Simple Hut

Matthew 6:33 ". . . Seek ye first the kingdom of God . . ."

"Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image ..." (Genesis 1:26)

"i am" seeks to walk humbly with "I AM" (Micah 6:8)

I begin my journey early in the morning seeking God for understanding and His perfect will in my life. It is good to strive for perfection. The Apostle Paul did when he said, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

Should "i" attain such understanding and practice it . . . ?

When "i" seek God with all my heart and mind shall “i” not be above all things of this world and a most blessed person? Yes, again “i” say yes!

Serving the Lord Jesus brings me closer to His glory.

Selfish desire separates me from it.

Understanding the will of God begins when "i" seek Him first, early, daily, week by week. It is called devotion.

It is there in the stillness of the day awakening that "i" hear His voice.

"i" recall those early mornings, it was 1984, in my cell, alone, abandoned and in deepest despair.

Jesus visited me there, it was my house. He entered in just as He had done for the poor fisherman when his mother was sick (Mark 1:30).

Jesus made a personal call to the lowly. Although the fisherman was to become a giant in the faith, his journey was through many trials, many denials, and many tears.

The simple faith in the Savior is the beginning of understanding.

The proud in heart, the rich according to the world, are more often than not, without understanding.

"God is oftener in little huts than in rich palaces." (C.H. Spurgeon) Isaiah 1:18.

Love,
Chappy

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