What are you waiting for?

There are times when I read the Bible that the words hit me so deeply I can't help but cry. On Thursday I started reading the book of Isaiah which I eagerly wanted to begin because I was told that a lot of Jesus prophesies were written on it. And just the first chapter brought me to my knees in awe, love and repentance. It was like hearing a father telling you how much He was suffering of seeing you torn apart. I just could imagine God's loving voice calling to repentance, not filled with wrath, but with real sadness. As someone who has given everything and was utterly betrayed and forsaken. A father hurt to see how much his sons were suffering and didn't turn to look the one who will embrace them and will take their pain away. Moreover, I could see in those verses how God couldn't stand anymore empty rituals and hollow prayers. He wants obedient hearts who let Jesus reign over their lives. He is willing to forgive anyone who comes with humble heart, acknowledging that they can't do it without God. And then, he will give you a new life filled with purpose that will also last eternally.

Isaiah 1:5-6,16,18 - "Why should you be beaten anymore? Why do you persist in rebellion? Your whole head is injured, your whole heart afflicted. From the sole of your foot to the top of your head there is no soundness -- only wounds and welts and open sores, not cleansed or bandaged or soothed with oil.

... wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, learn to do right!

Come now, let us reason together," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool."

Foolish trust

All my life I've been thought that the only person I can trust is myself. Every show that I enjoyed, every encouraging words I received always had to be with have faith in your own strength and how by trusting in yourself you can achieve everything you want. Furthermore, everyday I received mails advocating this philosophy and probably millions of people around the world really believe in it. But God's opinion in this matter is completely different. Yesterday, as I read the Bible in my community group, one verse hit me deeply and surprisingly not only affected me, but all the people reunited picked out the same verse! And why this verse is so startling? Because it destroys the "trusting in yourself will make you successful" claim, which is one of the most beloved philosophies of our time. The verse:

Proverbs 28:26 - He who trust himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

In God's eyes everyone who trust himself is a fool. Moreover in the same book is explained that fools are unsuccessful, troubled, ruined and detestable. Even now we think that being called a fool is an insult, so you can understand now why we were so shocked with this verse.

So, you will ask, what is the wisdom you must walk in order to be safe and wise? The same book tell us that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom (Prv 9:10) and that God is the one who gives wisdom and understanding (Prv 2:6). Also God is the one who make our paths straight if we acknowledge him in all our ways (Prv 3:6). So we can conclude that you can only trust God and if you want to be wise, you should obey him. If you do so he promise to kept you safe and to guide you. He will also make you successful acording to His plans (remember it's not about your plans) . Finally, you can live confidently because the Creator of the universe is taking care of you!

Trusting in riches

Yesterday I was talking with my beloved when he expressed how worried he was about our money. He told me he was struggling with the thought of not having enough and how he would feel secure if we were wealthy. I told him I didn't care because I know God will always provide for my needs. However he said I didn't understand because I've never suffered poverty. Our discussion ended and I went to sleep without thinking about it anymore, but God brought the matter again today in His word. He never contradicts himself nor change his mind. Just as Jesus told us to seek his kingdom first and he will take care of the rest, Solomon, the wisest man in the history of human race, affirmed that the righteous would prosper but whoever trust in his wealth will fall. We should never trust in anything but God. He is the one who know us better and will give us exactly what we need. Moreover when he blesses us, our riches won't cause problems to ourselves, they will be to glorify God!

Proverbs 11:28 - Whoever trust in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.

Proverbs 10:22 - The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.

God's Guidance

Today I was reading the book of Proverbs and I was so happy because it was exactly what I needed. For so many months I've been struggling with my future life, always wanting God's guidance and now I'm starting to notice His powerful hand. I'm becoming to realize that I'm here to serve and to glorify God, not to be happy myself. And God made a miracle in my heart, changing it so deeply that now I can rejoice serving others, especially my husband. Moreover, this big transformation of my mind has affected everything in my life too! Now I can enjoy studying because I'm doing it in order to by more helpful in the future. I can delight staying home because this would make my husband happier. I can be passionate again about loving my husband. Furthermore my life is full of peace! Now I can abandon myself in the arms of my Lord Jesus and fear nothing. He is the one guiding me!

Proverbs 3:6-7 - in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.

The one who fixes my path

This is my first post! I want to use this blog just to comment about whatever God has done to me as a daily basis. Just today He spoke about how he broaden my path so my feet don't stumble. How wonderful is to know He is watching over me fixing the way I go.

2 Samuel 22:37 - You broaden the path beneath me, so that my ankles do not turn.