Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet
Jn. 8 ... Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, 4They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. 5Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? 6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him.
They were using scripture to try to get Jesus to act to uphold the scripture but they were doing this to tempt him. They used the strongest possible temptation ... the upholding of scripture ... "after all, this is what Moses said to do so are you going along with the scripture?" they asked Jesus.
But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. 7So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. 8And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. 9And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
10When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee:
But neither did Jesus approve adultery therefore HE said to this woman:
"go, and sin no more."
There is a sin unto death. I Jn. 5 John said he did not say we should pray when someone commits a sin unto death.
I Jn. 5 ... If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. 17All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
A sin unto death would be if this woman went out and kept committing adultery after she was told by Jesus to "go, and sin no more".
There would then be no more sacrifice for that sin for to keep sinning would be to do following:
Heb. 10 ... For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
(Providing daily encouragement for the body of Christ by the Spirit of God to help the church in the end times.)
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
1 Cor. 10:13 ... Scripture: Shared by body of Christ
1 Corinthians 10:13 ... There hath no temptation taken you but such as
is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be
tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a
way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Exhortation: Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet
People often go about desiring to sin, looking for fornication partners. But we, who are of God, turn to God if we are tempted in any form of sin and God makes ways of escape for us because we want to escape and also because God is faithful.
No matter what the temptation, God is faithful and does not allow us to be tempted above that which we are able to handle ... and God does make a way to escape for us. I recall several times (in various temptations) that I called on God and asked HIM to help me and HE always did make a way of escape from that temptation.
Those who end up committing adultery and fornication want to commit adultery and fornication. They do not look for a way to escape nor seek God for way to escape because they want to do what they do and do not want a way of escape.
But for those who want a way of escape, God arranges it, one way or another.
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Here we have this remarkable report from Pam Padgett ...
My older sister had been at college two years when I started attending the same school. She dated a man who was a member of a fraternity, and she had become a member of the fraternity's "women's auxiliary", assisting with fraternity social functions. She was very excited for me to join the social circles she was in, and especially wanted me to meet members of the fraternity.
The first week of school my sister invited me to go to a student bar where many of the fraternity guys gathered on Thursday nights. I went, but found what was going on there to be so bad (lewdness, drunkenness, etc.) that I was unable to stay and I walked back to the dormitory.
A week or so later my sister asked if I'd go to an outdoor luau with one of the freshmen "pledges" at the fraternity. The luau site was about 20 miles away near a river, and there would be a campfire. The setting was very appealing to me, plus I was excited about having a date, and I agreed to go.
Then, a few days before the luau, my sister told me that arrangements had been made for one of the other fraternity guys to take me to the luau because my date would be spending the day at the luau site building a hut for us ... a young man I had never even met was building a hut "for us"!
Suddenly the reality of this luau became very clear to me. This was not going to be people sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows. The lewdness and drunkenness I had seen at the student bar was probably mild compared to what would be going on at this luau ... and I wouldn't be able to walk home.
I told my sister that I couldn't go along with this and did not want to go, but she kept insisting that it was too late for me to back out, that it was too late for this guy to find another date.
I turned very strongly to God, asking Him to somehow get me out of this situation. There seemed no way out. At one point I asked God to let me have appendicitis, preferring to be in a hospital having surgery than to go to this luau.
The morning of the luau I woke up and checked to see if I might have any pain that would indicate appendicitis, and was disappointed that I felt fine. I kept praying for God to somehow work this out. Time was really running out! When I looked outside, it was raining a little, but not much. However, the rain became heavier and heavier as the day went on.
Around 2 pm I received a call from the fraternity guy who planned to take me to the luau site. He told me how sorry he was to have to tell me this, but the luau had to be cancelled. The luau site had been totally flooded, washing away all the huts that had been built, which would include the hut my date had built for us. He told me how long the luau had been held at this same site (many years) and, although there had been rain at times in the past, nothing like this had ever happened before, flooding and causing the luau to be cancelled.
I rejoiced, knowing that God had delivered me.
Exhortation: Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet
People often go about desiring to sin, looking for fornication partners. But we, who are of God, turn to God if we are tempted in any form of sin and God makes ways of escape for us because we want to escape and also because God is faithful.
No matter what the temptation, God is faithful and does not allow us to be tempted above that which we are able to handle ... and God does make a way to escape for us. I recall several times (in various temptations) that I called on God and asked HIM to help me and HE always did make a way of escape from that temptation.
Those who end up committing adultery and fornication want to commit adultery and fornication. They do not look for a way to escape nor seek God for way to escape because they want to do what they do and do not want a way of escape.
But for those who want a way of escape, God arranges it, one way or another.
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Here we have this remarkable report from Pam Padgett ...
My older sister had been at college two years when I started attending the same school. She dated a man who was a member of a fraternity, and she had become a member of the fraternity's "women's auxiliary", assisting with fraternity social functions. She was very excited for me to join the social circles she was in, and especially wanted me to meet members of the fraternity.
The first week of school my sister invited me to go to a student bar where many of the fraternity guys gathered on Thursday nights. I went, but found what was going on there to be so bad (lewdness, drunkenness, etc.) that I was unable to stay and I walked back to the dormitory.
A week or so later my sister asked if I'd go to an outdoor luau with one of the freshmen "pledges" at the fraternity. The luau site was about 20 miles away near a river, and there would be a campfire. The setting was very appealing to me, plus I was excited about having a date, and I agreed to go.
Then, a few days before the luau, my sister told me that arrangements had been made for one of the other fraternity guys to take me to the luau because my date would be spending the day at the luau site building a hut for us ... a young man I had never even met was building a hut "for us"!
Suddenly the reality of this luau became very clear to me. This was not going to be people sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows. The lewdness and drunkenness I had seen at the student bar was probably mild compared to what would be going on at this luau ... and I wouldn't be able to walk home.
I told my sister that I couldn't go along with this and did not want to go, but she kept insisting that it was too late for me to back out, that it was too late for this guy to find another date.
I turned very strongly to God, asking Him to somehow get me out of this situation. There seemed no way out. At one point I asked God to let me have appendicitis, preferring to be in a hospital having surgery than to go to this luau.
The morning of the luau I woke up and checked to see if I might have any pain that would indicate appendicitis, and was disappointed that I felt fine. I kept praying for God to somehow work this out. Time was really running out! When I looked outside, it was raining a little, but not much. However, the rain became heavier and heavier as the day went on.
Around 2 pm I received a call from the fraternity guy who planned to take me to the luau site. He told me how sorry he was to have to tell me this, but the luau had to be cancelled. The luau site had been totally flooded, washing away all the huts that had been built, which would include the hut my date had built for us. He told me how long the luau had been held at this same site (many years) and, although there had been rain at times in the past, nothing like this had ever happened before, flooding and causing the luau to be cancelled.
I rejoiced, knowing that God had delivered me.
Stand fast
Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet
Phil. 4:1 ... Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
Stand fast in the Lord, the word given you by God through the Holy Spirit.
As I thought about this, immediately I was reminded of: your labour is not in vain in the Lord. I Cor. 15:58
This is something I choose to believe ... I write many exhortations ... they are not in vain for they are inspired by the Holy Spirit and have power to help those who believe and are food for us and help sustain us in these evil times.
For each of us who belong to God, the Holy Spirit gives us words which we can "stand on" in times of trial as we "wait" for that in which we hope. Focus on that word.
Phil. 4:1 ... Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
Stand fast in the Lord, the word given you by God through the Holy Spirit.
As I thought about this, immediately I was reminded of: your labour is not in vain in the Lord. I Cor. 15:58
This is something I choose to believe ... I write many exhortations ... they are not in vain for they are inspired by the Holy Spirit and have power to help those who believe and are food for us and help sustain us in these evil times.
For each of us who belong to God, the Holy Spirit gives us words which we can "stand on" in times of trial as we "wait" for that in which we hope. Focus on that word.
Faith building examples of deliverance
Pam Padgett ... teacher
Saul sought to kill David, but it was not the will of God for David to be killed by Saul, having chosen David to reign over Israel instead of Saul. And God continually provided a way for David to be delivered.
Reviewing how wonderfully God delivered David strengthens faith in God ... that God will bring about what He has said, is constantly aware of what we are facing, and is able to help us according to His will and purpose for us, nothing being impossible for God. Following are a few examples of God delivering David.
Saul tried to kill David with a javelin as David played music to help Saul when the evil spirit from the Lord was upon Saul. David was able to slip away, and his wife helped him escape. David fled to Samuel in Ramah, where God protected David in an amazing way ...
1 Samuel 19:18 So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelt in Naioth. 19 And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah. 20 And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied. 21 And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also. 22 Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah. 23 And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah. 24 And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore they say, Is Saul also among the prophets? 1Samuel 20:1 And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, ....
Three times Saul sent messengers to take David, and each time the Spirit of God came upon the messengers and they prophesied instead of taking David. This happened even when Saul, himself, went to Ramah. And David was able to flee.
At another time, God sent the prophet Gad to instruct David to not stay in the hold, but to go to Judah. David went to Judah as instructed ...
1 Samuel 22:5 And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.
In another example, when David and his men were at Keilah, Saul thought he could take David there. But when David heard that Saul planned to come to Keilah, David inquired of God and was told that Saul would come for him and that the men of Keilah would deliver David into Saul's hand. Being given this information, David and his men were able to escape from Keilah before Saul came ...
1 Samuel 23:7 And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars. 8 And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men. 9 And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod. 10 Then said David, O Lord God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. 11 Will the men of Keilah deliver me up into his hand? will Saul come down, as thy servant hath heard? O Lord God of Israel, I beseech thee, tell thy servant. And the Lord said, He will come down. 12 Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? And the Lord said, They will deliver thee up. 13 Then David and his men, which were about six hundred, arose and departed out of Keilah, and went whithersoever they could go. And it was told Saul that David was escaped from Keilah; and he forbare to go forth.
At yet another time, Saul and his men were on one side of a mountain while David and his men on the other side. Saul and his men were surrounding David and his men to take them when a messenger came to Saul telling him that the Philistines had invaded. Saul left searching for David, for a time, returning to fight against the Philistines ...
1 Samuel 23:25 Saul also and his men went to seek him. And they told David: wherefore he came down into a rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard that, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon. 26 And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them. 27 But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land. 28 Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth.
God chose to deliver David in various ways, but each way of deliverance worked. And even though Saul searched for David every day, God kept David safe ...
1 Samuel 23:14 ... And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.
Saul sought to kill David, but it was not the will of God for David to be killed by Saul, having chosen David to reign over Israel instead of Saul. And God continually provided a way for David to be delivered.
Reviewing how wonderfully God delivered David strengthens faith in God ... that God will bring about what He has said, is constantly aware of what we are facing, and is able to help us according to His will and purpose for us, nothing being impossible for God. Following are a few examples of God delivering David.
Saul tried to kill David with a javelin as David played music to help Saul when the evil spirit from the Lord was upon Saul. David was able to slip away, and his wife helped him escape. David fled to Samuel in Ramah, where God protected David in an amazing way ...
1 Samuel 19:18 So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelt in Naioth. 19 And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah. 20 And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied. 21 And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also. 22 Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah. 23 And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah. 24 And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore they say, Is Saul also among the prophets? 1Samuel 20:1 And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, ....
Three times Saul sent messengers to take David, and each time the Spirit of God came upon the messengers and they prophesied instead of taking David. This happened even when Saul, himself, went to Ramah. And David was able to flee.
At another time, God sent the prophet Gad to instruct David to not stay in the hold, but to go to Judah. David went to Judah as instructed ...
1 Samuel 22:5 And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.
In another example, when David and his men were at Keilah, Saul thought he could take David there. But when David heard that Saul planned to come to Keilah, David inquired of God and was told that Saul would come for him and that the men of Keilah would deliver David into Saul's hand. Being given this information, David and his men were able to escape from Keilah before Saul came ...
1 Samuel 23:7 And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars. 8 And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men. 9 And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod. 10 Then said David, O Lord God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. 11 Will the men of Keilah deliver me up into his hand? will Saul come down, as thy servant hath heard? O Lord God of Israel, I beseech thee, tell thy servant. And the Lord said, He will come down. 12 Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? And the Lord said, They will deliver thee up. 13 Then David and his men, which were about six hundred, arose and departed out of Keilah, and went whithersoever they could go. And it was told Saul that David was escaped from Keilah; and he forbare to go forth.
At yet another time, Saul and his men were on one side of a mountain while David and his men on the other side. Saul and his men were surrounding David and his men to take them when a messenger came to Saul telling him that the Philistines had invaded. Saul left searching for David, for a time, returning to fight against the Philistines ...
1 Samuel 23:25 Saul also and his men went to seek him. And they told David: wherefore he came down into a rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard that, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon. 26 And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them. 27 But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land. 28 Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth.
God chose to deliver David in various ways, but each way of deliverance worked. And even though Saul searched for David every day, God kept David safe ...
1 Samuel 23:14 ... And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.
Bible chapters
Please read the following:
I Cor. 10
Romans 7
I Cor. 15
Phil. 4
Ps. 46
1 Sam. 19, 22,23
I Cor. 10
Romans 7
I Cor. 15
Phil. 4
Ps. 46
1 Sam. 19, 22,23
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Deut. 31:8 ... Scripture: Shared by body of Christ
Deuteronomy 31:8 ... And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he
will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear
not, neither be dismayed.
Exhortation: Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet
Jn. 10 ... Jesus says ... and HE calleth His own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4And when He putteth forth His own sheep, He goeth before them, and the sheep follow Him: for they know His voice. 5And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
When things sound really strange, we need to look at that which was said as a "stop sign". We need to take that matter to God in prayer and let HIM establish our thoughts. For it says the sheep will not follow the voice of strangers.
For past two days, I've been dealing with minor secular matters. It is amazing how entangled we can be in the smallest thing. As I thought about this I realized the problem that was entangling me is I wanted these things resolved according to "my will". When I turned to God and asked that HIS will be done in both matters, everything turned into peace for me.
Exhortation: Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet
Jn. 10 ... Jesus says ... and HE calleth His own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4And when He putteth forth His own sheep, He goeth before them, and the sheep follow Him: for they know His voice. 5And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
When things sound really strange, we need to look at that which was said as a "stop sign". We need to take that matter to God in prayer and let HIM establish our thoughts. For it says the sheep will not follow the voice of strangers.
For past two days, I've been dealing with minor secular matters. It is amazing how entangled we can be in the smallest thing. As I thought about this I realized the problem that was entangling me is I wanted these things resolved according to "my will". When I turned to God and asked that HIS will be done in both matters, everything turned into peace for me.
No other gods before ME (says God)
Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet
Mt. 4 ... And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. 21And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. 22And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.
In these remarkable examples we see immediate obedience to the Word of God.
Peter and Andrew just walked away from their nets ... leaving all behind to follow the call of God.
James and John obeyed the call immediately and they left the ship and their faith and followed the call of God.
Ex. 30:3 ... Thou shalt have no other gods before ME.
Nothing and no one is before God. Everything is set aside to answer the call when God speaks.
Mk. 10 ,,, Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. 29And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, 30But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
One thing you want to be sure of is that it is God calling you to do something. If you think God is calling you, it would be good to pray and ask HIM for confirmations. That "spirit" that is bringing the "call" to you should be tried according to the instruction in I Jn. 4 ... (Please read: How to try the spirits to see if they are from God)
We need to answer the call of God immediately as soon as we have established it is God speaking to us.
But we do not want to be too anxious to go to a cross ... Jesus prayed 3 times about the cross set before HIM.
Be sure you are hearing from God ... and also you need to know the way to do the call once you are sure the call is from God.
Several years ago, at the church I was attending, a young married couple announced that God was sending them to Israel to "minister". They quit their jobs and went to Israel. In about a week they returned to Dallas. They said they couldn't speak the language there and couldn't do anything. I suspect they got all excited thinking God had selected them for a "great work" and they did not test the spirit to see if it really was God giving them these ideas. Church people are often very anxious to do things for God. But is it God speaking? That must be established first.
We pray asking for confirmation. We can also try that spirit when the ideas are brought to our mind. I Jn. 4 ...
Mt. 4 ... And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. 21And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. 22And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.
In these remarkable examples we see immediate obedience to the Word of God.
Peter and Andrew just walked away from their nets ... leaving all behind to follow the call of God.
James and John obeyed the call immediately and they left the ship and their faith and followed the call of God.
Ex. 30:3 ... Thou shalt have no other gods before ME.
Nothing and no one is before God. Everything is set aside to answer the call when God speaks.
Mk. 10 ,,, Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. 29And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, 30But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
One thing you want to be sure of is that it is God calling you to do something. If you think God is calling you, it would be good to pray and ask HIM for confirmations. That "spirit" that is bringing the "call" to you should be tried according to the instruction in I Jn. 4 ... (Please read: How to try the spirits to see if they are from God)
We need to answer the call of God immediately as soon as we have established it is God speaking to us.
But we do not want to be too anxious to go to a cross ... Jesus prayed 3 times about the cross set before HIM.
Be sure you are hearing from God ... and also you need to know the way to do the call once you are sure the call is from God.
Several years ago, at the church I was attending, a young married couple announced that God was sending them to Israel to "minister". They quit their jobs and went to Israel. In about a week they returned to Dallas. They said they couldn't speak the language there and couldn't do anything. I suspect they got all excited thinking God had selected them for a "great work" and they did not test the spirit to see if it really was God giving them these ideas. Church people are often very anxious to do things for God. But is it God speaking? That must be established first.
We pray asking for confirmation. We can also try that spirit when the ideas are brought to our mind. I Jn. 4 ...
Trusting in God not reasonings
Pam Padgett ... teacher
David heard that the Philistines were fighting against Keilah. He asked God whether he and his men should go fight against the Philistines. David was led by God to fight the Philistines and God delivered the Philistines into his hands, saving Keilah ...
1 Samuel 23:1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. 2 Therefore David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. 3 And David's men said unto him, Behold, we be afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we come to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines? 4 Then David enquired of the Lord yet again. And the Lord answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand. 5 So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.
After Keilah was saved from the Philistines, Saul heard that David was at Keilah and planned to come against David and his men there ...
1 Samuel 23:7 And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars. 8 And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.
Having saved the people of Keilah from the Philistines, it might seem reasonable to assume that David and his men would be safe at Keilah, that the inhabitants of Keilah would try to keep them safe from Saul.
But David turned to God and inquired about the matter ... whether Saul was planning to go to Keilah as David had heard, and whether the men of Keilah would turn David over to Saul if he came ....
1 Samuel 23:9 And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod. 10 Then said David, O Lord God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. 11 Will the men of Keilah deliver me up into his hand? will Saul come down, as thy servant hath heard? O Lord God of Israel, I beseech thee, tell thy servant. And the Lord said, He will come down. 12 Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? And the Lord said, They will deliver thee up.
When David heard what God said would happen, he believed what God said and took action based on this, leaving Keilah with his men ...
1 Samuel 23:13 Then David and his men, which were about six hundred, arose and departed out of Keilah, and went whithersoever they could go. And it was told Saul that David was escaped from Keilah; and he forbare to go forth.
David's trust was in God. He turned to God to find out what would happen, and he believed what God said, taking action according to the word God gave.
A report we've heard may, or may not, be true. There may be reason for concern, or we could be concerned for no reason. And what may appear in our minds to be "safe" may not be safe at all.
But God knows all things.
We are so fortunate as the New Testament church that we can turn to God directly in prayer, making our concerns and requests known to Him. And we can safely trust in what we hear from God about the matter, and take action based on that. Unlike what we may hear from other people or reason with our minds, what God tells us by the Holy Spirit will not fail.
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
David heard that the Philistines were fighting against Keilah. He asked God whether he and his men should go fight against the Philistines. David was led by God to fight the Philistines and God delivered the Philistines into his hands, saving Keilah ...
1 Samuel 23:1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. 2 Therefore David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. 3 And David's men said unto him, Behold, we be afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we come to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines? 4 Then David enquired of the Lord yet again. And the Lord answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand. 5 So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.
After Keilah was saved from the Philistines, Saul heard that David was at Keilah and planned to come against David and his men there ...
1 Samuel 23:7 And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars. 8 And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.
Having saved the people of Keilah from the Philistines, it might seem reasonable to assume that David and his men would be safe at Keilah, that the inhabitants of Keilah would try to keep them safe from Saul.
But David turned to God and inquired about the matter ... whether Saul was planning to go to Keilah as David had heard, and whether the men of Keilah would turn David over to Saul if he came ....
1 Samuel 23:9 And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod. 10 Then said David, O Lord God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. 11 Will the men of Keilah deliver me up into his hand? will Saul come down, as thy servant hath heard? O Lord God of Israel, I beseech thee, tell thy servant. And the Lord said, He will come down. 12 Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? And the Lord said, They will deliver thee up.
When David heard what God said would happen, he believed what God said and took action based on this, leaving Keilah with his men ...
1 Samuel 23:13 Then David and his men, which were about six hundred, arose and departed out of Keilah, and went whithersoever they could go. And it was told Saul that David was escaped from Keilah; and he forbare to go forth.
David's trust was in God. He turned to God to find out what would happen, and he believed what God said, taking action according to the word God gave.
A report we've heard may, or may not, be true. There may be reason for concern, or we could be concerned for no reason. And what may appear in our minds to be "safe" may not be safe at all.
But God knows all things.
We are so fortunate as the New Testament church that we can turn to God directly in prayer, making our concerns and requests known to Him. And we can safely trust in what we hear from God about the matter, and take action based on that. Unlike what we may hear from other people or reason with our minds, what God tells us by the Holy Spirit will not fail.
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
Bible chapters
Please read the following:
Deut. 31
Jn. 10
Mt. 4
Ex. 30
Mk. 10
I Jn. 4
Ps. 23
Ps. 32
1 Samuel 23
Prov. 3
Deut. 31
Jn. 10
Mt. 4
Ex. 30
Mk. 10
I Jn. 4
Ps. 23
Ps. 32
1 Samuel 23
Prov. 3
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Psalm 119:162 ... Scripture: Shared by body of Christ
Psalm 119:162 ... I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
Exhortation: Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet
Nothing is like the Word of God. The gates of hell cannot stand against the Word revealed to us by God. (Mt. 16) The word of God by the Holy Spirit is our comforter, eternal truth. Because of the Word of God, we live in peace and security on this present earth while people of this world strive for things of this world and stumble about in darkness always afraid. Because of the Word of God we are exalted above this present world and the things and people of this present world.
Nothing equals the Word of God.
The Word of God given us by HIS Spirit never fails.
Exhortation: Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet
Nothing is like the Word of God. The gates of hell cannot stand against the Word revealed to us by God. (Mt. 16) The word of God by the Holy Spirit is our comforter, eternal truth. Because of the Word of God, we live in peace and security on this present earth while people of this world strive for things of this world and stumble about in darkness always afraid. Because of the Word of God we are exalted above this present world and the things and people of this present world.
Nothing equals the Word of God.
The Word of God given us by HIS Spirit never fails.
Gaining all kingdoms of the world
Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet
Mt. 4 ... Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
In 1980, God gave me three words as I slept in the night: "Hartford, Seattle, KWJS" ... KWJS was a radio station. Withing a week I was broadcasting on radio on KWJS.
Shortly after that, my pastor at the time (Robert Tilton) told me that I needed to go to Michael Ellison Advertising Agency to let them help me set up radio stations around the USA and to work with me in staging meetings for the radio audience. Bob was represented by Ellison as were several "big time" ministers. He said, "They can help you a lot."
Ellison agreed to represent me and sent an agent to Dallas to meet with me.
One of the first things the agent "requested" (actually commanded) was for me to put the following on envelopes: "Send me your prayer requests."
I told him I didn't want to do that. He seemed shocked. I told him I don't want people turning to me for prayer. They should pray. They are to go directly to God through Jesus Christ, not though me.
As we tried to work together there were several other "requests" (commands) they made which I could not do. Within about 4 months, I received a phone call from my agent telling me they had decided to let several of their clients "go" and unfortunately I was one they were releasing.
I was devastated. I was in the "big time" ministry when I was with Ellison and now I was cast aside.
But God showed me I had not failed but passed a test. For God showed me things to do in ministry and things not to do. Ellison showed me to do opposite to those things. Ellison could promote me in ministry world. But I chose God and what HE said over Ellison.
To "worship" means "obey".
Mt. 16 ... Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
When something conflicts with the word of God but offers great reward on this earth, wisdom is to choose to go in way of God and to give up reward. And you must not deny the word God gives you even if that word causes you to suffer loss. God will repay you.
Fornication, adultery, greed, are all temptations fitting this.
Gal. 6 ... Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
If the offer made to you conflicts with that which God has told you or that which you see in the scriptures, and you go along with the offer and reject the word of God you put yourself in great danger and may end up being turned over to a reprobate mind, a mind devoid of God's wisdom, a mind without common sense.
Romans 1 ... And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
Mt. 4 ... Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
In 1980, God gave me three words as I slept in the night: "Hartford, Seattle, KWJS" ... KWJS was a radio station. Withing a week I was broadcasting on radio on KWJS.
Shortly after that, my pastor at the time (Robert Tilton) told me that I needed to go to Michael Ellison Advertising Agency to let them help me set up radio stations around the USA and to work with me in staging meetings for the radio audience. Bob was represented by Ellison as were several "big time" ministers. He said, "They can help you a lot."
Ellison agreed to represent me and sent an agent to Dallas to meet with me.
One of the first things the agent "requested" (actually commanded) was for me to put the following on envelopes: "Send me your prayer requests."
I told him I didn't want to do that. He seemed shocked. I told him I don't want people turning to me for prayer. They should pray. They are to go directly to God through Jesus Christ, not though me.
As we tried to work together there were several other "requests" (commands) they made which I could not do. Within about 4 months, I received a phone call from my agent telling me they had decided to let several of their clients "go" and unfortunately I was one they were releasing.
I was devastated. I was in the "big time" ministry when I was with Ellison and now I was cast aside.
But God showed me I had not failed but passed a test. For God showed me things to do in ministry and things not to do. Ellison showed me to do opposite to those things. Ellison could promote me in ministry world. But I chose God and what HE said over Ellison.
To "worship" means "obey".
Mt. 16 ... Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
When something conflicts with the word of God but offers great reward on this earth, wisdom is to choose to go in way of God and to give up reward. And you must not deny the word God gives you even if that word causes you to suffer loss. God will repay you.
Fornication, adultery, greed, are all temptations fitting this.
Gal. 6 ... Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
If the offer made to you conflicts with that which God has told you or that which you see in the scriptures, and you go along with the offer and reject the word of God you put yourself in great danger and may end up being turned over to a reprobate mind, a mind devoid of God's wisdom, a mind without common sense.
Romans 1 ... And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
Spiritual warfare
Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet
In the Bible, we have several sections of scripture showing us spiritual warfare.
Taking thoughts captive:
II Cor. 10 ... For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Thoughts come into our minds in various ways. The thought might come from the Spirit of God. The thought might come from a devil trying to lead us and even trying to imitate the Spirit of God.
We have to bring every thought into the obedience of Christ ... to obedience with the Word of God.
These thoughts must be examined.
One way to do this is through prayer, asking God to show the truth concerning that thought. Often when I do this I will be reminded of a scripture and by that I know if that thought is from God or from another spirit.
Please read: Dealing with destructive thoughts
Put on the whole armor of God:
Eph. 6 ... Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
When I was a new Christian, people kept telling me I needed to put on the whole armor of God. I would ask: How do I do that? The answer they frequently gave was to put on Jesus. But I didn't know how to put on Jesus and I didn't know what that meant.
One day, God explained to me how to put on the whole armor of God. You dress yourself in truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the word of God and prayer. 7 parts of armor.
Each part is important.
Concerning dressing in peace ... if we are troubled about anything ... if we dread anything ... we have not settled the matter with God through prayer. If we are striving with anyone, we have to take this to God. God might eliminate it with a word or God might have us go to that person to settle the matter. I've had both happen in my life. But it is essential that we live in peace. This does not mean compromising the truth for if we did that we would not be living in truth. But God has a way to help us when we belong to HIM.
Try the spirits to see whether they are from God:
I Jn. 4 ... Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Please read: How to try the spirits to see if they are from God
In the Bible, we have several sections of scripture showing us spiritual warfare.
Taking thoughts captive:
II Cor. 10 ... For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Thoughts come into our minds in various ways. The thought might come from the Spirit of God. The thought might come from a devil trying to lead us and even trying to imitate the Spirit of God.
We have to bring every thought into the obedience of Christ ... to obedience with the Word of God.
These thoughts must be examined.
One way to do this is through prayer, asking God to show the truth concerning that thought. Often when I do this I will be reminded of a scripture and by that I know if that thought is from God or from another spirit.
Please read: Dealing with destructive thoughts
Put on the whole armor of God:
Eph. 6 ... Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
When I was a new Christian, people kept telling me I needed to put on the whole armor of God. I would ask: How do I do that? The answer they frequently gave was to put on Jesus. But I didn't know how to put on Jesus and I didn't know what that meant.
One day, God explained to me how to put on the whole armor of God. You dress yourself in truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the word of God and prayer. 7 parts of armor.
Each part is important.
Concerning dressing in peace ... if we are troubled about anything ... if we dread anything ... we have not settled the matter with God through prayer. If we are striving with anyone, we have to take this to God. God might eliminate it with a word or God might have us go to that person to settle the matter. I've had both happen in my life. But it is essential that we live in peace. This does not mean compromising the truth for if we did that we would not be living in truth. But God has a way to help us when we belong to HIM.
Try the spirits to see whether they are from God:
I Jn. 4 ... Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Please read: How to try the spirits to see if they are from God
Though facing trouble, David helped those in his path
Pam Padgett ... teacher
Reading in 1 Samuel about David fleeing from Saul who sought to kill him, it stood out to me that David cared for the welfare of others even as he was being pursued and his own life was in danger. As he was able, he helped those needing his help.
David saw to it that his parents were safe while he was being hunted by Saul, taking them to dwell with the king of Moab ...
1 Samuel 22:3 And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me. 4 And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.
Saul had Ahimelech the priest and all his father's house and the city of Nob destroyed because Doeg reported that Ahimelech had helped David. But one of Ahimelech's sons, Abiathar escaped and came to David. David told Abiathar to stay with him and he would be safeguarded ....
1 Samuel 22:20 And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David. 21 And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the Lord 's priests. 22 And David said unto Abiathar, I knew it that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have occasioned the death of all the persons of thy father's house. 23 Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.
When David heard that the Philistines fought against Keilah, David didn't ignore their plight. He turned to God and asked if he should fight the Philistines, and was told to go save Keilah. When the men with David were afraid to go, David didn't let the matter drop. He again turned to God and was again told to go and that God would deliver the Philistines to him. So David and his men fought the Philistines and saved the inhabitants of Keilah ...
1 Samuel 23:1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. 2 Therefore David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. 3 And David's men said unto him, Behold, we be afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we come to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines? 4 Then David enquired of the Lord yet again. And the Lord answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand. 5 So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.
When the shepherds of Nabal were with David and his men, they were not harmed. One of Nabal's young men reported to Abigail that they were treated well and protected night and day by David and his men ...
1 Samuel 25:15 But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were in the fields: 16 They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.
Each of us face various problems, some larger and more serious than others. It can be helpful to consider that David cared about the welfare of others as well as his own. As he was able and led by God, he helped those who came across his path. Dealing well with others in the sight of God even in the midst of trouble.
Reading in 1 Samuel about David fleeing from Saul who sought to kill him, it stood out to me that David cared for the welfare of others even as he was being pursued and his own life was in danger. As he was able, he helped those needing his help.
David saw to it that his parents were safe while he was being hunted by Saul, taking them to dwell with the king of Moab ...
1 Samuel 22:3 And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me. 4 And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.
Saul had Ahimelech the priest and all his father's house and the city of Nob destroyed because Doeg reported that Ahimelech had helped David. But one of Ahimelech's sons, Abiathar escaped and came to David. David told Abiathar to stay with him and he would be safeguarded ....
1 Samuel 22:20 And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David. 21 And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the Lord 's priests. 22 And David said unto Abiathar, I knew it that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have occasioned the death of all the persons of thy father's house. 23 Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.
When David heard that the Philistines fought against Keilah, David didn't ignore their plight. He turned to God and asked if he should fight the Philistines, and was told to go save Keilah. When the men with David were afraid to go, David didn't let the matter drop. He again turned to God and was again told to go and that God would deliver the Philistines to him. So David and his men fought the Philistines and saved the inhabitants of Keilah ...
1 Samuel 23:1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. 2 Therefore David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. 3 And David's men said unto him, Behold, we be afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we come to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines? 4 Then David enquired of the Lord yet again. And the Lord answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand. 5 So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.
When the shepherds of Nabal were with David and his men, they were not harmed. One of Nabal's young men reported to Abigail that they were treated well and protected night and day by David and his men ...
1 Samuel 25:15 But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were in the fields: 16 They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.
Each of us face various problems, some larger and more serious than others. It can be helpful to consider that David cared about the welfare of others as well as his own. As he was able and led by God, he helped those who came across his path. Dealing well with others in the sight of God even in the midst of trouble.
Bible chapters
Please read the following:
Psa. 119
Mt. 16
Mt. 4
Gal. 6
Romans 1
Phil. 4
1 Sam. 22, 23, 25
Psa. 119
Mt. 16
Mt. 4
Gal. 6
Romans 1
Phil. 4
1 Sam. 22, 23, 25
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