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1 | HELP! Having questions and no answers | Bible general Archive 4 | rclouviere | 223742 | ||
Makarios, thank you for the great answer. In looking in Matthew, Jesus says, "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" I'm sure there have been Christians who have died from starvation?? This verse seems to say, if we pray, God will answer by meeting all of our needs; however, it is my understanding that we just have to have faith God will do the right thing (not necessarily what we want). But, this verse seems to be in conflict with that. | ||||||
2 | HELP! Having questions and no answers | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 223744 | ||
rclouviere, the gist of the chapter in which you find the passage that speaks of God taking care of His children is not so much about whether or not we are kept from starvation, but it is more about not worrying about temporal things such as food or clothing. We are to learn form it that we should keep our minds and hearts focused on God and His kingdom. As Christians we should be thinking about the heavenly and eternal things and not temporal worldly things. When our mind is set on God's kingdom and our future of eternal heavenly existence; how can the things of this world bother us? This life and this world as we know it will pass so quickly it will seem like a flash when compared to the joy we will receive forever in God's holy presence. Frankly, my friend, if God should choose to hasten my journey to be in His presence by starving me, then I welcome it with the Joy of knowing that seeing His face will be that much sooner. John |
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3 | HELP! Having questions and no answers | Bible general Archive 4 | rclouviere | 223784 | ||
I couldn't agree more. However, maybe I'm trying to look into the verses too much. Doesn't it say, in essence, that he will take care of us at all times? | ||||||
4 | HELP! Having questions and no answers | Bible general Archive 4 | Makarios | 223787 | ||
Greetings Rclouviere! Sorry for my delayed response. Mark 11:23-24 does say, "whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours" (NIV), but there are, in fact, limitations on what God will give us. We must not ask out of our own selfishness (James 4:3) and it must be in accord with His will (1 John 5:14 - see NASB). Even Jesus prayed, "Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me" (Matthew 26:39 - see NASB). We must "abide in Him" and in His will and let His Word "abide in us" (John 15:7). Blessings to you, Makarios |
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