Hi -
There’s nothing going on that’s
not on GOD’s radar. With GOD, ALL things are possible. Nothing
is impossible with GOD. GOD can move
fast, slow or however He deems fit to do what He decides for His good pleasure and
for the gospel of His kingdom.
GOD
is forever most High. And only Jesus is the resurrection, the
way, the truth and the life who rose from the dead in the flesh. No one can come to the Father GOD but by Jesus
Christ. Jesus is the Author of
salvation, the first begotten of the dead, the Word that became flesh, the
Author and the Finisher of our Faith, the Captain of our salvation and more . .
.
GOD
reigns.
People
doubt and some doubts are in order.
Does
GOD know that you’re an authentic Christian? Does GOD know that our salvation is authentic? Does
Jesus know that He is authentically
in our testimonies and in the lives that we live with sincere purpose to
perfect holiness - 2 Corinthians 7:1?
Are our authentic born-again experiences
proven to GOD/JESUS/HOLY SPIRIT? When
GOD has His proof, unless He instructs
us otherwise, we’re not obligated
to prove our authentic born-again experiences to others. Certainly, it’s helpful to share but there’s
a difference in sharing and believing that there’s an obligation to prove . . .
Let GOD lead as to how much to share and explain . . .
Yes,
we should exhibit and demonstrate godly fruits and evidence that we walk in
truth. But when all is said and done, only GOD knows the fullness of every
heart. And truly, GOD to the fullest
extent, knows who is authentically saved and who is just religious.
So,
yes, we FIRST need to have a lifestyle of ministering to our Lord. Only then are we fit to minister to others. Jesus teaches us to share the gospel. He also tells us to judge righteously - Proverbs 31:9. We
plant and we water but GOD gives the increases within people . . .
Yes,
we are to examine ourselves and to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. Yes, we are to seek advice from and to learn
from others. But perspective is key. Only GOD
is the Source -- all else is
resource. Yes, GOD uses resources but certainly
resources cannot substitute for
GOD/JESUS/HOLY SPIRIT.
GOD is
the Most High -- the only Source. Resources are certainly to be appreciated --
we need both -- Source and
resources.
Again,
with GOD, all things are possible and NOTHING is impossible with GOD. He does whatsoever He
pleases . . . when, how,
what, who . . .
Impure religious people, priests
and elders, crucified Jesus. They likely
thought that they were saved. Also,
there are numerous people who attend church who ignorantly believe that they’re
saved. Rather, they’re bound by
doctrines of devils, and traditions and commandments of men. They don’t walk in pure religion - James 1:27. They don’t dwell in GOD/JESUS/HOLY SPIRIT. And they fail to worship GOD in spirit and in
truth, as is shown in the Holy Bible.
If
you have any doubts as to whether your born-again experience is authentic,
sincerely seek GOD about it and He will reveal. Don’t base your experiences, necessarily, on
the experiences of others. GOD can move
fast, slow or however He deems fit for each individual. We’re all unique. GOD knows that and deals with us, accordingly.
Note:
Yes, we body-of-Christ members have commonalities but we need to be mindful of
our unique aspects. . . and not seek to be like anyone other than who
GOD has uniquely created us to be . . .
The
truth is that we all have areas of ignorance. It’s a good practice to ask GOD to expose
areas of untruths to us and areas of error so that we can learn how to dispossess
what isn’t of GOD and to embrace what is of Him - and His good pleasure.
Jesus
said in John 6:44, “No man can come to
me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: . . .”
2 Timothy 2:19 - Nevertheless
the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them
that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from
iniquity.
Dishonesty
can sure kill testimonies. When
dishonesty has been discovered, it can affect testimonies and it can
affect/damage and even destroy credibility. And dishonesty sure isn’t one of GOD’s fruits
-- and truly, when He deems fit, He judges it, and ALL else that’s contrary to
His will. The remedy: Be honest and
credible . . . and when not, seek
forgiveness and cease dishonesty and all else that displeases GOD.
Written Sunday January 26, 2014
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