Here the Hebrew word Migdal is tower of strength, having a homonym that can be translated "bed of flowers".
Thinking of those men who in times past went to war. They were those who fought against Germans, those of Japan and Korea too. I know some of those stories for most of my family had gone when other nations decided to attack. I have seen many story lines providing those times of men against men. I have been in awe that of which comes upon men to stay and fight. Like Hacksaw Ridge, one man among how many who would want to take "one more down that rocky ridge? Under gunfire, not only of Japanese but also from the ships of American down below, still he kept going:"one more".
"Lord, do I have one more encouragement to write?" Lord help me write Your heart on pages people will be able come out of shadows and see Your light to move forward to reach others hearts for Your glory!" Lord I know this is my "assignment " on earth!"
Righteousness is central characteristic: is from the kingdom of God, Romans 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit……….& then Psalm 89:13-15 NKJV 13 You have a mighty arm; Strong is Your hand and high is Your right hand 14 Righteous and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before Your face. 15 Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound!
Acts 24:25 & Matt.6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall
be added to you.
The “fruit” of righteousness is continually being borne through the
moment by moment commitment to Jesus and the Word…all that concerns Jesus &
the Good News…as in Matthew 5:20 For I
say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the
scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Romans
7:4 Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the
body of Christ, that you may be married to another----to Him who was raised
from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God. We do
not obey in our strength! See also: John 15:1-17; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1; 1 Peter
1:13-16; 1 John 1:9
If we remember
Proverbs 14:12 reveals this: there is a way that seems right to a man, but its
end is the way of death. Anything outside of God’s way is reaping death. It can
appear as mass murders, suicides and all kinds of life-taking, life-ending
destructive paths.
We are told in 1 Corinthians 2:6 we are to speak wisdom
among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers
of this who are coming to nothing….no, anything outside of God and His ways and
truths is a casualty looking for a place to happen!
The Righteousness of God is the basis of His judgment upon the “unrighteous” as found in Romans 2:5 NKJV But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God.
“Unrighteousness” of God stands eternally….And
opposed to the unrighteousness of
man…see in Romans 1:32 who knowing the
righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of
death, not only do the same but also approved of those who practice them.
Comparing with John 3:36 He who believes in the Son has everlasting
life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of
God abides on him.” 1
Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the
kingdom of God? do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, not idolaters, nor
adulterers, nor homosexuals nor sodomites.
Galatians 5:19-21 NKJV Now the works of the flesh
are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20
idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish
ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and
the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past,
that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
2 Thessalonians 2:10-12; 2 Peter 2:9 The Greek: adikos: unrighteous, is unjust,
dishonest, untrustworthy, ……see Romans 1:18; Romans 2:5;Romans 2:8; Romans 3:5;
Romans 6:13; Romans 9:14
If one has to cheat in sports what do they do at home? What do they do towards the "family"? Will you care for a pet safely? Will you watch out for the safety of your children? Will you see your children taught math, science, reading, so that they can do those subjects readily on graduation day?
In the true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss, he won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. He was harassed because of his beliefs. But when the battle was before them, his bravery, selflessness and compassion shined through. He always spoke to the Lord that night asking the Lord if he might get one more down that ridge!
Will we be seen as the righteousness of God? Will we earn the respect of caring for the neighbor. Not by throwing money at him, but delivering him down to safety when danger appears!
Doss was allowed to read the word on that Saturday. Then all the men went up together to face the Japanese. Find that fellow believer. Stand firm in faith and believe the Lord is with you. I know the Lord is with me and mine. I know for I have seen His glory in this house. I have the power of the tower of strength. It is a beautiful place of floral scents and peace. It is awesome to be up again, to walk and see the hand of God. Be blessed fellow believers, unjust people are close by, people firing real bullets, not blanks, people choosing to leave God out of America, out of their lives and live in selfishness. Be set free in Jesus. Live for Him and see His glory now and forever. Amen
"For all those who have served to keep America free from tyranny.....Thank YOU!"
Teaching at: Voice of Prayer
Uphill with Jesus Christ: The Witness that Glorifies God
Deceit and Deception
