The idea of world peace is appealing, but current evidence suggests we are a long way from it. In spite of the lofty ideal that is foundational to the United Nations - "they will hammer their swords into plowshares And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation will not lift up sword against nation, And never again will they train for war" (Micah 4.3) - very little progress has been made. The tendency to war appears to be a hopeless human addiction.
Make no mistake: the only true solution to the problem of war is genuine knowledge of Yahweh God. Until there is a true hunger to know Him, we will never purposely remanufacture instruments of war into instruments of agriculture, and cease military training and preparedness (Micah 4.3). The attitude that precedes this remarkable era of peace is summed up in these words: "Come and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD And to the house of the God of Jacob, That He may teach us about His ways And that we may walk in His paths." (Micah 4.2)
Honestly, I sometimes wonder how much I really know (and want to know) my Father. Sure, I regularly read His word and pray, but is true passionate hunger really there? And, if I am to truly know Him, it can only happen through knowing His Son ("I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." John 14.6). Passionate pursuit is the pathway to peace - individually, and internationally.
It's encouraging to read that a day is coming when "peoples will stream" to "the mountain of the house of the LORD" (Micah 4.1) to passionately pursue knowledge of Him. Today there is more "streaming" to malls, sporting events, and theme parks. Passion for pleasure overshadows genuine passion for the Father.
So, how are things between you and your Father, and His Son? Does a fire burn within that drives you in passionate pursuit? Are you driven to learn His ways and will?
A Keith Green song serves as a prayer for renewed passion: "Oh Lord, please light the fire, That once burned bright and clear. Replace the lamp of my first love, That burns with holy fear."
May passion be so kindled that we relentlessly pursue the LORD, and His will and ways.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2012
Make no mistake: the only true solution to the problem of war is genuine knowledge of Yahweh God. Until there is a true hunger to know Him, we will never purposely remanufacture instruments of war into instruments of agriculture, and cease military training and preparedness (Micah 4.3). The attitude that precedes this remarkable era of peace is summed up in these words: "Come and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD And to the house of the God of Jacob, That He may teach us about His ways And that we may walk in His paths." (Micah 4.2)
Honestly, I sometimes wonder how much I really know (and want to know) my Father. Sure, I regularly read His word and pray, but is true passionate hunger really there? And, if I am to truly know Him, it can only happen through knowing His Son ("I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." John 14.6). Passionate pursuit is the pathway to peace - individually, and internationally.
It's encouraging to read that a day is coming when "peoples will stream" to "the mountain of the house of the LORD" (Micah 4.1) to passionately pursue knowledge of Him. Today there is more "streaming" to malls, sporting events, and theme parks. Passion for pleasure overshadows genuine passion for the Father.
So, how are things between you and your Father, and His Son? Does a fire burn within that drives you in passionate pursuit? Are you driven to learn His ways and will?
A Keith Green song serves as a prayer for renewed passion: "Oh Lord, please light the fire, That once burned bright and clear. Replace the lamp of my first love, That burns with holy fear."
May passion be so kindled that we relentlessly pursue the LORD, and His will and ways.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2012
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