Sunday, August 12, 2012

Yes, From The Hand Of God!



Yes, From The Hand Of God.’
Ecclesiastes 2:24.
a)       These are not bad or wrong things.
b)      To eat food.
c)       To drink liquid.
d)      To find enjoyment in our toil.
e)       These things come from the Hand of God.
(This QT causes me to exclaim: Yes, From The Hand Of God)
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‘Prophecy.’
a)       1 Corinthians 14:3. The Gift of Prophecy is for:-
1-      Edification.
2-      Exhortation.
3-      Comfort.
b)      Acts 21:9. They prophesied but this did not make them prophets.
c)       1 Corinthians 14:4, 5 & 12. A person who prophesies builds up the Church.
d)      1 Corinthians 13:9. Is never complete.
e)       Romans 12:6. It is used in proportion to our Faith.
f)        1 Corinthians 14:29 & 32. It is always subject to judgment by others who prophesy.
g)      James 3:10-12. It can be judged by the Character of the person.
h)      1 Corinthians 14:1 & 39. This gift can be earnestly desired.
i)         1 Thessalonians 5:20. Are not to be despised.
j)         2 Corinthians 3:17. Comes as a result of the liberty in and of the Holy Spirit.
(Through this Second one I understand more about Prophecy)
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Chris.
Sometimes we have thoughts that are based on religious tradition rather than on the Word of God. God’s Word actually encourages us to eat, drink and find enjoyment rather than to fast and be miserable. I do not object to fasting but it should be led by the Holy Spirit and done for some special and specific reason.


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