How do you see?

Seeing in the Word & the Spirit of truth.

About Christian progress.....
It is when you see you are dead to sin that you die to it (daily); it is when you see you are risen that you arise; it is when you see you are a 'new creature' in Him that you (progressively) grow. Seeing the accomplished fact in the Word determines the pathway to the realising of that fact. The end is reached by seeing, not by desiring or working. The only possibility of spiritual progress lies in our discovering the truth as God sees it; the truth concerning Christ, the truth concerning ourselves in Christ. Watchman Nee.

When I first came to church, intrigued by the girl who I worked with and her faith, the Spirit of God touched me powerfully, it was not imagined but real. The tears testified to that. The JOY I felt driving home after that meeting testified to that. I had to grow in the understanding that God loved me, as life had distorted the reality of this love. This took time and revelation and unraveling old thinking and healing. I came to understand that it is God who is good and I needed a Saviour. Because of sin - my sin, my life, my thoughts, my actions, the whole of me needed redemption. As this all unfolded, as I believed, I really started to see what W. Nee said above and, glory to God, I see clearer than I ever have before and will continue to grow in this.... I did a good job of covering the shame, the fear, the timidity, the rejection, the junk, but God in His grace saw through all of that. He saw me!

Ephesians 3:20-21 (NKJV)
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Answers

God's love is so beautiful.

For many reasons, one being because He is God and I can trust Him and rest in Him.

The last few day's I've been asking Him for an answer to a question I had. I love the various ways that God answers.....

Yesterday I felt to go through a small pile of books I have, but not yet read, one being on the book of Joshua. I had picked this book up from Lifeline and it was around the time I was about to start my daily chronologically reading through the bible. I'm now at day 65. I had actually forgotten that I had picked this book up.

After reading the first chapter this morning, I happened to flick further on and open to the 2nd last chapter. On the 3rd page there is a scripture underlined. It was very much highlighted in various ways (like a beacon) with a red pen, and this scripture was the very answer to the question I had been asking God about. This marking, the only one in 4 pages.

I was really pleased as it was God showing me that He hears and knows.  It's in the details!

Abraham builds an Altar

I'm reading more about Abram's journey and the promises given to him by God. Abram obeys God and leaves the land of Ur. Walking by faith to a place the Lord wants to give him and his descendants. God speaks saying 'this is the land' and Abram builds an altar there. But then due to a famine in the land Abram goes on to Egypt. Now I am not sure if he was suppose to do that? It seemed like the right idea? But, he had to lie about his wife. She went into the palace probably in preparation to be presented to Pharaoh. But God starts to send plagues upon Pharaoh to protect Sarai. When Pharaoh finds out Sarai is Abrams wife, he sends Abram and Sarai back out, and Pharaoh allows Abram to keep the wealth that he gave to him when he thought that Ab and Sar were siblings. Abram and all with him, journey back to where? To where the first altar was built, where God said 'I will give you this land' and here Abram calls on the name of the Lord again.

 

I think in this how God was in control. Even though they were in Egypt in odd circumstances, God's redemptive plan was still alive and His promise to Abram was going to take place.

 

I think about where I had journeyed off, sincerely wanting the will of God for my life, but then realizing where I was, wasn't such a good idea, and as I sought Christ and obeyed, I once again felt like my feet were in the right place. I learnt and gained things in the process even though that direction wasn't the right one for me.

 

I give glory to God, for although I am holding onto Him, He is more so, holding onto me, and I know that He will guide me to the promised land for His purposes. Sometimes people can think ahh, I've mucked it, it's over and out, but I say 'But God' But God!!!

 

Seek Him and ask for His directions. And as you move forward obey Him. Make good choices, operate in the right spirit. Walk and abide in Faith.

There's a Season and a Reason

 

I was thinking about this earlier today whilst walking.

That God takes us through seasons and in it, He's working out the reason.

(Not that He doesn't know the reason, but it's effect is being worked out in us).

To teach us, shape us, change us, grow us, to remove things, to instil things, to prepare things. He aligns people, uses circumstances, and we can trust Him with and in the process.

 

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”  Eccl 3:1a

 

#Jesus  #growth  #trust   #Hispurposes   #life

 

 

Picture taken at Burleigh Beach

01  July  2016

FAITH

Quote:
The trial of Abraham's faith was that he
simply and fully obeyed the call of God.

 

Abraham went out by faith not knowing where he was going. He dwelled in the land of promise like a foreign country and.......
Heb 11:10 For he (Abraham) looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

 

This prompted me to think how sometimes we / I really want to know the big picture. God, where am I going what am I doing? And it is OK to ask. It is good to ask and to get insight, as we are encouraged to hear from God for direction.

 

But in this, I have to be at times reminded to trust, be faithful, be patient.

 

Even when Abraham got to the land of promise he dwelt there by faith.

 

I too am encouraged to dwell, live, walk by faith. To keep my eyes on Him. To live fully in my present position as I move onward in call and purpose. To be FAITHfilled obeying His direction and directive as I keep the perspective of eternity in my heart. And to remember in the process, to enter HIS rest.

 

He is LOVE.   Enter that REST

Jesus Christ - the author and finisher of our FAITH,
Who for the joy set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame
and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2

Encouragement - I am unlocking you!

Word of encouragement from Leon Bites.   06/2016

I heard the Spirit of the Lord say,

 

‘There is unlocked potential in you and promises spoken over you that have been unfulfilled. But see now ...that I am taking the keys and unlocking the dusty chest to release these things. You are going to form new skills and abilities that you never knew you had, even in areas that you struggle in, and promises once spoken over you are going to come to pass.’

 

This is a journey that He wants to take with you.

 

That you would sit with him when He opens the chest, to find the hidden potential together. And that you would co-work with God, to move and grow in these previously unknown abilities and know the promises that are going to be fulfilled.

 

For, just like a parent, God enjoys and loves seeing you thrive and do well with what you have. He wants to share in the joy with you as you rediscover yourself, and see blessings come into your life......Lion Bites

 

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This was an encouragement that I saw on my FB page and it spoke to me.  I can see the Lord doing things in my life now, and thankfully I am responding like I have not done in the past.  I am responding with FAITH, and with obedience more than fear.

 

I have been asked to facilitate and share with new Christians and people who have gone through tremendous tough times the foundational studies in God.  This is all wonderful but I have always felt like...

 

Moses:        'Lord, I can't speak'.

 

Jeramiah:    'Ah, Lord God! Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth'

 

even though Jeremiah used the reason for I am a youth I have only just now seen that reason.  All I could see were my reasons... reason's why I can't speak.  Why I am not qualified.

 

But God said to  Jeremiah:

 

"Do not say, 'I am a youth' (or I am this or that), For you shall go to all to whom I send you. And whatever I command you, you shall speak.  Do not be afraid of their faces, For I am with you to deliver you," says the Lord

 

But God said to  Joshua:

 

"Be strong and of good courage, Only be strong and of good courage, and finally...

Have I not commanded you, "Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go".

 

 

It must be the Lord as I am walking through the fear and stepping out in FAITH.  I prepare the lesson and each time I drive to the ministry centre I am praying, Lord, today, give me the anointing to teach, to speak, to comprehend and share what I know is in my heart and spirit.  Holy Spirit, speak through me the words that the class needs to hear and be encouraged with.

 

Last week, although I have notes as a guide it was important to asked myself, what do I know that is real to me on this topic, so that insight flows from my heart to the heart of those here.

 

So, at the end, as we were packing up I heard one of the guys say 'that was mad' but meaning GOOD.  And I thought, thank you God, thank you.  Thank you Holy Spirit.

 

I was reminded of a time (approx. yr 2002) when I was listening to a visiting speaker and in his sharing a scripture, I knew that God was speaking to me as I felt the fire of God from the top of my head to the tip of my toe and it sat on me for a short while.  I was emotionally moved and thought, God, what are you trying to tell me, and I believe that God was encouraging me way back then but it really has taken me all this time to really trust and put aside my own view of inadequacies.

 

1 Cor 2:1-5

And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God, For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.  I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling.  And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

 

I still am not sure what God is doing as I am not a natural teacher, but often God will use people where they are not necessarily 'natural' in, for His 'supernatural' purposes.  But, to be confident in who my God is and to know that I am a vessel.  To not be afraid of the faces, and to do my best, and if I fail... it is OK.  It is OK.  To trust God.  He is working.  He is doing something.  I know this is God leading me to this moment.  To let Go and Trust God.

 

Amen.