Comments for Josh's Thoughts http://joshspiers.wordpress.com Thoughts from the Word. Recorded on a semi-daily basis. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:59:30 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on The Heavens Proclaim the Glory of God… by Nkwocha Tochukwu Daniel http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/the-heavens-proclaim-the-glory-of-god/#comment-89 Nkwocha Tochukwu Daniel Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:59:30 +0000 http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/the-heavens-proclaim-the-glory-of-god/#comment-89 I believe in the words of a scientist who declared "It takes more faith to believe that the entire universe came about as a result of a big bang than that it was painstakingly crafted by a Creator" I did a little bit of Astronomy, and I tell u I almost majored in Astrophysics if not that the Lord restrained me.There is no way someone can sincerely believe in the non existence of an infinitely wise and intelligent Creator after viewing these pics. May this same God who dwells beyond the galaxies and who shines brighter than the entire galaxies put together cause his light to shine in every heart that is still darkened by Sin, Amen. I believe in the words of a scientist who declared “It takes more faith to believe that the entire universe came about as a result of a big bang than that it was painstakingly crafted by a Creator”

I did a little bit of Astronomy, and I tell u I almost majored in Astrophysics if not that the Lord restrained me.There is no way someone can sincerely believe in the non existence of an infinitely wise and intelligent Creator after viewing these pics.

May this same God who dwells beyond the galaxies and who shines brighter than the entire galaxies put together cause his light to shine in every heart that is still darkened by Sin, Amen.

]]> Comment on The Heavens Proclaim the Glory of God… by Allen Mulkey http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/the-heavens-proclaim-the-glory-of-god/#comment-48 Allen Mulkey Sun, 31 May 2009 13:13:03 +0000 http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/the-heavens-proclaim-the-glory-of-god/#comment-48 Interesting images, and even more interesting questions from Big Ed. I personally am not surprised that the majority of scientists don't see the creator behind the creation. When I travel to a big city I don't live in there are many times I marvel at some of the beautiful buildings I see in the downtown areas. I see some incredible beauty and architecture but not once I have I stopped to look at the plaque outside the door or in the lobby of the building. That plaque I'm sure would tell me a little about the builder...if nothing else I would know their name. The universe itself screams out their is a creator....and judging by the creation.....a creator full of glory. How can anyone marvel at the glory of creation and not transfer that glory to it's creator? It's easy.......we worship the creation instead! In a way we DON'T need the bible to explain it all. Even the Bible tells us there is no excuse that all have witnesses God's glory through his creation. In a sense that is all we need. But is that all we should want? We should feel so enamored with the beauty of creation that we want to learn about its creator. That is what the Bible is for. Picking up the Bible we can learn more and more about the creator....we can go from "I know about him.......to "I know him personally!" Most people just care enough to read the plaque. myself included for many years. Interesting images, and even more interesting questions from Big Ed. I personally am not surprised that the majority of scientists don’t see the creator behind the creation. When I travel to a big city I don’t live in there are many times I marvel at some of the beautiful buildings I see in the downtown areas. I see some incredible beauty and architecture but not once I have I stopped to look at the plaque outside the door or in the lobby of the building. That plaque I’m sure would tell me a little about the builder…if nothing else I would know their name. The universe itself screams out their is a creator….and judging by the creation…..a creator full of glory. How can anyone marvel at the glory of creation and not transfer that glory to it’s creator? It’s easy…….we worship the creation instead!
In a way we DON’T need the bible to explain it all. Even the Bible tells us there is no excuse that all have witnesses God’s glory through his creation. In a sense that is all we need. But is that all we should want? We should feel so enamored with the beauty of creation that we want to learn about its creator. That is what the Bible is for. Picking up the Bible we can learn more and more about the creator….we can go from “I know about him…….to “I know him personally!” Most people just care enough to read the plaque. myself included for many years.

]]> Comment on The Heavens Proclaim the Glory of God… by big ed http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/the-heavens-proclaim-the-glory-of-god/#comment-41 big ed Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:41:56 +0000 http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/the-heavens-proclaim-the-glory-of-god/#comment-41 I imagine you aren't surprized to find out that most of the scientists who worked on taking these beautiful pictures just see the laws of nature at work here. In fact, its the workings of the natural world that produce a child's smile, a fragrant and beautiful flower blossom, or multiple galaxies on a photoplate. As Isaac Azimov asked decades ago, "Why should we be surprized that we appreciate the universe, and the forces of nature that formed us?" My question would be, "If the heavens really do 'proclaim the glory of god', why do we need the bible to explain it all? Or even, why do we need faith?" I imagine you aren’t surprized to find out that most of the scientists who worked on taking these beautiful pictures just see the laws of nature at work here. In fact, its the workings of the natural world that produce a child’s smile, a fragrant and beautiful flower blossom, or multiple galaxies on a photoplate. As Isaac Azimov asked decades ago, “Why should we be surprized that we appreciate the universe, and the forces of nature that formed us?”

My question would be, “If the heavens really do ‘proclaim the glory of god’, why do we need the bible to explain it all? Or even, why do we need faith?”

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]]> Comment on Why is this night different from every other night? by Elder Duncan Ndegwa http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/why-is-this-night-different-from-every-other-night/#comment-11 Elder Duncan Ndegwa Thu, 17 May 2007 14:46:36 +0000 http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/why-is-this-night-different-from-every-other-night/#comment-11 Hi it is wonderfull to have an aportunity to read from your blog, it is very helpful and a blessing to whoever comes a close it ,may the grace of Jesus continue upon you. Bro Duncan from Kenya East Africa. Hi it is wonderfull to have an aportunity to read from your blog, it is very helpful and a blessing to whoever comes a close it ,may the grace of Jesus continue upon you.

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]]> Comment on Gen. 41:51 – He Helps Me Forget by Kathy http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/02/10/gen-4151-he-helps-me-forget/#comment-6 Kathy Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:48:59 +0000 http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/02/10/gen-4151-he-helps-me-forget/#comment-6 Thanks for this blog, it was well timed. God works in mysterious ways. I am so thankful for what God has allowed me to forget, but also to remember. God bless you, keep writing..... Thanks for this blog, it was well timed. God works in mysterious ways. I am so thankful for what God has allowed me to forget, but also to remember. God bless you, keep writing…..

]]> Comment on Mat. 12:19-21 – A Bent Reed and A Flickering Lamp by Nicole http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/01/12/mat-1219-21-a-bent-reed-and-a-flickering-lamp/#comment-5 Nicole Mon, 15 Jan 2007 03:52:54 +0000 http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/01/12/mat-1219-21-a-bent-reed-and-a-flickering-lamp/#comment-5 That's pretty awesome, Josh. I've definitely felt like that bruised reed sometimes. It's a good reminder that Jesus is still willing to restore me and take the time to do it, even when I'm too tired. That’s pretty awesome, Josh. I’ve definitely felt like that bruised reed sometimes. It’s a good reminder that Jesus is still willing to restore me and take the time to do it, even when I’m too tired.

]]> Comment on Prov. 3:35 – Some really practical advice by rach http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/01/11/prov-335-some-really-practical-advice/#comment-4 rach Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:38:11 +0000 http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/01/11/prov-335-some-really-practical-advice/#comment-4 i guess...we should remember that even with wisdom, it does not mean we should forget mercy...even if we all have that "friend." After all, God gave alot of people in the Bible...alot of chances...alot of grace. It's good to correct the foolish, only if they seek to be corrected...if not, one can only be their friend. and not just "friend." i guess…we should remember that even with wisdom, it does not mean we should forget mercy…even if we all have that “friend.” After all, God gave alot of people in the Bible…alot of chances…alot of grace. It’s good to correct the foolish, only if they seek to be corrected…if not, one can only be their friend. and not just “friend.”

]]> Comment on About by Molly Corbitt http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/about/#comment-3 Molly Corbitt Wed, 10 Jan 2007 02:27:26 +0000 #comment-3 Hi, I am from the departing upc list and wanted to say I enjoyed browsing your site. I enjoy your writings on the list. I rarely post...but I read everything. God Bless You, Molly Corbitt Hi,

I am from the departing upc list and wanted to say I enjoyed browsing your site. I enjoy your writings on the list. I rarely post…but I read everything.

God Bless You,

Molly Corbitt

]]> Comment on Job 6:1-7 – Don’t Be Too Quick To Judge by Jake http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/01/09/job-61-7-dont-be-too-quick-to-judge/#comment-2 Jake Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:25:54 +0000 http://joshspiers.wordpress.com/2007/01/09/job-61-7-dont-be-too-quick-to-judge/#comment-2 Yes also included in htis is the brearer of bad news. Satan seems to always leave someone to bear the bad news. THe servant who was the onyl one left brought the bad news to Job. When the voice of defeat comes running will we turn to GOd or wallow in self pitty. I can honestly say i[m not surte what I would do. I know God does not give us anyhting that we can not handle thorugh his power and grace, aothough the natural side of this is overwhelming. I want oto be like Elisha in 2 kings, when the armies had him and his servant sourrounded the entire city and the Lord opened the servants eyes to see the firey charriots that he could nto see before behind the army that came to destroy them. He saw Gods army which out numbere the natural army by many.... So it seems that God allwed these trials to come on Job to prove his fiathfulness to God in the face of the devil. Now we know that there is no record of Jesus putting sickness on anyone to prove anything. I do believe it is Gods will to heal but if sickness comes on us we should not necessairly say this is form God to make me stronger. Job's sickness was a one time account that has been recorded for our beneift. The devil brought sickenss in not God but God allowed it in Job's life. Now we know there is power in Chirst that has been given to us to have authority and take dominion over the devil that was not the case in JOb's day. Christ had not yet come. So we realize we have authority over sickness and disease in our lives and we need o act on it. Put our fiath into action. Use wisdom not lieing to yourslef or refusing treatment if its part of Gods plan. See i believe God ahs a plan to take us form where we are to where we are totally healed. Are we trying to find out that plan? Going to the doctor may be part of that plan. Eating certain foods might be part of that plan. Etc. you get the idea. Yes also included in htis is the brearer of bad news. Satan seems to always leave someone to bear the bad news. THe servant who was the onyl one left brought the bad news to Job. When the voice of defeat comes running will we turn to GOd or wallow in self pitty. I can honestly say i[m not surte what I would do. I know God does not give us anyhting that we can not handle thorugh his power and grace, aothough the natural side of this is overwhelming. I want oto be like Elisha in 2 kings, when the armies had him and his servant sourrounded the entire city and the Lord opened the servants eyes to see the firey charriots that he could nto see before behind the army that came to destroy them. He saw Gods army which out numbere the natural army by many….

So it seems that God allwed these trials to come on Job to prove his fiathfulness to God in the face of the devil.
Now we know that there is no record of Jesus putting sickness on anyone to prove anything. I do believe it is Gods will to heal but if sickness comes on us we should not necessairly say this is form God to make me stronger. Job’s sickness was a one time account that has been recorded for our beneift.
The devil brought sickenss in not God but God allowed it in Job’s life. Now we know there is power in Chirst that has been given to us to have authority and take dominion over the devil that was not the case in JOb’s day. Christ had not yet come. So we realize we have authority over sickness and disease in our lives and we need o act on it. Put our fiath into action. Use wisdom not lieing to yourslef or refusing treatment if its part of Gods plan. See i believe God ahs a plan to take us form where we are to where we are totally healed. Are we trying to find out that plan? Going to the doctor may be part of that plan. Eating certain foods might be part of that plan. Etc. you get the idea.

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