Your wisdom and insight are as usual appreciated (although I'm a bit envious as you have a much better way of writing and organizing thoughts that are more complex than mine).
That being said, I have a couple matters I'm dealing with right now. First there is a friend of mine who I have been helping increasingly in a financial way who has had his bathroom in a state of disarray after a couple repairs to stop a leak. Financially he would be better off if he lived in my house where I could charge a manageable rate; although for now he has pneumonia and the house isn't clean enough for him to be here and stay healthy and I certainly don't want to get sick either. He; as you probably are aware has amassed debt; he gets some military benefits but it is a bottomless pit essentially between his credit card issues and other things well over 50k indebt. I told him that some sort of credit consolidation was in order to continue to assist him at the rate I have at least say 6 months from now. As for now; with my Dad technically owning the house I am NOT legally permitted to have anyone live here as more than a guest beyond 30 days. if it IS God's will then I need to get beyond this point of feeling like I am being swallowed up in the issue and out of control and am asking for His peace and strength to do it; letting him in at all at this point with any stipulation could likely mean he wouldn't be able to leave. For now; I have had to say no. For now it is a constant concern; and the immediate thing is that if his meds don't work he will be hospitalized; so prayer is appreciated. When I feel overwhelmed it is very hard to pray on my end.
I have also finally broken membership ties with my local church but still involved in peripheral events in evenings. I went the over hour drive to a church that I researched who believes as I do on the whole hotbed of the divorce remarriage issue.
It was even better than I could have expected but too far to go every week.
On the opposite extreme of today's megachurch agendas of bringing in the masses with appeal; we have the example of grumpy Jonah. I mean the dude could have had at least some sense of the unique time and place to reach Gentiles; and not a few.
I mean over 100,000 people repenting at once after one message? Well; one thing we can't fault him on was pride due to such an enormous event of mass repentance as a direct result of his preaching. I'm a bit envious of such a feat to be perfectly honest.
WHY God used him likely is best explained by the fact that He uses who He will and we are only along for the ride. Ok also I should add that he never complained about the money involved for the mission; I'm not sure how much it cost him to ride the opposite direction toward the ends of the known world at that time.
I should once again mention that he was aware of the horrendous brutal treatment that this nation had caused His people in the past. To be aghast at such things at least gave him an awareness of evil; which sadly tends to be whitewashed today in regard to the society as a whole when we are trying to reach individuals. Obviously his heart wasn't right; the near death or actual death eperienced didn't help change his attitude; he was obedient enough but through compulsion no doubt. He did speak the truth; it WAS his fault the storm caused the ship to be all but destroyed; and once they gave him the boot and it calmed down was enough for THEM to repent (another thing he didn't appreciate). Nonetheless the very unsatisfying end of the book with Jonah childishly mourning the death of a vine that gave shade but disregard for all God had done was; well just stupid. I don't think I'm being irreverent here.
His comment to God was basically "I told you so". It doesn't seem he had a trust issue here; and he knew God's ways but didn't care. What Jonah DID have was all the proper tools but a sick heart
I have seen and heard of some deliverance ministries that are not. But I have seen at least one which was .
I have seen and heard of many claiming to be prophets but are not . But have personally known only one who seemed to fit the profile of an Apistoe but who denied he was one .
For the pattern of an Apostle has to be Paul . I don't expect we shall ever see another Paul but in some measure any claiming to be one must in some measure follow after his pattern .
Though many deny there are any today which might explain the lack of authority and power in the church and depth of biblical foundational teaching .
God is the same yesterday today and forever .
I do not see then or understand how God does not or cannot heal and deliver-as He did of old .
For did not Jesus say " As the father sent me so send I you" and did He not send them out to preach the gospel heal the sick and,.."?
The church has been robbed by charlatans and false Apostles for centuries . It's about time we got back to the scriptures to what they actually say rather than what we think they say .
For the world is going mad and millions are chained to the chariots of the devil .
I object in the strongest terms and protest that the two nations most used of God in the preaching of the gospel and the defence of those true liberties of God are in the state they are in while the church 'celebrates' and very few weep .
Salvation itself is a miracle; described by Christ Himself as illustrated in Matthew 9:5 where the physical healing is contrasted to sins being forgiven. It would be nice to see this today where many are promised to receive their blessing or miracle or something to that affect where mammon is clearly the subject of intent for many of these practitioners who act as an amateur magician playing the old shell game; as it were. Everyone wants to live forever; what is the elixir therefore? But only the sick need a physician ( Luke 5:31) thus a self righteous Pharisee may have been enamored with that statement if they didn't detect He was referring to their self righteousness masking a corrupt and sick soul.
Part of loving others unconditionally is believing God can take someone like Saul of Tarsus and turn them around. It took time for the early church to accept that; not that you can blame skepticism on their part initially. We don't need to sugarcoat the Gospel but we do need to trust God to work in His elect. Saving faith can transform the worst person to a new creation; alternatively the nicest person (or sweetest frame according to one hymn) can't be trusted. Nice agreeable people are a much greater danger to themselves because they don't have others who can readily prosecute their character; and we can be drawn to such individuals ourselves and justify their rebellion to the extent that we are drawn into the same sin (such as an attractive female and adultery). Rebellion is as witchcraft ( 1 Samuel 15:23); this verse was brought up to me a long time ago in a discussion related to a rebellious wife and her actions.
The church; therefore needs to be separate and pure from the contamination of the world. This isn't like a secret society of rites that exclude outsiders but a sanctity that ultimately draws IN those God has called and chosen for such a path on the narrow road. We should be REAL people!
Lately I've heard about certain esoteric roots related to Alice Bailey for one that apparently were part of the origin of this popular and trending move in "Christendom" today. Much like the attitude of those in Communism from its inception there are many "useful idiots" whether well intentioned or not that are being; well used to take over this world as a Kingdom that was not one Christ Himself said He wasn't interested in ruling over at the time He came the first time to earth ( John 18:36).
Now Satan isn't seen as the god of this world; some within the movement may speak of those who have evil designs doing his bidding; but it is never recognized it seems that he indeed has; for the time been given the status of the "god of this world" ( 2 Cor. 4:4). Never mind any verses mentioning a one world ruler who will be worshipped by EVERYONE not written in the book of life in Revelation 13:8. I suppose these leaders think Satan can be tricked somehow or overpowered from his throne at present so they can complete their grand design or mandate; and somehow not be part of his own sick plan for domination through their efforts in creating to a large extent "Mystery Babylon".
Again; with every false way enough truth is used to convince most people that it is right. We certainly should vote for those who at least appear to expouse truth and righteousness that is clearly superior to another candidate; if not for our own hides; for the care and love of our brother and neighbor and what is best for them. This requires the wisdom to abstain from such a vote if our conscious doesn't convict us that we can't vote for either party. It also means we shouldn't be naive to how; as the saying goes absolute power corrups absolutely and to carefully follow the money trail. We must hold our politicians accountable to do what they say not say what they claim they do.
Christ is the head of the church; the church doesn't rule over Him.
When God sees such an approach, it is impossible not to be moved. And so He does His side. He sees our efforts and sends His grace, His presence, and then things change a lot.
Matthew 13:12, "For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath."
The pastor in y church told us a story. He was sick in the hospital and his wife was trying hard to feed him because he did not feel like eating. He became very skinny. So his wife did something clever. She gave him a spoonful of food at first. Just one spoonful of food. And then the next time two spoonfuls, the next three spoonfuls, then four and so on. After a month or two he said he became overweight. Sometimes we may not feel like getting closer to God. But let us approach Him step by step. A small step today, a bigger step tomorrow, an even bigger step the day after tomorrow, and we will find ourselves very close to the Lord after some time. We must try and think of ways to renew our relationship with God constantly. This must be is continuous process.
God's feelings for us never change. But we have to be careful about our feelings for Him.
I've got some problems here that could use some prayer
Dear KJV family: I seem to have returning issues of things which originally caused my appendicitis a couple years ago. Of course without my appendix I may not have immediate emergency issues. There seems to be the same sort of clouded appearance at times let's just say in using the facilities that is a sort of tell tale sign; that doesn't always appear but has affected me with some crampiness in the last day or two (which could be due to fighting something going around or in conjunction with it).
What is clear to me is that something deep within is causing this issue as much of the time things have been somewhat normal (although I have IBS).
It is more complicated than it would seem in terms of diagnosis; I have an appointment at a highly recommended place specializing in these issues in November; that was the soonest I could schedule it which was back when I last saw my General doctor in August. I finally (after the third attempt) received the stool test in the mail but may have botched it up due to the sample size; and haven't heard anything yet. I did have colonoscopy in about the year 2016 and everything was good-it was a couple years before that when I was sick for about a month that this problem first developed.
The other thing is that of course the heavy dose of antibiotics in the hospital did clear up things for a time; but of course you have diminshing returns with that sort of thing. I am attempting some natural remedies (oregano; a lot of tea and some other stuff that may help).
I am somewhat less uncomfortable today compared to last night and am still able to use the bathroom (it isn't blocked like it was when I had the appendicitus). I am praying that I am better for this coming week; next weekend I am planning to go up for a couple days to NY to get some insulation with a friend of mine helping in a primitive cabin I bought this past summer.
Repentance: Part 3: Remaining salt and light until He comes
Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Revelation 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
In the latter reference; verse 4 talks about leaving our first love. Whether it is an individual implication (as in Matthew) or the church as a whole the concept is basically the same. The warnings could perhaps be a similar result; society at large overtakes any moral standard and we personally are unable to resist the forces of the world; flesh and the devil.
I will restate something I have mentioned previously; and that is there is a separation coming. There are ultimately those saved and lost or wheat and chaff; but time will make this clearly evident that which for the time being may be hidden. Among those who are saved currently many are asleep and compomised. I have seen the debate on whether a Christian can be possessed or merely oppressed. There is no need to get into all that but suffice to say that many are spiritually bound because of sin. We in the Body of Christ who sadly seem blind to much of what is happening seem to hardly ever speak of this issue today; no wonder we have a church like the Corinthians where many are sick and fallen asleep prematurely. This relates to my last post as to what others miss out on when the enemy has us distracted and back on the broad path once again. I don't really get it and wasn't even planning to get into this subject today; but shouldn't we ask ourselves why is it that prayer is almost always focused on physical illnesses and hardly ever on spiritual healing from demonic attacks to lift others up and for them to be set free?
I have stated in posts previously that living a Godly life or not affects acts of commission and omission and the repercussions are much as a ripple effect; or exponentially accentuated beyond how it affects us as individuals. Few probably consider when; for instance they are getting caught up in worldly affections or vices how those around them are not being ministered as they were previously by the spiritual giftings that are without repentance (see Romans 11:29).
I want to "camp out" on that concept for a time because it is such a grave matter. The basic idea here is that the soul becomes sick when it is not being an avenue for healing; or a balm for others in need. It is a grim reality that those in the Body are suffering from all sorts of need; whether it is believers being persecuted who are hungry; tired; thirsty and bewildered or those in our own midst who are crying out for compassion. Yes our own cold hearts are causing deprivation; God ultimately can use another but as Revelation 3:11 warns us our reward is in jeopardy. We should think long and hard about this; as our motivation should be to honor God with our spiritual gifts as Hebrews suggests we must believe He is a rewarder ( Heb. 11:6) of those doing His will. Honor will be given to us or another; no doubt we will praise God seeing another blessed but be heartbroken at our failures at the Bema Seat. Food for thought....
Lest we be as Shake sphere and being full of sound and fury signifying nothing; our "repentance" has to be backed up in actions; not just pious words. And this is the danger with over politicizing anything. Is Jesus really the Lord of our lives?
We need to consider how often the truth puts us in the minority; as well as the one world religion to come that no doubt will engulf all those who call themselves Christians but are trying to build a kingdom on earth through their own agenda.
"Behold, your house is left unto you desolate."(Mt.23.38)
In Gen.1.2 the Spirit in presenting two sets of generations confirm the decree for his Son. Jesus during his ministry knew what he was up against. He pinpointed who their father was. Darkness would not go without applyinf cauterisation. Their whole body as Isaiah had foretold was sick from head to toe"Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint." Who was their father? "Ye are ofyourfather the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do"( Jn 8.44.Is.1.5)
The Spirit is not tracing a linear narrative for the heir of all things and merely begins his sign that set him to begin his ministry."The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.""(Mt.4.16) When the Spirit refers to the 'great' light or to darkness it is an incontrovertible proof that the Spirit setting the v.2 of Gen.2. It is thus the house of Israel by rejecting the Son chose a murderer and insurrection called Barabbas. Jesus calling his own arrest to 'the hour of your power of darkness' is not a period of time according to earthly time but to the judgment set by the Law of the Spirit. Those names found therein belong to the generation of vipers. In the book of Daniel chapter 11 gives us several kings who by hook or crook came to power. These are all names set against the prince of life. When Jesus refers to the queen of the south she is standing in generation of Jesus Christ.(Mt.12.40) Faith determines whose side you are on. "Either you are with me or against me. (Mt.12.30) Reference of kings or queen are in terms of their faith.
By disregaring the intent of the Spirit why God made the covenant with Man and significance of seven days we have heresies in full flow and know nothings seek imposter churches, to their shame instead of the spirit of truuth and the word.
Personalization. The real power of mass mind control of course relates to convincing each individual in regard to their unique life experiences that they share something of the "cosmos" as it were. Any rational or scientific examination of much of what is a type of predictive programming of the soul of men shows much outright fallacy; but the mind of man is easily confused and no doubt Jeremiah 17:9 demonstrates the heart of man is sick beyond understanding. We can comprehend what Isaiah 44:19 says:
And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?
It is ironic that in true sacrifices as we see in the O.T. the priests could benefit from the food itself offered to God; but men who use part of a piece of wood to create an idol can't give the true God the glory for blessings only He can bestow. If God hadn't created the animals and plants to eat and our mouths to consume it then we would be as lifeless as the dead piece of wood. Food for thought...
Here is where it gets deep. I am not going to speak categorically here but I am hesitant to keep an image of anyone who has died; and for those who as far as I know are lost I can never look at their pictures again and have to destroy them. The first concept is for a saved person which sort of represents the image of God as to how they were created in outward appearance; countenance; etc. when their souls were still within them. My point here is that even if we do capture a fairly realistic image of Jesus for instance He is inwardly the image of the invisible God and cannot be viewed upon as a mere man. Jesus made it clear that only God gives revelation as to who He is as superior to a great teacher or prophet.
When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness we not that He didn't dispute Satan when offered all the kingdoms of this world. It had to be so as to Satan's temporary domain over these things or it wouldn't have been a temptation at all. Of course he was totally defeated after probably anticipating Christ was defeated on the cross; only to have the resurrection 3 days later. The true victory happened the second Jesus drew His last breath on the cross when He said "it is finished."
Ultimately; despite almost wiping out all of mankind numerous times in history our enemy is in a defeated position. His complete failure is demonstrated in the fact that it is impossible for even one soul that he has worked so hard to attempt to keep in darkness can be held back from salvation if God so chooses to reveal Himself to them through His Son and of course through the power of the Holy Spirit. Once the statement in John 14:23 comes to pass the Godhead lives within a person and sin no longer can prevent what Romans describes as sancrification and glorification ( Romans 8:30). The process of a born again soul inevitably heads toward this eternal heavenly state and there isn't anything the enemy can do to change that.
We of course are not ignorant of his schemes; and naturally the accuser will continue to find ways to attack us at every opportunity. It is clear though that today even with the wickedness of men at unprecidented levels we see more and more people detransitioning; for instance and coming out of the occult; drugs; and other deviant behaviors as God clearly calls them and works in their lives. It seems we see less of those who we may consider less controversial these days coming to faith and that no doubt is in no small way related to the watered down Gospel today which won't press people to confront their own sick hearts ( Jeremiah 17:9); and desperate need as Jude says to be taken out of the fire.
At the synagogue at Nazareth, Jesus reads of the unction he received of the Word was God. Here he is reading the mandate he received accrding to the scripture. Inhis death and resurrection he became the Anointed One, meaning the Law is embodied as the Word. So the writer to the Hebrews speak of the son as the same yesterday, today and forever. The Throne of God is hyphenatedis with the Lamb and not with the Son. God tells the Son,"The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool"(Ps.110.1) He is now the Law setting every believer as priests and kings forever."And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."(Rev.1.6)
There are several ministries priests and kings are enjoined to do.What does outpouring of the Holy Spirit means for a believer who is predestined to reign with Jesus christ. Having entered into the God's rest we have them in the key passage:
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me ....to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,"
Tp preach deliverance to the captives go hand in hand with setting at liberty and nations that are destined for eternal punishment create Haves and havenots.Just as Europe dumped their refuse in the new continent we see the same in reverse. Babylon is only for billionires. Look at prisons filled with men created in the image of God. Unjust laws of the land creat them bruised and shut in. The Parable of the Goats and Sheep sets the deliverance of the believers thus:"Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?"(Mt.25.44-46) We are predestines so we serve as kings priests in in his stead.
" NOW faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things as yet unseen " That is the Biblical definition of faith . A dictionary will often define it as ' trust' but while faith has trust in it ,it is more than that and the lesser never contains the greater the greater always contains the lesser.
When Lazerus was Ill and dying and Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus to come quickly the scriptures specifically says Jesus loved both Mary and Martha yet " when he heard that he was sick abode two days where he was .
When Jesus arrived Lazarus had been dead for 4 days and "now stinketh" For corruption enters the body after 3 days.
When Martha heard the Lord was near she went out to meet him . Mary was still in the house . You might argue that while Martha rushed out to meet Jesus Mary sat still in the house .
Be that as it may Martha's faith was in the past ." Lord if thou hast been here Lazarus would not have died".
Mary's faith was in the future . " I know that thou will raise him up at the resurrection (?)"
Faith does not work in the past nor does it work in the future but always works in the NOW.
Jesus replied " I am the resurrection and the Life".
Gidion had heard of God and of His great works in times gone by and believed . But was meditating where was God now? In the prevailing circumstances of Isreals distress .While his thoughts drew him near to God ,God drew near to him. And once the lines of communication had been established things began to change for the better and Isreal got a revival .
Job had heard of God .So too Moses both believed but " Jesus had not yet come" so to speak .
When the disciples were struggling in the boat bailing out the water it is written " Jesus had not yet come" . He was up in the mountain and could see them plainly . What is our expectation? I'm not talking about the rapture that is in some future though not too distant. Have we but heard of Him but our eyes have never seen Him?
"Why should ye be stricken any more? Ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint."
This and much of the rest of this chapter discusses the state of Israel and the inevitable judgments to come; not only for them but all the nations of the world. This "domino" effect certainly is soon to come as first in the present time the church is being judged first ( 1 Peter 4:17); then the Jews as Romans 2:9 indicates Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;. This theme; of course is repeated in Revelation and other O.T. prophecies regarding the Apocalypse.
James 4:4 and many other passages indicate our enmity with God or the word enemies which is basically the same concept. This of course is the reason the world is hostile and dangerous; and by and large God's children are eventually directly targeted.
This answers the ultimate issue or causation of today's worldwide geopolitical situation which seems a hair's breath from Armageddon.
Now of course the enemy of our souls is the ultimate chess strategist and has set up kings along with corresponding powers and principalities ( Ephesians 6) to be in position for his endgame plan which God will allow so it is going to happen. God ultimately; of course will draw all nations to the valley of Meddigo to ostensively fight one another but then turn to fight Christ. This is the truth and we have to accept it. It is also the case that every day souls are perishing; some to heaven others not.
This isn't a path we can navigate apart from the Spirit of God. I realize these are general concepts here and perhaps not necessary for many. I would make another general statement here that it is clear from scripture that some are saved and others not but losing one's salvation isn't possible. The caveat here is that we know ( Romans 8:16) if we are saved.
The Spirit inserted this episode to justify the ministry of Paul. The Holy Spirit separated him for the gospel but historically he was not received as an apostle by the church of Corinth.(1 Cor.9.1-2). Jesus however validates him, He informs Ananaias," But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:/For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake."( Acts 9,15-16). Great things he must suffer is used in the sense of great tribulation, as determined by the Law of the Spirit. So we have the Spirit, setting him apart'for the work whereunto I have called them.'(13.2)
"So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them" (19.11). The miracles are 'special' eterand it is how the Spirit points out the ministry of Paul under the everlasting gospel. Compare it with what miracles attributed to St Peter and other apostles, " Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them/ There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."(5.15-16)
God establishes a Covenant under seven days where every blessing in heaven and earth are sanctified by the Man who was the Word which was God. He is the fulfillment of the Law, which is of the Spirit. , Names like Seth,Enoch Noah Abraham et all are designated as heirs of promise. They were placed under the Law of the Spirit. so Enoch shall walk with God and Abraham shall set out not knowing whither he went. Fath marked their DNA. On the other hand Cain was sent out from the presence of God. What is he called? "and a vagabond shalt thou be."
Luke 18:8 states I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? This shows in the context of the surrounding passages the Lord answering prayers for justice and perhaps has a tie in to the martyrs prayers for vengeance in Revelation where He says to wait a little season until the rest of the martyrs (fellowservants) are likewise killed (see Revelation 6:11).
Our day of redemption will arrive; at last. This earth is not our home. I see here tonight especially many with ongoing struggles.
Those who know the Lord will see if they indeed are called home at the Rapture things from an eternal perspective. The earth is seething with demons around every corner; although men's wickedness allows them to be empowered. Anyone truly saved and who possesses the Spirit has the authority to hold these forces at bay; although sadly many don't bother exercising (or should I say exorcizing) these God given rights.
Dead churches are doing more harm than good; because they encourage people to be comfortable in not proclaiming the Gospel and challenging individuals to grow in their walk; hence people are spiritually sick in various stages of dying. These were words my ex wife actually used before she went full force into adultery. When we get the first signs of realization that the enemy is getting a stronghold especially in marriages we need to be on the offensive in prayer mode. I wasn't even thinking this when I started but that is something a few tonight I believe need to hear. There are women present who appear to have a proper perspective on proper behavior in terms of submission but need to be offensively praying against the tactics of the enemy attempting to control them and their partner. We should encourage prayer with our husbands or wives especially if they claim authority in the church. In secret prayer women or men can wield tremendous power; and I pray that for those in need.
But as Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 1:10 ("His Son from heaven, which delivered us from the wrath TO COME") and 1 Thessalonians 5:9 ("For God hath NOT APPOINTED us to wrath (the Wrath of verse 3), but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ"). From these passages, some could say, 'well, God will protect His children from this evil and His Wrath, or God removes them to another location'; or does God, through Jesus, take us away altogether, that we won't be subject to His Wrath (commencing at the installation of the Anti-Christ), which the Church should not have to face?
Yes, we have always and will always face tribulation, sickness and death in this world - that which comes to all of us as living in corrupt bodies in a corrupt evil world. But when God begins to show His Anger against Christ-rejecters (beginning at the revelation of the Anti-Christ) & about to show them His Power in destruction, as they have never seen before, I ask, should the redeemed called-out Church be a part of God's Anger & Plan as well? If all this was simply a greater intensity of our trials & tribulations on Earth, then of course, we must face it with courage & faith. But if it is the commencement of God's Action against this evil World, then the Church cannot be a part of it, for it then places God's Salvation for us and our Adoption into His Family into great doubt & ridicule.
So this is where I sit, though I also realize that our definition of terms such as, Great Tribulation, God's Wrath, the Second Coming, etc. can influence how we read the Scriptures and the formation of our beliefs. So thank you again brother for your good & appreciated input. Blessings.
First an instance. Jesus who never had a place to lay head on has to do his ministry from wherever he can. Was God indifferent to his creature comforts? Oh no God had first framed the world by his word and it was as he separated the dry land from Seas. The Covenant of seven days made faith both subject to his authority. He also set apart a body. " And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship." He chose the vessel of Simon to preach the gospel as he pressed the doctrine of God and we call it as the Sermon on the mount." What are these natural features but framed by the word? Simon was willing to put it for his master's use."And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net." It is how man's disobedience made labour wasted. The vessel and Simon are counted as out. In the Law of Moses similarly ox and the owner are counted as one. Since ox is his livelihood. In letting the shp at the disposal of Jesus he let him enter into heart as it were, a spiritual space.
"Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught."(Lk.5.4). The word was sent forth and the sea knew who was their master. So when it gets boisterous and at his rebuke the sea is calmed.. This is how the world framed by the word works. Only you exercise faith to follow the word. Similarly God sent his word, healed them and delivered from their destructions.(Ps.107.20) In this forum I find it strange some members chasing others to pray over. It reminds me of lawyers chasing automobile crashes for custom. Can the sick not pray for themselves in faith? The same Loord over all but no know nothings have to make a show of their piety. Bah!
I was going to quote a rather well known secular song which I was taught was about Satan but since the main interpreters say otherwise I'll keep it anonymous. The idea is that the feelings we have in the realm of darkness easily disappear; and no doubt do under the influence of the Holy Spirit. There is a sick symbiotic relationship between our sins that linger unforgiven and unconfessed and demonic deception; and of course we counter that with obedience and confession of sin and waling in line and league with the Holy Ghost.
We can look at the result of sin; starting from man's fall in Genesis 3 to present as to the eventual decay and death of each person in this body of clay. Again that is common to man; but what makes the wheat radically different from the tares is that what is inside is completely different. Souls that are redeemed do not operate on the same plane or playing field; or dimension if you like. Unregenerate man under Satan's influence can have plenty of experiences; imagery and other fantasies which convince them that their pleasant experiences in life somehow continue after death but it is all a lie if we are unregenerate.
This is a deep subject again; I don't enjoy going on about it but consider it necessary medicine. So much of life even for those saved seems to get bogged down in worldly pleasures; and even the routine and ritual of hard work if taken to excess is something we have to be cautious of if our endeavors are sidetracked from expressing our gratitude for the Lord in service.
As believers when we pass until the Resurrection also will not be as the earthly pleasures were; however we will no doubt experience great joy in His presence. Only Christ brings everlasting value and worth to a soul.
This is most difficult for those who were very kind and have passed on not showing any faith in the Lord. We cannot let our memories of such destroy our witness for Christ.
Hi again, I agree with you here. I know the prince of this world is doing everything he can to destroy God's Creation and what is natural. So now you can choose the gender of your unborn child if you want. It's sick. If we could demand a Christian school for everyone, we could solve this. But as it has become where all religions are allowed, this will be impossible and impossible to implement. The world has come further than dictatorial rule, fortunately for that too. Because we should not say that this is not in God's plan. Because He has thought everything out in advance, hasn't He? He saw us in His image when He created everything. Think of the diversity in God! And it must go the way He wants, we cannot avoid it. If Jesus has now said that He will be with me, then He will be with me. Maybe He won't come back before I close my eyes. But He will be with me all the days until the end of the world. And He knows, He is prepared, otherwise He would not have told us all things, and more to come. And Jesus want us to be prepered. GB
"And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works."
Malachi 3:18
"Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not."
I understand that the scriptures in
Malachi 3:16 and Matt. 25:33- refers to the RIGHT HAND PEOPLE.
Malachi 3:16
"Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name."King James Version (KJV)
They to whom he promised this reward mentioned in Matt. 25:34
Matthew 25:33
. "another book was opened which is the book of life," refers to the those who are judged by their works that
Jesus named in this Scripture:
"shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
Matthew 25:34
"Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:"
(1) God will judge on what is written in those books. Including his Word to us by the Prophets and His Son. Our High Priest, Jesus Christ.
It would seem; as the old saying goes that you wouldn't have to be the sharpest tool in the shed to comprehend that God's love is something we should seek Scripture on. Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality. - Lewis Carroll (one of 21 quotes on the Fearless Motivation cite). That quote fairly well sums up the attitude of the world; and the whole host of sickening quotes that comes up is too much for me to handle at present. I suppose there is some merit to the woeful illiteracy of our youth today if they don't hold up some of these spurious humanistic philosophies today. Just for the record; nothing personal about any particular site but I had to quote the source.
Anyhoo; those in the worldly churches attempt to cobble together this same sort of humanistic God of their own imagination in regard to their own self fulfilling prophecy of who Christ really was. Amateurs like to begin cherry picking things that sound pleasant to their ears; such as the Sermon on the Mount and not the more abrasive verbage our Lord had for hypocrites in particular. Come as you are is taken to mean that we can at best remain infants in the faith and at worst reprobates wearing sheepskins. Sorry I don't know how to sugarcoat this.
The concept of man being basically good still is the same issue as before that Satan has repackaged. Why take the time for fancy poetic stanzas or progressive music when it can all be dumbed down? That same idea goes to scripture reading which seems available to hurl accusations when needed against those who would dare rock the boat on what love really is. But it isn't useful for those who forget who they are in the mirror ( James 1:23-25).
Again the idea that God disciplines His own isn't in the minds of these men. Rather than looking at the tidal destruction of the past generations from "free love" men continue to think the God of the NT is different than of the Old.
More on Matthew 25 in regard to the Millennial reign of Christ
verses 31-36
31 "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.
34 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
The arrival of Christ signals the beginning of the Millenium. Verses 34-36 show the conditions that determine entering the Kingdom for the righteous and following verses not included here for those not entering in who are going straight to eternal fire.
We notice conditions here that surely would NOT occur during the Millennial rule of Christ when at the end heaven and earth flee away after a final worldwide rebellion against Christ and those already in the Holy City as we read at the end of Revelation 21 and continuing into eternity in chapter 22. Those in the passages above are no doubt those 144,000 or people captured and eventually martyred who all suffer deprivation. We read in Revelation 7:16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. God then leads them to water and wipes every tear from their eyes.
Again as my other posts indicate once the sixth seal comes about
And they said to the mountains and the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. ( Rev. 6:16). Therefore actions prove faith or lack of it.
I am into buying and selling coins under silver value as a hobby or semi part time job. i'm probably going to taper that off for now.
I am still deciding whether to move up to New York once the power is on in the next week or two and come here occasionally or stay here and go up there once in a while. I am sure you will be praying for me.
It is interesting as a sidenote that I found a wild olive tree in my yard near what is toxic honeysuckle apparently they often grow together. Once I determined from the aromatic scent I bit into one and it seemed to clear my airways and help digestion a bit something I need to do. It could be quite useful when it ripens in food as there seems to be a lot. Of course that is also part of my survival strategy finding things that are edible and I would say I have a moderate knowledge. For instance if a person knows what the heck they are doing you could take poke plants and cook the water and drain several times and it is edible. Some swear by it that they never get sick again it is toxic like many things that have some value.
I will admit for the last time I am sad you don't believe in the Rapture; not that I want to argue about it. I am sure if it happens you won't be mad at God and I won't tell you I told you so. I hope you know me well enough that I am not looking for easy escapism here. I am glad we can be buddies even if we have a different opinion on the matter; and since you are smarter than me I know better than to get into it anyway.
I hope some of the stuff I'm writing is of some edification or interest to you as well. Some of the concepts today may or may not be off. My main point I suppose other than not fearing death is that we should all have a healthy fear of God. The difference for us is we know when the fire comes on us from above we are changed and the rest of the dross of our old self is burned up. For the world the sin remains so judgment is eternal fire. Same God different fate.
Hallelujah Thank you Lord Jesus for everyone who visits the website, all the regulars and all the guests. This site is the only social thing I allow myself to have. Everything else takes too much attention away from the Christian family and the Lord. So when the Lord saw with His eyes how everything would be one day. Could He imagine that we can have an encouraging fellowship regardless of absence in the body. Thank you all! I heard a sermon some time ago that the Lord chooses his followers. That is, those who seriously believe that they serve the Lord. Those people often become lonely people. It was a little strange to hear this. Because I choose solitude and peace instead of full noise and vigor. So when we have become so privileged that we can form our everyday lives as we want. Then we are also well with the Lord. Those who need intercession are those who have small children and work. They live in a spirit of the times that does not really suit any person. For that time, no consideration has been given. It's a schedule and following it day and night. I don't miss it. It's so stressful that people get sick, for no reason. I would think that machines control everything already. So if you feel lonely and abandoned, think about the Lord and what He had to go through! Think about the prayer in Gethsemane, where the disciples fell asleep all the time. And couldn't stay awake even for a short hour with the Lord. Then I think of the times when I myself can hardly stand it in prayer. You know that then there is real danger ahead. Hope this was understandable Then we are supposed to pray even more, praise the Lord even more, love Him even more, for He is to be glorified, Amen! So we will endure, because the Lord has said that He will be with us always, until the end of the world, Amen Hallelujah! 1 Pet 1:13-21 Love u all in Christ
Hey Bivinsjo, in peace, imagine if we could spend all our time preaching, praying for the sick, giving to those in need. Stand together through thick and thin, trust your fellow members in the congregation, and be togeth But some want houses to be built for the Lord. Want to have a name among people perhaps. Like David and Solomon, it will probably be difficult to fill those shoes. Or who are houses built for? The church: well, but if we did as in New Testament times when the Apostles and the believers shared everything. And new saved souls were constantly added to the church.
Today we see one church after another growing, then stagnating. That is, the believers have become living "dead". They have fallen asleep. What is the point of a house? If they had continued with house meetings, all the money could have been spent on evangelism and the church would have become a living church. That is my view. And I personally think it is a waste of time and money. We have the Holy Spirit living in us. He does not need houses built with hands.
Acts 10:44-48
There are far too many empty church buildings that are falling apart these days, because new ones are to be built. Think of all the time that is spent pleasing people. Instead of being close to the Lord and gaining wisdom and understanding in all things. That is something to aspire to, not building a house for people. Sure, it is great to meet at a proper hallelujah meeting or a proper teaching, or a proper preaching. But can't we rent premises then? I think we would have gotten more attention from that than hiding away in a corner with a large church building that is empty all week long. But the opposite of empty premises is to fill them up all day long. Then there will be activity and life for all groups of people. That's how it should be. There are greedy Christians who would like to do something, they drag gullible people along and do things they know in their hearts are not good. Run from it. Love u
Thank you so much GiGi I'm recovering but for a trip in the middle of summer. "I who had so much else to do than be sick". The throat bacteria persists but my lungs are so fine now that I can tolerate being breathed in without coughing! I probably need more penicillin for my throat. But first of all I believe in the Lord and pray. It is in extreme need that I go to the doctor. My (little blood test in my finger) was 370 when I came to the hospital. And from being cold weather in the spring, it hit close to 30 degrees now in July. Then the bacteria can enjoy themselves I can imagine. I was almost half dead. Yet the Lord kept me, let me testify and make people remember Jesus Christ as the Living God! Amen. It is only up to us GiGi and everyone else, have this willing heart and believe that Jesus is with us all days until the end of the world. Because I could talk when I got to the hospital, a few hours later I was lying in bed exhausted and receiving intravenous treatment. By then I was like a washcloth. So I thank you GiGi, but not only you because I know that many many are here by the website. They pray night and day, also the true Christians who all have the same hope. That Jesus will come soon, So thank you all, visible and invisible, I love you in Christ. Amen 1 Pet 1
That being said, I have a couple matters I'm dealing with right now. First there is a friend of mine who I have been helping increasingly in a financial way who has had his bathroom in a state of disarray after a couple repairs to stop a leak. Financially he would be better off if he lived in my house where I could charge a manageable rate; although for now he has pneumonia and the house isn't clean enough for him to be here and stay healthy and I certainly don't want to get sick either. He; as you probably are aware has amassed debt; he gets some military benefits but it is a bottomless pit essentially between his credit card issues and other things well over 50k indebt. I told him that some sort of credit consolidation was in order to continue to assist him at the rate I have at least say 6 months from now. As for now; with my Dad technically owning the house I am NOT legally permitted to have anyone live here as more than a guest beyond 30 days. if it IS God's will then I need to get beyond this point of feeling like I am being swallowed up in the issue and out of control and am asking for His peace and strength to do it; letting him in at all at this point with any stipulation could likely mean he wouldn't be able to leave. For now; I have had to say no. For now it is a constant concern; and the immediate thing is that if his meds don't work he will be hospitalized; so prayer is appreciated. When I feel overwhelmed it is very hard to pray on my end.
I have also finally broken membership ties with my local church but still involved in peripheral events in evenings. I went the over hour drive to a church that I researched who believes as I do on the whole hotbed of the divorce remarriage issue.
It was even better than I could have expected but too far to go every week.
The grumpy prophet: Jonah
On the opposite extreme of today's megachurch agendas of bringing in the masses with appeal; we have the example of grumpy Jonah. I mean the dude could have had at least some sense of the unique time and place to reach Gentiles; and not a few.
I mean over 100,000 people repenting at once after one message? Well; one thing we can't fault him on was pride due to such an enormous event of mass repentance as a direct result of his preaching. I'm a bit envious of such a feat to be perfectly honest.
WHY God used him likely is best explained by the fact that He uses who He will and we are only along for the ride. Ok also I should add that he never complained about the money involved for the mission; I'm not sure how much it cost him to ride the opposite direction toward the ends of the known world at that time.
I should once again mention that he was aware of the horrendous brutal treatment that this nation had caused His people in the past. To be aghast at such things at least gave him an awareness of evil; which sadly tends to be whitewashed today in regard to the society as a whole when we are trying to reach individuals. Obviously his heart wasn't right; the near death or actual death eperienced didn't help change his attitude; he was obedient enough but through compulsion no doubt. He did speak the truth; it WAS his fault the storm caused the ship to be all but destroyed; and once they gave him the boot and it calmed down was enough for THEM to repent (another thing he didn't appreciate). Nonetheless the very unsatisfying end of the book with Jonah childishly mourning the death of a vine that gave shade but disregard for all God had done was; well just stupid. I don't think I'm being irreverent here.
His comment to God was basically "I told you so". It doesn't seem he had a trust issue here; and he knew God's ways but didn't care. What Jonah DID have was all the proper tools but a sick heart
I have seen and heard of many claiming to be prophets but are not . But have personally known only one who seemed to fit the profile of an Apistoe but who denied he was one .
For the pattern of an Apostle has to be Paul . I don't expect we shall ever see another Paul but in some measure any claiming to be one must in some measure follow after his pattern .
Though many deny there are any today which might explain the lack of authority and power in the church and depth of biblical foundational teaching .
God is the same yesterday today and forever .
I do not see then or understand how God does not or cannot heal and deliver-as He did of old .
For did not Jesus say " As the father sent me so send I you" and did He not send them out to preach the gospel heal the sick and,.."?
The church has been robbed by charlatans and false Apostles for centuries . It's about time we got back to the scriptures to what they actually say rather than what we think they say .
For the world is going mad and millions are chained to the chariots of the devil .
I object in the strongest terms and protest that the two nations most used of God in the preaching of the gospel and the defence of those true liberties of God are in the state they are in while the church 'celebrates' and very few weep .
Salvation itself is a miracle; described by Christ Himself as illustrated in Matthew 9:5 where the physical healing is contrasted to sins being forgiven. It would be nice to see this today where many are promised to receive their blessing or miracle or something to that affect where mammon is clearly the subject of intent for many of these practitioners who act as an amateur magician playing the old shell game; as it were. Everyone wants to live forever; what is the elixir therefore? But only the sick need a physician ( Luke 5:31) thus a self righteous Pharisee may have been enamored with that statement if they didn't detect He was referring to their self righteousness masking a corrupt and sick soul.
Part of loving others unconditionally is believing God can take someone like Saul of Tarsus and turn them around. It took time for the early church to accept that; not that you can blame skepticism on their part initially. We don't need to sugarcoat the Gospel but we do need to trust God to work in His elect. Saving faith can transform the worst person to a new creation; alternatively the nicest person (or sweetest frame according to one hymn) can't be trusted. Nice agreeable people are a much greater danger to themselves because they don't have others who can readily prosecute their character; and we can be drawn to such individuals ourselves and justify their rebellion to the extent that we are drawn into the same sin (such as an attractive female and adultery). Rebellion is as witchcraft ( 1 Samuel 15:23); this verse was brought up to me a long time ago in a discussion related to a rebellious wife and her actions.
The church; therefore needs to be separate and pure from the contamination of the world. This isn't like a secret society of rites that exclude outsiders but a sanctity that ultimately draws IN those God has called and chosen for such a path on the narrow road. We should be REAL people!
Lately I've heard about certain esoteric roots related to Alice Bailey for one that apparently were part of the origin of this popular and trending move in "Christendom" today. Much like the attitude of those in Communism from its inception there are many "useful idiots" whether well intentioned or not that are being; well used to take over this world as a Kingdom that was not one Christ Himself said He wasn't interested in ruling over at the time He came the first time to earth ( John 18:36).
Now Satan isn't seen as the god of this world; some within the movement may speak of those who have evil designs doing his bidding; but it is never recognized it seems that he indeed has; for the time been given the status of the "god of this world" ( 2 Cor. 4:4). Never mind any verses mentioning a one world ruler who will be worshipped by EVERYONE not written in the book of life in Revelation 13:8. I suppose these leaders think Satan can be tricked somehow or overpowered from his throne at present so they can complete their grand design or mandate; and somehow not be part of his own sick plan for domination through their efforts in creating to a large extent "Mystery Babylon".
Again; with every false way enough truth is used to convince most people that it is right. We certainly should vote for those who at least appear to expouse truth and righteousness that is clearly superior to another candidate; if not for our own hides; for the care and love of our brother and neighbor and what is best for them. This requires the wisdom to abstain from such a vote if our conscious doesn't convict us that we can't vote for either party. It also means we shouldn't be naive to how; as the saying goes absolute power corrups absolutely and to carefully follow the money trail. We must hold our politicians accountable to do what they say not say what they claim they do.
Christ is the head of the church; the church doesn't rule over Him.
When God sees such an approach, it is impossible not to be moved. And so He does His side. He sees our efforts and sends His grace, His presence, and then things change a lot.
Matthew 13:12, "For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath."
The pastor in y church told us a story. He was sick in the hospital and his wife was trying hard to feed him because he did not feel like eating. He became very skinny. So his wife did something clever. She gave him a spoonful of food at first. Just one spoonful of food. And then the next time two spoonfuls, the next three spoonfuls, then four and so on. After a month or two he said he became overweight. Sometimes we may not feel like getting closer to God. But let us approach Him step by step. A small step today, a bigger step tomorrow, an even bigger step the day after tomorrow, and we will find ourselves very close to the Lord after some time. We must try and think of ways to renew our relationship with God constantly. This must be is continuous process.
God's feelings for us never change. But we have to be careful about our feelings for Him.
GBU
Dear KJV family: I seem to have returning issues of things which originally caused my appendicitis a couple years ago. Of course without my appendix I may not have immediate emergency issues. There seems to be the same sort of clouded appearance at times let's just say in using the facilities that is a sort of tell tale sign; that doesn't always appear but has affected me with some crampiness in the last day or two (which could be due to fighting something going around or in conjunction with it).
What is clear to me is that something deep within is causing this issue as much of the time things have been somewhat normal (although I have IBS).
It is more complicated than it would seem in terms of diagnosis; I have an appointment at a highly recommended place specializing in these issues in November; that was the soonest I could schedule it which was back when I last saw my General doctor in August. I finally (after the third attempt) received the stool test in the mail but may have botched it up due to the sample size; and haven't heard anything yet. I did have colonoscopy in about the year 2016 and everything was good-it was a couple years before that when I was sick for about a month that this problem first developed.
The other thing is that of course the heavy dose of antibiotics in the hospital did clear up things for a time; but of course you have diminshing returns with that sort of thing. I am attempting some natural remedies (oregano; a lot of tea and some other stuff that may help).
I am somewhat less uncomfortable today compared to last night and am still able to use the bathroom (it isn't blocked like it was when I had the appendicitus). I am praying that I am better for this coming week; next weekend I am planning to go up for a couple days to NY to get some insulation with a friend of mine helping in a primitive cabin I bought this past summer.
Agape; Rich P
Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Revelation 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
In the latter reference; verse 4 talks about leaving our first love. Whether it is an individual implication (as in Matthew) or the church as a whole the concept is basically the same. The warnings could perhaps be a similar result; society at large overtakes any moral standard and we personally are unable to resist the forces of the world; flesh and the devil.
I will restate something I have mentioned previously; and that is there is a separation coming. There are ultimately those saved and lost or wheat and chaff; but time will make this clearly evident that which for the time being may be hidden. Among those who are saved currently many are asleep and compomised. I have seen the debate on whether a Christian can be possessed or merely oppressed. There is no need to get into all that but suffice to say that many are spiritually bound because of sin. We in the Body of Christ who sadly seem blind to much of what is happening seem to hardly ever speak of this issue today; no wonder we have a church like the Corinthians where many are sick and fallen asleep prematurely. This relates to my last post as to what others miss out on when the enemy has us distracted and back on the broad path once again. I don't really get it and wasn't even planning to get into this subject today; but shouldn't we ask ourselves why is it that prayer is almost always focused on physical illnesses and hardly ever on spiritual healing from demonic attacks to lift others up and for them to be set free?
I have stated in posts previously that living a Godly life or not affects acts of commission and omission and the repercussions are much as a ripple effect; or exponentially accentuated beyond how it affects us as individuals. Few probably consider when; for instance they are getting caught up in worldly affections or vices how those around them are not being ministered as they were previously by the spiritual giftings that are without repentance (see Romans 11:29).
I want to "camp out" on that concept for a time because it is such a grave matter. The basic idea here is that the soul becomes sick when it is not being an avenue for healing; or a balm for others in need. It is a grim reality that those in the Body are suffering from all sorts of need; whether it is believers being persecuted who are hungry; tired; thirsty and bewildered or those in our own midst who are crying out for compassion. Yes our own cold hearts are causing deprivation; God ultimately can use another but as Revelation 3:11 warns us our reward is in jeopardy. We should think long and hard about this; as our motivation should be to honor God with our spiritual gifts as Hebrews suggests we must believe He is a rewarder ( Heb. 11:6) of those doing His will. Honor will be given to us or another; no doubt we will praise God seeing another blessed but be heartbroken at our failures at the Bema Seat. Food for thought....
Lest we be as Shake sphere and being full of sound and fury signifying nothing; our "repentance" has to be backed up in actions; not just pious words. And this is the danger with over politicizing anything. Is Jesus really the Lord of our lives?
We need to consider how often the truth puts us in the minority; as well as the one world religion to come that no doubt will engulf all those who call themselves Christians but are trying to build a kingdom on earth through their own agenda.
Christ comes after Antichrist controls to world.
"Behold, your house is left unto you desolate."(Mt.23.38)
In Gen.1.2 the Spirit in presenting two sets of generations confirm the decree for his Son. Jesus during his ministry knew what he was up against. He pinpointed who their father was. Darkness would not go without applyinf cauterisation. Their whole body as Isaiah had foretold was sick from head to toe"Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint." Who was their father? "Ye are ofyourfather the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do"( Jn 8.44.Is.1.5)
The Spirit is not tracing a linear narrative for the heir of all things and merely begins his sign that set him to begin his ministry."The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.""(Mt.4.16) When the Spirit refers to the 'great' light or to darkness it is an incontrovertible proof that the Spirit setting the v.2 of Gen.2. It is thus the house of Israel by rejecting the Son chose a murderer and insurrection called Barabbas. Jesus calling his own arrest to 'the hour of your power of darkness' is not a period of time according to earthly time but to the judgment set by the Law of the Spirit. Those names found therein belong to the generation of vipers. In the book of Daniel chapter 11 gives us several kings who by hook or crook came to power. These are all names set against the prince of life. When Jesus refers to the queen of the south she is standing in generation of Jesus Christ.(Mt.12.40) Faith determines whose side you are on. "Either you are with me or against me. (Mt.12.30) Reference of kings or queen are in terms of their faith.
By disregaring the intent of the Spirit why God made the covenant with Man and significance of seven days we have heresies in full flow and know nothings seek imposter churches, to their shame instead of the spirit of truuth and the word.
Personalization. The real power of mass mind control of course relates to convincing each individual in regard to their unique life experiences that they share something of the "cosmos" as it were. Any rational or scientific examination of much of what is a type of predictive programming of the soul of men shows much outright fallacy; but the mind of man is easily confused and no doubt Jeremiah 17:9 demonstrates the heart of man is sick beyond understanding. We can comprehend what Isaiah 44:19 says:
And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?
It is ironic that in true sacrifices as we see in the O.T. the priests could benefit from the food itself offered to God; but men who use part of a piece of wood to create an idol can't give the true God the glory for blessings only He can bestow. If God hadn't created the animals and plants to eat and our mouths to consume it then we would be as lifeless as the dead piece of wood. Food for thought...
Here is where it gets deep. I am not going to speak categorically here but I am hesitant to keep an image of anyone who has died; and for those who as far as I know are lost I can never look at their pictures again and have to destroy them. The first concept is for a saved person which sort of represents the image of God as to how they were created in outward appearance; countenance; etc. when their souls were still within them. My point here is that even if we do capture a fairly realistic image of Jesus for instance He is inwardly the image of the invisible God and cannot be viewed upon as a mere man. Jesus made it clear that only God gives revelation as to who He is as superior to a great teacher or prophet.
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When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness we not that He didn't dispute Satan when offered all the kingdoms of this world. It had to be so as to Satan's temporary domain over these things or it wouldn't have been a temptation at all. Of course he was totally defeated after probably anticipating Christ was defeated on the cross; only to have the resurrection 3 days later. The true victory happened the second Jesus drew His last breath on the cross when He said "it is finished."
Ultimately; despite almost wiping out all of mankind numerous times in history our enemy is in a defeated position. His complete failure is demonstrated in the fact that it is impossible for even one soul that he has worked so hard to attempt to keep in darkness can be held back from salvation if God so chooses to reveal Himself to them through His Son and of course through the power of the Holy Spirit. Once the statement in John 14:23 comes to pass the Godhead lives within a person and sin no longer can prevent what Romans describes as sancrification and glorification ( Romans 8:30). The process of a born again soul inevitably heads toward this eternal heavenly state and there isn't anything the enemy can do to change that.
We of course are not ignorant of his schemes; and naturally the accuser will continue to find ways to attack us at every opportunity. It is clear though that today even with the wickedness of men at unprecidented levels we see more and more people detransitioning; for instance and coming out of the occult; drugs; and other deviant behaviors as God clearly calls them and works in their lives. It seems we see less of those who we may consider less controversial these days coming to faith and that no doubt is in no small way related to the watered down Gospel today which won't press people to confront their own sick hearts ( Jeremiah 17:9); and desperate need as Jude says to be taken out of the fire.
Yes even nice people need God.
At the synagogue at Nazareth, Jesus reads of the unction he received of the Word was God. Here he is reading the mandate he received accrding to the scripture. Inhis death and resurrection he became the Anointed One, meaning the Law is embodied as the Word. So the writer to the Hebrews speak of the son as the same yesterday, today and forever. The Throne of God is hyphenatedis with the Lamb and not with the Son. God tells the Son,"The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool"(Ps.110.1) He is now the Law setting every believer as priests and kings forever."And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."(Rev.1.6)
There are several ministries priests and kings are enjoined to do.What does outpouring of the Holy Spirit means for a believer who is predestined to reign with Jesus christ. Having entered into the God's rest we have them in the key passage:
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me ....to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,"
Tp preach deliverance to the captives go hand in hand with setting at liberty and nations that are destined for eternal punishment create Haves and havenots.Just as Europe dumped their refuse in the new continent we see the same in reverse. Babylon is only for billionires. Look at prisons filled with men created in the image of God. Unjust laws of the land creat them bruised and shut in. The Parable of the Goats and Sheep sets the deliverance of the believers thus:"Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?"(Mt.25.44-46) We are predestines so we serve as kings priests in in his stead.
When Lazerus was Ill and dying and Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus to come quickly the scriptures specifically says Jesus loved both Mary and Martha yet " when he heard that he was sick abode two days where he was .
When Jesus arrived Lazarus had been dead for 4 days and "now stinketh" For corruption enters the body after 3 days.
When Martha heard the Lord was near she went out to meet him . Mary was still in the house . You might argue that while Martha rushed out to meet Jesus Mary sat still in the house .
Be that as it may Martha's faith was in the past ." Lord if thou hast been here Lazarus would not have died".
Mary's faith was in the future . " I know that thou will raise him up at the resurrection (?)"
Faith does not work in the past nor does it work in the future but always works in the NOW.
Jesus replied " I am the resurrection and the Life".
Gidion had heard of God and of His great works in times gone by and believed . But was meditating where was God now? In the prevailing circumstances of Isreals distress .While his thoughts drew him near to God ,God drew near to him. And once the lines of communication had been established things began to change for the better and Isreal got a revival .
Job had heard of God .So too Moses both believed but " Jesus had not yet come" so to speak .
When the disciples were struggling in the boat bailing out the water it is written " Jesus had not yet come" . He was up in the mountain and could see them plainly . What is our expectation? I'm not talking about the rapture that is in some future though not too distant. Have we but heard of Him but our eyes have never seen Him?
Isaiah 1:5 says
"Why should ye be stricken any more? Ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint."
This and much of the rest of this chapter discusses the state of Israel and the inevitable judgments to come; not only for them but all the nations of the world. This "domino" effect certainly is soon to come as first in the present time the church is being judged first ( 1 Peter 4:17); then the Jews as Romans 2:9 indicates Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;. This theme; of course is repeated in Revelation and other O.T. prophecies regarding the Apocalypse.
James 4:4 and many other passages indicate our enmity with God or the word enemies which is basically the same concept. This of course is the reason the world is hostile and dangerous; and by and large God's children are eventually directly targeted.
This answers the ultimate issue or causation of today's worldwide geopolitical situation which seems a hair's breath from Armageddon.
Now of course the enemy of our souls is the ultimate chess strategist and has set up kings along with corresponding powers and principalities ( Ephesians 6) to be in position for his endgame plan which God will allow so it is going to happen. God ultimately; of course will draw all nations to the valley of Meddigo to ostensively fight one another but then turn to fight Christ. This is the truth and we have to accept it. It is also the case that every day souls are perishing; some to heaven others not.
This isn't a path we can navigate apart from the Spirit of God. I realize these are general concepts here and perhaps not necessary for many. I would make another general statement here that it is clear from scripture that some are saved and others not but losing one's salvation isn't possible. The caveat here is that we know ( Romans 8:16) if we are saved.
The Spirit inserted this episode to justify the ministry of Paul. The Holy Spirit separated him for the gospel but historically he was not received as an apostle by the church of Corinth.(1 Cor.9.1-2). Jesus however validates him, He informs Ananaias," But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:/For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake."( Acts 9,15-16). Great things he must suffer is used in the sense of great tribulation, as determined by the Law of the Spirit. So we have the Spirit, setting him apart'for the work whereunto I have called them.'(13.2)
"So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them" (19.11). The miracles are 'special' eterand it is how the Spirit points out the ministry of Paul under the everlasting gospel. Compare it with what miracles attributed to St Peter and other apostles, " Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them/ There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."(5.15-16)
God establishes a Covenant under seven days where every blessing in heaven and earth are sanctified by the Man who was the Word which was God. He is the fulfillment of the Law, which is of the Spirit. , Names like Seth,Enoch Noah Abraham et all are designated as heirs of promise. They were placed under the Law of the Spirit. so Enoch shall walk with God and Abraham shall set out not knowing whither he went. Fath marked their DNA. On the other hand Cain was sent out from the presence of God. What is he called? "and a vagabond shalt thou be."
Our day of redemption will arrive; at last. This earth is not our home. I see here tonight especially many with ongoing struggles.
Those who know the Lord will see if they indeed are called home at the Rapture things from an eternal perspective. The earth is seething with demons around every corner; although men's wickedness allows them to be empowered. Anyone truly saved and who possesses the Spirit has the authority to hold these forces at bay; although sadly many don't bother exercising (or should I say exorcizing) these God given rights.
Dead churches are doing more harm than good; because they encourage people to be comfortable in not proclaiming the Gospel and challenging individuals to grow in their walk; hence people are spiritually sick in various stages of dying. These were words my ex wife actually used before she went full force into adultery. When we get the first signs of realization that the enemy is getting a stronghold especially in marriages we need to be on the offensive in prayer mode. I wasn't even thinking this when I started but that is something a few tonight I believe need to hear. There are women present who appear to have a proper perspective on proper behavior in terms of submission but need to be offensively praying against the tactics of the enemy attempting to control them and their partner. We should encourage prayer with our husbands or wives especially if they claim authority in the church. In secret prayer women or men can wield tremendous power; and I pray that for those in need.
But as Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 1:10 ("His Son from heaven, which delivered us from the wrath TO COME") and 1 Thessalonians 5:9 ("For God hath NOT APPOINTED us to wrath (the Wrath of verse 3), but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ"). From these passages, some could say, 'well, God will protect His children from this evil and His Wrath, or God removes them to another location'; or does God, through Jesus, take us away altogether, that we won't be subject to His Wrath (commencing at the installation of the Anti-Christ), which the Church should not have to face?
Yes, we have always and will always face tribulation, sickness and death in this world - that which comes to all of us as living in corrupt bodies in a corrupt evil world. But when God begins to show His Anger against Christ-rejecters (beginning at the revelation of the Anti-Christ) & about to show them His Power in destruction, as they have never seen before, I ask, should the redeemed called-out Church be a part of God's Anger & Plan as well? If all this was simply a greater intensity of our trials & tribulations on Earth, then of course, we must face it with courage & faith. But if it is the commencement of God's Action against this evil World, then the Church cannot be a part of it, for it then places God's Salvation for us and our Adoption into His Family into great doubt & ridicule.
So this is where I sit, though I also realize that our definition of terms such as, Great Tribulation, God's Wrath, the Second Coming, etc. can influence how we read the Scriptures and the formation of our beliefs. So thank you again brother for your good & appreciated input. Blessings.
Rule #2
" for without me ye can do nothing." (Jn.15.5)
First an instance. Jesus who never had a place to lay head on has to do his ministry from wherever he can. Was God indifferent to his creature comforts? Oh no God had first framed the world by his word and it was as he separated the dry land from Seas. The Covenant of seven days made faith both subject to his authority. He also set apart a body. " And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship." He chose the vessel of Simon to preach the gospel as he pressed the doctrine of God and we call it as the Sermon on the mount." What are these natural features but framed by the word? Simon was willing to put it for his master's use."And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net." It is how man's disobedience made labour wasted. The vessel and Simon are counted as out. In the Law of Moses similarly ox and the owner are counted as one. Since ox is his livelihood. In letting the shp at the disposal of Jesus he let him enter into heart as it were, a spiritual space.
"Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught."(Lk.5.4). The word was sent forth and the sea knew who was their master. So when it gets boisterous and at his rebuke the sea is calmed.. This is how the world framed by the word works. Only you exercise faith to follow the word. Similarly God sent his word, healed them and delivered from their destructions.(Ps.107.20) In this forum I find it strange some members chasing others to pray over. It reminds me of lawyers chasing automobile crashes for custom. Can the sick not pray for themselves in faith? The same Loord over all but no know nothings have to make a show of their piety. Bah!
I was going to quote a rather well known secular song which I was taught was about Satan but since the main interpreters say otherwise I'll keep it anonymous. The idea is that the feelings we have in the realm of darkness easily disappear; and no doubt do under the influence of the Holy Spirit. There is a sick symbiotic relationship between our sins that linger unforgiven and unconfessed and demonic deception; and of course we counter that with obedience and confession of sin and waling in line and league with the Holy Ghost.
We can look at the result of sin; starting from man's fall in Genesis 3 to present as to the eventual decay and death of each person in this body of clay. Again that is common to man; but what makes the wheat radically different from the tares is that what is inside is completely different. Souls that are redeemed do not operate on the same plane or playing field; or dimension if you like. Unregenerate man under Satan's influence can have plenty of experiences; imagery and other fantasies which convince them that their pleasant experiences in life somehow continue after death but it is all a lie if we are unregenerate.
This is a deep subject again; I don't enjoy going on about it but consider it necessary medicine. So much of life even for those saved seems to get bogged down in worldly pleasures; and even the routine and ritual of hard work if taken to excess is something we have to be cautious of if our endeavors are sidetracked from expressing our gratitude for the Lord in service.
As believers when we pass until the Resurrection also will not be as the earthly pleasures were; however we will no doubt experience great joy in His presence. Only Christ brings everlasting value and worth to a soul.
This is most difficult for those who were very kind and have passed on not showing any faith in the Lord. We cannot let our memories of such destroy our witness for Christ.
Agape; RIch P
Revelation 20:12-15.
PART ( 1)
My question in regard to verse
Revelation 20:12
How many books were opened?
Where is the reference to sins we have committed?
"And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works."
Malachi 3:18
"Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not."
I understand that the scriptures in
Malachi 3:16 and Matt. 25:33- refers to the RIGHT HAND PEOPLE.
Malachi 3:16
"Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name."King James Version (KJV)
They to whom he promised this reward mentioned in Matt. 25:34
Matthew 25:33
. "another book was opened which is the book of life," refers to the those who are judged by their works that
Jesus named in this Scripture:
"shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
Matthew 25:34
"Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:"
(1) God will judge on what is written in those books. Including his Word to us by the Prophets and His Son. Our High Priest, Jesus Christ.
(2) GOD's judgement is based o
It would seem; as the old saying goes that you wouldn't have to be the sharpest tool in the shed to comprehend that God's love is something we should seek Scripture on. Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality. - Lewis Carroll (one of 21 quotes on the Fearless Motivation cite). That quote fairly well sums up the attitude of the world; and the whole host of sickening quotes that comes up is too much for me to handle at present. I suppose there is some merit to the woeful illiteracy of our youth today if they don't hold up some of these spurious humanistic philosophies today. Just for the record; nothing personal about any particular site but I had to quote the source.
Anyhoo; those in the worldly churches attempt to cobble together this same sort of humanistic God of their own imagination in regard to their own self fulfilling prophecy of who Christ really was. Amateurs like to begin cherry picking things that sound pleasant to their ears; such as the Sermon on the Mount and not the more abrasive verbage our Lord had for hypocrites in particular. Come as you are is taken to mean that we can at best remain infants in the faith and at worst reprobates wearing sheepskins. Sorry I don't know how to sugarcoat this.
The concept of man being basically good still is the same issue as before that Satan has repackaged. Why take the time for fancy poetic stanzas or progressive music when it can all be dumbed down? That same idea goes to scripture reading which seems available to hurl accusations when needed against those who would dare rock the boat on what love really is. But it isn't useful for those who forget who they are in the mirror ( James 1:23-25).
Again the idea that God disciplines His own isn't in the minds of these men. Rather than looking at the tidal destruction of the past generations from "free love" men continue to think the God of the NT is different than of the Old.
verses 31-36
31 "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.
34 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
The arrival of Christ signals the beginning of the Millenium. Verses 34-36 show the conditions that determine entering the Kingdom for the righteous and following verses not included here for those not entering in who are going straight to eternal fire.
We notice conditions here that surely would NOT occur during the Millennial rule of Christ when at the end heaven and earth flee away after a final worldwide rebellion against Christ and those already in the Holy City as we read at the end of Revelation 21 and continuing into eternity in chapter 22. Those in the passages above are no doubt those 144,000 or people captured and eventually martyred who all suffer deprivation. We read in Revelation 7:16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. God then leads them to water and wipes every tear from their eyes.
Again as my other posts indicate once the sixth seal comes about
And they said to the mountains and the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. ( Rev. 6:16). Therefore actions prove faith or lack of it.
I am still deciding whether to move up to New York once the power is on in the next week or two and come here occasionally or stay here and go up there once in a while. I am sure you will be praying for me.
It is interesting as a sidenote that I found a wild olive tree in my yard near what is toxic honeysuckle apparently they often grow together. Once I determined from the aromatic scent I bit into one and it seemed to clear my airways and help digestion a bit something I need to do. It could be quite useful when it ripens in food as there seems to be a lot. Of course that is also part of my survival strategy finding things that are edible and I would say I have a moderate knowledge. For instance if a person knows what the heck they are doing you could take poke plants and cook the water and drain several times and it is edible. Some swear by it that they never get sick again it is toxic like many things that have some value.
I will admit for the last time I am sad you don't believe in the Rapture; not that I want to argue about it. I am sure if it happens you won't be mad at God and I won't tell you I told you so. I hope you know me well enough that I am not looking for easy escapism here. I am glad we can be buddies even if we have a different opinion on the matter; and since you are smarter than me I know better than to get into it anyway.
I hope some of the stuff I'm writing is of some edification or interest to you as well. Some of the concepts today may or may not be off. My main point I suppose other than not fearing death is that we should all have a healthy fear of God. The difference for us is we know when the fire comes on us from above we are changed and the rest of the dross of our old self is burned up. For the world the sin remains so judgment is eternal fire. Same God different fate.
Today we see one church after another growing, then stagnating. That is, the believers have become living "dead". They have fallen asleep. What is the point of a house? If they had continued with house meetings, all the money could have been spent on evangelism and the church would have become a living church. That is my view. And I personally think it is a waste of time and money. We have the Holy Spirit living in us. He does not need houses built with hands.
Acts 10:44-48
There are far too many empty church buildings that are falling apart these days, because new ones are to be built. Think of all the time that is spent pleasing people. Instead of being close to the Lord and gaining wisdom and understanding in all things. That is something to aspire to, not building a house for people. Sure, it is great to meet at a proper hallelujah meeting or a proper teaching, or a proper preaching. But can't we rent premises then? I think we would have gotten more attention from that than hiding away in a corner with a large church building that is empty all week long. But the opposite of empty premises is to fill them up all day long. Then there will be activity and life for all groups of people. That's how it should be. There are greedy Christians who would like to do something, they drag gullible people along and do things they know in their hearts are not good. Run from it. Love u
2 Chronicles 19:11
- Psalm 91:1 (ARC)
It is not only for those who visit Him from time to time (only on Sundays), but for those who dwell, who remain in Him.
It is not the absence of problems, but the certainty of shelter.
To rest in the shadow of the Almighty means to recognize that our limits are supported by His strength.
- Psalm 91:2
Faith here is declared with conviction.
It is not a silent faith, but a spoken one
In times of insecurity, this confession is like an anchor in the storm.
Refuge is where we hide, fortress is where we are defended.
- Psalm 91:3
Life is full of traps. But God sees before we do.
He delivers us from the enemy's strategies and also from sicknesses and destructions we cannot control.
- Psalm 91:4
God's truth - that is, His promises - is the shield that protects us from fear and lies.
Which promises? The Bible - all of it. Year after year I learn something new; it is for a lifetime.
- Psalm 91:7
Even in the midst of war, crisis, or disaster - the one who trusts in God remains standing.
It is not about arrogance, but about trust.
Not because we are strong, but because He is our constant refuge.
- Psalm 91:11
There is a spiritual dimension we do not see, but that works on our behalf.
- Psalm 91:14
To know the name of God is to know His character.
And the one who knows Him, trusts Him.
And the one who trusts, is protected. ( James 4:8)
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