August 30, 2006

WHOSOEVER:

Sometimes the circumstances in our lives can cause us to become confused. Confusion is a frustrating and uncomfortable state of mind to be in. But, confusion can actually be a good thing in the sense that it can be a warning sign to us that something has gotten off track. Being confused can be a great opportunity to take assessment and make some positive adjustments in our lives.

In the Bible the words confused and confounded are often used interchangeably. Here is a definition of both words:
Confounded - confused, befuddled, perplexed, mixed up - implies inability to continue.
Confusion - 1) perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment. 2) lacking orderly continuity. 3) having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity. 4) thrown into a state of disarray or confusion; 5) mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently.

Also, some or all of the following conditions or situations may be present:
A state of disorder, shame, disgrace, dishonor, confoundedness, reproach, insult, humiliation, disconcertedness, disappointment, chaos, emptiness, instability, bewilderment.

Yet, we need not be consumed by confusion. The Bible offers us a great deal of comfort.
I Peter 2:6 - As it is contained in the scripture, behold, I lay in Zion a Chief Corner Stone, elect, precious; and they that believe on Him shall not be confounded.
Psalm 22:5 - They cried unto You and were delivered; they trusted in You and were not confounded.
Psalm 71:1 - In you, oh Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be put to confusion.
Isaiah 50:7 - For the Lord God will help me; therefore I will not be confounded: for I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
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  1. DC HAMPTON JACOBSThu Aug 31, 09:44:00 AM EDT

    Brenda,

    Here's some follow-up to your comments about confusion. The following lines of dialogue are taken from an episode of the CBS TV series "Touched By An Angel." The episode was called "The Violin Lesson," and it dealt with a terminally-ill Gay man with AIDS. This man has been rejected by his father. This dialogue is pertinent to your message, and it's of special significance to the LGBT people who patronize your blogsite.

    Della Reese's character, Tess, is speaking with the Gay son:

    "Tell God I'm sorry for turning out the way I did. I know I'm a disappointment."

    "No, you're not. In God's eyes, you are His beautiful child! I am an angel. I was sent by God to bring you a message: God loves you!"

    "That's not what I've heard."

    "What you've heard were the words of someone else . . . words of hate and confusion. But God is not the author of confusion. God is the source and the completer of your faith! And that's what you need right now, faith that God really knows who you are . . . "

    Who are Lesbians and Gay men? We are the perpetual virgins and born eunuchs of God's kingdom. We are the true generation spoken of in the Gnostic Gospel of Phillip. We are part of God's covenant with mankind. We are the children of the Child of Humankind. We are the future attendants of the Holy Wedding Chamber. We are a blessed people, and when we acknowledge God as our Lord and Savior, we become heirs to a marvelous birthright that was bequeathed to us by Jesus Christ.

    Yes, the Bible can be a source of illumination . . . and also of confusion. Fortunately, there's a compass in the Bible that you can always use to find your way. It's called The Gospels, and within the Gospels, Jesus Christ resides. The Savior provides unerring direction! The Biblical and the Gnostic Gospels of Christ are means by which humankind, and LesBiGay humankind in particular, can bring clarity to their Bible study. My prayer is that all who approach the Bible will be motivated to seek clarity.

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