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Post by Tabitha3319 on Apr 26, 2021 14:22:05 GMT -5
What I am about to say has nothing to do with anything posted in this thread. It is really about things I have observed online. There is a strong delusion taking place right now in the church world. Much of it has already been discussed by frienduff . He has been warning about the all inclusive deception, and was he ever right! It is everywhere. There are so many going around promoting this huge revival that is coming, and how we do not need to look for Jesus return in our lifetime. They are saying he will not return for at least 100 years. I have never once seen in the Bible where we are told to think this way. We are told to be watching for Jesus' return. That in itself should send up warning flags, but there is more. We are told that we have not seen Joel's prophecy of an end time pouring out of God's Spirit yet, in spite of the fact Peter said it was being fulfilled in his day. They are making Peter and the Bible out as a lie without realizing it. I was watching a video where a man caught up in the deception almost made this connection, but shrugged it off. Beware.
Still, this is not what I want to discuss in this post. I want to address why people are being deceived. It is about serving the flesh and pride. People who are getting deceived are those who want to believe they have their houses in order when they do not, and they are using experiences as the basis of proof they really know God in an intimate way. They have convinced themselves that God is speaking directly to them, and this shows they are living a life pleasing to Christ. Some are even experiencing strange visitations from the Lord and even being shown around heaven. How can you question such spiritual giants? They must be the most separated and holy people on the planet to have Jesus walk through their wall and talk to them, and then reveal secrets about heaven. People eat this stuff up. The biggest issue is self deception. That is what is driving this.
Why no revival? Why do bad things continue to occur? If we believe them, it is because God is revealing the evil in this world before he eradicates it. God is doing a purging, and when He is through, He will give us a good government where all rule and reign in righteousness, and covid19 will be a thing of the past, just a bad memory. I believe that the reason why this is occurring is because the Christians are in sin, and holding onto sinful things, and God is giving them over to a delusion. The church is trying to operate according to the fashion of the world, rather than doing things God's way, and they will not change. Instead, they are looking to experience as proof they have things right. If they were forced to choose God or sinful pleasures, they would choose the sins.
I want to address something here. I am no spiritual giant. I have plenty of room for improvement. The only reason I believe that I ever hear from the Lord is because I sincerely want the truth, wherever it leads. It is just God's wonderful grace at work, nothing good about me. Hearing from the Lord is not proof of piety. Dreams and visions and experiences are not proof of devotion, because the devil will give us dreams and visions. Here is what everyone needs to consider. Do you have idols in your life, things you would not give up even if God told you that you must to enter into heaven? I ask this of all of us. Is it your associations? Is it your clothes? Is it the things you entertain yourself with? We recently talked about what is okay to watch based on personal convictions? Is the television more important to you than God? Is your position more important than God? Is there anything in this world you are holding onto more important to you than God? I do not mean because people say you are wrong, but if God said you were wrong. If there is, repent, because you are in danger of falling under the delusion to prove you really know God and everything is okay in your life. I really believe that is what is taking place, and we are seeing people calling on God by faith, but according to the flesh. I know what I mean when I say that, and I hope it is clear. It is not the easiest thing to explain. Just beware of what you are seeing, because the delusions are stronger than ever, among people that come across very spiritual. They stand against homosexuality and abortion and support Trump, but that does not mean their hearts are right. Beware.
Thank you for explaining. The Bible says the gifts of the Spirit are without repentance so just because a person is operating in the gifts doesn't mean they are living a life pleasing to the Lord. I will be on guard.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Apr 26, 2021 14:30:02 GMT -5
Today has been a lovely day. The Lord is good!
My early birthday present from Ms. Berry arrived: UK chocolate bars! Very delicious. One of the best presents Ive ever recieved! My Birthday is coming up fast on May 25th!
I even managed to convince my husband to go on a the long local bike trail with me. Below you can see the goslings and the snake we found.
Tomorrow, I am interviewing for a volunteer position as a receptionist at a Christian crisis pregnancy center.
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Post by John on Apr 27, 2021 2:14:51 GMT -5
Is there a web-site for this church? How did you find out about it?
I looked up evangelism outreach on facebook and found the minister under Gerald Smith Ministries. Under that name, you can see his messages. Thank you. I will look that up.
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Post by Giller on Apr 27, 2021 8:10:35 GMT -5
What I am about to say has nothing to do with anything posted in this thread. It is really about things I have observed online. There is a strong delusion taking place right now in the church world. Much of it has already been discussed by frienduff . He has been warning about the all inclusive deception, and was he ever right! It is everywhere. There are so many going around promoting this huge revival that is coming, and how we do not need to look for Jesus return in our lifetime. They are saying he will not return for at least 100 years. I have never once seen in the Bible where we are told to think this way. We are told to be watching for Jesus' return. That in itself should send up warning flags, but there is more. We are told that we have not seen Joel's prophecy of an end time pouring out of God's Spirit yet, in spite of the fact Peter said it was being fulfilled in his day. They are making Peter and the Bible out as a lie without realizing it. I was watching a video where a man caught up in the deception almost made this connection, but shrugged it off. Beware.
Still, this is not what I want to discuss in this post. I want to address why people are being deceived. It is about serving the flesh and pride. People who are getting deceived are those who want to believe they have their houses in order when they do not, and they are using experiences as the basis of proof they really know God in an intimate way. They have convinced themselves that God is speaking directly to them, and this shows they are living a life pleasing to Christ. Some are even experiencing strange visitations from the Lord and even being shown around heaven. How can you question such spiritual giants? They must be the most separated and holy people on the planet to have Jesus walk through their wall and talk to them, and then reveal secrets about heaven. People eat this stuff up. The biggest issue is self deception. That is what is driving this.
Why no revival? Why do bad things continue to occur? If we believe them, it is because God is revealing the evil in this world before he eradicates it. God is doing a purging, and when He is through, He will give us a good government where all rule and reign in righteousness, and covid19 will be a thing of the past, just a bad memory. I believe that the reason why this is occurring is because the Christians are in sin, and holding onto sinful things, and God is giving them over to a delusion. The church is trying to operate according to the fashion of the world, rather than doing things God's way, and they will not change. Instead, they are looking to experience as proof they have things right. If they were forced to choose God or sinful pleasures, they would choose the sins.
I want to address something here. I am no spiritual giant. I have plenty of room for improvement. The only reason I believe that I ever hear from the Lord is because I sincerely want the truth, wherever it leads. It is just God's wonderful grace at work, nothing good about me. Hearing from the Lord is not proof of piety. Dreams and visions and experiences are not proof of devotion, because the devil will give us dreams and visions. Here is what everyone needs to consider. Do you have idols in your life, things you would not give up even if God told you that you must to enter into heaven? I ask this of all of us. Is it your associations? Is it your clothes? Is it the things you entertain yourself with? We recently talked about what is okay to watch based on personal convictions? Is the television more important to you than God? Is your position more important than God? Is there anything in this world you are holding onto more important to you than God? I do not mean because people say you are wrong, but if God said you were wrong. If there is, repent, because you are in danger of falling under the delusion to prove you really know God and everything is okay in your life. I really believe that is what is taking place, and we are seeing people calling on God by faith, but according to the flesh. I know what I mean when I say that, and I hope it is clear. It is not the easiest thing to explain. Just beware of what you are seeing, because the delusions are stronger than ever, among people that come across very spiritual. They stand against homosexuality and abortion and support Trump, but that does not mean their hearts are right. Beware.
This makes me think of how God wants us to be a separate people, and I have been getting into stuff in regards to sanctification lately, and being a separate people, I might start a thread on it.
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Post by John on Apr 27, 2021 8:39:27 GMT -5
What I am about to say has nothing to do with anything posted in this thread. It is really about things I have observed online. There is a strong delusion taking place right now in the church world. Much of it has already been discussed by frienduff . He has been warning about the all inclusive deception, and was he ever right! It is everywhere. There are so many going around promoting this huge revival that is coming, and how we do not need to look for Jesus return in our lifetime. They are saying he will not return for at least 100 years. I have never once seen in the Bible where we are told to think this way. We are told to be watching for Jesus' return. That in itself should send up warning flags, but there is more. We are told that we have not seen Joel's prophecy of an end time pouring out of God's Spirit yet, in spite of the fact Peter said it was being fulfilled in his day. They are making Peter and the Bible out as a lie without realizing it. I was watching a video where a man caught up in the deception almost made this connection, but shrugged it off. Beware.
Still, this is not what I want to discuss in this post. I want to address why people are being deceived. It is about serving the flesh and pride. People who are getting deceived are those who want to believe they have their houses in order when they do not, and they are using experiences as the basis of proof they really know God in an intimate way. They have convinced themselves that God is speaking directly to them, and this shows they are living a life pleasing to Christ. Some are even experiencing strange visitations from the Lord and even being shown around heaven. How can you question such spiritual giants? They must be the most separated and holy people on the planet to have Jesus walk through their wall and talk to them, and then reveal secrets about heaven. People eat this stuff up. The biggest issue is self deception. That is what is driving this.
Why no revival? Why do bad things continue to occur? If we believe them, it is because God is revealing the evil in this world before he eradicates it. God is doing a purging, and when He is through, He will give us a good government where all rule and reign in righteousness, and covid19 will be a thing of the past, just a bad memory. I believe that the reason why this is occurring is because the Christians are in sin, and holding onto sinful things, and God is giving them over to a delusion. The church is trying to operate according to the fashion of the world, rather than doing things God's way, and they will not change. Instead, they are looking to experience as proof they have things right. If they were forced to choose God or sinful pleasures, they would choose the sins.
I want to address something here. I am no spiritual giant. I have plenty of room for improvement. The only reason I believe that I ever hear from the Lord is because I sincerely want the truth, wherever it leads. It is just God's wonderful grace at work, nothing good about me. Hearing from the Lord is not proof of piety. Dreams and visions and experiences are not proof of devotion, because the devil will give us dreams and visions. Here is what everyone needs to consider. Do you have idols in your life, things you would not give up even if God told you that you must to enter into heaven? I ask this of all of us. Is it your associations? Is it your clothes? Is it the things you entertain yourself with? We recently talked about what is okay to watch based on personal convictions? Is the television more important to you than God? Is your position more important than God? Is there anything in this world you are holding onto more important to you than God? I do not mean because people say you are wrong, but if God said you were wrong. If there is, repent, because you are in danger of falling under the delusion to prove you really know God and everything is okay in your life. I really believe that is what is taking place, and we are seeing people calling on God by faith, but according to the flesh. I know what I mean when I say that, and I hope it is clear. It is not the easiest thing to explain. Just beware of what you are seeing, because the delusions are stronger than ever, among people that come across very spiritual. They stand against homosexuality and abortion and support Trump, but that does not mean their hearts are right. Beware.
This makes me think of how God wants us to be a separate people, and I have been getting into stuff in regards to sanctification lately, and being a separate people, I might start a thread on it. That would make for a great thread. If we are partakers with the corrupt system, we will share in it's judgments.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Apr 27, 2021 10:37:31 GMT -5
So I went to the pregnancy outreach center to interview for volunteer receptionist.
Whatever I thought, it was even better. I could feel God's presence on the place.
The director took me on a tour. But first she explained that they are first and foremost an evangelism outreach that provides unplanned pregnancy mentoring and services.
This is an answer to prayer. You mean I can witness at work as the Holy Spirit leads and not get fired?
And I get to learn receptionist skills at that?
And there are lots of little ways to be of service everywhere?
I'm so on board!
I start training Thursday.
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Post by ohhello on Apr 27, 2021 14:26:11 GMT -5
So I went to the pregnancy outreach center to interview for volunteer receptionist.
Whatever I thought, it was even better. I could feel God's presence on the place.
The director took me on a tour. But first she explained that they are first and foremost an evangelism outreach that provides unplanned pregnancy mentoring and services.
This is an answer to prayer. You mean I can witness at work as the Holy Spirit leads and not get fired?
And I get to learn receptionist skills at that?
And there are lots of little ways to be of service everywhere?
I'm so on board!
I start training Thursday. Well done Tabitha. That’s great news. I will keep praying for you. The Lord be praised sister.
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Post by John on Apr 28, 2021 3:25:23 GMT -5
So I went to the pregnancy outreach center to interview for volunteer receptionist.
Whatever I thought, it was even better. I could feel God's presence on the place.
The director took me on a tour. But first she explained that they are first and foremost an evangelism outreach that provides unplanned pregnancy mentoring and services.
This is an answer to prayer. You mean I can witness at work as the Holy Spirit leads and not get fired?
And I get to learn receptionist skills at that?
And there are lots of little ways to be of service everywhere?
I'm so on board!
I start training Thursday. Praise God Tabitha3319. That is wonderful news. You can do so much good working at a place like that, and the Lord has worked it out where you have the time to do it. I rejoice with you. May the Lord bless you in all that you do, and help you save many babies as well as lead souls to Jesus Christ.
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Post by frienduff on Apr 28, 2021 21:17:47 GMT -5
So I went to the pregnancy outreach center to interview for volunteer receptionist.
Whatever I thought, it was even better. I could feel God's presence on the place.
The director took me on a tour. But first she explained that they are first and foremost an evangelism outreach that provides unplanned pregnancy mentoring and services.
This is an answer to prayer. You mean I can witness at work as the Holy Spirit leads and not get fired?
And I get to learn receptionist skills at that?
And there are lots of little ways to be of service everywhere?
I'm so on board!
I start training Thursday. Praise God Tabitha3319. That is wonderful news. You can do so much good working at a place like that, and the Lord has worked it out where you have the time to do it. I rejoice with you. May the Lord bless you in all that you do, and help you save many babies as well as lead souls to Jesus Christ.
Pay close attention to a little after the eight minute mark .
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Post by watchful on Apr 29, 2021 10:29:29 GMT -5
What I am about to say has nothing to do with anything posted in this thread. It is really about things I have observed online. There is a strong delusion taking place right now in the church world. Much of it has already been discussed by frienduff . He has been warning about the all inclusive deception, and was he ever right! It is everywhere. There are so many going around promoting this huge revival that is coming, and how we do not need to look for Jesus return in our lifetime. They are saying he will not return for at least 100 years. I have never once seen in the Bible where we are told to think this way. We are told to be watching for Jesus' return. That in itself should send up warning flags, but there is more. We are told that we have not seen Joel's prophecy of an end time pouring out of God's Spirit yet, in spite of the fact Peter said it was being fulfilled in his day. They are making Peter and the Bible out as a lie without realizing it. I was watching a video where a man caught up in the deception almost made this connection, but shrugged it off. Beware.
Still, this is not what I want to discuss in this post. I want to address why people are being deceived. It is about serving the flesh and pride. People who are getting deceived are those who want to believe they have their houses in order when they do not, and they are using experiences as the basis of proof they really know God in an intimate way. They have convinced themselves that God is speaking directly to them, and this shows they are living a life pleasing to Christ. Some are even experiencing strange visitations from the Lord and even being shown around heaven. How can you question such spiritual giants? They must be the most separated and holy people on the planet to have Jesus walk through their wall and talk to them, and then reveal secrets about heaven. People eat this stuff up. The biggest issue is self deception. That is what is driving this.
Why no revival? Why do bad things continue to occur? If we believe them, it is because God is revealing the evil in this world before he eradicates it. God is doing a purging, and when He is through, He will give us a good government where all rule and reign in righteousness, and covid19 will be a thing of the past, just a bad memory. I believe that the reason why this is occurring is because the Christians are in sin, and holding onto sinful things, and God is giving them over to a delusion. The church is trying to operate according to the fashion of the world, rather than doing things God's way, and they will not change. Instead, they are looking to experience as proof they have things right. If they were forced to choose God or sinful pleasures, they would choose the sins.
I want to address something here. I am no spiritual giant. I have plenty of room for improvement. The only reason I believe that I ever hear from the Lord is because I sincerely want the truth, wherever it leads. It is just God's wonderful grace at work, nothing good about me. Hearing from the Lord is not proof of piety. Dreams and visions and experiences are not proof of devotion, because the devil will give us dreams and visions. Here is what everyone needs to consider. Do you have idols in your life, things you would not give up even if God told you that you must to enter into heaven? I ask this of all of us. Is it your associations? Is it your clothes? Is it the things you entertain yourself with? We recently talked about what is okay to watch based on personal convictions? Is the television more important to you than God? Is your position more important than God? Is there anything in this world you are holding onto more important to you than God? I do not mean because people say you are wrong, but if God said you were wrong. If there is, repent, because you are in danger of falling under the delusion to prove you really know God and everything is okay in your life. I really believe that is what is taking place, and we are seeing people calling on God by faith, but according to the flesh. I know what I mean when I say that, and I hope it is clear. It is not the easiest thing to explain. Just beware of what you are seeing, because the delusions are stronger than ever, among people that come across very spiritual. They stand against homosexuality and abortion and support Trump, but that does not mean their hearts are right. Beware.
The church at large is in a real mess, that's for sure, and on a terrible downward slide. There's no remedy now apart from an act of God to push the reset button and get it turned back into the right direction.....one thing is sure, that it can't happen without Him. I agree there are groups that are fleshly in their approach to revival, and have been for as long as I've seen them, it makes me not even want to use the word revival the way it gets bandied around....and yes we need to avoid all that, but from what I understand revivals have historically come because they were needed. That's why I believe we must not give up on the idea or stop praying for the Lord to act....for His namesake, because the church is a laughing stock to the world right now in the shape it's in and bringing reproach to the name of Christ. (I don't know if a case can be made for the worse the situation is the greater the revival will be due to the extent of the need...maybe someone with more knowledge of church history than me can say. But if so that would be something to behold, given the current state of things wouldn't it, oh my.) Well in any case, there would be no harm in asking the Lord to turn the tables.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Apr 29, 2021 12:14:53 GMT -5
First day training at the pregnancy outreach.
The most remarkable thing was not the training but the kinship I felt with the director, who shared a lot of her testimony with me.
The job itself is rather simple. I definitely want to make sure to do an excellent job.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on May 4, 2021 15:15:00 GMT -5
So at the doctor's, they measured my weight. I lost three pounds last month!
My eating was just okay but I did consistent walking on the tread mill and on the bike trail.
This month, my strategy is to keep praying, eat smaller portions, and do something called HIIT workouts.
HIIT workouts are designed to be short and effective. Its 30 seconds of fast movements and 90 seconds of rest. I did eight sets of these, doing as many jumping jacks or high knees as I could for 30 seconds at a time.
It sounds easy but it is rather intense. As recommended, I will rest for a day in between the workouts. I really enjoy the burn that Im getting afterwards.
Most of all, Im enjoying God, who satisfies the deepest longings of our heart with fulness of joy!!
He has been so good that at times it is simply overwhelming.
At the pregnancy outreach, I got to see the Muslim clients come in and have heard good things about their openness to the gospel.
And the young lady teaching me to take her place---she has a heart for biblical truth and it is so delightful!
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Post by Tabitha3319 on May 5, 2021 14:16:35 GMT -5
I took a nature break from housework outside. God is good!
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Post by Tabitha3319 on May 13, 2021 19:00:38 GMT -5
The Lord has been so good to me. I can't thank Him enough!
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Post by ohhello on May 17, 2021 7:53:46 GMT -5
The Lord has been so good to me. I can't thank Him enough! You are very much loved and prayed for dear sister.
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