Is It Because…

Reblog.

“Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going off to consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron?” (2 Kings 1:3, NIV 1984).

My Musings – While there is a specific context to this verse (which I encourage you to read), I think the message it conveys is important for all who believe in and claim to follow God to carefully consider. Who do we consult when there is a choice to be made, a problem to solve, a relationship to mend? If God is not our first resort, then we have some growing to do, some faith that needs strengthening, some trust that needs work. It’s not that God has not been trying to teach us, that He is not faithful, or that He has done something to cast doubt on His trustworthiness. We have met the “enemy,” and he is us.

My Advice – There…

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I was raised in a Christian family and my earliest childhood memories include regular Sunday school and Church attendance as a family. I was taught that our Judeo-Christian values were not just a part of our Sunday routine they should be part of our character and influence all aspects of our lives. I was also taught that as important as these values were they could not save us. We must also be “born again” by accepting Christ. View all posts by thebrewisamusing