“the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.” Acts 14:2
Do we see this scripture played out daily in our churches? I think so.
It reminds me of the Man of God in 1st Kings 13.
The Fix-it Shop – Filling Station
Whose Truth, Revelation Knowledge: – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
It always amazes me when talking with old and established Christian, how quick they are to reject a Bible truth they haven’t seen or recognized.
They have lived a number of years not knowing this truth, so it cannot be.
This is sad.
They are denying themselves the possibility of becoming todays Martin Luther, or one of the Wesley brothers.
They had found new truth, in the old word.
Go and sin no more: – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
One of the most remarkable sayings of Jesus. He told the woman caught in adultery to: “Go and sin no more.”
He also told the lame man from the pool of Bethesda the same when He saw him at the Temple.
So,oooo…..it apparently is possible to “Go and sin no more.”
Please don’t misunderstand, I have read it, it is printed in red, Jesus told them, I have to believe they did it.
Flying by the seat… – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
A local radio commercial asks, whether we have planed for retirement or are we flying by the seat of our pants?
The older I get the more I regret, that I have never been one to plan. Continue reading
they which were scattered abroad :The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
“Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.”
Scriptures in this post are from Acts 11.
Now- scattered because of persecution of Stephen, they traveled as far as Antioch, preaching to the Jews.
“And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”
Some even preached to the non-Jewish. ….they believed also. “Then” Continue reading
How low can I go? – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
Proverbs 29:23
King James Version (KJV)
“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”
I awoke this morning realizing I am an insufferable know it all.
Ecstasy : The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
(Gr. ekstasis, from which the word “ecstasy” is derived) denotes the state of one who is “out of himself.” Such were the trances of Peter and Paul, Acts 10:10; 11:5; 22:17, ecstasies, “a preternatural, absorbed state of mind preparing for the reception of the vision” In Mark 5:42 and Luke 5:26 the Greek word is rendered “astonishment,” “amazement” (comp. Mark 16:8; Acts 3:10).
Ecstasy, astonishment both scary words for the Church…. Continue reading
I was in the spirit:
” I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,”
“And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.”
“I was in the spirit”
“the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the Lord was strong upon me.”
“the man whose eyes are open hath said: He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:”
“I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)”
Oooommm: – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
I was born in the 50’s, just in time for the Beatles, hippies, sex, drugs and rock and roll; and of course, free love.
I wish I could say I have fond memories of those years but what I remember is a spoiled, drunk, stoned, obnoxious, self centered punk.
If I could erase parts of my life it would be those years. Continue reading
Denominational Differences : – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
As I searched for Christ in the late 70’s, I prayed to find a God of Power and Might, I didn’t care for more hot air. ..Growing up in the Catholic Church I knew the Bible stories, thought I was a Christian because I was Catholic.
I knew God was real, didn’t understand anything about a personal relationship.
Then I met the Lord. I was led to Him by a wonderful, loving young woman and her mother, as I was hitch hiking a ride to this place called Christian Retreat, in Bradenton Fla.
I fell in love with Jesus, Continue reading
To be like Barnabas : The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
Who was Barnabas?
First off a man who gave up all, to follow Jesus:
“Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.”
A man who recognized the hand of God in Pauls life and took him to the brothers.
Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
Acts 9:6 in part :
“Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?”
Paul had just been struck down on the road to Demacus. Meeting the Lord he had thought he was serving.
Finding out his error, his first words: “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?”
How often have I found out I am doing the wrong thing, or going the wrong way, or believing in a wrong or false premise?
Is my responce: “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” ????? Continue reading
Expired Faith: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
What is Expired Faith?
Expired Faith is a Faith that doesn’t really believe that the signs and wonders, miracles, gifts of the Spirit are possible today.
After all I believe, I pray for miracles, I believe in healing, forgiveness, victory in Jesus. I don’t experience these things in my life, so God must not be operating that way since the Apostles died away.
It’s not me, or my Denominational teachings that are holding God back. It is just a time of silence like between the Old and New Testament.
BIRD FEATHERS!!!
Can you find Him? – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
Proverbs 8:17
King James Version (KJV)
“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early will find me.”
Jeremiah 29:12-14a
King James Version (KJV)
“Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And I will be found of you, saith the Lord: “
Will you seek Him early? Will you seek Him with all your heart?
He said He will be found. I hope you seek Him.
Thanks for visiting, come back soon.
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what condition my condition is in: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition is in.
1 Corinthians 13:11-12
King James Version (KJV)
“When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.”
There was a time,
Then it was gone.
Mom was disappointed : The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
I received at least 2 phone calls from my Mother, (may she RIP), over the years, where you could hear hurt, disappointment and sadness in her voice.
I wish I had received neither.
One of them was in October, she called to ask if we had forgotten her birthday. (In June).
Do we give up hope? – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
There are so many people outside the doors of our churches and homes, who do not know Jesus, do not want to hear about Jesus, will not accept Jesus as Lord and Savior.
WARNING: LONG POST, DO NOT READ UNLESS YOU CARE FOR A CLOSER WALK WITH JESUS.
I stand here flummoxed. …why do they not understand the peace, joy and grace that could be theirs? Why can’t I convince even those in my own family to realize the gift of Forgiveness?
This is very frustrating. There is something even more frustrating though.
That is the number of people who believe in and accept Jesus but who do not accept the fulness of His Holy Spirit. I believe the Holy Spirit (and His Gifts ) are the Talents the Master left us and expects us to invest and increase until His return.
So many accept the impossibility of Jesus dying on the cross to save us from sin and death but the Power of the Holy Spirit. ….not for me, not for today, I don’t need it, God doesn’t want us confused.
On the day of Pentecost the first Gift of the Holy Spirit given to all, was the Gift of Tongues. The crowd received the Gift of Interpretation.
I say unto all, Watch: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
I say unto all, Watch.
Mark 13:
“Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:
Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.
And what I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch.”
Is the church watching? Continue reading
As for me, I shall be satisfied: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
What will cause you to be satisfied? A raise? A new job? Admiration or respect of your peers?
A bigger house, a new car, a different significant other?
Not one or all of these things will satisfy. None of these things will change who or what we are inside.
do any understand, and seek God? – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
Do any understand?
As a born again, Bible believing child of God, my heart is heavy. They do not understand.
We have been given a great commission, go into the world and introduce Jesus to the lost. Most of the time, I haven’t a clue how to do this effectively.
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