WHAT were you BORN for?

 

GOD to prophet Jeremiah:

Jeremiah 1:5

King James Version

5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; 

and before thou camest forth out of the womb 

I sanctified thee, 

and I ordained thee a prophet 

unto the nations.

Ever wondered what you were born for?

I used to marvel at people who seemed so in place.

So organized, so sure of who they were.

So sure of what they wanted to be when they grew up.

Ask most kids, and they'd know.

I don't think I had that gift.

It took me a long time to know.

Through lots of hits, and misses.

Late bloomer, some would say.

All I knew is that I loved to sketch, paint, write, and read.

For the longest time, I didn't really know my place in the world.

Only by being born again did all come into place.

Now I knew the reason for those things.

For all the odd jobs.

GOD wanted me to write.

He wanted me to create many blogs, books, and posts.

So I could tell you all I came to know.

If I had not been born again, I'd probably be still coasting along.

Searching.

Waiting.

Praying.

GOD had been watching me, all along.

He made me go through many experiences.

Sweet, sour, painful.

All lessons to learn from.

Everything has a purpose in GOD's world.

All your gifts and talents blossom, when GOD is in your heart.

ESPECIALLY if you desire to serve others well.

And to SERVE Him.

Serving Him means you love Him.

Serving others means you love them.

That you are listening to what JESUS taught you.

You are able to make full use of your gifts, because the SPIRIT of GOD is in you.

And because He is, you are eternally humbled, and grateful.

By ourselves, without JESUS, what could we do?

John 15:5

King James Version

5 I am the vine, 

ye are the branches: 

He that abideth in me, 

and I in him, 

the same bringeth forth much fruit: 

for without me ye can do nothing.

Waste not those gifts that you have.

Don't worry if you can't figure it all out yet.

Don't worry if you're not being paid your worth.

Who knows your true worth?

Only GOD does.

Get to know Him first, and you will know your true worth.

Serve others, as SPIRIT guides you, and you will do just fine.

If there seems to be chaos in your life right now, know that you need to seek GOD.

You need to pray to Him.

If you got fired at your job, surely, it's for GOD's purpose.

He may want you to seek Him, to serve Him, or to change jobs.

There is a message, in every challenge.

Sometimes, it's pure common sense.

All I know, from being in the world long enough, is that EVERYTHING serves GOD's purpose.

Unbelievers won't be able to figure it out.

Only by believing in JESUS, in having His SPIRIT in us, will things become clear.

I assure you of that.

Focus on CHRIST alone.

Colossians 3:1-2

King James Version

3 If ye then be risen with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.

Why?

Let Scripture answer you.

Luke 16:15

King James Version

15 And he said unto them, 

Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; 

but God knoweth your hearts: 

for that which is highly esteemed among men 

is abomination in the sight of God.

Make use of the gifts GOD gave you.

That you may better serve others.

Don't focus on money, or possessions.

We were meant to love.

That's really what work is for.

Mark 12:30

King James Version

30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God 

with all thy heart, 

and with all thy soul, 

and with all thy mind, 

and with all thy strength: 

this is the first commandment.

Mark 12:31

King James Version

31 And the second is like, 

namely this, 

Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 

There is none other commandment greater than these.

Matthew 22:40

King James Version

40 On these two commandments 

hang all the law and the prophets.

PRAY, to know, what you were born for.

Pray, to know, how to love.

GOD has much to tell you.

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The SEARCH is OVER

 

John 4:10

King James Version

10 Jesus answered and said unto her, 

If thou knewest the gift of God, 

and who it is that saith to thee, 

Give me to drink; 

thou wouldest have asked of him, 

and he would have given thee living water.

I was once a very thirsty person.

Always thirsting for knowledge.

Always searching for truth.

That thirst was finally quenched, when GOD made me born again.

It started out strangely that day.

Where it seemed to be a fruitless day, everything finally came to fruition.

The HOLY SPIRIT of GOD led me to two Bible prophecy videos which started the ball rolling.

The knowledge that this is a very disturbed world.

A world waiting for correction.

That we are all steeped in sin.

That, only by GOD's GRACE, are we still standing here.

That JESUS is our only HOPE.

That He is our only TRUTH.

That LIFE springs from Him.

That He is the ONLY WAY back to GOD.

Many things the HOLY SPIRIT taught me.

Every moment of the day, for nearly 33 months, straight.

It's all on my blogs, and books.

The BIBLE has so many treasures.

Apostle John said something significant:

John 21:25

King James Version

25 And there are also many other things 

which Jesus did, 

the which, 

if they should be written every one, 

I suppose that even the world itself 

could not contain the books that should be written. 

Amen.

Now that GOD led me to the Bible, I am happy, peaceful, grateful, content, blessed.

For the Bible holds GOD's TRUTH.

The search is over.

I've found truth, through Scripture.

The Holy Spirit teaches me each day.

He makes Scripture easy to understand.

Especially if you have a childlike heart.

A very eager, teachable, open heart.

With no sense of pride, or ego.

With no sense of entitlement.

Just meekness, at how little we understand GOD's WAYS.

But through the Bible, we can begin to.

Living by the Bible has become my main focus now.

It tells me everything I need to be, think, say, and do.

To be acceptable in the eyes of GOD.

There is no desire to be accepted by the world.

There is only a desire that all listen to the WORD of GOD.

Before it becomes too late.

GOD did not forget me.

He knew I searched for Him.

All my life.

He knew, I wouldn't stop, till I did.

And He was just there, watching my goings-on.

Knowing how very thirsty I was.

Knowing only through Him, could I find nourishment.

I thirst no more.

John 4:14

King James Version

14 But whosoever drinketh of the water 

that I shall give him shall never thirst; 

but the water that I shall give him 

shall be in him a well of water 

springing up into everlasting life.

Isaiah 12:2-3

King James Version

2 Behold, 

God is my salvation; 

I will trust, 

and not be afraid: 

for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; 

he also is become my salvation.

3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water 

out of the wells of salvation.

John 10:10

King James Version

10 The thief cometh not, 

but for to steal, 

and to kill, 

and to destroy: 

I am come that they might have life, 

and that they might have it more abundantly.

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WHO are BORN of GOD?

 

John 3:5-7

King James Version

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

Are you born of GOD?

How do you know you are born of GOD?

What does it mean to be "born of GOD"?

Here's what Scripture specifically says:

1 John 3:9

King James Version

9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; 

for his seed remaineth in him: 

and he cannot sin, 

because he is born of God.

1 John 5:1

King James Version

5 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ 

is born of God: 

and every one that loveth him that begat 

loveth him also that is begotten of him.

1 John 5:4-5

King James Version

4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: 

and this is the victory that overcometh the world, 

even our faith.

5 Who is he that overcometh the world, 

but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

1 John 5:18

King James Version

18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; 

but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, 

and that wicked one toucheth him not.

John 1:12-13

King James Version

12 But as many as received him, 

to them gave he power to become the sons of God, 

even to them that believe on his name:

13 Which were born, 

not of blood, 

nor of the will of the flesh, 

nor of the will of man, 

but of God.

In summary, those born of GOD have the following characteristics:

1. He does not commit sin.

2. He believes JESUS is the CHRIST.

3. He overcomes the world.

4. He is able to overcome the world because he believes JESUS is the SON of GOD.

5. He does not commit sin, and thus is not touched by the wicked one.

If you are all that, then you know YOU are of GOD.

1 John 5:19

King James Version

19 And we know that we are of God, 

and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

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ENDURANCE

 

Psalm 46:10

King James Version

10 Be still, 

and know that I am God: 

I will be exalted among the heathen, 

I will be exalted in the earth.

What is a good enough reason to bear things?

To endure, to the end?

To  continue living?

To wait it out?

There are many WONDERFUL reasons to.

Young people seem impatient.

To succeed, to go out into the world, to marry, to have a family.

Wisdom comes from age, as they say.

Wisdom also comes from pain.

At having suffered much.

At realization.

Especially when you become GOD's own.

And are instructed by JESUS, SPIRIT, and SCRIPTURE.

You begin to understand the reason for all pain.

The reason for all hardship.

The reason for all challenges.

And you grow in grace, knowing the HAND of GOD is in EVERYTHING.

Never again do you question the ways of GOD.

You accept what you are given.

You work with the cards you're dealt with.

Everything has been predestined for you by GOD

Jeremiah 29:11-12

King James Version

11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, 

saith the Lord, 

thoughts of peace, 

and not of evil, 

to give you an expected end.

12 Then shall ye call upon me, 

and ye shall go and pray unto me, 

and I will hearken unto you.

GROWING in GRACE means you surrender to GOD's POWER.

Only GOD has figured out things.

He is MASTER, and CREATOR.

The true born again prays to JESUS, sits still, and waits.

Until such time the SPIRIT of GOD gives you a prompt.

Then you'll know what to think, speak, and do.

In consonance with GOD's will.

There is peace in sitting still.

In waiting upon the LORD.

Isaiah 40:31

King James Version

31 But they that wait upon the Lord 

shall renew their strength; 

they shall mount up with wings as eagles; 

they shall run, 

and not be weary; 

and they shall walk, 

and not faint.

JESUS did say:

Matthew 24:13

King James Version

13 But he that shall endure unto the end, 

the same shall be saved.

In JESUS is GREAT POWER.

EVERYTHING obeys Him.

Mark 4:37-39

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37 And there arose a great storm of wind, 

and the waves beat into the ship, 

so that it was now full.

38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, 

asleep on a pillow: 

and they awake him, 

and say unto him, 

Master, 

carest thou not that we perish?

39 And he arose, 

and rebuked the wind, 

and said unto the sea, 

Peace, be still. 

And the wind ceased, 

and there was a great calm.

Put your faith in the LORD, and MASTER, of everything.

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JESUS is the WAY

 John 8:24

King James Version

24 I said therefore unto you, 

that ye shall die in your sins: 

for if ye believe not that I am he, 

ye shall die in your sins.

Do you believe in JESUS?

What makes JESUS the WAY?

What does "the way" mean?

Scripture makes things clear.

JESUS is the WAY back to GOD.

John 14:6

King James Version

6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, 

the truth, 

and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, 

but by me.

JESUS is the WAY to the SPIRIT of GOD.

Matthew 3:11

King James Version

11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. 

but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, 

whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: 

he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, 

and with fire:

JESUS is the WAY to ETERNAL LIFE.

John 3:16

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

JESUS is the WAY to SALVATION.

Acts 4:12

King James Version

12 Neither is there salvation in any other: 

for there is none other name under heaven 

given among men, 

whereby we must be saved.

JESUS is the WAY to see and know GOD.

John 14:7

King James Version

7 If ye had known me, 

ye should have known my Father also: 

and from henceforth ye know him, 

and have seen him.

JESUS is the WAY to GODLINESS.

1 Timothy 3:16

King James Version

16 And without controversy 

great is the mystery of godliness: 

God was manifest in the flesh, 

justified in the Spirit, 

seen of angels, 

preached unto the Gentiles, 

believed on in the world, 

received up into glory.

JESUS is the WAY to TRUTH.

John 8:31-32

King James Version

31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, 

If ye continue in my word, 

then are ye my disciples indeed;

32 And ye shall know the truth, 

and the truth shall make you free.

JESUS is the WAY to GRACE.

John 1:17

King James Version

17 For the law was given by Moses, 

but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

JESUS is the WAY to FORGIVENESS.

1 John 1:9

King James Version

9 If we confess our sins, 

he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, 

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

JESUS is the WAY to ALL knowledge.

John 16:30

King James Version

30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, 

and needest not that any man should ask thee: 

by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

JESUS is the WAY to PEACE.

John 16:33

King James Version

33 These things I have spoken unto you, 

that in me ye might have peace. 

In the world ye shall have tribulation: 

but be of good cheer; 

I have overcome the world.

JESUS is the WAY to LOVE.

John 13:34-35

King James Version

34 A new commandment I give unto you, 

That ye love one another; 

as I have loved you, 

that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, 

if ye have love one to another.

JESUS is the WAY God is GLORIFIED.

John 13:31

King James Version

31 Therefore, when he was gone out, 

Jesus said, 

Now is the Son of man glorified, 

and God is glorified in him.

JESUS is the WAY to being BORN AGAIN.

John 3:3

King James Version

3 Jesus answered and said unto him, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born again, 

he cannot see the kingdom of God.

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I though the image cool.

That's like JESUS in the boat.

Upholding the three banners.

GOD, the Father.

GOD, the Son.

GOD, the HOLY SPIRIT.

Way to go, LORD!

I'm right behind ya!

WHAT makes WOMEN sin?

 Romans 3:23

King James Version

23 For all have sinned, 

and come short of the glory of God;

This is not finger-pointing time.

No need to judge.

More a time to be awake.

And aware.

This is how the HOLY SPIRIT tasked me to look into Scripture:

2 Timothy 2:15

King James Version

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, 

workman that needeth not to be ashamed, 

rightly dividing the word of truth.

Moments ago, SPIRIT and I wrote "CAPTIVE silly women".

I wanted to know how Scripture would define that.

So, I combed through the various Bible versions, making sure my understanding was precise.

After the WHO, Spirit led me into the WHAT:

What makes women sin?

Using the Bible versions, these phrases answered the WHAT:

led away with divers lusts

led away by divers lusts

easily swayed by various impulses

[and easily] swayed and led away by various evil desires and seductive impulses

led astray by a variety of passions

driven by all kinds of desires

swayed by various impulses

controlled by all sorts of desires

led by various lusts

led by various desires

led away with divers desires

led into sin by all the things they want

led astray by various evil desires

led astray by various passions

led [swayed; controlled] by ·many [all kinds of] evil desires

led with divers lusts

led by all kinds of desires

driven by all kinds of desires

led along by a variety of passions

led to sin by the many evil desires they have

swayed by all kinds of desires

morbid cravings

led away with various lusts

led by various kinds of desires

take up with every new religious fad that calls itself “truth.”

led away with various desires

led by all kinds of desires

led by various desires

led on by various impulses

obsessed with their desires

led by many evil desires

led along by various passions

give in to all kinds of evil desires

swayed by all kinds of evil desires

led away by various lusts

loaded down with sins and all kinds of sinful desires

controlled by various desires

led by divers desires and lusts

swayed by all kinds of desires

pulled and pushed by all kinds of desires

led away by various ta’avot

led by diverse lusts

swayed by various impulses

led away by various desires

easily swayed by their desires

want to do many kinds of wrong things

led with diverse desires

led away with desires manifold

I found the KEY to what makes women sin, are the verbs, and prepositions, taken from above:

led away

easily swayed

led astray

driven by

swayed by

controlled by

led by

led into

led by many kinds

led with

led along

led to

take up with

led on by

obsessed with

give in to

Below are the TELLING nouns, and adjectives.

Culprits, if you will:

divers lusts

various impulses

various evil desires and seductive impulses

a variety of passions

all kinds of desires

all sorts of desires

various lusts

various desires

divers desires

all the things they want

various evil desires

various passions

many [all kinds of] evil desires

divers lusts

the many evil desires they have

all kinds of desires

morbid cravings

various kinds of desires

with every new religious fad that calls itself “truth.”

various impulses

obsessed with their desires

many evil desires

all kinds of evil desires

divers desires and lusts

various ta’avot

many kinds of wrong things

desires manifold

Lust, impulses, passions, desires, want, cravings, new religious fad, wrong things.

You get the idea.

Now you know our potential for weakness.

It's time to get STRENGTH from JESUS.

As born again.

1 Peter 1:23

King James Version

23 Being born again, 

not of corruptible seed, 

but of incorruptible, 

by the word of God, 

which liveth and abideth for ever.

That we may be victorious in this spiritual battle.

With JESUS, we will have ALL the STRENGTH we need.

Philippians 4:13

King James Version

13 I can do all things through Christ 

which strengtheneth me.

With SPIRIT, we will know right, from wrong.

John 16:8

King James Version

8 And when he is come, 

he will reprove the world of sin, 

and of righteousness, 

and of judgment:

With SCRIPTURE, we will know GOD's commandments.

Psalm 119:10

King James Version

10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: 

O let me not wander from thy commandments.

With FAITH, we will be protected.

Ephesians 6:16

King James Version

16 Above all, 

taking the shield of faith, 

wherewith ye shall be able to quench 

all the fiery darts of the wicked.

With LOVE, we would follow the LORD's commandments.

John 14:15

King James Version

15 If ye love me, 

keep my commandments.

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INSIDIOUS soul destroyer

 

LIKE a CANCER cell:

Proverbs 14:30

King James Version

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: 

but envy the rottenness of the bones.

Satan's ways are insidious.

His ways eat up into our soul.

Like a cancer cell, it worms its way in.

If we're not awake, and aware, he will destroy our soul.

That's why it's insidious.

He feeds on our ignorance.

He feeds on our wickedness.

He feeds on our pride.

He feeds on our vanity.

He feeds on our greed.

He feeds on our lust.

He feeds on our envy.

He feeds on unbelievers.

He feeds on our soul weakness.

That's why it seems undetectable.

Satan is an assassin.

A very jealous assassin.

How envious he is of JESUS.

Causing the LORD's death at the cross.

Not knowing GOD has a greater plan.

1 Corinthians 2:8

King James Version

8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: 

for had they known it, 

they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

But such is envy.

Eating up at your soul.

Blinding your thinking.

Boiling your blood.

Causing murder and mayhem.

Wanting what belongs to others.

Thinking up ways for revenge.

Expecting entitlement for yourself.

Scripture speaks of the deep source of war, in yourself.

And in others:

James 4:1-3

King James Version

4 From whence come wars and fightings among you? 

come they not hence, 

even of your lusts that war in your members?

2 Ye lust, and have not: 

ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: 

ye fight and war, 

yet ye have not, because ye ask not.

3 Ye ask, and receive not, 

because ye ask amiss, 

that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

How to conquer Satan, and envy?

James 4:7

King James Version

7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. 

Resist the devil, 

and he will flee from you.

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