deals with two periods of time,
The Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old
Testament contains thirty- nine books that tell
of God's will for all those who lived from Adam until
Christ came into the world and became the foundation
of the New Testament. The New Testament contains God's will
for man until Judgment Day. It is clear that the Old
Testament fulfilled it's purpose and now, is a book of
History,
The Bible is also the "Book of Books" because
It is THE only means by which man can come to know
God's will for man today. How wonderful it is that
mankind does not have to live in ignorance of our Great
God. By searching the Scriptures, anyone can
come to Know God's plan of salvation for everyone.
"GROW SOMETHING YOURSELF WITH GOD'S HELP."
It's true that only God can make something grow.
You can prepare the soil, plant a seed,
Water it, and even pick the fruit when the
Season is right, But there is a miracle that
Happens somewhere in between--a miracle that
turns one cell into two and more. Everything
You eat is a miracle of life and growth somewhere
Down the line . When you eat something that
You've had a hand in growing--something you've
Waited for, cared for, and worked hand in hand
With God for-- you're reminded of how very
Dependent you are on God for the most basic
Necessities of life.
So grow some herbs in your kitchen window.
Plant a fruit tree in your back yard. Join others
In gardening a neighborhood vegtable co-op..
Then, watch the miracle. Manna is the only
Food that appeared overnight. Every other food takes
Time to grow to maturity, whether it's a
Zucchini in the garden-- oe even a "hamburger
On the hoof." Watching and waiting for what you've
Planted helps you better appreciate what you
Pick up at the grocery store. Every item in the
Produce section, every loaf of bread in the bakery
And every jar of pickles on the shelf is a team
Effort. The team captain is God, but countless
Others are involved in providing you with all the
Nutritious options you have to choose from day
To day. Allow your gratitude to grow right
Along with your garden.
Once your own produce has reached the peak
Of perfection, celebrate your first bite. In the
Old Testament, the "first fruits" of every harvest
Were offered to God. You can do the same
By offering a heartfelt word of gratitude
for your God-given gift of fruit, vegetables, or
Herbs. It's only through God's grace that they are
Available at your table. That's why returning a
A word of "grace" to God at mealtime-- or any
Other time, for that matter--- is an appropraite
Response.
Isn't it wonderful that we have a great God who provides us
with these material blessings? But, he provided us with even greater
blessings when He gave His Son to die on the cross that
we might live in heaven with Him forever!
(Byrl Brockman)
WE HAVE AN ANCHOR
Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift, or firm remain?
Is it safely moored, 'twill the storm withstand,
For 'tis well secured by the Saviour's hand;
And the cables passed from His heart to mine,
Can defy the blast, thro' strength divine.
It will firmly hold in the straits of fear,
When the breakers have told the reef is near,
Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow,
Not an angry wave shall our bark o'erflow
It will surely hold in the floods of death,
When the waters cold chill our latest breath,
On the rising tide it can never fail,
While our hopes abide within the veil.
When our eyes behold thro' the gathering night,
The city of gold, our habor bright,
We shall anchor fsast by the heavenly shopre,
With the storms all past for evermore.
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steasfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock that cannot be moved,
Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love.
It is clear that we all need something to hold and support us every day we live.
What do you have to sustain you in times of trouble? We all need Jesus.
Byrl Brockman
ANGRY WORDS O LET THEM NEVER
Angry words O let them never
From the tongue unbridled slip;
May the heart's best impulse ever
Check them ere they soil the lip.
Love is much too pure and holy,
Friendship is too sacred far,
For a moments reckless folly
Thus to desolate and mar.
Angry words are lightly spoken,
Bitt'rest thoughts are rashly stirred,
Brightest links of life are broken,
By a single angry word.
"Love one another, thus saith the Savior;
Children obey the Father's blest command
Love one another thus saith the Saviour
It is the Father's blest command."
"May God help us to have a mind and self control
that will enable us to cease permitting angry words
flow out of our mouths."
BYRL BROCKMAN
