Shalom,

We read Proverbs 17 today and there were two separate things that really stood out! First of all there is THIS from verse 15:

15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both an abomination [exceedingly disgusting and hateful] to the Lord.

We can apply that today to the habit of some politicians making light of scandalous behavior. We can also apply it to the current president white-washing terrorist attacks as something other than what they really are. At the same time that these things are happening, those who take a stand on the Word of God as their final authority are being bullied, persecuted, sued, and in some nations tortured and killed. The verse above leaves NO DOUBT about how the God of the Bible sees these things! I choose to line up MY thinking with the Word of God as my Final Authority! HE will vindicate ME when I do things HIS way! AMEN! And YOU can say the same thing! The other thing that stood out to me today is found in Galatians 6::7:

7 Do not be deceived and deluded and misled; God will not allow Himself to be sneered at (scorned, disdained, or mocked by mere pretensions or professions, or by His precepts being set aside.) [He inevitably deludes himself who attempts to delude God.] For whatever a man sows, that and that only is what he will reap.

There are many people out there in the world who have rejected the God of the Bible and His wonderful plan of Salvation for all of mankind! Some mock and ridicule those who have received Jesus as Lord and Savior, but take heart! YOU are on the right path that leads straight to the Heaven of the Bible when you leave this earth, OR in the Rapture! Those who do what the above verse says are going to reap the multiplied harvest of their seeds sown! THAT is why WE can have limitless patience in these times and with these people! Remember, our Heavenly Father WANTS them to be a part of His family, so let's keep simply sharing the Gospel and expecting results! In the meantime, HE will bless us according to His Word and NOT according to anyone else's words! AMEN! Here is Hillsong Young and Free with "Face To Face":

[Verse 1]
I remember when I called Your name
There I knew I'd never be the same
Love came rushing to this heart of mine
Like You waited for this all my life
I remember when I learned to pray
Close to You I find my hiding place
And Your Spirit looks within my soul
And Your presence keeps me wanting more

[Verse 2]
When I think upon your wounded hands
And how you begun a great romance
I will take your bread and take your wine
To remember what you sacrificed
Now I'm serving for Your kingdom come
Where You're leading me is where I'll run
Jesus I can be your hands and feet
And let my life remember You my King
I need You more than anything

[Bridge]
Lord here I am
I'm reaching out
I will lay me down and surrender
I'll sing Your name
I'll sing it loud
You are all I want, now forever
(2x)
Lord here I am

[Verse 3]
And the day shall come when I will rise
Finally I'll see you face to face
With the heavens I will glorify
Crown You Lord for eternity

Shalom in Him!