“It is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them, it is not given.”. (Matthew 13:11)

To Know the Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven. Is that not, what we who love Him, desire? It should be.

Jesus spoke in Parables, for those who had ears to hear, eyes to see, and hearts that would receive the Truths He Spoke. How much of the Truth, do we believe?

It is said, that Thomas Jefferson, had cut out the scriptures he liked, to make his personal Bible, and like him, we all have our own, individual Bible. The Scriptures we hold dear and true. The parts we cling to and walk in. Whether it really is what the Word said or meant.

This is why there are so many Denominations, Sects, and Divisions in the body of Christ. We choose what parts of the Word are for us today. Then discard the rest.

This is a dangerous game.

Matthew 13: 12.

“For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.”

We have the knowledge of repentance and salvation, do not stop seeking there. Revelation Knowledge is available for all who seek it.

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Our tree before Florence July 17.

After Florence 18.

Finally our replacement… We have high hopes. 5/19

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We all have the relationship we want with God. My desire is a more intimate one.
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We all have the relationship we want with God. My desire is a more intimate one.
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Philippians 3:10, has long been my prayer.

“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;”

I would pray to ‘Know Him and the Power of His Resurrection.’ Not realizing that to truly know Him, I would need to change.

I needed to be conformed to His image, by the Fellowship of His Sufferings.

I didn’t want to suffer. I wanted the results, without the work. (The story of my life. lol)

It took time, then I began to pray the whole verse. Life changed. Not that I’ve suffered, I haven’t, yet my decisions, desires and heart changed.

Verses 7-14, became alive. I realized how utterly silly and useless, my accomplishments and ambitions had been. I had been seeking the ‘Power, not the Presence of God.’

The light bulb finally shone brightly, the path revealed. What was the word trying to reveal to me?

Philippians 3:8c,9

‘that I may win Christ, And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:’

My own righteousness was not enough, It was as dirty rags. (Isaiah 64:6) My belief in Him, brought me true Righteousness, I was Justified. (Just as if I never sinned).

My Faith made me blameless in the beloved.

Romans 4:3

“For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”

Romans 5:1.
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”

Philippians 3:10. Brings us to Sanctification.

‘That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;’

We must ‘Separate ourselves from the cares and struggles of this life and become Christ-centered.’ (Phillippians 1:20-23; 2 Corinthians 7-11)

Our desires, lusts, and ambitions must be crucified, and the Lord’s interests embraced. To learn to be one with Him. (John 17, His prayer for us).

Glorification will in time then follow.

“If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.” (Phillippians 3:11)

Philippians 1: 6.

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”

We will be Glorified, transformed by the renewing of our minds. We begin renewing our minds, as we grow, Christ will Glorify us.

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2). (To become mature Christians).

“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.” (Romans 8:17)

“Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.” (Romans 8:30)

Our goal in this life is to become Christ-like, to embody His Love, Mercy, and Grace. That those we come in contact with will see Jesus in our Witness, Walk and Will.

Which brings us to the race. Phillippians 3:12-14.

“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

I am seeking everything and anything God has for me, forgetting my past, my failures, successes, my wants and wins and reach out for all the Lord would have me be.

Seeking more of Christ within and to shine without, that He would be Glorified, Worshiped, Loved and Obeyed in my Witness.

Galatians 1: 15-16a,b

“But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen;”

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For many years now, I have experienced, what I consider a problem, though I find myself accepting it, even as I disagree.

Whether in a Convenience Store, Hardware Store or Restaurant, there are folks who want to sweeten the deal we are getting.

Sometimes they give you a bigger portion, or they do not charge you for something, or give you a discount you do not deserve.

I think many of us accept these gifts gratefully. Not conscious of the fact that the clerk or server is helping us to steal from the owners of the establishment.

It’s a little thing, not grand theft, but it is taken away from the profits the owner is expecting and needs to keep the business in the black.

We should not accept these gifts. Yet, we do.

What do you think?

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We all have the relationship we want with God. My desire is a more intimate one.
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Thanks for visiting,
Know You Are Loved

We all have the relationship we want with God. My desire is a more intimate one.
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Thanks for visiting,
Know You Are Loved

We all have the relationship we want with God. My desire is a more intimate one.
bill theunfetteredpreacher cote

Thanks for visiting,
Know You Are Loved

We all have the relationship we want with God. My desire is a more intimate one.
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