Dear Francis, What a beautiful question. Please understand that the Bible is not like saying a magical formula and then waiting for it to appear. Praying is a continual communication with God trusting that He hears and will work all things out according to His purpose.
That will always result in what is best.
Anxiety or being full of care or worry always results from not completely turning the situation over to God. We all have the tendency to give things to God only to take them back and try to handle them ourselves again. Anxiety is a clue to us that we have not fully entrusted things to Him.
The work of faith may involve giving back again and again. When we learn that and truly believe that God will do what ever is best, we will have a peace that no one will be able to comprehend.
God is not a genie in a bottle. He does what ever is truly good for those who trust Him. Even if our understanding does not allow us to see it now.
Peace with God means you really know Him and trust what He does. Jesus had this peace because He knew the Father.
God said in his word ask and it shall be given you knock and the door shall be open seek and you shall find. If a evil man know how to give good gifts to his son well when you ask the Lord Jesus for something he will give it to you all you have to do is to obey the Lord and live by his word and anything you asked of him he will bless you with
"God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?" Num 23:19
This was uttered by a pagan prophet who was prevented by God from pronouncing curses against Israel. It is truth.
Exodus 32 & 33 tell a compelling account of Israel rebelling against God and God expressing His anger in order to get across to us the level of anger and disappointment He had with them.
In 32:7-24 He says that He wants to destroy them and replace them with Moses and his descendants. But Moses intercedes for Israel and reminds God of His promises to Abraham Isaac and Jacob (AIJ). And finally, "And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people." Exo 32:14
God knew and planned all along that He would not utterly destroy them but fulfill His promises to AIJ.
Chapter 33 begins with God repeating His promise to AIJ. But He also said, "And I will send AN angel before thee;" Exo 33:2 not His own presence. In Exo 33:12-16 Moses intercedes for Israel and this gem, from the lips of The Lord is right in the middle.
"And He said, My Presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest." Exo 33:14
God gives us these instances where He appears to want to vent His wrath on sinners but then changes His mind, withholds justice and bestows unmerited grace. And as you read and study you will see that this is what God intended to do from the very beginning.
Although this promise was for Israel, wandering in the wilderness, Jesus is still the same.
"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me...Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." Heb 13:5-6,8
Thank you Glo for your message I Felt so alone until I read about your anxiety and thank you for praying for me and my dad. I will keep you in my prayers :)
Our Father God who are in heaven I praise God for forgiveness this day Lord I pray for this person that's going through right now in the mighty name of Jesus Gabe, that she be healed delivered and set free from anxiety father God right now in heaven I pray in Jesus name older guys set a free right now God heal her mind her body her soul father God heal her father made every request that is righteous in Jesus name make her whole right now God make her family whole her father God that he might see in Jesus name we pray amen
It simply means 'to greet'. Paul, in his letters, often passed on his salutations (greetings) to those he knew there or had laboured with him in the ministry.
Many have sought To find peace I life in many ways, some thought all of life's problems could or would be solved by money, It could buy you some things but not peace, some thought drugs and or alcohol was the answer, Only to find themselves in worse shape, Others thought it came through love of others only to find themself going through bad relationships and marriages, but I've found that true peace, only comes through prayer and a relationship with Jesus. Don't worry about it, pray about it, Thank you Jesus! You are my PEACE that passes ALL understanding,
Tom, I don't own the KJV by Thomas Nelson, but was able to download a NKJV by Nelson to have a peek in it. In that one, Gen 1:2 does show the Spirit with a capital 'S'.
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these ALSO resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, REPROBATE concerning the faith.
9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
13 But evil men and seducers shall WAX WORSE AND WORSE, deceiving, and being deceived.
Does anyone else worry about the United States as a country?
I don't wish to be negative, because just like Phil 4:8 says we should be positive. But I think we should also keep our eyes open, be on guard, and wear the armor of God. Matthew 25:13. The Bible talks about the rampant evil of Sodom and Gomorrah and the violence, the lust, the unnatural sexual relations, and probably any sin imaginable being committed 24/7. And when I think of the US I see the same thing occurring. The trend is the mainstream culture embracing the same evil. Anything and everything evil is deemed 'good' to them and 'progressive' and 'empowering'. We are now seeing open terrorism and violence in many of our cities which is allowed by the corrupt mayors. We see DAs bought out by donors and told to release all criminals. We have states releasing much of their criminals from prison back into our neighborhoods to commit more oppression on innocents. We see open rejecting of God and Christianity, even persecuting Christians in public. We see open homosexuality and giving them special privileges beyond anyone else. We see false gods being elevated that part of culture seems to worship. We see media pushing propaganda and lies to deceive people into falsely assuming things and hating each other. We see people preferring lies over truth and disagreeing on what reality even is just like Romans 1:25.
Where will it end? Is God preparing to severely punish the country for its evil? Will it tear itself apart and fall just like other big countries in the past? Is this a sign of the end times?
Ralph, Malachi 3:1 Behold I (Jesus) will send my (Jesus') messenger (John the Baptist) , and he (John) shall prepare the way before me (Jesus): And the Lord (Jesus) whom you seek, shall suddenly come to his (Jesus) temple ( I Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you) , even the messenger of the covenant (Jesus), whom ye delight in: behold he (Jesus) shall come, saith the Lord of host. Matthew 3:1-3 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea. (vs) 2 And saying, repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. (vs) 3 For this is he (Elijah) that was spoken of by the prophet E-sai-as (Isaiah), Isaiah 40:3 saying, the voice of one (John) crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord (Jesus), make his (Jesus') paths straight. May the Spirit grace you with his understanding.
And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.(Mathew 11:7-10)
Ralph Jr and Sarah Mutchler Mutchler on Philippians 4:19 - 4 years ago
I had asked a question about the verse read in: Malachi 4:5; earlier of who would be the Prophet to come that is called: Elijah. I do believe that Elijah, was Jesus Christ. Because the name: Elijah, means a miracle worker and God is. Amen.
Might I also add, the communist regime was/is by far the most ruthless and vile means of government. If people thought Auschwitz was bad, why not take a look at the hundreds of millions massacred by the Reds before a WWII and after. Lets look at the death toll Islam is racking up. Afrikan tribes hacking people up with machetes. No, this current dilemma we are in with international riots and a pandemic of flu-like proportions, is not apocalyptic. It is merely a more obvious evil than what we are used to. Yes, the end is ever more near and what is happening is as the days of Noah. Unfortunately what we see is just a conglomerate of what has always been there.
That will always result in what is best.
Anxiety or being full of care or worry always results from not completely turning the situation over to God. We all have the tendency to give things to God only to take them back and try to handle them ourselves again. Anxiety is a clue to us that we have not fully entrusted things to Him.
The work of faith may involve giving back again and again. When we learn that and truly believe that God will do what ever is best, we will have a peace that no one will be able to comprehend.
God is not a genie in a bottle. He does what ever is truly good for those who trust Him. Even if our understanding does not allow us to see it now.
Peace with God means you really know Him and trust what He does. Jesus had this peace because He knew the Father.
Thank you
"God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?" Num 23:19
This was uttered by a pagan prophet who was prevented by God from pronouncing curses against Israel. It is truth.
Exodus 32 & 33 tell a compelling account of Israel rebelling against God and God expressing His anger in order to get across to us the level of anger and disappointment He had with them.
In 32:7-24 He says that He wants to destroy them and replace them with Moses and his descendants. But Moses intercedes for Israel and reminds God of His promises to Abraham Isaac and Jacob (AIJ). And finally, "And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people." Exo 32:14
God knew and planned all along that He would not utterly destroy them but fulfill His promises to AIJ.
Chapter 33 begins with God repeating His promise to AIJ. But He also said, "And I will send AN angel before thee;" Exo 33:2 not His own presence. In Exo 33:12-16 Moses intercedes for Israel and this gem, from the lips of The Lord is right in the middle.
"And He said, My Presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest." Exo 33:14
God gives us these instances where He appears to want to vent His wrath on sinners but then changes His mind, withholds justice and bestows unmerited grace. And as you read and study you will see that this is what God intended to do from the very beginning.
Although this promise was for Israel, wandering in the wilderness, Jesus is still the same.
"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me...Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." Heb 13:5-6,8
i am looking at the times we are living and its looking like the end times
and the times are strange ,evil and fear ,lies confusing people ..to act in way
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yours
peter underwood
Where will it end? Answer: Read the Book of Revelations and you will find your answer. IN HIM!
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these ALSO resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, REPROBATE concerning the faith.
9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
13 But evil men and seducers shall WAX WORSE AND WORSE, deceiving, and being deceived.
I don't wish to be negative, because just like Phil 4:8 says we should be positive. But I think we should also keep our eyes open, be on guard, and wear the armor of God. Matthew 25:13. The Bible talks about the rampant evil of Sodom and Gomorrah and the violence, the lust, the unnatural sexual relations, and probably any sin imaginable being committed 24/7. And when I think of the US I see the same thing occurring. The trend is the mainstream culture embracing the same evil. Anything and everything evil is deemed 'good' to them and 'progressive' and 'empowering'. We are now seeing open terrorism and violence in many of our cities which is allowed by the corrupt mayors. We see DAs bought out by donors and told to release all criminals. We have states releasing much of their criminals from prison back into our neighborhoods to commit more oppression on innocents. We see open rejecting of God and Christianity, even persecuting Christians in public. We see open homosexuality and giving them special privileges beyond anyone else. We see false gods being elevated that part of culture seems to worship. We see media pushing propaganda and lies to deceive people into falsely assuming things and hating each other. We see people preferring lies over truth and disagreeing on what reality even is just like Romans 1:25.
Where will it end? Is God preparing to severely punish the country for its evil? Will it tear itself apart and fall just like other big countries in the past? Is this a sign of the end times?
8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.(Mathew 11:7-10)