He Speaks to Me

Ecclesiastes 5:4-7 NASB  4 When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow! 5 It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay. 6 Do not let your speech cause you to sin and do not say in the presence of the messenger of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry on account of your voice and destroy the work of your hands? 7 For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear God. Oftentimes, I've heard people beg God for a favor or wish, "God, if you grant me this one thing, I'll go to church every   Sunday for the rest of my life ."  Some even feel the need to demand ultimatums, " God, if you save her, I'll know you really do exist." The first statement, is downright silly (can you picture God rolling His eyes). You have no way of knowing from week to week what life will bring. Therefore, that statement is invalid. The second stateme...

I John 5:1-5 Whoever (me) believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. 2 By this we (I) know that we (I) love the children of God, when we (I) love God and keep His commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we (I) keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world-- our (my) faith. 5 Who is he (I) who overcomes the world, but he (I) who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This passage has such a simple message. If you have faith in Jesus, who is God's son, you will overcome the world. The world, which is Satan, can't defeat you, or take you from God's hands. Sure, the world at times can be depressing, devastating, miserable, and intolerable, but you must remember, this is not your final destination. It's just a stop on your journey to eternity. I pr...