It appears that God is doing something that is not understood by Abraham. It was a trouble to him because he thought he would carry out to the full the offering of his son. God's ways seem strange to us but he has our best interests in mind.
1. it was all to reveal God would provide.
2. He was on the Mount where Jesus was the lamb to be offered one day but not in his time.
3. To be tested was not a bad thing but a good one.
To have faith in this day and time we now live in is very difficult. The be obedient part is to hard for people to handle. If a person is asked to believe a promise for healing, They will go to man for help.
The same for Abraham to do a thing that seems to hurt. People today will not do a thing they think will hurt. Pain is the thing they will not tolerate . No way then are they going to offer their Issaac.
The promise of God to Abraham was he will provide. God will provide for us the same. like the lamb, our healing by God's power is a sure thing.. He will provide our healing.
It is certain that we will come to no harm---not even the Drs. possible mistakes.
God provided the Lamb for us. Matt. 8:17 KJV.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Gen. 21:1,22,33 3 steps to faith.
1. v.1 The promise God makes is backed up by the word that he had spoken. God fulfilled the word of promise that he spoke to them. Heb. 1: He has spoken to us by his son. All that is in the new testament is his word to us.
2. v.22 Even others saw that God was with Abraham in all he does. Isaiah was made to understand this and uses the word God is with us ---Immanuel.--God is with us. He is in us by the Holy Spirit.
3. v.33 The everlasting God--- This is who God is. Not just any god. eternal God reveals his faithfulness to do all he has said he would do. He isn't limited by time, he is in the now in our yesterday, today and tomorrow all at the same moment. As we sit in what is called time, God is already working in our tomorrows to bless ,provide and give victory in every way.---stay focused on him he will do wonders. He actually has done wonders in our tomorrows before they get here. One example of this truth is the book of Revelation from chapter 4: on is all future we haven't seen yet. It all appears as if done in detail. We who are his sons are seen there also in the millenium and heaven places.
summary----God is faithful to his promises, he is with us, and he is already working in our tomorrows. The rest is just believe it and that is faith.
2. v.22 Even others saw that God was with Abraham in all he does. Isaiah was made to understand this and uses the word God is with us ---Immanuel.--God is with us. He is in us by the Holy Spirit.
3. v.33 The everlasting God--- This is who God is. Not just any god. eternal God reveals his faithfulness to do all he has said he would do. He isn't limited by time, he is in the now in our yesterday, today and tomorrow all at the same moment. As we sit in what is called time, God is already working in our tomorrows to bless ,provide and give victory in every way.---stay focused on him he will do wonders. He actually has done wonders in our tomorrows before they get here. One example of this truth is the book of Revelation from chapter 4: on is all future we haven't seen yet. It all appears as if done in detail. We who are his sons are seen there also in the millenium and heaven places.
summary----God is faithful to his promises, he is with us, and he is already working in our tomorrows. The rest is just believe it and that is faith.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Gen. 20:4-6 Sleep or no sleep --God visits.
It was exciting just to see that God was willing to protect many or just one person. Here he protects one, Sarah. In Egypt he protects many and delivers them out of Egypt. He uses Moses. Here he uses a king.
Kings and Pharaohs are subject to him.
Here a king has a dream and yet it is God talking to him. He is always talking to those who aren't born again. They need to listen. Notice this is a king and he dreams. In Esther the king Ahazerous cannot sleep and have a dream but God caused him to see Mordecai was forgotten. That was at the time he should be hanged. instead he is protected and given honor by the king.
The important thing to remember is we are dealing with a God of great wisdom. He uses many means to do great things. We just need to know that God doesn't just do a thing, but he does a great thing out of the treasures of his wisdom.
The more you study the bible you will find that God is very wise and extremely inteligent. Ask questions about why he does a thing the way he does. Don't be surprized if you can't understand it all.
Kings and Pharaohs are subject to him.
Here a king has a dream and yet it is God talking to him. He is always talking to those who aren't born again. They need to listen. Notice this is a king and he dreams. In Esther the king Ahazerous cannot sleep and have a dream but God caused him to see Mordecai was forgotten. That was at the time he should be hanged. instead he is protected and given honor by the king.
The important thing to remember is we are dealing with a God of great wisdom. He uses many means to do great things. We just need to know that God doesn't just do a thing, but he does a great thing out of the treasures of his wisdom.
The more you study the bible you will find that God is very wise and extremely inteligent. Ask questions about why he does a thing the way he does. Don't be surprized if you can't understand it all.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Gen. 19:21 Does God listen?
It is so encouraging to see God say--- see I have accepted thee in this also.
The prayer that was prayed was given, and went through the God of wisdom beyond human comprehension. We see God's awesome decision. Do you see the invite there? Nothing was to trivial, or much to ask. It appears that a man is talking with another man. The possibilities sudjest details consider. That would show how God could stand before Moses and say the details of the tabernacle.
The authority of God is there. God made decision and gave permission. I feel the fear of God as I tell this wonderful news that God listens. He knows my heart completely. I lean on his mercies at this time.
I give him more than words from my lips when I say I love him. I hear him now in the distant thunder. Oh the great power he has , to ask him to do for me and consider all my other requests of the past.
Over a year ago was standing in the living room and praying. It was spoken to me a mystery. It was something not known and it came very clear to me. A little over a year later was reading a commentary on the bible and there was the same word for word mystery.
Remember how God came and talked with Adam and Eve in the garden? God spoke to them very clearly and they were in hiding.
The mysterry of Adam ,was that Jesus is called the 2nd Adam. Out of Adam's side came his bride Eve. Out of Jesus side came the bride of Christ. They are those who believe in the blood as a atonement for the forgiveness of sins. That blood purchased our redemption. We then became his spiritual bride.
The prayer that was prayed was given, and went through the God of wisdom beyond human comprehension. We see God's awesome decision. Do you see the invite there? Nothing was to trivial, or much to ask. It appears that a man is talking with another man. The possibilities sudjest details consider. That would show how God could stand before Moses and say the details of the tabernacle.
The authority of God is there. God made decision and gave permission. I feel the fear of God as I tell this wonderful news that God listens. He knows my heart completely. I lean on his mercies at this time.
I give him more than words from my lips when I say I love him. I hear him now in the distant thunder. Oh the great power he has , to ask him to do for me and consider all my other requests of the past.
Over a year ago was standing in the living room and praying. It was spoken to me a mystery. It was something not known and it came very clear to me. A little over a year later was reading a commentary on the bible and there was the same word for word mystery.
Remember how God came and talked with Adam and Eve in the garden? God spoke to them very clearly and they were in hiding.
The mysterry of Adam ,was that Jesus is called the 2nd Adam. Out of Adam's side came his bride Eve. Out of Jesus side came the bride of Christ. They are those who believe in the blood as a atonement for the forgiveness of sins. That blood purchased our redemption. We then became his spiritual bride.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Gen. 18:33 a talk with God.
Here is a man who has the priviledge to talk with God and God talk back. It is very evident where the bible comes from in this. The whole O.T. shows this that God talks with people. The N.T. shows God talks to people through the son of God. Jesus baptism shows where the father says this is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased. He couldn't be a sinner then. If he is a son he doesn't have to be born again. He is a son then. He pleased the father. He heard the father and obeyed him in all things.
Hagar left home and God spoke to her to tell her go back home.
Paul heard God by the Holy Spirit. The Spirit and Jesus are always in union. Jacob heard God speak and wrestled with him. That's why the angel couldn't tell him his name. His name was not ever revealed till the N.T.. Isaiah also called him wonderful----and councilor, prince of peace. He told Jacob his name was wonderful.
Jesus was the Prophet who spoke to the first saints. personally. That is God speaking to people.
Here is one of many testimonies that happened to me. Was out sharing the gospel in Fla. went to a neighborhood area. The instructions came clearly to me , turn right. went down one block---turn right again. Went down half a block and therre was a group of several people in the yard. Then I knew this was the place. I shared the gospel with them and everyone prayed that was there and received Jesus as their savior. They were all joyful after that.
Another time a fellow said to me the Lord told him to meet my need. he put 80 bucks in my hand. I didn't even know him. He drove me home because I needed a ride. He handed me some tapes because his tape player was broken. The tapes were from a church 2 hours away and the other 12 hours away. both in which I had attended. One thing for sure he answers prayers which he hears. He is a living God and personally involved with us.
Hagar left home and God spoke to her to tell her go back home.
Paul heard God by the Holy Spirit. The Spirit and Jesus are always in union. Jacob heard God speak and wrestled with him. That's why the angel couldn't tell him his name. His name was not ever revealed till the N.T.. Isaiah also called him wonderful----and councilor, prince of peace. He told Jacob his name was wonderful.
Jesus was the Prophet who spoke to the first saints. personally. That is God speaking to people.
Here is one of many testimonies that happened to me. Was out sharing the gospel in Fla. went to a neighborhood area. The instructions came clearly to me , turn right. went down one block---turn right again. Went down half a block and therre was a group of several people in the yard. Then I knew this was the place. I shared the gospel with them and everyone prayed that was there and received Jesus as their savior. They were all joyful after that.
Another time a fellow said to me the Lord told him to meet my need. he put 80 bucks in my hand. I didn't even know him. He drove me home because I needed a ride. He handed me some tapes because his tape player was broken. The tapes were from a church 2 hours away and the other 12 hours away. both in which I had attended. One thing for sure he answers prayers which he hears. He is a living God and personally involved with us.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Gen. 17:6-8 no gimmicks
We see in this passage, God giving all these things. He gives Abraham a covenant, Canaan, and a nation. No money was asked for. No give to get principles. Just a faith that believes God. It is after doubt and unbelief come in that people start having to do things to make money. ____God is still God though!!!------ Many ministers have fallen into mischief because they don't trust God when they cannot see God working. God is always at work.
The point to make here is that a son of God doesn't have to beg and plead with God. He is a son or daughter of the most high. Look at this. Gen. 18:14 is anything to hard for the Lord.
Rom. 4:13 shows Abraham will be the heir of the world.
4:16 shows that the seed which is us, by faith also. He is the father of us. Jesus came from his descendancy. Matt. 21:38 Jesus here is now the heir of the world.
In Jn. 15:15 no longer will we be called servants but friends. Abraham was called the friend of God.
Heb. 1:2 Jesus takes on the seed and he is heir of the world.
1 Cor. 3:21-23 all things are yours---the world and everything else. That is because it all belongs to Jesus now.
Rom. 8:17 we are his sons and joint heirs with him. *******************************
Many think they own things who buy them with a credit card. They are making payments now but it isn't theirs till payed for. Also they will pay more because of interest rates. Abraham is a good example of contentment, he lived in a tent. He was still happy with what he had.
Consider this---maybe you don't have a faith manifested house because God knew the time it takes to sell a house nowadays. Then he may want you to be ready to move where he leads you. In this times many are departing from the faith and then you find the Assembly your in closes and you have to move where another one is. A house could hold you up in that situation.
When God takes first place in your life many things must take second place. God wants us to be heirs together with him.
Rom. 5:3-5 putting all these 3 together we see that as we patiently wait in hope of what God promised us, the love of his Holy Spirit will be working wonderfully in love in our hearts to help us endure the waiting period. That is why the trying of our faith is more precious than gold. We will experience God tremendously in order that we grow closer to him and fulfil his will for us. Then all of a sudden we are blessed in life with him and then there that thing we prayed for appears. My laptop went dead for a few days, I prayed, all of a sudden it was working again. God has done so many awesome wonderful things for me, no need to question him about other things. God bless.
The point to make here is that a son of God doesn't have to beg and plead with God. He is a son or daughter of the most high. Look at this. Gen. 18:14 is anything to hard for the Lord.
Rom. 4:13 shows Abraham will be the heir of the world.
4:16 shows that the seed which is us, by faith also. He is the father of us. Jesus came from his descendancy. Matt. 21:38 Jesus here is now the heir of the world.
In Jn. 15:15 no longer will we be called servants but friends. Abraham was called the friend of God.
Heb. 1:2 Jesus takes on the seed and he is heir of the world.
1 Cor. 3:21-23 all things are yours---the world and everything else. That is because it all belongs to Jesus now.
Rom. 8:17 we are his sons and joint heirs with him. *******************************
Many think they own things who buy them with a credit card. They are making payments now but it isn't theirs till payed for. Also they will pay more because of interest rates. Abraham is a good example of contentment, he lived in a tent. He was still happy with what he had.
Consider this---maybe you don't have a faith manifested house because God knew the time it takes to sell a house nowadays. Then he may want you to be ready to move where he leads you. In this times many are departing from the faith and then you find the Assembly your in closes and you have to move where another one is. A house could hold you up in that situation.
When God takes first place in your life many things must take second place. God wants us to be heirs together with him.
Rom. 5:3-5 putting all these 3 together we see that as we patiently wait in hope of what God promised us, the love of his Holy Spirit will be working wonderfully in love in our hearts to help us endure the waiting period. That is why the trying of our faith is more precious than gold. We will experience God tremendously in order that we grow closer to him and fulfil his will for us. Then all of a sudden we are blessed in life with him and then there that thing we prayed for appears. My laptop went dead for a few days, I prayed, all of a sudden it was working again. God has done so many awesome wonderful things for me, no need to question him about other things. God bless.
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