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hillsbororiver:
Hi George,

We all need reminders every now and then that all the things we go through have the ultimate purpose of preparing us for His glorious Kingdom.

1Pe 4:12  Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
 
1Pe 4:13  But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Peace,

Joe

hillsbororiver:
There seems to be so much wisdom to be mined in the history of Abraham and Sarah, I wish I could understand it all, there are a couple interesting parallels with Adam and Eve, the first one is a mirror image (the opposite) though.

When Adam contemplated separation from Eve he was willing to die rather than lose her but when Abraham was contemplating what his own fate might be if he stayed with Sarah (twice) he was willing to separate from her and even deny she was his wife.

The other thing I was thinking about was this;

Gen 3:6  And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

Gen 16:2  And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.

Both of the above show disobedience and a lack of faith on not only the woman but the man as well after he followed the reasoning of the woman rather than the Word of God. It is fascinating how these acts of disobedience yet fulfill the ultimate plan and purpose of God, how evil is used to bring about His creation of (eventual) perfect Sons and Daughters.

Peace,

Joe

OBrenda:
Those are good points Joe!

I can see in my life where I have been like Eve & Sara, trying to compromise to make things work out.  It's good to know in every poor decision's we make, God is bigger and his will, will be accomplished!

YSIC,
Brenda

hillsbororiver:
Hi Brenda,

I think we all can honestly say we have done this, using our own reasoning rather than intently listening to what God is saying and showing us.

Pro 14:12  There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

You know in the bigger picture of all this we have the churches (prophetically spoken of as the "woman") who are continuing down this path of disobedience and teaching their own reasoning rather than His Word.

Rev 2:20  Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

The beautiful thing is that it is all of God and His mercy will be displayed for all to see as this "woman" is also going to be eventually immersed in the glory of Christ and become a member of His immortal family!

Peace,

Joe   

aqrinc:
To All Who See This,

When i truly contemplate the Scriptures the picture is dizzying and stunningly Glorious.
The Master Builder using HIS Substance to turn dirt (us) into HIS very Essence. Doing
this because HE WILL Have Sons and Daughters with every right and privilege HE HAS
to GIVE to us.

I am; Bowing Now Confessing Now That Jesus Christ Is Lord To The Glory OF GOD THE FATHER.

Charity Grace Love Faith Power Longsuffering and Hope,

george. :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

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