This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life , so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. NIV
As believers in Christ, who in this world will tell us ONLY what we want to "Hear"? Who do you have in your "Trusted" circle of friends who is "Willing" to speak of what you often don't want to hear? The type of person who refuses to dance with your emotions or worry about how their message might somehow affect your relationship with them? Some might even suggest to their "Own Hurt"?
Why would any testimony that has to do with Christ and/or the Holy Spirit seem powerless today?More pointedly in terms of something said about either that's also found by the hearer to be "Believable"? In terms of anything considered "Believable", where is the proverbial line in the sand drawn with regards to some type of "Proof" or "Validation"?
Is there such thing as a person who has never been introduced to the Holy Spirit in a righteous manner? How would you interpret or distinguish between those tow considerations?
Years ago I engaged and old friend I hadn't seen in years in a conversation that gradually began to bleed over into a religious tone. Before I even got out of the gate and hit a good stride he very calmly looked at me and said, "I'm Good"! I asked him how so? He simply smiled and said "Don't waste your breath, I'm good with the whole "Jesus Thing"! Almost immediately the passage of scripture came to mind where Jesus was speaking said, "I stand at the door and I knock'!
In terms of an otherwise "Invisible" realm, to what or whom could anyone compare the interaction and power of the Spirit Of Christ to without "First" having "Heard the Truth"? Even if someone suggest they've been taught "about" the Holy Spirit, what then should ANY who suggest they've been taught expect and/or receive from the Spirit of God over the entire course of their remaining "Life span? Especially so if they've NOT been exposed to the "Truth" about the Lord?
Some might even suggest having heard the "Gospel"? And if the "Power of God" were to be considered directly relative to the "Gospel" in terms of all that God has entrusted to what is True, what then does anyone who suggest they've "Believed In Christ" receive from His person? As though conditionally based on the content of all they've believed to be true about Him in terms of Him being "Willing" to give?
And if what a person does believe to be true about Christ and His Spirit does NOT agree with what the person of Christ has already spoken about his own personage, what should such another person conclude? As if sifting through all rumors, wives tale(s) and/or "Folklore" trying to find absolutes?
Today we often hear people suggest, "You're Dead to me" whenever they want to try express some type of "Negative" relational statement. What exactly might just the opposite sound like once "Expressed"? Are we talking Alive in the flesh (body) or "Alive" and recognizable in the spiritual realm? As if a type of spiritual voice suggesting Jesus and His Apostle's we know, but who are "You"?
This invisible realm not to mean anything considered a type of tangible commodity, but something that's 'Valued" more so ONLY because of WHERE it is those same things are redeemable? A type of economy where potential has any real hope of one day being realized as such? Think of a type of coin that has no home? No home because it has no economy that continues to recognize its value?
What if the Power of God were presently being seen in this fashion? The power of God that has become 'Inert"? A type of powerless substance some might be failing to see same as if talking about the true potential of "Inertia" that is on the 'Move"?
On the move yet "Based" on what? A clear and concise delivery and unhindered "Reception" of something of "Value"? Especially so if the word(s) of God are 'Seen" as the primary reason those who share their testimony are also seen as if winning the "Same" type of battles that are common to "Man"?
1 Cor 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. NIV
Seeming heavy burdens that should otherwise seem lite because of historical winning record that only a Life in Christ can further advance?
What if this were the divine tract as to how the essence of "Revelation Knowledge" somehow reaches us individually, hence the richer development of common sense that was intended to mutually abide?
A type of revealing that continues to be relevant, applicable and without respect to "Whomever" it is that's plugged themselves into the character role in the moment?
A divine type of dispensation that has need of being revealed as though All mankind has need of hearing the same thing(s) whether they like it or NOT? Who gets to speak at length or even make mention of such things in this world, Right? Especially in terms of time allowances allocated for these type of "Meaningful" transfers?
Why would any testimony that has to do with Christ and/or the Holy Spirit seem powerless today?More pointedly in terms of something said about either that's also found by the hearer to be "Believable"? In terms of anything considered "Believable", where is the proverbial line in the sand drawn with regards to some type of "Proof" or "Validation"?
Is there such thing as a person who has never been introduced to the Holy Spirit in a righteous manner? How would you interpret or distinguish between those tow considerations?
Years ago I engaged and old friend I hadn't seen in years in a conversation that gradually began to bleed over into a religious tone. Before I even got out of the gate and hit a good stride he very calmly looked at me and said, "I'm Good"! I asked him how so? He simply smiled and said "Don't waste your breath, I'm good with the whole "Jesus Thing"! Almost immediately the passage of scripture came to mind where Jesus was speaking said, "I stand at the door and I knock'!
In terms of an otherwise "Invisible" realm, to what or whom could anyone compare the interaction and power of the Spirit Of Christ to without "First" having "Heard the Truth"? Even if someone suggest they've been taught "about" the Holy Spirit, what then should ANY who suggest they've been taught expect and/or receive from the Spirit of God over the entire course of their remaining "Life span? Especially so if they've NOT been exposed to the "Truth" about the Lord?
Some might even suggest having heard the "Gospel"? And if the "Power of God" were to be considered directly relative to the "Gospel" in terms of all that God has entrusted to what is True, what then does anyone who suggest they've "Believed In Christ" receive from His person? As though conditionally based on the content of all they've believed to be true about Him in terms of Him being "Willing" to give?
And if what a person does believe to be true about Christ and His Spirit does NOT agree with what the person of Christ has already spoken about his own personage, what should such another person conclude? As if sifting through all rumors, wives tale(s) and/or "Folklore" trying to find absolutes?
Today we often hear people suggest, "You're Dead to me" whenever they want to try express some type of "Negative" relational statement. What exactly might just the opposite sound like once "Expressed"? Are we talking Alive in the flesh (body) or "Alive" and recognizable in the spiritual realm? As if a type of spiritual voice suggesting Jesus and His Apostle's we know, but who are "You"?
This invisible realm not to mean anything considered a type of tangible commodity, but something that's 'Valued" more so ONLY because of WHERE it is those same things are redeemable? A type of economy where potential has any real hope of one day being realized as such? Think of a type of coin that has no home? No home because it has no economy that continues to recognize its value?
What if the Power of God were presently being seen in this fashion? The power of God that has become 'Inert"? A type of powerless substance some might be failing to see same as if talking about the true potential of "Inertia" that is on the 'Move"?
On the move yet "Based" on what? A clear and concise delivery and unhindered "Reception" of something of "Value"? Especially so if the word(s) of God are 'Seen" as the primary reason those who share their testimony are also seen as if winning the "Same" type of battles that are common to "Man"?
1 Cor 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. NIV
Seeming heavy burdens that should otherwise seem lite because of historical winning record that only a Life in Christ can further advance?
Is it not one thing to hear a story told about someone else, yet another to hear the relative essence (spirit) of what the story told is attempting to reveal? As compared to all that could otherwise translate within our own lives if we could just somehow "Hear" with our hearts?
What if this were the divine tract as to how the essence of "Revelation Knowledge" somehow reaches us individually, hence the richer development of common sense that was intended to mutually abide?
A type of revealing that continues to be relevant, applicable and without respect to "Whomever" it is that's plugged themselves into the character role in the moment?
A divine type of dispensation that has need of being revealed as though All mankind has need of hearing the same thing(s) whether they like it or NOT? Who gets to speak at length or even make mention of such things in this world, Right? Especially in terms of time allowances allocated for these type of "Meaningful" transfers?
Does a "Father" who's speaking from the platform of a "Father" need an invitation in order to not only speak, but also be "Heard"? Is deciding what is True in Life only by way of casting an individual "Ballot" of sorts in terms of who we individually "Make" a choice to listen to or NOT?
Exactly "When" does the heart of a father need 'Permission" to say or do what is "Right"?
Is True authority "Given" or well received? And who can truly say All is well with their soul and believe such words because of "Who" has said "All Is well"?
The type who trust they're saying all the right things while speaking as though a message sent from the "Office" of a father? How often does gender, pride or thoughts of somehow being considered as though property get in the way of what the office of a father has need of speaking in any given moment?
Have you ever pondered the "Divine" depths of what's been said whenever someone does respond with, "You're NOT my father"?
Especially so while also realizing those who fail to "See" themselves on the receiving end of all that's being offered by way of spoken words?
Does a 'Hardened heart" somehow affect the outcome of what gets said or heard when something gets spoken with the tone of a father? Who ultimately decides whether or not the words of a father have been spoken in a righteous fashion?
Truly what does any type of spiritual 'Immaturity" also rebel against? To then truthfully consider why history does seem to repeat as well speak as though telling the same story year after year and from one generation to the next?
The entirety of which also stands in the type of "Light" that goes to great lengths to suggest, "There's NOTHING New under the Sun"?
In the true light of ALL that God has said, who in this world also gets to "Choose" exactly WHO their Father is in terms of an eternal "Guide"?
Is there a true reason as to "Why" the voice of the Holy Spirit often gets heard as though the voice of a type of father verses a very specific voice of The FATHER?
Heb 4:6-7
Therefore God again set a certain day, calling it Today, when a long time later he spoke through David, as was said before:
"Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." NIV
John 10:27-30
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one."
NIV
Exactly what transpires when a father says what is 'Right", yet because of his own imperfection(s) observed others choose to ignore what is right in the eyes of our "Heavenly Father"? Where then does wisdom that's applicable to ALL disappear to whenever God says "Call No man on earth your Father"?
Exactly "When" does the heart of a father need 'Permission" to say or do what is "Right"?
Is True authority "Given" or well received? And who can truly say All is well with their soul and believe such words because of "Who" has said "All Is well"?
The type who trust they're saying all the right things while speaking as though a message sent from the "Office" of a father? How often does gender, pride or thoughts of somehow being considered as though property get in the way of what the office of a father has need of speaking in any given moment?
Have you ever pondered the "Divine" depths of what's been said whenever someone does respond with, "You're NOT my father"?
Does a 'Hardened heart" somehow affect the outcome of what gets said or heard when something gets spoken with the tone of a father? Who ultimately decides whether or not the words of a father have been spoken in a righteous fashion?
Truly what does any type of spiritual 'Immaturity" also rebel against? To then truthfully consider why history does seem to repeat as well speak as though telling the same story year after year and from one generation to the next?
The entirety of which also stands in the type of "Light" that goes to great lengths to suggest, "There's NOTHING New under the Sun"?
In the true light of ALL that God has said, who in this world also gets to "Choose" exactly WHO their Father is in terms of an eternal "Guide"?
Is there a true reason as to "Why" the voice of the Holy Spirit often gets heard as though the voice of a type of father verses a very specific voice of The FATHER?
Heb 4:6-7
Therefore God again set a certain day, calling it Today, when a long time later he spoke through David, as was said before:
"Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." NIV
John 10:27-30
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one."
NIV
Exactly what transpires when a father says what is 'Right", yet because of his own imperfection(s) observed others choose to ignore what is right in the eyes of our "Heavenly Father"? Where then does wisdom that's applicable to ALL disappear to whenever God says "Call No man on earth your Father"?
Where exactly is the point at which any person(s) words somehow get "Derailed"? Thrown off track despite the otherwise assumed best "Intentions" for the said greater "Good"? Exactly what gets compromised and for whose sake if NOT for our own?
All of ones heart to include those whose hearts for some reason has been "hardened" due to all that God says the "Sinful Nature" attempts to advance? And who is it that insist on speaking on behalf of the Sin nature so that it does get "Heard" with clarity?
Exactly when does the devil need an "Advocate" to speak? Who is it that chooses those moments when his (devils) advocates speak? Which is easier, demonize the more "Obvious" or give right of passage to the Less Obvious evil for sake of our own future "Plans"? Just in case we want to preserve/reserve our equal right(s) in order to go and do the same things?
What otherwise might be read of David today if David would have been where He as King was supposed to be? Does a man normally get out of Bed in the evening, or do most who do have plans also take the time and rise at the appointed time in order to oversee those same plans?
How do others somehow get caught up in the evil plans (schemes) we contrive? Especially whenever we send others to "Do" what we were called by God to do? As if a domino affect, how do others become entangled within our own "Bad Judgement Calls"?
How do others somehow get caught up in the evil plans (schemes) we contrive? Especially whenever we send others to "Do" what we were called by God to do? As if a domino affect, how do others become entangled within our own "Bad Judgement Calls"?
Exactly what does ANY person do with the PLANS God says HE has for us? Many today seem to know and quote this passage, yet they'll rarely consider the "How" portion God will also accomplish His Will being done! Who doesn't want to Know God is For them, yet WHO also forgets HOW God also SHOWS up and within a very specific fashion having heard our petitions that DO agree with His living WILL?
The Living will of God that is Alive, Active, that Judges and is sharper than ANY double edged sword? What exactly is the "Difference" and 'Advantage" of a Double Edge sword verses a single?
Heb 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
NIV
Jer 29:11-14
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
NIV
2 Sam 11:1-3
In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king's men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem.
One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful, and David sent someone to find out about her. NIV
Exactly how did this one event also affect many of the years ahead in David's life, once these moments are seen for what they did NOT produce in the bigger picture as if in the SIGHT of the Lord?
Many today as did the example of David are assuming they're doing God's will, whereas many unfortunately have to discover "Doing the will of God" includes physically being where God would have you to be at the right time so that we can see that we've been positioned in a righteous fashion.
Matt 13:14-15
In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah:
"'You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.
For this people's heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.'
NIV
Showing up late for work or NOT reporting at all while assuming we're where we need to be suggest what once the "Rest" within any story gets told and revealed as would God have it to be 'Recited"?
Just as King David was living within a season where Kings were supposed to Go off to battle (according to Gods will), where do we see King David with lust filled eyes when He laid eyes on Bathsheba? All the above which then lead to what? A man who's seen doing the "Will Of God"?
Is man truly proficient multi-tasker's in all he does or double minded in his delusional understanding as to what "ALL of his Heart, mind soul and strength" means?
Is man truly proficient multi-tasker's in all he does or double minded in his delusional understanding as to what "ALL of his Heart, mind soul and strength" means?
Is there a TRUE "Reason" the devil would in any situation "Argue" for as if the "Need" for an advocate to speak on his behalf? And if changing the narrative only comes AFTER the facts are ALL in, who's truly said "What" in the sight of God?
Today any defense attorney worth their weight in salt knows the value of discrediting a "Witness" who's also been "Prepared" to testify "Against" their "Client'. This type of attorney knows that if they can somehow discredit such a witness what will result be if somehow the listening audience (jury) can be swayed?
As though paving the "Way" or making preparations for our very own same type of behavior patterns? Exactly what do we somehow attempt to 'Justify" whenever a spade is not truly identified for what it IS?
Is it only a matter of who has the Most Money without also weighing WHY there would ever be a need for a "Witness Protection Program"?
Exactly how much power has been given to those who not only make decisions today, yet even more those who seem to have power over those who do? Exactly why does a "Politicians" find that the "Media' mouth piece attached to the "Talking Head" is so persuasive?
Is it only because the media is more "In Tune" with it's client base OR does it have more to do with carpet bombing and wide spread "Coverage" in terms of softening the the defense of their opposition?
What type of a defense mechanism is always suggesting those who are without any type of guilt are the only ones entitled to cast the first stone? Where then would accountability ever find a home in such an imperfect world where prior knowledge somehow "Discredits" or disqualifies someone?
Is it any real wonder why Law enforcement and Law makers seem to be willing to go to the ends of the earth in order to defend their record(s) or maybe convict one of their own?
The above mentioned is obviously talking about what takes place in social environment or "Judicial System" while attempting to set a "Precedence", yet how similar are these same type of dynamics's proving to be within many "Households"?
If this type of governance does rule the day, what type of parent could ever reach the point to where they COULD justify the discipline of their child with a clear conscience? How difficult is it today to try and gather a UNBIASED "Jury Pool" if and when foreknowledge of the crime and it perpetrators are "Known" in advance of a tribunal?
If not only for those "Outside" a True Family, exactly WHO would ever need a "Law" degree, legal representation or an advocate of any kind within a family setting in "Order" to resolve "Disagreements"?
Is there a much deeper reason as to WHY God considers ALL wrong doing to be 'Sin"?
1 Peter 3:7
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. NIV
Eph 6:1-3
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother"-which is the first commandment with a promise -"that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." NIV
Col 3:20
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
NIV
How many never even get to the place of the "Reward" of a promise made of God because they've prematurely abandoned the essence of the commandment that comes with a promise before giving 'Obedience" the opportunity to 'Do" a good work?
People everywhere Love to talk about praying to God and/or to their divine "Advocate", yet who is NOT willing to TRUTHFULLY examine what could possibly "Hinder" their own prayers? And as such without also taking note of the other members of their FAMILY? Having adopted such a careless view of the entire "Process" in terms of Expectation(s) as the results of a righteous "Prayer Life"?
And why would they if there were also "No Laws, Bylaws, Rules or Guidelines" to follow? Laws or rules that seem to have no teeth or 'Bite"? All of which help shape of form the surroundings where we presently find our "Being" cohabiting and the sharing of one and the same type of existence God also provides?
Why would it NOT be possible for a stand ALONE phrase from the mouth of God to have a wide spread meaning? All of which results in His Glory being revealed for ALL that it truly is in the End?
Exactly 'Why" in this world would any "Type" of "Family" have to look to a World oriented "Judicial System" in order to resolve 'Differences"? The word "Differences" in the scope or consideration of a family should set off the Alarm" bells shouldn't it? Otherwise what good is any type of ALARM SYSTEM that doesn't WARN?
Jer 6:10
To whom can I speak and give warning?
Who will listen to me?
Their ears are closed so they cannot hear.
The word of the LORD is offensive to them;
they find no pleasure in it.
NIV
Yes I realize this teaching in 1st Corinthians was recorded for the Church, yet was the entire church at the time of this writing also Only in Corinth? Was there NOT a directive to have ALL the churches hear those SAME words?
Does not the church that is Today also teach from childhood exactly who it is that makes up the church beneath the "Steeple"?
And if the principle rules that will also define "Hindered Prayers" have reached as far as the eye can see and well beyond a single or individual household, where then does "Headship" begin to learn exactly what to pray for even if discipline?
Is headship somehow afraid to pray for the divine (merciful) discipline for its members? Failing to pray for fear of what the equality (righteousness) of the will of God might somehow unearth in their own (compartmentalized) lives? Either the Church (the called out) is ALL IN or it's not. yet who's trying to decide who's who in the here and NOW that is also within the DAY that God says is TODAY?
Exactly who has lost sight that if One part suffers the WHOLE suffers with it? In terms of balance if one part rejoices so too does the WHOLE?
Which is easier? To suggest EVERYONE is IN, yet NOT everyone is equally "Blessed" as if for the common Good of ALL those whom God has seen fit to have blessed?
Does God NOT reveal Himself to those who've failed to "Believe"? The same will of the SAME God whom clearly states in His living will that it is His Heart that "No Man might perish"?
1 Cor 12:7
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
NIV
The words of Christ also said that man will LIVE by way of "EVERY" word that comes from the Mouth of God!
And if "Judgement" were to being in the "House of God" whose to say where the walls of that same church Christ is assembling begin and end?
1 Cor 6:5-6
I say this to shame you . Is it possible that there is nobody among you wise enough to judge a dispute between believers? But instead, one brother goes to law against another — and this in front of unbelievers! NIV
And if the only difference between any two persons that will also determine their address throughout the remainder of eternity is "Unbelief", exactly what has either failed to believe beyond certainty?
God help the church and ALL its "Little People"!
