Hunger for God~

Thursday greetings~

One final thought on desiring God's Word like a baby desires milk.

The Bible has sold more copies than any other book in the history of the world; yet it is hated as much as it is loved. Earlier this week there was news of an Air Force cadet whose Bible verse was erased because the white board he had written it on was in a common area, and the verse offended some folks. But check out this headline from the Daily News: Rickey Wagoner, 49, was ambushed by three goons early Monday morning after he stopped his bus on the side of the road. Wagoner was shot three times, but the two bullets meant for his chest became lodged in the Bible he was carrying.
I am certain Mr. Wagoner loves his Bible more than ever, and I'm with him. God's living Word continues to inspire me, comfort me, and help me day after day. Sometimes the truths contained therein have also provided a lifeline when I desperately needed something to hold onto.

I never gave much thought to Genesis 24:50 which says, "Laban and Bethuel answered, "'This is from the LORD...'"

And then Hormone started dating someone who rubbed me the wrong way. I did not know how to act or react. On the one hand, every person deserves dignity and respect because they are God's child. On the other hand, that doesn't mean just anyone is qualified to marry my child. So I dug in my heels and started reading everything the Bible has to say about relationships. And this verse right at the beginning of the Bible changed the way I prayed and changed my life.

Laban and Bethuel were the parents of a young woman named Rebecca who was just chosen to marry Isaac, the son of Abraham. As her parents they gave their blessing saying it was a God thing. I grabbed ahold of that verse and told Jesus that just like Laban and his wife, Jorge and I wanted to freely give our blessing because we actually loved Hormone's choice and not because we had no other choice. For a long long time I woke up every morning saying, "This relationship is not of You, dear Lord, no way. If it were, I would be enthusiastic and excited and happy. Please bring that young lady you have for Hormone. I long to say that he is dating someone who came from You."

That verse kept me alive, people, because there were many many days when I feared where my child was headed.

Likewise, it does not matter what your struggle or concern is. There is a verse or more you can hold close to your heart and ask God to do what it says for you. But first you must be hungry for what God has to say.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, There are so many sources of information and advice out there. Keep us focused primarily on You. Lead us in truth and teach us how to pray. Thank You for your life-changing Word, in Jesus' name, AMEN~

* For those of you who are wondering, Jorge and I were finally able to say "This is of the Lord," within five minutes of meeting Lis, who is now our beautiful daughter-in-love. Amen, Glory, & Praises!