A Matter of Perspective: The power of a word!

Welcome to my personal opinion!

How has your point of view been determined? On what do you base your belief system? What shapes your opinions?

All of us look at our world around us and interpret what we see based upon our most basic beliefs. This perspective is often referred to as our "worldview." We see what goes on in the world and our world view determines whether we think those things are good or bad, positive or negative. And that worldview also determines how we will react to everything that we encounter. So you see, it really is a matter of perspective.

Up front I will confess that I hold to what is known as a Biblical Worldview. My commitment to the Bible as being the Word of God, and my faith in the One revealed to us in that totally unique book and through His Holy Spirit has provided the lens through which I view the world around me.

So, if you choose to read what I have written there will likely be some things you will agree with and some which you will not. That will be determined by your own personal worldview.

My hope is that what I write will challenge you to better understand what you have chosen to base your worldview upon, and if it is not based on the unchanging Word of God, that you might become convinced, like I am convinced, that His Word is truth and serves to guide the believer through life's journey toward the "abundant life" Jesus promised in John 10:10.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

The power of a word!

In Genesis, the first chapter, we are told that God spoke everything into existence. All He had to do was to say, "Let there be light," and there was light. In succession He spoke and day and night, the sky, the waters, dry land, plants, the sun, moon and stars, birds, sea life, animals, and people all to be. What incredible power!

For the person who believes that God is indeed the grand Creator, how can we have any doubt that God has done and continues to do miraculous things? And yet, so many who call themselves believers have demonstrated a large propensity toward unbelief. "I see no way out of my problems!" "I would tithe, but I just don't see how I can make it financially if I do." "I'm scared to talk with my friend about Jesus."

Paul reminds us of the reality of this truth when he says, "God can do anything, you know - far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us" (Ephesians 3:20, The Message). What a wonderful promise! Don't let your doubts keep you from experiencing the power and glory of the One who can do far more than you could ever imagine. Surely, if He can create this Universe and much more, He ca meet every need of your life!