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Papa Zoom
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I so relate. I was sick and also suffering from depression and was not happy as it lingered on and on. But friends were experiencing so much more and far worse. ahhhh But then I also realized that my suffering is mine and is not minimized because someone else has it worse. What I learned is this: my suffering matters even if it's small. BUT, I need to remember to keep in prayer the suffering in the world. That's what our personal suffering should teach us.
Scripture of The Day - LIFE AMONGST THE FROGS
Exodus 8:9,10 - And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I intreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain in the river only? And he said, tomorrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the Lord our God.
RATHER THAN REQUESTING DELIVERANCE FROM THE PLAGUE TODAY, PHAROAH DECIDED HE'D SPEND ONE MORE NIGHT AMONG THE FROGS.
Observation:
HOW LONG AM I WILLING TO SIT AROUND AND LET THE FROGS IN MY LIFE HARASS ME?
I MAKE A QUALITY DECISION "TODAY" TO GO WITH THE WORD OF GOD AND GET THEM OUT.
Exodus 8:9,10 - And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I intreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain in the river only? And he said, tomorrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the Lord our God.
RATHER THAN REQUESTING DELIVERANCE FROM THE PLAGUE TODAY, PHAROAH DECIDED HE'D SPEND ONE MORE NIGHT AMONG THE FROGS.
Observation:
HOW LONG AM I WILLING TO SIT AROUND AND LET THE FROGS IN MY LIFE HARASS ME?
I MAKE A QUALITY DECISION "TODAY" TO GO WITH THE WORD OF GOD AND GET THEM OUT.
This time I already know that I quoted this Bible verse but I just had to do it again due to the fact that today is the day that we celebrate our risen Savior.
Matthew 28:6 "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay."
Matthew 28:6 "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay."
Scripture Of The Day - SALVATION FROM LESSER THINGS
Philippians 3:7-9 - "But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake fo Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him."
Observation:
AT SOME POINT I HAVE TO CEASE BEING A SPIRITUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA (THAT IS, COLLECTING MORE FACTS, OPINIONS, ILLUSTRATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS, AND THEN PRESENTING THEM AS MY FAITH).
I MAKE A QUALITY DECISION TODAY TO TURN MYSELF OVER TO GOD, SUBMIT TO HIS TRAINING AND BREAKING, SO THAT HE CAN DISCARD ALL THAT HINDERS ME FROM SEEING CHRIST AS HE IS ......IN GOD'S EYES. MY ONLY HOPE FOR SALVATION FROM LESSER THINGS IS CHRIST ......A GREATER CHRIST THAN THE ONE I HAVE BEEN CONTENT WITH UNTIL NOW.
Hebrews 1:2,3 - "Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds. Who being the brightness of His glory, and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high."
SEEKING THE EXPERIENTAL
It's time we get hungry for a revelation of His glory in our lives. For too long we have disqualified the legitimacy of seeking the experiential with God for fear of being flaky. We are created in and for the realm of shekinah glory.
When we enter into this posture through Christ..."...the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit" (2 Corinthians 3:16-18).
OUR LIFE WATERED IN HIS GLORY
We are postured to behold the glory of God, the image of the invisible God (see Colossians 1:15). The more we dwell in His glory, the greater the revelation of His nature in our lives. It's through restored intimacy that we discover our truest nature in Him.
If we want to live in the experiential knowledge of the power of God, we have to posture ourselves in intimacy. There is no shortcut. Christ is the source. Just as in Genesis, where the mist watered the whole earth, so too He desires to continually water our life in His glory, nourishing our entire being, so that when we step into the world, they see His fiery glory on us.
Philippians 3:7-9 - "But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake fo Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him."
Observation:
AT SOME POINT I HAVE TO CEASE BEING A SPIRITUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA (THAT IS, COLLECTING MORE FACTS, OPINIONS, ILLUSTRATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS, AND THEN PRESENTING THEM AS MY FAITH).
I MAKE A QUALITY DECISION TODAY TO TURN MYSELF OVER TO GOD, SUBMIT TO HIS TRAINING AND BREAKING, SO THAT HE CAN DISCARD ALL THAT HINDERS ME FROM SEEING CHRIST AS HE IS ......IN GOD'S EYES. MY ONLY HOPE FOR SALVATION FROM LESSER THINGS IS CHRIST ......A GREATER CHRIST THAN THE ONE I HAVE BEEN CONTENT WITH UNTIL NOW.
Hebrews 1:2,3 - "Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds. Who being the brightness of His glory, and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high."
SEEKING THE EXPERIENTAL
It's time we get hungry for a revelation of His glory in our lives. For too long we have disqualified the legitimacy of seeking the experiential with God for fear of being flaky. We are created in and for the realm of shekinah glory.
When we enter into this posture through Christ..."...the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit" (2 Corinthians 3:16-18).
OUR LIFE WATERED IN HIS GLORY
We are postured to behold the glory of God, the image of the invisible God (see Colossians 1:15). The more we dwell in His glory, the greater the revelation of His nature in our lives. It's through restored intimacy that we discover our truest nature in Him.
If we want to live in the experiential knowledge of the power of God, we have to posture ourselves in intimacy. There is no shortcut. Christ is the source. Just as in Genesis, where the mist watered the whole earth, so too He desires to continually water our life in His glory, nourishing our entire being, so that when we step into the world, they see His fiery glory on us.
Here is a very good verse for the day.
John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
Scripture of The Day - NEVER AGAIN
2 Corinthians 5:17 - "If any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come."
WHEN YOU WERE BORN AGAIN YOU RECEIVED THE VERY SPIRIT OF GOD, AND THROUGH HIS SPIRIT YOU WERE BIRTHED INTO ANOTHER REALM -- THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN:
THROUGH THE VEHICLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT YOU ARE UNITED TO THE ACTUAL PERSON OF JESUS CHRIST WHO IS SEATED AT THE THRONE OF GOD.
YOUR HEART IS ATTACHED TO THE POWER OF GOD.
YOUR ARE NEVER ALONE. CHRIST IS ALWAYS WITH YOU.
WHAT YOU WERE AS A PERSON PRIOR TO SALVATION, YOU WILL NEVER BE AGAIN!
The person we were before receiving Christ has been taken away and put to death on His Cross. We have received a brand new life, identity and PURPOSE.
"God has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10
2 Corinthians 5:17 - "If any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come."
WHEN YOU WERE BORN AGAIN YOU RECEIVED THE VERY SPIRIT OF GOD, AND THROUGH HIS SPIRIT YOU WERE BIRTHED INTO ANOTHER REALM -- THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN:
THROUGH THE VEHICLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT YOU ARE UNITED TO THE ACTUAL PERSON OF JESUS CHRIST WHO IS SEATED AT THE THRONE OF GOD.
YOUR HEART IS ATTACHED TO THE POWER OF GOD.
YOUR ARE NEVER ALONE. CHRIST IS ALWAYS WITH YOU.
WHAT YOU WERE AS A PERSON PRIOR TO SALVATION, YOU WILL NEVER BE AGAIN!
The person we were before receiving Christ has been taken away and put to death on His Cross. We have received a brand new life, identity and PURPOSE.
"God has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10
Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."
Papa Zoom
CF Ambassador
4-3. GROWTH FOR SERVICE
“MY LITTLE CHILDREN, OF WHOM I TRAVAIL IN BIRTH AGAIN UNTIL CHRIST BE FORMED IN YOU” (GAL. 4:19).
A ministry of life, whether it be at the kitchen sink, or from the First Church pulpit, must flow from the life of the Lord Jesus Christ. That life must be developed in and shared through the growing believer, by the Holy Spirit. We are to rest in Him for spiritual growth, and He will work through us for spiritual service.
from: http://www.abideabove.com/hungry-heart/
I like this because I decided a while ago that I'd be doing all the dishes so my wife no longer has to do them! It's as my service to God as I serve her. I'm retired now so without excuse! ;0
“MY LITTLE CHILDREN, OF WHOM I TRAVAIL IN BIRTH AGAIN UNTIL CHRIST BE FORMED IN YOU” (GAL. 4:19).
A ministry of life, whether it be at the kitchen sink, or from the First Church pulpit, must flow from the life of the Lord Jesus Christ. That life must be developed in and shared through the growing believer, by the Holy Spirit. We are to rest in Him for spiritual growth, and He will work through us for spiritual service.
from: http://www.abideabove.com/hungry-heart/
I like this because I decided a while ago that I'd be doing all the dishes so my wife no longer has to do them! It's as my service to God as I serve her. I'm retired now so without excuse! ;0
civilwarbuff
Member
Did she agree to mow the grass as her service?...... don't tell her I asked that question....I value my life
Papa Zoom
CF Ambassador
The good news is I killed all the moss and there was no grass!Did she agree to mow the grass as her service?...... don't tell her I asked that question....I value my life
Scripture of the Day - REFRAMING MY THINKING
Matthew 12:35 - "A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things."
Affirmations:
BEFORE I FRAME MY WORLD THE WAY I WANT TO HAVE IT FRAMED I KNOW THAT I AM GOING TO HAVE TO SCRAPE OFF SOME OF THE OLD WAYS OF THINKING, BELIEVING, AND SPEAKING WHICH HAVE BEEN LIMITING MY PROGRESS.
I CONFESS TODAY THAT I YIELD MY HEART TO GOD'S WORD SO THAT RIGHT THINKING, RIGHT BELIEVING, AND RIGHT SPEAKING BECOMES A WAY OF LIFE FOR ME.
Hebrews 3:1 - "Therefore, holy brethren, who share in a heavenly call, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession."
Matthew 12:35 - "A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things."
Affirmations:
BEFORE I FRAME MY WORLD THE WAY I WANT TO HAVE IT FRAMED I KNOW THAT I AM GOING TO HAVE TO SCRAPE OFF SOME OF THE OLD WAYS OF THINKING, BELIEVING, AND SPEAKING WHICH HAVE BEEN LIMITING MY PROGRESS.
I CONFESS TODAY THAT I YIELD MY HEART TO GOD'S WORD SO THAT RIGHT THINKING, RIGHT BELIEVING, AND RIGHT SPEAKING BECOMES A WAY OF LIFE FOR ME.
Hebrews 3:1 - "Therefore, holy brethren, who share in a heavenly call, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession."
Revelations 3:20 "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me."
Scripture of the Day - BLOOD BOUGHT RIGHTS
Ephesians 2:5,6,10 - "Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace we are saved;) And hath raised us together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
AS A BELIEVER I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO "TRY" FAITH. I EXERCISE MY RIGHTS AS A MEMBER OF THE BODY OF CHRIST.
HE HAS RAISED ME UP WITH JESUS AND SEATED ME IN HEAVENLY PLACES. HE HAS GIVEN ME HIS NAME. HIS BLOOD. HIS AUTHORITY. HIS POWER. HIS SPIRIT.
THESE RIGHTS ARE BLOOD BOUGHT. JESUS SUFFERED AND DIED TO GIVE ME THE RIGHTS OF OUR NEW COVENANT.
2 Corinthians 6:1,2 - "We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that you receive not the grace of God in vain. Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation."
Ephesians 2:5,6,10 - "Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace we are saved;) And hath raised us together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
AS A BELIEVER I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO "TRY" FAITH. I EXERCISE MY RIGHTS AS A MEMBER OF THE BODY OF CHRIST.
HE HAS RAISED ME UP WITH JESUS AND SEATED ME IN HEAVENLY PLACES. HE HAS GIVEN ME HIS NAME. HIS BLOOD. HIS AUTHORITY. HIS POWER. HIS SPIRIT.
THESE RIGHTS ARE BLOOD BOUGHT. JESUS SUFFERED AND DIED TO GIVE ME THE RIGHTS OF OUR NEW COVENANT.
2 Corinthians 6:1,2 - "We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that you receive not the grace of God in vain. Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation."
civilwarbuff
Member
Just an FYI......when you use all caps in a post it is the equivalent of SHOUTING in real life.....
Thank you, it's about time somebody pointed that out. I kept meaning to myself but I just kept forgetting to speak up about it so thank you for doing it instead.
