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Isaiah 26:3 what a promise! How often does the Lord encourage or even command us to trust in him? It seems there is a battle raging in me. But if I remember to keep myself stayed on him, like Peter was walking on the water and took his eyes off the Lord and began to sink. And he cried out to the Lord and the Lord gave Peter that perfect peace and lifted Peter from all his troubles.

I have searched a few commentary sites, but did not come up with much about the reigning part. One commentary said that servants will serve like priests. Another said that the servants will reign over a restored creation with Christ. Another said that the servants will reign by living by God's purposes with an undivided unity of will. Another said that only Christ will reign over us, so we will not be reigned over by anything God has created.

So, in absence of any clear ideas, I choose to wait and see! I trust that what God has in store for us is grander than we could ever imagine. I am not interested in reigning over anyone anyway.

Revelation 22:3-5 speaks that the "servants (of God) will serve him, They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads. There shall be no night there: They need no lamp more light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever."

So it seems that the "they" are the servants of the Lord who will reign forever and ever. It does not say who they will reign over or even if this reign will be over anyone else. Perhaps it means that we shall share with Christ whatever the Godhead has determined to be His reign. So, for me, I cannot pinpoint an answer to your question from the text. I will research a bit more and get back to you.

Claudia,

How far along in the pregnancy is this person? How long does this person wish to fast? Most importantly, why?

These are questions I would like to know before I speak much to this.

But this I know. When a mom fasts during pregnancy, the baby will take the needed nutrients from the Mom's bloodstream. So, a lengthy fast or one done frequently can cause many nutritional upsets for the mom and eventually the baby. Mom can become low on iron and become anemic, which is harmful for both mom and baby. Frequent fasting can deplete b vitamins, which are necessary for proper development of a baby, especially folic acid which also uses iron and vitamin d to metabolize properly.

The Mom may should really consult her doctor on this. He knows her health and concerns, we do not.

I would appreciate the answers to the questions I posed, if you wish to do so. I want to understand the situation better.

It was most likely because of examples from their fathers. Jacob/Israel even Abraham. May have started with Lamech Genesis 4:19, Genesis 6:2-3, Genesis 1:25, Genesis 25:6, Genesis 31:50,

Deuteronomy 7:2-4, 1 Kings 11:1-11,

she is doing ok , keep her in your prayers , she is only 14 month old surgery was sussecful

Kathy,

All prophecies concerning the last days are based upon Daniel 9:24-27, which presents the 70th week of Daniel. The 70th week is actually a 7-year period, not 490 years. In prophecy, 69 weeks have passed. Right now we are living in a time period known as the "Times of the Gentiles." It's the time from the death of Christ, until the rapture. We do not know the time period. We are in that period now; it is called the time of the Gentiles.

The next event to happen is the rapture of the church. And from the rapture of the church until the second coming of Christ, it is called the 70th week of Daniel. We have had 69 weeks, 483 years. And those 483 years ended at the crucifixion of Christ. But now, there is this time period which is called the time of the Gentiles, between the death of Christ, and His coming for His church. And we don't know the time frame, but as soon as the church is removed, as soon as the tribulation period begins, there will be seven years, that is, one week, 1 seven in Jewish literature. There will be seven years of tribulation. This is known as the 70th week of Daniel.

Hi John Biblically anything unloving or that divides isn't best. Our responsibility is to be an example of

the love of God to young or old. Proverbs 22:6 to the best of your ability, in any situation. They are Gods

diamonds in the rough, they need polished with the word.

Hi Kathy.

A sabbatical week =7 years. So 7 70= 490 years.

God bless.

One more thing I wanted to add. I feel led to tell you of personal experience & advice given to me that was very helpful.

I moved away from home very young there was a time that I only ate on Thursdays because work had slowed down. My bills were paid responsiblely but after gas money to & from work there wasn't much left. Years later I was told about Fasting & Prayer, It was difficult to consider after painful past experience. Advice : pray everytime your stomach growls, pray during lunch, dinner & other eating times.

It worked.

David fought confidently. 1 Samuel 17:26,32,33-36,37 & with faith because of GOD's deliverances in past & knowing GOD's love for Israel. Maybe that's why GOD called him: 1 Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22,

Hopefully this is helpful.

Hi Claudia Given that the first and great commandment is to love God with all your heart soul mid and strength

and Love your neighbor as you love yourself, your need for now is to you and the life your carrying. Nothing says

not to snack or consume some food, don't make it if I don't somethings wrong then its works and not grace. Gods

word is all things in balance. This is food for thought. Last we do because we want to not because we have to

that is walking by the spirit! Prayerfully that helps.

Thanks. It just seemed so out of place for Joseph to use those words in instructing is servant what to say to the brothers.

Hi Patrick Concerning Rev. 22 my question to whom are we referring to or who is the who, its an honest

question.

Sure is!

Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:1-26

Hopefully this is what you're looking for.

Thank you, Grace!

Catherine,

Glad I was helpful. I wish you many blessings in this time of fasting.

David - that's the way!!! And hey - I love your moniker - much, much better!!

Fasting has to be a personal decision. Isaiah 58, Matthew 6:16-23, some fast from television, social media, movies

Some would recommend only a Daniel type fast where he refrained from sweet breads, like cakes, pies, cookies, meats but had rich protiens, Pulse like black eyed peas, lintils, humus, vegetables. Daniel 1:12, Daniel 10:2-3,

2 Chronicles 20:5-30, 2 Chronicles 20:13, Jonah 3:5, Joel 2:15-18,

Hopefully these are helpful

Great example Brother David.

God bless.

Why does every Christian not being taught the Gospel

Suppose any one were to take time to look up the healing the leaves of the Olive currently known. In that case, it does strike as quite immense ..... larger than might be expected, for usually healing elements do not contain as near the number represented here. It strikes as being miraculous, to be a "calling forth," as would have been the case if it too had been situated by the tomb of Lazareth, and that is so far as we have been able to determine, that is the healing properties it has contained. But to the believer, it is enough, that is the list of what it heals, and fundamentally able to persuade them that more of its most likely shall come, as recognized, like Jesus on earth, as that which if need of healing confronted. It seems a hint of the plants, flowers, the great variety of growings, now sprawling about occurring in the heavenly.

Jackie Just a reminder 1 John 4:16-18 also Philippians 4:8 great to memorize, give em heaven.

Hi Micheline My personal best example of this is when my wife and I lived in florida we lived next to

a professed witch and shaman which is someone who believes they have an animal spirit living in them

that's one definition. There were a few occasion where they invited us to break bread and we graciously

said no because its one thing to eat with someone that doesn't believe. It's an entirely different situation

to break bread knowing where they were coming from. It's one thing for God to cover what you don't know

its another going against what you already know.

1 Corinthians 10:21 we are already aware what not to do so doing it just is going against God.

Verse 31 If I'm invited to eat a meal and find out it was handled in an idolatrous practice don't eat, not that

your effected but in his mind he may question your belief! We know God will cover and the earth is the Lords.

So we are no longer judged but they not knowing will be confused. This is walking In The Love of God. Then

perhaps a door will be open to share the Gospel. Someone may comment on this better.

Our own spirits testify it's wrong unless there is real danger of harm towards the child/children.

Cases of injustice : Ecclesiastes: 5:8,

In the case of violence : Psalms 140:1,

Ephesians: 6:1, (how can a child obey a parent in the LORD if alienated?) Colossians 3:20,

This scripture might also be fitting for the situation. GOD knows all.

Romans 1:28-31

Encouragement :

Luke 18:27-30

Hopefully these are helpful.

Dear Geraldine

Glad you are so happy in the Lord today. Just read psalm 91. Such an encouraging word for all of us!

Dear Newell,

Are you asking about a particular book in the Bible? Then can you name it? Or are you talking about each book in the Bible?

Donna,

Ii agree wioleheartedly!

Let everything that as breath praise the Lord!

Absolutely David! Those are wise words. I need to stay focused on God's presence in this situation, but also where He wants me to be in measured space - not just for me and my family, but for the neibor and their space needed for God to abound with His works and peace. Thank you for the firm and wise reminder!