John.Creel
Learning to Listen
Romans 1: 20
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
His eternal Power and Godhead are clearly seen, quite explicitly the revelation of God throughout creation shines bright with the morning sunrise. However, further revelation into the seemingly more implicit plan of the Most High God concerning His holy intervention of deliverance into the lives of His children which He made by His Word. Jesus, which is, which was, and which is to come, Himself is the Word made flesh, Emmanuel, God with us. The wonderful plan of the eternal God is revealed in the holy scriptures over ages, and generations through chosen vessels. Men and women who trusted God through the challenges of their times and lives, and with a mission from heaven to fulfill. People whose purpose and calling were manifested to be in truth the will of the Almighty through His love, faithfulness, mercy, and righteousness. Souls sent from God to warn citizens of their generations and futures that by turning and forsaking the evil way and following God’s way they can receive mercy, for by mercy and truth iniquity is purged. Servants who exhibited certain character traits and qualities instilled by their heavenly Father which would be used to shape their faith and the history of the world. For example, Abraham, who is known as the Father of Faith, displayed patience, enduring faithfulness, and unwavering trust in the Lord even when his old age would seemingly stop the gift of the promise that he and Sarah would have a son. Then, even after the miracle of Isaac’s birth was a reality, Abraham told Isaac that the God who gave him the promise would provide Himself a lamb. A glimpse into the majesty of God’s sovereignty that God watched from the balconies of glory how His servant Abraham listened, trusted, and obeyed. The beautiful patience of Abraham, a fruit of the Spirit working diligently in his life and a foreshadowing of the patience Jesus the son of God would exemplify as He had the Spirit without measure. Then there is Job. The mentioning of the word Job can bring feelings of perseverance through hardship. A man who interceded for his children concerning the state of their hearts toward God. A man who refused to curse God even when it seemed as if God had cursed him. A man who kept his integrity even when his friends who set forth to comfort him became terrible oppressors of his torn soul and body. Once again, the Lord watched from the corridors of heavenly places how Job listened and humbled himself when God Himself revealed Himself to Job, and then blessed Job twice as much as before, turning his captivity when he prayed for his friends who had erred concerning their words against Job. Similarly, Jesus who was completely innocent and sinless, who some said, He saved others; Himself He cannot save. The Son of God, Jesus Christ the Lord laid down His life on the cross for the sins of the whole world, and He ever liveth to make intercession. O what a great and mighty, merciful high priest who learned obedience by the things which he suffered. The Savior listened and trusted His heavenly Father and is now set down on the right hand of God with all power in heaven and earth given unto Him. JESUS LOVES YOU!
