God's message to your church

Esaias · #1 12-21-2014, 02:49 AM

So, what was God's message to YOUR assembly this week?

For US, God reminded us via Ezekiel (37) that our being forgiven, being filled with Holy Ghost, and sanctification to God is the means by which he will avenge the profaning of his name among the heathen. The heathen profane God's name, they blaspheme him, impugn his character, mock him, and despise him by their continued unbelief. But they do this largely because WE THE PEOPLE OF GOD are unsanctified and walking in worldliness. Many aren't even regenerate, just Christians in name only. And our lack of a TRUE witness inclines the world to conclude the gospel is a mere fairy tale at best.

But God has a Plan. He will sanctify his name in the sight of the heathen WHEN HE IS SANCTIFIED IN US. Our salvation is part of God's plan for proving the unbelievers wrong and without excuse. We therefore have a need to be saved that goes way beyond our own personal need to be saved. When anyone meets us they must encounter God in the power of the Holy Spirit in us.

We ought therefore to cooperate with God's plan. We must be cleansed from our idols and backslidings, and from all worldliness and distractions. We are on a mission for God to glorify his name, and so we must be filled with his spirit. He promises to do this in us, to lead us into obedience in the way of true holiness of heart and life.

We should commit to cooperating with his plan, and not hinder it by sin, lukewarmness, coldness, worldliness, nor by refusing to allow God to sanctify us, fill us with his spirit, lead us, etc.

We weren't called into his kingdom to do nothing, but we were called so God can sanctify himself in us and thereby sanctfy his name in the sight of the world.

There was more but that was the main thing.

Sean · #2 12-21-2014, 07:31 AM

Amen!!!...Preach it bro.

Rudy · #3 12-21-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Esaias

So, what was God's message to YOUR assembly this week?

For US, God reminded us via Ezekiel (37) that our being forgiven, being filled with Holy Ghost, and sanctification to God is the means by which he will avenge the profaning of his name among the heathen. The heathen profane God's name, they blaspheme him, impugn his character, mock him, and despise him by their continued unbelief. But they do this largely because WE THE PEOPLE OF GOD are unsanctified and walking in worldliness. Many aren't even regenerate, just Christians in name only. And our lack of a TRUE witness inclines the world to conclude the gospel is a mere fairy tale at best.

But God has a Plan. He will sanctify his name in the sight of the heathen WHEN HE IS SANCTIFIED IN US. Our salvation is part of God's plan for proving the unbelievers wrong and without excuse. We therefore have a need to be saved that goes way beyond our own personal need to be saved. When anyone meets us they must encounter God in the power of the Holy Spirit in us.

We ought therefore to cooperate with God's plan. We must be cleansed from our idols and backslidings, and from all worldliness and distractions. We are on a mission for God to glorify his name, and so we must be filled with his spirit. He promises to do this in us, to lead us into obedience in the way of true holiness of heart and life.

We should commit to cooperating with his plan, and not hinder it by sin, lukewarmness, coldness, worldliness, nor by refusing to allow God to sanctify us, fill us with his spirit, lead us, etc.

We weren't called into his kingdom to do nothing, but we were called so God can sanctify himself in us and thereby sanctfy his name in the sight of the world.

There was more but that was the main thing.

Father has been dealing with me about this.

mizpeh · #4 12-21-2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Esaias

So, what was God's message to YOUR assembly this week?

For US, God reminded us via Ezekiel (37) that our being forgiven, being filled with Holy Ghost, and sanctification to God is the means by which he will avenge the profaning of his name among the heathen. The heathen profane God's name, they blaspheme him, impugn his character, mock him, and despise him by their continued unbelief. But they do this largely because WE THE PEOPLE OF GOD are unsanctified and walking in worldliness. Many aren't even regenerate, just Christians in name only. And our lack of a TRUE witness inclines the world to conclude the gospel is a mere fairy tale at best.

But God has a Plan. He will sanctify his name in the sight of the heathen WHEN HE IS SANCTIFIED IN US. Our salvation is part of God's plan for proving the unbelievers wrong and without excuse. We therefore have a need to be saved that goes way beyond our own personal need to be saved. When anyone meets us they must encounter God in the power of the Holy Spirit in us.

We ought therefore to cooperate with God's plan. We must be cleansed from our idols and backslidings, and from all worldliness and distractions. We are on a mission for God to glorify his name, and so we must be filled with his spirit. He promises to do this in us, to lead us into obedience in the way of true holiness of heart and life.

We should commit to cooperating with his plan, and not hinder it by sin, lukewarmness, coldness, worldliness, nor by refusing to allow God to sanctify us, fill us with his spirit, lead us, etc.

We weren't called into his kingdom to do nothing, but we were called so God can sanctify himself in us and thereby sanctfy his name in the sight of the world.

Excellent stuff here but the last part...are there other reasons were we called into God's kingdom because when you leave it like that (and I am probably misunderstanding what you wrote) it seems to make God out to be a egomaniac.

Esaias · #5 12-21-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mizpeh

Excellent stuff here but the last part...are there other reasons were we called into God's kingdom because when you leave it like that (and I am probably misunderstanding what you wrote) it seems to make God out to be a egomaniac.

Lol of course there is more to God's eternal purposes than showing up the heathen! lol

But this is something the Lord emphasized to us, at this time, to remind us it's not "all about us" and our own personal quest for eternal life. Saving us is a means to an end (several ends, actually), which includes the vindication of his name and reputation. It is not for our sakes that he redeemed us, but for the sake of his glory and his kingdom.

Eze 36:22
Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name's sake, which ye have profaned among the heathen, whither ye went.

God wants to save mankind, and that requires not merely our telling the world that Jesus saves today, but actually having his salvation demonstrated in our lives.

So what did God say to YOU and your assembly this week?

Esaias · #6 12-21-2014, 01:52 PM

Edit: meant to type Ezekiel 36, not 37.

Esaias · #7 12-21-2014, 03:41 PM

87 views and only one other person wants to share what God is saying?

Either you guys don't want to share what the Lord is saying by his spirit... or the Lord ain't talking to your church? Or maybe ya'll ain't listening... lol

Seriously, did everyone just stay away from having church this weekend?

thephnxman · #8 12-21-2014, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Esaias

87 views and only one other person wants to share what God is saying?
Either you guys don't want to share what the Lord is saying by his spirit... or the Lord ain't talking to your church? Or maybe ya'll ain't listening... lol
Seriously, did everyone just stay away from having church this weekend?

You got the wrong message out: ask about the FOOTBALL SCORES

mizpeh · #9 12-21-2014, 07:04 PM

Knowing and acknowledging the work of God and his presence in our lives was tied into the story of the incarnation and how many did not know who Jesus was. John 1:10-11

JoseC · #10 12-21-2014, 09:25 PM

Isaiah 55:8
The problem isn't us, but our faith. Today God reminded us that it is not our talents, money or ability He seeks, but a willing and believing person through whom He may give Glory to Himself. We believe God can give our brother blessings, but we often don't believe He would do the same for us. We KNOW He is a God of miracles, but there's just no way He would ever heal someone through our prayers. In Isaiah, He let us know that His thoughts are higher than our thoughts and His ways higher than ours.

When Peter fell into the water after looking around at the waves, Jesus called him "of little faith". But if we read carefully, Peter didn't lose faith in God. He called out to Jesus to save him because Peter knew He would. Peter knew he could count on God, but he didn't have faith that God could make him walk on water.

If only we could have faith that God wants to do something through us, how much more would the world believe in Him?

Or something like that. I'm a horrible regurgitator of stories/preachings.