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Originally Posted by Esther
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.
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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!
Blessings on all,
Falla39
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