Posted on 06/15/2017 5:54:33 PM PDT by JacquelineDeane55
Amen.
Jacqueline, thank you so much for this timely post, people do need to have not only head knowledge about Jesus but soul saving knowledge also! Your post is very welcome and needed!
If the pastors don’t preach the parishioners will :-).
That’s pretty cool. I hope you find your ministry soon. These types of posts need wider dissemination.
I think the spirit of the Lord will shortly burst upon this land. Donald Trump was part of the setup — he is not the cause. Jesus is the cause.
It gives what we call religion a valid driver.
There was a guy who was going to die soon, so God came down and asked him “Where do you want to go, heaven or hell”?
He thought about it and said “Can I see each one first”?
“Of course”, said God. “Here’s Jesus to show you heaven”.
He looked at it and saw angels sitting on clouds, heard soft music, and said “Yeah this is nice, can I see hell now”?
So the devil came over to show him hell. He saw people dancing and partying to really good music and said “Hey, I like this place, I’ll go to hell if you don’t mind”.
So eventually the guy died, went to hell, and there was fire and torment. He said to the devil “Hey what’s all this, where is the partying and dancing”?
The devil said “Oh that was just the demo”.
Ba-dum-bump.
The Lord showed me an interesting way to meet “passer-by’s”. He was teaching me about generosity. Not the kind where you write a check or hand change to a beggar. What He told me was this: “Give away $100 a week - to anyone - until I tell you to stop.”
I asked where the money would come from, and He just said, “It will be there.”
The response of giving money to strangers and telling them “God Loves You and wants you to have this from Him”, is amazing! I learned that 2 twenties at a time is about right: more than pocket change but not extravagant. I would keep $40 in my left pocket and be ready - whenever.
It was really hard a first - I had to really look at people - really notice them. And I kept falling behind. But over a few weeks it really got to be more natural - and rewording! And every week, the next $100 was there.
I have now stopped giving away $100 a week, but I still keep $40 at the ready in my left pocket (I call it my “left pocket” ministry - never let the right had know what your left had is doing). This has had some truly amazing impacts, but I have no way of know the long-term responses. One lady said it was her birthday and she was very said. I told her God knew her and wanted her to enjoy this day. She went away squealing for joy!
Just a thought - God works in mysterious ways.
Interesting symbol of God’s generosity
Well, welcome to Free Republic.
God bless you for your efforts at preaching the gospel.
And be aware that the Religion Forum on Free Republic is not for the faint of heart. It can get pretty rough here on occasion and your post is likely to draw some ire from others.
Remember who it is they are opposing. Not you but Christ in you.
There are many who read these threads and do not post but know that this is seen.
Hi, there’s a Biblical thread here if you’d like to keep posting things like this. Thanks for posting.
Actually, you are correct.
It's MURDER that is the sin. There are situations, as in war or capital punishment, or self-defense when a life is taken but it is not classified as murder and hence not a sin.
Well said. I think in this case, after a relationship with Christ, "religion" becomes a Christ-centered Church to attend if Church is important to you.
Church isn't necessary for salvation, but sometimes it's uplifting to be around a body of fellow believers.
Just saying but I think it’s the physical body she’s referring to; Yeshua is the Logos mentioned in the OT and it was He who was speaking in the OT.
Yes, I know Jesus Christ as my Savior. Praise God for His grace and mercy. I am so thankful that Jesus died in my place for my sins and gave me His righteousness.
Keep up the good work!
Hi HiTech,
We’re of the same mind.
Question. If Paul was “Mr. Macho” (and the ear was put back, as you know), what about Michael?
He is a fighter for sure. Are we angels or mortals? Does God put a sword in our hand on occasion?
My personal experience is that He keeps us believers in His hand to do his will. Occasionally we meet angels. Occasionally, we might be an angel to someone else.
I’m interested in your thoughts on this.
Kit.
Thank you.
JD,
May God Bless You.
If your preacher doesn’t know how to use your skills, drive and passion, God will.
No worries. Put it in His hands.
FReegards,
Kit
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