Lead by example

Luke 6:39-45
 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.


So i have still been doing my bible in a year pledge , so far so good. Im a few days behind track but i have time to make it up. But doing so today i read this last cluster in Luke that really clicked with me today. I have been wanting to just throw my hands up in the air with some issues lately because I have felt that im just not strong enough, nor care enough. But what would that prove. What you put in to faith, love, hope you get back 10 fold...or 70x7 like the bible says. But for every man is KNOWN by his own fruit. So it got me to thinking, what fruit am I growing here. This time last year probably woulda been rotten fruit, because i really wasnt trying to build a bridge. Now for the last 6 months I have really tried to be a better Christian, build that bridge to heaven, and ive noticed that the further i get the supplies are getting harder to come by. So I have to work more to afford those supplies to build that bridge. In 1 Peter 5:7 it says "⁷Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." And I have been getting better at doing this but theres still that slight apprehension that I carry sometimes. I need to give it ALL to him and stop doubting. Psalm 118:6 "The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?" In other words If my God is for me, Who can be against me? No man. No Demon. God is in control, Just give it to Him. For he is the same Yesterday, Today, and forever. With him you know what you are getting. How many other things can say that... None.

The Bible...Not just another book.

So this year for a New Years Resolution I have decided to finally take on the Bible in a year challenge.( well its more of a devotion for a year) . This is something that I personally have wanted to do for a few years, but have lacked the will to really dedicate myself to it. Reason being is that i wanted to get closer to God, and the only way i can do this is by getting into the bible and really reading what is in the good word. So far ive not m issed a day which for 7 straight days is pretty good for me, im actually 2 days ahead. Genesis and Matthew is really what im in right now and so far its been pretty good. Seeing how Abraham came to be, and where he came from , and his sheer devotion to God , should be inspiring to alot of people . My goal is really to finish the bible in 11 months, then have a reflection time on the 12th . I know that knowing the bible isnt going to come in a year. This will be something i will have to do for years to fully understand the word of God. But you know, its 15 minutes of my day reading 6 or 7 chapters, and it really does make the day seem so much brighter when I start off with a cup of coffee and reading. So I urge anyone who wants to make a Resolution that will be easy to keep, and really fill up your spiritual cup on a daily basis. Read Your Bible. I have always taken it for granted. But this year, Its not just another one of my books, Its THE Book.

If you wish to read the bible in a year go to http://www.youversion.com/ and they have a system that allows you to choose your choice of bible, and it plans each day for you. So far its been fantastic for me.