God’s will be done. A phrase that reveals the end of every strife is a almighty creator that reigns absolute. Although, It’s wise to ask, is there anything we can do to encourage the Lords blessings expediently and exponentially in the present moment?
We see in Scripture that The Almighty God gives a law, congregation, and ordinances in the Old Testament. These statues are duties that Israel is to fulfill in exchange for good fortune in whatever endeavor they labor towards. The commandments and statues are like anointing oil that reduces the friction from the curse of original sin. They also add blessings and promises. This could be compared to the modern church body.
The real promise of the blessing or affliction is tied into the secular activities of the Israelites. It is also connected to God’s holy name, and the focus of the Israelites at any given generation.
Most importantly, God cares about his Holy name. God refuses to utterly destroy Israel many times in defense of God’s holy name. Joshua ask, “what are you going to do for your holy name”? Everything God does is designed around his people getting to know God’s character. His endless mercy always swivels back to building a relationship with his people so they can know who He is.
A long list of Chosen witnesses and prophets come forth for a universal objective. Their objective is to bring Israel in unification. One of The Almightys promises is that whenever Israel goes to war, God will be there if all Israel joins brother to brother. We see this in the battle of the 4 kings, where Edom, Samaria, and Judah fight against the King of Moab. The king of Moab boasts, “finally the Lord delivered these kings into my hand”. All kingdoms of Israel joined as commanded, and the Lord immediately responded with directions to Elijah. In contrast, later in the story, Samaria becomes under a three-year siege. Starvation causes people to eat their own children. Judah and Edom did not join and offer military aid to the northern kingdom. Consequently, God put Judah and Edom under brutal sieges repeatedly for centuries until the Babylon exile.
In the New Testament, Apostle Paul explains that all is lawful, but not all things expedient. Paul is addressing abuses within the church body. He points to the absence of unity that will prevent Christians from benefiting from the Lords promise.
Also being a member of the cloud of witnesses, Paul explains that a chosen witness is called to root people in faith. Since James explains faith without works is dead, Paul is expressing a unification of the church body to focus on a work. This work is what God multiplies. It accomplishes divine instruction throughout the entire Bible. Unification in one work brings forth the evidence of things unseen. It builds faith and glorification to the creator.
Jesus walks out of the Jordan and immediately starts forming his church body by gathering disciples. In Jesus’ direction, two people gain double from their efforts. Whenever two are gathered in my name, I am there.
We see that, in order for God’s holy name to be Glorified and the blessings of God’s promise, there needs to be more than one working an objective. These actions tie into the church body, but they are secular altogether. After all, it’s the secular world the Lord is ready to transform.
This is the bottom line. Wait for God’s will be done, or walk with him. We submerge the body in Baptism, but God request the Submersion of the entire church body. Follow these simple instructions , and strap on your seat belts.
Whichever endeavor a church body pursues. The state of the heart is also briefly addressed by James. [Do not say we are going to the next town to make profit, say if God wills it]. In comparison, Abraham plants a tree at the well at beersheba, a slow growing tree that Abraham will never benefit from the shade it will produce. The action is for future generations to inherit the blessing of a patriach dedicated to to the will of God. Intent becomes apparative , that the blessings that overflow are to bless others. Most importantly, developing a strong relationship with the creator. There is no greater endeavor.
Do this with your fellow believers, and ask. What are you going to do for your holy name.?
The Lord Almighty cannot be untrue to his quality . The Lord will act. Holy Holy Holy is the El shaddai.
Or you can walk around with a proud look all day and count the times you hurt yourself. The father disciplines or rewards by works.
We are not saved by works alone , BUT WORKS are necessary for receiving the grace of entering God’s rest.
Grace we cannot control, but works is a gift of free will and faith is a gift of these works.
God bless
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