Bible Life Questions

Should I Tell Him?

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The Lord said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, Gen 18:17 ESV.

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Would you share bad news with a friend that you know will impact her life? Or would you let her discover the event by herself.

When the Lord visited Abraham and told him the good news of a son that will be born to Sarah, he likewise shared the bad news of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. If fact, he not only informed Abraham of his intentions but began to negotiate with his friend on the terms of the outcome. In the end, the Lord completed his mission in regards to Sodom and Gomorrah, and the rest is history. Abraham’s nephew and other family members were spared, but others were destroyed.

How about you and me? Are we secure enough to inform our friends when a decision is being made that will negatively impact their life? Or do we leave them to unpleasantly discover the event? If you were in that situation, how would you like your friends to respond to you?

One principle that has proven successful for me over the years is to treat others not only like I would want to be treated, but also to treat others the way God treats me. When the Lord of heaven and earth entered Abraham’s life, He treated his earthly creation with respect as a trusted friend. How much more should we?

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

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Why Does God Want You to Fear, Walk, Love, and Serve Him?

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“And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, Deut. 10:12 ESV.

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When God selected Israel as the nation he would work with to fulfill his promises to mankind, it came with conditions. As long as the nation served their heavenly King, the people where blessed and protected. However, whenever the nation forgot their Lord, they were discipline by the people around them.

God is no respecter of persons. How much more though does he expect from you and me since we have Biblical history and new covenant knowledge of His work written for our benefit. It is no surprise that He required the people to recognize His preeminence in return for benefiting from His faithfulness. Today we have even more of His promises waiting to be fulfilled.

Why would a God command his creation to love him? Is He on an ego trip? Does he feed off the power to control us? Or could it be possible he knows what is best for us?

Could it be that we are wired to have the Triune God the central core our being? Could it be that when the Triune God is the central core of our life, we begin to recognize reality as it can be? Ever notice, when you and I are committed into a deep relationship with the Triune God we experience the fullest potential of what it means to be human? Maybe all his ways are for our benefit and not his?

In every relationship trust is the bridge that brings people together. How does one build trust with the Triune God? Isn’t it when we follow his ways? Isn’t it in our darkest moments when we need a miracle that God reveals himself through the favorite circumstances that seem to work out without any manipulation on our part? Over time don’t we receive answer prayers, favorite blessings, and joys impossible to measure? Where do they all come from?

Yes, God knows we were created to have a meaningful relationship with Him. It takes a while for us to realize the same. But when one does, look out! Your world will never be the same.

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

Executive Director & Founder
Marketplace Bible Institute
& Resource Center, Inc
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 *  Be Radical…Follow Christ!
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Partnering with God

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The keeper of the prison paid no attention to anything that was in Joseph’s charge, because the Lord was with him. And whatever he did, the Lord made it succeed. Gen 39:23 ESV.

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The story of Joseph is a classic of God working out his purpose through people. Even in prison, God’s favor was upon him. It is like whatever he touched turned out successful. Can you and I say that about all the ventures we were involved with?

When we pursue anything outside of God’s purpose, it seems we are left alone to deal with the struggles and obstacles. However, whenever we join God in something he wants to accomplish, it is like canoeing downriver with the wind behind you. All you have to do is drop your paddle in the water and steer. The current takes you past the rocks, crevices, and swirling waves toward your destination.

In hindsight, one sees the favor bestowed by God. But while navigating through the maze, we think we are brilliant and in perfect control of the entire event. That we are God’s gift to mankind. That everyone should be able to do this. Maybe we may even consider writing a book to share our superior knowledge of the matter. But then in hindsight, we acknowledge how self-centered, blind, and ignorant we were. We humbly come to the position where God is able to lead without resistance on our part.

When everything works out better than you expected, thank God. For we don’t know how much direct influence we had on the matter and how much of the outcome was the favor of God.

Much less whenever we have a decision, choice, or project to pursue, ask God first. Ask him what would he like to accomplish through this process. How can you magnify His Domain?

Don’t even ask Him to bless something just because you want it your way. Instead, offer it to him as a sacrifice to further his purpose. It most likely will not end up the way you want it to be. But will end up glorifying Him and furthering his purpose. And possibly you may even benefit from the process more than you expected.

For when God is involved, his favor covers the entire room. Yes, even when you are in prison.

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

Executive Director & Founder
Marketplace Bible Institute
& Resource Center, Inc
Author of e-Books:
 *  Great Business Emulates a Good God
 *  Be Radical…Follow Christ!
 *  Simply The Messenger
 *  Unequally Married

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