Subject: Divine Healing, True or False? |
Bible Note: Dearest Kimberly, Blessings in Christ Jesus! Indeed, God is already doing a Big Thing, it is called the combined lives of His faithful servants. That is all He ever asks of us. In my church, we see salvation, family, healing, worship and fellowship. This is much more than the way you despitefully say 'getting by.' John's disciples asked Jesus if He was the Expected One. They wanted to see a Humungous Warrior King-Boss-Conqueror. What they saw was a Wimp. But Jesus said, 'And Jesus answered and said to them, "Go and report to John what you hear and see: the blind receive sight and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who keeps from stumbling over Me."' Matthew 11:4-6 NASB. Jesus is more than a Conqueror! But He doesn't have to stoop to cheap antics and firecracker noise! (the kind that is explosive, but only for a moment!) However you put it, your attitude is one of expecting a Huge Spiritual Handout in exchange for your Bribe-giving to everyone who promises you a Huge Spiritual Handout. The Bible says apply yourself diligently to His service, AND be responsible in your life. Did it ever occur to you that working and saving diligently might be sowing for the harvest? You say your church is 'already 2 years old.' :-) What is your rush! Jesus told us not to be anxious, but your postings just drip with anxiety, disatisfaction, and delusion. My friend and forum colleague, I detect great faith and anticipation in your spirit. But your efforts are misguided, and your expectations are for a Jesus not spoken of in the Word. He is the Expected One. Be at peace! True, many churches and Christians are complacent, but your radicalism is the opposite pendulum swing, and equally far from God's holy intentions. 'Fruit or vegetables, the Word, or money... we need all these things to survive.' Please, don't put these together, as you mix apples and oranges. God has promised all that you need. What you WANT seems to be the same as the Gentiles. I write this in love, and sincerely pray that it is received in love. In Jesus' name, charis |