In AWE of GOD's precision

1 Corinthians 2:10 

King James Version

10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: 

for the Spirit searcheth all things, 

yea, the deep things of God.

I don't know about you, but for myself, as born again watchman, I always listen to the HOLY SPIRIT's prompts.

Like last night, I was already prepared to sleep, when He made me review my late brother's timeline.

Of when he started feeling sick, and not able to work anymore, to the time he ended up in the hospital.

And this is what I found:

-- THREE days of medication, where it normally only took one day to get his feet going from gout.

-- FOUR days at home, trying to recuperate, where he preferred to be.

-- THIRTY-TWO days in the hospital, until JESUS took him home.

That's a total of 39 days my brother truly suffered.

Then, on a "hunch", of course -- it was SPIRIT's prompt -- I looked at my reference book regarding the number "39".

Ed. F. Vallowe's "Keys to Scripture Numerics" gave this lone verse:

2 Chronicles 16:12

King James Version

12 And Asa* in the thirty and ninth year of his reign 

was diseased in his feet, 

until his disease was exceeding great: 

yet in his disease he sought not to the Lord, 

but to the physicians.

And what an EXACT verse it was!

I nearly fell off my bed in awe.

It's almost everything my brother went through.

-- The number 39 (days for my brother; year for king Asa)

-- "diseased in the feet"

-- "until his disease was exceeding great"

-- "he sought not the Lord"

-- he sought the "physicians"

-- the number was connected with "DISEASE"

Taking note of where SPIRIT led me, I promised myself I'd work on this article today.

Simply because I am in awe of GOD.

That's really the bottom line.

He explains events and mysteries to the faithful, and curious.

His SPIRIT leads you to pure, perfect, and precise clues.

Even the EXACT verses.

GOD speaks through Scripture.

He spoke through the Numerics book.

In a way I can understand perfectly.

And in a way that amazes me.

Of course, my brother's troubles were beyond gout.

There were many other complications, thus the stay at ICU.

As I miss him dearly, GOD supplies verses that explain things.

Giving me strength, courage, clarity, and comfort.

He will make me get through this new challenge.

I know my brother was not a believer as I was.

I know he wasn't born again.

But as he bore through his pain, I spoke to him of JESUS.

How JESUS is "The MAGNIFICENT Healer".

I told him that doctors can only do so much.

But he must call on JESUS for help, health, and healing.

I don't know if he resisted, or if he believed.

But there was a time he woke up crying.

Or was he dreaming, and crying?

I honestly don't know.

But he cried his heart out, and I let him.

JESUS was probably communicating with him.

I really don't know, but it felt like it.

That moment was so sacred, I didn't want to interrupt.

I just let my brother go through his "process".

GOD gave me the gift of time in caring for my brother.

Those precious 39 days will forever remain in my memory.

Even as I have watched over my brother most of his life.

It is an honor being assigned to watch over him as he fell ill.

Who could have known he would eventually go home, but GOD?

Genesis 2:7

King James Version

7 And the Lord God formed man 

of the dust of the ground, 

and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; 

and man became a living soul.

Ecclesiastes 12:7

King James Version

7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: 

and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

James 4:14-15

King James Version

14 Whereas ye know not 

what shall be on the morrow. 

For what is your life? 

It is even a vapour, 

that appeareth for a little time, 

and then vanisheth away.

15 For that ye ought to say, 

If the Lord will, we shall live, 

and do this, or that.

Cherish every moment with your loved ones.

Honor GOD above everything else.

Love others, as JESUS taught us.

Be quick to hear the call of those suffering.

There is joy in volunteering to care for others.

The important thing is caring for them, as best as we can.

Even with the limited knowledge we all have.

Our desire must always be to love others, and please the LORD.

Interestingly, two days before my brother got sick, I was praying to JESUS.

To please lead me to people who need help.

And to let Him teach me what to think, say, and do.

And that I don't want to miss a cry, or a call.

Two days after, He led me to my brother.

That's why I volunteered to care for him.

He's the "assignment" given me.

My brother passed on in the 6th.

It's now the 18th -- 12 days after.

The number 12 is "GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION".

That's how the LORD presides -- always in perfection.

GOD kept me busy, so I won't be sad.

He is truly merciful.

I remember many fond moments about my brother.

He lived simply, and left simply.

GOD bless my beloved brother, Ramon!

We shall see each other one day again.

And in that time,

Revelation 21:4

King James Version

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; 

and there shall be no more death, 

neither sorrow, nor crying, 

neither shall there be any more pain: 

for the former things are passed away.

*INTERESTING note:

In Christian Answers, "Asa" means "physician".

Specifically, he was third king of Judah, and fifth king of the House of David, at one time.

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Quirky BIBLE studies

 

1 Timothy 6:19

King James Version

19 Laying up in store for themselves 

a good foundation against the time to come, 

that they may lay hold on eternal life.

There is a way to study the Bible.

Simply, easily, and happily.

Here's how I got to do it.

And surely, it was not by self.

Strangely, or because it's my personality, the SPIRIT of GOD taught me differently, the day GOD made me born again in 2019.

He taught me to study the Bible quietly, at home, with not much coaching from others, but mostly through the ministrations of the, HOLY SPIRIT each moment.

SPIRIT made things very clear, and systematic, for me.

And if it's not clear, all I do is compare the King James Version, or KJV, with other Bible versions.

Eventually, SPIRIT and I developed a cool, self-teaching tool which we called "WORD study".

SPIRIT teaches me to teach myself.

That I may also teach others.

Early on, SPIRIT taught me to take any verse, a word at a time, or a phrase at a time.

2 Timothy 2:15

King James Version

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, 

a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, 

rightly dividing the word of truth.

I was learning quite effortlessly, so much so, SPIRIT and I ended up with 62 blogs so far.

Triggered by verses I'd hear from sermons, I found myself creating new blogs addressing certain themes, relevant to the times.

My eyes and ears were always open to the WORD of GOD.

He'd always give me clues, or prompts, and I'd be on it.

I also found, I don't get lost having so many blogs.

SPIRIT helps me organize everything, linking each blog, to the other.

Now, it's one, seamless whole.

All focusing on the WORD of GOD, as taught by SPIRIT, in honor of JESUS, for the GLORY of GOD.

Surely, GOD's way would be different for you.

And then again, my method might just work for you.

Assuming you're not born again yet, here's how it goes.

Or at least, this is how it went for me:

Accept you know nothing, and GOD will give you everything.

Acknowledge the sins you've committed.

Ask GOD for forgiveness.

Desire to become a new person.

Ask to know GOD's TRUTH.

Wait for His answer.

Being made born again by GOD is really astounding.

Others have tried; only GOD was able to make me born again.

He will then anoint you with His SPIRIT.

After which, all your lessons will begin.

Even if you've never touched a Bible before, you will be surprised at how easy it is to understand, and how easy it is to find answers about your life, work, future, and relationships.

The SPIRIT of GOD is "teacher of all things".

John 14:26

King James Version

26 But the Comforter, 

which is the Holy Ghost, 

whom the Father will send in my name, 

he shall teach you all things, 

and bring all things to your remembrance, 

whatsoever I have said unto you.

Now that you're born again, every time you have a question, pray to JESUS.

He promised to pray to the FATHER to send us the Father's SPIRIT, to guide us.

John 14:16

King James Version

16 And I will pray the Father, 

and he shall give you another Comforter, 

that he may abide with you for ever;

And every time you pray, wait for an answer.

The LORD will surely answer your questions.

I find, JESUS answers me immediately -- through key words, or phrases, which I search for online.

And they lead me to many verses.

I let SPIRIT choose the appropriate verse to use for our blogs.

My prayers are often accompanied by tears, because of the things I have in my heart.

I dearly wish to know GOD's TRUTH.

I dearly wish to know His WILL.

My only objective in prayer, is obedience.

Only GOD knows what's good for us.

I cannot pray for something that's not His will.

I leave EVERYTHING up to Him.

That's what being born again means.

You believe in JESUS.

You pray to Him.

You study the Bible.

You live by the Bible.

You share the Bible.

If you're really serious at wanting to understand the Bible, and to better self, and life, all you have to do is pray to GOD.

Be childlike with the FATHER.

JESUS encouraged us to be.

Matthew 18:3-4

King James Version

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself 

as this little child, 

the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Tell Him what is in your heart.

Even as He already knows.

Matthew 6:8

King James Version

8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: 

for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, 

before ye ask him.

Approach GOD with all humility.

For we really know nothing.

Save for GOD.

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NO desire for sophistication

 

Matthew 18:3

King James Version

3 And said, Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

The true born again, has no desire for sophistication.

We like simple.

Just Scripture.

To the believer, Scripture is easy to understand.

SPIRIT makes it so.

We rely totally on Scripture.

For its many merits.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

King James Version

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, 

and is profitable for doctrine, 

for reproof, 

for correction, 

for instruction in righteousness:

17 That the man of God may be perfect, 

thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

We have no desire for philosophy.

No desire to be a scholar.

We turn to SCRIPTURE.

We listen to SPIRIT.

The WORD of GOD suffices.

Answers all the questions we present.

Fills our heart with the answers.

Teaches us everything about GOD.

Teaches us about our destiny.

Explains to us the world's ways.

Instructs us what work to do.

Leads us to JESUS.

Lights our path.

Saves us.

What other education would we need?

All we've learned in the past, have been set aside.

They must conform to Scripture.

If they do not serve the WORD of GOD, we set it aside.

The WORD of GOD is JESUS.

John 1:1

King James Version

1 In the beginning was the Word, 

and the Word was with God, 

and the Word was God.

John 1:14

King James Version

14 And the Word was made flesh, 

and dwelt among us, 

(and we beheld his glory, 

the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) 

full of grace and truth.

Revelation 19:11-13

King James Version

11 And I saw heaven opened, 

and behold a white horse; 

and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, 

and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, 

and on his head were many crowns; 

and he had a name written, 

that no man knew, 

but he himself.

13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: 

and his name is called The Word of God.

If the WORD of GOD is the Bible, and JESUS is the WORD of GOD, then JESUS is the BIBLE.

Believing in JESUS means, we believe in the Bible.

Believing in the Bible means, we believe in JESUS.

As born again, we serve Him alone.

That's why we urge believers to LIVE by the BIBLE.

It holds all of GOD's TRUTH.

And yes, JESUS loves children.

And we love Him, too.

Matthew 19:14

King James Version

14 But Jesus said, 

Suffer little children, 

and forbid them not, 

to come unto me: 

for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

That's why we remain childlike with the LORD.

Forever obedient to His will.

PEACE reigns in our heart.

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