We should not be seeking "experiences", we should be seeking Christ and the experiences do come at times. But since we walk by faith our faith is in Christ not in any event or experience.
The devil can fabricate experiences that leave those seeking the experiences as euphoric and joyful, but these experiences are not evidence that God is working. In these last days we will see lots of false miracles.
If our spirituality and faith is based on what we can see and experience we have a weak faith.
Our faith is in Christ during the most horrific times in life. We endure remaining faithful because our faith is in Christ. He goes through the difficulties with us. Our faith is strong because it is based in Him.
In these last days of apostasy most people will want to see rather than having faith to believer when they do not see.
Matthew 16:4 "4 A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away. "
Those who believe Christ and His wisdom as given to us in His Word walk faithfully every day when things are difficult. They have no need of a grandiose miracle to build their faith.
Romans 10:17
"17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word [a]of Christ."
I see miracles all the time in my life, they do not take grandiose forms as so many are looking for, they are a steady walk with Christ as He answers prayers in ways that others might deny because they are looking for things to boast about.
It is a miracle that we get through tough times without becoming insane. We do it because Christ goes through with us, we remain faithful to Him no matter what is happening to us.
Remember Job, He never denied God through all His misery. This was a bigger miracle than if he had been healed instantly.
Those who are constantly seeking after grandiose signs and wonders will be those fooled by the anti-christ. He will do such false miracles and lying wonders and those who love these things more than they love God will follow Him.
2 Thessalonians 2:8-10 "…8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival. 9 The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and FALSE wonder, 10 and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.…"
Monday, December 30, 2019
Living in an Apostate Age, How to Endure
We are living in an apostate world now in which everything is based on psychology, traditions of men and personal pleasure. We see this in church gatherings and family relationships. Those who are rejected and lied against are the ones who filter everything through the Word of God.
Most "Christians" today want only to be entertained and to "feel" good. They are not very concerned about what God said in His Word.
The sad thing is that CHRIST IS the Word! He is the One Who gave us the Bible of His Words and Thoughts. To negate it as secondary to a life system is to negate Him.
Most people who say they are Christians today are not concerned about obeying something they see as secondary to their own desires and cultural acceptance.
The more we speak of the Bible principles, Christ's commands and obedience the more we are rejected as Christ and the apostles were rejected.
Until I saw the evil of the "cultural Christianity" I was raised with I was confused about truth. When God opened my eyes through the study of His Word and seeking His face in prayer, my eyes were opened, the floodgates of His wisdom flooded in and there is no returning from that no matter what anyone else says or does to me.
When we have encountered Christ all our traditions and relationships are based on our love for Him.
We have a heart for the lost but our brethren come first. They are our family, as Christ is our husband.
Our life is all about seeking Christ in all things and hearing from the Holy Spirit. If you have lived as a believer very long you will understand this; Those who seek Christ in all things will hear regularly from the Holy Spirit but most "Christians" will not understand what this is like because they do not seek Christ or the leading of the Holy Spirit.
When someone is following the culture they cannot hear from God. The noise of apostasy drowns out anything the Holy Spirit might be saying.
John 16:13-14 "13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. 14 He will glorify Me by taking from what is Mine and disclosing it to you.…"
God said this and I believe Him. He will lead into truth and speak often to those who are seeking Him. Those who do not hear from the Holy Spirit look at us sideways as though we said something strange, they do not understand and they do not believe God speaks personally to them. Anyone who wants to know truth can know it if they will seek God.
Luke 24:45-49 "45 Then He (Holy Spirit) opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
Keep speaking truth to others, their reaction to it will tell you volumes about them. Anyone who wants to know truth will ask to be told more. They will go to their Bibles at home and search out what you have said. They will ask the Holy Spirit to show them truth.
Proverbs 18:24
"24 A man of too many friends comes to ruin,
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
Ephesians 1:17
"17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him."
Most "Christians" today want only to be entertained and to "feel" good. They are not very concerned about what God said in His Word.
The sad thing is that CHRIST IS the Word! He is the One Who gave us the Bible of His Words and Thoughts. To negate it as secondary to a life system is to negate Him.
Most people who say they are Christians today are not concerned about obeying something they see as secondary to their own desires and cultural acceptance.
The more we speak of the Bible principles, Christ's commands and obedience the more we are rejected as Christ and the apostles were rejected.
Until I saw the evil of the "cultural Christianity" I was raised with I was confused about truth. When God opened my eyes through the study of His Word and seeking His face in prayer, my eyes were opened, the floodgates of His wisdom flooded in and there is no returning from that no matter what anyone else says or does to me.
When we have encountered Christ all our traditions and relationships are based on our love for Him.
We have a heart for the lost but our brethren come first. They are our family, as Christ is our husband.
Our life is all about seeking Christ in all things and hearing from the Holy Spirit. If you have lived as a believer very long you will understand this; Those who seek Christ in all things will hear regularly from the Holy Spirit but most "Christians" will not understand what this is like because they do not seek Christ or the leading of the Holy Spirit.
When someone is following the culture they cannot hear from God. The noise of apostasy drowns out anything the Holy Spirit might be saying.
John 16:13-14 "13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. 14 He will glorify Me by taking from what is Mine and disclosing it to you.…"
God said this and I believe Him. He will lead into truth and speak often to those who are seeking Him. Those who do not hear from the Holy Spirit look at us sideways as though we said something strange, they do not understand and they do not believe God speaks personally to them. Anyone who wants to know truth can know it if they will seek God.
Luke 24:45-49 "45 Then He (Holy Spirit) opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
Keep speaking truth to others, their reaction to it will tell you volumes about them. Anyone who wants to know truth will ask to be told more. They will go to their Bibles at home and search out what you have said. They will ask the Holy Spirit to show them truth.
Proverbs 18:24
"24 A man of too many friends comes to ruin,
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
Ephesians 1:17
"17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him."
Sunday, December 29, 2019
It Is Not About You
Alan Brayshaw
" IT IS NOT ABOUT YOU,." Consumer false Christianity wants a Show. " Many Have departed from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;." They want to be entertained. They rate the Sermon and the Worship as if it was all about them. They Say " Ow That Preacher was Funny,." or " That Worship Music was OK ,." as if they are there to be Worshiped themselves. They want Church to Serve them. They want to Hear what they want to Hear. They do not want to Hear About Dying to Self and Following JESUS. They do not want to hear about Hell or Judgment. They want a JESUS that wants to Bless Their Socks off $$$. The Great Falling away is a Carnal Self Worshiping Gospel that tries to elevate Men,. " The real Gospel Is All About JESUS,."
" Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;." 1 Timothy 4:1
" Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of [a]sin is revealed, the son of perdition,." 2 Thessalonians 2:3
" IT IS NOT ABOUT YOU,." Consumer false Christianity wants a Show. " Many Have departed from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;." They want to be entertained. They rate the Sermon and the Worship as if it was all about them. They Say " Ow That Preacher was Funny,." or " That Worship Music was OK ,." as if they are there to be Worshiped themselves. They want Church to Serve them. They want to Hear what they want to Hear. They do not want to Hear About Dying to Self and Following JESUS. They do not want to hear about Hell or Judgment. They want a JESUS that wants to Bless Their Socks off $$$. The Great Falling away is a Carnal Self Worshiping Gospel that tries to elevate Men,. " The real Gospel Is All About JESUS,."
" Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;." 1 Timothy 4:1
" Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of [a]sin is revealed, the son of perdition,." 2 Thessalonians 2:3
The Rapture of the Church and then the Rapture
The rapture of snatching followed by the rapture of great joy and peace is soon to be coming for born again believers.
Have you ever been in a dangerous situation where you felt on edge and nervous until help came to show you the way out? What a relief it was when we got out of that situation, what peace and what joy that it was over and we could relax at peace.
That's how it will be when Christ takes us out of this world in the rapture. Have you ever heard the phrase "there was such rapture"?
Rapture: "a feeling of intense pleasure and joy." There joy and peace will be so great that we have escaped we will not be able to do anything except worship Jesus on our faces.
Revelation 1:17 " 17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, "
At the time of the rapture of the church we will not only be snatched away we will feel the rapture in our souls.
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