GOD, MY GUIDE

“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones – Isaiah 57:15.”   Many believe that God dwells in heaven. Well, that is not the whole truth. It is true that God’s throne is in heaven. But you see, throne is just part of a house or dwelling place. The book of Isaiah says – “Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest? – Is. 66:1.” So, in this case, heaven is His throne and if we take heaven for throne, throne is not a place to dwell as such. It is a sitting place. So, we can liken heaven to God’s seat.   Jesus Christ gave us an account into the Father’s house which many believed to mean heaven. Jesus didn’t state it categorically to mean heaven though. In ...

  “And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword – Proverbs 30:9.”   The Jacobs must have their times of drought consumption during the day, the biting frost at night and sleep departing from them. The Josephs must have their lots when thrown in the dry well, sold into slavery and cast into the prison. The Daniels must have their denials and dens. Others among the saints and elects of God must experience and taste the cruelty of this world.   Yea, the Jacobs must come forth victorious in all these. They must get to bethel to meet with God again else they aren’t Jacobs. The Josephs must overcome the temptations and then ascend the throne if not so, they aren’t Josephs. As for the Daniels, they must not be caught unawares. When tried, the lions’ mouth must be stopped and they must come forth pure, unblameable and without fault.   All God’s children shall have their times of trials. It is not to say the Father is wicked. Never! He is not wicked, mean or in...