He Still Speaks in Parables and Revelation Volume II

By Terri Beavers

I remember a time in my earlier days, when problems would arise, I would be scared, confused, and needing answers, so I would run to God. I knew He could solve any problem I had, so I would chase Him hard, reading His Word, going to church, praying, and being mindful of Him all day long.

Well, once my problem was solved, once the waters calmed down in my life, I went right back to barely even thinking about God. I would go about my days, months, and sometimes, even years without really even acknowledging God at all in my life. I believed in God and I even loved God at some level, but He wasn't a big part of my life. Again, something would happen in my life, another problem, another heartache, another crisis. And what did I do? I ran to God! What does this have to do with discarded empty bottles? You will find the conclusion of this little writing nestled within the pages of this book.

While out for my morning walk the other day, I was talking to God about comprehending His love for me in my heart and not just my head. I know when I reveal my prayer to you I will expose my weaknesses in faith, but here it is, my prayer that morning.

"Lord, I need you to help me grasp your love for me. I need to know who you are to me and who I am in you. I need you to manifest yourself to me. I am fighting this fight of faith, but sometimes, I just want to feel your presence in such a way it would be as if my heart swells with your love, to recognize every day of my life."

I walk on, the fog is so thick, and I look ahead and can barely see anything. I glance back, the same thing. I hear God speak. What did He say? Find out in this book, He still speaks in parables and revelations.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jan 12, 2022
• ISBN: 9781098088996

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The Parable of the Winter Salt

Walking on the sidewalk at the hospital, I noticed several buckets with blue salt in them and an equipment piece that people use to distribute the salt on all the walk areas in the winter. That’s what triggered my line of thinking. II Timothy 4:8 says, Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. Mark 13:26 says, Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

My mind went back to the blue salt, and I thought about how in the winter, especially when a big snow is expected, you can go to about any business and see a bucket of salt or a bag of salt sitting off in a corner or tucked away outside somewhere. People are preparing for the slick sidewalks. My mind then went to how before a big holiday, like Valentines, Easter, or Christmas, you can walk into a store weeks before the day and see that these days are near. The owners have been preparing for the big day. Take for instance, Christmas. There’s an anticipation in the air, there is an excitement and an expectancy.

A day is coming when Jesus will come in the clouds, gather His people, and where he is there we will be also, forever to be with Him. A day that will begin a whole new world. A world without heartache, without pain, without worry, without fear, and the list goes on and on. Do others see evidence that we are looking and anticipating the return of our Lord? It isn’t a day to be feared if you trust Jesus as your Savior. It is a day that we long for and prepare for to the best of our ability.

Not by following rules and regulations; do this, don’t do that. But by loving others, serving others, and praying for others. Letting them witness our good work so that our God will be glorified and so that many will accept Him also and become a part of this great family of God (Matthew 5:16). Until that day, let us be about our Father’s business and let Him find us serving in His kingdom when He returns. Enjoying life and learning how to love as He loves.

And Now I Know That I Know That I Know

Afew years back, my son was going through a rough time in his life. I was trying to comfort and encourage him to trust God. He made a statement that shook me to the core. He said, I believe in God, and I love Him. But I’m not so sure He is as involved in our everyday, personal lives as everyone thinks He is. We write our own stories based on our choices in life.

Well, I fumbled for a scripture to give him. He will never leave nor forsake you, He is a very present help in time of need, cast your care on Him because He cares for you, etc. I’m pretty sure that at that point in his life, the words I spoke didn’t help him. He had to come to that truth himself and believe it through and through.

I’d like to say that I myself was 100 percent convinced that the scriptures I shared with my son were for us today, but I would be lying. Every once in a while, since that day with my son, his words would haunt my mind. I would feel questions and doubts come into my own heart. Was God involved in our everyday life? Are our choices in life determine our lot in life, and if so, I am in big trouble because I have failed time and time again and I need a Savior every day of my life.

Today, I was reading a book called, Overcomer by Dr. David Jeremiah, the chapter was focused on truth. There are three views of truth, the first is the traditional truth, it is independent of the mind of the knower, stands for all people at all time. One Truth. The second view is moderate relativism, which means truth is as each person sees it, according to his/her perspective and interpretation. Lastly, a postmodern position of truth, which means that truth is not something to be discovered but rather something to create for yourself. I finished up my reading and headed outside for my morning walk. My time with God went like this.

Father, I know that you are the God of truth, and Lord Jesus, you are the way, the truth, and the life. Holy Spirit, you are the Spirit of Truth. I need to know the truth, your truth about me and you, and our relationship. Is our relationship intimate and personal? Is it a daily relationship? Or is it a corporate relationship with the whole body of Christ as one body? In the Old Testament, was the scripture talking to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the others specifically? When you told them to fear not, does that apply to me too? In the New Testament, your words, were they targeted to the twelve disciples? Do they apply to me personally in my life? I am so sorry for doubting Lord, but my son’s words keep coming back to me. I don’t want to hear what I want to hear; I want to hear the Truth.

Scriptures came flooding in:

In John 17:20, Jesus is talking to the Father about praying for those the Father had given Him, and He said, I pray also for those, which will believe on me through their word. That’s me!

In John 14:23, He speaks of those who love Him and keep His word, He will make His abode in us. That’s me!

In verse 21, He says He will manifest Himself to me. Many more scriptures passed through my mind at a rapid pace, and now I can confidently say, 100 percent that the relationship I have with my God is a daily relationship. It isn’t based on my actions, thoughts, or words. It is based on my heart believing that He is who He says He is, He will do what He says He will do. Do I understand all His thoughts and ways? No, I don’t. Does it all make sense to me? No, it doesn’t. Do I trust Him? Yes, I do! He is my