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March 25^th REAL

Are you for real?

“Are you for real” use to be one of my favorite sayings.  This quote would come flying out of my mouth all the time.  It is on the same lines as, “Are you kidding me?”  So when this saying is said what exactly does it mean?  To be real something cannot be artificial or fraudulent.  Being real is fixed or permanent.  When something is real it exists in a physical entity and has certain properties that make it alive and breathing.  Many things can be real: a real professional, real gold, real celebrity, real analysis, real variable, real income, real person, and real fiasco.  When something is real it is serious and genuine, it is the real deal. 

This week our bible study group is on chapter five of “He Speaks to Me” by Priscilla Shirer.  It is entitled “The Real Deal.”  This chapter discusses Moses, which goes along with the movie series “The Bible”, and his reactions on what God was asking him to do.  After reading this chapter I want to say to Moses, “What are you thinking?  God already enabled you to turn water to blood, turn the staff into a serpent and restore flesh.  Do what He is asking you to do.  Do not question Him.”

God is the “REAL DEAL” no question about it.  Have faith, believe, and listen to Him. He will tell you if you listen carefully, “I am God.” 

Exodus 3:14

New International Version (NIV)

14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am.[a] This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’”

Dear God we know you are for real.  We ask You to forgive us when we question what we are to do when You have been telling us over and over again.  Have mercy on us as we are Your children.  Give us strength, courage and endurance to carry out the earthly jobs You want us to do for You.  Help us keep our eyes on You the real deal.  

He Speaks to Me, Priscilla Shirer, 2006, Moody Publishers