When I was praying about this post, God told me to talk about angels today.
There are some common misconceptions about angels. Now we know from scripture that there are many types of angels in Heaven and many are described as having wings. But we know that when angels have appeared to people they are usually male and have no wings. I only know of two angels that are called by name in the Bible and they are Michael and Gabriel.
The classes of angels are archangel (Jude 9, 1 Thess. 4:16), seraphs (Isaiah 6:2), cherubim (Eze 10:1-3), angels with authority and dominion and ministering spirits.
I've heard many people talk of having lost a loved one and saying that now this person is an angel in heaven watching over them. This is incorrect. Humans and angels are completely different beings. Humans never become angels!
For humans were created in the image of God!
Angels were created to worship God and all angels were created good. But when satan fell from heaven, we know that numerous angels followed him and we know these angels as demons today. They are now completely evil.
Most angels are still good and going about their duties of praising God. Some are sent to help humans. Psalms 91 is an example. They carry out many different duties for God, all of them serving God and many assisting humans. They are seen in the Bible doing such things as bringing warnings, and protecting people. But angels are not human and never will be. Angels never die and they never marry and are NOT to be worshipped! Colossians 2:18
If you have any questions about what I have said feel free to email or facebook me! kristilinn36@yahoo.com
I encourage you to do a study of your own through scripture! There is much to learn about angels and their functions.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Hearing God's voice
John 10:27 - My sheep listen to my voice, I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, no one can snatch them out of My hand.
God has been showing me that in this day and age two things are of vital importance. This is what you need to know, to have victory in these times that we are living in. We must be able to hear God's voice and to be obedient.
So many times we think that we would never be able to hear God's voice, that is only for preachers! But the truth is, all of us who are God's children can and should hear His voice. He wants to talk to us, to lead and guide us, and to tell us of His great love for us.
In these times when things are unsure and danger lurks all around, we can know that God will lead us, and give us His divine protection.
What are some things that block the voice of God? Distractions, television, computer, fear, worry, unbelief, and being too busy. The Bible says to, "Be still and know that He is God." We have to be still sometimes. We have to work on and ask God to help us to be still on the inside ALL the time so we can hear when God speaks.
This is something I've been working on lately. Just turning off the t.v., getting off facebook, just being still. Being present for God and the people in my life. I don't always have to be doing something or be entertained. I can just be still. We have to make it a priority to have some alone time with God on a regular basis. Just to sit and praise, or pray, or read the Word. These are the times God speaks the most, in the quiet.
If you have doubt that you can hear God's voice, have faith! Say to yourself, "Because I am God's sheep, I CAN hear His voice!" Say it often, it will get down inside of you and you will begin to know it's true!
Other helpful hints for hearing God's voice - read the Word often and memorize it, God will use it to speak to you, listen to preaching tapes, go to church, fellowship with the people of God, and immerse yourself in praise music. God speaks to us in many ways and through many means. I find that He speaks to me mostly in a still quiet voice. I will have an impression in my spirit or just a strong knowing that He spoke. Also, it is very important that when you think you heard God speak that it absolutely must line up with the Word of God. God will never ever say anything to you that doesn't line up with His Word!
Something else that God has been telling me is that if we can't obey Him in the small things, we will never obey Him in the big things. This is another thing I am working on! I want to hear and obey quickly, even when it is inconvenient or seems frightening. Everything God asks us to do is for our good!
So remember, when you are feeling afraid, when you just don't know what to do, you can always count on God's leading! You can rest in that and have peace.
Practice hearing God's voice and quickly obeying!
God has been showing me that in this day and age two things are of vital importance. This is what you need to know, to have victory in these times that we are living in. We must be able to hear God's voice and to be obedient.
So many times we think that we would never be able to hear God's voice, that is only for preachers! But the truth is, all of us who are God's children can and should hear His voice. He wants to talk to us, to lead and guide us, and to tell us of His great love for us.
In these times when things are unsure and danger lurks all around, we can know that God will lead us, and give us His divine protection.
What are some things that block the voice of God? Distractions, television, computer, fear, worry, unbelief, and being too busy. The Bible says to, "Be still and know that He is God." We have to be still sometimes. We have to work on and ask God to help us to be still on the inside ALL the time so we can hear when God speaks.
This is something I've been working on lately. Just turning off the t.v., getting off facebook, just being still. Being present for God and the people in my life. I don't always have to be doing something or be entertained. I can just be still. We have to make it a priority to have some alone time with God on a regular basis. Just to sit and praise, or pray, or read the Word. These are the times God speaks the most, in the quiet.
If you have doubt that you can hear God's voice, have faith! Say to yourself, "Because I am God's sheep, I CAN hear His voice!" Say it often, it will get down inside of you and you will begin to know it's true!
Other helpful hints for hearing God's voice - read the Word often and memorize it, God will use it to speak to you, listen to preaching tapes, go to church, fellowship with the people of God, and immerse yourself in praise music. God speaks to us in many ways and through many means. I find that He speaks to me mostly in a still quiet voice. I will have an impression in my spirit or just a strong knowing that He spoke. Also, it is very important that when you think you heard God speak that it absolutely must line up with the Word of God. God will never ever say anything to you that doesn't line up with His Word!
Something else that God has been telling me is that if we can't obey Him in the small things, we will never obey Him in the big things. This is another thing I am working on! I want to hear and obey quickly, even when it is inconvenient or seems frightening. Everything God asks us to do is for our good!
So remember, when you are feeling afraid, when you just don't know what to do, you can always count on God's leading! You can rest in that and have peace.
Practice hearing God's voice and quickly obeying!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Come Away with Me
Here is a word the Lord gave me this morning:
Come away with Me often! You will find Me in the quiet, whether it is in the inner you or in the inner rooms. Come away with Me and I will speak. I will tell you things that you know not of. Not many realize how I long for sweet communion with you.
Put away distractions. None of them can compare to my love for you. None of them can compare to my presence and the treasures you will find there.
You can trust in My love. You can dwell in My secret place. In this place the minor irritations of life will have no effect on you.
Come away with Me often! You will find Me in the quiet, whether it is in the inner you or in the inner rooms. Come away with Me and I will speak. I will tell you things that you know not of. Not many realize how I long for sweet communion with you.
Put away distractions. None of them can compare to my love for you. None of them can compare to my presence and the treasures you will find there.
You can trust in My love. You can dwell in My secret place. In this place the minor irritations of life will have no effect on you.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Guard Your Heart
This is a word that God gave me for us today:
Focus on Me. Keep your focus on Me, not your problems, and not even their answers. Just Me. Keep your eyes on Me and the things of this world will grow strangely dim. Keep your eyes on Me and you will grow to be like Me!
You don't have to have the strength to accomplish all the things I've called you to do for My strength is made perfect in your weakness. Just be. Be who I've called you to be. Be present for the people I've put in your life.
Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it flow the issues of life. Too often you haven't paid heed to this scripture like you should! Do what it takes to guard your heart and the hearts of those you are responsible for.
More than ever watch your words. Life and death IS in the power of the tongue. Just as my words framed the world, your words frame your world! Speak only wholesome things. Speak only words of faith. Let no negative talk come out of your mouth but only what is useful for building others up! Let my words dwell in your richly and come out of your mouth!
Focus on Me. Keep your focus on Me, not your problems, and not even their answers. Just Me. Keep your eyes on Me and the things of this world will grow strangely dim. Keep your eyes on Me and you will grow to be like Me!
You don't have to have the strength to accomplish all the things I've called you to do for My strength is made perfect in your weakness. Just be. Be who I've called you to be. Be present for the people I've put in your life.
Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it flow the issues of life. Too often you haven't paid heed to this scripture like you should! Do what it takes to guard your heart and the hearts of those you are responsible for.
More than ever watch your words. Life and death IS in the power of the tongue. Just as my words framed the world, your words frame your world! Speak only wholesome things. Speak only words of faith. Let no negative talk come out of your mouth but only what is useful for building others up! Let my words dwell in your richly and come out of your mouth!
Friday, October 1, 2010
The Great Way Maker
Isaiah 43:18,19 says:
Forget the former things,
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the desert!
There are many things we can get out of this verse but the one that is on my heart today is where it says, I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert!
You see many times throughout my life, God has told me that He will make a way where there seems to be no way! And He has!
This is my constant prayer, that God will make a way where there seems to be no way.
Do you have a situation that seems impossible? GOOD! Because God works BEST in impossible situations! Why? Because when no one else can do it but God, then He gets all the glory, which He deserves! When we pray and ask God for an answer, we absolutely cannot look at the circumstances. Remember the verse that says, Focus not on things that are seen, but on things that are unseen, for what is seen is TEMPORAL what is unseen is ETERNAL? God is telling us not to focus on what we see. Circumstances can change in one moments time, even ones that seem impossible!
Keep your eyes on Jesus instead of the problem and your breakthrough is on it's way! Don't even focus so much on the answer to your problem (because that is still keeping your eyes on the problem) just focus on Jesus, the great and awesome WAY MAKER!!!
Thank Him today that He is your way maker!
Forget the former things,
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the desert!
There are many things we can get out of this verse but the one that is on my heart today is where it says, I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert!
You see many times throughout my life, God has told me that He will make a way where there seems to be no way! And He has!
This is my constant prayer, that God will make a way where there seems to be no way.
Do you have a situation that seems impossible? GOOD! Because God works BEST in impossible situations! Why? Because when no one else can do it but God, then He gets all the glory, which He deserves! When we pray and ask God for an answer, we absolutely cannot look at the circumstances. Remember the verse that says, Focus not on things that are seen, but on things that are unseen, for what is seen is TEMPORAL what is unseen is ETERNAL? God is telling us not to focus on what we see. Circumstances can change in one moments time, even ones that seem impossible!
Keep your eyes on Jesus instead of the problem and your breakthrough is on it's way! Don't even focus so much on the answer to your problem (because that is still keeping your eyes on the problem) just focus on Jesus, the great and awesome WAY MAKER!!!
Thank Him today that He is your way maker!
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