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Day 7
by vahn » Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:07 pm
Two things dominated my day today , make that three , 1) of course is God , and 2) actually 2 & 3 go together . Not too long ago I said to someone that I never have to defend my faith so I usually dont , and when I find myself goaded, or pestered enough to do so , I first think wether to do so would lead the person to the Lord , or at least help them better understand what faith is all about , otherwise , I simply ask them if their faith working for them , If the answer be yes , I respond with " why are you worrying about my faith then ? !! " in other words , as politely as I can, tell them to mind their own biz.
But not today , earlier this morning , I was called to the office for staffing ,
a review of some sort , when they told me the reason being is that I am a member of a ministry other than their's , I asked "What seems to be the problem ? " so, the long and short of it is that they would like to for me to commit to their's ONLY . My answer to that was I dont mind it if I were to join theirs , however, if I was being asked to give up the ministry I'm involved with and or any other that I may choose later , I would like them to hand me the Exit papers for me to sign right now .
And to my disappointment , they started giving the "After all we've done for you " shenanigans I just became unglued (I even surprized myself).
I mean , like ,I'm using language such as "you brood of vipers " stuff .
and later it culminated to "The Bible, is not a religion! God, is not a religion ! and Jesus was not a Christian !! " , I almost got thrown out of the office , till one of the staff said "how can you say such things and claim yourself to be saved by Christ ?" . After telling them how dissappointed I was for not sharing the same thoughts , and claiming to be a "Christian" retreat , I asked that they look at what I said in reverse ,
I said Jesus was a jew , not a "christian" but Christ Himself , we are the ones who are Christians , second , God is nothing else but God , Alpha and Omega simultaniously the Father of our Lord Jesus the Christ , and that the Bible was The Word of God !! now where do you people find "religion" in all of this is beyond me , and not only that now you seperate one child of God in Brotherhood of Jesus from another by saying things like , Oh , after all we've done you , now would you kindly not interact with another Christian ? Just who do you think you are ?
In closing , wasn't it our Lord who said , "They who are for us cant be against us " when the diciples approached Hom with issue of "others" performing miracles in His name ?
That's the Temple I defend , God is inside me ( Holy Of Holies) , my body and mind (the holy PLACE) and these fools are in my courtyard.
Wish I could write more , but right now I'm all steamed up again , be back in five mins .
James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
But not today , earlier this morning , I was called to the office for staffing ,
a review of some sort , when they told me the reason being is that I am a member of a ministry other than their's , I asked "What seems to be the problem ? " so, the long and short of it is that they would like to for me to commit to their's ONLY . My answer to that was I dont mind it if I were to join theirs , however, if I was being asked to give up the ministry I'm involved with and or any other that I may choose later , I would like them to hand me the Exit papers for me to sign right now .
And to my disappointment , they started giving the "After all we've done for you " shenanigans I just became unglued (I even surprized myself).
I mean , like ,I'm using language such as "you brood of vipers " stuff .
and later it culminated to "The Bible, is not a religion! God, is not a religion ! and Jesus was not a Christian !! " , I almost got thrown out of the office , till one of the staff said "how can you say such things and claim yourself to be saved by Christ ?" . After telling them how dissappointed I was for not sharing the same thoughts , and claiming to be a "Christian" retreat , I asked that they look at what I said in reverse ,
I said Jesus was a jew , not a "christian" but Christ Himself , we are the ones who are Christians , second , God is nothing else but God , Alpha and Omega simultaniously the Father of our Lord Jesus the Christ , and that the Bible was The Word of God !! now where do you people find "religion" in all of this is beyond me , and not only that now you seperate one child of God in Brotherhood of Jesus from another by saying things like , Oh , after all we've done you , now would you kindly not interact with another Christian ? Just who do you think you are ?
In closing , wasn't it our Lord who said , "They who are for us cant be against us " when the diciples approached Hom with issue of "others" performing miracles in His name ?
That's the Temple I defend , God is inside me ( Holy Of Holies) , my body and mind (the holy PLACE) and these fools are in my courtyard.
Wish I could write more , but right now I'm all steamed up again , be back in five mins .
James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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by vahn » Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:40 pm
Hey Real , stop counting brother . I learnt and now live by, all because of you who saved a seat for me , and wait for my arrival , I'm sure you prayed for me as well , you were the ones who re-introduced me to God, I can only transmit what I had recieved . and in matters like this , I cant afford to be LUKE WARM .
I came to OASIS thru God's Guidence , I came to that retreat thru mine !
I came to OASIS thru God's Guidence , I came to that retreat thru mine !
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by mlg » Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:45 pm
Goodness vahn, I felt the steam rolling off those shared words in your first post...boy did they get you heated up. I must say I totally agree that you are right. Jesus doesn't pick and choose a church just cuz it has a different name...He looks at the heart of the church...and then determines if they are for Him or against Him. Amazing how men can try and put stipulations on how we should or shouldn't be in OUR own personal walk with God. Shame on these people. I say Praise God you stood strong in His love...and didn't give in to the persecution you suffered today. He is proud of you.
luv ya
luv ya
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Amen
by realtmg » Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:49 pm
Amen.
I'm thankful God brought you here and yes you are in my prayers. I admire your honesty as we both know that honesty is a must.
Thanks for sharing as I'll be looking for day eight. OOOPs did I count?
Luv Ya
I'm thankful God brought you here and yes you are in my prayers. I admire your honesty as we both know that honesty is a must.
Thanks for sharing as I'll be looking for day eight. OOOPs did I count?
Luv Ya
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