“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9

Everyone is always trying to outsmart God, everyone is trying to come up with ideas and theories of how we came into existence without his presence. The fact is while humanity has tried for thousands of years, we completely failed and when we pretend to know all the answers we look like complete fools

Gods thoughts and ways are so above our understanding, our greatest idea is a vapor in the wind. How can God speak everything into existence? How can One God be the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? How can the stars and planets hang from nothingness and be in complete order with each other? When we are being completely honest, then we can fully accept the evidence of our Creators existence

However many people want to be like Satan (Lucifer) who declared “I will make myself like God” (Isaiah 14) We reject our Creator, we reject our Savior, we reject Truth, because it doesn’t fit into our agenda. Instead of being in awe and obedience to our Creator, we want to worship ourselves!

But if you turn to God , he has wisdom beyond our comprehension. The Wonderful Counselor can not only bring you understanding and peace, but also gives you salvation for your soul in Jesus Name Amen!

So Jesus said to the twelve, “You do not want to go away also, do you?” John 6:67

After Jesus gave the crowds difficult teachings , many left Christ because they couldn’t handle either the truth or the obedience of truly being a Christian. So Jesus gave his hand picked disciples an opportunity also to leave or discuss their thoughts.

Jesus is expressing the Free Will God has given all of us. Many atheists or skeptics will argue that God doesn’t grant Free Will , however Jesus is clearly offering this , not only to his disciples but everyone. We have a choice whether we want to be in Gods presence or not. God doesn’t force us to do anything!

Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life. “We have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God.” John 6:68-69

Despite all the people falling away from their faith and despite the difficult teachings  from Jesus, Peter (who’s name means Rock) would not waver in his faith. He knew that Jesus was the Truth, Life, and Way and the only salvation

You have a choice also! Which will you choose, eternal life with God or total separation from God? You cant have both! Choose wisely because eternity is a long time to be wrong!

For your husband is your Maker, Whose name is the LORD of hosts; And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel, Who is called the God of all the earth. Isaiah 54:5

Throughout The Bible God is described as our Husband and we “Christians” as his bride. This is obviously not just a New Testament concept , as the prophet Isaiah reveals this also to Israel. So as we reflect on our relationship with God we should view it as a marriage.

What makes a good marriage?

• Commitment- are you committed to your relationship with Christ?
• Communication- are you in continual prayer with God?
• Trust- Do you trust in God? Should God trust in you?
• Honesty- Are you being honest with God? Are you transparent or hiding things?

I could probably do a sermon about each one of these characteristics, however you get the point. The seriousness that we put into our marriages, should be the same seriousness we put into our relationship with our Maker. It shouldn’t be a casual weekend visit, God wants full custody!

“For the LORD has called you, Like a wife forsaken and grieved in spirit, Even like a wife of one’s youth when she is rejected,” Says your God. Isaiah 54:6

Have you been rejected or forsaken by someone or many? God is calling you home! Your Heavenly Father wont leave or forsake you, he wants a relationship with you, he is calling you home like the prodigal Son

“Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready.” Revelation 19:7

Heaven rejoices when the “Gods Wedding” is completed, the marriage of Jesus Christ and The Bride (Christians) but have you made yourself ready?

Just as a Bride/Groom get themselves ready for a marriage, we as Christians need to get ourselves ready for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Are you Ready?