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Issue No: 914 Published: 29 Apr 2019
A REVELATION OF……. THE THIRD AND FINAL DWELLING PLACE OF GOD’S GLORY PLUS THE RIVER OF LIFE. Part 4
CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN
1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalms 121:1-2)
Climbing the spiritual mountain has, for many years now, been a goal of mine. Climbing mountains in the natural has never appealed to me. I prefer flat land!
But in the Spirit, it is completely different!
The first prophecy I ever had spoken over me, at a Presbytery at the end of the only formal Bible Training I have done. A 1 night a week, Spirit based course, called Word of Life. The prophet who was unknown to me, said that I was one who would climb higher up the mountain towards the presence of God than others had done before. But not to worry, for Jesus would climb with me to lead me on the way.
Many years ago, I wrote a story about climbing the mountain, which I can’t now find! However, in essence, it was about walking on the plain, accompanied by the sparrows. This was a picture of the traditional/evangelical churches who, like sparrows are content to accept the blessings of Jesus through baptism, sprinkle or immersion, without wanting to get any deeper into God. They were content to live a good life and wait to go to heaven when they die, having purchased their ticket to get there.
Then there were those of pentecostal/charismatic persuasion who wanted more of God through the baptism of the Holy Spirit, so were prepared to climb up into the foothills, where the doves dwell. As in the natural, there are many less doves than sparrows. These ones enjoyed the presence of the Spirit and were generally keener on God, enjoying the presence of the Holy Spirit, but were not prepared to commit their lives fully to Him.
So very few were prepared to carry on to the mountain peaks, the home of the many fewer eagles, those who are prepared to sacrifice all, to the purposes of God the Father for their lives. These are the ones of the end time kingdom church preparing the way for the return of Jesus. They are not a church in a conventional sense, for the sacrifice made is between themselves and God, and not decided by man. They are joined together by the Spirit worldwide as they climb in obedience towards the mountain tops where the eagle and the presence of God dwells.
(Continued next week)
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THE WORDS OF JESUS
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Jesus Questioned on Paying Taxes (Matthew 22:15-22, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 20:19-26)
To Caesar, by the Pharisees’ disciples and the Herodians.
“Why are you trying to trap me, you hypocrites? Show me the coin that is used to pay the tax.”
“Whose image and whose title is inscribed here?”
“You should give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God,”
Sadducees Question Jesus on the Resurrection (Matthew 22:23-33, Mark 12:18-27,
Luke 20:27-40)
Using the example of who is to be the husband of a woman married seven times.
“Here in this age people marry and are given in marriage,” “But those who are considered worthy to share in the age to come and the resurrection from the dead don’t marry or are given in marriage. They can’t die any longer; they’re like the angels and are children of God since they’re children of the resurrection. But on the question of whether the dead are raised, even Moses proved this when he wrote about the burning bush, when he calls the Lord, ‘the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ He is
not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him they all are alive.”
What is the Greatest Commandment? (Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-34)
As asked by the Scribes and Pharisees.
“The first commandment is, ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your spirit, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There’s no more important commandment than these.”
(Continued next week)
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TOMORROW MAY FINALLY COME - ON THURSDAY!!! OOPS - MAKE THAT NEXT WEEK NOW!!! OR PERHAPS NEXT WEEK!!!
Again another delay! The Contractor is frustrated to say the least, as he wastes time waiting for some small parts to be given to him. According to Peter, this does not happen elsewhere in Kenya - only in Western! So we wait some more.
It is 1 whole month since the poles and wiring were constructed.
NOW WE ARE REAL KENYANS!
Yesterday we received our ID Cards, that enable us to do many things, such as getting a driving license, free entry to other East African countries, register for the quite sophisticated phone banking system, and more.
The big day. Kathy signs for her card. Really feel part of the place now.
MY FRIENDS!
My (nameless) dog friend had 5 puppies, but only 2 are left. Survival of the fittest here
Only 1 left now!
BREAKING UP THE GROUND USING OX POWER!
Planting time for our strawberry plants, which we have multiplied over the summer. Will have a commercial crop this year.
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DAVID'S DOODLINGS
692. Show me faith. Show me works. And I will show you a faith that works.
693. Building faith takes time but good works are always ready and waiting.
694. How much faith does it take to do good works?
695. People come, people go, but needs go on forever.
696. Works reflect the light of Christ in us to a dark world.
697. Faith reflects our place in God, works reflect God's place in us.
698. Faith is internal, works external.
699. Works are the reflection of our faith to a disbelieving world.
700. Works are the single most convincing expression of our faith.
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TUESDAY TEACHINGS
THIS WEEK: A REVELATION OF..... DIVIDING THE WATERS (Part 11) ELISHA’S MINISTRY AS A PATTERN FOR THE CHURCH TODAY Part 2
The final 6 applications of the ministry of Elisha as a pattern to the church today. Amazing stuff!
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LAUGHING AT OURSELVES
***Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused***
*** Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others. ***
263. Sermons
The congregation liked their new clergyman, but were somewhat puzzled by his speaking style. His first sermon ran only 8 minutes; the second Sunday he spoke for 45 minutes; the third week he rattled on for an hour-and-a-half. That was enough for the Board to summon him for a little chat.
To their relief, Wilkerson had a ready explanation. "The Saturday before the first sermon, I had my teeth pulled and my mouth was still terribly sore. But, by the time a week had gone by, I'd gotten used to my new dentures." Here the minister paused, and blushed deeply. "And as for last Sunday . . . well, I'm afraid that I picked up my wife's set of teeth by mistake!"
QWIK QWIP: “People gather bundles of sticks to build bridges they never cross.”
264. Do Unto Others
The pastor’s car stalled at a stoplight. He tried to get it started, but nothing. The light turned green, and there he sat, frustrated and embarrassed, holding up traffic. The car behind could have gone around, but instead the driver added to his anguish by laying on the horn.
After another desperate attempt to get the car started, he got out and walked back to the honker. The man rolled down his window in surprise.
“Tell you what,” the pastor said. “You go start my car, and I’ll sit back here and honk the horn for you!”
265. No Excuse Sunday
To make it possible for everyone to attend church this Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday":
!!! Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in."
!!! There will be a special section with lounge chairs for those who feel that our pews are too hard.
!!! Eye drops will be available for those with tired eyes from watching TV late Saturday night.
!!! We will have steel helmets for those who say, "The roof would cave in if I ever came to church."
!!! Blankets will be furnished for those who think the church is too cold, and fans for those who say it is too hot.
!!! Scorecards will be available for those who wish to list the hypocrites present.
!!! Relatives and friends will be in attendance for those who can't go to church and cook dinner, too.
!!! We will distribute "Stamp Out Stewardship" buttons for those that feel the church is always asking for money.
!!! One section will be devoted to trees and grass for those who like to seek God in nature.
!!! Doctors and nurses will be in attendance for those who plan to be sick on Sunday.
!!! The sanctuary will be decorated with both Christmas poinsettias and Easter lilies for those who never have seen the church without them.
!!!We will provide hearing aids for those who can't hear the preacher and cotton balls for those who think he's too loud.
Hope to see you there!
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A DAVID MUSING
Have you ever been waiting for something in your life to arrive for a very long time?
The promised day finally comes and........ nothing!
I had such a day this week. After nearly a year since we applied, our registration as a provider for the Kenyan Government National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIF) for our hospital here in Kenya, finally had arrived. I was full of expectation and excitement, for now the hospital would finally become operationally self-sufficient.
What happened? We were le t down, once again through a Board Meeting that was cancelled.
I was completely and fully deflated, to say the least? How could this happen Lord? Will our testing never end?
JESUS IS STILL LORD!
Until next week.....
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU BLESS GOD
His servant and yours
David Tait
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