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Scripture is clear that God hates discord and fighting among His children (2 Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 5:15; James 3:14, 4:1-3). Philippians 2:3-4 says, “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” If every believer lived by that rule, arguing would virtually disappear. Any parent frowns upon bickering between siblings, and God is a Father who also frowns on it. However, there are three key words in this question that deserve attention: Christians, always, and arguing.
First, the term Christians has been badly misused in recent years. Anyone who celebrates Christmas or who attends church occasionally can claim to be a “Christian.” However, according to Jesus, “Not everyone who calls me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father in heaven” (Matthew 7:21). Much of the fighting and ugliness we hear about is between people who might go by the name of “Christian” but who are not true followers of Christ. Selfish ambition, pride, and greed can rule within a church full of unbelievers just as in the rest of the world. There are whole denominations that are so far from the truth detailed in the Bible that they can hardly be classified as Christian (see Revelation 3:17-18). So, we should keep in mind that much of the arguing is between unsaved people posing as believers.
Second, the term always is a bit misleading. If we weed out those who are not truly born again and look only at the relationships among the real disciples of Christ, there is much to celebrate. Thousands of charitable organizations have been created by Christians working together in harmony. They are not “always” arguing. Most Spirit-filled churches have a large core of solid Christians who unselfishly use their time, talents, and money to serve their church and community without bickering. The media are quick to showcase anything negative within the church but are strangely silent about the thousands of praiseworthy deeds done every day by Christians working together in love.
The church of Jesus Christ is a family. Those who have placed their faith in Christ are allowing His Spirit to transform them and have been adopted into the family of God (Ephesians 1:5; Romans 8:15). And, as with any family, there are disagreements. There are personality clashes, differing opinions, and ideas that won’t work together. When each is convinced that his or her way is the only right way, the clash can be permanent. However, differences of opinion do not always produce negative results. Even the apostles had disagreements. In Acts 15:36-41, we read of Paul and Barnabas having such a sharp contention that they split up, chose new ministry partners, and went separate ways. The result was that even more churches were planted and God’s message was spread to more people. Paul and Barnabas eventually reconciled and continued together to spread the gospel.
The third term, arguing, also needs to be addressed. A discussion between sharply contrasting viewpoints is not necessarily an argument. The deity of Christ, salvation through faith, and the need for repentance are not negotiable. But some secondary issues in God’s Word leave room for differences of opinion. Some common disagreements pertain to end-times prophecy, gifts of the Spirit, baptism, and church organization. While there is only one accurate interpretation of everything in the Bible, a human being’s ability to discern that one interpretation can be faulty. Two godly men can see the same issue differently. Most church denominations arose out of these contrasting interpretations. But those denominations are not necessarily embroiled in an “argument” with each other.
Paul addresses this in Romans 14. He warns believers to welcome those new to the faith who may have convictions that differ from those of the seasoned saint. Verse 5 says, “One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.” In other words, there are some issues that are not weighty matters, and we need to practice grace in accepting the sincerely held convictions of other believers. Doing so consistently would eliminate much of the arguing that taints the reputation of the body of Christ. We must study God’s Word and express what we believe it teaches (2 Timothy 2:15), but we must do so with humility and love, giving grace to other believers who see things differently (1 Corinthians 13:1-2).
Ultimately, we all answer to our Father for how we treat each other (Matthew 12:36). Every child of God should remember that our Father places far more importance on our showing love than He does on our being “right” on every issue (1 John 4:20-21).
But a New Question Arise ! Is all Christians , Children of God ? Is a “Christian” involved in a Doctrine of Demons a Child of God or Children of God ? another Question , when Actually do you become a Child of God ?
Die Skrif is duidelik dat God tweedrag en stryd tussen Sy kinders haat (2 Korintiërs 12:20; Galasiërs 5:15; Jakobus 3:14, 4:1-3). Filippense 2:3-4 sê: “Moet niks doen uit wedywering of ydelheid nie, maar in nederigheid moet die een die ander hoër ag as homself. Nie elkeen moet net na sy eie belange omsien nie, maar ook na die ander s’n.” As elke gelowige volgens daardie reël sou leef, sou rusie feitlik verdwyn. Enige ouer frons oor gekibbel tussen broers en susters, en God is ’n Vader wat ook daaroor frons. Daar is egter drie sleutelwoorde in hierdie vraag wat aandag verdien: Christene, altyd, en rusie.
Eerstens is die term Christene die afgelope paar jaar erg misbruik. Enigiemand wat Kersfees vier of soms kerk bywoon, kan beweer dat hy ’n “Christen” is. Volgens Jesus is egter “Nie elkeen wat My ‘Here, Here’ noem, sal in die koninkryk van die hemele ingaan nie, maar net die wat die wil doen van my Vader wat in die hemele is” (Matteus 7:21). Baie van die bakleiery en lelikheid waaroor ons hoor, is tussen mense wat dalk onder die naam “Christen” bekend staan, maar wat nie ware volgelinge van Christus is nie. Selfsugtige ambisie, trots en gierigheid kan binne ‘n kerk vol ongelowiges heers, net soos in die res van die wêreld. Daar is hele denominasies wat so ver van die waarheid in die Bybel af is dat hulle nouliks as Christelik geklassifiseer kan word (sien Openbaring 3:17-18). Ons moet dus in gedagte hou dat baie van die argumente tussen ongeredde mense is wat hulle as gelowiges voordoen.
Tweedens, die term is altyd ‘n bietjie misleidend. As ons diegene wat nie werklik wedergebore is nie, uitskakel en slegs na die verhoudings tussen die ware dissipels van Christus kyk, is daar baie om te vier. Duisende liefdadigheidsorganisasies is deur Christene geskep wat in harmonie saamwerk. Hulle stry nie “altyd” nie. Die meeste Geesvervulde kerke het ‘n groot kern van soliede Christene wat onselfsugtig hul tyd, talente en geld gebruik om hul kerk en gemeenskap te dien sonder om te kibbel. Die media is vinnig om enigiets negatiefs binne die kerk uit te lig, maar is vreemd stil oor die duisende prysenswaardige dade wat elke dag deur Christene in liefde saamgewerk word.
Die kerk van Jesus Christus is ‘n familie. Diegene wat hul geloof in Christus geplaas het, laat Sy Gees toe om hulle te transformeer en is in die familie van God aangeneem (Efesiërs 1:5; Romeine 8:15). En, soos met enige familie, is daar meningsverskille. Daar is persoonlikheidsbotsings, verskillende menings en idees wat nie saam sal werk nie. Wanneer elkeen oortuig is dat sy of haar manier die enigste regte manier is, kan die botsing permanent wees. Meningsverskille lewer egter nie altyd negatiewe resultate nie. Selfs die apostels het meningsverskille gehad. In Handelinge 15:36-41 lees ons van Paulus en Barnabas wat so ‘n skerp twis gehad het dat hulle uitmekaar is, nuwe bedieningsvennote gekies het en verskillende paaie gegaan het. Die gevolg was dat selfs meer kerke geplant is en God se boodskap na meer mense versprei is. Paulus en Barnabas het uiteindelik versoen en saam voortgegaan om die evangelie te versprei.
Die derde term, argumentasie, moet ook aangespreek word. ‘n Bespreking tussen skerp kontrasterende standpunte is nie noodwendig ‘n argument nie. Die goddelikheid van Christus, verlossing deur geloof en die behoefte aan bekering is nie onderhandelbaar nie. Maar sommige sekondêre kwessies in God se Woord laat ruimte vir meningsverskille. Sommige algemene meningsverskille het betrekking op eindtydse profesieë, gawes van die Gees, doop en kerkorganisasie. Terwyl daar slegs een akkurate interpretasie van alles in die Bybel is, kan ‘n mens se vermoë om daardie een interpretasie te onderskei, foutief wees. Twee godvrugtige manne kan dieselfde saak anders sien. Die meeste kerkdenominasies het uit hierdie kontrasterende interpretasies ontstaan. Maar daardie denominasies is nie noodwendig in ‘n “argument” met mekaar gewikkel nie.
Paulus spreek dit aan in Romeine 14. Hy waarsku gelowiges om diegene wat nuut is in die geloof wat oortuigings mag hê wat verskil van dié van die ervare heilige, te verwelkom. Vers 5 sê: “Die een ag die een dag beter as die ander, terwyl die ander al die dae gelyk ag. Elkeen moet in sy eie gemoed ten volle oortuig wees.” Met ander woorde, daar is sommige kwessies wat nie gewigtige sake is nie, en ons moet genade beoefen deur die opregte oortuigings van ander gelowiges te aanvaar. Deur dit konsekwent te doen, sal baie van die argumente wat die reputasie van die liggaam van Christus skaad, uitgeskakel word. Ons moet God se Woord bestudeer en uitdruk wat ons glo dit leer (2 Timoteus 2:15), maar ons moet dit met nederigheid en liefde doen, en genade gee aan ander gelowiges wat dinge anders sien (1 Korintiërs 13:1-2).
Uiteindelik moet ons almal aan ons Vader verantwoording doen vir hoe ons mekaar behandel (Matteus 12:36). Elke kind van God moet onthou dat ons Vader baie meer belang heg aan ons liefdesbetoon as aan ons “reg” wees in elke kwessie (1 Johannes 4:20-21).
Maar ‘n Nuwe Vraag Onstaan! Is alle Christene Kinders van God? Is ‘n “Christen” wat betrokke is by ‘n Leerstelling van Demone ‘n Kind van God of Kinders van God? Nog ‘n Vraag, wanneer word jy eintlik ‘n Kind van God?
Bible Verse and Prayer for Today
Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
—1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Do you want to know some things you can do to please God?
Rejoice in his grace.
Pray for others.
Give thanks for your blessings.
These are simple things God wants us to do, and doing them to honor him changes everything. Doing these things is not only spiritual, but also life-giving!
Prayer
Heavenly Father and Almighty God, I am thrilled at the very thought of being your child. Abba Father, please hear my prayer of concern for several people who are on my heart today…
Loving God, thank you so much for the blessings you pour into my life each day. In Jesus’ holy name, I rejoice in your grace, pray for these others I have mentioned, and give thanks for your many blessings. Amen and Amen
Bybel Vers en Gebed vir Vandag
Wees altyd bly, bid gedurig; wees in alle omstandighede dankbaar, want dit is God se wil vir julle in Christus Jesus.
—1 Tessalonisense 5:16-18
Wil jy weet wat jy kan doen om God te behaag?
Verbly jou in sy genade.
Bid vir ander.
Wees dankbaar vir jou seëninge.
Dit is eenvoudige dinge wat God wil hê ons moet doen, en om dit te doen om Hom te eer, verander alles. Om hierdie dinge te doen, is nie net geestelik nie, maar ook lewegewend!
Gebed
Hemelse Vader en Almagtige God, ek is opgewonde oor die blote gedagte om u kind te wees. Abba Vader, hoor asseblief my gebed van besorgdheid vir verskeie mense wat vandag op my hart is…
Liefdevolle God, baie dankie vir die seëninge wat U elke dag in my lewe uitstort. In Jesus se heilige Naam, verbly ek my in u genade, bid vir hierdie ander wat ek genoem het, en dank U vir u baie seëninge. Amen en Amen
Bible Teaching of the Day
Christians have often turned to the principles of Matthew 18 for guidance in handling disputes. There Jesus says, “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector” (verses 15–17). From these verses, several guidelines can be found for resolving conflicts between Christians.
First, a Christian who has a conflict with another Christian is called to address the matter with the other person personally. When matters are handled privately, misunderstanding can be addressed, and there is great potential for the other person to respond positively. In addition, a private meeting helps to avoid the problem of gossip that can occur when a matter is taken to others instead of the person involved.
Second, if a private discussion does not solve the issue, a Christian is to take one or two other believers and meet with the person with whom they have conflict. The clause “that every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses” refers to the Old Testament law that required a charge to be supported by two or more witnesses to be valid. In the case of personal conflict, this principle allows for additional witnesses to observe the matter firsthand and help determine the proper course of action.
Third, when there is no resolution after steps one and two, the matter is to be taken before the local church. Only in rare cases will a Christian seeking to follow the Lord refuse to resolve conflict when the entire congregation is involved.
Finally, if the person in the center of the conflict refuses to respond positively even when the entire congregation is involved, then that person is to be considered as “a pagan or a tax collector.” This simply means to excommunicate the person, removing the negative influence from the congregation.
In 1 Corinthians 5, the apostle Paul speaks of a believer who had been sexually immoral, apparently with his stepmother. Rather than condemning the act, the Corinthian Christians had tolerated the behavior. Paul taught they should remove this person from their church family (1 Corinthians 5:3). Later, in 2 Corinthians, this same person had turned from this lifestyle, and Paul advised the Corinthian believers to accept him again. The goal of discipline is not to be mean or cold-hearted but to condemn sinful behavior and issue a call to change. In 2 Corinthians 2:8, Paul writes, “I beg you to reaffirm your love for him” (ESV).
Christians are called to handle disputes in love, with a goal of restoration. Conflict should be handled according to the steps listed in Matthew 18. This style of conflict resolution is based on a desire for holy living and love for the person who has committed wrong.
Bybel Lering vir die Dag
Christene het dikwels na die beginsels van Matteus 18 gekyk vir leiding in die hantering van geskille. Daar sê Jesus: “As jou broer of suster sondig, gaan wys hulle fout tussen julle twee. As hulle na jou luister, het jy hulle oorwin. Maar as hulle nie luister nie, neem een of twee ander saam, sodat ‘een saak kan vasstaan deur die getuienis van twee of drie getuies.’ As hulle steeds weier om te luister, sê dit aan die gemeente; en as hulle selfs na die gemeente weier om te luister, behandel hulle soos jy ‘n heiden of ‘n tollenaar sou behandel” (verse 15–17). Uit hierdie verse kan verskeie riglyne gevind word vir die oplossing van konflikte tussen Christene.
Eerstens word ‘n Christen wat ‘n konflik met ‘n ander Christen het, geroep om die saak persoonlik met die ander persoon aan te spreek. Wanneer sake privaat hanteer word, kan misverstande aangespreek word, en daar is groot potensiaal vir die ander persoon om positief te reageer. Boonop help ‘n privaat ontmoeting om die probleem van skinder te vermy wat kan ontstaan wanneer ‘n saak na ander geneem word in plaas van na die betrokke persoon.
Tweedens, as ‘n privaat gesprek nie die probleem oplos nie, moet ‘n Christen een of twee ander gelowiges neem en met die persoon met wie hulle konflik het, vergader. Die klousule “dat elke saak deur die getuienis van twee of drie getuies bevestig moet word” verwys na die Ou Testamentiese wet wat vereis het dat ‘n aanklag deur twee of meer getuies ondersteun word om geldig te wees. In die geval van persoonlike konflik, laat hierdie beginsel toe dat bykomende getuies die saak eerstehands waarneem en help om die korrekte plan van aksie te bepaal.
Derdens, wanneer daar geen oplossing na stappe een en twee is nie, moet die saak voor die plaaslike kerk geneem word. Slegs in seldsame gevalle sal ‘n Christen wat die Here wil volg, weier om konflik op te los wanneer die hele gemeente betrokke is.
Laastens, as die persoon in die middel van die konflik weier om positief te reageer, selfs wanneer die hele gemeente betrokke is, dan moet daardie persoon as “‘n heiden of ‘n tollenaar” beskou word. Dit beteken eenvoudig om die persoon te ekskommunikeer, wat die negatiewe invloed van die gemeente verwyder.
In 1 Korintiërs 5 praat die apostel Paulus van ‘n gelowige wat seksueel immoreel was, blykbaar met sy stiefma. Eerder as om die daad te veroordeel, het die Korintiese Christene die gedrag geduld. Paulus het geleer dat hulle hierdie persoon uit hul kerkfamilie moet verwyder (1 Korintiërs 5:3). Later, in 2 Korintiërs, het hierdie selfde persoon van hierdie leefstyl afgewyk, en Paulus het die Korintiese gelowiges aangeraai om hom weer te aanvaar. Die doel van dissipline is nie om gemeen of koudhartig te wees nie, maar om sondige gedrag te veroordeel en ‘n oproep tot verandering te rig. In 2 Korintiërs 2:8 skryf Paulus: “Ek smeek julle om julle liefde vir hom te herbevestig” (ESV).
Christene word geroep om geskille in liefde te hanteer, met die doel van herstel. Konflik moet hanteer word volgens die stappe wat in Matteus 18 gelys word. Hierdie styl van konflikoplossing is gebaseer op ‘n begeerte na heilige lewe en liefde vir die persoon wat verkeerd gepleeg het.
Today’s Devotional
We all know people whom we find “difficult” in one way or another, and we’re all called upon to deal with difficult people at some time or another. A difficult person may be one who is condescending, argumentative, belligerent, selfish, flippant, obtuse, or simply rude. Difficult people seem to know just how to “push one’s buttons” and stir up trouble. Dealing with difficult people becomes an exercise in patience, love, and grace.
Our response to difficult people should model the examples provided by Jesus, for He surely dealt with many difficult people during His time here on earth. In His interactions with difficult people Jesus never displayed an attitude of harsh superiority or dismissive pride; rather, He showed authority under control. He used rebuke when necessary (John 8:47), but He also dealt with difficult people by remaining silent (John 8:6), asking questions (Mark 11:28–29), pointing them to Scripture (Mark 10:2–3), and telling a story (Luke 7:40–42).
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus was quite specific about dealing with difficult people in love and humility: “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you” (Luke 6:27–31). We must never give tit for tat: “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing” (1 Peter 3:9).
In dealing with difficult people, we must guard against pride. It is important to recall the admonition given by the apostle Paul in Romans 12:3: “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you” (see also Philippians 2:3–4). So, when we know we must deal with a difficult person, we approach the situation in meekness. Love is also key: “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Galatians 5:14). We are to show God’s love to everyone—including difficult people.
The book of Proverbs provides much wisdom in dealing with difficult people. Proverbs 12:16 promotes patience in our relationships: “A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.” Proverbs 20:3 commends peace-making: “It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.” Proverbs 10:12 encourages love: “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 17:14 values foresight and deference: “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” If possible, it might be best to avoid the situation altogether by choosing carefully whom we associate with: “Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered” (Proverbs 22:24).
Dealing with difficult people is unavoidable. When we deal with difficult people, it’s easy to respond in the flesh. But that just brings out the worst in us. How much better to allow our dealings with difficult people to bring out the fruit of the Spirit in us (Galatians 5:22–23)! By the grace of God, may we deal with difficult people in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and—to top it all off—self-control. May we extend the same love, grace, and mercy that God extended to us. And may we be careful not to become the “difficult people” ourselves!
Vandag se Bemoediging
Ons almal ken mense wat ons op die een of ander manier “moeilik” vind, en ons word almal op een of ander tyd geroep om met moeilike mense te werk. ’n Moeilike persoon kan iemand wees wat neerbuigend, strygerig, strydlustig, selfsugtig, ligsinnig, stompsinnig of bloot onbeskof is. Moeilike mense lyk asof hulle net weet hoe om “jou knoppies te druk” en moeilikheid te veroorsaak. Om met moeilike mense te werk, word ’n oefening in geduld, liefde en genade.
Ons reaksie op moeilike mense moet die voorbeelde wat Jesus verskaf het, modelleer, want Hy het sekerlik met baie moeilike mense te doen gehad gedurende Sy tyd hier op aarde. In Sy interaksies met moeilike mense het Jesus nooit ’n houding van harde meerderwaardigheid of afwysende trots getoon nie; eerder het Hy gesag onder beheer getoon. Hy het teregwysing gebruik wanneer nodig (Johannes 8:47), maar Hy het ook met moeilike mense te doen gehad deur stil te bly (Johannes 8:6), vrae te vra (Markus 11:28–29), hulle na die Skrif te verwys (Markus 10:2–3) en ’n storie te vertel (Lukas 7:40–42).
In die Bergpredikasie was Jesus baie spesifiek oor die hantering van moeilike mense in liefde en nederigheid: “Maar Ek sê vir julle wat My hoor: Julle moet julle vyande liefhê en goed doen aan die wat vir julle haat, seën die wat vir julle vervloek en bid vir die wat julle sleg behandel. As iemand julle op die een wang slaan, draai ook die ander een na hom toe. As iemand julle onderkleed neem, moenie hom keer om julle onderkleed te neem nie. Gee aan elkeen wat julle vra, en as iemand julle eie neem, moet julle dit nie terug eis nie. Doen aan ander soos julle wil hê hulle aan julle moet doen” (Lukas 6:27–31). Ons moet nooit tit vir tat gee nie: “Moenie kwaad met kwaad vergeld nie, en ook nie beledigings met beledigings nie. Inteendeel, vergeld kwaad met seën, want hiertoe is julle geroep, sodat julle seën kan beërwe” (1 Petrus 3:9).
In die hantering van moeilike mense moet ons waak teen trots. Dit is belangrik om die vermaning van die apostel Paulus in Romeine 12:3 te onthou: “Want kragtens die genade wat aan my gegee is, sê ek vir elkeen van julle: Moenie van jouself meer dink as wat jy behoort te dink nie, maar dink aan jouself met ‘n nugter verstand, volgens die mate van geloof wat God jou gegee het” (sien ook Filippense 2:3–4). Dus, wanneer ons weet dat ons met ‘n moeilike persoon moet handel, benader ons die situasie in sagmoedigheid. Liefde is ook die sleutel: “Jy moet jou naaste liefhê soos jouself” (Galasiërs 5:14). Ons moet God se liefde aan almal toon – insluitend moeilike mense.
Die boek Spreuke bied baie wysheid in die hantering van moeilike mense. Spreuke 12:16 bevorder geduld in ons verhoudings: “’n Dwaas wys dadelik sy ergernis, maar ’n verstandige man sien ’n belediging oor die hoof.” Spreuke 20:3 beveel vredemaak aan: “Dit is tot ’n mens se eer om twis te vermy, maar elke dwaas is gou om te rusie.” Spreuke 10:12 moedig liefde aan: “Haat verwek konflik, maar liefde bedek alle oortredings.” Spreuke 17:14 waardeer vooruitsig en eerbied: “Om ’n rusie te begin, is soos om ’n damwal oop te breek; laat vaar die saak voordat ’n geskil ontstaan.” Indien moontlik, is dit dalk die beste om die situasie heeltemal te vermy deur versigtig te kies met wie ons omgaan: “Moenie vriende maak met ’n opvlieënde mens nie, moenie omgaan met een wat gou kwaad word nie” (Spreuke 22:24).
Om met moeilike mense te handel, is onvermydelik. Wanneer ons met moeilike mense handel, is dit maklik om in die vlees te reageer. Maar dit bring net die ergste in ons na vore. Hoeveel beter is dit nie om toe te laat dat ons handelinge met moeilike mense die vrug van die Gees in ons na vore bring nie (Galasiërs 5:22–23)! Mag ons, deur die genade van God, met moeilike mense in liefde, vreugde, vrede, geduld, vriendelikheid, goedheid, geloof, sagmoedigheid en – boonop – selfbeheersing handel. Mag ons dieselfde liefde, genade en barmhartigheid bewys wat God aan ons bewys het. En mag ons versigtig wees om nie self die “moeilike mense” te word nie!
The Collectors of Manna – Women of the Word // Gaarders van Manna – Vroue van die woord
Dilize Light has Managed a TruLight Ladies Group on Telegram for the Past 6 Years and from Today . she will be Sharing her Manna with the Ladies in The TruLight Daily Manna Platform . Dilize is the only Daughter of Pastor Dirk and has been part of the Ministry since the age of 11 . Dilize is also the Radio Host for the Popular TruLight Top 10 that airs on TruLight Radio XM saturdays at 17h00′
Dilize Light bestuur die afgelope 6 jaar ‘n TruLight Damesgroep op Telegram en van vandag af sal sy haar Manna met die Dames deel op die TruLight Daaglikse Manna-platform. Dilize is die enigste dogter van Pastoor Dirk en is deel van die bediening sedert die ouderdom van 11. Dilize is ook die radio-aanbieder vir die gewilde TruLight Top 10 wat Saterdae om 17:00 op TruLight Radio XM uitgesaai word.
Net Genoeg:
Ek hou baie daarvan om dagstukkies te kan skryf. Maar ek moet erken dat dit soms moeilik is om meer woorde te kan kry wat ek kan gebruik.
Hierdie jaar toe ek besig was om Bybel te lees het ek by die boek Matteus gekom en vir die eerste keer het ek iets eienaardigs opgemerk. Toe ek die gedeelte oor Jesus se versoeking in die woestyn gelees het (Matt 4:1-11) het dit my meteens geref hoe kort dit is. Matteus het minder as 250 woorde nodig gehad om hierdie besondere ingrypende gedeelte in die Skrif te beskryf. Toe het ek skielik aan ander kort, maar tog kragtige gedeeltes, gedink; Psalm 23 minder as 120 woorde en die Onse Vader in Matteus 6:9-13 ( 63 woorde).
Dis duidelik dat ek nie meer woorde nodig het nie, ek moet hulle net beter gebruik. Dit geld ook vir ander areas van die lewe – tyd, geld, ruimte. Die Bybel verseker ons dat God in al die behoeftes van sy kinders voorsien. Hulle wat sy koningkryk en geregtigheid soek (Matt 6:33). Dawid, die Psalmdigter, bemoedig ons: Wie die Here se hulp vra, kom niks kort van al die goeie dinge nie (Psalm 34:11).
As jy miskien vandag dink dat jy net n bietjie meer van iets nodig het, oorweeg dan liewer die moontlikheid dat God jou net genoeg gegee het.
Hy wat tevrede is met wat hy het, is ryk !
Just Enough:
I love being able to write daily devotionals. But I must admit that sometimes it is difficult to find more words to use.
This year when I was reading the Bible, I came to the book of Matthew and for the first time I noticed something strange. When I read the passage about Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness (Matt 4:1-11), it struck me how short it was. Matthew needed less than 250 words to describe this particularly powerful passage in Scripture. Then I suddenly thought of other short, yet powerful passages; Psalm 23 less than 120 words and the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 (63 words).
It is clear that I do not need more words, I just need to use them better. This also applies to other areas of life – time, money, space. The Bible assures us that God provides for all the needs of his children. Those who seek his kingdom and his righteousness (Matt. 6:33). David, the Psalmist, encourages us: “Those who seek the Lord will lack no good thing” (Psalm 34:11).
If you think today that you need just a little more of something, consider the possibility that God has given you just enough.
He who is content with what he has is rich!
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BIBLE PROPHECY IN THE NEWS
US Backs Palestinian Statehood as International Recognition Accelerates
In a stark shift that threatens to upend Israel’s security doctrine, the United States orchestrated a joint statement Friday endorsing “a pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood” as part of efforts to resolve the Gaza conflict.
SIGNS OF THE TIMES
Apple’s Digital ID: The Beginning Of A New Normal
A quiet revolution is unfolding right before our eyes. What once sounded like a far-off concept–digital identity systems that verify who you are with a tap of a phone–is no longer theoretical. It is here, expanding rapidly, and being adopted by governments and corporations at a stunning pace. Apple’s new Digital ID feature is only the latest sign that society is moving toward a world where identity verification is constant, required, and digitally enforced.
The question isn’t if digital IDs will become mainstream. The question is how quickly this transformation will overtake everyday life–and what it will mean for privacy, freedom, and the future direction of society.
Apple’s Digital ID: The Beginning of a New Normal
Apple has begun testing its new Digital ID feature inside the Wallet app, allowing users to upload passports and verify their identity using simple facial-movement checks. For now, the tool is limited to U.S. domestic air travel and accepted by the TSA at more than 250 airport checkpoints. But Apple is not hiding its larger ambition: Digital ID is intended to become a universal verification tool for age checks, venue access, online platforms, and potentially even government services.
This turns your iPhone into a kind of passport for everyday life–a single device that proves who you are, where you can go, and what you’re allowed to access.
And Apple is not alone.
A Global Push Toward National Digital Identity
Governments worldwide are accelerating the rollout of centralized identity systems:
Europe
Under the eIDAS 2.0 framework, the EU is mandating that every member state deploy a European Digital Identity Wallet. Citizens will use it across borders for:
Government services
Healthcare
Banking
Travel
Online platforms
The European Commission has already approved the technical standards, meaning implementation is only a couple of years away.
United Kingdom
The UK government is preparing a mandatory digital ID framework that will be required for Right to Work checks and other verification processes. The Online Safety Act will also tie digital content access to identity confirmation.
Australia
Australia’s Digital ID Act, activated in 2024, creates a national legal structure that allows both government and private companies to require verified ID for access to services.
Canada
Canadian provinces like British Columbia already use digital service cards for government access, and federal plans outline the expansion of national secure-login systems.
United States
Beyond Apple’s rollout, numerous U.S. states already allow driver’s licenses to be stored in Apple Wallet. Meanwhile, several states require online age verification tied directly to government-issued ID–Texas, Florida, Georgia, South Dakota, and Wyoming among them.
Some companies have responded by blocking access to residents of those states–instead of collecting sensitive biometric data–an ominous sign of how digital identity is reshaping the internet.
The message is clear: the world is rapidly moving toward a system where access–to websites, airports, workplaces, nightlife, and even public spaces–will increasingly depend on a digital credential.
Christian Conversion Testimony From LGBT Lifestyle Could Result In Prison/Fines?
In a case with long-term ramifications for the United States, Maltese Christian Matthew Grech has been charged with violating the Mediterranean country’s so-called “conversion therapy” ban for simply sharing his personal testimony of Christian conversion from an LGBT lifestyle in a broadcast interview.
South Korea’s Sharp Turn To The Left: Christians And Conservatives Under Fire
The crackdown on conservatives and Christians in South Korea is escalating and experts say the arrests are further indications that the once thriving democracy is slipping into a communist authoritarian state.
GOG AND MAGOG UPDATE
Washington’s Blind Spot: Ideology, Not Economics, Drives the Middle East
Washington continues to believe that prosperity can moderate jihadist / Magog ideology. The assumption is that if you give Magog / Islamists a chance at a better life – reconstruction funds, open markets, foreign investment – they will drop their commitment to holy war and join the “family of nations.” Washington is dreaming on Mist Clouds
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