I agree and I have been sounding this warning for some time. I know of 3 different people that do not even know each other have the same experience. Walking in a grocery store and seeing all the shelves empty. Although it was a vision they all saw the same thing.
I wish this is something we could be wrong on, I really, really do.
Their Joseph moment?
Joseph saw a famine and they held the crops from the good years. 7 years of famine. I didn't vote for Obama. I knew he would keep his promise and spend America into poverty. He used the word prosperity. Most knew it was poverty.
The scripture the Lord keeps impressing on me, is the widow with the barrel of meal and oil that never ended. It was supernatural. She first of all had to step out in faith and give the last she had to the prophet, THEN God blessed her and sustained her.
This same scripture came to me also, Sis. Esther!
Another passage of scripture also came to mind:
Matt. 19:27-30:
27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
What have we been doing with the time allotted us here on earth.
Have we hoarded up wealth and possessions for ourselves. Have we
been a "me, me, mine, generation? Have we, like Martha been encum-
bered about many things. Those "things" may have been necessary, but
not the most important. Jesus told Martha that Mary had chosen that
good part that could not be taken away. She put HIM and HIS WORDS
FIRST. Jesus told his disciples that "the WORDS" that I speak unto you,
they are SPIRIT and they are LIFE! LIFEGIVING! Wonderful words of life!
IF our bellies were NOT so full, we just might become hungry for the BREAD
OF LIFE! Good eating!!
If we didn't tell the Good News of Jesus Christ to others, did we give
that others might go. Did we give that others could go, YET not tell our
neighbors and those we were in contact with daily or even our own
families and friends and loved ones. What did we do with what we had
been given! Did we receive Jesus Christ, yet not shared what HE HAD
for us and COULD DO for them.
I just reached the three score and ten years a little over a month ago.
There is still much to be done and I can (with the Spirit's leading, do
more, and will do more with what I have been given. Not speaking of
earthly possessions, but the knowledge and understanding and wisdom
of God. I know what it has meant to our family which will soon enter
into the 6th generation since the gospel truth/train came our way. I
didn't witness the first beginning when Grandma Lizzie heard that train
coming. Listened intently as it neared. She heard, listened, believed it
was true, and gladly jumped on board. Her young teenaged son, my late
father, boarded this train along with his mother. Mom joined them during
this time and in 1937, Dad and Mom traveled together for over 52 yrs.
Many of our family have been on the gospel train to glory for years. One
by one we will get off at our destination as the Master Conductor calls us,
when we have finished our journey. As some reach their journey's end,
others will be being prepared to get on board and began their journey.
Some may hesitate to get on board at first, but by and by as they mature,
prayfully, they will see the necessity of boarding this glory bound train.
Jesus said that in this life there would be tribulation, BUT be of good cheer,
HE HAD overcome the world. (and they could too). With the same Spirit that
was IN HIM, we could have life more abundantly. It didn't mean material
things like silver and gold that would become tarnished, etc.
The kingdom of God is NOT meat and drink, BUT righteousness, peace and
joy in the HOLY GHOST! IF we believe in Him we will not perish. Doesn't mean
just saying I believe, but presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and
acceptable unto God which is our reasonable service.
And be NOT weary in well doing,for in due season you shall reap If you faint
not.
If you think this has nothing to do with the subject of this thread, read again,
REAL SLOWLY. If JESUS has been your co-Conductor, trade places NOW!
This same scripture came to me also, Sis. Esther!
Another passage of scripture also came to mind:
Matt. 19:27-30:
27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
What have we been doing with the time allotted us here on earth.
Have we hoarded up wealth and possessions for ourselves. Have we
been a "me, me, mine, generation? Have we, like Martha been encum-
bered about many things. Those "things" may have been necessary, but
not the most important. Jesus told Martha that Mary had chosen that
good part that could not be taken away. She put HIM and HIS WORDS
FIRST. Jesus told his disciples that "the WORDS" that I speak unto you,
they are SPIRIT and they are LIFE! LIFEGIVING! Wonderful words of life!
IF our bellies were so full, we just might become hungry for the BREAD
OF LIFE! Good eating!!
If we didn't tell the Good News of Jesus Christ to others, did we give
that others might go. Did we give that others could go, YET not tell our
neighbors and those we were in contact with daily or even our own
families and friends and loved ones. What did we do with what we had
been given! Did we receive Jesus Christ, yet not shared what HE HAD
for us and COULD DO for them.
I just reached the three score and ten years a little over a month ago.
There is still much to be done and I can (with the Spirit's leading, do
more, and will do more with what I have been given. Not speaking of
earthly possessions, but the knowledge and understanding and wisdom
of God. I know what it has meant to our family which will soon enter
into the 6th generation since the gospel truth/train came our way. I
didn't witness the first beginning when Grandma Lizzie heard that train
coming. Listened intently as it neared. She heard, listened, believed it
was true, and gladly jumped on board. Her young teenaged son, my late
father, boarded this train along with his mother. Mom joined them during
this time and in 1937, Dad and Mom traveled together for over 52 yrs.
Many of our family have been on the gospel train to glory for years. One
by one we will get off at our destination as the Master Conductor calls us,
when we have finished our journey. As some reach their journey's end,
others will be being prepared to get on board and began their journey.
Some may hesitate to get on board at first, but by and by as they mature,
prayfully, they will see the necessity of boarding this glory bound train.
Jesus said that in this life there would be tribulation, BUT be of good cheer,
HE HAD overcome the world. (and they could too). With the same Spirit that
was IN HIM, we could have life more abundantly. It didn't mean material
things like silver and gold that would become tarnished, etc.
The kingdom of God is NOT meat and drink, BUT righteousness, peace and
joy in the HOLY GHOST! IF we believe in Him we will not perish. Doesn't mean
just saying I believe, but presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and
acceptable unto God which is our reasonable service.
And be NOT weary in well doing,for in due season you shall reap If you faint
not.
If you think this has nothing to do with the subject of this thread, read again,
REAL SLOWLY. If JESUS has been your co-Conductor, trade places NOW!
Blessings on all,
Falla39
Yes ma'am...
When we break ourselves free from the financial chains that this life demands of us our time is freed to minister. Our funds are freed to bless others with. We are freed to be more for Him and to them.
I have heard quite a bit about prosperity from my brothers and sisters in the last years. They are "blessed" with a new house (and huge mortgage), they are "blessed" with new cars (and car payments and insurance hikes when the old cars ran fine), they are "blessed" with more clothes than they count, all bought on credit, for which they need more closet space and a larger house.
They have tried to encourage me in my little house with a little yard and my used clothes and old car that "God will supply all our needs..." I have begun answering, that, yes, He does. But what I need and what I want are two very different things. (I don't want their debt, though!)
Really, what do we need? Physically, food, shelter, and clothes. Do we have those? We have much more than we realize.
I have heard quite a bit about prosperity from my brothers and sisters in the last years. They are "blessed" with a new house (and huge mortgage), they are "blessed" with new cars (and car payments and insurance hikes when the old cars ran fine), they are "blessed" with more clothes than they count, all bought on credit, for which they need more closet space and a larger house.
They have tried to encourage me in my little house with a little yard and my used clothes and old car that "God will supply all our needs..." I have begun answering, that, yes, He does. But what I need and what I want are two very different things. (I don't want their debt, though!)
Really, what do we need? Physically, food, shelter, and clothes. Do we have those? We have much more than we realize.
Amen and amen.
So very true. I talk to my kids about these things. I tell them that it always seems that we humans refuse to learn our lessons from others. We have to trial and error it ourselves. But if they can learn from the mistakes I have made and pass up the try it and find out dad was right anyway phase they can really make some good time.
If I had known then what I know now how much farther along would I be?
I have heard quite a bit about prosperity from my brothers and sisters in the last years. They are "blessed" with a new house (and huge mortgage), they are "blessed" with new cars (and car payments and insurance hikes when the old cars ran fine), they are "blessed" with more clothes than they count, all bought on credit, for which they need more closet space and a larger house.
They have tried to encourage me in my little house with a little yard and my used clothes and old car that "God will supply all our needs..." I have begun answering, that, yes, He does. But what I need and what I want are two very different things. (I don't want their debt, though!)
Really, what do we need? Physically, food, shelter, and clothes. Do we have those? We have much more than we realize.
Good point.
I heard someone tell the story of how God "gave" them their house. Funny word to use, though, considering that they had to pay for this gift, themselves. Actually still are, with the mortgage. And this gift cost them a big pile of money in repairs a few years later, when the foundation settled and cracked.
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
I heard someone tell the story of how God "gave" them their house. Funny word to use, though, considering that they had to pay for this gift, themselves. Actually still are, with the mortgage. And this gift cost them a big pile of money in repairs a few years later, when the foundation settled and cracked.
Yes sir... I believe we blame more on God & the devil than either of them would care to take credit for. Unless we consider the concept that our god is our bellies... in other words... our god is our desires and what we want.
When we break ourselves free from the financial chains that this life demands of us our time is freed to minister. Our funds are freed to bless others with. We are freed to be more for Him and to them.
Amen!!! I am much older than most on the forum. and many of you
are many miles behind me, so I am just trying to encourage those of
you coming along behind. THERE is HOPE in thine end!!
My late grandmother Lizzie and her husband made it through the
Great Depression of the late 20's and early 30's. I have wondered
if the circumstances of those days of difficultly could have had a
part in her being willing to follow the Lord in truth she had not known
before. When people get hungry, they get willing. Physically and
spiritually. Willing to do His Will!
My late parents went through WWII, him serving overseas in Japan
and in the Philippeans, He had 4 small children and a loving wife at
home in the states. He not only trusted his own soul and life, but the
lives of his family back home. God didn't fail him or them and I am what
I am today, partially because of not only hearing of God's provision and
protection, BUT seeing it lived out after Dad came home. He came home
and he and Mom raised eleven children to adulthood, all graduating from
high school and several with higher education. All received the Holy Ghost
and were baptized in Jesus Name. All are still living except one who went
to join Dad and Mom in 2007.
Dad and Mom believed there wasn't anything God couldn't and wouldn't
do if we just believed and dared to trust HIM. I believe they same! HE
did not fail or let those who have gone before me down. He will not let me
and mine down. He will not let us down in dark time IF we look to Him and
ALLOW Him to direct our lives. The dark times just makes the "LIGHT" shine
that much brighter, in and through us!
So today, I can BOLDLY say, "The LORD IS MY HEPER! I will not fear
what man can do to me." GOD SHALL SUPPLY ALL my NEEDS according to
HIS RICHES in glory, by Christ Jesus!
Yes, God intends for us to provide for our own and HE will help us do
that while trusting and working with HIM!!
Psalms 118:5-9 I called upon the Lord in distress: The lord answered me, and set me in a
large place.
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
It is better to truust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
Heb.13:5,6 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
I agree and I have been sounding this warning for some time. I know of 3 different people that do not even know each other have the same experience. Walking in a grocery store and seeing all the shelves empty. Although it was a vision they all saw the same thing.
I wish this is something we could be wrong on, I really, really do.
Esther, with due respect, you have provided a number of "date certain" "Prophesies" that have come and gone with evidence of fullfillment.
Please dont think that any future collapse is a fullfillment of such. If we lived in the OT your 3 friends would already be stoned to death as false prophets.
__________________ If I do something stupid blame the Lortab!
So very true. I talk to my kids about these things. I tell them that it always seems that we humans refuse to learn our lessons from others. We have to trial and error it ourselves. But if they can learn from the mistakes I have made and pass up the try it and find out dad was right anyway phase they can really make some good time.
If I had known then what I know now how much farther along would I be?[/QUOTE]
Brother, don't look back now. Let those who are behind you watch you
as you go FORWARD, ONWARD and UPWARD with WHAT YOU KNOW NOW!!
If you look back, they may look back too, to see where you are looking!
If you go forward, even though for a while they just watch, they will in time,
and realize what you have learned and KNOW NOW!! Get it! As they get up
closer to where you are now, they will be able to see it too! (An infant
can not focus or see very far either!) How can we expect them to see ALL we see
when we are so much further down the path of life!
No wonder Paul said...
Phil. 3 12,13 12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
(An infant
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