Something of interest. In America, if you suggested someone was demon possessed, then you would be accused of being old fashioned or not mentally all there. Everything is about science and materialism. Yet if you go to third world countries, the people there can tell you chilling stories about how there are super natural forces at work. It is easy to become complacent in "civilized" society. Faith and trust in God grows when you live with Him in each aspect of your life.
In South Korea, there is a lot of problems with occults. There is a Jesus here who is trying to get a following (and succeeding I hear) to be a part of his kingdom. There are occults centered around a female Jesus, Mary, and angels. It is insane how popular some of those beliefs can be.
Yet it is understandable. This culture has the ingrained belief that something exists beyond what science supports. I know that if I just ask God to get rid of the bugs, to help me find something, or to deal or get through another day that He will. Yet I often feel unworthy to ask for His help. My toilet got stopped up, again, and I didn't pray about it. I didn't think I should use Him and His love for me so lightly. But He wants to be there for me. And finally, I prayed aloud so that the universe is witness for God to just fix it since I wasn't getting anywhere. He immediately did.
He wants to help that recipe turn out. He wants to help you design a garden. He wants to help wash the car. He wants to join you on a morning walk. He wants to show you another species of bird you might not have seen that week. He wants to be your Friend and spend time with you on things that might seem mundane or unworthy of note. In the same way, He wants to help you organize Vacation Bible School. He wants to help you with the grocery shopping. He wants to listen to you and whisper thoughts into your mind as you drive long hours. He wants to be with you. Jesus is amazing like that.
So why wait? Tell Him you want Him in your life (again and again and again... every hour). Read His word and look for another aspect of His character and love. Look around you for anything positive or good. That is a gift from Him! He loves you.
This is a place where I am study God's Word for myself. I am a bit of a historian so also including some research into the culture of the times and people that I come across as I read the Bible will be here too. This is just a way for me to share what I learn with others as well as feel like I am being held accountable for keeping up with my devotions. I am lazy by nature and need that small check and balance.
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