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I have a question that might seem dumb
aqrinc:
Kathy,
Sorry i missed your earlier comment; to take a look at ourselves. I have done that very thing, my log broke
the mirror because i could not see clearly so kept trying to get closer. Now i am afraid to try to really look
at myself because i know that what i always saw was really blurred and that is way bad enough.
Marlene,
You are stuck with us for the aions of the aions so please start getting used to swinging back. LOL ;D
george.
--- Quote from: Ninny on November 09, 2008, 05:26:11 PM ---Well, George we can all take a look at ourselves and I am not easily offended! ;D I think I saw a little splinter in my eye earlier today! :D
Richard Shut up about the KFC already! Can't you see that we are going to get in trouble? ::) You know that pretty soon Craig is going to wake up and then we're in for it! (yum biscuits!) :-X
I'm sorry Marlene, it is so hard to keep these guys in line! ;) It is a hard job, but someone has to do it! ;)
Just listen to Beloved and Arc, they will give you sound advice! (for real).
We love you, praying for you!
Kathy :)
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Ninny:
Longhorn, go back to picking ticks off the mule's butt! I have already had to warn Richard about talking about KFC, now you with the pretzels and beer!
Marlene, do you see what I mean here? Ok all we need is Musicman to show up with more beer talk and there you will have just what I meant at the beginning :o ya get no respect around here!
Well it's bedtime for me! Have fun! ;D
Kathy :)
Marlene:
God Bless Every One of You. I sometimes get to serious. But, now I just want to laugh at how stupid I was when you dont even know what motivated me. LOL
George, Lots of your post have often helped me. Along with others. Hey , We are just all one big family logs and all. LOL Oh, George I have no intentions of leaving unless the Lord takes me out.
In His Love,
Marlene
Ninny:
Yaay Marlene! I'm glad you're hangin' with us! It's great to have friends, isn't it!! ;D
Kathy :D
hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: Marlene on November 09, 2008, 01:42:04 PM ---Hello, I have to say something. I am a little hurt at some of the replies on here. But, now I know that you do not realize why I asked this. I am new to Ray's teaching. Yes, we never know who believes like this about food. It just might not always be the organized church. But, it has taught me not to be hurt. Because, Christ is right "Father They Know Not What They Do.". I still love you all.
In His Love,
Marlene
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Hi Marlene,
I think you have seen that some of the membership was having a bit of fun speculating on this subject (this is the Off Topics section so folks will tend to be a little less serious) and not really making light of your question, to be honest I can see this a couple of ways to me there is not yet a definitive answer.
There are some interesting references to "eating" and "drinking" in Luke that I wanted to present;
Luk 22:15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
Christ is the Passover, but yet he literally ate the Passover as well!
Luk 22:16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
Was this fulfillment the death and resurrection of our Lord? Hence the broiled fish on the beach?
Luk 22:17 And he took the cup and gave thanks and said,
Luk 22:18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
Is this pointing to the time Christ and the New Jerusalem (His Bride) descend to earth? Is this when Christ will "drink of the fruit of the vine, the wedding feast?" Eating and drinking are not bad things but I can reasonably say that we all know a spiritual body would not require physical food for sustenance, but what if there is a spiritual benefit for consuming a literal meal from food and drink from the New Jerusalem? By "literal meal" I am not suggesting fried chicken and burgers but the shared fellowship and comfortable environment that often accompanies an unhurried, nutricious meal among loved ones, like Thanksgiving or even at one of the Conferences! I actually have thought of this as I was sitting at supper with other members at a Mobile or Nashville Conference.
We may not need food for sustenance in the next realm but we may be given the joyful experience of gathering together for a heavenly version of a sit down happy family get together feast!
Luk 22:29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
Luk 22:30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
I know there are some who say "we are in the Kingdom now" well that is something I believe is still future, we have the promise, we have the earnest or down payment but we have not collected the full inheritence yet. I don't believe He is quite done with us at this time.....
Act 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Is there anyone here that has passed though the tribulation and have already entered the Kingdom? ;)
Again, I am not suggesting a definitive answer to your question Marlene, just thinking out loud.....
Peace,
Joe
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