I have prayed, fasted, and given all and yet God seems to be far away!
Sometimes; and indeed most times we believe, but we can believe God amiss.
I want us to understand this as matured believers and such that is searching for the
sincere milk of God that:
1. God is not emotional
2. God is eternal
3. God is a Spirit
4. God cannot be manipulated
5. We cannot out-give God
6. We cannot out-smart God
7. We cannot out-live God
8. We cannot lie to to God
9. Our sin is the problem with God not Satan
10. God cannot do all things in this wise:
a. He cannot lie
b. He cannot die
c. God cannot be diminished
d. God cannot change
e. God cannot cease
f. God cannot pervert justice ( The soul that sinneth shall die)
Now, with these nuggets, lets face where the issues really lie: it is in our belief system.
What do we really believe God for? Who do we really think that He his? Is God a "force?" Movement or a perception of our hearts that we need to hold unto something as a figure for worship, to worship; and to be worshiped? With these questions, we will cross examine ourselves and come to an understanding that it has ever been the intention(s) of God to "father" us. Romans 8: 14 - 17 says
" Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Rom 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Rom 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Rom 8:17 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."
Our belief system MUST be consistent with the Holy Scriptures for God to show up in our situations. He cannot deny Himself as He [God] said: " I have exalted my word above my name." Therefore, in our daily living, let us examine what we believe in and how we believe.
Too many people say God isn't there for them at the heights of their needs. I beg to differ; what they should have said is that we believed God wrongly on faulty principles of men and enticements of men's wisdom.
Apostle Paul said in the book of Romans Chapter 10: 8 - 17 that our faith should come from hearing God's word; meaning that whatever, whoever is preaching God's word should be examined in the light of the scriptures; that includes "me."
Rom 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
Rom 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Rom 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Rom 10:11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Rom 10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
Rom 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Rom 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
Rom 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Rom 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Okay, let us ponder on the following.
Sometimes; and indeed most times we believe, but we can believe God amiss.
I want us to understand this as matured believers and such that is searching for the
sincere milk of God that:
1. God is not emotional
2. God is eternal
3. God is a Spirit
4. God cannot be manipulated
5. We cannot out-give God
6. We cannot out-smart God
7. We cannot out-live God
8. We cannot lie to to God
9. Our sin is the problem with God not Satan
10. God cannot do all things in this wise:
a. He cannot lie
b. He cannot die
c. God cannot be diminished
d. God cannot change
e. God cannot cease
f. God cannot pervert justice ( The soul that sinneth shall die)
Now, with these nuggets, lets face where the issues really lie: it is in our belief system.
What do we really believe God for? Who do we really think that He his? Is God a "force?" Movement or a perception of our hearts that we need to hold unto something as a figure for worship, to worship; and to be worshiped? With these questions, we will cross examine ourselves and come to an understanding that it has ever been the intention(s) of God to "father" us. Romans 8: 14 - 17 says
" Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Rom 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Rom 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Rom 8:17 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."
Too many people say God isn't there for them at the heights of their needs. I beg to differ; what they should have said is that we believed God wrongly on faulty principles of men and enticements of men's wisdom.
Apostle Paul said in the book of Romans Chapter 10: 8 - 17 that our faith should come from hearing God's word; meaning that whatever, whoever is preaching God's word should be examined in the light of the scriptures; that includes "me."
Rom 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
Rom 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Rom 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Rom 10:11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Rom 10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
Rom 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Rom 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
Rom 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Rom 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
- A belief does not necessarily have to be true. we can believe, and believe wrong.
- Beliefs are self fulfilling and stronger than your desires.
- Examine, and make sure your belief system(s) is consistent with scriptures.
- Your belief should not built around and on manifestations and experiences; rather it should be built on the sure word of God and prophecies in Gods Holy Scriptures.
- God will always confirm His word by His power when you say and keep on saying what He asked you to say [ I mean keeping Your confessions, prayers and supplications in line with scriptures].
I look forward to great testimonies in your life and mine. Have a blessed week ahead in Jesus name. Amen
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