Starting several posts, last week, and feeling quite good about them all, I was curious as to why I was not given the opportunity to finish them, and publish. My husband has been writing his own blog, and we have been discussing the role of the church etc, in the life of a disciple.
The bottom line comes down to what we are called to do. Firstly, we are called to REPENT! Having got into a very heavy discussion, I became aware that I was meant to write what I was verbalising. Then, before going to sleep, we watched a minister on TV, who was talking about the very same thing!
Messiah instructed, as did John, 'Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand!' However, Elohim has become a commodity. We are not called to 'Repent', we are called to 'Let Him come into our lives'. If we accept Him, all will be well. If we let Him into our lives...? It is all about the pretty packaging. There appear to be no consequences. Just like everything else, things have been watered down for us to want it. Who remembers the verse, 'many are invited, but few are chosen'? (Matthew 22:14) This confirms that we do not invite him in, He calls us! However, in order to become a disciple, and walk in the way in which Messiah walked, we need to Repent, and then do the Will of Elohim, without deviation. Paul, on the road to Damascus, was not given a nicely wrapped gift, he was given an almighty jolt! Messiah did not say, 'Hey Paul, listen, you want eternal salvation, please come and follow me? Please....I'll give you anything you want if you do!' No, Messiah said, 'Why do you kick against the pricks', and then 'kicked him into touch'!
My husband and I were discussing the 'marketing' of Elohim, in order to get people to 'want the product'. I made a comment about ice cream. Originally, a commercial for Ice-cream was just for the product. It is a nice, creamy, treat. Then that was not enough. In order to 'compete', it was necessary to emphasise the attributes. The ice-cream was eaten by 'cool' people, and celebrities. It was advertised by attractive, slim people in swimsuits. The ice-cream remained the same; the audience got bored. A new audience, as well as the old, needed to be attracted. Same product, new packaging, may get more sales. Elohim is being commercialised. in the same way. He is being made to appear more appealing. After all, 'Repent', and do exactly as you are told, even if you don't want to', does not sound like much fun. Telling people that if the accept Elohim, allow Him to come into your life, because He loves you, and He wants you to be part of His Kingdom, and He wants to bless you with health, wealth and happiness, is so much more appealing. Who wouldn't want someone who would give them their hearts desires while they are on this earth, and then guarantee them a place in paradise when they leave. Who wouldn't want to do nothing but Let Him in!
I have been astounded at how those who have been 'walking in the Spirit' for decades, cannot see the conflict. My husband points out that I have not been part of the Christian culture, and have not had years of 'doctrine' to rewrite. I have, however, listened to how believers have participated in miracles, and supernatural occurrences, yet lie constantly. There is no fear of Elohim. I have been learning about removing the beam from my own eye, before attempting to remove the speck from my brother's eye, but these are brother's who are telling me that I have a 'problem' because I do not attend church, and congregate with the brethren. I have said that I do not need to be told, over and over again, that Elohim loves me (or God as it is in most churches), as I know he loves me. He is my father. I don't need to be told to follow a prayer that asks Him to give me what I want. What I need is to hear his voice, and obey it!
The message has been watered down to attract the masses. Does the Creator of the Universe need to ask people to come and join Him in His set apart place? Does He need to make it more inviting? Does He lack the numbers to fill the space? Psalm 50:12 says it perfectly. 'If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is
mine, and all that is in it'.
The message is clear, 'Repent'. Then, as Messiah says when asked which is the greatest commandment, (Mark 12:29-30) '....The greatest is, ‘Hear, Israel, IAUE, your Elohim is one:
you
shall love the IAUE your Elohim with all your heart, and with all your soul, and
with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first
commandment '
I do not have the authority to tell people not to go to church, just as those who insist that I am wrong cannot tell me that I am hearing the Spirit incorrectly. (Corinthians 2:11) 'For who among men knows the things of a man, except the
spirit of the man, which is in him? Even so, no one knows
the things of Elohim, except Elohim’s Spirit.' All I can do is write what is being told to me, and pray that I am saying it correctly. IAUE will choose those He wishes to join Him, not man. We do not need to wrap Him up in pretty colours to make Him acceptable to us!
Thank you for reading. Grace and Peace to all.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
WHY AM I HERE? HOW AM I HERE/.
Before I started to write my last post, I had everything planned out, and knew exactly what to write. However, once I started, I realised that it was going to take more than one post to cover everything, and then by the time I had finished, I had learned my lesson!
I have been quick to ask for help, from above, (or within,) when I have felt the urge to chastise or reprimand. 'Do I have the right?' I started to write this post, and knew that it was not going to be a continuation, but another lesson in being sensitive to the word of the Spirit. What I want to write is not important. It is not for me to wonder whether I will keep the attention of my audience. One thing of which I am sure, is that Elohim is the same now as ever He was. He is the creator of the Universe, and He is in control.
We were blessed over the Memorial Day weekend, with a trip to Tennessee and drove around four surrounding states. I took my kindle, on which I have the King James Bible, and we read the psalms each morning, and enjoyed the beauty that Elohim had provided. On my way home, I was separated from my husband by the aisle on the plane. The television was playing and I took out my earphones to listen, but decided that this would be an excellent opportunity to read the scriptures. Although I felt very blessed, and uplifted, I felt the need to read 'The Book of Revelations'. The gentleman who took the middle seat on my side, looked over and, with one glance, recognised what I was reading. 'Ah, Revelations'. I smiled and he continued to chat about how awesome were the works of Elohim. We chatted for sometime, and although he did not use the same names as me, we very much agreed with the fact that there are a lot of things that have been 'mis-construed'. I knew, before he told me, that he was from Ghana. It was something that had been imparted to me. It is true, I could have 'guessed' correctly, but I do not believe this to be the case.
My new acquaintance had moved to the USA some 20 years ago, as he had been instructed to do by Elohim, and although he held a good position in his native country, he struggled for a long time in his adopted country. However, he knew this was where he was meant to be, and never gave up his faith. I told him my story, and realised that this was probably the first person, whom I did not know, (or was not part of the group with whom I was with) with whom I discussed the scriptures. We agreed that although we have the relationship of a shepherd and his sheep, we should not follow blindly, like the woolly animal. If we have a niggle in our spirit, about something that has been preached, we should question it. It may be that the niggle is unfounded, but in order for us to truly walk in the word of Elohim, we need to be sure we hear Him correctly. I listened intently to all he had to say, and he finished with a prayer. His faith inspired me, and although my husband is my mentor, and we have spiritual discussions regularly, he taught me so much. He answered many questions that, although I did not ask, had been on my mind. He explained things with which I was having issues, again, without me saying a word.
Before we landed, it became evident that this man was seated next to me to bring forward my purpose for being at this place, at this time. I could say he was an angel (I have met people before of whom I am sure were angels, put here in human form to help me) or he could have been sensitive to the Spirit and been speaking what he was told to speak.
Therefore, rather than continue adding to this post, and attempt to keep your interest, I am quite sure that I am meant to leave you with something to ponder. How did we get here? With my family history, it is a miracle that I am here, writing this post. It is for that reason that I know I am meant to do more than live my life, day to day, without purpose. I know that I have been put here to witness, as was told to us in the New Testament (Covenant). So, here is my history. My ancestors were in Spain at the time of the Inquisition. They escaped. My maternal grandfather's paternal family came to England. My maternal grandmother's family settled in Holland, until there were rumbles of anti-Semitic uprising, and my great grandparents came to England. It appears that they were each the sole survivors of a large family of siblings, the remainder of whom were either killed before WWII, or during. My maternal grandmother met my grandfather after he came home from the Great War. (I watched the movie War Horse, and realised that my grandfather was one of those who went 'over the top', and came home alive, and was humbled.) So, despite all the odds against my family, I became. It is very humbling.
Elohim saved the remnant, and the remnant is me. Who am I not to do His Will.
Thank you for reading. I thank Elohim for giving me life, and this opportunity to learn, and perhaps teach (in the broadest of terms!)
Until next time, may grace and peace be with you.
I have been quick to ask for help, from above, (or within,) when I have felt the urge to chastise or reprimand. 'Do I have the right?' I started to write this post, and knew that it was not going to be a continuation, but another lesson in being sensitive to the word of the Spirit. What I want to write is not important. It is not for me to wonder whether I will keep the attention of my audience. One thing of which I am sure, is that Elohim is the same now as ever He was. He is the creator of the Universe, and He is in control.
We were blessed over the Memorial Day weekend, with a trip to Tennessee and drove around four surrounding states. I took my kindle, on which I have the King James Bible, and we read the psalms each morning, and enjoyed the beauty that Elohim had provided. On my way home, I was separated from my husband by the aisle on the plane. The television was playing and I took out my earphones to listen, but decided that this would be an excellent opportunity to read the scriptures. Although I felt very blessed, and uplifted, I felt the need to read 'The Book of Revelations'. The gentleman who took the middle seat on my side, looked over and, with one glance, recognised what I was reading. 'Ah, Revelations'. I smiled and he continued to chat about how awesome were the works of Elohim. We chatted for sometime, and although he did not use the same names as me, we very much agreed with the fact that there are a lot of things that have been 'mis-construed'. I knew, before he told me, that he was from Ghana. It was something that had been imparted to me. It is true, I could have 'guessed' correctly, but I do not believe this to be the case.
My new acquaintance had moved to the USA some 20 years ago, as he had been instructed to do by Elohim, and although he held a good position in his native country, he struggled for a long time in his adopted country. However, he knew this was where he was meant to be, and never gave up his faith. I told him my story, and realised that this was probably the first person, whom I did not know, (or was not part of the group with whom I was with) with whom I discussed the scriptures. We agreed that although we have the relationship of a shepherd and his sheep, we should not follow blindly, like the woolly animal. If we have a niggle in our spirit, about something that has been preached, we should question it. It may be that the niggle is unfounded, but in order for us to truly walk in the word of Elohim, we need to be sure we hear Him correctly. I listened intently to all he had to say, and he finished with a prayer. His faith inspired me, and although my husband is my mentor, and we have spiritual discussions regularly, he taught me so much. He answered many questions that, although I did not ask, had been on my mind. He explained things with which I was having issues, again, without me saying a word.
Before we landed, it became evident that this man was seated next to me to bring forward my purpose for being at this place, at this time. I could say he was an angel (I have met people before of whom I am sure were angels, put here in human form to help me) or he could have been sensitive to the Spirit and been speaking what he was told to speak.
Therefore, rather than continue adding to this post, and attempt to keep your interest, I am quite sure that I am meant to leave you with something to ponder. How did we get here? With my family history, it is a miracle that I am here, writing this post. It is for that reason that I know I am meant to do more than live my life, day to day, without purpose. I know that I have been put here to witness, as was told to us in the New Testament (Covenant). So, here is my history. My ancestors were in Spain at the time of the Inquisition. They escaped. My maternal grandfather's paternal family came to England. My maternal grandmother's family settled in Holland, until there were rumbles of anti-Semitic uprising, and my great grandparents came to England. It appears that they were each the sole survivors of a large family of siblings, the remainder of whom were either killed before WWII, or during. My maternal grandmother met my grandfather after he came home from the Great War. (I watched the movie War Horse, and realised that my grandfather was one of those who went 'over the top', and came home alive, and was humbled.) So, despite all the odds against my family, I became. It is very humbling.
Elohim saved the remnant, and the remnant is me. Who am I not to do His Will.
Thank you for reading. I thank Elohim for giving me life, and this opportunity to learn, and perhaps teach (in the broadest of terms!)
Until next time, may grace and peace be with you.
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