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1Co 2:1 When I came to you, brothers, I didn't come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God.
1Co 2:2 For I determined not to know anything among you, except Yashua the Messiah, and him crucified. 1Co 2:3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. 1Co 2:4 My speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 1Co 2:5 that your faith wouldn't stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 1Co 2:6 We speak wisdom, however, among those who are full grown; yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nothing. 1Co 2:7 But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom that has been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds for our glory, 1Co 2:8 which none of the rulers of this world has known. For had they known it, they wouldn't have crucified the Lord of glory. 1Co 2:9 But as it is written, "Things which an eye didn't see, and an ear didn't hear, which didn't enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him." 1Co 2:10 But to us, God revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 1Co 2:11 For who among men knows the things of a man, except the spirit of the man, which is in him? Even so, no one knows the things of God, except God's Spirit. 1Co 2:12 But we received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is from God, that we might know the things that were freely given to us by God. 1Co 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual things. 1Co 2:14 Now the natural man doesn't receive the things of God's Spirit, for they are foolishness to him, and he can't know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1Co 2:15 But he who is spiritual discerns all things, and he himself is judged by no one. 1Co 2:16 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct him?" But we have Messiah's mind. Do you find it difficult talking with those who don't have the mind of Christ? Does it seem their agenda always clashes with your own? Many times, I have dealt with folks who don't have a deep understanding of scripture, and whose eyes and ears are closed to the truth. It is like pulling teeth to talk about even the basic fundamentals of covenants, laws and guidelines for daily living such as prayer, food, work, study, and rest. It is foolishness to these people what we believe in. It is beyond their comprehension that we have an ongoing conversation with the Holy Spirit, and actually feel the presence of One so much greater than ourselves. If we on a daily basis, seek out His truths, His leading, His compassion for others, His far reaching evangelism, His lifesaving power of healing, His awesome ability to relate to us thru nature and circumstances around us, ....can we not find that we are walking in an intimate relationship with the Savior and King Yahshua? If our focus is on things temporal instead of the kingdom treasures....do we find ourselves living just half of the potential that we are meant to live? In searching my own heart, I want to live for Him in all the fullness that only He can bestow. To walk with full measure of the annointing.....to strive to please Him, to help and uplift others, to teach that in this day and time, there is a glorious alternative to an empty shell of a life without Him. We have such a reward before us, as mentioned in the Word, "1Co 2:9 But as it is written, "Things which an eye didn't see, and an ear didn't hear, which didn't enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him." Are you a Christian? Do you know Him today? Is He your all in all? Our prayer for you is that HE IS....YOUR ALL IN ALL, EVERYDAY AND YOUR WHOLE LIFE THRU! Let us all work together to build the Kingdom of Yah!
Since it is coming up, I thought I'd put in here an article that I found regarding Valentine's Day. I see no particular evil in it, unless you worship other gods and goddesses on this day. Our American version of giving cards, even though it is a manmade tradition, harbors a "love your neighbor" mentality. What are your comments on it?
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France. After a little web surfing...
After a little web browsing, I came up with some sites that give a different view of old Roman god and goddess tradition involving February and March. Some such sites are: http://www.techdirect.com/valentine/origin.html http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/ValentinesDay/ http://people.howstuffworks.com/valentine1.htm Roman Feast of Lupercalia - This ancient pagan fertility celebration, which honored Juno, queen of the Roman gods and goddesses and goddess of women and marriage, was held on February 14, the day before the feast began. During festival time, women would write love letters, also known as billets, and leave them in a large urn. The men of Rome would then draw a note from the urn and ardently pursue the woman who wrote the message they had chosen. (Apparently, the custom of lottery drawings to select valentines continued into the 18th century, coming to an end when people decided they'd rather choose -- sight seen! -- their valentines.) The Birds and the Bees? - In the Middle Ages, people began to send love letters on Valentine's Day. Medieval Europeans believed that birds began to mate on February 14. These are just a few of the sites that were listed. I, like many other people, am a hopeless romantic. I love to give cards, poetry, candy, flowers, and gifts. We can always show our affection for others in these ways, without participating in any pre-programmed "holiday". This information that I gave you today is to just get us to think about what other agendas may be out there. As Christians, we are still learning about many traditions of men, that surround us everywhere. May we strive to live for Him, love Him, love others and study to seek after the wisdom He gives freely. Hugs to all!
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