Todays study looks at redeemed mans responsibility in relation to GOD's Spirit of Christ restored to him, known as the "Seven Figures" in my Thomason Chain-Reference Bible. I was going to look at the old testament witnesses of the future coming of Christ in Jesus as a completion in "Seven Times," its completion took place within Proverbs 24:16, Daniel 3:19-25 and Matthew 18:21-22's explanation. But seeing as how it is completed there seems to be no need to do so here. Using the ESV translation with the LORD's help I will look at the targeted passages. All these things tie to Deuteronomy 18:15-22 and the true LORD's Prayer of John 17. At the end of this study I will add a post that I shared on my Facebook page dealing with king David's obedience of faith.
The Seven Figures, used to express Christian Influence and Responsibilities, once having entered into GOD's rest (Genesis 2:1-2) or His Salvation:
Witnesses (testimony) in Isaiah 43: 8-13, "Bring out the people who are blind, yet have eyes, who are deaf, yet have ears! All the nations gather together, and the peoples assemble. Who among them can declare this, and show us the former things? Let them bring their witnesses to prove them right, and let them hear and say, It is true. "You are My witnesses," declares the LORD, "and My servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after Me. I, I am the LORD, and besides Me there is no savior. I declared and save and proclaim, when there was no strange god among you; and you are My witnesses," declares the LORD, "and I am GOD. Also henceforth I am He; there is none who can deliver from My hand; I work, and who can turn it back?"
Salt (a preservative) in Matthew 5: 13, (Jesus speaking) "You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet."
Light (illumination or revelation) in Matthew 5: 14-16, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good (love) works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
Branches (bearing fruits of GOD's character) in John 15: 1-11, (Jesus is speaking) "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit HE takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit HE prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be My disciples. As the Father has loved Me, so have I love you. Abide in My love. If you keep My commandments (instructions), you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments (instructions) and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you, that My joy (in peace and rest) may be in you, and that your joy may be full."
Epistles (instructions) in 2Corinthians 3: 1-3, "Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you, or from you? You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all. And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living GOD, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts."
Ambassadors (personal representatives of GOD within you) in 2Corinthians 5: 20-6:10, "Therefore, we are ambassadors of Christ, God making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to GOD. For our sake HE made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of GOD. Working together (as in a marriage of agreement) with Him, that, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of GOD in vain. For HE says, "In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you." Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants (and stewards) of GOD we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love; by truthful speech, and by the power of GOD; with the weapons of righteousness for the right and for the left hand; through honor and dishonor, through slander and praise. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything."
Stewards (distributers of the secret of GOD restored to indwelling man) in 1Peter 4: 1-11, "Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh (of Jesus), arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will (plain and purposes) of GOD. For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles (the unsaved, unregenerate of this world) want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; but they will give account to Him who is ready to judge the living (those redeemed) and the (those who remain) dead (as in separation from GOD). For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in their spirit the way God does. The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of GOD; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that GOD supplies—in order that in everything GOD may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. The Amen."
The next three in this section have to do with all things that belong in and through Christ's revelation within us, they deal with the completion of Christ in days, years and last sayings of Christ.
Today's meditation is a strong one, so if you are one with a faintness of heart think twice before reading this.
"King David's Urging Others to Trust in the LORD God"
By Pastor Hoekstra
"Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass." (Psalm 37:3-5)
"Those who live by grace trust GOD to work in their lives. We can see David's heart to live this way, as he urges others to trust in the LORD. "Trust in the LORD . . . feed on His faithfulness . . . Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him."
GOD wants His people to be characterized by righteous goodness. Yet, David affirmed that no one does good on their own. "There is none who does good, No, not one" (Psalm 14:3). So, for anyone to do good, the LORD God must do His good work in and through their lives. Those who place their trust in the LORD find the will and the strength to do that which is pleasing in the sight of God. "Trust in the LORD, and do good." To be faithful in doing good, God's people must be nurtured by God's faithfulness. "Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness." Those who place their hope and trust in a faithfulness of GOD become increasingly faithful servants and stewards of GOD.
Of course, the work of GOD in lives is centered in the heart of man. David prayed for an undivided heart of reverential trust in the LORD. "Unite my heart to fear Your name" (Psa 86:11). Everyone who is willing to let the LORD God be the captivating joy of their inner man will have GOD Himself undertakes the planting of His godly desires within their heart. "Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall (will) give you the desires of your heart." These implanted desires are then worked outward unto godly living.
As this godliness is developing, we desire that the LORD's path in our lives would become increasingly evident. We have a growing interest in walking in the ways of the LORD. David had such a desire in his heart toward the LORD. "Show me Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me" (Psalm 25:4-5). The LORD's Spirit teaches those who are willing to entrust their lives into His directing. "Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall (will) bring it to pass." Those who place their lives in the sovereign care of GOD enjoy the great privilege of having the LORD God almighty governing their very step that they take day by day."
Heavenly Father, I want to trust You that I might see Your goodness developing in me. I want to have You as the ultimate joy of my heart that You might have free rein to plant Your desires deep within me. I place my trust and life into Your hands that I might have You controlling my daily path, through the ascended LORD God, Christ Jesus my LORD, for this my freewill request I Thank You and say the Amen.
Friday, September 8, 2017
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Continuing with, The Seven Spirits of GOD
I am still looking into the Seven Spirits of God as mentioned in Revelation 4:5 and spoken of in Isaiah 11:1-5, this number speak of perfection as being GODS number for redeemed man. Who by the Holy Spirit begins to walk in agreement by regeneration and then by entry into the narrow pathway. Enters His, "so great a Salvation," wherein mans perfection begins. Whereas the number eight is for completion, and six is for all things of the world under unredeemed mans influence, such as religion, government, and finance. These areas are subject to the influence of the evil one, who rules through the agent of mans flesh, as the prince of the powers of the air and false prophet or anti-Christ. We are to encourage and thereby strengthen one another to stay the course of faith as victors of our former way of separation life to resist all evils of this worlds influence upon us. Paul speaks of gifts given redeemed men, which also lends itself to our study. Now for the "Seven things Opened," to Redeemed man, redeemed from mans fallen nature of slavery and heavy bondage to an evil task master.
Seven things Opened:
Hands, for benevolence in Deuteronomy 15:7-11, "If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother, but you shall open your hand to him and lend him sufficient for his need, whatever it may be. Take care lest there be an unworthy thought in your heart and you say, 'The seventh year, the year of release is near,' and your eye look grudgingly on your poor brother, and you give him nothing, and he cry to the LORD against you, and you be guilty of sin. You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake. For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, 'You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.'"
Eyes, for vision in 2Kings 6:15-19, "When the servant of the man (Elisha) of God rose early in the morning and went out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was all around the city. And the servant said, "Alas, my master! What shall we do?" He said, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them." Then Elisha prayed and said, "O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see." So the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. And when the Syrians came down against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD and said, "Please strike this people with blindness." So He struck them with blindness in accordance with the prayer of Elisha. And Elisha said to them, "This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek." And he led them to Samaria."
Ears, for hearing in Psalm 40:6-8, "In sacrifice and offering You have not delighted, but You have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering You have not required. Then I said, "Behold, I have come; in the scroll of the book it is written of Me: I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart." (John 4:34; Hebrews 10:5-7)
Lips, for testimony in Psalm 51:14-17, "Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God, O God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing aloud of Your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. For You will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; You will not be pleased with a burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise."
Windows, for prayer in Daniel 6:10-13, "When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his house where he had windows in his upper chamber open toward Jerusalem. He got down on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously. Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and plea before his God. Then they came near and said before the king, concerning the injunction, "O king! Did you not sign an injunction, that anyone who makes petition to any god or man within thirty days except to you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions?" The king answered and said, "The thing stands fast, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be revoked." Then they answered and said before the king, "Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or the injunction you have signed, but makes his petition three times a day."
Hearts, for God's message in Acts 16: 10-15, "When Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and the following day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city some days. And on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down and spoke to the women who had come together. One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The LORD opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the LORD, come to my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us."
Doors, for service in 2Corinthians 2:12-13, "When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened for me in the LORD, my spirit was not at rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia."
The LORD willing I will look next into, "Seven Things, indicating perfection and then, Seven Figures, used to express Christian Influence and Responsibilities."
Seven things Opened:
Hands, for benevolence in Deuteronomy 15:7-11, "If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother, but you shall open your hand to him and lend him sufficient for his need, whatever it may be. Take care lest there be an unworthy thought in your heart and you say, 'The seventh year, the year of release is near,' and your eye look grudgingly on your poor brother, and you give him nothing, and he cry to the LORD against you, and you be guilty of sin. You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake. For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, 'You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.'"
Eyes, for vision in 2Kings 6:15-19, "When the servant of the man (Elisha) of God rose early in the morning and went out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was all around the city. And the servant said, "Alas, my master! What shall we do?" He said, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them." Then Elisha prayed and said, "O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see." So the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. And when the Syrians came down against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD and said, "Please strike this people with blindness." So He struck them with blindness in accordance with the prayer of Elisha. And Elisha said to them, "This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek." And he led them to Samaria."
Ears, for hearing in Psalm 40:6-8, "In sacrifice and offering You have not delighted, but You have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering You have not required. Then I said, "Behold, I have come; in the scroll of the book it is written of Me: I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart." (John 4:34; Hebrews 10:5-7)
Lips, for testimony in Psalm 51:14-17, "Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God, O God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing aloud of Your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. For You will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; You will not be pleased with a burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise."
Windows, for prayer in Daniel 6:10-13, "When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his house where he had windows in his upper chamber open toward Jerusalem. He got down on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously. Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and plea before his God. Then they came near and said before the king, concerning the injunction, "O king! Did you not sign an injunction, that anyone who makes petition to any god or man within thirty days except to you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions?" The king answered and said, "The thing stands fast, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be revoked." Then they answered and said before the king, "Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or the injunction you have signed, but makes his petition three times a day."
Hearts, for God's message in Acts 16: 10-15, "When Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and the following day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city some days. And on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down and spoke to the women who had come together. One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The LORD opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the LORD, come to my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us."
Doors, for service in 2Corinthians 2:12-13, "When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened for me in the LORD, my spirit was not at rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia."
The LORD willing I will look next into, "Seven Things, indicating perfection and then, Seven Figures, used to express Christian Influence and Responsibilities."
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Continuing with, The Seven Spirits of GOD
In the last post we looked at seven attitudes of spiritual life and the things opened for the spiritual person of receptive humanity, in an abbreviated form. In this post I will look at look at each a little deeper by way of using the complete thought form as is my usual custom of practice, with the use of the ESV translation.
Seven Attitudes of the Spiritual Life:
Lying down, for spiritual rest in Psalm 23:1-3, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Sitting, for instruction in Luke 10:38-42, "Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to His teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to Him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her."
Standing, for warfare in Ephesians 6:10-17, "Finally, be strong in the LORD and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
Walking, for fellowship in 1John 1:5-10, "This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with Him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as He is the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us."
Running, for progress in Hebrews 12:1-2, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of GOD.
Leaping, for ecstasy in Acts 3:1-10, "Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms from them. And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, "Look at us." And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. But Peter said, "I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!" And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. And leaping up he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God, and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him."
Mounting up, for exaltation in Isaiah 40:27-31, "Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD, and my right is disregarded by my God"? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might He increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."
The LORD willing I will look into "Seven Spiritual things Opened," to us next.
Seven Attitudes of the Spiritual Life:
Lying down, for spiritual rest in Psalm 23:1-3, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Sitting, for instruction in Luke 10:38-42, "Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to His teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to Him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her."
Standing, for warfare in Ephesians 6:10-17, "Finally, be strong in the LORD and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
Walking, for fellowship in 1John 1:5-10, "This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with Him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as He is the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us."
Running, for progress in Hebrews 12:1-2, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of GOD.
Leaping, for ecstasy in Acts 3:1-10, "Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms from them. And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, "Look at us." And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. But Peter said, "I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!" And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. And leaping up he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God, and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him."
Mounting up, for exaltation in Isaiah 40:27-31, "Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD, and my right is disregarded by my God"? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might He increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."
The LORD willing I will look into "Seven Spiritual things Opened," to us next.
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
The Seven Spirits of GOD
Over the past few weeks I have been seeking the LORD on what to share or look at next. The only thing so far is dealing with the seven spirits of God as seen in Revelation 4:5-7 which states this from the ESV: "From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and before the throne were burning seven torches of fire, which are the seven spirits of God, and before the throne there was as it were a sea of glass, like crystal. And around the throne, on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind: the first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like an ox, the third living creature with the face of a man, and the fourth living creature like an eagle in flight."
Upon looking into this phrase I found that the Thomson chain-reference Bible referred to two areas dealing with redeemed man, like seven attitudes of spiritual life and seven things opened to man, others just showed old testament references such as Isaiah 11:1-5 from the ESV, which states this: "There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. For His delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what His eyes see, or decide disputes by what His ears hear, but with righteousness He shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; and He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He shall kill the wicked. Righteousness shall be the belt of His waist, and faithfulness the belt of His loins."
For this study I will call on the Thomason chain-reference and its rendering on "the seven attitudes of spiritual life" and "the things open" to redeemed man. Then if the LORD expands on these I will look a little farther as He leads, for each deals with those called of GOD as stewards and servants. From which we have this spoken by Paul in Acts 27:21-26 and Romans 1:8-15 using the ESV: "Since they had been without food for a long time, Paul stood up among them and said, "Men, you should have listened to me and not have set sail from Crete and incurred this injury and loss. Yet now I urge you to take heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship, and he said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.' So take heart, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told. But we must run aground on some island." and then this; "First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God's will I may now at last succeed in coming to you. For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles. I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome."
And this spoken of as stewards again by Paul in 1Corinthians 4:1-5 and 8-13 which states this: "This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the LORD Who judges me. Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the LORD comes, Who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God......Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you! For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are poorly dressed and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we entreat. We have become, and are still, like the scum of the world, the refuse of all things."
From here we find the following dealing with, "seven attitudes of spiritual life:"
Lying down, for spiritual rest in Psalm 23:2.
Sitting, for instruction in Luke 10:39.
Standing, for warfare in Ephesians 6:14.
Walking, for fellowship in 1John 1:7.
Running, for progress in Hebrews 12:1.
Leaping, for ecstasy in Acts 3:8.
Mounting up, for exaltation in Isaiah 40:31.
Then for "the seven things opened:"
Hands, for benevolence in Deuteronomy 15:8.
Eyes, for vision in 2Kings 6:17.
Ears, for hearing in Psalm 40:6.
Lips, for testimony in Psalm 51:15.
Windows, for prayer in Daniel 6:10.
Hearts, for God's message in Acts 16:14.
Doors, for service in 2Corinthians 2:12.
Upon looking into this phrase I found that the Thomson chain-reference Bible referred to two areas dealing with redeemed man, like seven attitudes of spiritual life and seven things opened to man, others just showed old testament references such as Isaiah 11:1-5 from the ESV, which states this: "There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. For His delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what His eyes see, or decide disputes by what His ears hear, but with righteousness He shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; and He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He shall kill the wicked. Righteousness shall be the belt of His waist, and faithfulness the belt of His loins."
For this study I will call on the Thomason chain-reference and its rendering on "the seven attitudes of spiritual life" and "the things open" to redeemed man. Then if the LORD expands on these I will look a little farther as He leads, for each deals with those called of GOD as stewards and servants. From which we have this spoken by Paul in Acts 27:21-26 and Romans 1:8-15 using the ESV: "Since they had been without food for a long time, Paul stood up among them and said, "Men, you should have listened to me and not have set sail from Crete and incurred this injury and loss. Yet now I urge you to take heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship, and he said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.' So take heart, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told. But we must run aground on some island." and then this; "First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God's will I may now at last succeed in coming to you. For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles. I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome."
And this spoken of as stewards again by Paul in 1Corinthians 4:1-5 and 8-13 which states this: "This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the LORD Who judges me. Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the LORD comes, Who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God......Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you! For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are poorly dressed and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we entreat. We have become, and are still, like the scum of the world, the refuse of all things."
From here we find the following dealing with, "seven attitudes of spiritual life:"
Lying down, for spiritual rest in Psalm 23:2.
Sitting, for instruction in Luke 10:39.
Standing, for warfare in Ephesians 6:14.
Walking, for fellowship in 1John 1:7.
Running, for progress in Hebrews 12:1.
Leaping, for ecstasy in Acts 3:8.
Mounting up, for exaltation in Isaiah 40:31.
Then for "the seven things opened:"
Hands, for benevolence in Deuteronomy 15:8.
Eyes, for vision in 2Kings 6:17.
Ears, for hearing in Psalm 40:6.
Lips, for testimony in Psalm 51:15.
Windows, for prayer in Daniel 6:10.
Hearts, for God's message in Acts 16:14.
Doors, for service in 2Corinthians 2:12.
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