Just a'knocking

In times like these as we are confronted with reports of earthquakes; wars; wildfires; economic crises ---past, present, and future there may be more than slight trepidation and seem to overwhelm our ability to cope effectively.

Behold, do you hear it? Be still and listen...it's a knock at the door.

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"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." --- III John 1:2


God is concern about the whole man: body, soul, and spirit. The words of the Lord God are and always been practical precepts for daily living. Man has misinterpret the meaning and historical lessons of the Lord God. Confusion has resulted. Man has not been able to enjoy productivity; not just in dollars and cents, but in fulfillment/accomplishment, and general progress. Understanding is essential.

"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word proceedeth out of the mouth of God." --- Matthew 4:4


Many individuals, yes even members of ecclesiastical ranks have taught that understanding is not necessary and that an individual needs to just believe God. There is no realization that the necessity of understanding flows throught the scriptures like water.

"Behold the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing [understanding] the words of the Lord." --- Amos 8:11

Biblically, 'bread' is often referred to as the sustenance of life. Water is depicted as a dead entity unless it is flowing water., which is referred to as living water. Water, an entity though dead, may be converted to life or something useful. The aforementioned scripture speaks of a time when there will be no lack of the sustenance of life, nor of the raw materials or resources to convert to the sustenance of life/something useful. The scripture speaks of a time when there will be no understanding the words of the Lord in daily practical living. The scripture speaks of modern times; Today.

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There's no lack of ideas to achieve productivity in organizations and individuals' lives however, iinstead of utilizing existing resources, even structural framework, the 'glutton of ideas' have become a myriad of auxiliaries, committees, and commissions within religious and secular organizations. the result has been the loss of productivity through inefficiency; selfish pride and vainglory; jealousy; unhealthy competition; cliques; territoriality and 'turf wars'; distrust and fear; and every evil work.



Further Reading

Psalm 34:18 --- "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

Isaiah 61:1 --- "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound"

Matthew 25:40 -- "Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done unto me."

MLK Jr. Sermon, 06.11.1967: "A Knock at Midnight"


Video: "Behold I Stand at the Door"

Video: Children's Choir --- "Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock"


Video: "Wayfaring Stranger"

Video: Be Still My Soul