BECAUSE i'm no scholar

 

1 Peter 2:2

King James Version

2 As newborn babes, 

desire the sincere milk of the word, 

that ye may grow thereby:

Thank GOD, I'm no scholar.

Otherwise, I'd have split hairs with other scholars.

There will be endless debates.

On everything.

I leave them to that.

I prefer going straight to the WORD of GOD.

The BIBLE tells me EVERYTHING I need to know.

In the clearest, and most peaceful manner yet.

I prefer listening to the HOLY SPIRIT.

He teaches me everything that matters to JESUS.

He's a precious GIFT from GOD.

I prefer praying to JESUS.

He answers really fast.

Especially to a childlike heart.

Sometimes, even before I've finished a prayer.

Before I write, I ask Him simple stuff like:

"What do You want to tell people?"

"What do You want written?"

"Which verse do I use?"

For my personal questions, I ask JESUS:

"What do You want me to do?"

"How do You want me to be?"

"How do I get through this?"

On my own, I'd be lost.

Only through JESUS, could I be of any use.

Do scholars turn to GOD?

Do they pray to JESUS?

If they did, I tell ya, the answers will be easy.

They won't need to write, or research, volumes of books.

They won't need to debate.

They won't have factions.

All the answers they need are in the Bible.

Honest.

And it's all so consistent.

Because:

Hebrews 13:8

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8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, 

and to day, 

and for ever.

And He's the ONLY WAY I know HOW.

John 14:6

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6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, the truth, 

and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, 

but by me.

His SPIRIT guides me all the time.

Who needs to be a scholar?

The TRUE born again trusts in the LORD alone.

Jeremiah 17:7

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7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, 

and whose hope the Lord is.

Because I'm no scholar, naturally, I like to learn fast.

I like easy answers, to hard questions.

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CONTENTMENT

 Philippians 4:11

King James Version

11 Not that I speak in respect of want: 

for I have learned, 

in whatsoever state I am, 

therewith to be content.

It's good to be content.

To appreciate what you have.

Not to aspire for what's not there.

"Don't you have any ambition?" 

Cats my age would say, "Been there, done that."

Nothing smug about it.

It just is.

"Oh."

As if that would do it.

But let me explain.

I am content, because I am simple.

I was born simple.

I shall die simple.

1 Timothy 6:8

King James Version

8 And having food and raiment 

let us be therewith content.

Early on, I was trained to make do.

And that I can't necessarily have all I want.

When you're young, you rebel at the idea.

When you get older, you begin to accept.

When GOD makes you born again, it's PURE joy.

The struggle stops.

Philippians 4:12

King James Version

12 I know both how to be abased, 

and I know how to abound: 

every where and in all things I am instructed 

both to be full and to be hungry, 

both to abound and to suffer need.

When you have CHRIST, you have strength to keep going.

Philippians 4:13

King James Version

13 I can do all things through Christ 

which strengtheneth me.

What can the world offer that I don't already have?

I am grateful for many things.

I have GOD, the Bible, family, a few caring relatives, and friends.

I have the work given me.

I have you reading my blogs.

I am instructed by SPIRIT each day.

I have JESUS to turn to.

He gives me peace, love, joy.

Can the world say that about itself?

Does the world give you peace?

Does the world love you?

Does the world give you lasting happiness?

I found all that in CHRIST.

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GOD and I have a LONG history TOGETHER

 Psalm 116:1-2

King James Version

116 I love the Lord, 

because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, 

therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

Oh, to be loved by GOD!

How patient, and merciful, He has been toward me!

We have such a long history together.

He waited, till I came around.

He didn't laugh at my many errors.

He didn't mock my foolishness.

Neither did He get mad.

But I did see Him frown.

He kept giving me chances.

A chance to right myself.

I didn't know it then.

But He's got forever.

I don't.

Despite the nine lives they say we have.

I'm glad He made me born again 32 months ago.

I'm glad He gave me His SPIRIT to teach me.

I'm glad He led me to the Bible.

I'm glad I'm more interested in knowing Him.

Rather than looking feline good.

Or being fed the best gourmet cat food.

Scraps off the table don't bother me.

I'm too busy studying His WORD, you see.

He knew I was a scaredy cat once.

Hounded by bad dreams.

Even seemingly prophetic dreams.

Other cats merely slept peacefully.

Curled in funny ways.

But it was different for me.

GOD knew I had a tough heart.

A stout heart.

And a growing waistline to go along with it.

Such is age.

But such is wisdom.

When looks don't matter.

Only GOD matters.

Yes, we have a long history together.

And one day, GOD has a mansion reserved for me.

A warm, cozy bed would do.

Where no dogs would bother me.

My needs are simple.

I just want to be with GOD.

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Updated 28 December 2023