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821 | Was Lucille Ball a christian? | Revelation | Mommapbs | 39094 | ||
http://entertainment.crosswalk.com has an interview with Kathleen Brady, the author of Lucille: The Life Lucille Ball. In the interview she was questioned about the faith of Lucy. Kathleen replied:"She was not raised in a church-going family and she agreed to have the kids brought up in Desi's Catholic faith. DeDe, Lucy's mom who was not Catholic, took the kids to church. After the divorce, when Lucy was in Wildcat in New York City, she attended Norman Vincent Peale's church. He told me she would try to disguise herself in a big hat and veil. One day after church he told her to take the hat off because everyone knew who she was. She liked a practical religion -- if an approach like positive thinking worked, she followed it." One's Christianity is not dependent upon any denomination or religious practice. Unless you can find someone who knew the state of Lucy's heart, you cannot presume anything about her faith in Jesus or lack of it. Hope this helps. Mommapbs |
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822 | the question again | Is 57:1 | Mommapbs | 39093 | ||
Grace back to you! You wrote: "if God indeed says 'no' to a request for healing or if the answer to that request is death, I need to have scripture to confirm that." The first thing that God brought to my mind was the account of David in 2 Sam 12:15-23. He prayed for the healing of his son yet the child died. God answered "No." Does this satisfy the question and your request? Maybe you should re-post as perhaps others have some offerings for you to consider! Let me know what you think about this passage though! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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823 | Healing in Death | Is 57:1 | Mommapbs | 39058 | ||
Greetings in Jesus Name! I agree, death is the ultimate healing - it is a restoration of what man once had in Eden, complete intimacy with God. Please consider that death is not a negative -it is the means, short of the Rapture, to life eternal! Death translates us from life to LIFE! However, I do understand your questioning. I have prayed for healing and God said "yes;" and I have also prayed for healing and God said "No." God is not obligated to respond to our requests the way we want Him to! Death in itself is a "severe mercy" that God has extended to mankind. For without death, sin would never be vanquished. Just imagine after the Fall of Man, if Adam and Eve had continued to live forever, they would be eternally separated from God! So death became a way of reconciliation for us all! Now in this verse of Isaiah 57:1 we read that "the righteous man is taken away from evil." I believe that God, in His mercy and goodness to us, uses death as a means of protection at times. Death is much like any other disappointment we might encounter - it just means that God has something better in mind for us and this is just His means of bringing that to pass. Believers may pray for healing and yet be called to "walk through the valley of death." The operative word here is THROUGH! Praise God, we don't stay there! I hope this gives you some comfort and encouragement today. Blessings, Mommapbs |
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824 | I need info on the Great Commission | Matthew | Mommapbs | 38553 | ||
Greeting in Jesus' Name! Where can anyone get information on the Great Commission? Go to the Great Commissioner! (ASK)Ask, and it will be given to you; Seek and you will find; Knock and it will be opened unto you! Matthew 7:7-8. BTW, there is no retirement plan mentioned in God's Word - we are all "on duty" (commissioned to spread the Good News of the Gospel)until we are called Home! Blessings in Jesus, Mommapbs |
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825 | Mark 5:30 | Mark 5:30 | Mommapbs | 38405 | ||
Greetings! I can't think of any other instances off hand, except perhaps the healings of God through Paul described in Acts 19:12 "so that handkerchiefs or aprons were even carried from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out." But I'd like to consider Jesus' response: "Who touched My garments?" Doesn't this seem strange that Jesus, being God, did not know the answer to this question? I believe he did know who had touched Him - so why did He ask? Perhaps it was an opportunity for the woman to declare her faith or perhaps it was for His disciples . . . the crowd was pressing in all around him and they couldn't tell who had touched Him, everyone was, or so it seemed! I think the point here is that Jesus wants us to be aware of those around us - they need to touch Jesus too. Do we recognize their need? How are we meeting this? (Good food for thought for me!) Hope this blesses your day! Mommapbs |
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826 | Two witnesses of Revelation - prophets? | OT general | Mommapbs | 38191 | ||
Greetings! I have read the posts on this verse and have a further observationfor you to consider. I hope this won't fall into the "ridiculous category" as some have suggested of others ideas! For reasons I have posted before, I believe that Enoch and Elijah could very well be the two witnesses of Revelation 11. After some further reading in Romans I'm wondering if this fits in . . . It seems to me that Enoch and Elijah, translated as they were into heaven, may match this description: "These are the two anointed ones who are standing by the Lord of the whole earth." Zech 4:14. The two witnesses of Revelation 11 are described as olive trees. In Romans 11:24 we also read about two olive trees. One was a wild olive tree and the other was a cultivated one. The wild olive tree represented the Gentiles and the cultivated olive tree represented the Jews. If the two witneses in Revelation are described as olive trees, and since both Gentiles and Jews bear witness to Jesus, could these also be a representative of each people: Enoch representing the Gentiles and Elijah representing the Jews? Just something to think about! Blessings Mommapbs |
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827 | Gen 6:4, Who are the, "sons of man." | Gen 6:4 | Mommapbs | 38013 | ||
Greetings msbblc! Interesting questions. I too have understood that these "sons of God" are part of Lucifer's rebellious horde. Beginning in verse 1 we first learn about these "sons of God." Sons of God and daughters of men - an unholy alliance. "They took wives for themselves, whomever they chose." verse 5 reads: "Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." Obviously, these liaisons were wicked in God's sight. What is evil? Where is its root? Choosing self-rule instead of God's rule. Just as Satan deceived Eve, couldn't these sons of God continue to deceive the sons and daughters of men? I think there is much more to be gleaned from this passage than meets the eye. Satan always tries to copy, but his copies are corrupt! What might the objective have been of these unholy liaisons? A hint is in the reference to "men of renown"! Satan always seeks to rob God of our worship. Obviously, he was succeeding at this point in time! And God dealt with this! After the flood we know that there were 8 people saved in all. So, were these "sons of men were present afterward?" Demons are still present today, but has this practice of demonic and human union continued to exist? Yes, but I think not resulting in the birth of children. Satan's first attempt to rob God of our worship failed, so now he must take another approach. Today, we see a spiritual manifestation of this "union" as Satan continues to seek those who would choose him and reject God. From this passage, we know that the consequence of evil and its resulting wickedness reaps Divine judgment. However, after the Flood, God still had work to do. Work that only He could do to free us from the result of sin. The Nephilum (the result of spiritual and physical union) were a poor and insufficient copy of the Union that God had planned. God only needed ONE union, a Holy union to produce the Savior of the whole world! There's a lot to think about from this passage! Thanks for the spiritual exercise!" Blessings! Mommapbs |
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828 | what is the real love in the word of God | 2 Cor 10:5 | Mommapbs | 37376 | ||
Greetings Frank! I am not following your line of questioning on this thread. But here are some Scriptures for you to THINK upon! Perhaps, these are some weapons to employ when under spiritual attack. The devil just delights when his efforts cause us to doubt the love of God - His very essence! "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love." 1 John 4:7-8 "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 Without God, we can not love. Jesus tells us that the greatest commandment is to LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD . . . (Matthew 22:37-38) Jesus tells us what God wants. Jesus is God's expression of love. We receive that Love as our expression of Love for God! How amazing that He would give us the ability to love Him - to choose to be obedient to His command! Since God has given us the means to obey Him (Jesus) no one is without excuse! Everything is of Him, by Him, and through Him - and He loves us so much that He would give His love to us to return to Him! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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829 | was it illegal for her to be in public | Luke 8:43 | Mommapbs | 37371 | ||
I think your question becomes very significant for us to consider. If it was illegal for her to be in public, how could she receive what God wanted her to have? Did she dare "buck the system" in her pursuit of the Savior? Lev 15:19 states, "When a woman has a discharge, if her discharge in her body is blood, she shall continue in her menstrual impurity for seven days; and whoever touches her shall be unclean until evening." From Levitical law, she and anyone who touched her was declared "unclean." Think for a moment about what she did - to reach out and touch the garment of the Lord! It was not her touch that he recognized, but her faith. Our sins do not defile the Lord, they defile us. He is the healer and we must go to Him for healing! I think that your question illustrates a common misconception (this is the system of religion that must be "bucked!") - that we have to "clean up our act" before we come to Jesus! Or the attitidude: I'm not good enough to go to church, etc. . . my sins are too bad, etc. We know from Luke that the woman had sought help but to no avail and she remained in her uncleanness. Think about the implications that this condition would have upon her life! She would be prohibited from many activities and relationships. She would not be permitted to worship in her unclean state! Yet what did she choose to do? She set an example for us to follow! What a contrast is found in Jesus who bids us come, just as we are! For He knows that we can do nothing about the uncleaness of sin in our lives. No amount of re-hab or reform will wipe away the presence of sin that separates us from God. We remain in our sin until we come to Jesus for forgiveness and cleansing! The ultimate healing! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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830 | crying out to God without jesus... | Acts 4:12 | Mommapbs | 36868 | ||
This reality of this verse should encourage the body of Christ to boldly proclaim the name of Jesus! Those who have never heard the Name of Jesus are still accountable to God because God has placed an awareness of Himself in their hearts (Romans 1). Paul reminds us that people choose their own way of "righteousness" rather than God's Way! See Romans 10. I trust that these Scriptures will help clarify the urgency to respond to the Gospel - now, today is the day of Salvation! As led by the Spirit to deliver it to someone in need or to receive it! Mommapbs |
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831 | what is the state of the dead in Christ? | 1 Cor 5:8 | Mommapbs | 36265 | ||
Greetings in Jesus' Name! Paul reminds us that when we are absent from the body we are present with the Lord. Where Jesus is, we will be also. According to 1 Cor 15:50-55, the "new bodies" believers receive are given at the coming of Christ to gather His own unto Himself. The perishable are the dead in Christ and the mortal are those who are still alive at His coming. Both receive heavenly bodies, for flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Cor 15:50). The Lord even goes so far to comfort us in the order these bodies are give, first to Christ, next to those believers who have died and lastly to those who remain at His coming. Both the dead and living in Christ are changed in a "tinkling of an eye, yet the dead get theirs first - might this be kind of a reward?! As for John 5:25 - the "dead" in this verse refers to those who are spiritually dead, not physically dead. John 3:13 - Until the ressurrection of Christ,the righteous resided in the "Paradise" side of Sheol and the wicked were confined to "Torments" See the account of Lazarus and the rich man (luke 16). I believe that in the context of John 3:13, Jesus is referring to the future death of His body prior to His asension. I'll admit it is confusing but we have to accept the Lord's testimony on the matter when understanding is not possible. There are two individuals in Scripture who did not experience physical death (Enoch - Gen 5:24 and Elijah - 2 Kings 2:11). Elijah was taken up into heaven - was this the "Third Heaven," the throne room of God or was this just the description of what Elisha saw as he went up into the sky? As far as these two individuals are concerned, I suspect that they are the TWO WITNESSES mentioned in Revelation 11. We read that they will eventually suffer death of the body too. They will also be ressurected! Which would consistent and confirm the statement that Jesus made in John 3:13. Also, bear in mind again that "flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God", which at this time is being prepared for us! Some things to consider. . . but "the secret things of God belong to God! Dt. 29:29 |
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832 | Gen. 3:24 | Genesis | Mommapbs | 35580 | ||
Genesis 7 is the account of the great flood. Scripture tells us that "the springs of the great deep broke forth and the floodgates of heaven were opened . . . and waters rose and increased greatly on the earth and all the high mountains under the entire heavens were covered." Greetings B. Burnette! Does this make sense? The Flood wiped it away! Mommapbs |
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833 | tribulation vs. wrath | NT general Archive 1 | Mommapbs | 35316 | ||
Greetings! You have made an interesting observation. Jesus said, "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." John 16:33 We are in the world and are indeed suffering tribulation. The reason? Tribulation is the result of the presence of sin. The earth is the domain of Satan; he is the "prince of this world." And tribulation or trouble is the reigning characteristic of this ruler! We must be careful not to associate the tribulation that Jesus assured us that we would encounter with the "Wrath of God!" They are VERY different. The Scriptures that you provided are sobering, for what we are experiencing under the reign of Satan is a "drop in the bucket" when compared to the Wrath of God that will be poured out upon the earth in the days to come! What a relief to know that He will save us from that day! "For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ" 1Thess. 5:9 Blessings, Mommapbs |
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834 | can you be forgiven for adultry? | Rom 6:23 | Mommapbs | 35252 | ||
Greetings step! According to God's Word,adultery is indeed a sin, but in God's economy, all sins are equal! And the penalty for sin is the same too! Romans 3:23 says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." It is SIN that separates us from God, not a specific one! 1 John 1:9 promises that "If we confess our sins, HE is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (!) Jesus died in our place, because of OUR sins to satisfy God's demand that "without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness." Please read: Hebrews 9:22, Matthew 26:28, Ephesians 1:7. Going to Heaven is only through Jesus. He died to open a WAY for us to come to God, through faith in Him. (see John 14:6) John 3:16 reminds us that "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." Jesus died to pay the penalty for "adultery" as well as any other sin! But how we respond to this gift of forgiveness will determine where we spend eternity! Keep seeking God - He will show you what is right! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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835 | The Ministry of the "Walking Wounded" | 1 Tim 4:6 | Mommapbs | 35250 | ||
Greetings in the Name of OUR SHEPHERD, JESUS! Not to be glib but, "if Momma burnt the biscuits, do you stop eating?" Don't stop doing what God has appointed you to do because someone has hurt you! (This of course applies to your question about "political" issues rather than situations that are contrary to God's Word requiring Church discipline . . .which is another kettle of fish, and a very smelly one at that because it is so infrequently utilized!) As I have read some of the posts to this question, indeed this senario can be a "thorn in the flesh," but God allows these thorns for one of two reasons, "to show His sufficiency or to demonstrate His supremacy." (Beth Moore) A calling from God is a serious matter, far be it from me to "touch God's anointed." Pastors who are "Walking Wounded," should be ministered to as any other soul in need of healing. Why do we discriminate? God is never stagnant; He always calls us from something, to something! Our responsibility is to look, listen and follow! From a personal perspective, members of my extended family did suffer in this way. The procees of healing and re-entry took TIME! And today, the once Pastor of a flock is now the overseerer of other "shepherds!" As a "voyeur" to this sad episode I saw the reality of sin in the church, and the result of non-repentance take its toll. One local church stepped out and "took them in!" However, many people treated the Pastor and his family like "hot potatoes!" No one wanted to become "involved;" yet God assigned me to come along side this family . . . and today, we are related through our children! I think some of the "wounded" are still struggling with forgiveness issues,(don't we all?)but God has graciously re-established this Pastor's ministry. Blessings, Mommapbs |
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836 | What will it be like in heaven? | Bible general Archive 1 | Mommapbs | 34841 | ||
Greeting Shel! I think we'd all like to "catch a glimpse!" You can do a "search" on the word heaven in the Bible and on this Forum but frankly, I think that God is so excited about surprising us that He keeps lots of Heaven's secrets to Himself! (Dt. 29:29) "THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND which HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM." 1 Cor 2:9 For me, it's enough to know that Jesus is preparing a place for me there, so I can be with HIM forever - now THAT's Heaven! Blessings! Mommapbs |
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837 | gen: 27 how are the five senses used/ | Prov 3:5 | Mommapbs | 34839 | ||
Thanks for the intriguing question! In this passage I think that 5 senses were abused, not used! Sight - Isaac knew he was all but blind, but despite this recognition, he relied upon his other senses rather than to seek guidance! Jacob probably counted on this personality trait as well as his father's blindness in his deception! Smell - enticing aroma of immediate gratification that had eternal consequences. We can compare this to perfume that smells good out of the bottle, as we smell the "first notes"- which suggest that more good things are in store - but when worn, the true scent makes us sick! Taste - When we are hungry, most of us look for something quick that we like to quwell those pangs rather than wait for the full course (and more nutritious)meal. Or perhaps too often we settle for crumbs instead of looking for the cake! Hearing - recognizing a voice but ignoring who is speaking. Heaing what we want to hear often prevents us from really listening. Touch - relying of feelings rather than facts. Stick with the Truth, not how it makes you feel! God's ways often take us out of our comfort zones! Hope this blesses your day in some way! Mommapbs |
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838 | Tribulation before rapture? | Matthew | Mommapbs | 34665 | ||
Greetings! Remember that Jesus said, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 Tribulation is another word for trouble. So many of the signs that Jesus mentioned that would precede His coming have or are taking place. We Americans have no concept of famine or true martyrdom, yet many Christians live under persecution and in famine stricken conditions. Certainly there are wars and "rumors of wars" and nations have risen against nation;kingdoms have risen again kingdoms. We have seen "earthquakes in various places" in recent days. Matthew 24:6-7 While these are all "speculative," and by far not all that we could look at as we compare these to the "days of Noah": When Krakatoa erupted, not only was the explosion heard about 2,000 miles away, as the ash circum-navigated the globe, it caused the sun to be darkened and created other atmopsheric abnormalities. An atomic blast conceivably looks like the sky being rolled up like a scroll - and could be described as a shaking of the heavens. What did "scud missles" look like? "Stars falling from the sky?" Or might this also describe the increase of meteor showers and falling space debris we have witnessed? The Gospel was preached to all nations in the fall of 2001. Although we have had the technology to do so, there has never been an opportunity or reason for this until 9/11. If you will recall, Billy Graham presented the Gospel from the National Cathedral which was simultaneously translated and broadcast LIVE throughout the world. As for nations or kingdoms, too often we make these political entities, when in fact, they may be spiritually defined. We have overlooked the possibility of Islam as a conquering "nation." Could this be the rider on the white horse described in Rev 6:2? However, in light of all our suffering in this present life, the Lord comforts us with these words:(v.6) " . . . see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come." The "trouble" of these days will be insignificant when compared to the great outpouring of God's wrath upon the earth during what the Bible calls the "Great Tribulation." (Rev 7:14; 16:1) "For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thess 5:9 "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him!" Romans 5:8-9 In between the "tribulation" that Jesus says believers will have, and the "great tribulation," as described in Revelation, is the "rapture of the church." "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.Therefore encourage each other with these words." 1 Thess 4:16-18 God's Word assures us that we will be saved from His wrath! Our redemption will take place PRE-WRATH. How should we be be living in these days? Do we really believe that Jesus is coming SOON? He has given us His Signs - keep looking up! Mommapbs |
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839 | thou hast left thy first love | NT general Archive 1 | Mommapbs | 34593 | ||
Greetings! Anything or anyone that we put before Jesus is an example of "leaving our first love"! He wants to have FIRST PLACE in our hearts. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind . . ." Luke 10:27 In an earlier post I offered a suggestion about this verse that I will copy at the bottom of this reply. But first, let me assure you that according to God, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,"(!) 2 Tim 3:16 So we would do well to heed the warnings that Jesus issues in His messages to the churches. Remember also that Jesus instructed John to "Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea." Rev 1:11 Although this message was shared historically, because it is the Word of God, it obviously transcends time as well. Within the body of Christ, there will be contemporary "churches" or groups of believers whose character is described by John in these first few chapters. But even as individual believers, Jesus' commendations, warnings and promises should be used for self examination, admonition, correction and encouragement! Lastly, looking at the context of 1 Tim 5:12, this verse does not appear to bear the same weight as Rev 2:4. This passage is adressing the care of widows. So these two verses are like apples and oranges in my mind. A widow is free to remarry if she so desires, a married woman (we are the Bride of Christ)who leaves her Husband for another "love" is guilty of adultery. Here is my orignal post, it has an interesting historical observation for you to mull over! In Revelation 2:4, could Mary, the mother of Jesus be the competition for our love the Lord is referring to? If you will recall, the Apostle John was charged with Mary's care by Jesus as He was dying. 'From that hour the disciple took her into his own household.' John 19:27 Most of us know that John wrote The Revelation of Jesus Christ while he was exiled on Patmos, but many probably don't know that he was exiled from his position as the "bishop" at Ephesus. If John had relocated from Jerusalem to Ephesus, it is safe to assume that Mary, being in his care, accompanyied him also. And,according to historians, the house that John provided for Mary is still standing in Ephesus. In fact, it has become a shrine. In Revelation 2:4 and 5, following His condemnation, 'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.', Jesus counsels and warns us with these words,'Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its place--unless you repent.' Putting this scripture together with historical references it is possible to conclude that perhaps Ephesus was the genesis point of where the love for Jesus was eclipsed by the adoration of His mother,Mary. The Ephesians did not heed the Lord's admonition to return to their first love, in fact, first church they built in Ephesus was not dedicated to the Lord, but to Mary instead! Obviously they did not repent, for true to the Lord's warning, today there is no church in Ephesus! It is a dead city - not a soul lives there! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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840 | Mommapbs, Please describe fruit? | 1 Cor 11:32 | Mommapbs | 34549 | ||
Greetings Cyclist! "Bear" with me on this- pun intended! What is "fruit?" I believe that fruit is the expression of the presence of Jesus Christ in the life of the believer. Continue the analogy of the vine and the branches. If Jesus is the vine and we are the branches what SHOULD be the expression of His presence IN us? FRUIT - this is the manefestation of "Christ in us!" (Col 1:27) Fruit is the result of a healthy relationship with Jesus. (Trust and obey!) The fruit of the spirit:love, joy, peace, patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,gentlenessand self-control, are qualities that will be evident in the life of one who has yielded his/her life to the Lordship of Christ.(The degree of their operation in our lives can be used as barometer of sorts!) "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Phil 3:11-14 Fruit is always possible for any believer,as Jesus assures us: "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:1-5 Bottom line, we can choose to believe in Jesus and be grafted into the "Vine." (Trust) Afterward, we have the privilege of living in Him which means CHOOSING to live for Him, submitting to HIS will, allowing Jesus to be at work in and through us to bring forth fruit that will last. (Obey) Without Christ at work, the believer is non-productive or fruitless. "If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw,his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work.If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward.If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames." 1 Cor 3:11-15 I trust that God will speak to your heart through these passages of Scripture. Welcome to the Forum! Mommapbs PS: Some might suggest that fruitfulness is measured by those we "win to Christ." But keep in mind, soul winning is yet another result of the work of the Holy Spirit! |
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