 And bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ – 2 Corinthians 10:5b
More and more, the Lord is revealing that our lives follow the path of our most dominant thoughts. This is not said to put anyone in condemnation for some of the hardships that they may have experienced, but to say that we need to take responsibility for the way that we think and the thoughts that we allow because they do have great and lasting impact on our lives.
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 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. – Romans 8:18
Perspective is everything. Another key in taking thoughts captive and keeping our minds from being overburdened with care and worry concerning what we may be currently facing is building up our hope and expectation on what God has before us – waaay over. He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. – John 9:25
The text above refers to an account in John chapter 9 when Jesus anointed the eyes of a man blind from birth with a clay and spittle mix. After the man washed, he came back seeing. This was a miracle that could not be kept quiet since neighbors knew this man as a blind beggar for many years. “…he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.” – Psalm 121: 3b-4 When it comes to watching over His people, God is completely and totally aware of what is going on in our lives at all times. The word “slumber” here is given in the same sense of “nodding off.” In other words He doesn’t get tired and doesn’t get weary. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? - Matthew 14:31 This verse is from the passage where the disciples were on a boat at night and Jesus comes to them walking on the water. Seeing that they were troubled, the Lord calls out to them, “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. “ (v.27) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life – Psalm 23:6a
This Hebrew word rendered “surely” does not just communicate certainty but also it is a limiting particle that expresses exclusiveness. So, the passage could be expanded to begin with, “surely goodness and mercy and ONLY goodness and mercy…” Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. - Psalm 23:5b
As we continue in the fifth verse, the imagery of the given phrases can be used (and have been used) to say many things but keeping the context of the sheep and their confidence in their shepherd is vital to the faith aspect. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. – Psalm 23:2
This part of the shepherd’s provision shows his understanding of the sheep’s frailty during a tough journey. He doesn’t just run them ragged. He “makes” them lie down is not as in “force” them but the Hebrew word used (shavah) literally means “to level” or to bring to composure.  Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! – Psalm 107:21 Man, if we could only get past ourselves and our present issues to really thank Him for His consistent and persistent goodness to us as believers. |
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