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A guided Scripture meditation using Lectio Divina. How can you have a flourishing faith? Psalm 1:1–3 tells us how. Get your FREE Unshakable Journal here. We all long for stability—a life that can’t be easily shaken.And yet, it’s surprisingly easy to drift. Whether it’s the constant stream of news, the demands of our to-do lists, the pull of people’s opinions, or simply our own self-reliance, we can find ourselves slowly swayed—sometimes without even noticing it. Psalm 1 offers us a better way. It paints a beautiful picture of the person who delights in God’s Word: like a tree planted by streams of water—deeply rooted, spiritually nourished, and steadily bearing good fruit. In this Scripture meditation, we’ll slow down and reflect on Psalm 1:1–3, letting God’s Word re-center us and remind us where true blessing and strength come from—not from following the crowd, but from following Him. This is the third episode in our series: Unshakable: Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. Each week, we’re turning to Scripture to help us stand firm in faith, rely on God’s strength, and hold onto hope. In this meditation on Unshakably Rooted, you’ll be invited to:• Notice what influences might be pulling you away from God’s best• Reflect on what a life of blessing and flourishing could look like for you• Consider how God is inviting you to move toward that rooted life• Rest in His invitation to grow strong and steady in Him Whether you're feeling grounded or feeling a drift, may this time in God’s Word help you become more deeply rooted in His love and truth. Get your FREE Unshakable Journal here. Here are some additional helpful links: You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/ Follow me on Instagram @jodieniznik Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Guided Scripture Meditation Journal here. Join my Monday email newsletter here, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning. Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com. Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies here. The Entire meditation text is: Psalm 1:1-3, NIV 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

ARE YOU A GOOD LISTENER? Real Relationships are formed while LISTENING. The fact that God created us in a certain way – must tell us something about what He intended for us. He gave us two ears and one mouth. Which means: - We should be listening twice as much as what we speak. Even our ears, unlike our eyes and mouth do not have lids, they are to remain open. (Wow, how easily they close) I think many of us close them intentionally! When our mouths open somehow our ears seem to shut. We can't receive anything when we are giving our opinion. One day a couple was watching TV, the wife was going out for shopping, before leaving she gave the husband the flyswatter to kill the flies. When she came back she asked him how many flies did you kill? His reply: 5, 3 males and 2 females. Curiously she wanted to know how does he know which are males and which are females and he replied: “The 3 males were sitting on the remote control and the 2 females were on the telephone.” James 1:19 (Amp)–Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving].   James is saying if we get the first 2 parts right the 3rd comes naturally. Part 1 and 2 = Listen – Slow speak = 3rd part (slow anger) God's Kingdom principle on building relationship is to listen more than we speak. How true is this: - Talk and you say what you already know. Listen to this quote by Mark Twain: It's better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt. Listen and you learn something new, when we listen with intent, we add value to our and others lives. God is very serious about us controlling the balance between our mouths and our ears. More than once Jesus used this statement: Let he who has ears to hear use them. (LISTEN) -   8 times in the Gospels -   8 times in the book of Revelation It doesn't just help having ears and not using them. When my ears used to be shut, my Mum would grab them and say (“hierdie is nie twee blom potte nie”) I tell you, one of the least developed skills among us humans is that of listening. There are really two different kinds of listening: - There is natural listening, that is my interaction with other people. There is Spiritual listening to HEAR the voice of the LORD. If we want to hear the Word and Will of GOD, we need to (Read the Word of GOD.) and be still( LISTENING) The fact is, most people who get ahead in the Natural world and grow spiritually are good listeners, Intentional listeners. We need to learn to listen and observe aggressively! If we are going to have any success, we need to try harder to truly listen and not just hear. Hebrews 2:1 For this reason [that is, because of God's final revelation in His Son Jesus and because of Jesus' superiority to the angels] we must pay much closer attention than ever to the things that we have heard, so that we do not [in any way] drift away from truth Listening builds a good relationship with God firstly, then with friends and family. Luke 8:11-15 -:11 “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. 13 Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. 14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. 15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.   Matthew 17:5 – While (Peter) was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.  Listen to Him.” We should never stop “listening” to the word of God. If you are listening you are learning. If you are learning you are growing. If and when we listen to the Word of GOD- we will grow into the image of GOD. Matthew 11:29 – Take my yoke upon you and learn from me. Notice Luke 8:8B – When he said this, he called out, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” Jesus says it pays big time to learn from Him – Whether thruogh: - a sermon, a cell meeting, a DVD or YOU-Tube, a book, or actually spending time reading God's word. In Luke 8:11 – 15 Jesus spoke of 4 kinds of listeners. In all 4 cases the seed is the same seed. The sower is the same sower. What made the difference if it's not the message (seed) or the messenger (sower). The difference is the “listener”. The way we listen! By this parable Jesus is saying: - 75% of the world is not listening to God's voice. Whether the cause be: - The hard-hearted listener The shallow-hearted listener The clutter-anxious hearted listener Only 25% are really listening, growing and bearing fruit, retaining and applying what they hear. Luke 8:18 - Therefore, consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.”   How many times did you think, well that's not for me – so you switch off – you hear but you don't listen – Why? Because it's for others. You know these ear plugs us bikers use when we ride? PRIDE can be like these ear plugs. We need to always say, Lord how is this I'm hearing, first for my life and then only – pass it on to others. (Don't be a selective listener.) The second aspect of listening is as important as the first – It's listening in the natural Interaction with others. Studies have shown there are 4 basic styles of listening. Story of the 80-year-old man: - After lunch he went out for a walk for 20 min – 2 hours later he arrives home and apologises for being late – He said he met and old friend and stopped to talk to him and he just wouldn't stop listening. How do you fit into one of these 4 categories? “The Judgemental Listener” – This person has his mind made up and doesn't want to be confused by the facts.  He is critical, negative and prejudiced.  17% of our population fall into this category. “The Interrogative Listener” – This person thinks that good listening consists of continuously firing questions at the person.  Questions are very important but this gets old quickly.  26% of all people use this approach. “The Advice-Giving Listener” – More people fall in this category (35%).  They only listen long enough to make a quick assessment and then they get to what they really want to do – offer unsolicited (uncalled for) advice.  The problem with this approach is that you are so busy thinking about what advice you are going to give, that you don't really listen.  You aren't hearing every thing they are saying. “The Empathetic Listener” – EMPATHETIC =   the ability to understand and share the feelings of another This style is used by 22% of the population but it is by far the most effective.  You listen to capture the feeling of the person you are listening to, not just the content of their words.  You pay attention to tone, facial expressions, and body language.  Try listening with your eyes this week.  You may learn something new?  You just might become a better friend or a better spouse?

Many books of the Bible end with turmoil, strife, or unanswered questions. Not Joshua. The book ends on a satisfying, harmonious note with calmness in the land and peace among people. As Israelites’ quest ended and they could finally settle down in their long-awaited Promised Land, it must have been a surreal feeling. Perhaps they reflected on the past as they put away their swords and cleaned dirt and blood from their garments. In the next days, there would be no more marching or fighting. However, they might not have realized that another battle was about to begin: a battle for their faithfulness. Would they keep the commandments of the Lord and live their lives for Him? Whether or not they would is a different story to tell, but they had been given a fine example of faithfulness to God in Joshua. In this closing section, the author records the final resting places of Joshua, Joseph, and Eleazar (the religious leader). Joshua is referred to as “the servant of God” (v. 29) which is the first time he is given this descriptor. In chapter 1, Joshua was called Moses’ aid or assistant, but now he has been given the title servant. He came a long way on his quest but through it all, he found the courage to carry on. Joshua’s obedience to the Lord was rewarded, and he died in peace knowing that he had led the Lord’s people into the Promised Land. We can look to Joshua’s life of service as an example of how to live a life in obedience to God. Of course, Joshua had flaws, but his courage to lead people and follow God gives us hope even in the midst of our own quest. >> The next several decades for the nation of Israel are anything but peaceful. The book of Judges picks up right where Joshua leaves off and takes the nation through twists and turns that are captivating. If you are curious, continue reading the book of Judges and discover how the story continues.

Are you disillusioned with the church? If you’ve been around Christians or the church in your lifetime, you’ve probably been hurt. What does Jesus have to say to Christians in a world where He’s been so poorly represented? What does Jesus have to say to people who have been hurt by Christians who have misrepresented Him? Whether you identify as a Christian or don’t, this is a series for you.

Are you disillusioned with the church? If you’ve been around Christians or the church in your lifetime, you’ve probably been hurt. What does Jesus have to say to Christians in a world where He’s been so poorly represented? What does Jesus have to say to people who have been hurt by Christians who have misrepresented Him? Whether you identify as a Christian or don’t, this is a series for you.

Are you disillusioned with the church? If you’ve been around Christians or the church in your lifetime, you’ve probably been hurt. What does Jesus have to say to Christians in a world where He’s been so poorly represented? What does Jesus have to say to people who have been hurt by Christians who have misrepresented Him? Whether you identify as a Christian or don’t, this is a series for you.

Are you disillusioned with the church? If you’ve been around Christians or the church in your lifetime, you’ve probably been hurt. What does Jesus have to say to Christians in a world where He’s been so poorly represented? What does Jesus have to say to people who have been hurt by Christians who have misrepresented Him? Whether you identify as a Christian or don’t, this is a series for you.

Dr. Jordan Peterson is often asked if he believes in God. His response is unsatisfying to many but we think thought provoking for the Christian. This questions should inspire self reflection and consideration on what type of life you live. Do you live according to your profession? Do you honor Him with your lips but with your works deny Him? Whether your atheist or a theist, a Jew Christian or Muslim, I don't think you can argue that if you believed in a God you would live differently. Full Interview with Dennis Prager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0GL_4cAkhI Thanks for Listening!SUBSCRIBE! LIKE! SHARE! AND CONNECT WITH US ATwww.Acts2and42.com AND ON FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/acts2and42 And INSTAGRAM @Acts_2and42 theism, whether based on the bible or not, is rational. We hoped you enjoyed this podcast

God does things in terms of time, or eons or ages, and has a purpose or purposes for each age. It's important to know what age we are living in so we can better understand what God is doing in, to and through us, and not be fighting against Him. The basic building block of time is an age, or eon. In scripture the term is rendered or translated “ever.” So where we find the term “everlasting,” we could also read it “age”-lasting. An age has a beginning, middle and an end, and generally reflects God's purposes for that portion of time. The Ages of Time One way of categorizing the ages is: * The Age of God All-In-All (God existed fully self-contained) * The Age of Chaos (Process of Creation — even Chaos is from God) * The Age of Innocence (The creation of Adam, the first son of God, signified the manifest presence of God outside the Trinity) * The Age of Knowledge (the knowledge of law defined sin) * The Age of Transition (from death to life) * The Age of Grace (freedom and wholeness for mankind) * The Age of Evil Reigning (knowledge of sin and death come to an end) * The Age of The Judgment Seat of Christ (reign of the Son of Man through the Son IN man) * The Age of The White Throne Judgment (reign of the Son of God through a Corporate Body) * Age of New Heaven and Earth (reign of God in His Completeness) * Age of God All-In-All (all things again being summed up in Him) Whether this breakdown of time fits into your doctrine at this point is not relevant. Our goal is to point out that what God does is dependent on what His purposes are during a particular time period. We are presently living in the Age of Grace, based on world events, time-line indicators and, most importantly, the aspects of relationship with God that are available to us today.