Isn’t it annoying when you’re waiting for an important letter and the
postman never comes. Or he delivers a lot of bills and adverts but not
the letter you want.
I accept that sometimes he has no letters for me. When that is the case, why can’t he ring the door bell and tell me he has no letters for me?
After all, when I check my computer it tells me there are no new messages on the server. So why can’t the postman?
And why doesn’t God say to the world, “I have no new messages for you. The message is the same as it ever was. I love you so much that I sacrificed my only Son, Jesus, for you.” (John 3:16).
The devil on the other hand, well … he’s always got new messages for us. New temptations. New ways to lead us astray. New ways to rebel against God.
Or is it perhaps that God is telling us daily His Good News of our salvation, by His Grace, through Jesus – and we’re just not listening.
Now here’s a thought!
I accept that sometimes he has no letters for me. When that is the case, why can’t he ring the door bell and tell me he has no letters for me?
After all, when I check my computer it tells me there are no new messages on the server. So why can’t the postman?
And why doesn’t God say to the world, “I have no new messages for you. The message is the same as it ever was. I love you so much that I sacrificed my only Son, Jesus, for you.” (John 3:16).
The devil on the other hand, well … he’s always got new messages for us. New temptations. New ways to lead us astray. New ways to rebel against God.
Or is it perhaps that God is telling us daily His Good News of our salvation, by His Grace, through Jesus – and we’re just not listening.
Now here’s a thought!
Thank you for sharing a gentle reminder of God's message and for the lovely photo of one of God's "cloud angels."
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Thank you Jan. Praying for you.
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Listening seems to be the word of the day! The homily at Mass this morning, the 1st post I read today and now yours. It is just possible this is a lesson I should pursue. Thank you! Have a grand week!
ReplyDeleteYes ... we should listen more to God.
DeleteGod bless, Cathy.
Hi Victor,
ReplyDeleteyes, where you have written this 'Or is it perhaps that God is telling us daily His Good News of our salvation, by His Grace, through Jesus – and we’re just not listening.' I believe this is one of the main problems.
James ch. 1 v.22 says
'“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”
God bless.
God is speaking to the world right now. Few are really listening.
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Yes, His word is eternal and unchanging. All the same, my hearing could sure benefit from a tune-up. Thanks for the nudge! Have a blessed day, my friend!
ReplyDeleteWe all often get distracted, Mevely. By world events, by worries and concerns. By so many things.
DeleteGod bless you, my friend.
Yes, we all need to listen to God more attentively, Victor. I do believe He's sending "mail" to our hearts and minds every day.
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I believe you are correct, Martha. God is speaking to each one of us. He is seeking our attention.
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It is nice to know that we can read God's messages any time we want. It is all in the Bible! :)
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, Happyone. Yet, so many Bibles remain unread.
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Listening is the key we need to unlock the messages from God.
ReplyDeleteThat is very well put, Bill. We need to unlock God's messages. I sometimes wonder why He does not speak to me in plain English. Maybe it's me. I don't understand Him.
DeleteGod bless you always, Bill.
The enemy uses the same old tricks, just in new packaging. As for The Almighty, He is always creative, no two things are alike, His mercies are new every morning.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Mimi.
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