I don’t want to release a long backstory that would surely bore you to tears, for I may be able to do that with anyone if I explain anything long enough. But there are many reasons why I have my blog title the way it is, one big reason being that I get to have plenty of fun, new experiences along the way. It’s kind of a core reason why I named it “Ron And His Stories.” Besides, it could be decades before I am finished with this round of Bible notes, and I hope to, by God’s will, go through every chapter, even if it’s just one note per chapter for awhile. I think Jonathan has become annoyed with me saying I’m writing this post, but I then clarified I didn’t want to post a lot of personal information or history on this one. So this time, I’ll keep it brief, mainly speaking on the Scriptures and inviting you to use them yourself. This passage is found in page 8 of my NKJV Bible, page 10 of my NASB Bible (Old Testament), page 16 of my VOICE copy, and page 17 of my Amplified Bible (Classic Edition) copy.
Abraham still didn’t believe God’s promise or anything from Him very well, but He took him outside and showed him the stars, saying, “That’s how many descendants you’ll have!” (Verse 5, NLT) Thank God Abraham believed Him right then and there, and was justified immediately as a result (verse 6). I found it difficult to remember when I was assaulted mentally by a thousand contradicting thoughts (I won’t speak of its sources now), but I knew I had accepted Jesus because I had said that His Father was a better parent to me than anyone who had taught me anything or wanted me to emulate them — and during that moment in late 2009, it was before I had even heard of the whole “children of God through Christ Jesus” thing. So I was convinced, especially when I found a better environment in terms of Christian fellowship. I think we can all doubt Christ at least once, but Romans 4 is a good chapter to help you be faithful by His power, just as He is faithful to all (2 Timothy 2:13).
Of course, now, I’m waiting on a deli position still, praying that Jesus would tell the hiring manager to give me the job and that actually happening, but even if nothing happens, I can praise Him anyway. It’s really an echo of Daniel 3, just like in Hillsong United’s “Another In The Fire” song. Some of the lyrics go like this: “Even if He doesn’t, I ain’t bowing to this world.” But I think many are awaiting a promise from God that, thankfully, is perfection. It’s not as though anything can ever be “too good to be true” — that’s ridiculous Reformed thinking; total Calvinistic and thus man-made/demonic nonsense and not Christian. If you want to listen to the song on YouTube, click here.
We need to get better on hoping for the best, for God’s promises never fail, yet they don’t seem widespread. I guess they’re not, but anywhere is a good place to glorify Him. Even if you’re hurting in your heart, He is forever faithful 💖 I wish to remember this for myself better, and not let abuse get the better of me this time, for our world has some pretty wack policies. Sometimes, you can’t find truth anywhere. But it’s unbiblical to assume that something’s so good it cannot possibly be true. Read that last sentence again. Let it sink deep into your core being. I want you to remember this for the rest of your life. If we don’t, God won’t be forgiving. He’s always able to help you with that, though 😇
Have any prayer requests? Write one in my email: ron.outland4727@gmail.com! It should be scriptural, but many prayers are good. But any prayer exalting politics will be immediately rejected (though it’s not a bad thing to pray anyone would become Christian). Let this sink deep into your heart, too.
I’ll see you later!
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