This is not a post about 2012, though I did go see it while I was in SC and it was a sore loser, save “most” of the effects.  Flee from the deception to come surrounding the return of Christ!

I have been in this flesh long enough to know I don’t know much, but what I do know is what the Father says in His Word about it.  He gives us instructions on planning our paths, seeking, planting, and much more.  All this of course, is to be mingled with the counsel of the Father (in Word and Spirit).

Here are some tips for your planning and seeking:

• take 5-10 minutes every day and read verse by verse the bible.
  • “Proverbs” is a great place to begin if you have never read the bible.
  • Read in a place by yourself.
• spend 5-10 minutes every day in prayer (speaking in your mind) to the Father.
  • Be alone and meditate when you pray.
  • Repent, Ask, Find, Triumph  (RAFT)
• if you have more time, or find yourself bored, do one of the above.

By blocking out time and following your plan, you will find yourself more at peace and connected in the spirit than ever before.  Obviously, some people will have a larger appetite, so just schedule more time in and commit to it.

If it be in the Father’s will, I plan to be bringing you weekly bible studies, networking and video tutorials in January 2010 via GoChrist.org and other venues.  I will keep you posted as things progress!

So what are you doing differently next year?

What is your plan to glorify the Father?

I look forward to keeping in touch as we draw near to the conclusion of the matter concerning 2012 and many other things.  Don’t get too excited or hyped up over any “good news” to come, save the good news of Jesus Christ.

I’ve been working with my daughter, Kamille, helping her practice riding her bike since she was 3.  She’s been getting really good at it and just yesterday, she actually took off all on her own, multiple times and rode over 150 feet in all!

Talk about a sense of pride coming from a daddy!  Here’s the video:

Kamille Riding Her Bike!

I made this with my new flip video!

As I near the 30 year marker, my own mortality (in the flesh) begins to clarify with the help of God’s Word.  Having studied many subjects on my own, with small groups and even educated and gifted pastors, I’d like to share some insight on the flesh with you now.

To begin, God made several things about the flesh body very clear:

• It won’t last more than 120 years. (Gen 6:3)
• It’s not being used again. (1Cor 15:53)
• It was made in the likeness of the spirit body. (Gen 1:26)
• It’s a temple of the Spirit. (1Cor 6:19)

With these keys in mind, let’s add some perspective.  When God set the length of flesh man’s life to 120 year, He had already mentioned how it repented Him that He made man flesh, which is to say, put our souls into flesh bodies.  He was contending with the wickedness of man’s imagination continually, as it is to this day. 

Having placed an incredible ammount of toxins ino the environment, we’ve lessened that 120 year marker by 30-40%.  If we don’t pick up habbits like smoking, drinking, fast food, laziness, etc.. we may come close, but from this vantage point, it’s highly unlikely for the vast majority of the living, human race.

This flesh is a peculiar thing though, to be called a temple.  It’s far from deserving of the title.  It’s what is inside of the flesh that gives it the honor of being a temple, namely your spirit – for each flesh body was made like unto it’s spiritual counterpart (think of all the depictions of angelic beings with spiritual bodies, or even Christ after the ressurection).  The spirit being the thing inside which transcends every possible understanding of the flesh vessel which holds it dear for its duration.  Considering we do not use this flesh body once the connection is broken and it ceases to give new blood, it’s safe to conclude that one ought to be focused on the thing within.

I hope you find some clarity on the flesh here and if you have questions, please post a comment

In His service,

Joshua