Christianity Oasis Forum

[Netchaplain]

The believer often encounters exchanges with the “old man” (sinful nature) which the Enemy uses for attack. This may cause a weakening in strength but never failure in success. What Christ has done (there is nothing else to be done concerning our procurement in Christ—“it is finished” - John 19:30) eternally procured our place in His Father. We should remember that our learning will always include “enduring hardness” (2 Tim 2:3), which involves being patient (for deliverance) and humble (in pridefulness). Our personal fellowship with God will continue to progress because our union with the Father in Christ (Col 3:3) is unalterable (Rom 11:29).

The strength of our endurance in the Lord Jesus Christ will be determined by the level at which we are “Casting all your care upon Him; for He cares for you” (1 Pet 5:7), and this care-casting will be determined by the way we consider His care for us. His care is not proportional to our self-evaluation, but to His value concerning those who are His. This is exemplified by what has been well said, that “love (esp. His) does not function according to the quality of its object, but according to its nature.”

- NC


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[Timothy]

I think that God allows us to go through life's struggles, or to be tested, or refined, or to be sifted by Satin
so that we will realize that we can't do this on our own.
So that we will turn to HIM for His mercy, and seek His grace.
So that the His Holy Spirit can teach us and guide us.
So that we can aquire the tools, or weapons to fight Satin.
So that we can find hope and strength in Him.
God is with us, he will not forsake us.
Just as He was with Daniel in the lion's den, and with the three fellows who were put into the furnace
and with His desciples un the boat during the storm, He is with us as we go through our seasons.

Only one question. Will you receive and accept His help?

Remember when Jesus left that one city cause He could not do many works there?
Why couldn't he do many works there?
Cause of their unbeleif. ( Matthew 13:58 )

Remember the father who brought his son to Jesus. The father asked Jesus to help him with his unbelief. ( Mark 9:23-25 )

The Bible tells us there will be trials and tribulation in our lives.
But, as John writes to the seven churches: ( Rev. 2:1 thru 3:22 ) "He who has an ear, let him hear"...
"To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life",...
"Do not fear those things which you are about to suffer"...
"Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life."
"To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat."
"And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over nations-"
"He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life;
but I will confess his name to my father and before His angels."
"He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God"...
"To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne"...
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door,
I will come into him and dine with him, and he with me."

The Bible offers a lot of information on what I call the, "HOW TO" parts.
Two of my favorites are:
( Joshua 1:8 ) This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night,
that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous,
and then you will have good success.
( Philippians 4:4-8 ) Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be made to all men.
The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everthing by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Finally bretheren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whateverthings are of good report, If there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

Timothy

[Timothy]

Something else came to mind.

( Matthew 11:28-30 )
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me,
for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Look at the burden Jesus took from us and upon himself at the cross.
He took it so that we may be free. Are you willing to accept what He has to offer?
Each and every day? With each new struggle? Can you say, "Yes Lord, I accept your grace?
Its already been done. Just waiting for you to say, "I accept."

[Dora]

It's a moment by moment thing.

[Netchaplain]

Amen to your posts Tim! Lots of good encouragement!

God's blessings to your Family!