Be crazy

Here is your thought for Today.  There are three things that make a marriage last love, decent cooking and being totally insane.  Remember together you do not suffer mental illness you enjoy it.  Have a a great time with your spouse.

In it for the long haul

Proverb of Steel

The natural man sees the natural world.  The Christian sees both the natural and supernatural world's.  Each defines truth by what they see.

Proper view of sacred things

Proper view of sacred things – Matt 7:6

                This is a very short but powerful verse.  Never take that which is holy and give it to dogs or cast your valuables before pigs as they will trample the pearl and attack you.  This verse is a warning that there are others who do not view your faith and valuable it is like you do.  So be careful who you share it with for they will use it against you.  Jesus was specifically addressing the hypocrite.  He says to His audience that hypocrites will not see or value your faith and will use it to attack you.  They will be your harshest critics because they had an opportunity and chose to reject it. 

Verse Today

Proverbs 18:22New International Version (NIV)

22 He who finds a wife finds what is good
    and receives favor from the Lord.

God can do the impossible.

It is the beginning of the week.  So here is your thought.  The natural man sees the natural world.  The Christian sees both the natural and supernatural world's.  Each defines truth by what they see.  What do you see?  Today look at things the what God sees.  We see the impossible He sees all things are possible.  Here is one truth.  God can do the impossible.  No situation is to big for God.  So today put your trust in Him and see Him do the impossible.

Judging

Judging – Matt 7:1-5

                Jesus has some harsh words and feelings towards those guilty of judging others.  He states emphatically do not judge or you will be judged.  Jesus exposes a reality and law of nature.  Whatever you sow you shall reap.  There are consequences to our actions.  Jesus says how you judge you will be judged and with the same way in which you measure or look at others is how others will measure and look at you.  Harshness brings harshness and love brings love.  Jesus is stating the obvious about how to deal with others.  There are no special people or occasions.  Whatever you do to others you will have done to you. 

                Jesus then deals with how hypocrisy blinds us to our own faults and makes us look at others with a critical view.  Jesus uses the illustration of a small block of wood verses a beam; a perfect analogy for a carpenter.  Jesus calls the person who sees the bad in others and yet overlooks it in themselves is a hypocrite.  It is apparent that some of His audience were Pharisees and temple officials.  He was speaking directly to them but He was also condemning hypocrisy in whomever and whatever form it takes. 

                Self examination is the hallmark of a Christian.  Allow the Holy Spirit to show you your heart today and take every precaution to make sure you are right with God.  Do not judge others and remember the law of sowing and reaping.  Love, forgive, be gracious and that will all come back to you.