I will be uploading a new article soon "Arguing Against Arguments".  It is an evangelistic message.  It is about spreading the gospel of Christ to a Muslim.  I hope you enjoy it and use it as encouragement that God's word is sure fruitful when the soil is right.

The Lords humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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Whether war, religion, neighbors, or working relationships, people continue to challenge one another - and not in a positive way.

Have you ever dealt with someone who seems like they could be your best friend to find out that they have no true desire to be such a person.  Ouch.  Painful and annoying. 

Yet, to live life afraid of such a person is defeating.  I find that people who live this way usually shoot themselves in the foot in respect to people relationships.  I find that people who choose to live this way become more lonely as time goes on.  They are to be pitied - not feared.

To be the Lord's humbled is to be one who trusts in their relationship with God to get them through their rela

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Stress 03/10/2012
 
I wondered, when I was young, why Paul would invite Timothy to drink wine "for the stomach's sake".  It was uncommon, in my family, to be around drinking.  In fact, I was often under the impression that drinking alchohol was wrong.

I've learned that wine can be made with varying degrees of alchohol - even in biblical times.  (Drunkenness is the lifestyle that is damnable - not drinking wine by itself).

Now, I've been to countries where the water is bad.  In fact, certain countries prefer bottled water (or beer) to tap water because the quality of tap water is in question.  So, if Timothy was getting sick off the tap water (and was uncomfortable about drinking alchohol with meals; especially, around drunks) then Paul was helping him see the medicinal qualities of some alchohol - for the stomachs sake.

However, I believe that some wine might have helped calm Timothy down because of the stress that he had working with people.  People, almost by nature, become stressed and cause stress.  Have you ever worked with people, anywhere, and not had stress (worked with any type - A personality types out there).

My favorite stress people (just kidding) are controllers who would rather cause other people stress rather than look at their own issues.

Anyway, stress is a large issue with people.  I don't recommend drinking at all.  But I do recommend learning to deal with stressors properly.

Be the Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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Lord Or Savior? 02/06/2012
 
          I have heard the statement, "Jesus is your savior but He may not be your Lord."  I believe I understand the reasoning behind this thought but it is definately not a biblical thought.  It's a crock thought.

          If you choose to follow Jesus as your savior you also agree to make Him your Lord and King.  Obedience is necessary when you are a servant of the King.  

          If Jesus is your Savior, remember He is also your Lord.

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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Godliness and ungodliness do not happen by accident.
Whose are you?

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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It's almost the end of another year.  Yet, for you, it may be about the beginning of a lifetime.  In fact, the Bible refers to coming "into" Christ as a birth - a new creation.  To go "into" something means you are first outside. 

Imagine a circle.  To go "into" a circle means that you first need to pass the barrier of the circle, thereby, coming inside of its perimeter.  This is basic gramatical structure/syntax of the English language.  Yet, it is no diferrent than the Kione Greek language the New Testament was written in.  All lanuage has structure. 

Look it up.  Don't be afraid.

A person comes "into" Christ when they are touched by the blood of Christ at baptism "into" Jesus.  This is how God has structured His being born again. (Check out all passages dealing with conversion.)

Be the Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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In our family study, Mark 5 taught us about Jesus dealing with the demon entity(ies) called Legion. 

Jesus removed these demons from the man.
Jesus did not fear the demons.
Jesus talked with the demons.
Jesus was feared by the demons.
Jesus allowed them to go to the pigs.
Jesus healed the demonic man.

What demon is there that will not bow to Jesus?  What demon do we have to fear if Jesus is leading our way?

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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In our family's study, we touched on Mark 4.  Our discussion centered on the parable of the soils. 

In short, the soils are people and the seed is the word of God.  People have the choice to be truly receptive to the word of God by applying it in their life in a consistant lifestyle.  It is not intended to be fake or short-lived.  Rather, it is a choice of dedication to the "living word" - Jesus Christ.

Let us all live by an obedient faith in Jesus Christ.

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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Fasting 11/03/2011
 
In our family Bible study this last night, we read Mark 2.  Within that chapter we touched on the subject of fasting. 

Fasting is ment to be a time of solemnity with oneself and God. 

Abuses of fasting included:  lack of sincerity, wrong purpose, and for show only.

Although many people say that the NT does not command fasting, it  can't be said that it is not expected.  Fasting is intended to be an avenue of focusing on God.  Focus of prayer.  Focus of thought.  Focus of devotion to God.

Please, be humble to God.

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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Last night our family started to read the gospel of Mark.  Each of us took turns reading from Scripture.  Afterword, we talked a little, had a prayer, and hugged each other on the way to bed.

There are benefits to studying the word with your family.  (My oldest two children are 9 and 10 years old.)

Improve reading skills.
Improve study skills.
Improve family structure.
Improve dedication to God's word.
Improve relationship with God through an obedient faith in Jesus Christ.

We love our children.  Yet, we know that if God isn't first in their life, because of our lack of teaching, we have done a disservice to God as parents.

Remain humble before the Lord.

The Lord's humbled
John A. Reeves

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