October 11, 2013

Journey to see God: see the Father in heaven as spoken by Jesus

Study on our heavenly 'Father' in the words spoken by Jesus, the Son of God
  1. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
    Matthew 5:15-17 (in Context) Matthew 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  2. so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
    Matthew 5:44-46 (in Context) Matthew 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  3. You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
    Matthew 5:47-48 (in Context) Matthew 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  4. so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
    Matthew 6:3-5 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  5. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
    Matthew 6:5-7 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  6. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
    Matthew 6:7-9 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  7. Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
    Matthew 6:8-10 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  8. For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you,
    Matthew 6:13-15 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  9. that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
    Matthew 6:17-19 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  10. Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
    Matthew 6:25-27 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  11. For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.
    Matthew 6:31-33 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  12. If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
    Matthew 7:10-12 (in Context) Matthew 7 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  13. For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
    Matthew 10:19-21 (in Context) Matthew 10 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  14. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.
    Matthew 10:28-30 (in Context) Matthew 10 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  15. And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.
    Matthew 23:8-10 (in Context) Matthew 23 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  16. Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, Your will be done.”
    Matthew 26:41-43 (in Context) Matthew 26 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  17. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
    Luke 6:35-37 (in Context) Luke 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  18. [ Jesus Rejoices in the Father's Will ] In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was Your gracious will.
    Luke 10:20-22 (in Context) Luke 10 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  19. And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come.
    Luke 11:1-3 (in Context) Luke 11 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  20. If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”
    Luke 11:12-14 (in Context) Luke 11 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  21. Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into Your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.
    Luke 23:45-47 (in Context) Luke 23 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  22. Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you: Moses, on whom you have set your hope.
    John 5:44-46 (in Context) John 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  23. They said to him therefore, “Where is your Father?” Jesus answered, “You know neither me nor my Father. If you knew me, you would know My Father also.”
    John 8:18-20 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  24. I speak of what I have seen with My Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.”
    John 8:37-39 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  25. Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me.
    John 8:41-43 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  26. Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”
    John 12:27-29 (in Context) John 12 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  27. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
    John 14:25-27 (in Context) John 14 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  28. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
    John 15:15-17 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  29. In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf;
    John 16:25-27 (in Context) John 16 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  30. And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one.
    John 17:10-12 (in Context) John 17 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
     

October 5, 2013

Journey to see God: Love and God (New Testament)

the power of God's love
  1. Matthew 6:24
    [ You Cannot Serve God and Riches ] “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.
    Matthew 6:23-25 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  2. Matthew 22:37
    Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’
    Matthew 22:36-38 (in Context) Matthew 22 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  3. Mark 12:30
    And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment.
    Mark 12:29-31 (in Context) Mark 12 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  4. Luke 10:27
    So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’”
    Luke 10:26-28 (in Context) Luke 10 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  5. Luke 11:42
    “But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass by justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.
    Luke 11:41-43 (in Context) Luke 11 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  6. Luke 16:13
    “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.”
    Luke 16:12-14 (in Context) Luke 16 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  7. John 5:42
    But I know you, that you do not have the love of God in you.
    John 5:41-43 (in Context) John 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  8. John 8:42
    Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me.
    John 8:41-43 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  9. Romans 5:5
    Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
    Romans 5:4-6 (in Context) Romans 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  10. Romans 5:8
    But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
    Romans 5:7-9 (in Context) Romans 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  11. Romans 8:28
    And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
    Romans 8:27-29 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  12. Romans 8:31
    [ God’s Everlasting Love ] What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
    Romans 8:30-32 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  13. Romans 8:39
    nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
    Romans 8:38-39 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  14. Romans 15:30
    Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me,
    Romans 15:29-31 (in Context) Romans 15 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  15. 1 Corinthians 2:9
    But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
    1 Corinthians 2:8-10 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  16. 2 Corinthians 11:11
    Why? Because I do not love you? God knows!
    2 Corinthians 11:10-12 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 11 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  17. 2 Corinthians 13:11
    [ Greetings and Benediction ] Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
    2 Corinthians 13:10-12 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 13 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  18. 2 Corinthians 13:14
    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.
    2 Corinthians 13:13-14 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 13 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  19. Ephesians 2:4
    But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,
    Ephesians 2:3-5 (in Context) Ephesians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  20. Ephesians 3:19
    to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
    Ephesians 3:18-20 (in Context) Ephesians 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  21. Ephesians 5:1
    [ Walk in Love ] Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.
    Ephesians 5:1-3 (in Context) Ephesians 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  22. Ephesians 5:2
    And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.
    Ephesians 5:1-3 (in Context) Ephesians 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  23. Ephesians 6:23
    Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
    Ephesians 6:22-24 (in Context) Ephesians 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  24. Colossians 2:2
    that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,
    Colossians 2:1-3 (in Context) Colossians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  25. 1 Thessalonians 1:3
    remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father,
    1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  26. 1 Thessalonians 4:9
    [ A Brotherly and Orderly Life ] But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another;
    1 Thessalonians 4:8-10 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  27. 2 Thessalonians 1:3
    [ God’s Final Judgment and Glory ] We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,
    2 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (in Context) 2 Thessalonians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  28. 2 Thessalonians 3:5
    Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.
    2 Thessalonians 3:4-6 (in Context) 2 Thessalonians 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  29. 1 Timothy 6:11
    [ The Good Confession ] But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.
    1 Timothy 6:10-12 (in Context) 1 Timothy 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  30. 2 Timothy 1:7
    For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
    2 Timothy 1:6-8 (in Context) 2 Timothy 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  31. 2 Timothy 3:10
    [ The Man of God and the Word of God ] But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance,
    2 Timothy 3:9-11 (in Context) 2 Timothy 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  32. Titus 3:4
    But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared,
    Titus 3:3-5 (in Context) Titus 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  33. Philemon 1:4
    [ Philemon’s Love and Faith ] I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,
    Philemon 1:3-5 (in Context) Philemon 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  34. Hebrews 6:10
    For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
    Hebrews 6:9-11 (in Context) Hebrews 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  35. James 1:12
    [ Loving God Under Trials ] Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
    James 1:11-13 (in Context) James 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  36. James 2:5
    Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
    James 2:4-6 (in Context) James 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  37. 1 Peter 2:17
    Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
    1 Peter 2:16-18 (in Context) 1 Peter 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  38. 1 John 2:5
    But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.
    1 John 2:4-6 (in Context) 1 John 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  39. 1 John 3:1
    Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.
    1 John 3:1-3 (in Context) 1 John 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  40. 1 John 3:10
    [ The Imperative of Love ] In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother.
    1 John 3:9-11 (in Context) 1 John 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  41. 1 John 3:17
    But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
    1 John 3:16-18 (in Context) 1 John 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  42. 1 John 4:7
    [ Knowing God Through Love ] Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
    1 John 4:6-8 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  43. 1 John 4:8
    He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
    1 John 4:7-9 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  44. 1 John 4:9
    In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.
    1 John 4:8-10 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  45. 1 John 4:10
    In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
    1 John 4:9-11 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  46. 1 John 4:11
    Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
    1 John 4:10-12 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  47. 1 John 4:12
    [ Seeing God Through Love ] No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.
    1 John 4:11-13 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  48. 1 John 4:16
    And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
    1 John 4:15-17 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  49. 1 John 4:20
    [ Obedience by Faith ] If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?
    1 John 4:19-21 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  50. 1 John 4:21
    And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.
    1 John 4:20-21 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  51. 1 John 5:2
    By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments.
    1 John 5:1-3 (in Context) 1 John 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  52. 1 John 5:3
    For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.
    1 John 5:2-4 (in Context) 1 John 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  53. 2 John 1:3
    Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
    2 John 1:2-4 (in Context) 2 John 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  54. 3 John 1:6
    who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well,
    3 John 1:5-7 (in Context) 3 John 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  55. Jude 1:21
    keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
    Jude 1:20-22 (in Context) Jude 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
 
 

September 29, 2013

Journey to see God: see the Father through Jesus

The relationship between God the Father and Jesus the Son of God, has been repeatedly declared by Jesus while on earth, as the Son Of Man. Jesus was Spirit-filled and walked in the power of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God. Let us read His words on His divine relationship with God and learn from Him the right way of knowing God. What did Jesus say about God? How we may relate to God? John 1:18 “No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.”
Jesus declared His status (and relationship with God) clearly in the temple, 7:28-29 “You both know Me, and you know where I am from; and I have not come of myself, but He who sent Me is true, Whom you do not know. But I know Him, for I am from Him, and He sent Me.”
John the baptist testified for Jesus, “And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” 1:34 He testified Jesus' relationship with God. “ He who comes from above is above all...and what He has seen and heard, that He testifies...For He Whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in the Son has everlasting life;” 3:31, 32, 34-36
Jesus spoke of God as His Father, and He declared the true purpose of the temple of God. “Take these things away! Do not make My Father's house a house of merchandise!” 2:16
He told off His earthly parents, “Why do you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?” Luke 2:49
At Jerusalem, Jesus went into the temple and drove out those who bought and sold in the temple...and would not allow anyone to carry wares through the temple. hen He taught, saying to them, “Is it not written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations? But you have made it a den of thieves'?” Mark 11:15-17
He testified that His mission on earth was the mission of God for mankind. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” John 3:16-17
Jesus spoke of Himself as the gift of God and that He gives living water; a 'fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” (the Holy Spirit who gives the rebirth). 3:10, 14
He spoke of how a believer relates to God by his action. “But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.' 3:21
Jesus declared that God is Spirit and looks for those who worship in spirit and in truth. 4:23-24
Jesus declared how God works pertaining to human. “My Father has been working until now, and I have been working.” 5:17 God works. God is always working.
What work God works and Jesus also does? Jesus explained further on this subject in 5:19-21 “...the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does the Son also does in like manner. For the Father loves the Son , and shows Him all things that He himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel. For the Father raises the dead and gives life to them, even so the Son gives life to whom He will.” 37 “And the Father Himself, who sent Me, has testified of Me.” 43 “I have come in My Father's name,”
God works through Jesus. “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him Whom He sent.” 6:29
6:27 God the Father has set his seal on Him. Therefore Jesus can give us the food which endures to everlasting life.
6:32 “My Father gives you the true bread from heaven.” 37 “All that My Father give Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.”
Jesus clearly declared what the will of God regarding salvation through Jesus is. 6:39 This is the will of the Father who sent Me, that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day.” 40 “And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.”
God draws us to Jesus. God teaches us to go to Jesus. “Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me.” 6:45
There is a connection of life between Jesus and the Father. It is in the Holy Spirit (the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Christ) and the words of God. 6:57 “As the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, so He who feeds on Me will live because of Me. 63 “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit and they are life.”
unless one is born of water and the Spirit, He cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” 3:5-6 “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” 7:
Concerning the words Jesus spoke: 7:16-17 “My doctrine is not mine, but his who sent Me. If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.” 8:26 “but I speak to the world those things which I heard from Him.” 8:28-29 “that I do nothing of myself; but as My Father taught Me, I speak these things. And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father does not leave Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him.”
31-32 “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”
38 I speak what I have seen with My Father,” 47 “He who is of God hears God's words;” 51 “If anyone keeps My word He shall never see death.” 55 “I do know Him and keep His word.”
Jesus spoke of the love relationship between Him and the Father in chapter 10:
10:15 “As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.”
17-18 “Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again...and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.” 25 “The works that I do in My Father's name.”
29 “My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My father's hand.'
30 “I and My Father are one.” 32 “Many good works I have shown you from My Father.” 36 “I am the Son of God.” 31 “If I do not do the works of My Father, do not believe Me.” 38 “that you may know and believe that the Father is in Me, and I in Him.”
(This study is based mainly on the gospel according to John, chapters 1-10, unless otherwise specified. Some of the verses are quoted in excerpts. Readers are urged to refer to the Bible yourself so that you would not miss out the original full texts.) 
 

September 23, 2013

God wants to heal you! But You make alliances not directed by His Spirit!

 Today's message is: God wants to heal you. The worldly system cannot heal you. God is waiting for you to turn to Him. Alliances with the world are not in accordance to God's Spirit, and such actions of unbelief in God's words ("I am the Lord who heals you". "By His wounds, you were healed"), grieves Him. You pile up your sins by seeking any help other than God's help. Only the Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit) can direct your way. Jesus said,
"The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life."
John 6:63 (NLT)_______________________

Isaiah 30

New Living Translation (NLT)

30 What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,”
    says the Lord.

“You make plans that are contrary to mine.
    You make alliances not directed by my Spirit,
    thus piling up your sins.
For without consulting me,

    you have gone down to Egypt for help.
You have put your trust in Pharaoh’s protection.
    You have tried to hide in his shade.
But by trusting Pharaoh, you will be humiliated,
    and by depending on him, you will be disgraced.
For though his power extends to Zoan
    and his officials have arrived in Hanes,
all who trust in him will be ashamed.
    He will not help you.
    Instead, he will disgrace you.”
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12 This is the reply of the Holy One of Israel:
Because you despise what I tell you
    and trust instead in oppression and lies,

13 calamity will come upon you suddenly—

    like a bulging wall that bursts and falls.
In an instant it will collapse
    and come crashing down.
14 You will be smashed like a piece of pottery—
    shattered so completely that
there won’t be a piece big enough
    to carry coals from a fireplace
    or a little water from the well.”
15 This is what the Sovereign Lord,
    the Holy One of Israel, says:
Only in returning to me
    and resting in me will you be saved.
In quietness and confidence is your strength.

    But you would have none of it.
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 18 So the Lord must wait for you to come to him
    so he can show you his love and compassion.

For the Lord is a faithful God.
    Blessed are those who wait for his help.
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So it will be when the Lord begins to heal his people and cure the wounds he gave them.
27 Look! The Lord is coming from far away,
    burning with anger,
    surrounded by thick, rising smoke.
His lips are filled with fury;
    His words consume like fire.

28 His hot breath pours out like a flood
    up to the neck of his enemies.
He will sift out the proud nations for destruction.
    He will bridle them and lead them away to ruin.
29 But the people of God will sing a song of joy,
    like the songs at the holy festivals.
You will be filled with joy,

    as when a flutist leads a group of pilgrims
to Jerusalem, the mountain of the Lord
    to the Rock of Israel.
30 And the Lord will make his majestic voice heard.
    He will display the strength of his mighty arm.
It will descend with devouring flames,
    with cloudbursts, thunderstorms, and huge hailstones.

31 At the Lord’s command, the Assyrians will be shattered.
    He will strike them down with his royal scepter.
32 And as the Lord strikes them with his rod of punishment,
    his people will celebrate with tambourines and harps.
    Lifting his mighty arm, he will fight the Assyrians.
33 Topheth—the place of burning
    has long been ready for the Assyrian king;
    the pyre is piled high with wood.
The breath of the Lord, like fire from a volcano,
    will set it ablaze.
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Isaiah 66:24  And as they go out, they will see
    the dead bodies of those who have rebelled against me.
For the worms that devour them will never die,
    and the fire that burns them will never go out.
All who pass by
    will view them with utter horror.”

 THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT - THE WORD OF GOD - THE FIRE OF GOD!

September 11, 2013

Great Yom Kippur menus on what to eat before and after fasting!

Once again, this blogger has found something for those who like to know a bit about the Yom Kippur menus. Great for those who would like to learn to do fasting and praying too! (What to eat and prepare yourselves before fasting; what to eat when you break your fast!) Here are some:
http://www.joyofkosher.com/category/holidays-guides/holidays/yom-kippur/
Yom Kippur

Best Foods To Eat Before Yom Kippur Fast

Chicken Soup with Kreplach

September 20th 2012By Tamar Genger MA, RD

 Yom Kippur’s Break the Fast
vegetable terrine

September 19th 2012By Alison and Jeff Nathan

 How To Have a Healthy Break The Fast
spinach jiben

September 19th 2012By Beth Warren

 Start Planning With Our Holiday Menu Ideas
Apples and Honey Tart

August 28th 2012By Tamar Genger MA, RD

 Get Stuck With a Recipe for Sticky Fig Buns with Dates
Fig Sticky Buns

October 5th 2011By Jaclynn Lewis

 Break Fast Recipes and Memories – A Discussion
Potato Cheddar Fritata

October 4th 2011By Tamar Genger MA, RD

 Pre Yom Kippur Menu
Roast Chicken with Chestnuts and Orange Yam Mash

October 3rd 2011By Tamar Genger MA, RD

 Yom Kippur Break Fast Recipe Ideas
Roasted Tomatoes with Blue Cheese

October 3rd 2011By Ronnie Fein

 How to Break Your Fast
 Fasting Tips With a Pre-Fast Dairy Menu
 Yom Kippur Break-fast – 8 Changes For a Budget-Friendly, Do-Ahead Meal
Yom Kippur Break-fast – 8 Changes For a Budget-Friendly, Do-Ahead Meal

September 26th 2009By Felisa Billet

Biblical worldview: how to reconcile?

 What happens when my generation is gone?  https://wp.me/pzRwB-9w7