EVEN KEELED

Even keeled. A nautical term. An even keel makes for smooth sailing, and balance in a storm. What makes us even keeled? What gives us balance in a storm? i would venture to say that it is God's word. "It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4 When Jesus was tempted in the desert at the beginning of His ministry, He had valuable words for us in His rebukes to Satan. Remember, no temptation can befall you on this earth that God will not supply an way out. "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able: but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:13 Wow.

Jesus says "It is written again, Thou shalt not temp the Lord thy God." Matthew 4:7 Also in Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived, God is not mocked, for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."

Then at the third temptation Jesus says to him, "Get the hence, Satan, for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve." Matthew 4:10 Amen.

In the end times, which i believe we are in, "To know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. Having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof: from such turn away." 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Theres more, but you get the idea. Crazy times are ahead and it is exciting. But we must put on the full armor of God each day, Ephesians 6:11-18. Seek Him first and let each day take care of itself in the Lord, Matthew 6:33-34. Amen.

So we serve Him, and we become even keeled. We read His Word, we pray, we fellowship, we GO. The storms of life will not sink us or stop us. We walk in faith and know He is with us. Our best is yet to come when we give our lives to Him. "The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts, and in this place will i give peace, saith the Lord of hosts." Haggai 2:9 Amen.


i wish i could site all the scripture that Lord has given us to show us how much He loves us, what our lives are supposed to look like, and how we do it. Our God is so awesome and unfathomable. He is always there for us, so we need to be there for Him. He left us all the instruction we need in His Word. i hope you will spend some time with Him in His word each day, prayerfully. Remember the Our Father, the prayer Jesus gave us to pray. Matthew 6:9-13 It is perfect. God bless you. If you want to discuss it or have questions, do not hesitate to call... 24/7. 707.292.2406