HEAVENLY INCLINED...: THE LORD IS MY STARSHIP, AND IT AIN'T ON CRUISE CONTROL!!!

Thanksgiving for the LORD's Favor

Psalms 138 (A Psalm of David)
1/ I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
2/ I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
3/ In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
4/ All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
5/ Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
6/ Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7/ Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8/ The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me:
thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands... AMEN!!!

One CANNOT earn GRACE, it is HIS own ESSENCE; a gift, still, IF one claims to be IN HIS GRACE, we ARE to, or, OUGHT to, be reflections of that GRACE! 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1, tells us not to take HIS GRACE in vain! This means, living in LOVE, morality, ethics, virtue, righteousness, and, spiritual improvement, TOWARDS, spiritual maturity, WHILE, visibly BEING as LIGHTS, beaming OF *GOD*, beckoning the world, TO THE LIGHT! Righteousness MEANS, conduct in conformity with *GOD'S* WILL, and, "Be HOLY because I AM HOLY!", therefore, indicating that knowledge, wisdom, and, effort, DO, apply TO the righteous!!! NEVER forget, we were grafted in, and, if we do not bear fruit, as a dead branch, we will be pruned out, just as were, the natural branches!!!

We are not saved by works, instead, works PROVE HIM in us: they identify HIS own...

IF I claim ONENESS with *GOD*, through CHRIST JESUS, I am DEAD TO THE WORLD, THUS, LIVING as HIM, which is, hopefully, witnessed IN, and, THROUGH, my every thought, action, and, reaction; MEANING, I am, THROUGH CONSCIOUS application OF THE WORD, HIS COMMANDS, HIS WILL, REFLECTING righteousness, not, merely, FAITH! I become, the TRULY FRUITFUL branch, of THE VINE, the TRUE member of THE BODY/THE CHURCH, CHRIST JESUS, and, TESTIFY, then, GLORIFY, BOLDLY, BY my thoughts, actions, and, reactions, HIS name, because, HE IS WORTHY, and, IN HIS LOVE, has SHOWN me, how I OUGHT to exist, to which, I eagerly, adapt, and, comply!!!

MATTHEW 5:48...
So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect

1 PETER 1:14-16...
14/ Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance
15/ but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct,
16/ for it is written, "Be holy because I (am) holy."

ROMANS 12:2...
Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.

Conduct, in conformity to *GOD'S* WILL, marks the righteous; it is NOT because of guilt, or, ancient Laws, but, because of LOVE; LOVE for *GOD*, self, then, others! CHRIST JESUS gave us Commandments to live by, of which, the first is to LOVE *GOD*, with all of your mind, heart, and, soul; the second is, to LOVE one another!

LOVE COMPELS us to LIVE IN HIM, through conduct which conforms to *GOD*; in other words, morality, ethics, doing good, and, being good, and, ever striving to improve the spirit! It is about REFLECTING THE TRUTH, for ALL to bear witness to, FOR, and, TO HIS GLORY, RADIANTLY SHINING OF HIS POWER, GRACE, and, MERCIES!!!

It IS ALL ABOUT LOVE, baby, all about LOVE!!!

MATTHEW 4: 17...From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

JOHN 14:15..."If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

NOTE: I do not intend to preach, rather to reach; to stir up, awaken, to inspire, and, bring forth, in discussion, that which is, perhaps, dormantly existing in the heart of hearts, thus, little, or, no, sugar coatings, just THE WORD of *GOD*, the TRUTH, along with some of my thoughts. And truth is, I am reminding myself always, as I practice these reminders, in the best of my abilities, and capacities, while RELYING on THE LORD to lead me on that narrow PATH---> MATTHEW 7: 14: "For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it... TO *GOD* BE ALL GLORY...

THE LORD IS MY STARSHIP, AND IT AIN'T ON CRUISE CONTROL!!!

THE LORD *GOD* is like our starship, and it ain't on cruise control! WE have a LOT to learn in order for this starship to soar through time, safely, and proficiently! We need to understand the inner workings of this amazing starship, have knowledge of it's components, what is advantageous to our flight, and how it all works together, keeping us from being lost, banged up, or worse, as we enter into dangerous realms, and unknown dimensions...

We have to become ONE with HIM, in order for our destination to be reached, and to be as controlled as is feasible, given the innumerable factors pending, as we go zooming through time, and space; this can only be accomplished through discipline, deliberate, and diligent study, then appropriate application of the knowledge gained...

Feigned knowledge will prove itself, and possible disaster! Incomplete understanding will create many hindrances, and possible loss! Sure, HE IS the vehicle, but we are HIS pilots, HIS engineers, HIS crew, thus, there IS great responsibility in our expedition, and course...

As a pilot relies upon the soundness of his craft, we too, must rely upon THE LORD, GLORIFYING HIM with our knowledge, understanding, and skill...

FAITH IS imperative, yet, it is incomplete without our contribution of effort, which means, we have to know what we are doing, where we are heading, and what lies between here, and there; always prepared...

There are endless obstacles, unknown enemies, and other undiscovered criteria, for which to be prepared for, THAT, we are enabled to maneuver gracefully, and deftly, through them, around them, and beyond them...

This is a partnership; all parties synonymously work together, to realize the partnership; the duties of any of the parties, cannot be neglected, abused, ignored, or misunderstood, IF the purpose is to be manifest. It is a direct, and vital relationship, enjoined, and interactive...

Maintenance is crucial to the course, thus again, knowledge is key...

As with any endeavour, there is work involved; ask any astronaut, any pilot, any engineer, anyone who has mastered their skills, and they will affirm that control, knowledge, and understanding are imperative...

Yes, rely upon THE LORD, and let HIM enable us, but, let us be attuned to the fact that we too, have a part in making HIS GLORY SHINE, and the mission renowned, as we chart routes for those yet to come...

REV. LWINSOR © 2013