Prayer needed, last night my lung collapsed again, both have within 8 years. I am in the LORD'S hands. I believe in being healed of all manner of sickness. This condition with my lungs as good after my first surgery in 2015, its the other lung (left) is now collapsed. I have been medivaced out to another Hospital as I am from a reserve and in certain cases we are sometimes sent to the south. We flew in a plane below the clouds as a cabin pressure plane flying above would make it worse. (its painful, there are worse pains im sure, but why it happened the Drs are not sure as am I.
Greetings and grace from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ
I do read scripture every day. I pray so much that I am actually praying as soon as I wake up before my eyes even open. Praying constantly for guidance, spiritual understanding, strength etc. I'm thankful for the very fact that I wake to see a new day so I can grow even closer to God. I ask God to bless all of his children that are doing his will wherever they might be. I pray for all those who are lost and those who are suffering. Most of all I pray that he as mercy on me when we go up in that great day of our Lord. I put everything I learned in to practice but I feel something is not quite right if that makes sense. For example I feel a sense of spiritual adultery when I go to "church" on a Sunday. Although the people there have helped me set my heart straight from anger and malice etc. Scriptures repeatedly say we are to keep His commandments and so I feel that we are to obey the 10 commandments but as I stated I do not know if my understanding is actually correct. which is why I need correcting or rebuking from someone who is in the faith. I have always put others before me even if it is at the cost of my own benefit which is why I have been considered "outcast", "red flag" "weird" or what ever label society have applied to me. ( 1 Tim 1:15) "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief." And I am a chief of sinners, but I just want to convert a soul and lead them to the salvation that is found in our Lord. To do that I need to have my house in order and sound doctrine etc. because otherwise I will be just leading them astray.
I thank you for your kind words and for taking time to respond.
God bless you in your walk and peace be with you in Jesus name.
"Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
Jeremiah 4:25
"I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled."
"Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished
There are many scriptures like as this one. I do believe that the heavens are 3 separate but physical and spiritual heavens. That we see and that we won't see unless we are born again...
Most everyone is looking for something that has already happened.
They won't believe Christ's words that he fulfilled ALL the prophecies.
Christ came the SECOND TIME as the NEW CREATION, CHRIST IN YOU, just as he said: I COME as a thief in the night.
Hebrews 9:27 And as it is APPOINTED (by the prophecies) unto men once to die (on the cross of Christ), but after this the judgement (coming the truth through the word, you and Christ were RAISED as ONE).
1 Peter 4:17 For the time IS COME that JUDGEMENT (rightly dividing the words of God) must begin at the HOUSE of GOD ....
Hebrews 3:6 But Christ as a SON over HIS OWN HOUSE, whose HOUSE YE ARE ....
You the house, Christ is the HOUSEHOLDER; you, the house only consist, because of the one that HOLDS YOU.
Your the BODY of CHRIST, you every movement and thought are OF HIM, and if you don't AGREE with him"
The wages are DEATH, instead of LIFE.
Hebrews 9:28 So Christ was once offered to bear the SINS of many, and to THEM who LOOK for him he shall APPEAR THE SECOND TIME, without SIN unto SALVATION.
You need to study all the verses related to Christ resurrection.
The whole gospel is about a new covenant, not a covenant of rules, but a complete new creation (covenant), no longer man as a flesh and blood being made from dust.
BUT, a new creation of man being MADE ONE with Christ, a MARRIAGE, your the body, he's the LIFE, this is the gift of GOD, eternal LIFE by your marriage to the only ONE who has eternal life, JESUS CHRIST.
You don't have to quit driving cars are watching TV, but you do have to come to TRUTH of the resurrection of Christ and what happened to all creation by his resurrection, and that takes studying his word and letting the spirit of truth, GOD'S WORD reveal this truth to you.
Your brick and mortar churches won't teach you this truth, which is shameful, they teach a doctrine of YOUR WORKS, you have to help Christ save you.
They will not believe that you were married to Christ at his resurrection, YOU WERE MADE ONE, as he and his Father are ONE.
John 17:22 And the glory that thou gavest me,I HAVE GIVEN THEM, that they may be ONE, even as we are ONE.
I am ONLY a poor and needy pilgrim who sincerely walks with GOD. I know I possess the gift of prophecy of Scripture and I don't have anyone to share it with. THE book of the generations of Adam is The fifth chapter of The book of Genesis in The book of books the HOLY Bible. In the book of the generations of Adam is two prophecies not openly mentioned. The prophecy of Enoch AND the Prophecy OF lamech, Noah's Father. FOR the book of Jude says Enoch prophesied ABOUT The wicked and lamech prophesied ABOUT his son Noah, WHEN Noah was BORN. Saying ' the same shall give us rest " BUT what is so amazing to me is Moses prophecy THAT GOD gave him WHEN he wrote Genesis. HOW God TOOK Moses back in time AND revealed things Man cannot fathom outside The spirit of Truth within him. Moses wrote of Jesus FROM The very first verse. In The beginning God CREATED. There IT is. AND God so awesomely declares the end FROM The beginning. He has spoken and it is AND is to come. What is The result? GOD CREATED MAN IN HIS OWN IMAGE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD CREATED HE HIM. JESUS AGAIN. FOR WITHOUT JESUS CHRIST THERE COULD NEVER HAVE BEEN MAN CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD. (US) -- I'LL SUBJECT THE SPIRIT NOW. Who knows,maybe you'll not hear the poor AND needy pilgrim either. Much love brother
Dear CSmith. We should certainly pray for what is happening in our world at this time. We are to pray without ceasing and to make supplication to God, making our petitions known to Him, (even though He already knows). He wants us to come to Him in prayer for every need, distressing circumstance, joy and sorrow.
Be encouraged, CSmith, there are millions of Christians praying around the world for big and small things happening in their lives and in the bigger arena of the world events.
The conflict in Israel and Palestine is happening because Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and others in actuality simply hate the true God who revealed Himself to Israel in ages past and in these latter times, through His Son, Jesus and the church. The hatred towards Jews and Christians is really about rejecting the truth of the only God there is, and He is not Allah, and I think deep down they know this but do not want to serve the true God, but one they that was crafted by Muhammed through demonic influences and many continue in deception because their hearts are turned away from the God revealed in Scripture.
This passage is one of my favorite verses as it reminds me to keep my mind on things that edify and that the Holy Spirit can use to sanctify my mind. Keeping my mind stayed on Jesus, who is our most precious friend of all helps me to appreciate Him as Savior, Lord and God. Blessings to you Fast Demas Red 500
Thanks for being my friend on this site. I, too, am coming up on 2 years here. I've read a lot of comments and said a lot as well. We all make mistakes, and, at times, say things that are very profound. We are all growing in Christ and this is such a joy!
Thank you for this poem. It makes me think about how perfect God's love is and how He sheds it over us and abroad so freely.
I hope to hear more from you in the next 2 years and beyond. Being in the word of God together is a real blessing, so keep opening your Bible as I will and take in the truth of what God has spoken to all of humanity. Jesus is our Savior because our sins put us in need of forgiveness from God and reconciliation with God. Jesus accomplished that on the cross. Remembering His redemptive work on the cross and in His resurrection is a great comfort to those of us who have put our faith in Him and trust that He will indeed do all that He has promised for us.
Have a great day and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you for your response and patience with me, I really do appreciate it. I understand ( Ephesians 2:8) "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:" It is the obedience part where the confusion comes in. I no longer celebrate holidays or birthdays etc. But you say about going to a "brick and mortar church to be taught by other men" but this is not why I go. The word of God is my only authority. I attend a church because I walked a very dark path and my heart was a cold bitter angry one. And so in order for me to change it I must surround myself with 'loving' people. I understand that I have to "study to shew myself approved", I search scriptures everyday like the Thessalonians, but I also need to "fellowship" so that I can not "deceive myself" and be corrected in my error, be reproved to "examine myself to make sure I am in the faith." I have full faith in God, It's faith in myself I lack. Is going to 'church' on a Sunday adultery towards God? Do I keep the sabbath? I know Jesus is coming, I just want to be prepared like the 5 wise virgins.
Again I really do appreciate your time and patience with me. I know can be quite burdensome with my vast amount of questions and limited understanding. God bless you and peace in Jesus name.
Thank you for being a friend. I feel as though you were someone I could pour my heart out to, and I was right. I'm saying this not because you are more special in the Eyes of Christ, but sometimes we meet others we may feel more comfortable with. You will not leave my loving thoughts, along with everyone. Keep using your gift of prayer and extending your God given compassion for others.
I wrote something around 15 years ago that flowed so naturally into mind. It's in lyrical form. I titled it "Love's Eyes (The vision of Christ")
Love knows no opposite
Fear engenders hate
Love cannot perceive it
It's not what Love creates
No, love will never cease
To return again, my friend
Love has no beginning
Love doesn't have an end
Love's Eye's just can't forgive
When ALL they see is Holiness
Thus love needs not forgiveness
Since It's perfect-nothing less
Love's Eyes see crystal clear
Wearing no disguise
Love is why we're here
Peace is shining through Love' Eyes
Love knows no opposite
Nor diversity
Love sees just one color
Painting you as me
No, live will never sleep
To slumber in dark dreams
Love extends It's Presence
Vision is the means
Listen, Love embraces everyone
Will not one soul omit
Exclusion, just an ego illusion
Sweet Love, Oh what we've made of It
Love's Eyes just can't forgive
When All they see is Holiness
Thus love needs not forgiveness
Since It's perfect-nothing less
Love's Eyes see crystal clear
Asks no sacrifice
Her Eyes blind to fear
Peace is shining through Love's Eyes
Love is why we're here
Peace is shining through Love's Eyes
To all:
I believe that over the past 2 years using this site, I've said things I probably should not have. My apologies. Yet I believe I have also said sufficiently what is enough. I see no purpose to say any more.
Very recently the unpleasant ones have vanished. My dreams have been filled with people that I know and some I don't. Yet the common factor in them is now everyone is my friend and we are at perfect peace with each other; no traces of fear or chaos. Now, I've never been one to analyze dreams in respect to what the future may be or some secret message, but what I do realize is that they mirror one's current state of mind. To me it is evidence that a positive change is taking hold. I say this, not out of arrogance or grandiosity, but while giving thanks to Jesus for guiding me on how this can be accomplished. Please understand, this is a miracle for me. In this sense Jesus is my Savior, for without His Help I would be afraid to go to sleep for fear of nightmares; what a release. Without Him the distance between God and me would be too great to encompass! He will continue to do so, if I continue to let Him.
This morning when my feet hit the floor, a thought, an image appeared in my mind. It was a cross on a very distant hill, and as the image appeared closer, I could see Jesus there; still hanging in pain after 2000 years. I was taught most my life it was me who nailed him there, and I believed it. This morning, in my mind I climbed that cross and stared face to face with blood dripping down His face and pulled out the nails and took Him down.
No doubt, it is historically true He was crucified, and the ultimate nightmare is I believed in my mind I was responsible and if I didn't believe I would be eternally punished. No matter how much I tried to murder Him and keep Him on the cross and live in utter darkness filled with guilt, He overcame death through His resurrection thus showing me there is no death, because God is Life. And if I continue to believe death and hell can EVEN BE reality, then He did die in vain. I no longer need to cling to the old rugged cross, but His resurrection.
And because He is not, I believe whatever is true and eternal and perfect cannot change or be changed by anything, specifically our own mind. The Bible says that God is Spirit, therefore spirit and EVERYTHING He creates is unalterable. This leaves no other choice that what He did not create, i.e. that what changes from perfect to imperfect can only be in our own mind apart from His. What God creates has no ALTERNATive; the truth arises from what He KNOWS.
In regards to time, e.g. days, weeks, months, years, and so on, God did not create it. Who would create time (days), or have need of it when He is eternal? Only because we made time up in our own mind, must the Holy Spirit now reinterpret time back into the reality of our ETERNAL existence created by an Eternal Creator. He also gives us all the time we need to reach the awareness that the truth IS, we still and will eternally be as God created us. There is NO power that can change what God created. He ALONE is Omnipotent! Therefore the Kingdom is perfectly united and perfectly protected, and the ego ("devil), NO THING can prevail against it! Amen. So be thankful your days are numbered like everyone else's, and rejoice in the fact your reality is eternity.
Whether you believe what I'm saying is true or not, I'm ok, as I feel no need to push my beliefs on you. Whether you choose to even consider it, or anything ELSE for that matter, should and cannot be utilized through fear with demands, commands and threats with consequences of deserved punishment and death; this is not free will and Perfect Love cannot operate in this manner. Fear is always the great controller, and terrorists know this. I hope this at least clarifies what I meant. Peace.
To all: Like all of us, we've experienced unpleasant dreams while asleep. My past has been filled with them, including some horrific nightmares that would literally cause sleep paralysis. I thank God, the nightmares subsided a couple years ago.
Firstly: Jesse, I typed a rather lengthy comment to you yesterday around 4 a.m in reply to your question. It seems my computer had "fallen asleep", whatever that means. Needless to say, I presume it disappeared into cyberspace. Not meant to be.
So, to keep it short and simple: Yes, it is obvious; a no-brainer. Truth is, I have no sense of urgency or remaining desire to defend it, as it needs none. One thing I'm quite sure of though, is that it will be impossible, although one may believe it IS, to make a wise evaluation unless it is thoroughly read and given appropriate consideration; similar to the Bible or any writing regarding God. It is not impossible, but I would venture to say that you will not take a year or so of time to do so. Therefore, one might consider withholding making statements regarding heresy out of ignorance. I use the term ignorance in its most gentle form, not to offend in any manner; we should not want to prematurely afford final judgement without ALL information. I stand neutral in regards to what I prefer what YOU do, because it is up to the Holy Spirit, and YOU out of your own free will. I hope this sounds reasonable.
Peace to us.
To Dr. CharlesSaw: In retrospect, I feel some of my words towards you bordered harshness. You have not harmed me in any way, so surely there is NO need for forgiveness from me to you, yet I do need to forgive myself for my "sins" that I THOUGHT I saw in you, i.e. projected onto you. My apologies. Peace be with you always.
To Stewart: I apologize for the harm I caused you and possibly others on this site. In the hopes of not causing more, I'll attempt to clarify what I meant regarding "be thankful your days are numbered". I understand your confusion on this, as at one time it confused me for awhile; not because it was complicated, but instead, it was an idea foreign to my mind.
God is Eternal and therefore not bound or limited to time, as we APPEAR to be.
I guess all three of us have a different understanding of those verses. But to be honest I will keep this topic open in my mind. I think I need. a bit more studying and understanding.
Most all on this site are caring and have a heart of love towards others as brothers and sisters. You may enjoy belittling people, and judging those who have a different understanding, maybe it makes you feel superior.
I will pray for you, there is only one who will judge us. Please no more replies to me I will not reply, I am sorry.
8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
To comment the first sentence of your post-part 2-, be sure that what matters and prevails is the Word of GOD, the Word is GOD- John 1:1, self-executing, understand?
What does the Word of GOD say?
2Thessalonians 2:3-6 and 9-12
3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?
6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.
9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Your thinking is from a human perspective, a stumblingblock, not from GOD's perspective. The verbiage your spirit manifested in your reply is good for nothing.
The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth, the one who comes from above is above all- John 3:31 combined with Ephesians 1:3, among other Scriptures.
Firstly, I dind't understand reading your reply-part 1- why you have started it running away from the main focus of my post, I did not write anything about crucifixion and resurrection of JESUS, so, what you wrote has nothing to do with Matthew 24.
Your spirit tried to justify this undesirable behavior mentioning Acts 1:6-7. But the worst is that you surreptitiously said that "cannot see-the disciples- ASKING JESUS for a SIGN of His second coming, the wording of Matt. 24:3:
Now, now, then you confess you BELIEVE NOT in the Holy Scriptures, in what is written in the Book of the Lord- Matthew 24:3-4KJV:
-3...the disciples came unto JESUS privately, literally saying,"Tell us...what shall be the SIGN of THY COMING, and of the END the WORLD?"
-4 JESUS answered and said unto the disciples(AND TO ME TOO),Take heed that no man deceive you. As you can see, you did not deceive me with your words, actually it is impossible you deceive me.
In your third sentence you confess that years ago was like a dog studing end-time prophecies, and reading Matthew 4 "the words looked like they were 20 times larger it was like they were jumping off the page" , I must say i don't believe in cunningly devised fables.
You said "that a warning we need to take to heart, your studies changed from then on you still can say you have much to learn", ok in fact you "have much to learn" as you said, you have lamp but it already went out then your spirit tries to feed you with chaff and tares according to your reply.
My Lord JESUS left very very clear,saying: Matthew 12:35-37KJV
35 ... an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
36But I say unto you,That every IDLE WORD that men shall speak,they shall give account thereof in the Day of Judgment(that is the seventh and last Day,or seventh and last millennium).
37For by thy words thou shalt be justified,and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
The Word is GOD- John 1:1,self-executing.Take care or get ready
My name is Oseas, in English language Hosea, in Hebrew Hoshea, or even Joshua- Numbers 13:16.
You should remember that the Word of GOD reveals(the Word is GOD,self-executing)that"The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron- 1 Timothy 4:1-2.
You are "asking for prayer for the world" because(as you said) "there's so much going on right now", but remember: What is happening it is the LITERAL fulfillment of the prophetic Word of GOD, so the most important is to be focused in the fulfillment of Scriptures as is written:"Woe to the earth(Israel)and the sea(Gentile nations), because the Devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short."
There is no prayer that can change the course of the fulfillment of prophecies, see what happened to Peter when he suggested something contrary to the Scriptures- Matthew 16:22-23.
1John 5:18-20:-->18 We know that whosoever is born of GOD sinneth not; but he that is begotten of GOD keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
19And we know that we are of GOD, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
20And we know that the Son of GOD is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know Him that is true, and we are in Him that is true, even in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true GOD, and eternal life.
Also remember:To every thing there is a season,and a time to every purpose under the heaven:A time to be born,and a time to die;a time to plant,and a time to pluck up that which is planted;A time to get,and a time to lose;a time to keep,and a time to cast away;a time to keep silence,and a time to speak;a time of war, and a time of peace,and so on-Eccl.3:1-8.
For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry-Heb.10:37.
I like to describe faith as the presence and activity of God's Spirit in a believers life. The word faith means persuasion. It's when God's Spirit persuades me to believe something I cannot see, that's faith.
Please know that there are two types of faith. There's human faith where we persuade ourselves to believe something. Everyone has human faith but not everyone has the type of faith that the Bible speaks of.
And then there's the faith that the Bible speaks of. This faith comes from God as a source. We are even told in the Bible that faith is a fruit of God's Spirit, meaning this type of faith is only produced by His Spirit. So, in order to have this type of faith, a person must have God's Spirit in their life.
It's when His Spirit persuades us to believe something or moves us to do something. That's what faith is, and that's what faith does.
And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith theLordGod of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of theLord, even over Israel.(2 Ki.9:6)
In vv.24-29 we are given a new king of Judah. Ahaziah reigned in his father's stead. He went with the king of Israel to war against Hazael the king of Syria whom Elisha had anointed as the king (in the place of Elijah.) While things are going from bad to worse for Ahaziah and Joram, we have Elisha entrusting the third task God had given Elijah to his associate. His is only called the young man, the prophet. He is to run over to Jehu who is at Ramothgilead and anoint him as the new king of Israel. We see the same chain in command as Jesus ordained in his time. His disciples are sent to preach and 'he who receives you receives me.'. So God's gospel is same as Gospel of Christ and we are all associates of Christ regardless of time in the same vineyard fellow-laborers. Our hire is already fixed as we have in the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. That day must end of an age and we shall collect ours when we are called up. ( Luke 10:16; Matt.10:40.)
God gives a task which is to be performed and it is exactly in God's time. In the eyes of God the time is 'now''. Elijah is merely a name as Elisha and he is on the same level as the anonymous prophet. The Spirit gives us an insight as to the manner he works with rise and fall of nations. We are seeing the kings in Israel and Judah are becoming nonentities a few kings better than others, that is all. In the Salvation plan of God, the prophets are shaping the spiritual landscape of Israel and we are seeing the rise of world empires. Syria, Assyria and Babylon are all becoming stronger so Israel does not know when disaster is going to strike them.
"And Samson called unto theLord, and said, O Lord God, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes".(v.29)
Samson's sin found him out. Having slept through the time Delilah had shorn his locks when she woke him up with the cry,"And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that theLordwas departed from him." This was as tragic as it was a severe blot on otherwise extraordinary servant of God.
Faith hitched to a bad apple shall only taste bad. Some of the false ministers who goad their silly congregation put their faith work do not tell that their plough is set on other mans riches. God who gives every good gift knows His lambs. He leads to good pastures. He shall give them all that are needful for life and godliness. He shall put no stumbling blocks on their way. Whereas look at examples of preachers in our times. Do their faith and works match? All those headlines of their fall, were these waiting to happen?
Delilah would tempt the mighty Samson with all her wiles but would not know the secret of his strength. Before that fatal hour when he committed a folly from which he would never recover we are given a clue to it.
"For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:(He.11:33)" His faith connects with other heroes of faith that does not whit lessen his error of judgement. He let down God as he did himself. God had foreknown him before he was born and the cords with which he was tied to the Lord was one and the same that his Son made manifest in ample measure. Samson tore the young lion that leaped at him without doubt and his faith was under the authority of the Spirit. By same unflinching faith the jawbone of an ass in his hand is a formidable weapon of slaughter. The works was his faith and the Spirit puts his seal of approval. There were however areas where he did not foresee danger to his spiritual life. He had an uncanny ability to consort with the wrong crowd and women were of ill-repute. His experience with his Philistine wife from Timnath did not improve his relations with Delilah. The least could be said in fairness to the unfaithful woman is they are consistent. "There was no one like Ahab who had chosen so often to do what the LORD said was wrong, because his wife Jezebel influenced him to do evil (1 Ki.21:25-NCV). Jezebel was first sold to Satan and wean souls away from God. Deliah was of the same mold. It is in the men of faith we see often fluctuations and time and occasion do make some of them dupes. That tells.
When we find among us are many who started well but falling victims to heresies and immoderate affections. Covetousness is idolatry. The Church in Thyatira was a case in point,"Because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication,"(Re.2:20)
Prayer needed, last night my lung collapsed again, both have within 8 years. I am in the LORD'S hands. I believe in being healed of all manner of sickness. This condition with my lungs as good after my first surgery in 2015, its the other lung (left) is now collapsed. I have been medivaced out to another Hospital as I am from a reserve and in certain cases we are sometimes sent to the south. We flew in a plane below the clouds as a cabin pressure plane flying above would make it worse. (its painful, there are worse pains im sure, but why it happened the Drs are not sure as am I.
Spontaneous Hemothorax
God Bless You all.
I'm not saying don't go to church, I'm saying DON'T be DECEIVED, by man's doctrines.
Most in the churches, are taught by man, not taught by the spirit of truth.
You will know them by their fruit, the WORD that comes from their lips, are they God's truths or man's truth.
You just said we are saved by grace, they will say those same words, THEN ADD, what you have to do HELP Christ save YOU.
You were SAVED at Christ resurrection, not yet having seen the light of day, Christ didn't need your help then nor now.
It's finished WORK.
JUST BELIEVE, But you don't even do that, it alsois a gift of God.
Philippians 1:29 ... it is GIVEN to you, on the behalf of Christ, TO BELIEVE ....
God Bless YOU!
Greetings and grace from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ
I do read scripture every day. I pray so much that I am actually praying as soon as I wake up before my eyes even open. Praying constantly for guidance, spiritual understanding, strength etc. I'm thankful for the very fact that I wake to see a new day so I can grow even closer to God. I ask God to bless all of his children that are doing his will wherever they might be. I pray for all those who are lost and those who are suffering. Most of all I pray that he as mercy on me when we go up in that great day of our Lord. I put everything I learned in to practice but I feel something is not quite right if that makes sense. For example I feel a sense of spiritual adultery when I go to "church" on a Sunday. Although the people there have helped me set my heart straight from anger and malice etc. Scriptures repeatedly say we are to keep His commandments and so I feel that we are to obey the 10 commandments but as I stated I do not know if my understanding is actually correct. which is why I need correcting or rebuking from someone who is in the faith. I have always put others before me even if it is at the cost of my own benefit which is why I have been considered "outcast", "red flag" "weird" or what ever label society have applied to me. ( 1 Tim 1:15) "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief." And I am a chief of sinners, but I just want to convert a soul and lead them to the salvation that is found in our Lord. To do that I need to have my house in order and sound doctrine etc. because otherwise I will be just leading them astray.
I thank you for your kind words and for taking time to respond.
God bless you in your walk and peace be with you in Jesus name.
"Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
Jeremiah 4:25
"I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled."
"Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished
There are many scriptures like as this one. I do believe that the heavens are 3 separate but physical and spiritual heavens. That we see and that we won't see unless we are born again...
Most everyone is looking for something that has already happened.
They won't believe Christ's words that he fulfilled ALL the prophecies.
Christ came the SECOND TIME as the NEW CREATION, CHRIST IN YOU, just as he said: I COME as a thief in the night.
Hebrews 9:27 And as it is APPOINTED (by the prophecies) unto men once to die (on the cross of Christ), but after this the judgement (coming the truth through the word, you and Christ were RAISED as ONE).
1 Peter 4:17 For the time IS COME that JUDGEMENT (rightly dividing the words of God) must begin at the HOUSE of GOD ....
Hebrews 3:6 But Christ as a SON over HIS OWN HOUSE, whose HOUSE YE ARE ....
You the house, Christ is the HOUSEHOLDER; you, the house only consist, because of the one that HOLDS YOU.
Your the BODY of CHRIST, you every movement and thought are OF HIM, and if you don't AGREE with him"
The wages are DEATH, instead of LIFE.
Hebrews 9:28 So Christ was once offered to bear the SINS of many, and to THEM who LOOK for him he shall APPEAR THE SECOND TIME, without SIN unto SALVATION.
God BLESS YOU!
You need to study all the verses related to Christ resurrection.
The whole gospel is about a new covenant, not a covenant of rules, but a complete new creation (covenant), no longer man as a flesh and blood being made from dust.
BUT, a new creation of man being MADE ONE with Christ, a MARRIAGE, your the body, he's the LIFE, this is the gift of GOD, eternal LIFE by your marriage to the only ONE who has eternal life, JESUS CHRIST.
You don't have to quit driving cars are watching TV, but you do have to come to TRUTH of the resurrection of Christ and what happened to all creation by his resurrection, and that takes studying his word and letting the spirit of truth, GOD'S WORD reveal this truth to you.
Your brick and mortar churches won't teach you this truth, which is shameful, they teach a doctrine of YOUR WORKS, you have to help Christ save you.
They will not believe that you were married to Christ at his resurrection, YOU WERE MADE ONE, as he and his Father are ONE.
John 17:22 And the glory that thou gavest me,I HAVE GIVEN THEM, that they may be ONE, even as we are ONE.
DON'T BE DECEIVE
God Bless YOU!
Be encouraged, CSmith, there are millions of Christians praying around the world for big and small things happening in their lives and in the bigger arena of the world events.
The conflict in Israel and Palestine is happening because Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and others in actuality simply hate the true God who revealed Himself to Israel in ages past and in these latter times, through His Son, Jesus and the church. The hatred towards Jews and Christians is really about rejecting the truth of the only God there is, and He is not Allah, and I think deep down they know this but do not want to serve the true God, but one they that was crafted by Muhammed through demonic influences and many continue in deception because their hearts are turned away from the God revealed in Scripture.
This passage is one of my favorite verses as it reminds me to keep my mind on things that edify and that the Holy Spirit can use to sanctify my mind. Keeping my mind stayed on Jesus, who is our most precious friend of all helps me to appreciate Him as Savior, Lord and God. Blessings to you Fast Demas Red 500
Thanks for being my friend on this site. I, too, am coming up on 2 years here. I've read a lot of comments and said a lot as well. We all make mistakes, and, at times, say things that are very profound. We are all growing in Christ and this is such a joy!
Thank you for this poem. It makes me think about how perfect God's love is and how He sheds it over us and abroad so freely.
I hope to hear more from you in the next 2 years and beyond. Being in the word of God together is a real blessing, so keep opening your Bible as I will and take in the truth of what God has spoken to all of humanity. Jesus is our Savior because our sins put us in need of forgiveness from God and reconciliation with God. Jesus accomplished that on the cross. Remembering His redemptive work on the cross and in His resurrection is a great comfort to those of us who have put our faith in Him and trust that He will indeed do all that He has promised for us.
Have a great day and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you for your response and patience with me, I really do appreciate it. I understand ( Ephesians 2:8) "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:" It is the obedience part where the confusion comes in. I no longer celebrate holidays or birthdays etc. But you say about going to a "brick and mortar church to be taught by other men" but this is not why I go. The word of God is my only authority. I attend a church because I walked a very dark path and my heart was a cold bitter angry one. And so in order for me to change it I must surround myself with 'loving' people. I understand that I have to "study to shew myself approved", I search scriptures everyday like the Thessalonians, but I also need to "fellowship" so that I can not "deceive myself" and be corrected in my error, be reproved to "examine myself to make sure I am in the faith." I have full faith in God, It's faith in myself I lack. Is going to 'church' on a Sunday adultery towards God? Do I keep the sabbath? I know Jesus is coming, I just want to be prepared like the 5 wise virgins.
Again I really do appreciate your time and patience with me. I know can be quite burdensome with my vast amount of questions and limited understanding. God bless you and peace in Jesus name.
To GiGi,
Thank you for being a friend. I feel as though you were someone I could pour my heart out to, and I was right. I'm saying this not because you are more special in the Eyes of Christ, but sometimes we meet others we may feel more comfortable with. You will not leave my loving thoughts, along with everyone. Keep using your gift of prayer and extending your God given compassion for others.
I wrote something around 15 years ago that flowed so naturally into mind. It's in lyrical form. I titled it "Love's Eyes (The vision of Christ")
Love knows no opposite
Fear engenders hate
Love cannot perceive it
It's not what Love creates
No, love will never cease
To return again, my friend
Love has no beginning
Love doesn't have an end
Love's Eye's just can't forgive
When ALL they see is Holiness
Thus love needs not forgiveness
Since It's perfect-nothing less
Love's Eyes see crystal clear
Wearing no disguise
Love is why we're here
Peace is shining through Love' Eyes
Love knows no opposite
Nor diversity
Love sees just one color
Painting you as me
No, live will never sleep
To slumber in dark dreams
Love extends It's Presence
Vision is the means
Listen, Love embraces everyone
Will not one soul omit
Exclusion, just an ego illusion
Sweet Love, Oh what we've made of It
Love's Eyes just can't forgive
When All they see is Holiness
Thus love needs not forgiveness
Since It's perfect-nothing less
Love's Eyes see crystal clear
Asks no sacrifice
Her Eyes blind to fear
Peace is shining through Love's Eyes
Love is why we're here
Peace is shining through Love's Eyes
To all:
I believe that over the past 2 years using this site, I've said things I probably should not have. My apologies. Yet I believe I have also said sufficiently what is enough. I see no purpose to say any more.
God Is
Peace to all.
Very recently the unpleasant ones have vanished. My dreams have been filled with people that I know and some I don't. Yet the common factor in them is now everyone is my friend and we are at perfect peace with each other; no traces of fear or chaos. Now, I've never been one to analyze dreams in respect to what the future may be or some secret message, but what I do realize is that they mirror one's current state of mind. To me it is evidence that a positive change is taking hold. I say this, not out of arrogance or grandiosity, but while giving thanks to Jesus for guiding me on how this can be accomplished. Please understand, this is a miracle for me. In this sense Jesus is my Savior, for without His Help I would be afraid to go to sleep for fear of nightmares; what a release. Without Him the distance between God and me would be too great to encompass! He will continue to do so, if I continue to let Him.
This morning when my feet hit the floor, a thought, an image appeared in my mind. It was a cross on a very distant hill, and as the image appeared closer, I could see Jesus there; still hanging in pain after 2000 years. I was taught most my life it was me who nailed him there, and I believed it. This morning, in my mind I climbed that cross and stared face to face with blood dripping down His face and pulled out the nails and took Him down.
No doubt, it is historically true He was crucified, and the ultimate nightmare is I believed in my mind I was responsible and if I didn't believe I would be eternally punished. No matter how much I tried to murder Him and keep Him on the cross and live in utter darkness filled with guilt, He overcame death through His resurrection thus showing me there is no death, because God is Life. And if I continue to believe death and hell can EVEN BE reality, then He did die in vain. I no longer need to cling to the old rugged cross, but His resurrection.
see pg 4
And because He is not, I believe whatever is true and eternal and perfect cannot change or be changed by anything, specifically our own mind. The Bible says that God is Spirit, therefore spirit and EVERYTHING He creates is unalterable. This leaves no other choice that what He did not create, i.e. that what changes from perfect to imperfect can only be in our own mind apart from His. What God creates has no ALTERNATive; the truth arises from what He KNOWS.
In regards to time, e.g. days, weeks, months, years, and so on, God did not create it. Who would create time (days), or have need of it when He is eternal? Only because we made time up in our own mind, must the Holy Spirit now reinterpret time back into the reality of our ETERNAL existence created by an Eternal Creator. He also gives us all the time we need to reach the awareness that the truth IS, we still and will eternally be as God created us. There is NO power that can change what God created. He ALONE is Omnipotent! Therefore the Kingdom is perfectly united and perfectly protected, and the ego ("devil), NO THING can prevail against it! Amen. So be thankful your days are numbered like everyone else's, and rejoice in the fact your reality is eternity.
Whether you believe what I'm saying is true or not, I'm ok, as I feel no need to push my beliefs on you. Whether you choose to even consider it, or anything ELSE for that matter, should and cannot be utilized through fear with demands, commands and threats with consequences of deserved punishment and death; this is not free will and Perfect Love cannot operate in this manner. Fear is always the great controller, and terrorists know this. I hope this at least clarifies what I meant. Peace.
To all: Like all of us, we've experienced unpleasant dreams while asleep. My past has been filled with them, including some horrific nightmares that would literally cause sleep paralysis. I thank God, the nightmares subsided a couple years ago.
see pg. 3
pg. 1
Firstly: Jesse, I typed a rather lengthy comment to you yesterday around 4 a.m in reply to your question. It seems my computer had "fallen asleep", whatever that means. Needless to say, I presume it disappeared into cyberspace. Not meant to be.
So, to keep it short and simple: Yes, it is obvious; a no-brainer. Truth is, I have no sense of urgency or remaining desire to defend it, as it needs none. One thing I'm quite sure of though, is that it will be impossible, although one may believe it IS, to make a wise evaluation unless it is thoroughly read and given appropriate consideration; similar to the Bible or any writing regarding God. It is not impossible, but I would venture to say that you will not take a year or so of time to do so. Therefore, one might consider withholding making statements regarding heresy out of ignorance. I use the term ignorance in its most gentle form, not to offend in any manner; we should not want to prematurely afford final judgement without ALL information. I stand neutral in regards to what I prefer what YOU do, because it is up to the Holy Spirit, and YOU out of your own free will. I hope this sounds reasonable.
Peace to us.
To Dr. CharlesSaw: In retrospect, I feel some of my words towards you bordered harshness. You have not harmed me in any way, so surely there is NO need for forgiveness from me to you, yet I do need to forgive myself for my "sins" that I THOUGHT I saw in you, i.e. projected onto you. My apologies. Peace be with you always.
To Stewart: I apologize for the harm I caused you and possibly others on this site. In the hopes of not causing more, I'll attempt to clarify what I meant regarding "be thankful your days are numbered". I understand your confusion on this, as at one time it confused me for awhile; not because it was complicated, but instead, it was an idea foreign to my mind.
God is Eternal and therefore not bound or limited to time, as we APPEAR to be.
see pg. 2
Thanks for your replies
I guess all three of us have a different understanding of those verses. But to be honest I will keep this topic open in my mind. I think I need. a bit more studying and understanding.
Blessings to both.
Most all on this site are caring and have a heart of love towards others as brothers and sisters. You may enjoy belittling people, and judging those who have a different understanding, maybe it makes you feel superior.
I will pray for you, there is only one who will judge us. Please no more replies to me I will not reply, I am sorry.
God bless,
RLW
Philippians 4:8
King James Version
8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Well done! It's me and it is done.
To comment the first sentence of your post-part 2-, be sure that what matters and prevails is the Word of GOD, the Word is GOD- John 1:1, self-executing, understand?
What does the Word of GOD say?
2Thessalonians 2:3-6 and 9-12
3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?
6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.
9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Your thinking is from a human perspective, a stumblingblock, not from GOD's perspective. The verbiage your spirit manifested in your reply is good for nothing.
The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth, the one who comes from above is above all- John 3:31 combined with Ephesians 1:3, among other Scriptures.
Be careful of then get ready
Firstly, I dind't understand reading your reply-part 1- why you have started it running away from the main focus of my post, I did not write anything about crucifixion and resurrection of JESUS, so, what you wrote has nothing to do with Matthew 24.
Your spirit tried to justify this undesirable behavior mentioning Acts 1:6-7. But the worst is that you surreptitiously said that "cannot see-the disciples- ASKING JESUS for a SIGN of His second coming, the wording of Matt. 24:3:
Now, now, then you confess you BELIEVE NOT in the Holy Scriptures, in what is written in the Book of the Lord- Matthew 24:3-4KJV:
-3...the disciples came unto JESUS privately, literally saying,"Tell us...what shall be the SIGN of THY COMING, and of the END the WORLD?"
-4 JESUS answered and said unto the disciples(AND TO ME TOO),Take heed that no man deceive you. As you can see, you did not deceive me with your words, actually it is impossible you deceive me.
In your third sentence you confess that years ago was like a dog studing end-time prophecies, and reading Matthew 4 "the words looked like they were 20 times larger it was like they were jumping off the page" , I must say i don't believe in cunningly devised fables.
You said "that a warning we need to take to heart, your studies changed from then on you still can say you have much to learn", ok in fact you "have much to learn" as you said, you have lamp but it already went out then your spirit tries to feed you with chaff and tares according to your reply.
My Lord JESUS left very very clear,saying: Matthew 12:35-37KJV
35 ... an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
36But I say unto you,That every IDLE WORD that men shall speak,they shall give account thereof in the Day of Judgment(that is the seventh and last Day,or seventh and last millennium).
37For by thy words thou shalt be justified,and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
The Word is GOD- John 1:1,self-executing.Take care or get ready
My name is Oseas, in English language Hosea, in Hebrew Hoshea, or even Joshua- Numbers 13:16.
You should remember that the Word of GOD reveals(the Word is GOD,self-executing)that"The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron- 1 Timothy 4:1-2.
You are "asking for prayer for the world" because(as you said) "there's so much going on right now", but remember: What is happening it is the LITERAL fulfillment of the prophetic Word of GOD, so the most important is to be focused in the fulfillment of Scriptures as is written:"Woe to the earth(Israel)and the sea(Gentile nations), because the Devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short."
There is no prayer that can change the course of the fulfillment of prophecies, see what happened to Peter when he suggested something contrary to the Scriptures- Matthew 16:22-23.
1John 5:18-20:-->18 We know that whosoever is born of GOD sinneth not; but he that is begotten of GOD keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
19And we know that we are of GOD, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
20And we know that the Son of GOD is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know Him that is true, and we are in Him that is true, even in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true GOD, and eternal life.
Also remember:To every thing there is a season,and a time to every purpose under the heaven:A time to be born,and a time to die;a time to plant,and a time to pluck up that which is planted;A time to get,and a time to lose;a time to keep,and a time to cast away;a time to keep silence,and a time to speak;a time of war, and a time of peace,and so on-Eccl.3:1-8.
For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry-Heb.10:37.
Be careful and get ready
Thank you for bringing these requests to us her. I will certainly pray for these people
The Samaritans deriv Mt. Gerizim as the place of worship from what is said in deut. 27:12 and Josh. 8:33. The ark was placed at Mr. Gerizim
I like to describe faith as the presence and activity of God's Spirit in a believers life. The word faith means persuasion. It's when God's Spirit persuades me to believe something I cannot see, that's faith.
Please know that there are two types of faith. There's human faith where we persuade ourselves to believe something. Everyone has human faith but not everyone has the type of faith that the Bible speaks of.
And then there's the faith that the Bible speaks of. This faith comes from God as a source. We are even told in the Bible that faith is a fruit of God's Spirit, meaning this type of faith is only produced by His Spirit. So, in order to have this type of faith, a person must have God's Spirit in their life.
It's when His Spirit persuades us to believe something or moves us to do something. That's what faith is, and that's what faith does.
I hope this helps!
I did not know that. Thank you so much for sharing this with me.
God bless!!!
And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith theLordGod of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of theLord, even over Israel.(2 Ki.9:6)
In vv.24-29 we are given a new king of Judah. Ahaziah reigned in his father's stead. He went with the king of Israel to war against Hazael the king of Syria whom Elisha had anointed as the king (in the place of Elijah.) While things are going from bad to worse for Ahaziah and Joram, we have Elisha entrusting the third task God had given Elijah to his associate. His is only called the young man, the prophet. He is to run over to Jehu who is at Ramothgilead and anoint him as the new king of Israel. We see the same chain in command as Jesus ordained in his time. His disciples are sent to preach and 'he who receives you receives me.'. So God's gospel is same as Gospel of Christ and we are all associates of Christ regardless of time in the same vineyard fellow-laborers. Our hire is already fixed as we have in the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. That day must end of an age and we shall collect ours when we are called up. ( Luke 10:16; Matt.10:40.)
God gives a task which is to be performed and it is exactly in God's time. In the eyes of God the time is 'now''. Elijah is merely a name as Elisha and he is on the same level as the anonymous prophet. The Spirit gives us an insight as to the manner he works with rise and fall of nations. We are seeing the kings in Israel and Judah are becoming nonentities a few kings better than others, that is all. In the Salvation plan of God, the prophets are shaping the spiritual landscape of Israel and we are seeing the rise of world empires. Syria, Assyria and Babylon are all becoming stronger so Israel does not know when disaster is going to strike them.
"And Samson called unto theLord, and said, O Lord God, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes".(v.29)
Samson's sin found him out. Having slept through the time Delilah had shorn his locks when she woke him up with the cry,"And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that theLordwas departed from him." This was as tragic as it was a severe blot on otherwise extraordinary servant of God.
Faith hitched to a bad apple shall only taste bad. Some of the false ministers who goad their silly congregation put their faith work do not tell that their plough is set on other mans riches. God who gives every good gift knows His lambs. He leads to good pastures. He shall give them all that are needful for life and godliness. He shall put no stumbling blocks on their way. Whereas look at examples of preachers in our times. Do their faith and works match? All those headlines of their fall, were these waiting to happen?
Delilah would tempt the mighty Samson with all her wiles but would not know the secret of his strength. Before that fatal hour when he committed a folly from which he would never recover we are given a clue to it.
"For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:(He.11:33)" His faith connects with other heroes of faith that does not whit lessen his error of judgement. He let down God as he did himself. God had foreknown him before he was born and the cords with which he was tied to the Lord was one and the same that his Son made manifest in ample measure. Samson tore the young lion that leaped at him without doubt and his faith was under the authority of the Spirit. By same unflinching faith the jawbone of an ass in his hand is a formidable weapon of slaughter. The works was his faith and the Spirit puts his seal of approval. There were however areas where he did not foresee danger to his spiritual life. He had an uncanny ability to consort with the wrong crowd and women were of ill-repute. His experience with his Philistine wife from Timnath did not improve his relations with Delilah. The least could be said in fairness to the unfaithful woman is they are consistent. "There was no one like Ahab who had chosen so often to do what the LORD said was wrong, because his wife Jezebel influenced him to do evil (1 Ki.21:25-NCV). Jezebel was first sold to Satan and wean souls away from God. Deliah was of the same mold. It is in the men of faith we see often fluctuations and time and occasion do make some of them dupes. That tells.
When we find among us are many who started well but falling victims to heresies and immoderate affections. Covetousness is idolatry. The Church in Thyatira was a case in point,"Because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication,"(Re.2:20)