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How long, ye simple ones?
Proverbs 1:22a,25a
” How long, ye simple ones?
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, “
I must be the simplist of the simple.
After 20 some odd years, you would think I would learn.
When someone asks your professional advice, then they do not follow your council.
The only smart thing to do is to leave them, stay away, run as fast as you can. If you stay…..
It doesn’t matter what you do to try to rectify their error. They will always blame you, when what they expected doesn’t work as they wanted.
If they won’t listen, leave.
The Wisdom of a discouraged simpleton.
Please pray that I will have wisdom and grace, favour with God and man.
Revelation Knowledge? : The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
My Pastor Davis Jones opened my eyes this AM. He noted the Scriptures; I am expounding on that Revelation. For the thirty five years I have been saved I have believed man is made in the image of God. In Genesis we find that Adam was made in Gods image
Then Adam sinned; This caused a Spiritual death. He was no longer immortal and became Adam the sinner man.
Understand before they sinned, Adam and Eve had free access to and could freely eat of the Tree of Life. Until sin there was no death. After sin Adam lives eight or nine hundred years before physical death but Spiritual death was immediate.
Genesis 2:17
But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
God kicked them out of the garden so they couldn’t partake of Tree of Life, after they had sinned and had eaten of the Tree of knowledge of good and evil.
So now we get to the meat of the matter:
Genesis 4:25-26
“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the Lord.”
If we stop there we understand all Adams children were made in the image of God. The next chapter should cause us to reconsider.
Gen 5:3
“And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, and after his image; and called his name Seth:”
Adam begat a son in his own likeness and image. Since the fall the Holy Spirit would come upon individuals as He willed. Man was appointed a day to be born and a day to die physically. The Holy Spirit came upon the worthy (Moses, Joshua, David ), and the unworthy (Samson, Saul), alike, according to his work and will.
After Jesus, it was promised that the Holy Spirit would live within, giving us once again eternal life. So the children that are born to Spirit Filled Believers, (all who except Christ as Lord have a measure of the Spirit ), are born in the image of our heavenly Father and therefore fall under the protection of:
Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;”
Now does this mean Children of Christian parents have a free ticket to heaven? NO.
Exodus 34:7
“Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the fourth generation.”<
The sins on the unrepentant fathers is passed dowto the third and forth generation. The child born of Christian parents has a leg up. The Lord shows Mercy,forgives iniquity and transgression (original sin?), until sin, rebellion enters their lives.
To me that means babies that die of Christians are with the Lord. Our Children that stay in the Ark of our covering, will be blessed by the Lord. They will have to make the decision to Follow the Lord but will not have to hit bottom to realize the need of Salvation.
Please look up “Your God is too small”, ” How big is your God” and “Who than shall be saved?” in my archives for Scripture.
Our Children are truly blessed. I believe the Word of God and the examples we find of Gods mercy and grace.
Life is great, until it isn’t. – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
Life was great, I was drinking coffee out of my favorite cup. It was a gift from my daughter on her trip to Minnesota, uff da, is a Norwegian expression, it means oh my, or shucks, or even oot oh.
I have several uff da cups, every time my wife or daughter go to Minnesota, they get me a new one.
This was the first one that was made as a deformed Cup.
take heed to your spirit, — The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
We find this warning in the book of Malachi, the full quote from the Amplified Bible is this:
“Therefore keep a watch upon your spirit [that it may be controlled by My Spirit], that you deal not treacherously and faithlessly [with your marriage mate].”
A peculiar treasure – The Fix- it Shop – Filling Station
Is there something in your life that you treasure? A car your home a piece of jewelry? It could be anything , a picture, a peice of furniture, something you treasure beyond all be else.
I have a few things, a jewelry box my grandfather made as his senior project in wood shop.
My father made a table, with shelves for books and a drawer that locks. Also a senior project.
On my mothers side I have my great grandfathers clock….We have this beautiful mirror from my wife’s side of the family.
I treasure these things , and would hate to lose them but they really are not important.
What I treasure most, ( in this world), is my wife and daughter, They love the Lord. My wife sets a great example.
The treasure, I would bring to your attention, is beyond price, it’s mercy and grace, salvation and the peace of God that passes all understanding.
It is the blessing of knowing and walking with Jesus. Of learning to take up his yolk and to do his work and his will.
That is a treasure to hold onto and keep every day of our life. God has paculiar treasures also.
Do you know what God considered a treasure? We find it mentioned in Exodus 19:5.
” Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:”
To be God’s peculiar treasure, all we need to do is obey his voice and keep the covenant.
The covenant is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and love our neighbors as ourselves.
Deuteronomy 7:6 tell us a little more about being a peculiar treasure for God.
“For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
If we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, we are a special people to God, a holy people, a people loved by God and forgiven.
1 Peter 2:9
” But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”
A people who can go into the Holy of Holies to find grace and mercy in our times of need.
Are you a peculiar treasure unto God, do you seek to walk with Him, to know Him, to love Him, to be obedient to Him ?
Are only real requirement is love. If we love, we will find ourselves sharing His awesome greatness, His unfettered love grace mercy and forgiveness.
As we seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, all of our needs will be fulfilled, we will find ourselves sharing his greatness everywhere.
Lord please, change my heart, make me a vessel that You can use to draw people to You, to heal the sick, to comfort the hurting, to cause the blind see, the deaf to hear and those with hard hearts to turn towards you.
Thank you for your word, your power, your grace and your love.
What? The Prodigal didn’t return?
Once saved always saved? Not biblical. I get such a kick out of people who say God has to do things the way they believe.
Please, understand this; God is love, and would have all come to the knowledge of salvation.
a step between me and death. – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
“a step between me and death.”
The words of David to Jonathan,, Sauls son.
King Saul wanted to kill David but his son Jonathan, loved him. David was now officially on the run.
We are all just a step away from death. I wonder often why am I still alive. I am vile, unclean, sinful.
Forgiven.
“Will the Lord be pleased ? – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
“Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”
Will the Lord be pleased?
With our works, will, or attitudes? Will we hear “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” ???
behaved himself wisely; The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
“Behaved himself wisely.”
David, as a young man, was chosen by the Lord to replace Saul as King. Saul hadn’t made it through his first battle, before disobeying and disappointing the Lord.
Samuel, mourned for Saul, the Lord told him He had rejected Saul, stop mourning and go find a new King.
” I have provided me a king,”
We know David was a “man after Gods own heart.”
One of the ways we see that played out is:
“He behaved himself wisely.” This phrase is written 4 times in 1Samuel 18 alone.
” David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely:
David had slain Goliath, had been splitting his time between home and Sauls service. He is now full-time in the Kings Court. He plays to calm Saul when he is troubled by an evil spirit from the Lord.
Saul made him head of the army, sent him into battle, hoping he would be killed.
Grieve not – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
GRIEVE NOT :
That’s really a pretty silly demand, you can hardly tell someone not to grieve the death of a loved one, or when seeing someone who had promise, fall away into sin or rebellion.
It hurts us in the center of our being. It makes us sorry, sad, disappointed or grieved.
We do have the power to stop the Lord from being grieved though.
Bring Joy to God – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station bill
The secret to putting a smile on Gods face:
My wife revealed it to me this morning. She lamented that she hadn’t spoken on the phone with Celeste, our daughter for 2 or 3 days.
That caused me to think of the joy I receive when she calls me to say Hi, how are you, I love you.
I am sure God receives joy when we just call on Him to tell Him we love Him, to thank Him for His many blessings. (When we aren’t asking or complaining ).
That’s it, tell Him you love Him, Thank Him. Praise and Worship. …THAT WILL MAKE GOD SMILE.
Shared from WordPress. From. Isaiah 53:5 Project
Why does God allow pain and suffering? – http://wp.me/p39Q8G-i6
Is Fasting the answer? – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
My wife told me this AM that I am reverting to my heritage. Negative City. I get it honestly, I don’t think my Mother ever ate a meal out, that was perfect.
The meat, tough, under or over cooked, or the vegetables raw, hard or soggy, tea too sweet, ect….
Unfortunately, I tend to be a lot like that, not about food but people who have the nerve to disagree with my enlightened views.
So to remedy the problem, I need to get back into the Word, Fast and Pray. Expecting the Lord to honor His Word, putting His Yoke on and walking with Him.
So yes, Fasting is a big part of the answer. I will humble myself and pray, waiting for His guidince, direction and protection. Knowing He hears our plea.
Lord, draw me close to You, thank You that in the Holy of Holies I will receive Grace and Mercy in my times of need.
Shared from WordPress – Revival
Ezra 10:1 (Revival) – http://wp.me/p2JpvQ-1j8
Are you the one who reminds God, You Promised?
Lord, help us to desire You.
after their own lust: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
What is lust? Is it only lust at first sight? Or is it a deeper, more serious problem, something we don’t grow out of?
1 John 2:16
King James Version (KJV)
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
When any of our desires become larger than our desire for the Lord, we find ourselves in trouble. I find myself desiring a pulpit, a following, as I do the mighty work of God.
Shared from WordPress
`Just a Thought – http://wp.me/p503cN-1iz
Quick read, awesome truth
So I gave them up: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
Psalm: 81. 12. “So I gave them up unto their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels.”
Is this what is happening in our Churches in America? Once build on a Godly foundation. The Lord is giving us up, to our hearts’ lust, as we walk in our own, rather than Godly counsel or wisdom.
Popped 3 buttons off my vest.
Joshua Boren, Goldsboro, NCs, newest police officer. So very proud to know this Godly man. God Bless and God Speed.
When you think of him, please pray for Wisdom, safety and grace.
Thanks,
Bill
Thanks for visiting. blessings.
bill theunfettered preacher cote
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I have provided me a king – The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station
” I have provided me a king “
The word of the Lord to Samuel after rejecting Saul as King. He chose David, because ” the Lord looketh on the heart.”
He chose David the Man after Gods own heart.
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