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The Spirit is Willing but the Flesh is Weak . With regards to homosexuality : sex is a physical desire / urge . We all have urges , there are lots of different ones . I don't believe homosexuality is a choice . I have to be honest and say out loud that I don't really like men . I would always choose female company over male company . However , nothing on this earth could make me be intimate with a woman . As young women , my best friend and I had totally different taste , she liked short skinny hairless men I liked the total opposite . Who knows why ? We cannot over estimate the amount of sexual abuse of very young people that goes on every day all over the world and the catastrophic affect this has on impressionable vulnerable young children . It can and often does totally warp their sexual development and if they are not helped to deal with it it can be disastrous for them . Obviously not all homosexuals were sexually abused . Sex is a natural urge , it's up to us how we satisfy it or even if we do or don't .

Please pray that God will heal me from diabetes, high blood pressure and being over weight. I am struggling in those areas and I also need a big financial blessing to get my own home and to pay off my debtors. I also need prayer in my understanding of the word of God and how to get the materials I need to study his word deeper. Also, please pray that God will save my family and heal them mentally, physically and help them financially in Jesus name. Amen!

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Hi Gigi Some added incite James 1:13 God can't be tempted neither tempt he any man, the word tempt in Genesis 22:1 there is the word nasah which is to try or prove. When Gods word is followed he proves or shows what he can and will do which was Abrahams great example of Believing what he said to do. But to try and tempt God would be to go against what is written and expect him to bail you out. Perhaps some added perspective.

Chris To state with any kind of absolution that Gods Word says that there are no apostles or prophets now when I don't see literally written is taking unfounded liberty. I endeavor not to add or subtract what is not written but was is written is God gave all five gift ministries to the church in this the age of grace which is still in operation and I have met men operating in these capacities. It Is Written

Thank you Lord for another day! Have a bless day everyone.

What a fab post David . Much love and respect to you .

Brother Chris In Ephesians 4:11 is written in this the age of grace the body of Christ which is still active that the reason for apostles prophets evangelists pastors and teachers is for the edifying or building up of the church which is still in existence, so therefore these ministries still have to be in operation in the body of Christ. I don't read anywhere in scripture where it says the apostolic age ended. I in fact I never read in Gods Word apostolic age?

Hi Gerry The 23 psalm is perhaps the most well known and for good reason, through out it God uses the analogy of the shepherd in regards to how God takes care of us who believe. The shepherds profession was to take total care of his flock in verse four the principle is no matter where the sheep went the shepherd had a staff that he used on the sheep to nudge or guide the and to ward off predators, he never beat or yelled at the flock because sheep are by nature gentle. Notice verse two He maketh them to lie down in green pastures beside still waters, it says still waters because sheep will not drink out of load rushing waters for them to flourish they need peaceful surroundings. This same analogy is used by Jesus Christ in the Gospels as being the true Shepherd and his sheep Know and hear his Voice.

Please pray for my brother Lloyd Williams he is 46 years old and just diagnosed with Lung Cancer he is in quite a bit of pain and has not started treatment yet as this has just been diagnosed. Please pray for complete healing and God to restore him and be pain free and that the treatments work and that God will let him continue to be with us.

Dear Gloria , any one and every one on here will be happy to help you any time . You say you are not a good reader , it would definately benefit you to get some help with that . May be ask a friend or relative ? Or even some one at your local church might give you a helping hand . You might be surprised to find that lots of people would be glad to help you if you can pluck up the courage to ask them . God has a lot to tell you Gloria , open your heart and mind to Him and He will fill it full of good things . Be strong and brave and ask for His help in your prayers and ask a person , a Christian if possible , and I'm confident you will get the help you need . Patience and determination . I'm sure you can do it with God's help . Much love to you .

please remember myself and my daughters and there families in your prayers today please remember my lost co workers

Hi Carl. You can have a look at Exodus 28:1 and Numbers 3:2.

Jesus is walking in Solomon's porch, a place where people would gather and visit , right outside the temple yard.

Their are some of those who wish to know more about Him, so they must meet Him their!

Tell us plainly who u are!

Sheep will follow the shepherd, they will hear His voice! How simple, how perfect are His ways!

Even while He tells them who He is, it is still not the answer they are looking for!

Doing things plainly is not God's way! If you know these things, or He has revealed these things unto you, How should you be?

Repent and be baptized! F.E.S.

Dear dear "Ruben". Today i got this word too you, and thank yout too come forward with this huge case. Soo i can deliver the word too u. Now that Jesus Christ is the same today as yesterday. He loves u and will never leave u .

Hebrews 8.8 For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:

Jeremiah 31.33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.

34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

35 Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name:

Amen, come back right now u are precious ill pray.

Hello Gwen. In Ephesians 4:11-13, the Apostle Paul shows us how the Church, Christ's Body, would be comprised - for the building up of His Church. So, in this respect, both men & women can be so equipped by Christ's Spirit to be used of Him. However, in respect to "apostles & prophets", we can keep in mind that the apostolic line ended with the death of the last apostle (John), & the prophetic word (i.e. the true Word from God about future events) also ended at the Book of the Revelation. But the other appointments within the Church still go on (evangelists, pastors & teachers) & will do so till Jesus comes for His Church.

However, maybe you're thinking of women being pastors, as in leading the congregation & teaching from the Word. Then the Apostle Paul speaks again, to Pastor Timothy this time, in 1 Timothy 2:11-13, that as much as women too can teach from the Word, they are to refrain from doing so when in the Church. The word "pastor" means 'shepherd'. Certainly, women can shepherd others in their Christian walk, as there can be many 'pastors' in the Church (men & women). However, today, that word, 'Pastor', is generally applied to a 'Shepherd cum Teacher cum Preacher' when this appointment wouldn't be permissible for women. That is why Elders were appointed in every Church ( Acts 14:23), & they alone were given charge of the teaching, leadership & oversight of their congregations. Today, we see a number of congregations that have women taking charge of them & teaching from the pulpit. I can only refer to the Scriptures in response - they & the Churches will have to give account to God.

Sam, you can look at Matthew 27:50-54.

Testimony

From the earliest moments of my childhood, I have suffered through much physical, emotional, and mental abuse that derived from my father and others surrounding me. These abuses led me to be unhappy for most of my childhood. Not only was I unhappy, but I was also failing school, getting into trouble, and overall, living a miserable life. Though, my life changed forever when I began going to church. At church, I found the hope that I was long searching for, the Lord Jesus. Once I was saved, at a very young age, praise the Lord, my life was noticeably better. My father stopped abusing me, my grades began bettering, and my life became whole. Without the Lord, I wouldn't be living the life I have now, or possibly not be living at all. The Lord also humbled me immensely during the process of working on my life, and continues to work on me with such a great faithfulness unto me. The word of God, the free gift of salvation of the Lord, and all his undeserving blessings unto me are enough proof to me that he loves us all. The Lord has not only saved my soul, but has saved my life.

Abraham ,was he not justified by faith outside of the law by the Promise?

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so very much I have been looking for this text a very long time. have searched so many different ways of saying it but to no avail. I appreciate your help Thank you again.

Thank you for re-living that wonderful portion of Scripture for us. Re: John 8:56, I would include John 8:56-58. In just three verses, Jesus speaks about life after death; that Abraham though now long dead in the flesh, was alive in spirit to be witness to Jesus' coming to Earth. As well, Jesus speaks about His pre-human existence: "Before Abraham was (even existed), I am". Is it any wonder that the Jews took up stones to destroy Him? Wonderful Truths that many, even today, will reject or twist to their belief.

And that "downswing of his arm" was probably the point when full trust & commital gave way to any speck of doubt or fear. And that was a micro-second in duration, reminding us that the Lord's timing can never be wrong.

Well written, GiGi & I fully concur. Indeed, Muhammed did learn & absorb some things from Judaism, but he also had a 'Christian' wife (one of several other wives of varying persuasions), & it's our understanding that this 'Christian' woman wasn't a true believer & had her beliefs rooted in Roman Catholicsm or some off-shoot of it. So there was that influence that he also had. As well, with the plethora of apocryphal writings around, Muhammed appeared to glean much from the 'Gospel of Barnabas'. He rejected the four Gospels that we have (even as the Jews also reject), as certainly that would create problems for him. We see this in his beliefs, the rejecting of the crucifixion of Jesus (claiming rather, that God had placed a substitute on the Cross: Judas Iscariot?), yet believing that Jesus was one of the most holiest of prophets, Whom God had raised up to Heaven miraculously. And of course, there were many factual errors & absurdities in that spurious gospel that helped formulate his own writings, which he claimed came from Heaven.

With the misunderstanding, hence denial of the Triune God, his belief that he was prophesied to come as the next prophet, the rejection of the New Testament & apostolic writings, & obedience to the Laws of God, especially as those revealed in the Quran & the Hadith, ensured that Muhammed remained disconnected from the Truth & to be the leader of others believing this deception & going into a Christless eternity. So when we (in Pakistan) gave out books containing the Gospels we know & love, or of the lives of Abraham, his sons, David & the prophets (all whom Muslims consider as prophets), many eyes were opened for the first time as they read narratives that were not found in the Quran. And when those readers enquired before the Muslim clerics, one can only imagine the anger & furore that resulted. But the Word of God cannot be bound & will always bring liberty, joy & peace to all who call upon the Name of the LORD through His Son.

2 Corinthians 3:13-18,

I take it to believe "yea", may not be him rejoicing but even that, has scripture backing Philippians 4:4-9, James 1:2-4, 1 John 4:18,

even if we walk in/near death we should not fear because GOD promises to be with us (that trust in HIM) Deuteronomy 31:8, Hebrews 13:5-6, John 14:16-21, Psalm 139:1-24, Psalms 37:40,

The rod; Proverbs 13:24, Job 21:9, Proverbs 29:15, Lamentations 3:1, many times references discipline, correction: Proverbs 22:15, Proverbs 23:14, Proverbs 3:12, Hebrews 12:4-8-11, Staff: Hebrews 11:21, Zechariah 8:4, Exodus 21:19, Numbers 22:27, 2 Samuel 3:29, Judges 6:21

Hopefully these scriptures help you with the HOLY Spirit to understand deeper. John 14:26, James 1:5

GIGI

CONTINUING- I sent the previous text mistakingly to soon.

Genesis 22:14. And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, IN THE MOUNT OF THE LORD IT SHALL BE SEEN."

"Abraham was happy to see my day "!!!

God bless.

Amen Sister GiGi.

In Abraham's mind Issac was as good as dead. Abraham was banking on Gods promise as you said.

Hebrews 11:17-19. By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

OF WHOM IT WAS SAID, THAT IN ISAAC SHALL THY SEED BE CALLED:

ACCOUNTING THAT GOD WAS ABLE TO RAISE HIM UP, EVEN FROM the DEAD; from whence also he received him in a figure.

Genesis 22:14. And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.

Thank you GiGi & David for those added thoughts. These types of things lie in that 'grey' area of what is right, wrong, or permissible - and each one has to have a good conscience before God in those matters. I often think that I'm too sensitive over such things in my personal life & this sensitivity can rub off when reading other narratives. But in the end, the Lord knows our hearts & He will make it abundantly clear to us by His Spirit within us.

...and sacrificed the ram as a substitute for Isaac (and all of Isaac's seed). Such an amazing historical story! As many have pointed out in their posts, many comparisons and fore-shadowings of Christ Jesus and His sacrifice. Abraham's one , and only Son promised to Abraham: God's one and only Son, promised to mankind in the garden of Eden. Isaac carries wood on which he would be sacrificed; Jesus carries his own cross on which he will be sacrificed. Isaac goes willingly to the altar and is bound willingly; Jesus willingly goes to Jerusalem, to Pilate, to Golgatha, to be nailed to the cross. Abraham is willing to to slay his own son; God the Father is willing to slay His own. The difference is, Abraham was stopped by God; God did not stop the slaying of His son, Jesus. The ram in the thorny thicket was provided for the sacrifice; Jesus with his head crowned with thorns (the thorns were dug into His flesh, and He bled). Just amazing parallels! Jehovah-Jireh-God will provide.! Then God speaks again to Abraham and reconfirms his promise and covenant with him, this time with Isaac, too.

Abraham passed the test of faith. He can look back on this and bless the Lord for His faithfulness and promised blessings.

I think the account in the remainder of the chapter happens at a time later than the test. Word comes to Abraham from Haran that his brother Nahor has had 12 children, 8 by his wife and 4 by his concubine, Reumah. This sets up the lineage of Isaac's wife-to-be Rebekah, born to Bethuel, Nahor's son. So, Rebekah is Isaac's second cousin one generation removed. Now Abraham and Sarah know that there is a kin person for Isaac to marry.

Whenever I read this account of Abraham's test with Isaac, I desire more faith and pray for it. I also remember Abraham and God's faithfulness when I face a test of faith, too. God is good and cannot be tempted by evil. He will always do what is right. It always reminds me to be in constant fellowship with God so that I know His voice.

Lord Jesus please fight our battles for us. Please destroy the works of the enemy in our lives. I ask for your protection (esp. the little one) and the anointing that destroys the yoke of bondage. I ask for salvation of unsaved loved ones. All of this I also ask for all others in need. Please glorify your name in our midst. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.