Today: Ellen is reading to me from the book, Face To Face With Jesus, and i, yes, little “i” thought “if You, (yes big “Y” because i’m talking directly to my Father in heaven), could stop two of four bombs, Why didn’t you stop all four from exploding?
One of the best things that Ellen could ever do for me is to read to me. It becomes a very intimate part of our spiritual life together. One of the Greatest things in my walk with Christ, is when He speaks directly to my inner man in an inner voice that exudes Love and compassion, yet is so convicting. Why, because i know that He is calling me to a higher needed walk with Him, one that up to that moment i have not been willing to walk. But His call makes it so clear that i must take action now out of love for Him and those around me, whom He wants to see with Him in eternity.
This day i saw so clearly that i had not for some time loved Him or my brothers or the lost as i should. He also made clear to me that His gift to me to become His in service to others was being neglected by me. What did He do to impact me so?
The testimony from Samaa in her book, that Ellen was reading was at a critical part. What was happening in this terrorist explosion in her Church was illogical and yet miraculous. But as Ellen was reading this, right away i heard a familiar to me voice in my mind say: if God could stop miraculously two of these bombs, why did “he” not stop the other two. This voice of Satan, I often and i suggest we often allow to enter our thoughts when bad things are happening. Satan attempts to change God into just another god. Or Him into just another him. But this time this thought that i would most likely have entertained as many times in the past I had done, was interrupted with but a few words from the Holy Spirit. “Do not Doubt Me, but Always give Me praise”.
Those words created in me the emotions that I spoke of earlier, and more. I was completely undone by them. I knew this voice. I had heard It before.
Why is it that i and possibly we so seldom hear His voice. Is it because we so often are willing to accept Satan’s input into our reasoning of the situation that we are contemplating? If Satan is allowed input into our understanding of things, our reasoning will be twisted and we will miss God, but not god. If our desire is for God’s truth He will see us through to it. If we trust Him in our study, rather than “I” for understanding, then “he” will not be able to twist that truth.
So why did two of the bombs explode? You must read the book. It is powerful. God may also speak to you in it.
P.S. i wrote this yesterday. The first day into 2020 after New Years, and the day after the call that i posted concerning the year of Spiritual Vision. Every year is crucial for us, but this year i feel is more so.
Very good word my brother!
BT
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Thanks, Lord, and thanks Brian for all you do.
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“This day i saw so clearly that i had not for some time loved Him or my brothers or the lost as i should. He also made clear to me that His gift to me to become His in service to others was being neglected by me. What did He do to impact me so?”
Ok, Brother, now what are you going to do about it? What is everyone that reads this going to do with this question.
We so often think that it is the preacher’s responsibility to teach others or the bible study teacher’s job. It is their job, but it’s our responsibility also. Jesus didn’t just say if you are a preacher or teacher He just said go. Now you may not be able to go to every country, but you can go to your neighbor, your kid’s teacher, the gas station attendant, the grocery store bag boy or produce attendant, etc. The list of people you see everyday is inexhaustible.
Matthew 28:19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, International Standard Version
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Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: KJV
Praise the Lord that He used a book and a testimony to speak to you, brother. Hold on to this word from the Lord, and do as He says. God bless you for this raw and open testimony. Praise be to the Lord that we hear and recognize His voice. My sheep know My voice.
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Amen Christian, and you are so right. Our call is to the lost around us. I’m praying and fasting for individuals around me. For right opportunities and wisdom to say the right words as I use those opportunities. And most of all to praise God and not question him when the spiritual bombs explode as a result, even should they bring serious injury. I just read recently of the Chinese Christian persecution. Some are understanding there that their suffering is necessary to bring others to the savior. I’m asking God to give me the strength and willingness to stand for Him in this spiritual battle for souls. Thank you Christian for your devotion in this same effort.
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Brother, it is all we have. This is our ‘job’. This is all that we were born and born again for. The Lord gives us comfort in our homes, jobs to pay or bills, wives and husbands for companionship, but our true calling will always to sent by Him to the lost. Does He need us, NO, because He can use rocks to testify to others, but I truly believe this should be all of our callings! God bless you brother. May this spark many to do the same.
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Amen
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Thanks for the reblog, brother.
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