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Are there any other Proofs about Christ and other Bible matters other than Bible
Redbird:
Thank you, Nelson,
That was powerful. ;D
Peace to you, Lisa
hillsbororiver:
Hi Nelson,
Yours is another thought provoking post, the points you raised deserve to be meditated on. I know first hand how discouraging even deflating it can be to give an honest and truthful (scriptural) answer to a person only to see it rejected or ignored, from our limited perspective we might view this as a "waste of time" or feel "what's the use?" Until the Spirit opens one's eyes they are not capable of seeing anything spiritual. Also, are we really able to see how we ourselves are being used by His Spirit? If we do not get instant gratification (agreement) are His Words spoken through us really being wasted? Or will they be remembered at a time of His choosing?
Isa 55:11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
Going back to the apostles even after walking with the Lord for over 3 years what did they really understand before Pentecost? Not much, in fact next to nothing. We all must remember this when a tinge of disappointment hangs over us when our (spirit directed) words are misunderstood or ignored.
As far as worldly expectations of believers is concerned we should not be consumed by what others think and say about us, sure that is easier said than done but remember;
Joh 15:18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
The bottom line and inspiration in our journey should be (again sometimes easier said than done);
Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Peace,
Joe
little rock:
keep praying and ask God for faith remember ask and it will be given to you ,seek and you will find ,Knock and the door will be opened to you.for everyone who asks recieves ,he who seeks finds,and to him who knocks,the door will be opened.which of you,if his son asks for bread,will give him a stone?or if he asks for a fish will give him a snake?if you,then,though you are evil,know how to give good gifts to your children,how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!Faith is a gift ,God looks upon the heart of man if in your heart you desire for unshakable faith then do not worry ,but seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.
may the Lord bless you will unshakable faith and knowledge of his will for your life. :)
Gods peace to you Little Rock
skydreamers:
Nelson, thanks for such an inspiring post! Very Cool.
Gena, I feel like I could have said these exact same words myself!:
--- Quote ---In the last couple of years, my emotions and thoughts have been like a roller-coaster ride. High highs and low lows. Why did God do this, why isn't life more like this, why didn't God do it this way, this is too hard, I wish I could go back, this doesn't make any sense, why, why, why........OMG this is so awesome, yes, this is it, this is the truth!, God is so awesome, God knows what He is doing, what a fabulous plan, I can't wait for the All in All....
See what I mean? One thing, well several, staying in the Word, praying to keep "intimacy" w/ God, reading BT, and this forum is helping keep me grounded and at least staying in the middle (not so bi-polar).
--- End quote ---
Always good to know, we are not alone in our travels to the truth.....
Peace and love to you,
Diana
YellowStone:
Hey Nelson,
I want to thank you for a very spiritual post. Your words echo the truth in my heart perfectly. Many times in the past I have slaved over finding the "correct" way to say something only to give up in frustration because the words would not come. They came not, for a reason, for "I" was searching for them from the physical and not the spiritual; my physical being became frustrated while the spirit of truth merely laughed. :)
However, just like the verse you referenced:
Lu 21:14,15: Settle, then, to your hearts, not to meditate beforehand to reply, for I will give to you a mouth and wisdom that all your opposers shall not be able to refute or resist
I have learned to seek not with my eyes and ears but instead with my heart, and the words do come, just as was promised. For we must never forget that the truth needs us not for support; neither will it be weakened if it falls on deafend ears.
2Cr 13:8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
I particularly liked your inclusion of Romans 1:20, for as many will attest, this is one Sctripture that I speak of regularly. Possibly, because when God first openned my spiritual eyes and ears I began seeing and hearing Him everywhere.
Yet this should not surprise us, for we are told that:
Jer 29:13 ...ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
I would also like to comment on searching for truth. When Jesus spoke of the woman who lost a peice of silver, he gave particular emphasize to her diligent search.
Luk 15:8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find [it]?
Should we not similarly sweep all of Gods creation, including that which is seen and that which is not for God's truth. The woman did not wait for her peice of silver to return, and neither should we (IMHO) wait until we "read" another truth on bible-truths or this forum.
We are here only by the mercy of God. We have been given a truth that many are UNABLE to understand, they cannot hear it, because they know not what to listen for, nor can they see it, because likewise, they know not what to see. However, we have been granted a portion of the Spirit of Truth. Should we be satisfied and unconcerned, hoping that God to grant us more understanding when we need it?
I think not; for I believe our gift of truth should be treated in the same manner as the talents in the following parable.
Mat 25:14 ¶ For [the kingdom of heaven is] as a man travelling into a far country, [who] called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
Mat 25:15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
Mat 25:16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made [them] other five talents.
Mat 25:17 And likewise he that [had received] two, he also gained other two.
Mat 25:18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
Mat 25:19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
Mat 25:20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
Mat 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, [thou] good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Mat 25:22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
Mat 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Mat 25:24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
Mat 25:25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, [there] thou hast [that is] thine.
Mat 25:26 His lord answered and said unto him, [Thou] wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
Mat 25:27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and [then] at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
Mat 25:28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give [it] unto him which hath ten talents.
Mat 25:29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
I see the connection between the talents and the Truth very clearly. The Spirit of Truth can be found in the least likely of places. If it were easy to find, why then would we need to search? But there is a cavet here. We must not bury what we have learned like the servant who was given just one talent; no, rather we must use the truth that we have been given in order to gain truth. Is this not what Brother Ray himself is doing? Is it merely chance that Ray was the fortunate one amongst us? I think not?
We should not shut ourselves off from anyone or anything spiritually, "Because that which is known of God is manifest among them, for God did manifest it to them, for the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world, by the things made being understood, are plainly seen, both His eternal power and Godhead--to their being inexcusable" (Ro 1:20)
This is not to say that we should believe everything, but rather we should search diligently for the truth and testing the spirits constantly, just as John instructed.
1Jo 4:1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
These are just my thoughts as inspired by Nelsons post! :)
Comments are welcome,
Love to all in Christ,
Darren
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