What a comforting message we have here. There was a problem with Hagar and Sarah. in v.9 God tells Hagar to go back to Sarah. Hagar was having trouble with Sarah. She did go back because now she knew God's will. It appears Sarah was the problem. We may have to be around people who don't like us in order to accomplish God's will. Especially in the work place. Hagar went back. She was blessed with favor and good things come our way when we are in God's will. Moses hung out with a people who wanted to stone him--his own people. Mercy is a great thing as we live around those who don't like us. God gives us more attention in those times to comfort and bless us.
I have experienced this myself. Never knew so many people were standing with me in my hard times. it is all grace. It was when things were going wrong that I found how much they cared. He brought them out of the closet so to speak. The steps of the righteous are ordered of the Lord--even if they make mistakes. He keeps us on track.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Gen. 15:8-9 how shall we know?
We see a real picture of our full redemption here. Also the quarantee. It all starts with a question. Abraham says How shall I know? Notice that God already revealed that he will give him the full inheritance. The bible shows us that also. see Eph. 1:14 ---- Col.1:12---- Col. 3:24--- Heb. 9:15---
in Col.1:12 the word partakers there means associates. We are joined together with Jesus to be receivers of our inheritance.
What is the answer to so many questions that come God's way to receiving from him his wonderful promises. v.9 The answer is a covenant made through sacrifice. In our case it is Jesus the Lamb. He can pay no more for it is paid in full. Jesus said on the cross it is finished. The word salvation means the total supply of every need. it is used many times in the bible . Not just being born again but any blessing God gave. David says it often in the Psalms. The bottom line is Abraham did receive the promise of the land and so did Israel. We have that seed who is Jesus.
in Col.1:12 the word partakers there means associates. We are joined together with Jesus to be receivers of our inheritance.
What is the answer to so many questions that come God's way to receiving from him his wonderful promises. v.9 The answer is a covenant made through sacrifice. In our case it is Jesus the Lamb. He can pay no more for it is paid in full. Jesus said on the cross it is finished. The word salvation means the total supply of every need. it is used many times in the bible . Not just being born again but any blessing God gave. David says it often in the Psalms. The bottom line is Abraham did receive the promise of the land and so did Israel. We have that seed who is Jesus.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Gen. 15:5 innumerable grace
God is tremendous in numbers. In Heb.12:22 we have the angels are innumerable. In Heb. 11:12 stars and sand are the same. If we look around us we see many things in a innumerable amount. One of the attributes of God speaks of all sufficiency. That would ammount to innumerable sufficiency. He has forgiven us from innumerable sins. That is innumerable grace. We have many enemies. darkness and light don't get along. We must manifest light towards the darkness. God has promised to be that light. Through Jesus we have all the light we need to overcome and be victorious. We must throw out the lying thoughts the enemy place in the mind by casting them down as vain imaginations. They may come but we confess that is not my life only a passing lying thought planted by the evil one. Remember God looks on the heart not the thoughts--the devil can plant thoughts. We just reject them and say I live by Jesus now.
Yes al that does fit in ith the passage. We are the seed of Abraham--read Gal.3: all. We are the innumerable seed--one of them. We have innumerable graces to help us stay as one of those seeds.
We see disasters around us. They do innumerable damage. When the walls of Jericho fell down , that was a big damage that shows how big the power of God is. That is a grace of protection that we desire. Looks like the enemy has the upper hand. It took the hands of one man Samson to pull the pillars of the temple down. But just think we raise our hands in praise to God and he pulls down strongholds. We are full of God's grace and innumerable love. God fights for us through our praise.
Yes al that does fit in ith the passage. We are the seed of Abraham--read Gal.3: all. We are the innumerable seed--one of them. We have innumerable graces to help us stay as one of those seeds.
We see disasters around us. They do innumerable damage. When the walls of Jericho fell down , that was a big damage that shows how big the power of God is. That is a grace of protection that we desire. Looks like the enemy has the upper hand. It took the hands of one man Samson to pull the pillars of the temple down. But just think we raise our hands in praise to God and he pulls down strongholds. We are full of God's grace and innumerable love. God fights for us through our praise.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Gen. 15:1 more than a shield of metal.
We have some wonderful things from the Lord. It is through understanding that we appropriate them. It is truly a wonderful blessing to be called to preach. The easy part is the messsage, it's the reaction from people that is the most difficult. A person who is open minded will try to figure if the message is from God and then be a loving person by not over stepping his discernment by arguing and those things. Not to say that bad error is to be laughed at. Well for me I'm a peace maker and still would over turn the tables in the temple if it were neccessary.
This shield that God is for Abraham goes a little deeper than would be seen on the surfice. Let's dig in and feed on that. The Lord to be a shield is quite different than that metal thing. God himself will be that shield. Look at Deut. 33:29 this shield is help to man. He will protect from enemies and that is the way most relate to the shield, a war instrument. Ps. 5:12 tells us that a shield, which is God is also favor and grace.
2 Sa. 22:36 shows us a shield of salvation--- not using it as a born again experience. Said that because salvation includes a living active God doing great things for us in the now.
Here is a little side. When the Greek soldier had a shield, if he lost ir or threw it away it was punishable by death. In Heb. 10:35 it tells us cast not away your confidence which has great recompence of reward.
confidence goes with faith. Eph.6 calls it our shield of faith. So faith is believing God for anything.
God as our shield is all inclusive. Whatever we need to protect us would be anything--- whatsoever you ask the father in my name he will give it to you--why?-- so the father can be glorified through the son.
What is it you need? Jesus would say let it be unto you according to your faith.
Today the world doesn't believe in Jesus. It is a certain amount of people who do. The world always has to develope what they need.
If you hang around a generous rich man, you don't need money. If you don't you have to go get it another way. So if you don't need God you invent every device for survival. Take healing for example. A pill would take place of a miracle. The world has to get well that's no option. There is no use telling them to believe for a miracle. The point is we were of this world born to take the relief of that pill. It will always be that way until we find a alternative.
God is my shield of health. Proof of this is I haven't had a pill or been to the Dr. 38 years. Honestly it was one time, I had to go because a accident at work. Had to go but refused the medicine which the nurse said you can refuse it. went home that same night. So I didn't really go I was carried. Well will tell you a little more-- I was cut in half. Only one inch of bone held two halves together. To gross to tell more but in 3 days was full well. To close this will say this shield is a shield of faith to believe God for whatever you need for your life that protects and keeps you secure.
This shield that God is for Abraham goes a little deeper than would be seen on the surfice. Let's dig in and feed on that. The Lord to be a shield is quite different than that metal thing. God himself will be that shield. Look at Deut. 33:29 this shield is help to man. He will protect from enemies and that is the way most relate to the shield, a war instrument. Ps. 5:12 tells us that a shield, which is God is also favor and grace.
2 Sa. 22:36 shows us a shield of salvation--- not using it as a born again experience. Said that because salvation includes a living active God doing great things for us in the now.
Here is a little side. When the Greek soldier had a shield, if he lost ir or threw it away it was punishable by death. In Heb. 10:35 it tells us cast not away your confidence which has great recompence of reward.
confidence goes with faith. Eph.6 calls it our shield of faith. So faith is believing God for anything.
God as our shield is all inclusive. Whatever we need to protect us would be anything--- whatsoever you ask the father in my name he will give it to you--why?-- so the father can be glorified through the son.
What is it you need? Jesus would say let it be unto you according to your faith.
Today the world doesn't believe in Jesus. It is a certain amount of people who do. The world always has to develope what they need.
If you hang around a generous rich man, you don't need money. If you don't you have to go get it another way. So if you don't need God you invent every device for survival. Take healing for example. A pill would take place of a miracle. The world has to get well that's no option. There is no use telling them to believe for a miracle. The point is we were of this world born to take the relief of that pill. It will always be that way until we find a alternative.
God is my shield of health. Proof of this is I haven't had a pill or been to the Dr. 38 years. Honestly it was one time, I had to go because a accident at work. Had to go but refused the medicine which the nurse said you can refuse it. went home that same night. So I didn't really go I was carried. Well will tell you a little more-- I was cut in half. Only one inch of bone held two halves together. To gross to tell more but in 3 days was full well. To close this will say this shield is a shield of faith to believe God for whatever you need for your life that protects and keeps you secure.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Gen. 14:23 scriptural prosperity
There's no doubt, Abraham makes it clear. God is glorified when we receive from him our blessings.
It is possible to have many things and say God gave them. The king of Sodom who is rich wants to give to Abraham many things, but proof here that not all things come from God.
Yes it's true God made all things. He wants us to have many blessings. The devil offered Jesus the world if he would bow down and worship him. Matt.4.
IF YOU BEG FOR MONEY WHEN YOU PREACH, MOST LIKELY YOU DIDN'T ASK GOD AND WAIT FOR IT TO COME.
Paul when he was in prison said the evil men preach Jesus to contend with him. Paul let them know no problem at least Jesus is preached.
God is glorified when his people are blessed. He said ask and receive. Let it be unto you according to your faith.
Remember if you give to a false minister you are supporting his evils. So always pray and you will find the man of God. Then you will be blessed by God and not one like the king of Sodom. Our father owns the cattle on a 1,000 hills. amen.
It is possible to have many things and say God gave them. The king of Sodom who is rich wants to give to Abraham many things, but proof here that not all things come from God.
Yes it's true God made all things. He wants us to have many blessings. The devil offered Jesus the world if he would bow down and worship him. Matt.4.
IF YOU BEG FOR MONEY WHEN YOU PREACH, MOST LIKELY YOU DIDN'T ASK GOD AND WAIT FOR IT TO COME.
Paul when he was in prison said the evil men preach Jesus to contend with him. Paul let them know no problem at least Jesus is preached.
God is glorified when his people are blessed. He said ask and receive. Let it be unto you according to your faith.
Remember if you give to a false minister you are supporting his evils. So always pray and you will find the man of God. Then you will be blessed by God and not one like the king of Sodom. Our father owns the cattle on a 1,000 hills. amen.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Gen. 14:16-28 . Restore and reward.
That righteous Abraham not only goes and gets the goods which were given by God, and taken away, but he receives a tremendous meeting with a king who has a very important place in the bible.
As we examine what Abraham did in helping others to recover their blessings, Abraham pictures what Melchisedec reveals.
Heb.7:1 He is the priest of the most high God. Jesus who is now our great high priest . Like Melchisedec who has a never ending priesthood, prays in heaven for us to be strong against our foes. Also to have grace through all circumstances He undertakes our cause. This is that which Abraham was doing for others. Abraham was not able to know Jesus like we do so now we understand that meaning of Melchisede So Jesus now is filling that place of doing for us what Abraham did for his people. But of coarse that is on a far greater level and amount of grace.
As we examine what Abraham did in helping others to recover their blessings, Abraham pictures what Melchisedec reveals.
Heb.7:1 He is the priest of the most high God. Jesus who is now our great high priest . Like Melchisedec who has a never ending priesthood, prays in heaven for us to be strong against our foes. Also to have grace through all circumstances He undertakes our cause. This is that which Abraham was doing for others. Abraham was not able to know Jesus like we do so now we understand that meaning of Melchisede So Jesus now is filling that place of doing for us what Abraham did for his people. But of coarse that is on a far greater level and amount of grace.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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