The Altar

The altar brings to mind, a place of sacrifice, something of significant value is given up.

Abraham gave up his son on an altar. Jacob sacrificed to God at an altar. Elijah sacrificed at altars, so dod Samuel and other priests and prophets.

Altars can be physical, mental or spiritual, like man's three dimensions. The most significant is the spiritual, for the unseen is not only the most powerful realm, the seen is also born from the unseen.

Powerful interactions take place at altars for better or for worse, determined by the parties involved. In scripture God's love is manifested through the demonstration of his power, in many sacrifices.

The willingness of man to yield to God allows the Spirit of God room in the area of life where the sacrifice is made. The Spirit of God gives life. God's life brings supernatural transformation! Romans 9:9-10

Prayer is the spiritual altar where man yields the will to God, or any  issue that needs supernatural intervention. Hence the charge to pray and not to faint, to pray without ceasing. "O what needs we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer."

FULLY FILLED

The word fulfillment is apparently self explanatory.

Fulfillment is something everyone seeks in one way or the other. The perception of fulfillment determines how one invests time and energy.

LIFE
"This is the life", "there's no life in it", "the life and soul of the party", are phrases that indicate the value of "life" to people. There is a need for life in us and around us. People seek life in many ways- activities, relationships, career etc Unfortunately it is not uncommon that the end in which people hope to find life often lacks the satisfaction that is sought.

WHERE
Happiness is said not to be a destination but a journey. Many however invest their whole earthly existence waiting for a destination to have a life, one rather than enjoying life as long as they are on earth. One can enjoy the ride to a desired destination and have fun at the destination too!

THE SEARCH
When time on earth is over what would one be glad to say the time was invested in? Is the purpose of my existence clear? Why am I here on earth? Where do I fit in the jigsaw of the human race?
It's interesting looking for something one is certain should be close by, and after searching hi and lo it's found in a conspicuous place. The answer to man's search for fulfilment is found in unison with one's creator. Like the utterance of marriage vows, or the swearing in to a position of authority, all it requires is acknowledging the need for life and accepting the life that has been so freely given, in a heartfelt prayer to God..

John 14:6  Jesus said " I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but by me"
John 1:12    For as many as received him gave  them power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.
Acts    For there is no other name given amongst men whereby we might be saved.

Man can never be satisfied
Not with wealth or wine or grain
Applause of men quickly fades
Only Christ can fully fill!!

John 8:32 ...and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.

Seed, Time, Harvest

As long as earth remaineth, seed , time and harvest shall not cease.....
The ław of seed, time and harvest, is evident in all aspects of human life. Seed sown on soil with time and the night conditions will bring forth fruit.
My current state of physical, emotional and mental health is a result of seeds sown in my life and situations I have been exposed to.
The quality and quality of food I have put in my body in past years reflects in my current physical health status. The information I have sown in my mind is manifest in my present state of mental and emotional health.
Seeds may have been sown deliberate or inadvertently. A parent may consciously sow seeds of love, or the love seeds are sown by instinctively caring for the child.  Seeds of love will yield fruit of love and the aroma of life, like the scent of beautiful flowers. Seeds of hatred will yield fruit of hatred and the stench of bitterness and anger.
The type of fruit desired determines what type of seed would be sown. A desire for top grades in an exmination implies hard work muster be sown. The desired quality of a harvest helps decide how much seed is sown. Farmers long for a bountiful harvest anna do not mount seed but sown bountifully, scattering the seeds as they plough, aware not every seed will yield fruit.
He that sows sparingly will reap sparingly. He that sows bountifully will reap bountifully.
ACT - Action Changes Things
What fruits world I like to się in my life?
What kind of harvest of these fruits world I like?
What seeds do i reed to sow?

CHOICE

Flipagram - April 30, 2014: http://youtu.be/0IvaT3dwODk

The Red Sea

It seemed like an insurmountable issue, with no possibility of a solution in sight. The Israelites wedged physically and mentally between the red sea and Pharaoh's powerful horses and chariots came to mind. The best thing it seemed was to give in and be crushed to death by these chariots....it would finally be over, no more fears, no more painful recollection of being enslaved.....what has Moses got to say.....all these for trusting him...

Without the red sea in the way  the Israelites would not have experienced the demonstration of God's power, as the ALMIGHTY ONE cleared a path through impossibility to a door of better things. God never promised a life without battles, He promised victory as we walk in faith and peace the world cannot give.

The Israelites could have stayed in Egypt but took the chance of following Moses till they were caught between Pharaoh and the red sea. Going back to Pharaoh on their knees was an option, but they looked to Moses who cried to God.

Christ Jesus is our Moses, the high Priest of our professions (our declaration) As we declare we have no other help but Christ and look to Him, He intercedes on our behalf, our advocate. God hears Him who has been in our place, the perfect advocate, and opens doors to a new life, as He parts whatever our red sea may be. The sea did not disappear, the Istaelites walked through the miraculous path in it!

Red seas vary- It could be a "terminal" illness, financial distress tat's seeingly insurmountable, relationship difficulties, chronic illness or a difficult child. There's nothing that can defy God's power if we yield ourselves to Him. He'll walk us through the red sea to a land that flows with milk and honey whilst empowering us to face the giants that may threaten us in the place prepared for us.