Ever heard someone pray .........and then add this at the end or even the middle...........and not include the whole scripture in its contexts? "Well, we know that all things work together for good "...........and leave it at that? What?
Well, I have and it has been given a lot in the last few months........... this Pastor comes up to pray over those in attendance.....congregation becomes silent and prayer begins...........starts out good............covering them with the Word in protection........Psalm 91.....verses 3-8....and then His counsel.......for them........Proverbs 12:15…..15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise. NKJV
And then the gentleman adds:
Proverbs 4:10-13......10 Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.
11 I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.
12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.
13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life. NIV
ANOTHER good word of promise..........Then the pastor adds:
"Well, we know that all things work together for good "!
WHAT?
And close with amen! Yikes........like what I just saw on the news recently............the new (EXPENSIVE) cars (2015) those thirty thousand dollar ones have "no spare tire"! What no spare...... (not even one of those dinky donuts to help them get somewhere, NOPE!).....then the story continues how this man bought this expensive car and it blew a tire......he sets his flashers on................then walks to the back of his car...........he opens up the trunk and there is "no spare tire". Wow! And all that money for a vehicle that has no "spare" tire for an emergency. Yes, he had to call for help like Emergency Road Assistance. Someone is going to make a lot of money this year! Well you know all things work together for good..........................! Well, you know this man found out after the problem arose that he had no tire. So all things work together for ..........................Nope, wrong, does not mean that!
This passage is talking about the duty in prayer for every believer........the true Christian. It is the helper, the Holy Spirit who helps us in our weakness when we know not what to pray for at that very moment in time!
This passage is talking about the duty in prayer for every believer........the true Christian. It is the helper, the Holy Spirit who helps us in our weakness when we know not what to pray for at that very moment in time!
If we take note of the verse, and not take it out of context........it talks about those who love God, those called according to His purpose. Are we called to His purpose and walking it out??? Do we love God?
Each individual has a walk of life and we know not their path they travel. We can pray for those in attendance much as this pastor did in a service. And praise God that they are saved. But there is much more here. BUT THE PASTOR TOO, MUST HAVE THE HOLY SPIRIT AND MUST BE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TO PRAY SOMETHING AS THIS..........BECAUSE IT HAS TO BE ACCORDING TO THE WORD.
I like what this one Pastor said this week on his teaching. You can have two men come into a service, both in black suits, white shirts, and black/white ties. They can sit side by side one another. They can both lift their hands and worship, and sit to hear the teaching, yet when the service is over, one will go his way and the other his own way! They both can live life, one reflecting Jesus and the other of a dead man walking.
The "stripper" can come in and receive a message, but when one truly receives the message of life, they, "the stripper" can no longer go back to the club for a life of death and destruction. In truth, as the Word works in us, we are knowingly choosing to continue to follow after the old path and the old man' s ways. It is like the two thief's on the Cross of Jesus. Both may have mocked Jesus, but on this death bed conversion.......one chose life with Jesus in Paradise!
And it with those too, who truly follow God, like the "stripper" can have a testimony of life when following after Jesus and through His shed Blood at Calvary. And there are plenty of testimonies out there of those who follow that pathway of the "stripper" who find life and how He, the Lord has caused changes to their lives and see them become what God planned for them from the beginning..
Just like the blown tire, and no spare..........this scripture does not mean" well God will work it out for me to find a good..........for a tire at a "very, very super low price" nor that this scripture mean that I will just "be so happy" in the matter of the blown tire.
So from the scripture above, this working out for good , is about those living a holy life in accordance with God's plan and purpose for them. (and I would read all of chapter 8 in your spare time)
I like what this one Pastor said this week on his teaching. You can have two men come into a service, both in black suits, white shirts, and black/white ties. They can sit side by side one another. They can both lift their hands and worship, and sit to hear the teaching, yet when the service is over, one will go his way and the other his own way! They both can live life, one reflecting Jesus and the other of a dead man walking.
The "stripper" can come in and receive a message, but when one truly receives the message of life, they, "the stripper" can no longer go back to the club for a life of death and destruction. In truth, as the Word works in us, we are knowingly choosing to continue to follow after the old path and the old man' s ways. It is like the two thief's on the Cross of Jesus. Both may have mocked Jesus, but on this death bed conversion.......one chose life with Jesus in Paradise!
And it with those too, who truly follow God, like the "stripper" can have a testimony of life when following after Jesus and through His shed Blood at Calvary. And there are plenty of testimonies out there of those who follow that pathway of the "stripper" who find life and how He, the Lord has caused changes to their lives and see them become what God planned for them from the beginning..
Just like the blown tire, and no spare..........this scripture does not mean" well God will work it out for me to find a good..........for a tire at a "very, very super low price" nor that this scripture mean that I will just "be so happy" in the matter of the blown tire.
So from the scripture above, this working out for good , is about those living a holy life in accordance with God's plan and purpose for them. (and I would read all of chapter 8 in your spare time)
To me, the good was receiving Jesus as Lord of my life. Then all that He paid for the Cross is a done deal! It is accessing the Holy One through prayer and allowing Jesus to intercede for us.
That receiving the Son means now a walk of conforming..............We are to be conformed to the image of His Son. That when we follow Him, conform to Him, we are the brethren of Jesus, those He predestined, justified and glorified.
Those who love God and follow Him. How many really love God everyday of the week? Just a question now? How much time do we actually have in fellowship through prayer alone? How many know they are holy when saved but follow the old man back into pornography or alcohol? Then the question is, did we receive that "message of life"?
It is important that each of us walk each day in the Word of God, so that precious word will wash away the old things, and renew us to life abundantly in God through Jesus our Savior.
It is important that each of us walk each day in the Word of God, so that precious word will wash away the old things, and renew us to life abundantly in God through Jesus our Savior.
We must read on and take in the entire scripture passage.....reading in .......Romans 8:29-30.............
29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
NKJV
Then we have this glory as we are led by the Holy Spirit.................The other major thing is the Holy Spirit working with us. Verse 14....for as many are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God.
Then we have this glory as we are led by the Holy Spirit.................The other major thing is the Holy Spirit working with us. Verse 14....for as many are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God.
It is important to being led by God the Holy Spirit to do something specific, and not follow the old man back into sin!
According to Romans 8: 12 ......those living according to the flesh will die............so how will things work out for the good, if we live according to the flesh creature? We have to choose everyday who we will serve! Will we serve the world or the Lord? Will I serve Him one day a week or every day?
It appears to be something we must guard and be cautious about just speaking, but in reverence to God in whom He wants these very words spoken and prayed over!
It appears to be something we must guard and be cautious about just speaking, but in reverence to God in whom He wants these very words spoken and prayed over!
Romans 8:12-17.............12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors--not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. NKJV
It is a "NOW" thing, a present ACTIVE moment........living by the Spirit.........to always be putting to death the deeds of the body (SIN) and receiving the Spirit of adoption.
Romans 8:10-11.............10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. NKJV
You see it will not work, if I am gracious on the Sabbath, and gossiping on Monday or Tuesday. It is something people might think they can continue to do, but the truth is God is Holy. He desires us to follow His way in holiness and righteousness.
It is that love walk you know that has to be in place. And how many people love God, yes, really love Him?
1 John 4:20-21........20 If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? 21 And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.
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1 John 4:20-21........20 If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? 21 And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.
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And as we see from the above scripture, he who loves God must love his brother. You know your brother, is the neighbor across the street, the one you work with five days a week, and he is the one you see daily on I-5 or any other roadway. He is the one you write emails to or send a text from your phone. He is the one is standing on the side of the road begging for a handout!
In serving in the capacity of Jail Ministry on monthly basis, I had opportunity to minister the Word of God in message and prayer. It was always evident those who came to hear and receive and those who did not want to hear or receive anything. Some just came to get out of the module for some time. But the main thing was evident, those who willing received the message & the prayer that God orchestrated for them to have, did receive.......to be justified and glorified as a son of God and brethren of Jesus Christ. In them was found a continuing foundation of the Word that they received to keep their walk with the Lord. The message and prayer were always delivered with guidance and much help to me by the Holy Spirit. It is always about God, and loving HIM, being led by the Holy Spirit, AND following after righteousness and abiding in holiness that we see things work together......FOR GOOD.........while life is going on...God moves on behalf of those who are in His image, and OBEDIENT TO HIS PLAN!
Isaiah 55:8-9.........8 "For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD.
9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts. NKJV
We have to know that we know that God desires us to pray that over someone. And it is God who searches and tests the hearts of man.................Proverbs 20:27....27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart. NKJV
Jeremiah 20:12................12 But, O LORD of hosts,.You who test the righteous,
And see the mind and heart,.Let me see Your vengeance on them;.For I have pleaded my cause before You. NKJV
1 John 4:20-21 ..................20 If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? 21 And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.
NKJV
Father, according to Romans 8:29-30....For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
Father, Your Word stands true that we are called to love YOU and become the brethren of Jesus Who is the firstborn of many. Father, I pray for each individual who read this, and for me, that we would be those who line up with this word in scripture,.....and that good came through Jesus Christ the Lord of Glory. I pray each of us will live a holy life in accordance with God's plan and purpose for us!
Help us to see and know that we are being changed daily, moment by moment when we spend time with You and Your Word. It is that word that conforms us to the Image of YOUR dear Son!
I pray for each, that our love for YOU and our neighbor will grow stronger and stronger every day.
Help us to see the loving-kindness You gave to us through Your Son Jesus. We call on You O God, for You will answer us; give ear to us and hear our prayer. Show us (continually) of the wonder of YOUR great love, You who save by Your right hand those who take refuge in You from their foes. Keep us as the apple of Your eye; hide us in the shadow of Your wings. (Psalm 17:6-8)
Help us to keep Your thoughts, and Know Your ways! Continue to search our hearts and lead us in YOUR righteous cause. Come Holy Spirit and abide, YOU are welcome here! Lead us on the straight and narrow path to that obedient walk of life with the Lord. In Jesus Name, we pray and agree. Amen.
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