I know you will all be very blessed by Darrell’s heart-warming message and as we can see by the Scripture on his graphic, God’s plans for us are not to harm us, they are not evil, He does not willingly allow us to suffer or plan so that we will, Life happens but He is always with us as we go through it and keeps us strong……Lamentations 3: 33 For He doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men
My Mobility Scooter brakes failed and it ploughed into a Tree, I was knocked off and hurt, this was my third accident in a month and once again I was injured but what hurt more was a man in a group I was attending told me that God was showing me I was not under His covering , my spirit was very low even though I knew he was very wrong and God spoke to my heart later and confirmed this 100% and it is also confirmed in Scripture, still at the time I felt deep hurt, I had believed the group would be a blessing but it was far from it.
When I read Darrel’s message my spirit soared again and I had great inner Joy. I’m sure you too will be uplifted by his encouraging message……. Thank you Darrell, may God continue to bless you and Gracie greatly……..
Christian Love from both of us – Anne
Life is a bowl full of broken dreams, immeasurable joy, pregnant hope and a look through a telescope into a vast universe full of endless possibilities reflected through the lens of God’s Grace. In Christ we have the assurance of a life filled with hope and promise yet because of fear and uncertainty we many times walk through life as if we are not sure that the ice is not thick enough to support our weight.
God wants to take all the happiness, joy and peace of heaven along with all the disasters, messes, pain, and heartache that you have endured and forge them together, blending them into a story of grace fulfilling His purpose in your life.
Acts 17:28 tells us that in our Lord we live and move and exist. He is our purpose, He is our being. In Christ there is a divine purpose for which we…
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Isaiah 43:1-3 – Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.”
Jeremiah 29 :11-12 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Lamentations 3: 33 For God doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
Blessings from our Spiritual Husband – Anne
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THE EXACT TRUTH
If you were looking for the exact truth where would you look? Would you look in books written from oral man-made tradition? Would you look in the books of opinions aka, as Bible commentaries? Would you look in man-made creed books that voice their opinions as to the meaning of Scripture? Would look in books written about the Bible? Would you consult extra-Biblical books to learn God’s truth?
The exact truth is found in Scripture and Scripture alone.
Luke 1:1-4……3 it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.
Luke did not write down man-made traditions.
Mark 12:10 Have you not read this Scripture: ‘THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDER REJECTED BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER STONE;
Jesus taught from Scripture. He did not teach from made-made tradition, oral nor written.
Matthew 12:5 Or have you not read in the Law, that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and are innocent?
Jesus did not asked the Pharisees if they had read in the man-made traditions of the elders.
Mark 12:24 Jesus said to them, “Is this not the reason you are mistaken, that you do not understand the Scriptures or the power of God?
Jesus did no tell the Sadducees that they were mistaken because they did not understand the writings of the early church fathers.
John 5:39 You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life, it is these that testify about Me,
Jesus did not say you search the man-made church catechism.
Matthew 26:54 How then will the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must happen this way?”
Jesus did not asked Peter how will the words of the Bible commentaries be fulfilled?
John 7:38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water!”
Jesus did not say as the books written about the Scripture said.
John 19:24 So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, to decide whose it shall be”; this was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My outer garments among them, and for My clothing they cast lots.”
This did happen in order to fulfill what was written in creed books.
Acts 8:35 Then Philip open his mouth, and beginning from the Scripture he preached Jesus to him.
Philip did not open some extra-Biblical book and preach Jesus to the eunuch.
Romans 10:11 For the Scripture says, “WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.”
It is not the church catechism, the Bible commentary, or any other extra-Biblical book that should be doing the talking. It is the Scripture that says.
Galatians 3:22 But the Scripture has shut up everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
There is no promise given because of man-made writings. It is the Scripture and the Scripture alone.
Acts 17:2 And according to Paul’s custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures,
Paul did not use the man-made church catechisms of the elders as a teaching tool.
1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.
The apostle Paul did not tell Timothy to publicly read from a man-made creed book, Bible commentaries, church statements of faith, writings of the early church fathers, nor the denominational book of the month. Paul said read from the Scripture. Did Paul, simply not understand that the Scriptures were not sufficient to teach the truth about God’ plan for mankind?
Acts 18:28 for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.
Apollos did not need nor did he use extra-Scriptural references to refute the Jews. He used the Scriptures and the Scriptures alone.
Acts 20:20-27 how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable,……27 For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God.
The apostle Paul declared the whole purpose of God. The so-called modern day prophets. The ones who contend they are still receiving new revelations from God, and all other extra-Biblical creed book writers are in fact denying that Paul declared the whole purpose of God. Who are you going to believe?
Romans 15:4 For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
The Scriptures give hope. Extra-Biblical writings give the opinions of men.
2 Peter 3:15-16 …. brother Paul , according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you, 16 as also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which the untaught and unstable distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction.
The words and letters of Paul and the rest of the apostles were Scriptures. The words of man-made creed books, man-made church catechisms, Bible commentaries, books written by the gospel preacher of the month, writings of the early church fathers, Greek dictionaries and all other extra-Biblical writings are not Scriptures.
There has been no new Scripture since A.D 100 nor is there any need for more instruction from God. WE HAVE THE BIBLE.
THE BIBLE AND THE BIBLE ALONE IS WHERE YOU CAN FINED THE EXACT TRUTH!
(Scripture from: NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE)
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Hi Steve I found your comment in Spam not sure how long it was there but thank you for visiting us.
I agree with you Steve, God confirms His Truth by Scripture even showing us man’s error in Translations but without God’s wisdom in Christ Jesus which is the principle thing Proverbs 4:7 and is empowered by The Holy Spirit, we cannot understand God’s inspired word it’s foolishness to us (see below) and yes Jesus The Living Word, our only Teacher leads us into all Truth and indeed confirms it in Scripture.
1 Corinthians 2:9-16 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that Love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth but which the Holy Ghost teacheth, comparing spiritual things with Spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are Spiritually discerned. But he that is Spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the Mind of the Lord, that he may instruct Him? but we have the Mind of Christ.
John 15:14-15 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.(KJV)
Matthew 10:26-28 Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops (KJV)
Isaiah 55:3 Incline your ear and come unto me: hear and your soul shall live.
Christian Love from both of us – Anne
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Awesome read thank you
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Thank you for visiting Bee , I’m pleased you enjoyed Darrell’s heartwarming message, I found in life that Trusting in God’s goodness gives me strength to face any hardships that I encounter, even the ones that seem to have no answer.
I was thinking about your Award, sadly the person who gave it to me is no longer Blogging but as it was the first one I received so perhaps I will Post it soon and it will be a way of saying of her and others that have now found other interests …out of sight but not forgotten and I will also mention your kindness too Bee in wanting to give me this Award. I have been having problems Posting but will try again after our break.
Christian Love – Anne
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Prayers all is well with you both, and healing for you from your accidents. Gayle may be right. Find a new group. This one offers counseling that sounds a lot like Job’s friends. Many Blessings to you and your home today!
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How good to hear from you Mike not that I have not thought of you, I often think of my Blogging family those I did and do Blog with, thank you for visiting and for your warm wishes.
Today was the first time in a month I had only minor pain in my Knee. I could even walk, I put God’s Balm on last night again with prayer, so I’m giving Him the thanks and all those who prayed thank you for yours.
The people in the Bible Study, they called it their Church, having left their previous ones, were not really like Job’s friend, they were not accusing me of sinning but they were reading into Scripture and also adding to it . God wants our friendship, He does not push us away, yes our sin will separate us from Him but He forgives us when we have heart repentance and restores us into fellowship and then empowers us to be perfected in Love, He Loves us greatly.
Thanks again Mike, Christian Love from both of us – Anne.
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Full of light and hope. In the most difficult part of our lives, God has been our pillar of courage and strength. He leads us to a place of joy and peace. A place to rest and entrust everything. Take care my friend.
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Very True Island Traveler, your sharing reminded me of the 23rd Psalm, Jesus our Shepared is with us always and also in the Storms of life, He keeps us close and safe.
Thank you for visiting and for your encouragement, they always uplift.
Christian Live from both of us – Anne.
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Time to find a new group! So thankful you had discernment and that you know the truth of Jeremiah 29:11. God is good, period! Praying you recover quickly from your injuries.
Gayle
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Hi Gayle, keep praying I had another fall today, we are having a lot of rain and the floor is very slippery, I was careful but I slipped in wee, Moe-Jo hates rain, I sat for almost two hours on the cold wet floor not being able to get up, Ron was at a meeting, anyway I could’t reach the phone, so I prayed and found a way to but I’m very sore again.
As I was sitting there unable to get up, I was thinking what if I had believed that it was God and not the wee that had caused me to fall, would I feel I could ask for His help when He did it to me, perhaps in my head but not my heart.
Thank you dear friend, you are a blessing.
Christian Love Anne.
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Sorry to hear about another fall and the wait. Praying for you to heal quickly. May the encouragement of the Lord be yours today!
Blessings-Gayle
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Hi Gayle, still sore but but flying too, long story, thanks for caring, you have a beautiful heart shown in actions not just words.
Christian Love – Anne
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Glad you are on the mend! 🙂
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That was an uplifting message of Darrells, for it is truly showing the heart of God. His plans for us as Jeremiah says are all resounding with hope, there is no negativity there. God is the Author of Hope, as Darrell and you said, He is an unchangeable God, so His promises never fail so when trouble or unhappiness beset us, He is never the instigator of this, but is there with his love to surround us.
Blessings
Ron
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Very True Love, so sad that many think God plans to hurt us or willigly allows it, God is Love and can do no evil even if some think He does but then I once did too because that is what I was taught but you set me straight and then God confirmed it more then once, I must use the other Scripture in the future that also shows very clealy why people suffer.
See you soon Love , looking forward to our Picnic on Thursday so are our furry friends
Christian Love always dear – Anne
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