GOD, MY GUIDE

  “For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body – James 3:2.”   There are many things we have been advised, admonished and told to keep diligently, to guard cautiously and to protect passionately. We have the heart – “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life – Pro. 4:23.” We are told to be careful with what we look upon – “I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? – Job. 31:1” Also, in the words of our Lord Jesus Christ – “…That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart – Matthew 5:28.”   There are instances we are instructed to keep and guard our steps and feet too – “Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil – Ecc. 5:1.” It is not just because of ...

“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 ...