SF Stagecoach, NV
Dear Brothers, Sisters, Prodigals and
Unsaved,
Our Lessons in Matthew will always
contain topics such as; Life, Healings, Miracles, Deliverance and more. Today through His Word we'll learn and see what we need to know in, Jesus' Transfiguration,
The Demoniac
and The Tribute Money [taxes].
So hang in there,
- Abba [God], does not want His children to have lack of knowledge, thereby
knowing the truth sets us FREE! That's
why Jesus through His Word, reveals to us what His Father [Abba] told Jesus to
say and do and what Heaven is like and will be on earth
E V E N T U A L L Y so we can preach; live a Godly life and overcome the world [enemy] today. The World, is the twerp's [satan's] playground. But if you know your authority, he can't play with you.
E V E N T U A L L Y so we can preach; live a Godly life and overcome the world [enemy] today. The World, is the twerp's [satan's] playground. But if you know your authority, he can't play with you.
Verse NOTE:
ALL meanings are from Strong's Concordance, unless marked
otherwise.
17:1-27
The Transfiguration:
à [Matthew 17:1-3 NASB] 1 "Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. 2 And He was transfigured before them; and His [Jesus'] face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him."
à [Matthew 17:1-3 NASB] 1 "Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. 2 And He was transfigured before them; and His [Jesus'] face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him."
Jesus did not take all the disciples,
just three. Evidently they were only to
receive the gift of seeing Jesus' transfiguration, and the appearance of Moses and
Elijah.
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[2 Kings 6:14-17 NASB] 14 "He
sent horses and chariots and a great army there, and they came by night and
surrounded the city. 15 Now when the attendant of the man of God
had risen early and gone out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was
circling the city. And his servant said to him, "Alas, my master! What shall we do?" 16 So he answered, "Do
not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
17 Then Elisha prayed and said, "O LORD, I pray, open his eyes that
he may see." And the LORD opened the servant's eyes and he saw; and
behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha."
Have you ever prayed for a blind person? Try saying just what Elisha said; "O LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see." It's simple and to the point. Abba's not hard of hearing, so you don't have to shout. Just BELIEVE - He already knows what's needed to fix the blind person's eyes - you don't have to tell Him. If you've read the Prophets in the old testament [OT], their prayers were short and to the point. Our job is easy, we only need to speak those words and believe.
Could Moses & Elijah, so filled and covered in the Presence of Abba, spread over Jesus, to turn His body and garments making them as a bright light? That's one we'll all get answered when we go to Haven.
IF you are not taken up at this point [rapture], the only chance you'll have after that, is IF you HAVE NOT TAKEN THE MARK, then you'll have a chance to be removed from earth, possibly when the 2 Witnesses and the 144,000 are removed from earth. Some call this Mid-Trib, which I think they may get from this thinking, but the Word says, We shall NOT SUFFER HIS WRATH No one taking the mark can enter Heaven!
[1 Thessalonians 5:9 NKJV] "For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,10 who died for us, that whether we wake [rapture] or sleep, [with Jesus already] we should live together with Him."
Have you ever prayed for a blind person? Try saying just what Elisha said; "O LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see." It's simple and to the point. Abba's not hard of hearing, so you don't have to shout. Just BELIEVE - He already knows what's needed to fix the blind person's eyes - you don't have to tell Him. If you've read the Prophets in the old testament [OT], their prayers were short and to the point. Our job is easy, we only need to speak those words and believe.
Could Moses & Elijah, so filled and covered in the Presence of Abba, spread over Jesus, to turn His body and garments making them as a bright light? That's one we'll all get answered when we go to Haven.
IF you are not taken up at this point [rapture], the only chance you'll have after that, is IF you HAVE NOT TAKEN THE MARK, then you'll have a chance to be removed from earth, possibly when the 2 Witnesses and the 144,000 are removed from earth. Some call this Mid-Trib, which I think they may get from this thinking, but the Word says, We shall NOT SUFFER HIS WRATH No one taking the mark can enter Heaven!
[1 Thessalonians 5:9 NKJV] "For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,10 who died for us, that whether we wake [rapture] or sleep, [with Jesus already] we should live together with Him."
à
[Matthew
17:4-8 NASB] 4 "Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good
for us to be here; if You wish, I will make three tabernacles here, one for
You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah." 5 While he was
still speaking, a bright cloud
overshadowed them, and behold, a voice out of the cloud said, "This is My
beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!" 6 When
the disciples heard [this,] they fell face down to the ground and were
terrified. 7 And Jesus came to [them] and touched them
and said, "Get up, and do not be afraid." 8 And
lifting up their eyes, they saw no one except Jesus Himself alone."
The first thing I see here, is that Abba said to the 3 disciples "listen to Him" [and since we are His disciples now - so should we] Peter wasn't trying to elevate himself, but wanting to set up the tabernacles for each of them to Praise and worship Moses, Elijah and Our Lord, but Abba said only Jesus listen to. So, setting up False Idols to worship is a NO, NO. There's only the Godhead to be worshiped and praised, because the THREE [Father, Son & Holy Spirit] are the only ones involved in the planning and execution of the works of Jesus, since it's Abba's LOVE for HIS CREATION that gives us what we have through Jesus' sacrifice and teaching. All others are blessed with GREAT REWARDS in Heaven, for their works on earth. My sister Jenny, use to say, as long as she made it into Heaven, even IF she had to scrub the pearl gates with a toothbrush, she'd be happy. Needless to say, now that her knowledge, understanding and wisdom have all grown, now she wants it ALL.
Abba does have a way of showing up in an unexpected way, saying what He wants you to know - doesn't He? It's just hard for us to really listen to what He's saying and no doubt we'd probably act like the 3 disciples who were terrified and fell on the ground when they heard Abba speak.
But as usual, Jesus touched them and told them do not be afraid. When they got up, they no longer saw Moses or Elijah just Jesus. Wouldn't you wonder, if you had a dream or did you really see it?
The first thing I see here, is that Abba said to the 3 disciples "listen to Him" [and since we are His disciples now - so should we] Peter wasn't trying to elevate himself, but wanting to set up the tabernacles for each of them to Praise and worship Moses, Elijah and Our Lord, but Abba said only Jesus listen to. So, setting up False Idols to worship is a NO, NO. There's only the Godhead to be worshiped and praised, because the THREE [Father, Son & Holy Spirit] are the only ones involved in the planning and execution of the works of Jesus, since it's Abba's LOVE for HIS CREATION that gives us what we have through Jesus' sacrifice and teaching. All others are blessed with GREAT REWARDS in Heaven, for their works on earth. My sister Jenny, use to say, as long as she made it into Heaven, even IF she had to scrub the pearl gates with a toothbrush, she'd be happy. Needless to say, now that her knowledge, understanding and wisdom have all grown, now she wants it ALL.
Abba does have a way of showing up in an unexpected way, saying what He wants you to know - doesn't He? It's just hard for us to really listen to what He's saying and no doubt we'd probably act like the 3 disciples who were terrified and fell on the ground when they heard Abba speak.
But as usual, Jesus touched them and told them do not be afraid. When they got up, they no longer saw Moses or Elijah just Jesus. Wouldn't you wonder, if you had a dream or did you really see it?
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[Job 33:14-18 NASB] 14 "Indeed
God speaks once, Or twice, [yet] no one notices it. 15 "In a dream, a
vision of the night, When sound sleep falls on men, While they slumber in their
beds, 16 Then He opens the ears of men, And seals their instruction, 17 In
order to turn man [from his] deed, And conceal
pride from man, 18 He keeps back his soul from the Pit, And
his life from perishing by the sword."
Now this is a possibility... Dreams, Visions or Visitations can happen whenever Abba, Jesus or an Angel wants to speak with us. And the word you may get is not just a prophetic word, for verse 17 tell us that He may want you to turn from an evil deed. OR maybe you have a problem with concealed pride? Truly, all of this is for your own good - to keep your soul from going in the pit [hell] OR being killed by a sword [OT] or by a gang war New Testament [NT] today? You cannot ask Jesus to be your Savior, after you've taken your last breath, it will be to late.
Job's way is the way they spoke in those days. Abba tries to speak to you then, because your conscience is shut down. IF Abba talks to you this way, ask the Holy Spirit to wake you after your dream. Why? So you can write it down, rarely do people remember their dreams after 5 minutes of waking. I've had several dreams, so before I go to sleep, I ask the Holy Spirit to wake me when it's finished, so I can write the dream down and often as I'm writing, the Holy Spirit gives me the understanding.
The only thing I wish I could remember to do - is ask questions in my dreams. I usually just watch what's happening - I have also asked the Lord to put my glasses on before I dream, so I can see more [haha].
Now this is a possibility... Dreams, Visions or Visitations can happen whenever Abba, Jesus or an Angel wants to speak with us. And the word you may get is not just a prophetic word, for verse 17 tell us that He may want you to turn from an evil deed. OR maybe you have a problem with concealed pride? Truly, all of this is for your own good - to keep your soul from going in the pit [hell] OR being killed by a sword [OT] or by a gang war New Testament [NT] today? You cannot ask Jesus to be your Savior, after you've taken your last breath, it will be to late.
Job's way is the way they spoke in those days. Abba tries to speak to you then, because your conscience is shut down. IF Abba talks to you this way, ask the Holy Spirit to wake you after your dream. Why? So you can write it down, rarely do people remember their dreams after 5 minutes of waking. I've had several dreams, so before I go to sleep, I ask the Holy Spirit to wake me when it's finished, so I can write the dream down and often as I'm writing, the Holy Spirit gives me the understanding.
The only thing I wish I could remember to do - is ask questions in my dreams. I usually just watch what's happening - I have also asked the Lord to put my glasses on before I dream, so I can see more [haha].
à
[Matthew
17:9-13 NASB] 9 "As they were
coming down from the mountain, Jesus
commanded them, saying, "Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man
has risen from the dead." 10
And His disciples asked Him,
"Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" 11 And He
answered and said, "Elijah is coming and will restore all things; 12
but I say to you that Elijah already came, [Elijah's spirit was in John the Baptist,
discussed in Matthew 3:3 and again in Luke 1:17 both verses say he prepared the way for
Jesus.] and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wished.
So also the Son of Man is going to
suffer at their hands." 13
Then the disciples understood that He
had spoken to them about John the Baptist."
It's amazing to me, that whatever Jesus commanded His disciples to do, so should we, because we're now His Disciples on the earth.
I'm also happy to know, that it's not just me, who doesn't get the Words of Jesus right away and many [thank you Jesus] are explained further a few verses above or below what I was confused about. Or as Isaiah 28:10 says.
· [ Isaiah 28:10 NKJV] "For precept [must be] upon precept, precept upon precept, Line upon line, line upon line, Here a little, there a little."
It's amazing to me, that whatever Jesus commanded His disciples to do, so should we, because we're now His Disciples on the earth.
I'm also happy to know, that it's not just me, who doesn't get the Words of Jesus right away and many [thank you Jesus] are explained further a few verses above or below what I was confused about. Or as Isaiah 28:10 says.
· [ Isaiah 28:10 NKJV] "For precept [must be] upon precept, precept upon precept, Line upon line, line upon line, Here a little, there a little."
Precept
means an injunction:—commandment, precept.
Personally, I believe it means "understanding" will be found, as you search it out in more than one verse.
Truly, IF you're looking for more answers; other precepts may be found in other books of the Bible. [I use "www.BlueletterBible.com] and it's FREE, I find it easy to use the search with just a few words - and it lists them all in many versions of the Bible. Also, you can google, just type in "Where in the bible is [what you're looking for] i.e., line upon line and find where something is referenced or exactly where you'll find it in the Bible. [Isaiah 28:10 NKJV] "For precept [must be] upon precept, precept upon precept, Line upon line, line upon line, Here a little, there a little."
Precept means an injunction:—commandment, precept. [understanding]
Personally, I believe it means your understanding will be found, when you search it out.
Truly, IF you're looking for answers; additional precepts [understanding] may be in more than one book of the Bible.
[I use www.BlueLetterBible.com] I find it easier to use the search with just a few words - and it lists many. Also, you can google it and find where something is in the Bible. Just type in "where in the Bible is [type in what your looking for], you'll be amazed at the scripture and teachings that come up on Google.
You didn't think Abba would make it to easy for the twerp - did you? IF He kept it all in one spot, the twerp would always be ahead of Abba and His Generals, yet Abba is still making a way, for you and I to understand. We just need to search a little more.
Personally, I believe it means "understanding" will be found, as you search it out in more than one verse.
Truly, IF you're looking for more answers; other precepts may be found in other books of the Bible. [I use "www.BlueletterBible.com] and it's FREE, I find it easy to use the search with just a few words - and it lists them all in many versions of the Bible. Also, you can google, just type in "Where in the bible is [what you're looking for] i.e., line upon line and find where something is referenced or exactly where you'll find it in the Bible. [Isaiah 28:10 NKJV] "For precept [must be] upon precept, precept upon precept, Line upon line, line upon line, Here a little, there a little."
Precept means an injunction:—commandment, precept. [understanding]
Personally, I believe it means your understanding will be found, when you search it out.
Truly, IF you're looking for answers; additional precepts [understanding] may be in more than one book of the Bible.
[I use www.BlueLetterBible.com] I find it easier to use the search with just a few words - and it lists many. Also, you can google it and find where something is in the Bible. Just type in "where in the Bible is [type in what your looking for], you'll be amazed at the scripture and teachings that come up on Google.
You didn't think Abba would make it to easy for the twerp - did you? IF He kept it all in one spot, the twerp would always be ahead of Abba and His Generals, yet Abba is still making a way, for you and I to understand. We just need to search a little more.
à
[Matthew 17:14-18 NASB] 14 "When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus, falling on his
knees before Him and saying, 15 "Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is a lunatic and is very ill; for he
often falls into the fire and often into the water. 16 "I brought him to Your disciples, and
they could not cure him." 17 And Jesus answered and said,
"You unbelieving and perverted
generation, how long shall I be
with you? How long shall I put
up with you? Bring him here to Me." 18 And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy
was cured at once."
Their days sound much like ours today - and probably is. The first time we do something in the Word, that Jesus did - Abba's way, we doubt ourselves, at least I did to start. And those of you that have read my book "God's Power Available To Us" I tell you the testimonies of both my success and failures. Think of it as HIS WAY or the Highway - truly, there's only one way up.
Lloyd in the Bible Study on Wednesday, heard me talk about my "ant" situation when I moved to NV. How I used it as a witnessing tool to some neighbors. But I was very confident it would work, because I'd practiced it in IL. Then I used it for several years and they always left when I told them to. All creeping crawling things belong outside AND not on my property or in my house! IJN [In Jesus' Name]. I asked Lloyd how it was going, he said he's still working on it. I went to his house and Lloyd and I commanded [with authority] to leave off his property - and the next day, they were ALL gone. PTL! Now Lloyd will have no problem doing it on his own - he saw it with his own eyes and believes, what Dominion Abba gave mankind in Genesis 1:28. You have more than you know.
In Matthew 17:14-18, I'm sure the man had high hopes for the deliverance of his child. But let's give the Disciples a second chance to learn/practice - now they know, and you know, IF you are going to cast out a demon, be sure to Fast and Pray before you try.
Their days sound much like ours today - and probably is. The first time we do something in the Word, that Jesus did - Abba's way, we doubt ourselves, at least I did to start. And those of you that have read my book "God's Power Available To Us" I tell you the testimonies of both my success and failures. Think of it as HIS WAY or the Highway - truly, there's only one way up.
Lloyd in the Bible Study on Wednesday, heard me talk about my "ant" situation when I moved to NV. How I used it as a witnessing tool to some neighbors. But I was very confident it would work, because I'd practiced it in IL. Then I used it for several years and they always left when I told them to. All creeping crawling things belong outside AND not on my property or in my house! IJN [In Jesus' Name]. I asked Lloyd how it was going, he said he's still working on it. I went to his house and Lloyd and I commanded [with authority] to leave off his property - and the next day, they were ALL gone. PTL! Now Lloyd will have no problem doing it on his own - he saw it with his own eyes and believes, what Dominion Abba gave mankind in Genesis 1:28. You have more than you know.
In Matthew 17:14-18, I'm sure the man had high hopes for the deliverance of his child. But let's give the Disciples a second chance to learn/practice - now they know, and you know, IF you are going to cast out a demon, be sure to Fast and Pray before you try.
· [Acts 19:13-17 NKJV] 13 "Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, "We exorcise you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches." 14 Also there were seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, who did so. 15 And the evil spirit answered and said, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?" 16 Then the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. 17 This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.."
Do you really want an evil spirit answering you? In case one should, - Tell that demon - I AM A CHILD OF THE ALMIGHTY LIVING GOD AND JESUS IS MY SAVIOR - OUT NOW IJN!
If you are not Born-Again, don't try this - demons know if you are or not [and IF you're not saved], You'll be beaten up and so frightened you run out of your house naked - that's a sight I wouldn't want anyone to see! Plus, anyone around will tell everyone else, then no one will believe you in anything. There are so many examples of how Jesus cast them out - try one of those, but add on the fasting and prayer before you try.
Oh how foolish those religious men [not Godly, except in their own minds], must have felt. But it was a good lesson taught to them, that without Christ you can do NOTHING!
Do you really want an evil spirit answering you? In case one should, - Tell that demon - I AM A CHILD OF THE ALMIGHTY LIVING GOD AND JESUS IS MY SAVIOR - OUT NOW IJN!
If you are not Born-Again, don't try this - demons know if you are or not [and IF you're not saved], You'll be beaten up and so frightened you run out of your house naked - that's a sight I wouldn't want anyone to see! Plus, anyone around will tell everyone else, then no one will believe you in anything. There are so many examples of how Jesus cast them out - try one of those, but add on the fasting and prayer before you try.
Oh how foolish those religious men [not Godly, except in their own minds], must have felt. But it was a good lesson taught to them, that without Christ you can do NOTHING!
à
[Matthew 17:19-23 NASB] 19 "Then the disciples came to Jesus
privately and said, "Why could we
not drive it out?" 20 And He said to them, "Because of the littleness of your faith; for truly I say to you, if you
have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move
from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you.
21 ["But this kind does not go out
except by prayer and fasting."] 22 And while they were gathering
together in Galilee , Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is going to be delivered
into the hands of men; 23 and they
will kill Him, and He will be raised on the third day." And they were
deeply grieved."
I'll have to admit, I've never tried to move a mountain, but I have prayed than an angel would be with us, and that Hurricanes, or Tornadoes would move back from where they came from [water/open fields], without damaging land or people - that's worked for me.
I'll have to admit, I've never tried to move a mountain, but I have prayed than an angel would be with us, and that Hurricanes, or Tornadoes would move back from where they came from [water/open fields], without damaging land or people - that's worked for me.
Also, during a snow storm I had to drive from Minnesota Illinois
à
[Matthew 17:18 NASB] 18 "Truly I say to YOU, whatever YOU bind on earth shall
have been bound in heaven; and whatever YOU loose on earth shall have
been loosed in heaven."
Did you notice, None of the Godhead will do it for YOU? You do the binding or loosing by your mouth. And that's an AUTHORITY we all have and are to use. Abba wants you to overcome by using your authority He's already given you. It's also really good to use on demons [or trials]. I bind them first, then tell them to go into the pit and never return.
Jesus gave up everything; His childhood, time and life for each one of us - can we do any less while we serve our Lord? In the last 40 years of growing and teaching His Word, I can honestly say "I have no fear of death" I don't believe Christians die, our spirit just leaves our body - then we're present with the Lord. Come quickly Lord Jesus!
Did you notice, None of the Godhead will do it for YOU? You do the binding or loosing by your mouth. And that's an AUTHORITY we all have and are to use. Abba wants you to overcome by using your authority He's already given you. It's also really good to use on demons [or trials]. I bind them first, then tell them to go into the pit and never return.
Jesus gave up everything; His childhood, time and life for each one of us - can we do any less while we serve our Lord? In the last 40 years of growing and teaching His Word, I can honestly say "I have no fear of death" I don't believe Christians die, our spirit just leaves our body - then we're present with the Lord. Come quickly Lord Jesus!
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[Revelation 12:11
NASB] "And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of
the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when
faced with death.
And that's exactly what happen and I wrote about in my book - ALL the manifestations of Answered Prayer I received. So, because I KNOW whose I AM and exactly where I'm going without a doubt, I have NO FEAR.
And that's exactly what happen and I wrote about in my book - ALL the manifestations of Answered Prayer I received. So, because I KNOW whose I AM and exactly where I'm going without a doubt, I have NO FEAR.
Matthew
17:19-23 The Demoniac:
à
[Matthew
17:19-23 NASB] 19 "Then the
disciples came to Jesus privately and said, "Why could we not drive it out?" 20 And He said to them,
"Because of the littleness of your
faith; for truly I say to you,
if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to
this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing
will be impossible to you. 21
["But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.]
22 And while they were gathering
together in Galilee , Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man
is going to be delivered into the hands of men; 23 and they will kill Him, and He will be raised on the third day."
And they were deeply grieved."
I'll have to admit,
I've never tried to move a mountain, but I have asked the Lord, that the Hurricanes and
Tornadoes be move back from where they came from [water/open fields], without
damaging land or people - that worked for me.
During a snow storm I had to drive fromMinnesota Illinois home
During a snow storm I had to drive from
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[Hebrews
11:1-6 NASB] 1 "Now faith is the assurance of
[things] hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For
by it the men of old gained approval. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God,
so that what is seen was not made out
of things which are visible. 4 By
faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he
obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is
dead, he still speaks. 5 By
faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death; AND HE WAS NOT FOUND BECAUSE GOD TOOK
HIM UP; for he obtained the witness that before his being taken up he was
pleasing to God. 6 And without
faith it is impossible to please [Him,] for he who comes to God must believe
that He is and [that] He is a
rewarder of those who seek Him."
NOW faith is your assurance of things you've hoped for. When? NOW! So don't wait, He gives us the desires of our heart because of His LOVE for US, His Creation!
NOW faith is your assurance of things you've hoped for. When? NOW! So don't wait, He gives us the desires of our heart because of His LOVE for US, His Creation!
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[Psalm 37:4 NASB] 4 "Delight
yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart."
There are so many gifts in Heaven - that are not being claimed, because Abba's Children won't obey - is that His or Your falt?
There are so many gifts in Heaven - that are not being claimed, because Abba's Children won't obey - is that His or Your falt?
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[James
2:14-16 NASB] 14 "What use is it, my brethren, if
someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is
without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them,
"Go in peace, be warmed and be
filled," and yet you do not give them what is necessary for [their]
body, what use is that?"
Saying to someone, "Go in Peace" is OK, but what they may need is a hot meal or an extra sweater or coat you might have. Letting them know it's from Abba - always give Abba the Glory. So faith without works is dead [worthless]. No reward for you and no Glory for Abba.
Saying to someone, "Go in Peace" is OK, but what they may need is a hot meal or an extra sweater or coat you might have. Letting them know it's from Abba - always give Abba the Glory. So faith without works is dead [worthless]. No reward for you and no Glory for Abba.
Matthew 17:24-27 The Tribute Money - Taxes:
à [Matthew 17:24-27 NASB] 24 "When
they came to Capernaum, those who
collected the two-drachma [tax] came to Peter and said, "Does your teacher not pay the two-drachma
[tax?]" 25 He said,
"Yes." And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him
first, saying, "What do you
think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs or poll-tax,
from their sons or from strangers?" 26 When Peter said, "From
strangers," Jesus said to him, "Then the sons are exempt. 27
"However, so that we do not
offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the
first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find
a shekel. Take that and give it to them for you and Me."
I do believe IF the whole world knew about this, we'd ALL be fishing for our taxes!
InAmerica
Jesus didn't care about the money, He knew Abba would provide the Shekel when He told Peter to go fishing. Sure enough, the 1st fish he caught had exactly what Jesus needed.
Have you ever been short a certain amount for something you wanted to do good with? IF you ask the Holy Spirit to bring you that amount, someone will give it to you - saying, I believe I'm to give you this. PTL!
One time I was in a Casino, going for lunch. I put a dollar in a machine and prayed, "Gee Jesus it would be nice IF you bought my lunch. I played and won, exactly what the lunch bill was and the exact amount for a tip plus my dollar back. I left Praising Abba for lunch. I'm not one who will EVER complain about Abba or Jesus, because they've been so good to me. I also admit, there have been times when I didn't get what I wanted, but not often. It's to long to type, but look up Deuteronomy 28:1-14. That's the Blessings Abba has for each of us. - Then read VERSES 15-68. That's the Consequences of Disobedience, Abba allows when you refuse to accept Jesus and obey His Word. Please notice, everything good is covered in 14 verses, yet everything bad happen in the 53 verses. Big Difference!
I do believe IF the whole world knew about this, we'd ALL be fishing for our taxes!
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Jesus didn't care about the money, He knew Abba would provide the Shekel when He told Peter to go fishing. Sure enough, the 1st fish he caught had exactly what Jesus needed.
Have you ever been short a certain amount for something you wanted to do good with? IF you ask the Holy Spirit to bring you that amount, someone will give it to you - saying, I believe I'm to give you this. PTL!
One time I was in a Casino, going for lunch. I put a dollar in a machine and prayed, "Gee Jesus it would be nice IF you bought my lunch. I played and won, exactly what the lunch bill was and the exact amount for a tip plus my dollar back. I left Praising Abba for lunch. I'm not one who will EVER complain about Abba or Jesus, because they've been so good to me. I also admit, there have been times when I didn't get what I wanted, but not often. It's to long to type, but look up Deuteronomy 28:1-14. That's the Blessings Abba has for each of us. - Then read VERSES 15-68. That's the Consequences of Disobedience, Abba allows when you refuse to accept Jesus and obey His Word. Please notice, everything good is covered in 14 verses, yet everything bad happen in the 53 verses. Big Difference!
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[John 10:10 NASB] "The thief comes only to steal and kill
and destroy; I [Jesus] came that they may have life, and have [it] abundantly."
Abundantly means you have more than you need. And yes, I do - by the blessings He has given me, knowing I will share - In His Name - anything He gives me, to those that need help.
At the Holidays, I heard someone say that they always paid for the car behind them in a drive through. Why, just to bless them. So every so often I'll do the same - just telling the person I wanted to bless them today and Merry Christmas.
Abundantly means you have more than you need. And yes, I do - by the blessings He has given me, knowing I will share - In His Name - anything He gives me, to those that need help.
At the Holidays, I heard someone say that they always paid for the car behind them in a drive through. Why, just to bless them. So every so often I'll do the same - just telling the person I wanted to bless them today and Merry Christmas.
My prayer 4 U: Father,
in Jesus' Name I'm asking You to reveal, to Your Children, how to think
from Heaven's perspective, so they can release Heavenly
solutions in their lives and help others and help them NOT
TO LEAD with their head, but with the heart of JESUS! - In
Jesus' Name - AMEN! and AMEN!
Blessing
to ALL,
Sandy -
The Lord's Servant
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