Isaiah 55;8-9 (KJV)
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
1 Corinthians 2;9-11 (KJV)
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 man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 13;12 (KJV)
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
WHAT YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW.... BUT, WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW, WILL BE KNOWN.
Everyone knows the scripture, Hebrews 11;1, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Now, why is it then, there are so many who would sit, together, and do their best to say that the knowledge they possess concerning God, Christ Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and all other matters of the word of God is correct, and what you may know is incorrect? Why can't we all just agree on what we all know to be true, and wait for the rest to be shown? These are just questions, retorical at best, in which I roll around in my head. I mean, I would like to think God can handle me asking: he will provide answer, so maybe you can handle it too. Maybe?
Anyway, tonight's encouragement is all about us getting a VERY GOOD understanding that the Word of God is just that.... The Word of God. Not the word of that dude that sounds good when he reads it. Not even the word of Brova Stokes because what you read might tickle your funnybone, or provoke you to take an inward glance at yourself. No! This still remains the all-inclusive Word of God.
Now, where we, as man, like to get entangled is in between the presentation of the word, but if there is correct presentation of the Word of God then we can "see" it because each one of us has, resting in us, the Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit). For example, this right here, this encouragement, is meant to do nothing more than to PUSH you back to the Word of God, and by that action you get opportunity to learn more of God, more about God, and more of what God desires you to know. But!!!!!, keep in mind that there are limitations. You may not get to know all of God. At least not until you have opportunity to meet him; in heaven. Again, something that causes some to bristle up about just because I mention it. "Who are you to tell me that I cannot know about God?"
I didn't tell you that, God told you that. Go back to the scripture in Isaiah. This is God speaking through the prophet Isaiah. He says that his thoughts are not our thoughts. His ways higher than our ways. You tell me if you will or have come close to knowing the entire mind of God. If you say you have, I would have to pray for you because I would fear something occurring to "show" you the truth.
Yes, we have the Bible: the accepted and agreed upon Word of God, but even if you read IT cover to cover, you still would find something new upon the next time you open to read. Oh yes, you would. For that reason alone, you should know that there are still some things you do not fully have knowledge of about God. Here is one for all of us to meditate upon. God, Christ Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Just that. Meditate upon that. Seriously, take the time to sit, and really learn what you may not know about the Godhead. I refer to the co-exsistance as the 'Trinity'. Some say, "Godhead". But, what I ask this for is to get you to see that the knowledge you have can be added upon. To say it cannot is Pride.
The time is present Brothers and Sisters, for us to get back to what God says, and what he didn't say. We have allowed for alot to be added and taken away. Do I have all the answers? No. What I do have is the humble eyesight to understand that the little I do possess is to not be used in amanner to blind you. My bit of information is only to point you in the direction of God: Christ Jesus. For it is only by permission that I even get to sit and give this out to you. I would dare not begin to confuse or conceal any information about God, Christ Jesus, or the Holy Spirit that would free you, and move you closer to what it is that God has for you. Sam Cooke had a song, 'A Change Is Gonna Come', and that is the truth. Change is coming!!! God wants us, his children, to be shown the ABSOLUTE TRUTH. No matter how little of it or great amount of it will be shown, we must receive it. Now, this is your chance. First, if you do not know Christ Jesus for yourself, you have to come into relationship with him, for that is your entrance way to the Father; to God. John 14;6 states, "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
Again, this is not my opinion. This is the Word of God. Once you accept Christ Jesus as your own personal Lord and Savior, you will begin to receive some this truth: this truth by which you will begin to live a new life; a more abundant life. Reminding you, this is not a guess. This is Truth. So, what else is there for me to say?..... If you do not have a place of worship, fellowship, or just to be given answer to some of the questions that you may have tonight. I encourage you to go to your local church. Seek out a good Bible believing church or Bible Study group. And, if you do not have one close to you, I invite you to contact my church, New Dawn Christian Village. 2328 St. James Place, Los Angeles, CA 90007. You can also contact us on the web at ndcv.org.
It is time for you to start receiving that portion God has always desired to give to you. This is his will for your life; for you to live in fullness of his Word, and Spirit. I am praying for you.
Holla,
Yer Brova Catalyst
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