Suffering is Not for Wimps...

Mitzi Hopper Sahawneh 

Yes. I think about the proverb (I think) that says that all things happen to the just and unjust alike. It comes from the fall I believe. If it is God's will, we can avoid illness---- or maybe is that we just do not ask? 

Suffering is a part of our lives, Christian or not. But we know that we are taught about suffering in God's Word. James says it produces perseverance--- which makes me think that we are actually strengthened enduring illnesses. We think of illnesses as BAD but apparently, they actually work good for us. We are told to expect it-- God has taught us in His word to prepare us. 

In talking about physical sickness in particular--- I know that when I get sick to the point that I am bed ridden--- I pray...... ALOT! Many times, I believe God used that sickness to bring me closer to Him in prayer instead of me doing all the other things I would have been doing.

Suffering is a blessing because when it is lifted, we appreciate wellness more. When we take our health for granted (which I realize while I am typing this that God is showing me I need to be thankful to Him right now for my health) can become ungrateful. 

Also, look at what happens when we are sick. We tell others and they pray for us. There is a sense of need for others--- and others 'share in' the illness so to speak. We learn unity.l

When we glorify God in illness--- that is the grace of God at work-- 

So I think illnesses are needed to produce things that cannot be produced otherwise. It is a spiritual reality that does not make sense in the world's way of thinking. We know that our suffering here produces for us a better weight in glory.

This is where faith comes in and the Spirit imparting the truth of God's Word to us--- do we believe this or not? Do we really believe what God says when he says that it is producing a better weight in glory? If we do, then we can endure with at thankful heart and praise to God. 

If we doubt this, then we are left to try to rationalize in the flesh-- hopeless----

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16 Dead Bodies Confirmed Resurrected from the Dead

We say we serve a risen Savior.  We say He's in the world today.  Yet, periodically when He shows up we are skeptical.  We wonder how an event was rigged or maybe the participants were confused or motivated to share stories to build a God they wished was real.  It is all very vexing...

There was a time in my Christian life when I would quickly discount the modern day miracles of our times.  It was easier to say the events shared were someone's over active imagination and that miraculous gifts were given to apostles of times past.  I think there is some truth in that attitude, but not the whole truth.

I am inclined to believe miraculous events occurred in times past, because the hearts of the people were fertile for miracles.  The hearts were prime for seeing God at work in very real and tangible ways.  I think in America and much of the world, our hearts are not primed for the active participation of God.  But, every once in a while someone comes along with a heart after God and He loves it.  He chooses to actively participate in their life and those near Him.

Below is an accounting of a God Spot brilliant displayed among of people in need.  You will need to choose whether you believe in a God that empowers others to raise people from the dead.  It is your choice.  What will you do with it?

Caleme, Teresopolis

16 Dead Bodies Confirmed Resurrected from the Dead

Sunday, January 16, 2011

CALEME, TERESOPOLIS, Brazil – People of the barrio of Caleme have witnessed Saturday 5 dead bodies raised from the dead in the street. Another 10 bodies from the morgue have been raised to life. One woman who drowned and was dead was also raised back to life. The people in Caleme reported that 5 American men went near the 5 bodies and yelled, “Rise and live in the name of Jesus.” The dead bodies started to shake and stood up and walked and are alive. 

At the nearby morgue, there were 10 dead bodies in the hallway. People said that 5 foreign women went near the bodies and said, “Rise and live in the name of Jesus.” The dead bodies shook and stood up shaking and walking and were alive. People were screaming, yelling. Riot at the barrio of Caleme. 

These 5 dead bodies in the street of Caleme have been dead since Wednesday January 12. The 10 dead bodies in the morgue have been left in the hallway since Wednesday. People have talked to the dead risen. They were still weak but were able to talk and they said, “I was in a dark place many people crying, shouting. Was I asleep? Now I am alive!” “I know I was dead. I was in a dark, ugly place. I do not know what happened, but I am back to life. God is alive.” 

The families of these dead are celebrating and happy. There has been hope in Caleme since Saturday.

Original commentary on the life giving miracle... http://healingherald.org/2011/01/16-flood-victims-raised-from-the-dead-in-brazil/ 

Pictures of the tragedy... http://www.aolnews.com/tag/teresopolis/photo/ 

Thank you Jim Taylor of Facebook for this link.

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The greatest HOPE ever is found in Jesus.

"I am the vine. You are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, brings forth much fruit; for, without me, you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is a branch that is cut off and will wither. Men gather these and cast them into the fire to be burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, all that you ask will be done. This is how my Father is glorified; that you bear much fruit and, by doing so, are my disciples."~Jesus

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Matt Needs Your Help in Many Ways. Read on....

Matt's white count is very, very low as of yesterday so his immune system is very weak.  He has been able to stay home for a couple of weeks and just go to hospital for platelets and transfusions, but this morning he started running a fever in the midst of a plumbing crisis at their home.....as Georgia says, when it rains, it pours in more ways than one.  Matt was admitted back in the hospital mid-day and they are pumping him full of antibiotics and fever reducers.  Doctors are also trying to discover source of infection in his body.

 

Please be a warrior and pray with your full armour.  Pray also for his mother who has to be growing weary of this marathon illness.  Georgia is the primary caregiver in the family.  She wants to keep up with everything that happens to Matt and I know she has to be exhausted. 

 

I pray "Lord, give her strength and a renewed vitality to face whatever comes her way.  Let her find a way to continue to minister to her son and Lord, let her see some victories along the way.  Guide the doctors as they search for the source of this infection and bring it under control.  Give the whole family hope and faith that grows like a bright flame that can never be darkened.  Amen"

 

Also, if you go to the blog, please remember to click on the google ads so $$$$ can be credited to Matt's medical expenses which are mounting at a rapid rate.  Georgia tells me to check out Amazon in the upper left corner and if I need to purchase anything, try to purchase thru Amazon and Matt will be credited.

 

Miriam Trainer

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God is Glorified When We Pray Ridiculous Prayers of Faith.

I have an adult nephew who was diagnosed with cancer in his shoulder.
I don't know exactly what the procedure was to be, but it involved
removing ribs and part of his shoulder blade. This work would be
done in the course of gaining access to the tumor. The whole idea of
this dramatic surgery was scary for family and friends of Todd.

When fact is stated by people with the skill set and knowledge to be
credible in their revelation, prayer becomes problematic for many. If
a doctor says you are going to die from some rare disease, it can
destroy your faith. It seems so ridiculous to begin praying in the
face of fact. I mean after-all, fact is the doctor says you are
dying. It would seem the best prayer you could pray would be that the
passing would be of little pain and you'd have time to get your
affairs in order.

Years back, my dad was diagnosed with terminal leukemia on a Friday.
On Monday he both checked into and out of the hospital. What
happened? Sometime between Friday and Monday, my dad was healed of
cancer. My dad was a man of prayer.

Years later, I was diagnosed with terminal cancer on Friday and the
doctor said i likely only had a few months to live. On Monday, a
specialist told me nothing was wrong with me and forget about what the
previous doctor said. What happened? I was healed.

Todd was diagnosed with cancer. Todd now does not have cancer. Todd
has a non-cancerous tumor that is invasive in nature. Surgery is
scheduled. I have but one question to ask.

Is it ridiculous to ask God for a total and complete healing of Todd?

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I'll rescue you, then throw you a party!

Psalm 91 - The Message

You who sit down in the High God's presence, spend the night in
Shaddai's shadow,
Say this: "God, you're my refuge.
I trust in you and I'm safe!"

That's right—he rescues you from hidden traps,
shields you from deadly hazards.

His huge outstretched arms protect you—
under them you're perfectly safe;
his arms fend off all harm.

Fear nothing—not wild wolves in the night,
not flying arrows in the day,
Not disease that prowls through the darkness,
not disaster that erupts at high noon.

Even though others succumb all around,
drop like flies right and left,
no harm will even graze you.

You'll stand untouched, watch it all from a distance,
watch the wicked turn into corpses.

Yes, because God's your refuge,
the High God your very own home,
Evil can't get close to you,
harm can't get through the door.

He ordered his angels
to guard you wherever you go.

If you stumble, they'll catch you;
their job is to keep you from falling.

You'll walk unharmed among lions and snakes,
and kick young lions and serpents from the path.

"If you'll hold on to me for dear life," says God,
"I'll get you out of any trouble.

I'll give you the best of care
if you'll only get to know and trust me.

Call me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times;
I'll rescue you, then throw you a party.

I'll give you a long life,
give you a long drink of salvation!"

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Great thoughts on the Trinity by a Janet, a Facebook friend.

Janet Rice Sloane to Pieter (a Facebook friend), a few questions- who
do you say Christ Jesus is? (Is he an uncreated being as the Father
is? Has the Son always existed just as the Father has always existed).
Do you think we eventually end up as Jesus, as an un-created god-like
being? do you believe Jesus is coming back in the flesh to reign on
this earth? Why does Jesus say I go to sit at the right hand of the
Father and I will send another- the Spirit of Truth, the Comforter. He
speaks of Holy Spirit in the third person, not in first person
grammatical.

According to scripture, as far as I can logically reason, YHVH has
manifested Himself to mankind in three divine Persons: Abba [the
Father], Yeshua [literally "Salvation," the Son] and Ruach HaKodesh
[the Holy Spirit, literally "Breath"]. Yet all three Persons have but
one Name - God is Echdut (this One God may be referred to as Hashalush
Hakkadosh).

Thus, I believe that the Godhead eternally exists in three persons,
HaAv (the Father), HaBen (the Son) and Ruach Hakodesh (the Holy
Spirit), (Hashalush Hakadosh) and these three constitute ONE (echad)
God being coequal, cosubstantial, coeternal, and have the same
attributes, nature, perfections, and is worthy of the same worship,
confidence and obedience (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19,20; Mark
12:29; John 1:14; Acts 5:3,4; II Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:13;
Revelation 1:35).

The New Testament doctrine of the Trinity is evident in such a verse
as John 15:26, where the Lord Jesus said: "But when the Comforter is
come whom I will send unto you from the Father, He shall testify of
me."

Jesus doesn't send himself unto us or testify and glorify himself,
that is another's job, and that other is the Holy Spirit.

So we are in disagreement about the Trinity. Some of your thoughts are
provocative and extremely strange, but i will ponder as all knowledge
is useful.
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