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The Bible tells us that Jesus is God's beloved Son in whom he is well pleased. It also tells us that if we are in Christ, then God loves us with the same love wherewith he loves Jesus. Listen to Jesus' prayer.
Jhn 17:20
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
Jhn 17:21
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
Jhn 17:22
And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
Jhn 17:23
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
Jhn 17:24
Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
Jhn 17:25
O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.
Jhn 17:26
And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
According to verse 20, Jesus' prayer was not only for those to whom he was then speaking. Instead, it included those who would later believe on him as well. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, then, according to verse 23, Jesus said that God loves you as he loves Jesus. Along these same lines, in verse 26, Jesus prayed that the love wherewith the Father loves him would be in us as well.
Think about it.
Christ is the head of the body, and believers all comprise different parts of the body of Christ.
Does God love the head more than the body?
No, he does not.
That is a lying, condemning demon that is talking to you.
Again, if you are a Christian, then you are ACCEPTED IN THE BELOVED, or you are ACCEPTED IN CHRIST.
Eph 1:6
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
Eph 1:7
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Jhn 17:20
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
Jhn 17:21
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
Jhn 17:22
And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
Jhn 17:23
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
Jhn 17:24
Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
Jhn 17:25
O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.
Jhn 17:26
And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
According to verse 20, Jesus' prayer was not only for those to whom he was then speaking. Instead, it included those who would later believe on him as well. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, then, according to verse 23, Jesus said that God loves you as he loves Jesus. Along these same lines, in verse 26, Jesus prayed that the love wherewith the Father loves him would be in us as well.
Think about it.
Christ is the head of the body, and believers all comprise different parts of the body of Christ.
Does God love the head more than the body?
No, he does not.
That is a lying, condemning demon that is talking to you.
Again, if you are a Christian, then you are ACCEPTED IN THE BELOVED, or you are ACCEPTED IN CHRIST.
Eph 1:6
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
Eph 1:7
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
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On another thread, you recently asked for prayer so that you might not be distracted from reading God's word. I would heartily recommend that you spend quality time in God's word for this reason.
Jhn 10:4
And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
Jhn 10:5
And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
In the context of describing himself as being "the good shepherd" (John 10:11), Jesus said that his sheep hear his voice, that they follow him, and that they will not follow strangers.
How can we know Jesus' voice so that we will not be misled by strangers?
The best way is by reading God's word and getting very acquainted with it. In other words, in God's word, we will hear Jesus' voice time and time again, and anything that is contrary to the same is, by default, the voice of strangers.
Basically, what I am trying to say to you is this:
If you spend quality time in God's word, while asking the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of truth, to teach you, then you will not be misled by the voice of any stranger in the future. If your life is hectic, and if you are finding it hard to find the time to read God's word, then, as I suggested to you the other day, you could always listen to the audio Bible while you are lying in bed, driving, or doing just about anything else. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. One way or another, you need to be spending more time in God's word.
Jhn 10:4
And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
Jhn 10:5
And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
In the context of describing himself as being "the good shepherd" (John 10:11), Jesus said that his sheep hear his voice, that they follow him, and that they will not follow strangers.
How can we know Jesus' voice so that we will not be misled by strangers?
The best way is by reading God's word and getting very acquainted with it. In other words, in God's word, we will hear Jesus' voice time and time again, and anything that is contrary to the same is, by default, the voice of strangers.
Basically, what I am trying to say to you is this:
If you spend quality time in God's word, while asking the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of truth, to teach you, then you will not be misled by the voice of any stranger in the future. If your life is hectic, and if you are finding it hard to find the time to read God's word, then, as I suggested to you the other day, you could always listen to the audio Bible while you are lying in bed, driving, or doing just about anything else. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. One way or another, you need to be spending more time in God's word.
No I was busy at work. Working a cashier job. But I didn't even need a job because I have enough money. God's chastisement drove me away from work, I flat out quit and never even returned to shop.
I have been in misery because I have been lonely, alone for the last 46 years of my life. Something happend to me the last 2 days and it was strange thing, I took it as a soulmate from God somewhere, but this was not true. It was another attack. But even though it was an attack, I feel like I have been healed by the strange thing. I feel better, My hurt stopped, and I had become very confidant. The strange thing is still here, I don't know what it is.
There was someone who told me that a prophecy was spoken about me, that my son would destroy the world. I don't know who it came from or why they said it. They said they where going to make sure I never had kids.
I remember a Pastor was at the house one day when I was a kid. He asked me to ask for anything. I asked for a sword. I was thinking of something metal with an edge. I was told that I was indeed going to have a sword, but it was not the type of sword I was thinking. I loved the words the pastor said, much better than what I was asking for. I forgot what he said. I think he did say it was going to be a long time from then.
I didn't know then, but I do know now what the sword is now, the word of God.
I have been in misery because I have been lonely, alone for the last 46 years of my life. Something happend to me the last 2 days and it was strange thing, I took it as a soulmate from God somewhere, but this was not true. It was another attack. But even though it was an attack, I feel like I have been healed by the strange thing. I feel better, My hurt stopped, and I had become very confidant. The strange thing is still here, I don't know what it is.
There was someone who told me that a prophecy was spoken about me, that my son would destroy the world. I don't know who it came from or why they said it. They said they where going to make sure I never had kids.
I remember a Pastor was at the house one day when I was a kid. He asked me to ask for anything. I asked for a sword. I was thinking of something metal with an edge. I was told that I was indeed going to have a sword, but it was not the type of sword I was thinking. I loved the words the pastor said, much better than what I was asking for. I forgot what he said. I think he did say it was going to be a long time from then.
I didn't know then, but I do know now what the sword is now, the word of God.
I am sorry to hear this. I know what it is like to be alone in this world, so I have some idea of what you are going through. Throughout the process, I have learned to die to myself, and, as weird as it may sound, that has removed all of the pain. Now, I am much more concerned about how God would have me to finish out my days here on earth than I am about anything else.
Anyhow, I will say a prayer for you that God would grant you specific direction in your own life, and that his grace would be sufficient for you. Ultimately, this life is likened unto a race, and the prize which we need to be after is eternal life in the kingdom to come. Try not to lose sight of that goal.
Anyhow, I will say a prayer for you that God would grant you specific direction in your own life, and that his grace would be sufficient for you. Ultimately, this life is likened unto a race, and the prize which we need to be after is eternal life in the kingdom to come. Try not to lose sight of that goal.
You know what they say. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
Anyhow, this world truly is a battlefield. Sometimes, the lyrics of this song help me to keep things in perspective, or, in line with my username, to keep things real.
A mighty Fortress is our God
A mighty Fortress is our God,
A Bulwark never failing;
Our Helper He amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great,
And, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide,
Our striving would be losing;
Were not the right Man on our side,
The Man of God’s own choosing:
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabaoth His Name,
From age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed
His truth to triumph through us:
The Prince of Darkness grim,
We tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure,
For lo! his doom is sure,
One little word shall fell him.
That Word above all earthly powers,
No thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
Through Him who with us sideth:
Let goods and kindred go,
This mortal life also;
The body they may kill:
God’s truth abideth still,
His Kingdom is forever.
Anyhow, this world truly is a battlefield. Sometimes, the lyrics of this song help me to keep things in perspective, or, in line with my username, to keep things real.
A mighty Fortress is our God
A mighty Fortress is our God,
A Bulwark never failing;
Our Helper He amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great,
And, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide,
Our striving would be losing;
Were not the right Man on our side,
The Man of God’s own choosing:
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabaoth His Name,
From age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed
His truth to triumph through us:
The Prince of Darkness grim,
We tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure,
For lo! his doom is sure,
One little word shall fell him.
That Word above all earthly powers,
No thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
Through Him who with us sideth:
Let goods and kindred go,
This mortal life also;
The body they may kill:
God’s truth abideth still,
His Kingdom is forever.
God waited 40 years to tell Moses. I mention this because often God makes things known to an individual and then begins process of making them ready for the task. This process is generally one of both waiting and trial.
Moses spent 40 years on the backside of the desert being made ready by God for his task. Not likely it will take 40 years for you, but it will require time and trial.
Moses spent 40 years on the backside of the desert being made ready by God for his task. Not likely it will take 40 years for you, but it will require time and trial.
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