Seeing Things From a New Perspective

"The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned."- 1 Corinthians 2:14

 

What a great reminder to be open to the prompting and message of His Spirit…

 

Switzerland is known for its scenic mountains and beautiful waterfalls. A visitor to that picturesque country observed:

"Some guidebooks name the time when rainbows may be seen on many of the waterfalls in Switzerland. One day, when I was at Lauterbrunnen, I went to the famous Staubbach Falls and watched and waited. Others did the same, and we all went away quite disappointed. The next day one of my friends said he would show us how to find the rainbow. So I went again and saw a lovely one, and stood almost in the center of it. Then I found that not only were sunshine and spray necessary to produce a rainbow, but also that it could be seen and enjoyed only at a certain point."

The same is true in the spiritual realm. A person who knows Jesus as Savior is "in Christ," and from that vantage point he can see Jesus as He really is. The Holy Spirit lives in believers and enables them to appreciate and understand the treasures of the Bible. But those who have not received Christ as their Savior remain blind to eternal truths (1 Cor. 2:14). They can see the waterfall—but not the rainbow.

WITHOUT THE LIGHT OF GOD'S SPIRIT, WE'LL BE IN THE DARK ABOUT GOD'S WORD

by R W DeHaan

 

 
Psalm 22 Ministries
GOD has not forsaken you
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"By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." - Jesus

Which Would You Choose?

Imagine the following scenarios. Which one would you choose?

In the first scenario, you get to spend four years living it up in a nice lake house. All expenses are paid. You get four years of total vacation in the sun at your nearest body of water. The only catch is that at the end of the four years you have to spend the rest of your life in prison; no parole. Ouch!

In the second scenario you have to serve four years in military service. Afterward though, you get to spend the rest of your life traveling from vacation spot to vacation spot. All expenses are paid. You will get to spend time in places that you only dreamed of; tropical islands, mountainous regions, culturally rich getaways, you name it!

Which would you choose? Most would say that it is a no brainer. The second choice is the obvious one. Most people in their right mind would not trade in a four year vacation anywhere for a lifetime in prison. However, many would be willing to serve our country for four years for a lifetime of travel. In fact, even though it may be hard work, serving your country may even be something you grow to love; living sacrificially for your nation and those who live in it.

As obvious as the choice may seem, in the choice of life, many choose the first scenario over the second. I know... It's ridiculous, but that is exactly what happens. People choose to live life on their own little lake house, living it up, instead of in service to God. They waste life away and in the end will spend eternity in the prison of Hell with Satan, his angels and the rest of those who have rebelled against God.

Those who submit to God in repentant faith desire to live a life of service to Him and for others. Therefore they have a heavenly dwelling that awaits them when Christ returns to bring paradise to the earth. Nothing in this life could ever compare! The sacrifice, the suffering and the service that the Christian experiences in this temporary life is well worth the heavenly reward. In fact, followers of Christ even grow to love it.


Scott Hescht
Psalm 22 Ministries
www.psalm22ministries.org

Life Spring church
www.lifespringfamily.org