When a couple from my church went somewhere 60 miles from home and just happened to talk to my boss and another worker (who they didn't know and never met) then I knew it was a "God thing". It just so happens that I had a dream about a place where this couple went last year but I didn't know until a few months ago that was where my boss works in the summer. If I hadn't mentioned her by name before they went they may not have put two and two together; apparently last year they didn't meet up (since she works in a kitchen). Now it turns out she may come to one of our church events; I am hopeful for another young guy I work with as well who works with my boss; at least in talking more about God as he claims to believe but doesn't seem to show evidence of it. As for my boss; again I will be vague here; but some personal issues may have made her more amenable to hearing about the Gospel.
As you can see I'm being vague about specifics. I felt led to share to show how God is doing something specific in my life (although the dream itself for some vague reason only involved a parking garage somewhere outside this facility). As for myself I may be able to work at this place in a summer in the future; as for now it is too far from home and I need to be living here to take care of elderly parents.
There are other cases where I have heard friends of mine describe people they have met in other cities from where they first witnessed to particular individuals. My basic point here is that we need to persevere even if we have a mundane or difficult job and trust God will open doors when He wills. We shouldn't be hasty on moving on until God makes it clear; whether it is work or personal relationships. I also have the privilege of starting Bible Study number two; my first one that I started was only 6 months ago or less. The first case was after an inquiry of a social worker at church; the second a walk in on my end
Living in the Spirit requires discipleship, after Jesus resurrection the disciples were not sure what to do next, so they went fishing! I wonder as Peter, James and John along with the rest, were unsure if the last 3 years with Christ would mean anything? Their thoughts accusing and excusing one another as they stared into the waters, wondering what's next?
We too, who have been called may suffer these things that concern who and what we will be.
Waiting on the Spirit, is the most important moment in any disciples life. When Jesus does appear, His spirit will make you dive into the waters of life,without concern for the consequences.
There will be this moment, which for some seems an eternity, and yet as Christ appeared in the storm, suddenly they would find themselves at the shore.
Waiting on the Spirit is the key to understanding when and how He shows up. when you understand these things, then you truly are on the doorstep of the kingdom of God! Repent and be Baptized
Yes, we are often called to wait in the Spirit for an answer to prayer to come or for the fulfillment of a calling to ministry. Learning how to wait on Him is a challenge. What do we do in the time of waiting?
What changes are we to make in this time of waiting? Are we to just "carry on" our normal life until the waiting time is completed?
There can be many types of instances where we are to wait for what the Spirit has led us to expect. The disciples had not been told not to go fishing after they had seen the resurrected Lord in the Upper Room nor did they where not told when Jesus would come to them again. But before His ascension He did come to them and opened up the Scriptures to them (OT) to show their meaning, how they typified Himself and how the prophecies were fulfilled in Him. Then Jesus blew on them and said to "receive the Holy Spirit" (which they did at that time). He then told them to wait in Jerusalem for the coming of the promised Spirit with power.
When a couple from my church went somewhere 60 miles from home and just happened to talk to my boss and another worker (who they didn't know and never met) then I knew it was a "God thing". It just so happens that I had a dream about a place where this couple went last year but I didn't know until a few months ago that was where my boss works in the summer. If I hadn't mentioned her by name before they went they may not have put two and two together; apparently last year they didn't meet up (since she works in a kitchen). Now it turns out she may come to one of our church events; I am hopeful for another young guy I work with as well who works with my boss; at least in talking more about God as he claims to believe but doesn't seem to show evidence of it. As for my boss; again I will be vague here; but some personal issues may have made her more amenable to hearing about the Gospel.
As you can see I'm being vague about specifics. I felt led to share to show how God is doing something specific in my life (although the dream itself for some vague reason only involved a parking garage somewhere outside this facility). As for myself I may be able to work at this place in a summer in the future; as for now it is too far from home and I need to be living here to take care of elderly parents.
There are other cases where I have heard friends of mine describe people they have met in other cities from where they first witnessed to particular individuals. My basic point here is that we need to persevere even if we have a mundane or difficult job and trust God will open doors when He wills. We shouldn't be hasty on moving on until God makes it clear; whether it is work or personal relationships. I also have the privilege of starting Bible Study number two; my first one that I started was only 6 months ago or less. The first case was after an inquiry of a social worker at church; the second a walk in on my end
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We too, who have been called may suffer these things that concern who and what we will be.
Waiting on the Spirit, is the most important moment in any disciples life. When Jesus does appear, His spirit will make you dive into the waters of life,without concern for the consequences.
There will be this moment, which for some seems an eternity, and yet as Christ appeared in the storm, suddenly they would find themselves at the shore.
Waiting on the Spirit is the key to understanding when and how He shows up. when you understand these things, then you truly are on the doorstep of the kingdom of God! Repent and be Baptized
Yes, we are often called to wait in the Spirit for an answer to prayer to come or for the fulfillment of a calling to ministry. Learning how to wait on Him is a challenge. What do we do in the time of waiting?
What changes are we to make in this time of waiting? Are we to just "carry on" our normal life until the waiting time is completed?
There can be many types of instances where we are to wait for what the Spirit has led us to expect. The disciples had not been told not to go fishing after they had seen the resurrected Lord in the Upper Room nor did they where not told when Jesus would come to them again. But before His ascension He did come to them and opened up the Scriptures to them (OT) to show their meaning, how they typified Himself and how the prophecies were fulfilled in Him. Then Jesus blew on them and said to "receive the Holy Spirit" (which they did at that time). He then told them to wait in Jerusalem for the coming of the promised Spirit with power.
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