Showing posts with label Being a child of God. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Being a child of God. Show all posts

Thursday, December 17, 2020

CALL of the LORD

 

REPENT.

Mark 1:15

King James Version

15 And saying, 

The time is fulfilled, 

and the kingdom of God is at hand: 

repent ye, 

and believe the gospel.


The CALL is being sounded, LOUD, and CLEAR.

Here are other commands of the LORD, for these very confusing, and challenging times:


BE PERFECT.

Matthew 5:48

King James Version

48 Be ye therefore perfect, 

even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.


BELIEVE in JESUS.

John 6:47

King James Version

47 Verily, verily, 

I say unto you, 

He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.


WORSHIP GOD.

Luke 4:8

King James Version

8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, 

Get thee behind me, Satan: 

for it is written, 

Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, 

and him only shalt thou serve.


BE BORN AGAIN.

John 3:5

King James Version

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, 

I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.


KEEP GOD's COMMANDMENTS.

John 15:10

King James Version

10 If ye keep my commandments, 

ye shall abide in my love; 

even as I have kept my Father's commandments, 

and abide in his love.


LOVE ONE ANOTHER.

John 15:12

King James Version

12 This is my commandment, 

That ye love one another, 

as I have loved you.


WATCH.

Matthew 24:42

King James Version

42 Watch therefore: 

for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.


PRAY to the FATHER.

Matthew 6:9-13

King James Version

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: 

Our Father which art in heaven, 

Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come, 

Thy will be done in earth, 

as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, 

as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, 

but deliver us from evil: 

For thine is the kingdom, 

and the power, 

and the glory, 

for ever. 

Amen.


Updated 19 January 2022


Thursday, August 27, 2020

Come Home to God Clean


10 Create in me a clean heart, 
O God; 
and renew a right spirit within me.

Psalm 51:10 
King James Version

That was King David's prayer to God, repenting for his sins, wishing to make things right with the LORD.

Jesus Himself told us how to be right with Him:

3 And said, 
Verily I say unto you, 
Except ye be converted, 
and become as little children, 
ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:3 (KJV)

There is no guile in a child; but there is gall in adults.

A child's heart, mind, body, and spirit have not been corrupted by the world.

May we preserve the innocence of these children from God, for Jesus was adamant:

6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones 
which believe in me, 
it were better for him 
that a millstone were hanged about his neck, 
and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

Matthew 18:6 (KJV)

How are we to be converted?

Again, Jesus, the SON of God is very clear about that.

5 Jesus answered, 
Verily, verily, 
I say unto thee, 
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 
he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 
and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 
Ye must be born again.
8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, 
and thou hearest the sound thereof, 
but canst not tell whence it cometh, 
and whither it goeth: 
so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

John 3:5-8 (KJV)

The BIBLE has ALL the instructions that we may live right, and thus be clean in the eyes of the LORD.

One thing for sure, we cannot be with the Lord, tainted, and all.

We also don't know when Christ will come for His people.

All the more we have to be ready -- at ANY time.

But we are not without the "tools" for preparation.

Jesus left us the tools.

We have the resources.

We have the Bible, the WORD of God.

We have the best TEACHER of all -- the Holy SPIRIT of God -- the One who teaches us about JESUS, and the way back to God.

And we have to start now.

Related article:
"It is Time to Live Right By the LORD"

(All Bible verses from biblegateway.com)

Updated 18 January 2022

Thursday, August 13, 2020

It is TIME to LIVE RIGHT by the LORD


Luke 18:8
King James Version
8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. 
Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, 
shall he find faith on the earth?


Will you be ready, when JESUS returns?


Will He find faith on this earth?

Or will people continue to live their lives, in this very abnormal state we're all in, covid and all.

Surely, as many things threaten our existence, it makes more sense to live right by the LORD, more than ever.

We are all mortals, and one day, we will all pass on.

Have we made peace with God?

Have we made peace with each other?

Have we focused on the "things above"?

Have we finally figured out what really matters in this world?

I believe, I have.

That has been the subject of my many blogs and posts, sharing with you verses that support my many discoveries about matters of the soul.

I focus on matters of the soul, for the soul matters.

We cannot rejoin God, with tainted souls.

JESUS did say:

Matthew 5:48 
King James Version
48 Be ye therefore perfect, 
even as your Father 
which is in heaven 
is perfect.


Is perfection possible?

It is, for Jesus showed us the WAY.

The SPIRIT of GOD became flesh, overcoming all the evils of the flesh, as He showed us the way back to the FATHER.

The uncorrupted SON of God, took on the body of man, so He can live among us, and show us the Way.

He suffered and died for our sins, but on the third day, the LORD Jesus rose again, and now sits at the right hand of the FATHER.

And it is true, He will come to judge us all, according to how we have lived our lives, and followed, or not followed the commandments God gave us.

Once you have become aware, especially as a born-again Christian, you can never go back to how you were before.

Every day becomes a step closer to GOD.

If you allow yourself to be taught by the HOLY SPIRIT, the way will be made easier, for everything becomes clearer.

But you must open your heart to JESUS, and allow Him to do His wonders in you.

He will definitely show you the WAY.

Every day will have meaning.

Every day will be filled with peace, love, and joy.

You will never be confused again about God, yourself, the world, and others.

Everything is revealed in Scripture.

For over 11 months, it's the Holy SPIRIT of God who leads me to the proper verse that supports a thought, or decision -- everything you're reading on this blog now.

When you are perfectly-attuned to God, your faith will become very strong, for there is nothing left but FAITH.

By your faith, you will live your life each day.

The world will have many cacophonic voices, but you will not be swayed.

You will not be made fearful, for your TRUST is in the LORD.

Do you wish to live that way, especially with the state of the world now?

If you wish to live by faith, you must SEEK the Lord, with ALL your heart.

Find comfort in this well-known verse:

Proverbs 3:5-6 
King James Version
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; 
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, 
and he shall direct thy paths.


Only with the GUIDANCE of JESUS do we stand a chance in this world.

Without JESUS, we are nothing.

I completely stand by that.


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"The LORD Jesus Calls Us to Repentance"
"Our Peace Lies in Jesus Alone"
"JESUS Bringing Things to Light"
"In Stillness is the KEY"
JESUS Son of GOD

Image: Peak Px

Updated 6 February 2024


Sunday, July 5, 2020

The Right Way to Pray


5 And when thou prayest, 
thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: 
for they love to pray standing in the synagogues 
and in the corners of the streets, 
that they may be seen of men. 
Verily I say unto you, 
They have their reward.
6 But thou, 
when thou prayest, 
enter into thy closet, 
and when thou hast shut thy door, 
pray to thy Father which is in secret; 
and thy Father which seeth in secret 
shall reward thee openly.
7 But when ye pray, 
use not vain repetitions, 
as the heathen do: 
for they think that they shall be heard 
for their much speaking.
8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: 
for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, 
before ye ask him.

Matthew 6:5-8 
King James Version

Is there such a thing?

A right way to pray?

Oh, definitely, yes!

Jesus taught us how.

And He gave us the perfect prayer to the FATHER.

Sure, we were taught by our own religions to pray.

And, if we didn't have any religion as a child, probably, we instinctively knew how to pray, like striking a conversation with "someone" we felt was "out" there.

Often, it is at our loneliest, saddest, most disturbing and grievous moments, that we really seek God through prayer.

The simplest prayers are probably:


"Please help me, God!" 

or 

"Thank you, God!"

That's usually how I approach God, to ask for help, or to thank Him.

I was never keen on repetitive prayers, for I've always felt prayer must not be "robotic".

It must come from the heart.

I also felt that God already knew what I needed.

How can the CREATOR not know the needs of His creation?

Such was my simplistic, child-like way of thinking when it came to God, and prayers.

I may not be the prayer expert, but perhaps, for myself, I'm a listening expert.

Where others would bewail God not answering their prayers, I preferred to wait, watch, observe, learn, and listen.

My father taught me patience in many ways, instilling discipline in me.

He would always say there's a time, and place, for everything.

Perhaps, my father referred to Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.

I figured, if God was my REAL Father, and the ONE who created me, He'd know everything I'd need, or want.

He'd also give it to me in divine, perfect timing.

When I became a born-again Christian last year -- nearly 10 months ago -- I began to see God's wisdom, more and more.

He knows I've prayed constantly, for clarity, for His TRUTH, and for relief from troubles.

He answered through my dreams, visions, people, books, work, and music that came upon my path, or even through nature.

And I would listen each time.

Maybe He finally saw I was ready for the WORD of God -- Jesus -- last year, so the Holy Spirit finally inspired me to become born again, for that is the way to see the kingdom of God.

After that, my spiritual life and writing truly blossomed, and I have been under constant guidance from Jesus each day, who, after all, is the WAY.

The WORD, and the WAY.

How cool is that, right?

Now, I know better how to follow Jesus, so my soul will be saved.

Nothing has changed in my approach to life, God, or prayer.

I remain a trusting child.


Updated 18 January 2022


Saturday, June 13, 2020

The Sanctification Process

1 John 1:9
King James Version
9 If we confess our sins, 
he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, 
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.


It's just been nine months since I first accepted and followed JESUS.

In that time, I learned one striking thing --

The ego has gone.

No longer do I hold on to old thoughts, old ways, old habits, erroneous ways, but instead, wish to be corrected by the Bible, and the HOLY SPIRIT -- every step of the way -- JESUS' Way.

Like an eager child, my heart sought GOD's WORD alone.

I am therefore grateful for what my Bible teacher shared.

Here's what he said about the "sanctification process":
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Once we become born again, all our sins, past, present, future, are forgiven! In that sense, we are justified and positionally pure, sinless, in God’s sight because Jesus paid the price for all our sins by His death. He died in our place so we may live! Here’s one supporting verse: 

Ephesians 2:1
King James Version

2 And you hath he quickened, 
who were dead in trespasses and sins;


On another hand, practically or experientially, we cannot completely free ourselves of sin for the rest of our lives. It can be minimized but not completely eradicated. In other words, one cannot attain perfect obedience everyday for the rest of our lives. The best we can do with the help of the Holy Spirit is to live a life of sanctification, where we undergo spiritual growth or maturity day by day until we leave this earth. The sanctification process is achieved by walking in step with Jesus, through God’s Word  The degree of one’s sanctification will depend upon one’s rate of obedience to God’s Word. 

For the rest of our lives as born again Christians, the challenge to stay away from sin will always be there. Paul himself had this challenge.

Romans 7:14-25 
King James Version

14 For we know that the law is spiritual: 
but I am carnal, sold under sin.
15 For that which I do I allow not: 
for what I would, that do I not; 
but what I hate, that do I.
16 If then I do that which I would not, 
I consent unto the law that it is good.
17 Now then it is no more I that do it, 
but sin that dwelleth in me.
18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) 
dwelleth no good thing: 
for to will is present with me; 
but how to perform that which is good I find not.
19 For the good that I would I do not: 
but the evil which I would not, that I do.
20 Now if I do that I would not, 
it is no more I that do it, 
but sin that dwelleth in me.
21 I find then a law, 
that, when I would do good, 
evil is present with me.
22 For I delight in the law of God 
after the inward man:
23 But I see another law in my members, 
warring against the law of my mind, 
and bringing me into captivity 
to the law of sin which is in my members.
24 O wretched man that I am! 
who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; 
but with the flesh the law of sin.


Of course, Jesus is the solution and verse 25 deals with one’s sanctification process. 

Unbelievers have only one nature, the sinful nature, mainly because they don’t believe in Jesus, the gospel, and God’s Word. 

1 Corinthians 2:14 
King James Version

14 But the natural man 
receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: 
for they are foolishness unto him: 
neither can he know them, 
because they are spiritually discerned.


Born again Christians have two natures, the sinful nature remains but we are now given a divine nature. Because the sinful nature remains, we can still sin, but now that the divine nature is there, we have the ability to defeat sin. This battle between these two natures remains! As Christians we must do our best to put to death our sinful nature during our lifetime. 


Note that these verses were addressed to the Colossians, a body of believers, a church. (Not to unbelievers.)

Colossians 3:2-10 
King James Version

2 Set your affection on things above, 
not on things on the earth.
3 For ye are dead, 
and your life is hid with Christ in God.
4 When Christ, 
who is our life, shall appear, 
then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
5 Mortify therefore your members 
which are upon the earth; 
fornication, 
uncleanness, 
inordinate affection, 
evil concupiscence, 
and covetousness, 
which is idolatry:
6 For which things' sake the wrath of God 
cometh on the children of disobedience:
7 In the which ye also walked some time, 
when ye lived in them.
8 But now ye also put off all these; 
anger, 
wrath, 
malice, 
blasphemy, 
filthy communication out of your mouth.
9 Lie not one to another, 
seeing that ye have put off the old man 
with his deeds;
10 And have put on the new man, 
which is renewed in knowledge 
after the image of him that created him:


Note verse 5, the existence of an earthly or sinful nature. 

Colossians 3:5 
King James Version

5 Mortify therefore your members 
which are upon the earth; 
fornication, 
uncleanness, 
inordinate affection, 
evil concupiscence, 
and covetousness, 
which is idolatry:

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True born-again Christians won't take it personally, being called sinners, for we all are.

Finally, we have a "name" to our "disease".

JESUS did say:

John 8:7 
King James Version 

7 So when they continued asking him, 
he lifted up himself, 
and said unto them, 
He that is without sin among you, 
let him first cast a stone at her.


The moment Eve took a bite of that fuirt, sin was upon us all.

We merely need to open our hearts for correction, and live a life of sanctification.

In this teacher's words: "where we undergo spiritual growth or maturity day by day until we leave this earth".

We really have all help going for us.

In His mercy, GOD gave us Jesus to die for our sins, and as this teacher said, "so we may live!"

This much I can tell you about my own experience.

The moment I feel that my thoughts stray from the LORD, I pray right away, in my own simple, direct, child-like way.

And you know what?

My course, my path, my thinking, is righted IMMEDIATELY!

You can really feel the power of Jesus that way.

And, of course, JESUS asks that we sin no more.

John 8:11 
King James Version

11 She said, 
No man, Lord. 
And Jesus said unto her, 
Neither do I condemn thee: 
go, and sin no more.


Related material:

Bible verses from biblegateway.com


Friday, June 5, 2020

When the World Doesn't Seem to Make Sense


Philippians 4:7
King James Version
7 And the peace of God, 
which passeth all understanding, 
shall keep your hearts and minds 
through Christ Jesus.


When the world doesn't seem to make sense, your only refuge is Christ.

There is no other Steady Anchor you can rely on.

The world, with all its many confusing voices and hidden agenda, will sway you this way, and that way, the idea being you become lost. 

That is the intention of the deceiver.

But seek Christ, and you will find peace.

Christ gave us the Holy Spirit, the Teacher of All Things, to help us remember and so we can follow the path of Christ.

We are in a battle with the unseen:

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, 
but against principalities, 
against powers, 
against the rulers of the darkness of this world, 
against spiritual wickedness in high places."

Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)

Precisely why Christ instructed:

5 Jesus answered, 
Verily, verily, 
I say unto thee, 
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 
he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 
and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 
Ye must be born again.
8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, 
and thou hearest the sound thereof, 
but canst not tell whence it cometh, 
and whither it goeth: 
so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

John 3:5-8 (KJV)

If you continue to follow the ways of the flesh, you will surely perish, with the way the world has been set up by the deceiver and his many followers.

You must become born of the SPIRIT.

Follow Christ, become a born-again Christian, and you will be instructed by the Holy Spirit each day, each moment, as He has been instructing me since I first embraced Christ as a simple, independent follower.

Even churches have been hit hard now.

And that is for God's divine purpose, of which I have an inkling about.

A case of "the wheat is being separated from the chaff".

Where before, you can gather in a church, in a congregation, and praise God, now, you can't.

There is the quarantine, the chaos, and the many unknowns facing you on the streets and everywhere you may go.

It's like the devils are on a rampage, seeking souls to ruin, using whatever darkness we have in our hearts.

I have always been independent in my studies, and in my faith, purposely.

I needed to find God on my own, not parroting the beliefs of others.

You see, this relationship you have with God, is a PERSONAL relationship, so build it with Him, just you and God.

He will answer your prayers.

You only have to open your heart, and approach God, as the FATHER That He Is.

That's how I've always approached God.

That's how Jesus wants us to see his FATHER.

We are all like foolish, stubborn, willful children who prefer the darkness, over the light.

Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, will instruct us how to reconcile with God all over again.

I know I prayed hard, and long, asking for GOD's TRUTH alone.

I could not take man's word for it.

I needed God's WORD.

Nearly nine months ago, God finally sent the Holy Spirit to instruct me, and my life has shifted 180 degrees, and I merely keep going forward with the LORD each day.

I created this blog you're reading now, to teach myself, to remind myself, and to share with you my Scripture-based understanding, what I call my SCRIBU -- thus, the 24 books I wrote after becoming a born-again Christian.

Jesus left us with the Holy Spirit, so we will not be orphaned.

"But the Comforter, 
which is the Holy Ghost, 
whom the Father will send in my name, 
he shall teach you all things, 
and bring all things to your remembrance, 
whatsoever I have said unto you."

John 14:26 (KJV)

These are the things that will help you navigate the tricky, mine-filled world that belongs to the deceiver, and that's why I ask you stay CLOSEST to Christ.

"Jesus saith unto him, 
I am the way, the truth, 
and the life: 
no man cometh unto the Father, 
but by me."

John 14:6 (KJV)

Find comfort in Jesus' WORDS alone.

You can only be saved, through JESUS.

Whoever tells you differently, is the antichrist, and there will be many. as the apostle John says here:

"Little children, 
it is the last time: 
and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, 
even now are there many antichrists; 
whereby we know that it is the last time."

1 John 2:18 (KJV)


Find comfort in the LORD, for He is the source of ALL peace, salvation, and security.

There is no other SOURCE of all things God, but Jesus.



(Image source: Johannes Plenio)

(Verses are from biblegateway.com)


Updated 18 January 2022


Monday, June 1, 2020

Calming the Stormy Seas of Life


Matthew 8:23-27 
King James Version
23 And when he was entered into a ship, 
his disciples followed him.
24 And, behold, 
there arose a great tempest in the sea, 
insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: 
but he was asleep.
25 And his disciples came to him, 
and awoke him, saying, 
Lord, save us: we perish.
26 And he saith unto them, 
Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? 
Then he arose, 
and rebuked the winds and the sea; 
and there was a great calm.
27 But the men marvelled, saying, 
What manner of man is this, 
that even the winds and the sea obey him!

In the stormy sea of my life, Jesus had always been in charge.

If He wasn't, I don't believe I would have survived all the experiences, dangers, challenges, slings, and arrows.

JESUS made sure I survived all that, because I was meant to write about it, and to share my testimony with you.

He knew my life had to be a rich broth of material for the work I needed to do for Him.

Thus, He was pleased that I finally accepted His invitation to listen, and learn from Him, and to love Him, too.

In a far-off dream, I SAW Him.

He had His hands stretched low at His sides, gazing at me.

He stood, in place of the emerald altar, at my favorite open-air, circular chapel in the big city.

That dream took place many years ago, but earth time is but a twinkling in God's eye, and is just a nano-second.

At another time, Jesus showed Himself as my "landlord", where a young girl (myself) was shown typing at a corner of the room, and my "landlord" was showing me around, as I was in search of a "home".

At the end of that "tour", my "landlord" waited for me at a light-filled doorway.

But first, I was to pass a theater-like area, where everyone was watching a film. I knew where I needed to go, as my "landlord" was waiting for me.

That tour was U-shaped, so I know I merely go back, where I "came from".

I am no one more special, than you are.

Perhaps, all I've got is this ability to pay attention to EVERYTHING important around me, whatever my soul leads me to. 

Perhaps, that is what GOD wants.

That I pay attention to His signs, clues, and prompts.

He created me, so He created EVERY circumstance of my life.

How I addressed such stuff, how I behaved, how I responded, or reacted, was my own decision.

There could be no shortcuts in life.

What learning would take place if there were shortcuts?

No matter how tough your life may be, there is a reason for everything.

You are being honed, like a sword to fire, shaped, strengthened, by circumstances, your correct attitudes, and by the Spirit of God.

You will not be left without assistance.

One prayer is all it takes to receive the help you need.

It may not be what you asked for, but it will surely be what the LORD knows you need.

Only God sees the big picture.

Our CREATOR has perfect vision; we don't.

Be kind to yourself.

Given the knowledge you have at that exact moment, you are responding to your circumstances.

There is no need to blame anyone.

Find the lesson instead.

What is God trying to tell you, when things are going wrong for you?

Perhaps, you lost a job, lost a spouse, lost friends, lost money, got sick, or nothing seems to work.

What is God really trying to tell you?

Have you noticed that it is only when we "lose" something, that we seem to pay attention?

Sure, some get mad at God, some get mad at others, some get mad at self.

And when you're all spent, after all that blaming, what else is there to do?

What humbled us so?

Wasn't it the Spirit of God who tries to wake us up, so we can go back to Him?

So we can finally see the importance of Christ in our lives?

So we can really see things, people, and the world for all that they are?

If awful things didn't happen to us, we'd think we're okay.

We'd just keep doing the things we used to do before.

Seeing the same people we used to see before.

Doing the every day routine we all have.

But what happens when suddenly our boat is rocked?

Or there's a storm that appeared from nowhere?

Or our boat's in danger of capsizing?

Or people are in a panic inside our boat?

The boat could be you, your home, your work, your community, your nation, the world, even the universe.

What if things didn't feel so secure anymore?

What if worldwide financial loss occurred, like right now?

What if disease occurred, as in the past months?

What if we couldn't travel anymore, like in the previous months?

What if rioting and discontent occurred, like yesterday?

What if nothing seems to make sense anymore, and every day seems to bring new challenges?

A few days ago, a mild earthquake shook our city, with the epicenter just an hour's drive away -- in a city where I don't believe earthquakes normally occur.

People must not panic.

All we have to do is trust God.

We must trust our FATHER, the CREATOR.

Jesus was calm, and asleep, when His apostles woke Him up, alarmed that they may perish.

At any time the LORD sees fit, all our challenges in this stormy sea of life, can be righted.

But why, not yet?

Because it's not time.

Our love for God, our love for each other, and our faiths are being tested.

Who is for, or against God?

Who is for, or against their brothers, and sisters?

When all is clear, the sky will become clear.

The boat will float gently, all over again.

Right now, we are all being "shaken" from our stupor, from our greed, from our vain pre-occupations, from our lack of love, from our useless pursuits.

The stormy sea of our lives will right itself, when we right ourselves with God.

For myself, I am living the simplest life possible, "grounded" and "anchored" in God, listening to the whisperings of the Holy Spirit, as He continuously teaches me about Christ each day, each moment.

And my prayer is ALWAYS to follow Jesus' instructions -- alone.

The world cannot make me do what God won't ask me to do, so beware what you ask of your brothers and sisters.

By that very act, or intention, God is testing your spirit.

I trust in JESUS alone.


Related material:

Related video: Charles F. Stanley on "Our Anchor in Times of Storm".


Updated 6 February 2024


Sunday, May 31, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About the Holy Spirit of God


This is the second time it happened.

It's always when I'm asleep -- literally having my essential shut-eye -- when I am "awakened" by music, or a voice.

The first time, it was music, many years ago.

The second time, was through a voice (see video above), today.

And what a wonderful way to wake up this afternoon after a short nap!

I heard that clear voice, and got all excited because it was EVERYTHING about the Holy Spirit of God!

And for the first time, I encountered Dr. Charles F. Stanley, instructing us about the Spirit, through the YouTube video above.

Different ministers have different ways.

Dr. Stanley's way was simple, and straightforward.

He shared everything he knew about the Holy Spirit of God, quoting verses from the Bible, and it was like a gift from heaven, wherein I was learning everything I needed and wanted to know about the Spirit of God.

He shares this verse early on:


"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."

Galatians 5:25 (King James Version)

The FATHER really knows my heart.

He knows I'll share it with you, so please click the video above, and let's all learn more about the Teacher that Jesus left us with.

Now, we will never be lost again.

What a wonderful way to wake up, in more ways than one!

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