"Greenland"
THE JOURNEY TO "GREENLAND" BEGAN IN 1987. THE PINNACLE WAS REACHED IN 1998. THEN, CAME THE DEEPEST VALLEY I HAD EVER KNOWN... IT WAS SAID BY THE GREAT PSALMIST, "SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY SHALL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE..." GOD IS SO GOOD.
10/7/25
9/21/25
a word in due time
So the verse whispered day before yesterday is clear; : "nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, BECAUSE thou has left thy first love" (Rev 2.4)
Then, this morning, while meditating, before daylight the following was pointed out from that gentle urging that is the Holy Ghost; "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after;...to behold the beauty of the Lord, AND to enquire in His temple." (Ps 27.4)
How do these two verses apply to my life? Since the eyes of my soul were opened 43 years ago, I've known His love and tried to witness and practice the same. His love, is the "first love." The only authentic way to live is thru His love, Name and ways. All else, according to the Wise Preacher, is "vanity."
- So, the charge is that I've "left...(the) first love." My reaction? Humbly repent and say "amen." (I Jn 1.9) My action? get back to the simple, pure, satisfying spirit I once knew. (I Jn 2.29) Many other verses may be given but these will do.
- Then, direction is given to get back to "thy first love." It seems the Psalmist was troubled about enemies. Those dearest to him had "forsaken" him. What would restore the peace he once knew? As read in this passage he was to "seek after" the Lord and when doing so would "behold the beauty of the Lord."
9/13/25
Still struggling, still waiting...
This is my online diary. I will share thoughts but no revealing details.
Currently, no devotionals seem to penetrate my heart. The change that took place on June 2 has not resolved. I feel peaceful, mostly, but disturbed the change has not resolved. Almost four months of waiting on an answer from heaven and wondering if maybe, I missed the Lord's direction. I stepped out in faith on June 2 but thought I should choose the next direction. So, far there has been no urging or leadership.
The last thing remembered from daily devotionals is Elijah "waiting by the brook Kidron." In I Kings 17 the prophet was told to wait by the brook and the Lord sent ravens to feed him there. So, he was fed and watered whilst he waited. The brook dried up, the prophet moved on and came to a widow woman "gathering sticks" to make bread for a last meal before she and her son would starve and die. However, this is another lesson in the Lord providing for His child.
The prophet instructed this widow woman to make "make me a cake first." Seems a little self-centered but the faithful, humble mother did as she was asked.
The result? the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail,
So, I am waiting, fed and watered (spiritually at GBC) until the Lord moves me from the change than began June 2.
7/28/25
Preserved or Pickled?
Sour as Vinegar |
Sweet as Sugar |
The boy shepherd chosen (I Sam 16) to replace Israel's first King. A King who lost the Kingdom because of his stubborn, willful ways. Began Humble, ended defeated because of his attitude.
Lessons Learned:
David's time as a shepherd is portrayed as formative. He learns bravery, integrity, and reliance on God's protection, which he later applies in his battles and leadership.
From Shepherd to King:
God uses David's experience as a shepherd to prepare him for his future role as king of Israel. This transition is highlighted in 2 Sam 7:8, where God speaks of taking David from the sheep pen to be prince over Israel.