I spent last weekend with Kim in Utrecht speaking in a Bible seminar organized by Hope Utrecht. It always gives me great pleasure to see Albert and his dear wife Claire and their lovely child
ren.
Albert is one of the early church planters in Europe. If God were to give an award for the most persevering
church planter ever lived, Albert would win it. His church had been 3 people for a long time, yet he never gave up, when most people would.
ren.Albert is one of the early church planters in Europe. If God were to give an award for the most persevering
church planter ever lived, Albert would win it. His church had been 3 people for a long time, yet he never gave up, when most people would.We met in a very nice conference centre in Utrecht. Some 14 people 
attended. I spoke on the issue of Faith based on Hebrew 11, a topic I believe is vitally important as we get closer to the Day. We will see greater deception that even the elect will be deceived [Matt. 24:24].
attended. I spoke on the issue of Faith based on Hebrew 11, a topic I believe is vitally important as we get closer to the Day. We will see greater deception that even the elect will be deceived [Matt. 24:24].
I touched on Ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair converted to Catholic and started an All-Faith Foundation. The Pope has just made a trip to Israel to proclaim peace in the Holy Land. More and more influential figures are putting their weight behind an All-Faith world which will eventually lead to One World Religion, all in the name of peace.
In the Seminar, a Hungarian man also attended. I actually met him last year in a similar setting. This time I had more time to talk to him. He was clearly a highly intelligent man, teaching in a number of universities in Utrecht and Geneva on learning strategies. He boasted that he could learn a language in a matter of days. He believed that the world would be a better place if everyone 
would be eager to gain knowledge like him. This is nothing new. Since Adam’s time, man has been looking for gaining knowledge and wisdom [1 Cor. 1:22], but knowledge without the knowledge of God would cause men to be proud and reject the true God [1 Cor. 8:1-3].
would be eager to gain knowledge like him. This is nothing new. Since Adam’s time, man has been looking for gaining knowledge and wisdom [1 Cor. 1:22], but knowledge without the knowledge of God would cause men to be proud and reject the true God [1 Cor. 8:1-3].At the end of the seminar he came to talk to me and informed me that everything could now be explained scientifically or mathematically including the existence of God, the origin of mankind etc… I told him that Faith to me meant that I would not believe anything that contradicted the Word of God. I think my “stubbornness” had shaken his “faith” a little bit. :o)
Yes, sadly, “the fool says in his heart, "There is no God." ….. God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. Everyone has turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one……!” [Ps 53:1-6 NIV]
God is the source of our everything, including wisdom. When King Solomon asked God for wisdom to govern the people well, God granted his request. “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the men of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt…….He described plant life, from the cedar of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows out of walls. He also taught about animals and birds, reptiles and fish. Men of all nations came to listen to Solomon's wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom. [I King 4:29-34 NIV].
Indeed, “a man can receive only what is given him from heaven…….The one who comes from heaven is above all. He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. The man who has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him." [John 3:27-36 NIV]
We need God's wisdom in building His house successfully. “By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers. Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the assembly at the gate he has nothing to say. [Prov 24:3-7 NIV]
God is the source of our everything, including wisdom. When King Solomon asked God for wisdom to govern the people well, God granted his request. “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the men of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt…….He described plant life, from the cedar of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows out of walls. He also taught about animals and birds, reptiles and fish. Men of all nations came to listen to Solomon's wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom. [I King 4:29-34 NIV].
Indeed, “a man can receive only what is given him from heaven…….The one who comes from heaven is above all. He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. The man who has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him." [John 3:27-36 NIV]
We need God's wisdom in building His house successfully. “By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers. Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the assembly at the gate he has nothing to say. [Prov 24:3-7 NIV]
Amen!
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