Alētheia: Truth

Author: daleadamson

  • Day 38 “Nothing New Under the Sun…”


    There is a quote from Vince Lombardi, that as far as secular quotes go, is my favorite quote. He said, “The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” This a wonderful quote.

    My favorite bible verse is Matthew 6:33. Jesus said, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

    It  seems as if Vince Lombardi quotes Matthew 6:33, but in a different light. The bible does tell us that there is nothing new under the sun so, it’s not surprising when a person comes up with a quote that appears to help build character, it has biblical roots whether or not the author intended for that to happen.

    So, as I see it,  the quality of my life is in direct proportion to my commitment to God, whom is most excellent and this is true no matter what my calling is in life.

    Now Matthew 6:33. But seek, that means to take deliberate action, to go in search or quest of; first – that means priority, before all others, time, importance; the kingdom of God – all that God rules over including heaven and earth; And His righteousness – His commandments, His holiness, His glory; And all these things will be added to me – all my needs supplied by God through Jesus Christ.

    To live out the Lombardi quote and Matthew 6:33 is to be totally content in all that God is for me in Christ Jesus. To be swallowed up in His glorious presence with a joy that surpasses anything that this world has to offer. This is what it means to me in desiring God.

  • Day 37 “What’s in Your Heart”


    Jesus said in the book of Matthew, “out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” And it’s true. Just watch someone (maybe yourself) when they bend over to pick something up and unexpectedly hit their head on the edge of a counter and listen to what comes out of their mouth. We’ve all done it or something like it, and have said things we wish we could take back.

    In living a life that is pleasing to the Lord, it is very important to fill our hearts with Gods word so that in any given moment, out of our mouths comes  the comfort of His promises. This isn’t just when we need it for ourselves, but more importantly, to edify others and help them in their time of need.

    God’s word will stand forever. It will not crumble away. We can take great comfort in knowing that His word will not return unto Him void. By hiding scripture in our heart, we can stand on a firm foundation that cause us to be a well-spring of blessing for ourselves and all those around us.

  • Day 36 “Broken”


    The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart—These, O God, You will not despise. Psalm 51:17.

    I was talking to a very dear friend tonight who has seen me go through very rough times as well as good times. I was telling her about the past 35 days and all that has been going on in my life since I started this lifetime journey desiring God. It has been an amazing journey so far and I excited about the future.

    I am very grateful to the Lord for allowing all the things that have not only happened in the past 35 days, but also for the stuff in my past. I am so very blessed to come to a place in my life to depend on God and not the things that the world has to offer.

    I can’t help not having a contrite and broken heart when I am in the presence of God. To be in the light of His glory with it shinning so brightly on the dark stains of my sin, brings me to my knees. How great is His love for me that while I was still a sinner, Christ died for me. How could I not fall to my knees to worship my loving, glorious Savior – Jesus Christ.

  • Day 35 “He is Alive”


    It’s been one year ago since my mother went home to be with the Lord. Though the date is different, she had died on the Saturday before Easter. It’s a bitter-sweet memory. However, remembering her death at the same time of celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ simply gives me a peace that transcends all understanding.

    Jesus was crucified for our sins and rose from the grave 3 days later. My mother was saved and was baptized about 5 years before her death. Because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, my mother now rests in the presence of God the Father and is glorifying Jesus Christ. That gives me peace. Though I miss her, I would not want her back because of where she is – in Heaven. And one day, I will join her. hallelujah!

    This mornings Easter service at Meadow Baptist Church, was one of the greatest blessings of corporate worship that I have ever experienced. To feel the presence of God inhabit the praises of His people, was a marvelous taste of what heaven holds for His children for all of eternity –  basking in the Glory of God.

    Jesus rose from the grave and He lives!!! That gives me strength. Knowing that all authority in Heaven and on the Earth has been given to Him, and through his blood, I stand cleansed from my sin and made righteous. Jesus loves me – a sinner made whole by His unmeasurable grace.

    And now, I tell the world what Jesus has done for me and what he can do for you. If you confess your sins, and believe that He is the Son of God – the Savior of the world and call on His name-you will be saved. Having Jesus in your heart will bring a new life of finding all your joy in God through His Son Jesus.

    Though the road I travel here on this earth is very hard at times, I have the strength to press on because of what Christ has done and not by any thing that I can do, but by His power and for His glory. Amen.

    If you want to know more, just send me a note and I will get more information to you. There is no better time than now to submit your life to Jesus.

  • Day 34 “The Resurrection”


    The entire crux of my faith rests in the fact that Jesus is whom he said was, that is,  that he was the son of God come in the flesh to be the payment for the sins of the world.  Without the resurrection, Christianity would be just another dead religion.

    Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God who came to this earth, lived a perfect life, was crucified and laid in a tomb. He rose again on the 3 day and now sits on the right hand of God the Father. There is no other name above the name of Jesus by which man can be saved. What a glorious day that we celebrate at Easter and every day of our lives.

    In the words of a Carmen song, “it may seem like Friday but Sunday is on the way! No matter how dark it may seem in my life at times, I always have the fact that Jesus conquered sin and death and not only lives, but He lives inside me and He will never leave me nor forsake me. Jesus is the Lord of my life!

    Jesus was innocent – a lamb led to the slaughter. I cannot fathom the anguish He must have felt, not only in the physical pain, but in the torment of knowing that there would be people who would not believe that Jesus was dying for them – even those who were beating him. As the blood poured out of his flesh, he was saying, “this blood is for you.”And yet, there was more suffering to come – the cross – then death. but He didn’t stay dead…

    So pure and true is His love for us, that while yet we were sinners, Jesus died for us. Praise the Lord! He is Risen! What blessed hope I (we) have in Jesus.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muK1DPKhKJ8


  • Day 33 “My Brother”


    Late this afternoon, my brother (one of 3) called me about a bumper sticker he had just seen on a car. It read, “Jesus is God.” His question to me, was that a true statement. I answered him and said, “yes, Jesus is part of the Trinity and that he is both Jesus and God.” I then explained that this is one of the glorious mysteries from God – the Trinity– God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

    In no time at all, you could tell that we were brothers as our conversation grew into a loud debate. Please don’t get me wrong, we didn’t say anything that we would later regret, but it was a discussion led by pride as to who would reign victorious in the argument.

    Pride – the down fall of man.

    I do love my brother of course, and I should have known that my flesh would want to rear its ugly head and swell up in pride in our conversation. About an hour later, I was reminded just how important it is to stay in the spirit and exhibit Agape love in all my speech.

    Everything ended well and I know that God is working on his heart and that God is helping me with the log in my eye that had temporally blinded me.

    Humility is a gift to be sought after with all our might for the Glory of God.

  • Day 32 “Accountability”


    In my effort to begin a renewed effort to pursue God, I approached a brother in Christ whom I believed God put in my path through a sermon he had preached, to be an accountability partner.

    Little did I know that it would be the beginning of my spiritual growth into holiness for the glory of God. I knew that I had issues that I needed to talk with someone about and for that person to pray with and for me. We had met for several months when we had taken a break for the Christmas holidays. We talked about getting back into meeting every other week starting in January. I had let myself get out the habit and it was 3 months before we met again.

    On Wednesday of this week, we crossed paths and spoke when he remembered an article that he had read and he immediately prayed for me and that we should meet.

    We met at our usual place for breakfast and he shared the article. I was really moved. The article was just what I needed. But, what really moved me more than the article was knowing that after a 3 month break, he was still thinking about me and praying for me.

    Though we know that Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us, it’s wonderful when the Lord brings someone into your life who chooses to spend time in prayer and fellowship helping you to grow in holiness. It still brings tears to my eyes – joyful tears. God is so good – all the time.

  • Day 31 “Leading by Example”


    The inspiration for this blog came from the ministry of John Piper. I have read several of his books and have come to endear his ministry. There is no doubt in my mind that John desires God and that the Lord has blessed his ministry. John Piper is the senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptists Church in Minneapolis, MN.

    John’s passion is his joy in being satisfied with all that God is for him in Christ Jesus. I have been blessed with life changing messages from the Lord through John’s sermons and books. I have to be very careful not to idolize John – the temptation to make him one of my hero’s is strong.

    My hero is Jesus, the Son of the living God in whom there is salvation. Amen!

    But even a Godly man like John has to take time to search his heart to see if there is anything that could hinder his fellowship and worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus christ.

    On the Desiring God website, John has written a letter explaining his decision to take a few months off to strengthen his relationship with God and his wife and family. You can read the letter here: http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TasteAndSee/ByDate/2010/4555_John_Pipers_Upcoming_Leave/

    And so it is with me. Though I cannot take time off from work, I am spending more time with God and to purposefully pursue Him. And there, in the throne room of grace is the joy and peace and the fulfillment of all there is in Jesus. My passion and desire to serve God and spend glorious time with Him grows daily.

    P.S., this post is late to more internet down time. Ya gotta love technology.

  • Day 30 “The Funeral”


    I attended a funeral today for the sister of a very good friend of mine. Her name was Francis Holland and she was a believer in Christ Jesus. This I know not just because I was told by my friend, but by the evidence of the fruit of her life.

    Lots of people spoke about her life, both in the service and while attending the viewing. There is no doubt that when she saw Jesus, He said “Well done thou good a faithful servant.” Francis’ life was filled not only serving her Lord and Savior, but serving others for His glory.

    This is the kind of life that I(we) should strive for. Not to be praised by man at our funeral, but serving others with Agape love – an unconditional love and all for the Glory of God. This brings joy into our lives.

    There is an acronym for joy that helps me to keep things in perspective. J – for Jesus first, O – for others second, and Y – for yourself last. Living for Jesus and serving others brings great joy and peace that transcends all understanding. This is evidenced by the fact that the world denies God and believes in putting our own needs and desires first.

    To live for Jesus and His glory is to be at odds with the world.

  • Day 29 “Reality”


    Today has been a very heavy day for me. Over the weekend, a friend of mine’s sister passed away. She had been sick for a while and her husband had been attending to her 24/7 for the past 7 years or so. Her name was Francis and she was a born again believer so there is tremendous joy in that knowledge. However, it’s still very hard on my friend.

    Also, I have found out that another friend from my former church has cancer and been given about 6 to 12 months to live. She too is saved but it’s still so hard.

    But, we do have the promises of God. Promises so absolute that we have the blessed assurance they will come to pass. First, we as believers have Jesus. We have the promise that His grace is sufficient. I don’t always understand it, but it is enough.We know that Jesus has prepared a room for His children in Heaven. We know through our salvation that we will spend eternity in Heaven in perfection. No more tears, no pain, no suffering. Perfect bliss in the Glory of our King and our God.

    This is the same for both of my friends. One has already gone to be with the Lord. A glorious homecoming. The second will soon join all those whom God is calling home.

    The reality is we will all will die unless of course, we are raptured out first. Until then, we mourn over the passing of our friends and loved ones with the assurance of God’s grace and mercy and being swallowed up in His infinite Love.

    Oh the joy and hope we have in Jesus.