Post by Les Brewer on Sept 19, 2014 16:33:42 GMT
GOT OBEDIENCE?
Obeying the word of God is a sign that you are imputed with the righteousness of Christ, Obedience is by and enlarge a part of the total package.
When I was young in the Lord, while praying I had a vision of Jesus standing in front of me, I was on my knees crying profusely with the joy of salvation, the tears rushed out and praises filled the room, I was also seeking the face of God for the reason he would save a wretch like me.
It had not been long since he woke me up in the middle of the night, I sat straight up and said “ Isaiah 41:10 “ then lay down and went fast asleep, the next morning I woke up refreshed and remember the incident so I grabbed my bible and found the scripture .
“ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness “.
I began to weep as I read this; it spoke straight to my heart, I felt as if God was speaking plainly and clearly and personally to me. I could not hold back the tears of joy and elation and found myself determined to pray more read more and do whatever I could to please my God.
On the evening of this vision, I was praying and praising God as I said, tears were flowing and falling to the floor as I was now on my knees with my hands firmly on the floor cry so profusely weeping tears of joy when a manifestation of nail scared feet appeared before my eyes I did not know if I was seeing them in the physical or spiritual realm, but either way it was real. My weeping stopped immediately and a Holy silence filled that bedroom, nothing else mattered, only the presence of the Lord, a fear which was reverential but also awesomely to the core of my being struck me, I was afraid to look up. It must have only been moments, but seen to been forever, then the silence broke and I heard his voice “ I have called you to be an apostle and I am sending you to the nations “. At this I began to weep again, my tightly closing as I again rejoiced in my spirit at what just taken place. When my weeping settled and I became calm again I was alone, but awe struck by what had just transpired. I know it happened, I was there and I have seen God take me places and do thing many things through his favor in my life.
This morning while I began to read scripture, I was again reminded of picking up the cross and following my Lord, to live for this life is to lose it, but to lose this life for the gospel is the greatest gain. The bible teaches us that obedience is better than sacrifice, and I have found that many times obedience is sacrifice. In today’s structure of the church it seems to be about the “ what’s in it for me “ mentally. The answer is
“ what would it profit a man to gain the whole world and yet lose his soul, and what would he give in return “.
Yes, I believe in the blessings of the Most High God, but I live to advance to Kingdom of Heaven under Auspices of the Heavenly Father, his word in the wholeness of its counsel are the final authority for my life. I’m not a One Verse Renegade like so many whom don’t take the time to study the fullness of the tenants of our Most Holy Faith.
I will say one thing more, I would not have chosen me, I would have picked someone else, but God chose me, I didn’t choose him. He is still teaching me through many of life’s experiences, because there is much to learn. I love him more and more as time goes by. Brethren keep the faith today by being obedient to the heavenly calling, it will take you to places you’ve never been, and you will do things you’ve never thought were possible. Obedience is a key in living successfully for the Lord. Selah!
Shalom, Agape, & Amen!
Ray…………………….
Obeying the word of God is a sign that you are imputed with the righteousness of Christ, Obedience is by and enlarge a part of the total package.
When I was young in the Lord, while praying I had a vision of Jesus standing in front of me, I was on my knees crying profusely with the joy of salvation, the tears rushed out and praises filled the room, I was also seeking the face of God for the reason he would save a wretch like me.
It had not been long since he woke me up in the middle of the night, I sat straight up and said “ Isaiah 41:10 “ then lay down and went fast asleep, the next morning I woke up refreshed and remember the incident so I grabbed my bible and found the scripture .
“ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness “.
I began to weep as I read this; it spoke straight to my heart, I felt as if God was speaking plainly and clearly and personally to me. I could not hold back the tears of joy and elation and found myself determined to pray more read more and do whatever I could to please my God.
On the evening of this vision, I was praying and praising God as I said, tears were flowing and falling to the floor as I was now on my knees with my hands firmly on the floor cry so profusely weeping tears of joy when a manifestation of nail scared feet appeared before my eyes I did not know if I was seeing them in the physical or spiritual realm, but either way it was real. My weeping stopped immediately and a Holy silence filled that bedroom, nothing else mattered, only the presence of the Lord, a fear which was reverential but also awesomely to the core of my being struck me, I was afraid to look up. It must have only been moments, but seen to been forever, then the silence broke and I heard his voice “ I have called you to be an apostle and I am sending you to the nations “. At this I began to weep again, my tightly closing as I again rejoiced in my spirit at what just taken place. When my weeping settled and I became calm again I was alone, but awe struck by what had just transpired. I know it happened, I was there and I have seen God take me places and do thing many things through his favor in my life.
This morning while I began to read scripture, I was again reminded of picking up the cross and following my Lord, to live for this life is to lose it, but to lose this life for the gospel is the greatest gain. The bible teaches us that obedience is better than sacrifice, and I have found that many times obedience is sacrifice. In today’s structure of the church it seems to be about the “ what’s in it for me “ mentally. The answer is
“ what would it profit a man to gain the whole world and yet lose his soul, and what would he give in return “.
Yes, I believe in the blessings of the Most High God, but I live to advance to Kingdom of Heaven under Auspices of the Heavenly Father, his word in the wholeness of its counsel are the final authority for my life. I’m not a One Verse Renegade like so many whom don’t take the time to study the fullness of the tenants of our Most Holy Faith.
I will say one thing more, I would not have chosen me, I would have picked someone else, but God chose me, I didn’t choose him. He is still teaching me through many of life’s experiences, because there is much to learn. I love him more and more as time goes by. Brethren keep the faith today by being obedient to the heavenly calling, it will take you to places you’ve never been, and you will do things you’ve never thought were possible. Obedience is a key in living successfully for the Lord. Selah!
Shalom, Agape, & Amen!
Ray…………………….
