James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). [It is willing to] yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straightforward, impartial and unfeigned (free from doubts, wavering, and insincerity).
The more I seek GOD the more wonderful He is, I find this exploration to be a most exhilarating exercise. I was thinking the other day about the mind of GOD and the scripture referenced above came to my heart. This verse gives us a window into the mind of GOD. Religion as understood by the secular masses seems to suggest Christianity is religious dogma embraced by non intellectual and non thinking men and women. Their view could not be further from the truth.
God's Word, the LORD's wisdom is the sole embodiment of all we experience in life... It is the life force and the creative substance for every element in life down to a single atom of matter...... Out of the reasoning ability of GOD came forth our World in this life and in the life to come.
Let's take a stroll through the mind of GOD;
John 1:1
IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.
Wow, let me take a breath here.. wheww.. what a profound statement..
The "Word" shown here is the greek word "Logos".. In the beginning was the Logos..
The Logos is defined as the : word, reason, plan; divine reason as the source of order in the world.
It is where the word logical is derived or shall we shall "reasonable"..smile.. When we say, that's just isn't reasonable, what we are really saying is things do not add up, they are not logical, they do not make sense. ..
John 1:3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being.
In practical terms we can view the WORD (Logos) as the genius that created the mechanics of physics, which govern the physical world, and the physical matter or substance of the world itself...and beyond, the universe and yes beyond, into the 3rd Heaven.
2 Cor 12:2
I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago--whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows--was caught up to the third heaven.
2 Cor 12:3
And I know that this man--whether in the body or away from the body I do not know, God knows--
2 Cor 12:4
Was caught up into paradise, and he heard utterances beyond the power of man to put into words, which man is not permitted to utter.
ummmhummmm, Yes , and therefore we know..actually, I do not know what else to say behind that..., a speechless moment ... except... Heb 11:3
Heb 11:3
By faith we understand that the worlds [during the successive ages] were framed (fashioned, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose) by the word of God, so that what we see was not made out of things which are visible.
The Logos.. again,,, by the word of God
Perhaps you can read swiftly through theses passages.. Truly I simply can not..
I have to look back at David's reaction, revelation and insight to the mind of God as shown to David through the Holy Spirit:
Ps 139:6
Your [infinite] knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high above me, I cannot reach it.
Or like Job when replying to GOD:
Job 40:4
"Behold, I am insignificant; what can I reply to You? I lay my hand on my mouth.
Beloved saints....As Christians (Christ like men and women).. Being non thinking, illogical, dogmatic or unreasonable would just not match up with our Born Again DNA.. Being a part of Christ's body makes wise the simple..
Ps 19:7
The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the [whole] person; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple
When you begin to question what is happening around you in all matters that pertain to life.. do not be so eager to dismiss your thoughts and your reasoning ..child of GOD.... , you may be dismissing the very thoughts of our Lord Jesus Christ the WORD of GOD...
1 Cor 2:16 For who has known or understood the mind (the counsels and purposes) of the Lord so as to guide and instruct Him and give Him knowledge? But we have the mind of Christ (the Messiah) and do hold the thoughts (feelings and purposes) of His heart.
Lets us take a very brief look at Darwinism.., his theory is the World's answer or claim to the evolution of life....... and ahhhh it goes something like this, the short version..Ok, ..........Now first, we came from a fish, then one day , the fish ..grew lungs and legs and then walked out of the water.. then it grew arms , then stated walking up right...PLEASSSSSEEEE . .. GOD's answer is far more... ahhh logical...
There is no evolution, it is indeed illogical, but creationism, the source is from our creator GOD. It was all accomplished through intelligent design... yes the LOGOS..
Gen 1:24
And God said, Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creeping things, and [wild] beasts of the earth according to their kinds. And it was so.
Gen 1:25
And God made the [wild] beasts of the earth according to their kinds, and domestic animals according to their kinds, and everything that creeps upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good (fitting, pleasant) and He approved it.
Here my brothers and sister are the scriptures that sets us apart from this dark world..
1 Pet 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God's] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Prov 16:3
Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.
Is 11:2
And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him--the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the reverential and obedient fear of the Lord.
Who we are:
1 Cor 2:15
But the spiritual man tries all things [he examines, investigates, inquires into, questions, and discerns all things], yet is himself to be put on trial and judged by no one [he can read the meaning of everything, but no one can properly discern or appraise or get an insight into him].
And you wonder why people underestimate you and constantly and consistently misunderstand you... Well, think about our Lord, my reasonable logical brothers and sister, and children of the King...The Word, (The LOGOS).. Jesus Christ!!!
John 1:10
He came into the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him [did not know Him].
John 1:11
He came to that which belonged to Him [to His own--His domain, creation, things, world], and they who were His own did not receive Him and did not welcome Him.
John 1:12
But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, right) to become the children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name
