“Pharaoh at the Nile”

Let me warn you that today’s blog can be considered a little controversial. I respect anyone’s belief on this topic but I would like to point out a few things biblically concerning abortion. I recently had to write a paper on abortion for a class I'm currently taking. Abortion is such a touchy subject for so many unbelievers and even believers. It’s important to know that as believers we can not be confused with our position on abortion. The definition of abortion is “The termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus”. This definition clearly states that it’s the DEATH of an embryo or fetus. The commandments are clear on murder; one of the Ten Commandments God gave to Moses in Exodus 20:13 was “Thou shalt not kill”. Many studies show that life begins long before a baby is born. Let’s be real with ourselves, do we really think that God is pleased with us killing his creation? Jeremiah 1:5 says "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." No matter how bad the situation seems we serve a God that absolutely can not fail. Did you know that approximately 42 Million babies are aborted every year and 115,000 per day. These types of numbers scare me. God created man to rule over all other creation; by far we are the most intelligent creation made. In Genesis 1, the bible says we have dominion over ever living creature. Yet we are the only creation aborting our own offspring. You have never seen a lion abort a lion, or a dog abort a dog. Only a human will take a life before it begins. We are so smart yet so dumb. We have to see what is going on in the spirit. Abortion is equalized to Pharaoh at the Nile River killing all the babies in Exodus Chapter 1. In Exodus 1:22 Pharaoh gave this order to all his people: "Every boy that is born you must throw into the Nile, but let every girl live." This is deeper then a regular abortion, when you walk into an abortion clinic you are walking to the Nile River and throwing your baby overboard. Do you understand that there are some women that can not have a baby? No matter what the situation seems like if you are able to produce life, you should count it as a blessing. Even if your situation seems hopeless and seems as though you have no help, God will always be a provider. You have to be able to trust him past what it looks like. I pray that this blog gets you to understand that babies are a blessing from God, and we can not take what God has created and abort it. It’s important to understand that as Christian we must be Pro-life. Look at it this way what if Mary and Joseph we Pro- Choice?

"Studying Gods Word Is Important"

Today’s Blog should cause you to take a real look at your study habits and get you to determine if you are spending enough time in the Word of God. Psalm 12:6 says “The words of the LORD are flawless”. I recently asked the question on twitter “What are some reasons people don’t read the Bible?” There are so many excuses people can give; I have listed just a few below. There is a great deal of importance when it come to reading and understanding God’s word. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 says “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” I am speaking from personal experience; this is the only book that gives life. Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” The Bible literally is an instruction manual on how to live on earth and how to make it into Heaven. I have made many of the below excuses at one point in time. If you are making any of these excuses you should pray that God would help you in that area. Studying Gods Word is important. 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” God desires us to search his Word and to fully explore it’s treasures. Understanding the Bible is not always easy, but it is definitely rewarding.

We can not let these excuses stop us from studying Gods Word

The Bible is so hard to understand.

I usually end up feeling convicted and guilty when I read the Bible.

I need to be taught by the Pastor, Elder or Sunday school teacher in order to understand the Bible.

I have some real doubts about the reliability of the Bible because it's full of contradictions.

The Bible seems boring to me.

No time to study due to job, family and church.

I prefer other inspirational books.

I feel that the Bible was written by man so I don’t know what’s right and what’s wrong.

The Bible was written so long ago that it doesn't seem relevant to me.

I don’t know were to start.

Reading and understanding the Bible is important because the Bible is God’s Word. When we open the Bible, we are literally reading God’s message to us. What could be more important than reading what the creator of the universe has to say? In Acts 30 Philip was traveling to Gaza, the Holy Spirit led him to a man who was reading a portion of Isaiah. Philip approached the man, saw what he was reading, and asked this very important question: “Do you understand what you are reading?” Act 8:30 Philip knew that understanding was the starting point for faith. Without reading and understanding the Bible, we cannot apply it, obey it, or believe it.