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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:12 ¶ For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:12 ¶ For just as the body is one and yet has many parts, and all the parts, though many, form [only] one body, so it is with Christ. |
Subject: 'Lone rangers' and spiritual discernment |
Bible Note: Amen! I was on here doing a search for when I led my Bible Study today and noticed your response to my statement. Finally two souls who understand! My missionary work has NEVER been easy--and I have been tested completely through and through with FIRE. It says in Isaiah 40:31: "But those who wait for the Lord (who expect, look for, and hope in Him) shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up (close to God) as EAGLES (mount up to the sun); they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired." Eagles by their very nature fly alone. I have always been strictly biblical and because I minister to others I am called into a HIGH accountability. I NEVER said that I was not accountable to man--if you follow my threads you will see that I said ULTIMATELY I am accountable above all earthly things to the Lord for what I say, what I do, and what I am. Blessings on you for understanding that there are those who are called to be as you say "lone rangers" who are in no way in rebellion to the Lord or the church. However my calling is just "different" than conforming to any worldly standard. God has always pierced my conscience and told me which way to walk. I KNOW without a shadow of a doubt that THIS is my calling --to be a minister. I work primarily with those who are sick and suffering. God has called me to embrace the healing wisdom in the Bible and to not only live it but to teach others in such things as Biblical diet and Biblical herbalism. I am in the process of getting my Doctorate for HIM in this field (Naturopathic Doctor). I TRUST solely in Him and his leadings. I logged off this site because I felt that it was like walking into a den of vipers last week. Thank you for showing me differently --Zsuzsi and the old man. God has revealed to you that we cannot judge another man's heart and especially not a soul who is completely given unto the Father--It is not an easy path to be on being completely abandoned in the Lord's service. It is lonely and painful to the flesh. BUT I know my most incredibly memories in this life have been since the Father caused me to do this...early on. In the days that I did missionary work full time I lived with a bed and a few changes of clothes. That in itself is no easy call for a woman. I ate whatever God provided and spent all of my waking hours serving others. However when we suffer for HIS sake is when we are drawn closest to Him. In that I feel greatly blessed. In peace. a soul who longs for "ourfather'sheart". |