"The Lord is Peace"! (Scribings from my favorite little book)

God's peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

The Lord came to Gideon and told him he was to lead his people in victory over the Midianites. That's like God telling a housewife to stand up to her abusive husband or a high school student to take on drug peddlers or a preacher to teach the truth to a congregation of Pharisees. "Yyyyooouuu bbbeeeettter get somebody else" We stammer. But then God reminds us He knows we can't, but He can, and to prove it He gives a wonderful gift. He brings a spirit of peace. A peace before the storm...He gave it to David after He showed him Goliath: He gave it to Saul after He showed him the gospel: He gave it to Jesus after He showed Him the Cross. And He gave it to Gideon. So Gideon, in turn, gave the name to God. He built and alter and named it Jehovah-shalom, The Lord is Peace. Judges 65:24 

So we build our houses on the peace that Lord God provides. 

In Life and Life after Death,  

Chev. Lydell II

Good Sound Judgment

Judgment. The word in itself has it's own harsh implication. But what does it mean to the normal guy like me in my daily interactions. Well, first, I have to remember how the word fits into God's plan, and then into my life. "Judge not, that ye be not judged". (St. Matthew 7:1) Jesus spoke at the sermon on the mount. In St. Matthew 7: 2-5 Jesus goes on to tell you of the disparity of the judgment of others, whilst still being a fool oneself. Clearly Jesus message tells of the judgment WE CAN USE here to understand who and what we are dealing with. In St. Matthew 7:15-20, we are clearly told to watch for false prophets that come to you in sheep's clothing, but are inwardly really ravenous wolves (15), "Wherefore by their fruits you shall know them" (20), it clear that Lord Jesus Christ commands us to use our good solid judgment, based on facts and truths, actions and deeds, not just words to understand the ones around us and those we associate with and even those that we come in contact with day to day. For Clearly Jesus said in St. Matthew 7:26, "And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand". So, when we read Christ Jesus' words, and understand what God is requiring from us, it is always right to judge false teachers and false teaching using the Word of God as the standard. Nitpicking is one thing. Removing rotten fruit is another. We must be discerning in our discernment and always proceed on the basis of truth and facts leaving the unknown areas of motivation to God. 

  Enjoy every moment and every Blessing from God

In Life and in Life after Death

 

 

Chev. Lydell II

Non Nobis, Domine, Non Nobis

Sed Nomine Tuo Da Gloriam    

Why Should We Love God?

Simple enough question. Why? Everyone can think of lots of things that have happened to them. Friends that we grew up with long gone with time. Memories of a time or a place that make us feel good inside just barely hang on. Everyday, things here in this place bring us down further into what the "world" has done to us. Here I am, totally off track, or am I? One more time: Why should we love God? When one asks that they may mean What do I have to gain by loving God?   First off,  in either question, the same sufficient cause of love exists, namely, God Himself. What Better gift can one offer than himself? And because He loved us, (1John 4:19), so surely we must love Him in return. The apostle tells us, "When we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son" (Romans 5:10) So it was God that loved us freely even when we were enemies! And how great was this love? St. John answers: "God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16) St. Paul adds, "He spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all" (Romans 8:32) So why should we not love the One that gives us eternal life, the One who knew everything we would need. Look up, look down, in the wind, in the rain, in the sky, in the mountains... Look around. But even the basics: Food, Water, Air. Just the simplest, taken for granted. Well, I remember every thing, every day. I pray you do too.....

                              +Blessings to you in Life and in Life after Death+

                                                


                                                        Chev Lydell II

It Always Happens

It always happens this way. You forge out. You try to do the best you can, remembering what the mission is. Day by day, week by week. Everything is great. Well, ...as great as it could be, remembering again, what's real. Make sure that I acknowledge that I know where every day comes from. Spend the necessary time in meditation and prayer. Try to remember everyone in those thoughts and prayers. EVERYONE. No exceptions. Unilaterally. A piece for all. And then it happens. I have to listen. I am required to give up some more of myself. In my mind I can't believe it. I can't put into words why I must have to relinquish any pride I have. Any self worth. What is the rational for what I must again go against what I want to do, and put my own feelings on the chopping block again. How come????
I'll tell you why. Because Father in Heaven said so.
Kind of Like this: 
What is "your pride" Lydell? 
What is "your self-worth" Lydell? 
Tell me of "your feelings" Lydell?  
Where do want to go with all "your" problems, Lydell?
Then it all hits like a freight train. I am your servant Lord. My pride is nothing. My self-worth is Grace. My Feelings are with Him. 
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Psalm55:22
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.  1Peter5:7

So everything is wonderful. Mine is wanting for nothing and enjoying all my gifts. Family, friends, team mates, and all under the Grace of God. It really doesn't get any better.  

                                        Share love and live friends. 

 
                                           In Life and in Life after Death


                                                         Chev. Lydell

Words vs. Actions

And the Savior answered, This is why we must speak to you, because this is the teaching for the perfect. If you wish to become perfect, Keep these sayings. If not, the name for you is 'ignorant,' since the intelligent person cannot associate with a fool. The same intelligent person is perfect in all wisdom, but to the fool good and evil are the same. The wise person will be nourished by truth, and will be like a tree growing by the stream of water. Some people will have wings but rush toward visible things that are far from the truth. The fire that guides them gives them the illusion of truth. It will shine on them with perishable beauty, and it will imprison them in dark delight and capture them in sweet-smelling pleasure. And it will make them blind with insatiable desire, inflame their souls, and be like a stake that is jammed into their heart and can never be removed. Like a bit in the mouth, it leads them according to it's own wish." "It has bound them with chains, and tied all their limbs with bitterness of bondage of desire for those visible things that perish and change and fluctuate impulsively. They have always been drawn downward. When they are slain, they are drawn to all the animals of corruption"

Anyone can talk. Talking can be a gift. Words are weapons. Use them wisely. When the time comes to chose, and no-one knows that time but the One that always has known. Before and after. In the beginning and the end? I tell you friends and visitors. NEVER be drawn from the narrow path. If you have been given the Blessings from God, and have declared your Soul to Jesus Christ, and have confessed every sin to Jesus Christ and invited, welcomed and ASKED Him to coming to your life and heart, You will never suffer. Ever. Live Talk Act Walk

                                                                                                                  
                              Blessings in Life and in Life after death. 

                                               Chev. Lydell                                               

A Thousand Faces

"From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven. And when two souls that are destined to be together find each other, their streams of light flow together, and a single brighter light goes forth from their united being". 

Welcome to 2011. Reflect and Move Forward

Greetings and Blessings in Almighty Fathers name. 
As we move out of another year, full of challenges, changes, excitement and sorrows, how will we use these experiences. We can learn and have memories. Everything we did makes us who we are. Key word: DID. We cannot change one thing from yesterday. We cannot take back the harsh words spoken... we cannot get back the forgotten kiss, hug, or wink of reassurance. We can never get back the opportunity to help that one person. We can't get back a teardrop....
We CAN get back our walk of Faith. We CAN get back or commitment to God. We can get back all the "I Love You's" we dare give away, without hesitation.  We can and must find a way to live each and every day like it is our last. We don't know. God knows our time. We are charged with maintaining and spreading and sharing His words and laws until such as a time as Father knows when we travel to him. All the gifts of Fathers unimaginable Grace and Love will be revealed to those that continue to seek and open themselves, heart, mind and soul. 
Will you give to others more than you ask? Will you commit to nothing but Fathers love through the blood and sacrifice of His Son Christ Jesus? Will you not be bothered where tomorrows meal comes from and share a log with someone that needs warmth? 
Only when you're last will you ever be first. 
Share the gift of today with everyone you meet. Someone might just change their life because of your smile. 
                                     +Blessings to you in Life and Life after Death.+

                                                                Chev. Lydell