Heb 12:1-2 (WEY) Therefore, surrounded as we are by such a vast cloud of witnesses, let us fling aside every encumbrance and the sin that so readily entangles our feet. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us, 2 simply fixing our gaze upon Jesus, our Prince Leader in the faith, who will also award us the prize. He, for the sake of the joy which lay before Him, patiently endured the cross, looking with contempt upon its shame, and afterwards seated Himself— where He still sits—at the right hand of the throne of God.

There are a couple of items that have miraculously made it through the filter of growing up, college, and family life. They are two little Punt, Pass, and Kick trophies from my childhood. One is a bronze and one is a silver football player standing at attention. Somewhere we also have a picture from the awarding of one of them, with me standing there next to the other two winners. It was just a simple contest where the young boys competed to see who could punt, pass, and kick a football the longest and with the most accuracy. Those prizes, though, have taken their place along the prizes my own sons have won through the years and represent a small little identification with victory that is of a worth much larger than just the metal and wood.

To see the highlights and victory photos of any of the truly great athletes of history, there is an image of them, lifting, hugging, or kissing usually a cup of some kind. This prize has been for them part of the intense focus that has kept them in the gym, on the track, hitting balls, and diligently working on the skills that would take them to the victory stand. For everyone who would get there, though, it is more than just the cup that motivates, it is the image of the one holding the cup, that one who has gone before and all that he has done to set himself apart and above. The cup itself might represent the victory, but it holds within itself no means of emulation or method. The one holding the prize does. The story of how he did it will give all the unbearable drills and practice a purpose of great worth. His perseverance and his sacrifice will be seen as the invaluable ingredients of the champion and therefore to be embraced rather than avoided. So, the real prize, that is the enabling focus through the most trying opposition, is much more than just a trophy with some writing on it. That alone might not even get you off the couch and out the door. The one holding the prize, on the other hand will inspire efforts beyond what might have ever been thought possible.

We are in a competition that will require great effort and great endurance. In order to complete this race there will be a need for encouragement, but especially it will require a fixed gaze upon something bigger and much more significant than the grueling pain of the course, something that will make all those otherwise unbearable portions appear to be nothing in comparison. Thankfully, we have a champion who has gone before with an amazing story of diligence and unwavering determination. By “simply” fixing our eyes upon Him when the grade of our own race becomes steep, visualizing His progress up the road to the crucifixion where He fell beneath the weight of the cross, there will be inspiration and renewed motivation to also get up and move forward towards the joy of our prize. This Christ focus is actually the way arriving at our own victory as every other wondering gaze will take us off course and away from assured triumph in Him.

May the overcoming resource of life substance fill this day with hope and unshakeable peace as the Prince of Peace gets the central attention of the eyes. May the unbearable and impossible know transformation in the light of His glory as His holding of the prize becomes the unstoppable motivation to finish the course with joy and excellence.

Heb 11:39 And these all, having had witness borne to them through their faith, received not the promise, 40 God having provided some better thing concerning us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.

That’s pretty cool. We get to be on the same team as all those Bible-mentioned heroes. It’s our moves that are a direct completion of their perfection. Whenever we set our gaze upon a higher place and make the appropriate choice from a heart of worship, we confirming and affirming the choices they made thousands of years ago, sort of like blocking, setting a pick, or passing the ball.

We had this guy in high school that was a great athlete all four years, but specifically his senior year was honored as the athlete of the year for all of Colorado. Because of his incredible athleticism we were able to win the state championship that year in football and he also went on to win state wrestling and track titles. For him it must have been such an incredible thrill and honor to reach those pinnacles of achievement. When I think back, however, on all that seemed to make him the perfect athlete, both mentally and physically, I think of all those other team members that got to be in more than just the team picture. For every time he ran the ball there was a block made that determined how successful that run would be. Every scrub team member that provided a workout environment for him to sharpen his skills was essential the perfection he portrayed. Many days of outstanding toughness and perseverance were required by him to rise above all other athletes in the sate, but probably many years of devotion and dedication were actually a necessary contribution by those who would never have their name mentioned in any headline.

So our showing up on the practice field, running the drills, and completing the course before us is more than just our little insignificant personal encounter with the Creator of the Universe. It is a movement of faith that completes those movements made even thousands of years ago by those who never got to see just how incredible their perfection would be through us. The connection of God’s team or His body is one that transcends the constraints of eras and life spans to form the image of a completed purpose in Christ. So every holding fast to a confession, every act of service, and every sacrifice of praise is for much more than just the moment and a possible feeling of personal ascendance. There is someone, either past or present whose own walk of faith is dependent upon that step we will make.

While the bonding together in faith with those greats from long ago is so very empowering, encouraging, and inspiring, it is this same bonding that is meant to enable our own perfection and that of those other body members around us from day to day. If a prize is to be attained, if a goal is to be reached, there is a block that needs to be made, a practice dummy held and a drink provided. We are on a quest towards a mark of a higher calling that requires the contribution made by those other members who are equally dependant upon us. We are part of something much greater than our own personal journey, and much of the progress we will make personally is in need of another’s involvement.

John 17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.

Psalms 30:6-9 (ASV) As for me, I said in my prosperity, I shall never be moved. 7 Thou, Jehovah, of thy favor hadst made my mountain to stand strong: Thou didst hide thy face; I was troubled. 8 I cried to thee, O Jehovah; And unto Jehovah I made supplication: 9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

There is only one strength that is immoveable through all the quakes and shakes of life, and it has nothing to do with muscle mass or bank account volume. This is a strength formed by exercise, but not by the exercise of body movements or investment principles. This strength is only maintained in the exercise of praise, the expression of a heart humbled and overwhelmingly impressed, not by the magnitude of the mountain, but by the One who made the mountain.

Hunter and I have been watching the NBA finals lately, and actually went up to the Buffalo Wings place last night to watch a couple of them at the same time. There is such a great demonstration of incredible physical ability in all of the teams that have made it so far. Massive giants are clearly shown in close range as the cameras make their size and superbly developed bodies fill the screen. Tattoo bodies with bulging muscles display athleticism that is nothing less than amazing.

As great as the physical demonstration going on in these highly competitive games, there is another force being shown throughout all of them. While the mountain-like bodies of the participants may appear unstoppable and unshakable, the display of wealth also rises up to claim dominance, both in the players, but also in those who are just using the physical talents for their own mountain-of-wealth building. Stadiums are filled with roaring fans that have paid exorbitant ticket prices, while every visual moment includes exposure to advertising, the cost of which is lining the pockets of owners and promoters. For them it would appear that their strength will just continue unabated as the aging of one group of athletes just makes way for the next aspiring group drawn by the allure of glory and wealth.

As impressive as these mountains of talent and wealth are, there is a truth that seems to be tragically illusive for many of them- that any amassing of size and influence is actually made possible by yet another force. For each of these earthly mountains there is an impending shaking that will upend and topple it, but for the Designer of it all, their passing will have no effect whatsoever. His glory will just remain and progress in its expansion as creation continues to proclaim His praise without interruption. The greatest moment in fulfilling a gift potential is not in claiming its glory for the mountain that it is, but in praising the One who made it and provided the ability to prosper with it. Mountains are so impressive in their beauty and apparent permanence, but to ascend and become them is quite the precarious undertaking. If dependence is placed upon them alone, their crumbling will be their end. If, on the other hand, their every moment of existence is given to the praise of their Maker, this glory will know no end, as it will remain unshaken in Him. Better to glory in the Mountain Maker than in the mountain He has made.

Romans 11:36 (KJV) For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

25 nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place year by year with blood not his own; 26 else must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once at the end of the ages hath he been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
Heb 9:25-26 (ASV)

The motorcycle policeman was standing on the side of the road with his laser gun at his side directing me to pull into the side street just past him. He had obviously already established my guilt for something and I would soon find out what that was. I had honestly completely missed the flashing school zone sign as I had been focused on merging traffic, and he let me know I had reached a speed that would require a significant fine as punishment. He graciously gave me a warning for this violation, but did site me for failure to maintain insurance (was a little slow in finding my card). I would just have to go to meet the judge to prove I actually did have coverage at the time of the incident. He actually made it so I eventually would have no mark on my record and no fine to pay-most grateful.

So, a few weeks later I did get to appear in court, though, taking my seat in the very back of the room as several other people went before me to converse with the judge. Many of them were much less fortunate than I was, having to pay hundreds of dollars for multiple violations. For each infraction there was a significant fine and it seemed that the list just kept going on and on. I found myself wondering how they would ever really be able to pay. There were different means by which the punishment could be met as some would make payments, others community service, and some even would spend time in jail. However it was dealt with, each violation would require a specific payment of penalty.

My little experience in traffic court is but a representation of how our lives are geared with respect to transgressions and their penalty payment. Separate and unique reparations are necessary for each and every failure. With friends, family, school, job, etc., there is a sense of expectancy that something must be done in each case to make amends, to make things right.

Our reality with Christ, then, is somewhat difficult to adjust to, because in Him all transgressions were paid for on the cross. While we may continue to feel like we must at least feel bad enough as punishment for each failure, there is nothing left to be done to take care of our guilt. God doesn’t hold our sin against us in the least, because Jesus went before the judge in our stead, securing payment for anything we’ve done or are yet to do. There is no guilt that can rightfully be held against us for the smallest to the greatest of transgressions. While our own soul may feel the Intense need for unique justification (freedom from the guilt), for each and every thing we may do wrong, just being in Christ is our complete and total liberation from any guilt, at least with regard to God the Father. Other than maintaining a position of honor and worship before Him, there is nothing that can ever separate us from the love and favor that is God’s established attitude towards us. Our simple confession activates the power of Christ’s only trip before the judge on our behalf, and we are able to maintain a continual position of righteousness before the Father. With nothing left to do with regard to our holiness, we can joyfully take our place in the kingdom to further establish and proclaim the reality of an available life free from any further penalty payment.

Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: 11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 12 And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.
Mark 1:10-12 (KJV)

Therefore there is no procrastination for those who are in Christ, both of blessing/healing and of temptation.

Victory parties have much less defining ability than that of the moments of solitude that follow in the wilderness. As wonderful as is the affirmation, its real purpose and function is to bring persistence through the challenging time waiting just around the corner.

The liberation celebration will take on the sound of the dirge if there is no confidence maintained in the Deliverer when the freedom route leads directly to the Red Sea with an army of would-be captors in hot pursuit.

Discovery of a sister swap on the morning after a long anticipated and costly marriage celebration has great power to disable resolve for committing another 7 years for the desired prize.

It would be so wonderful if there were only the blessing, the mountain top glory exposition with an affirmation of heritage and identification. There is, however, another experience that quite often follows the time of honoring encouragement- the challenge, the test that proves the legitimacy of the celebration. It’s not just the ceremony that makes a marriage, but it is its embrace in the face of great challenges that would disable and destroy it. The talked about and much touted athlete is nothing more than a dream and hope until the field of battle is taken and the competition engaged. It is in the embrace of the conflict that the celebrated potential is confirmed and validated.

So, the building storm after the morning of sunshine need not remove the joy of the sunshine’s rays, but rather provide an appreciated opportunity for its proving. With gladness the challenge can be embraced with confidence and assurance gained from the honored moments of affirmation. With joy the cross can be endured with an encouraging remembrance of the glory’s voice and a fixed gaze on the prize that lies ahead. Much more than just for the festivity of the moment is the commencement’s purpose. It is meant to enable steadfastness in the time of heat, hunger, and temptation in the desert. It is meant to solidify and identify those qualities of strength that will empower and equip for endurance through the seemingly endless wilderness challenges that are on the path to the promise.

Instead of doubt there can be great comfort with the rapid arrival of the trial. Rather than undermining the reality of the celebration’s declaration, it can be seen as its confirmation and validation. Welcome, rather than despised can be the fulfillment of its purpose in a victory that glorifies the Author and Finisher.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

James 1:2-4 (KJV)

Psalms 23:6 MKJV  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah forever.

What a comfort it is to consider the leading of the most High, that He is continually providing for all our necessities with regard to food, protection, peace, and rest. Before He can be any of these things, however, He must first be what He is declared to be in the very first verse- a Shepherd that is embraced, possessed, looked up to and eternally possessed in submission. All the subsequent scenes of sweet communion will have no place in reality until the One that is leading there is seen as way more than just a companion, but as the only hope for life at all. A single step cannot be made towards His provision and place of quiet bliss until He is considered to be the great God of not only wonderful blessed provision, but also the One with the rod and the staff, the One who is completely and uncompromisingly Holy. No claim on the provision has any validity until there has been total surrender and submission to the One from whom all blessings flow. The goodness and mercy that is anticipated is more than just a wish in the heart of the One who understands the faithfulness of the great God of judgment. An awareness of His faithfulness in correction and consequence brings incredible confidence to the one who merely yields to His will in every aspect of life. Rather than being concerned in the least about any area of need, there is an abundant assurance that all is well with the One who is equally faithful to provide for all who comply to His will.

To dwell in the house of provision has everything to do with giving honor to the one who has secured the dwelling, stocked it with essentials, and protected it from threats. There is no passion for hanging out in the abode of one whose rules and standards are dishonored and ignored. When there is no respect for the power and integrity of the owner there will be an expectation of something quite opposite to goodness and mercy- rebellion and destructive judgment. The stories of David’s own sons are clear examples of this. Though Absalom and Solomon had the same relationship to David, there was great contrast in their perception of their father, and ultimately great contrast in what would follow their actions. Absalom, in failing to see the divinely given power and might of his father, chose instead to undermine and rebel. Though gifted as a leader, his dishonor and disrespect for his father prohibited his residence in a palace that was his every right to occupy. His failure to possess his inheritance in submission to his father brought an inevitable consequence of total loss and death.

His brother, though, maybe impacted by the example played out before him, held onto a passionate possession of not only his father’s relationship, but his position of authority and power in his life. Beyond the obvious human failures, he saw in his father a man who had been faithful to the God who had blessed him with protection and provision. Rather than resisting and rebelling for his own ambitions, he found in humility and submission a great opportunity for extended residence in the house of his honored father. In seeking wisdom over material blessings, he demonstrated complete and total deference to the One that would make all that other stuff just follow behind him as a wake.

For this day, there is a path that is lit and leading to restful provision. Its destination, though, is the dwelling place of the Almighty, Holy, and uncompromising Shepherd whose provision of goodness and mercy requires humble and fearful submission to the superiority of His will. To dwell is to first possess total honor for the Shepherd.

8 And a highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but is shall be for the redeemed: the wayfaring men, yea fools, shall not err therein. 9 No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast go up thereon; they shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there: 10 and the ransomed of Jehovah shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Isaiah 35:8-10 (ASV)

There is a direct relationship between ‘the redeemed’ and those that are holy. This way that leads to an everlasting joy is one that requires a special pass of redemption that is demonstrated in a holy life, one that has become eternally altered by the magnitude and awesome power of the Redeemer and His amazing grace. It might be possible to jam with the fun songs, but for the sorrow and sighing to really flee away, there will have to be passage through the gate of holiness that validates any claim to the true joy and not just the appearance thereof.

To have the way paid for isn’t enough. The ticket will have to be used and the way of holiness taken before any of the legitimate gladness can become more than mere emotional bliss.

For Valentine’s day this year Kim bought some tickets to a concert for Haydn, Hayllie and me. She bought them ahead of time and they were delivered in a Fedex envelope. They were really special seats, located in great proximity to the stage and to get to the area where they were you had to pass through a restricted passage that required showing our unique tickets. We had a great time attending the concert, but as great as the experience ended up being, for us to really get to enjoy it, it was very necessary for us to do more than just get a thrill about having the tickets in that Fedex envelope. We actually had to get in our car, drive to the venue, use the tickets to gain entrance to the building and then, again, to gain entrance to our exclusive area. Each of those tickets had great potential for a very real and personal exposure to great musicians and their music, but until the necessary way was taken to comply with what it would take to arrive at our purchased seats, we could wish, demand, jump up and down, shout, and dance around a bit, but never actually get to the place where the real amazing sounds were being produced.

There is a song of the redeemed that is accompanied by heavenly musicians that have been developing in their gifts for time beyond our comprehension. As joyous and wonderful as it is for those who get to experience this song, there is a way that must be taken to arrive at its performance venue. Though the tickets have been purchased long ago and have arrived in a special package, there is much more than just possession of them that is necessary for their true value to be more than a provision. The way of holiness will have to be taken without diversion, and the use of the blood of Jesus will have to be used to access the restricted area of holiness, where the intimate experience of our Redeemer can result in a joy that rests on heads that have become free from sorrow and sighing.

1 Ascribe unto Jehovah, O ye sons of the mighty, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength. 2 Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name; Worship Jehovah in holy array.
Psalms 29:1-2 (ASV)

Just got through with Hunter’s basketball season with a community league. He had a great time and it has been so much fun to see him motivated to improve and make progress. Though the league he played in was supposed to be for his age and the next year older, it was difficult to believe that many of the kids weren’t several years older as many appeared to be well over 6 feet tall. Just this size difference made the competition significant, but then, there were many that were also very skilled, and often with this skill came a great deal of arrogance along with a bit of glory sponging. One kid in particular, after making a shot would strut around and gesture with his hands to let it be known how really ‘special’ he was. He indeed was very good, and it is important, I’m sure for him to keep believing in himself, but in the presence of someone like, say Lebron James, all of his little glory hogging would be completely inappropriate. It is so natural especially for young men to be driven by ego and the desire to recognized as ‘mighty’, but in the presence of someone on an extremely exalted level, there is only a need to give up all that self focus for recognition of the one who has really done something of real significance and is so much more deserving of glory. Wherever the accomplishments of Lebron are proclaimed in the magnitude of their record-breaking greatness, it’s somewhat difficult to be too impressed with the feats of a junior high strutter.

The verses that follow these first two give an exposition of the accomplishments of Jehovah that make it most difficult for any of these sons of the (otherwise) mighty to do anything but give up all their glory in the presence of the One who is clearly in another league altogether. Where there might be a little strutting going on in a worldly realm somewhere, whenever the Maker of all realms is truly proclaimed in all of His self-initiated acts that will never know a rival, there is nothing really to do but give it all up for Him. In fact, where this recognition of His greatness is on every sign and billboard, there is never even a consideration of a strut. However, in the observance and deference to His extreme greatness, there is an identity acquired that raises and enables the one who’s given it all up for His glory. Rather than being limited to the little conquests of the self-proclaimed ‘mighty’, there is an ability to be a part of the overwhelming victories of the Almighty.

11 Jehovah will give strength unto his people; Jehovah will bless his people with peace. Psalms 29:11 (ASV)

Rather than just claiming to be a ‘mighty’ dude with a strut in a community league, it’s much better to be part of a people who’ve given up all glory to the One who’s really worthy. Better to have the strength and peace of the winning team of the ages than getting a short-lived ego boost making a few shots alone in a desperately held self-glory. To Him may all glory be given up to, and from Him may the satisfaction and the fulfillment of the soul be filled with in-Christ victory identity.

Psa 23:5  Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

In the past few years, a host of studies have emerged claiming that eating dinner as a family can provide serious benefits for children. In 2005, research at Columbia University’s National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) found that the number of children who report having dinner regularly with their families was on the rise—about 58 percent, up from 47 percent in 1998—and that children who experienced family meals were less likely to be tempted by marijuana, alcohol, and other drugs, and less likely to smoke cigarettes. A 2000 survey at Harvard Medical School revealed that nine- to fourteen-year-olds who ate dinner with their families usually consumed greater quantities of healthy fruits and vegetables, and less soda and fast food. They were also more likely to accept new foods their parents offered them and to make healthy food choices on their own. For girls in particular, eating dinner with parents has been shown to correlate with a reduced risk of crash dieting, having distorted body image, or using aggressive weight-loss methods.

(From ‘The Family That Eats Together … Why Family Meals Make for Happier Kids’ by  Divine Caroline, on Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:59pm PST)

In the middle of the attacks that are coming without interruption from and enemy that would like to destroy us with so many diversions, there is a place of comfort and security to be found right at the dinner table. Right in the presence of those assaults that would destroy and divide, there is a refuge and place of hope and confidence, where the challenges of life are disabled for a few moments and the nourishment that is so needed is taken in from the provision of the Father.

I was so blessed in this way in our home growing up. Though we were not without our own tense moments, there was something we always did as a family- sit down together for breakfast and dinner. It wasn’t just going through the drive-through either. The nourishment received there at the table was something that had usually been prepared by the loving and caring hands of my mother. Something very secure and foundational was established with every beckoning to the dining room by the smells of her creations. Love was imparted and the fears that could have opened doors for the enemy’s devises were dispelled by a defense that came by merely sitting down together and establishing the refuge of relationship.

There is this same calling taking place every morning and evening, and especially in the presence of enemies that would divide, dissuade and addict us to destructive paths of unrighteousness. It is a calling to that place at the table where for a few moments all other considerations of life are suspended for the intake of a savory preparation of love and care. The table is always set and awaiting all that will but come and sit down in His presence. There, almost as if by magic, the power of those weapons that would otherwise wreak devastation are disabled and can no longer prosper. A relationship is established there in His presence that causes the once ominous enemy to be reduced to his proper size and removed of all power to be an effective enticement. The return to this place, then, becomes a welcome and necessary event as the hunger rises once again and the enemies continue their assault. The comfort, security and nourishment are available morning, noon, and night at an open dining room and a table that is ever set with the preparations of a welcoming Father.

22 And oft-times it hath cast him both into the fire and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do anything, have compassion on us, and help us. 23 And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth.
Mark 9:22-23 (ASV)

‘If thou canst!’ – doesn’t have a question mark, but, rather an exclamation mark, indicating a declaration instead of an inquiry.

It’s so easy to go right online and get a list of reviews about just about anything on the market. I recently was searching for a scanner that would convert slides and film into digital files. Several years ago my brother, Scott, and I went on a mission’s trip to Africa, and then spent two months in Europe, riding the trains and staying in hostels. We took several rolls of film, many of which had been developed as slides, and I’d been wanting for some time to get all the pictures organized in way that at least Scott and I could enjoy from time to time. I found that there is a wide range of options for getting this done, from several small little dedicated film/slide scanners to these big professional ones that cost thousands of dollars. I definitely wanted something that would do a great job, but at the same time would have a reasonable price. Advertisements always present just the attributes and features as if each model is the exact product that will be more than what you need. To really find out what they were able to do and their actual performance I spent a great deal of time going to forums and reading reviews that were as simple as one liners and as detailed as whole pages of examples and graphic comparisons.  This was useful in determining the best option for me, but there was something else I discovered- that, while a product was made to function in a way with optimal results, there were always people that thought it wasn’t performing correctly, not based upon its ability to perform, but their ability to operate it. On the review list it seemed there was always someone who flatly declared this was a terrible product that they would not recommend to family and friends. Though in my opinion these scanners are capable of some pretty miraculous transformations, they are completely subject to being configured correctly and operated in the correct manner for which they were designed. I even found with the one I acquired, that my first attempts were without success, until I went through the step-by-step instructions that fixed nothing on the machine, just my ability to operate it.

If there is anything in our technologically advanced world that is impressive in its capabilities, there is a Miracle Worker who is capable of feats that are greater than all of man’s concerted and collected creations. In Him is the ability and power to not just make existing parts work together in amazing ways, but to actually create the ones who design and produce these machines. When approaching Him about what He might be able to do, there will never be a question of His ability, just a statement of needed operation. If there is only belief, nothing will function in an unsatisfactory manner, nothing will be impossible, and no one will leave disappointed. To read the reviews in the world today regarding the performance of our God, there will always be the ones who would not recommend Him to family friends, but in every case, the failure is always on the part of the operator, because where there is only simple operator belief, with Him all things are possible.