Our Father doesn't speak to us in exactly the same manner that He spoke to the Old Testament prophets, but the process of receiving His message hasn't changed. It begins with being alone in His presence and involves listening as He speaks through His Word. But it shouldn't end there.
Prophets had the responsibility of telling the people what the Lord revealed to them. Similarly, we are to share with others what we learn from God's Word. Devotional time with the Lord is not just about our own interests and needs. The Father reveals His treasures to us so that we can share them with others.
Thursday, 21 August 2014
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
Buyer Beware!
Never have anything to do with this seller. "S. Yanik" As I received the wrong item from him and told him so. I left him neutral feedback. He demanded that I leave positive feedback. So he has sent me over 40 emails of abuse"! I have block him and reported this to EBay, as it is a violation of their policy". I pray that this never happens to anyone else. I am absolutely disgusted with his behavior! He wrote me abuse on Facebook". Calling me a "stupid coward".
And also threatening to buy from other sellers and leave them negative feedback on my user name! This is so inappropriate behavior. He needs to be reported and a stop put to this!
http://stores.ebay.com.au/mmm-syanik-con?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
Never have anything to do with this seller. "S. Yanik" As I received the wrong item from him and told him so. I left him neutral feedback. He demanded that I leave positive feedback. So he has sent me over 40 emails of abuse"! I have block him and reported this to EBay, as it is a violation of their policy". I pray that this never happens to anyone else. I am absolutely disgusted with his behavior! He wrote me abuse on Facebook". Calling me a "stupid coward".
And also threatening to buy from other sellers and leave them negative feedback on my user name! This is so inappropriate behavior. He needs to be reported and a stop put to this!
http://stores.ebay.com.au/mmm-syanik-con?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
Sunday, 17 August 2014
Anointing Service
Anointing service is truly letting God have His way. Service can be meant to go one way, but The Holy Spirit takes it in a whole different direction. You may not even get to the message the pastor or Minister may have because God's power has already went forward and has already did what it came to do. People are getting delivered and chains are truly being broken. An anointed service is where praise and worship should have been over an hour ago but the spirit is in control and someone is being delivered. A service that is anointed is one where the spirit of God is present and God is having his way. The spirit is moving in the place and on God's people.
Church Programs are man made. This is where you invite people to come fellowship for an event and go right from the program. Oh don't Let anyone feel the Holy Spirit in a program, some will try to put a hold on it and say now let us get back to the program at hand. Next we have on the program is Such and Such. Forgetting that we are in Gods house and we should never let a program hold down the Holy Spirit.
A church program is where everything is done according to the printed piece of paper even God is limited to a certain section called the message in the middle or at the bottom of the program. A church program is where people are praising God and someone start singing something slow like yes Lord. yes Lord. to slow down or fan out the anointing. A church program is where money is the focus and the reason for the program in the first place. The word of God is thrown as a freebie after the first, second and third offering. The first offering is where you give. The second is where I know we can do better and the third is we need $100 more dollars and I know it is in this place.
Anointing service is truly letting God have His way. Service can be meant to go one way, but The Holy Spirit takes it in a whole different direction. You may not even get to the message the pastor or Minister may have because God's power has already went forward and has already did what it came to do. People are getting delivered and chains are truly being broken. An anointed service is where praise and worship should have been over an hour ago but the spirit is in control and someone is being delivered. A service that is anointed is one where the spirit of God is present and God is having his way. The spirit is moving in the place and on God's people.
Church Programs are man made. This is where you invite people to come fellowship for an event and go right from the program. Oh don't Let anyone feel the Holy Spirit in a program, some will try to put a hold on it and say now let us get back to the program at hand. Next we have on the program is Such and Such. Forgetting that we are in Gods house and we should never let a program hold down the Holy Spirit.
A church program is where everything is done according to the printed piece of paper even God is limited to a certain section called the message in the middle or at the bottom of the program. A church program is where people are praising God and someone start singing something slow like yes Lord. yes Lord. to slow down or fan out the anointing. A church program is where money is the focus and the reason for the program in the first place. The word of God is thrown as a freebie after the first, second and third offering. The first offering is where you give. The second is where I know we can do better and the third is we need $100 more dollars and I know it is in this place.
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
Renewal
Can you imagine fighting a storm for two weeks and getting virtually no nourishment? That's what the men on Paul's ship experienced. Even more amazing, that's how most people respond to life's storms. We run our tanks dry fighting the battles on our own, and we end up physically weak emotionally drained, and unable to sleep. The anchor of renewal guards against that sort of anatomical depletion Instead, Paul encouraged the men to eat and be renewed But first he prayed.
They all" prayed can you imagine that scene? The storm raged about them while almost three hundred men bowed in prayer as Paul gave thanks for the meager fare, then everybody on board joined together in the meal. Your personal nourishment is crucial during times of storm In panic moments, you'll cut a corner on your meals. You'll also fail to get sufficient sleep It won't be long before you will set aside prayer altogether and, you'll find yourself drained spiritually. Increased emotional pain mixed with decreased spiritual renewal can be lethal to your faith. Spiritual renewal comes primarily through prayer. Few disciplines are of greater importance when all seems bleak. Simply talk it out wrestle with the reason for the storm.
Seek His direction. Don't let up until you're satisfied you've got the Lord's mind That's what Paul modeled on the deck of that rugged ship, for some of the men on board I'm confident it was the first time in their lives they had prayed. Certainly, it was the first time they had prayed to Almighty God! It may have been the only time in their lives they'd ever heard a prayer offered for a meal. In the middle of a howling wind and rain storm, they paused and witnessed a reverent, humble man offering a prayer of, gratitude to the Lord God, Maker of heaven and earth Captain of the winds and waves. That encouraged them It was simple, but its impact was profound. Paul had shown them the anchor of renewal - a glimpse of hope
Can you imagine fighting a storm for two weeks and getting virtually no nourishment? That's what the men on Paul's ship experienced. Even more amazing, that's how most people respond to life's storms. We run our tanks dry fighting the battles on our own, and we end up physically weak emotionally drained, and unable to sleep. The anchor of renewal guards against that sort of anatomical depletion Instead, Paul encouraged the men to eat and be renewed But first he prayed.
They all" prayed can you imagine that scene? The storm raged about them while almost three hundred men bowed in prayer as Paul gave thanks for the meager fare, then everybody on board joined together in the meal. Your personal nourishment is crucial during times of storm In panic moments, you'll cut a corner on your meals. You'll also fail to get sufficient sleep It won't be long before you will set aside prayer altogether and, you'll find yourself drained spiritually. Increased emotional pain mixed with decreased spiritual renewal can be lethal to your faith. Spiritual renewal comes primarily through prayer. Few disciplines are of greater importance when all seems bleak. Simply talk it out wrestle with the reason for the storm.
Seek His direction. Don't let up until you're satisfied you've got the Lord's mind That's what Paul modeled on the deck of that rugged ship, for some of the men on board I'm confident it was the first time in their lives they had prayed. Certainly, it was the first time they had prayed to Almighty God! It may have been the only time in their lives they'd ever heard a prayer offered for a meal. In the middle of a howling wind and rain storm, they paused and witnessed a reverent, humble man offering a prayer of, gratitude to the Lord God, Maker of heaven and earth Captain of the winds and waves. That encouraged them It was simple, but its impact was profound. Paul had shown them the anchor of renewal - a glimpse of hope
Monday, 4 August 2014
Faith In The Cannon
The basis of Christianity is found in the authority of Scripture. If we cannot identify what Scripture is, then we cannot properly distinguish any theological truth from error.
What measure or standard was used to determine which books should be classified as Scripture? A key verse to understanding the process and purpose, and perhaps the timing of the giving of Scripture, is (Jude 3), which states that a Christian's faith “was once for all entrusted to the saints.” Since our faith is defined by Scripture, Jude is essentially saying that Scripture was given once for the benefit of all Christians.
Isn't it wonderful to know that there are no hidden or lost manuscripts yet to be found, there are no secret books only familiar to a select few, and there are no people alive who have special revelation requiring us to trek up a Himalayan mountain in order to be enlightened? We can be confident that God has not left us without a witness. The same supernatural power God used to produce His Word has also been used to preserve it.
The basis of Christianity is found in the authority of Scripture. If we cannot identify what Scripture is, then we cannot properly distinguish any theological truth from error.
What measure or standard was used to determine which books should be classified as Scripture? A key verse to understanding the process and purpose, and perhaps the timing of the giving of Scripture, is (Jude 3), which states that a Christian's faith “was once for all entrusted to the saints.” Since our faith is defined by Scripture, Jude is essentially saying that Scripture was given once for the benefit of all Christians.
Isn't it wonderful to know that there are no hidden or lost manuscripts yet to be found, there are no secret books only familiar to a select few, and there are no people alive who have special revelation requiring us to trek up a Himalayan mountain in order to be enlightened? We can be confident that God has not left us without a witness. The same supernatural power God used to produce His Word has also been used to preserve it.
Saturday, 26 July 2014
Do Not Lose Your Compassion!
Mark (2:17)
On hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Luke (5:31)
Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.
Matthew (9:11-13)
When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
God created mankind with a spiritual capacity, and our minds naturally crave something to excite us, fill us, and give us answers. If God's words are not sustaining the youth of the nation, something else will. Thus, the rap culture has become a religion - a belief system, a way of life - for some. The philosophy of materialism is firmly entrenched in these fertile minds, which are being fed all day yet starved of truth. Eco-religions and nature worship are drawing others off course. Witchcraft and other elements of the occult fill the minds of others. Eastern and New Age beliefs are becoming more mainstream, and we even have the cult of Oprah!
An entire generation is falling for the line that there is no absolute truth, that everyone's opinion is valid (unless that opinion is biblical), and that the only modern sin is to judge. All of these forms of idolatry are flourishing because God's words are not being heard, and something else has taken their place.
Amos (8:14), describes those who are so adamantly committed to their idolatry, who are so spiritually sick from malnourishment, that they will "fall and never rise again."
The young only know what the older generation has taught them. With anything remotely Christian being banished from public schools and colleges and ridiculed in the media, and with churches increasingly neglecting the Word of God, the youth are being supplied with a very weak or non-existent diet of truth.
Mark (2:17)
On hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Luke (5:31)
Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.
Matthew (9:11-13)
When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
God created mankind with a spiritual capacity, and our minds naturally crave something to excite us, fill us, and give us answers. If God's words are not sustaining the youth of the nation, something else will. Thus, the rap culture has become a religion - a belief system, a way of life - for some. The philosophy of materialism is firmly entrenched in these fertile minds, which are being fed all day yet starved of truth. Eco-religions and nature worship are drawing others off course. Witchcraft and other elements of the occult fill the minds of others. Eastern and New Age beliefs are becoming more mainstream, and we even have the cult of Oprah!
An entire generation is falling for the line that there is no absolute truth, that everyone's opinion is valid (unless that opinion is biblical), and that the only modern sin is to judge. All of these forms of idolatry are flourishing because God's words are not being heard, and something else has taken their place.
Amos (8:14), describes those who are so adamantly committed to their idolatry, who are so spiritually sick from malnourishment, that they will "fall and never rise again."
The young only know what the older generation has taught them. With anything remotely Christian being banished from public schools and colleges and ridiculed in the media, and with churches increasingly neglecting the Word of God, the youth are being supplied with a very weak or non-existent diet of truth.
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
A Prophetic Dream
I had a dream, I put some skates on with 'two odd shaped balls. But then a guy gave me a leather suit covered with odd shaped balls and a helmet. I went rolling down hill.
Passed a sign that read Zephaniah and the bottom a guy showed me a big fish.
Then I was in a house that was unclean rubbish all over the floors. I took a shower then there was this large golden table and chairs that was black underneath, but then I heard a crying coming from the closet within the house.
As I went to investigate three arrows were shot at me into the window frame. I first took a shower, then I went opened the closet door and took out what appeared to be a bag of rubbish, but on further inspection I saw in it moving around and crying some kittens. I was told I had to take them far from the house and kill them'. As they would have disease.
As I took them away and proceeded to kill them I vomited on the floor of the house just before the door. Then I awoke.
The putting on of the suit' or garment; represents: God's covering and protection.
Going down hill or south; represents: Spiritual declension falling away humility and prostration and place of refreshment.
The skates were representing: be of good courage, do not fear. For the meek will inherit the earth.
The balls were representing: the earth and the oceans of our emotions.
Unclean house; represents: Symbol of the home dwelling place the church or earth,
which is impure abominable demonic.
Showering; represents: cleansing, purification.
Closet door; represents: secrecy, aloneness, privacy opening the entrance to God.
The large golden table that is black underneath; represents: humanity of Christ or the saints, communion priesthood that of sin death famine, kingship kingdom of glory.
The crying kittens; represent: A forerunner of illusory pleasures, distress and sorrow. Satan using words and work at his command to do oneself harm. Fear of God that salvation and joy will follow.
Three arrows; represent: Satan's darts, triune man spirit soul and body, swift silent judgments. Piercing the soul.
Window; represents: openness, blessings of heaven, God's structure and framework.
Killing and vomiting; represent: God giving someone victory over their household and enemies. And overcompensating for something missing in ones life. Killing of the kittens you will succeed in banishing it'. And overcome great obstacles.
Awoke (Awakening); represents: Alertness, watchfulness resurrection from the sleep of death.
I had a dream, I put some skates on with 'two odd shaped balls. But then a guy gave me a leather suit covered with odd shaped balls and a helmet. I went rolling down hill.
Passed a sign that read Zephaniah and the bottom a guy showed me a big fish.
Then I was in a house that was unclean rubbish all over the floors. I took a shower then there was this large golden table and chairs that was black underneath, but then I heard a crying coming from the closet within the house.
As I went to investigate three arrows were shot at me into the window frame. I first took a shower, then I went opened the closet door and took out what appeared to be a bag of rubbish, but on further inspection I saw in it moving around and crying some kittens. I was told I had to take them far from the house and kill them'. As they would have disease.
As I took them away and proceeded to kill them I vomited on the floor of the house just before the door. Then I awoke.
The putting on of the suit' or garment; represents: God's covering and protection.
Going down hill or south; represents: Spiritual declension falling away humility and prostration and place of refreshment.
The skates were representing: be of good courage, do not fear. For the meek will inherit the earth.
The balls were representing: the earth and the oceans of our emotions.
Zephaniah; represent: The jealous God executor of God's wrath. The fish is the souls of men clean or unclean.
Unclean house; represents: Symbol of the home dwelling place the church or earth,
which is impure abominable demonic.
Showering; represents: cleansing, purification.
Closet door; represents: secrecy, aloneness, privacy opening the entrance to God.
The large golden table that is black underneath; represents: humanity of Christ or the saints, communion priesthood that of sin death famine, kingship kingdom of glory.
The crying kittens; represent: A forerunner of illusory pleasures, distress and sorrow. Satan using words and work at his command to do oneself harm. Fear of God that salvation and joy will follow.
Three arrows; represent: Satan's darts, triune man spirit soul and body, swift silent judgments. Piercing the soul.
Window; represents: openness, blessings of heaven, God's structure and framework.
Killing and vomiting; represent: God giving someone victory over their household and enemies. And overcompensating for something missing in ones life. Killing of the kittens you will succeed in banishing it'. And overcome great obstacles.
Awoke (Awakening); represents: Alertness, watchfulness resurrection from the sleep of death.
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