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  • Set free or make free

    Set free or make free

    So many times John 8:32 is quoted wrong, keeping captives captive. I hear pastors saying “ the truth shall set you free”, instead of the correct verse “ the truth shall make you free”. You may think either way said it means the same thing. Anyway that is what I used to think. The Holy Spirit simply said search it out. To my amazement, set free only concerns one’s circumstances. Huh you may say. But look, a prisoner is set free out of prison; his outer condition has changed but has he changed. When we as children of GOD are made free, our inner condition is changed so we can change our outer conditions. GOD made us free from being captives of sin from deep inside self. With that comes the power of changing our minds and situation unlike the one set free. The one set free is still bound by sin, thus sin still controls the mind and actions.

    Are you set free in Christ or made free in Christ. To see the answer measure the mental and situational changes that have evolved in your walk with Christ. Does HE really abide in you as you abide in HIS word?

  • Wait, What?

    Mark 1:23 states “And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit…” that unclean spirit in the man recognized Christ! And today we think we should love everybody in the church and trust them to be walking our walk. Just a thought

  • Mmmmmh

    Mmmmmh

    Something running in my mind….

    You know becoming saved, taking salvation that is offered is all spiritual. My spirit ( John 4:24 “God is Spirit…”) Genesis 1: 27 ” So God created man in his own image,…”)is saved, it is locked in (Ephesians 1:13-14 “In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of His glory.” 2 Corinthians 1:22 “Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts”.)

    But my body and mind (are a whole other story. Nothing instatanious in this duo. Paul says I have learned that in whatsover state I am in there to be content. My body and mind seem to be tethered onto the sins of this word—no not the devil. The body relishes in what the devil offers. (Sin is fun for a season). The devil does not tell the whole story, just the fun part. Then when he has got you dependent on his stuff, he shows his true colors to ones despair.

    Anyway, back to the learning part. See there has to be a desired end goal—generally (like Paul’s—I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.) Being present with the Savior! The mind has to be renewed (Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”) meaning a set or specific narrow path has to be followed without deviation. The path is spelled out for me in the Word of God—his collected letters to those that are saved. (Remember the word if it is hid, it is hid to them that are lost (those outside the Kingdom of heaven—to outsiders it is all foolishness). So for my dynamic duo here (mind and body) I have to read His /word or be hooked onto my GPS(God’s Personal Strategy) daily until I get to my destination.

    My mind seems to be in charge of the body, although the body can rebel as it is firmly rooted in this world and its goodies. That is why it becomes paramount to read especially when I don’t want to. This is one of those daily grinds, one has to be patient and steady, but consistent. (Sounds like getting on a diet). Facing that there will be falls, failures, panics, and at times quitting is part of the journey. ( this journey’s goal is given to them that endure)

  • Trivia

    How many tribes of Israel? Name them. What son’s name does not appear in the named tribes?

  • Words of Life

    Words of Life

    My thoughts….

    Behold, a sower (Jesus the Christ) went forth to sow; and when he (Jesus the Christ) sowed, some seeds (the words of life) fell by the wayside (no one heard), and the fowls ( those speaking against the words of life) came and devoured them up (telling hearers the words are not literal):

    Some (words of life) fell upon stony places (dead churches) where they had not much earth: and forthwith they (the words of life)sprung up, (hearers heard) because they had no deepness of earth (unrelenting hearts), when the sun was up (doubt), they (the words of life) were scorched (burned); and because they had no root (no basis, no foundation), they (the words of life) withered (died) away.

    And some (the words of life) fell among thorns (churches with the word, but deny the power of it), the thorns (ruling figures) sprung up, and choked them (the words of life):

    But other (the words of life) fell into good ground (places that put their lives in the Christ, believing the whole word given)and brought forth fruit (charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, long suffering, gentleness, faith, modesty, self-control, and chastity in the hearers), some (words of life brought) a hundred fold (total repentance), some sixtyfold (hearers trusting God’s word and growing in their resolve), some thirtyfold (hearers learning and accepting God and His word).

    Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. (Simply let the words of life in and yield to them). What a solution to life!

  • Divisions

    Paul wrote “Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” Which rang in my head when I look at our denominations today. Each denomination sees themselves as the ones having the truth of Christ. How do when we don’t agree— we are not of the same mind.

    Then I look at other religions which do not know our truth/Christ and each has a united front. Do Muslims have denominations? Buddhist? Or any other religion? I admit I have to research that matter as I don’t see it. Anyone knows?

  • Why go to church?

    Why go to church?

    Have you ever asked yourself why you attend church? I mean what is it that you are looking for or to get from attending your church? I love listening to preaching whether in person or over you tube. I know there are those who do not put much stock on YouTube, but I find much wisdom in some programs. Anyway, I was listening to a preacher who answered why I should be going to church to my surprise. In recent months that has been my inner question—a seeking that was heavy on my heart.

    Upon truly reflecting, I see I was attending because I wanted the things that this world has to offer—-money, houses, cars, etc. I listened carefully on how to use scripture to get what I was looking for; my prayers were directed to God for Him to open doors so I can prosper in this life. You know what I felt when I had “arrived” to my targeted goal? Empty! Like vanity, vanity is all that kept echoing in my head.

    So my search started all over again, why am I attending church? Usually when I have something in my heart that is so important to me, it seems to touch the Holy Ghost. I know He hears my cry, so I am sure He made it possible for me to hear the correct answer to why I should be attending church. It is not in looking for signs and wonders–the word tells me that those things are supposed to follow me as a believer. I then should be performing those things, not looking for them. Its not in seeking the things of this world, especially money. The word lets me know that money or mammon is a god, so seeking money is idolatry.

    So what should I be seeking in a church? Seek the knowledge and growth in Jesus Christ–the Jesus that died, was buried and resurrected so I may mirror Him everywhere I go. How simple! Eternal life is the goal, Christ is the way. Having or not having things of this world are a by product of being a sojourner of this world as we run this race to eternal life.

    Indeed, this answer has me refocusing; I have clarity in my why? What is your why?

  • How to Love the Christ

    How to Love the Christ

    To love someone, you have to really know them first.

    He never wrote of Himself, but reading what others had to say about Him reveals who He is. In the bible writings we see how friends saw Him as well as how He treated them; we see how His haters/enemies saw Him and treated Him. His reactions and responses tell us Who He really is. You know “by their actions you can tell who people are”.

    Another powerful way to see into the Christ is what He did because of His love for His Father. You can tell who a person really is by the way he/she speaks and treats his/her loved ones, his/her family. As individuals, we watch closely anyone who wants to attach themselves to us, how the interact with their family members. We ask the why to what we see. This reveals who that person really is behind the scenes.

    The most powerful way to see Who Christ is is listening to the person He entrusted to watch over, and lead us to Him—the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit. The purpose of the sent one is to lead and guide us unto all truth—and Truth is Christ; John 14:6 “… I am the way, the truth, and the life…”

    This is the starting point of how to love the Christ.

  • FLEX!

    Can anyone tell me if I am the only one that has demons tagging each other in and out of my life trying to put my lights out? What’s it about? I find myself in the depths of despair over “nothing”. I try to look at my life to see where I have missed it, where did I go wrong, how did I open the “door” for these attacks? I know God, I walk with God. I admit to not being perfect, or not being most times on point, but why the heavy hitters at my door? Enemy tactics! Do not be ignorant of his devices.

    In my silent time, I hear deep within me that it is not about me. There are those out there in the trenches that I have to field/cover/pray over; these days we call it being an intercessory prayer warrior. Some of us are behind the “stage”, but have to be “body guards” for those that are seen. It is not glamorous, visible nor desirable, but our battle position.

    Upon reflection, I have to admit my battles are not in the physical but rather are spiritual, indicated by heaviness mimicking depression, wrestling to overcome me. I just regret that I waste time questioning self, thinking it is about self; instead instantaneously tagging into the battlefield to the aid of those in the front lines.

    Are you in this place? Pray. Prayer is not about how much time you put into it, it is about doing it.

    FLEX!

  • Inner turmoil

    At times I don’t think the LORD and I are on the same page. Things appear to fall apart one after another. I feel like I am drowning and faith is slipped from under me. I can’t see anything above where my help comes from, so I just sit—- engorged on every side by false evidence that appears so real. A whisper comes saying slow down. Thus a second wind is revived in me, I can choose to pick up my faith and continue my journey with my new bruises and old scabbed over scars and follow my LORD. I seek only to be in HIS presence, that’s all that matters, being in HIS presence. I am then alright.