In Jesus' Hands: Day 4

Testimony - 30 Days In Jesus' Hands

We just got home from a Friday night "Well" meeting. Our church is host. People come from many local churches; pastors, parish priests, elders, and leaders too. We go to the "well" and get a drink from the Lord. Fabulous. Jesus always shows up. Tonight many found a new assurance and freedom. We sang "I sing because He is good, I dance because He is good, I shout because He is good, He is good to me". Many danced. It was a time of release and freedom in Christ Jesus, particularly freedom from religion.

The Scripture (Luke 11:11) "Which of you fathers, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone?" was spoken. What a truth! What an affirmation to me for these 30 days with no drugs or doctors! Trish came tonight which is wonderful, usually going out Friday night is too much for her. She was blessed. We all were. Jesus looks after His people. He is good.

Dad, How Do You Feel?
Generally my kids don't ask after my health much, unless I've just come out of hospital. Today I was asked more than once. I was so blessed to be asked, and blessed that I could answer in the positive. I am well. My left hand is a little sore (like arthritis), I think it is tired from the tough weeding I did yesterday.

There are no obvious effects of my not taking drugs. (Also, I have had no caffeine for 8 days, no nicotine or alcohol or dope for years!).

There are also no obvious signs of healing, but that's OK. These are early days, healings often take some time. Jesus loves me, His Abba Daddy is my Abba Daddy.

Favourite Scriptures:
(Hebrews 11:1 NIV) Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Meditating on this verse is so very rewarding. Am I sure? Yes. Do I see? No.

(Luke 11:11) "Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?"

(Luke 12:22-24) He said to his disciples, "Therefore I tell you, don't be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they don't sow, they don't reap, they have no warehouse or barn, and God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than birds!

Hearing From God
This hearing from God idea is really interesting. Controversial too. Paul talks about it: (1 Corinthians 14:1) "Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy".

The prophetic gifting is something we can seek. It is real. Paul is talking to the church, to us. Shouldn't prophetic gifting be commonplace? Yes. I even think it is commonplace.

Think about this .. every week, all around the world, millions (yes, millions) of pastors, ministers, Bible college and Bible class teachers, missionaries, parish priests, home group leaders, and others, say: "Lord, what would you have me share with your people this week? What shall I preach or teach on Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday?"

Then they get out their Bible and all the teaching aids they use: Many Scripture translations, Greek and Hebrew Bibles, computers, text books, devotions, notes, CDs, maps. Then they go to work. On Tuesday, or Thursday, or Sunday they share what they have put together. This whole project is God's work. Their appointment into their position is Jesus work. He is Head of the Church. Jesus was asked for help, help surely came! Not a stone. Bread.

Praise Jesus
Amen

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