tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post5176714271256793046..comments2024-01-17T10:24:25.719-05:00Comments on The Latter Days: Sweet NothingsLatter Days Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15405696673350225699noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-33086545959163082662013-07-18T21:12:40.295-04:002013-07-18T21:12:40.295-04:00Hi Susan,
I understand. When we are at work, we ...Hi Susan,<br /><br />I understand. When we are at work, we are being paid to do a job and employers will usually not hesitate to fire or at least reprimand someone who is accused of creating a hostile work environment. When I am at work, I understand that I am at work.<br /><br />While I don't spend my time on a pulpit when I am working, I can say that there have been times when the Holy Spirit has moved me to speak while on the job. I have ministered to those who report to me. I have ministered to others in the presence and hearing of my boss. I have even ministered to clients when visiting for quarterly meetings. <br /><br />Yet, I understand only too well what you have shared. When I have done these things, Satan has whispered in my ear, "You are going to lose your job." Yet, each time I decided that if I lose it, I lose it. If God was leading me to speak, then I would. I am not disagreeing with you or telling anyone what to do. I am just saying that, in my experience, sometimes people need a word right then and there and we can trust the Lord to protect us in our obedience to Him. If God ever does lead you in that way at work, I just want to encourage you or anyone else that He will cover you. <br /><br />One more thing is that I would often pray over my workplace each day, walking through the place and anointing it while praying for the people and binding forces of darkness. As we intercede for those we work with, God can open a door for us to establish a relationship with them so that we are in a better place to share the love of God with them. One time there was a boss I had that I just did not like. She tried to make my life miserable. As I was complaining about her once, the Lord asked me, "Have you prayed for her?" Well, my answer was no. Then He told me I had no right to complain if I wasn't interceding for her. A lot of what we see with people who are difficult to get along with is a person in bondage, and we must have hearts that are more concerned with their souls than our flesh.<br /><br />Anyway, I have been rambling a bit here - and most of what was said was not specific to you, but may it help others.<br /><br />Have a good evening!Latter Days Ministryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405696673350225699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-52964518163114516552013-07-18T20:52:15.583-04:002013-07-18T20:52:15.583-04:00I work in a hospital, and there are some that work...I work in a hospital, and there are some that work there that are openly gay, or otherwise sexually promiscuous. I want to say that there is forgiveness for these and many other sins available through Jesus, but if I say it I know they would have me fired. I know that work is not the place to have a pulpit, so if any of them ever ask me about such things (which they haven't up to now) I will give them my phone # and tell them that I'd be glad to talk with them on our "free" (away from work) time. Then I would PRAY PRAY PRAY, for Jesus to help me say the right words that may spark repentance in them. If they decide that I'm not worth having as a "friend", that's ok. If the only friend I have in this world is Jesus, that is one more friend than I actually deserve, and He is THE MOST TRUE FRIEND we could ever have. His word tells the truth about who is allowed into His kingdom but He says most people love this world more than they love Him so they won't be there. The ones who hate the flesh and the things of this world, He will forgive and cleanse and make ready to be with Him. A true friend will tell others how to be friends with Jesus. :) It's simple and yet it is very difficult, because He does it, and we want to do it. We want to get the credit. He alone is worthy of praise, not us. We only fail, unless it is He doing the doing in us. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498627087140234765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-88394961984081556892013-07-18T19:21:27.295-04:002013-07-18T19:21:27.295-04:00Exactly and that´s why I pray that God gives me st...Exactly and that´s why I pray that God gives me strength.Margaret Nahmiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960468465926247588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-58448996498310782872013-07-18T08:46:41.648-04:002013-07-18T08:46:41.648-04:00Hi Susan,
It sure will! As you stated, it was t...Hi Susan, <br /><br />It sure will! As you stated, it was the same in Jesus' day. The "popular" side was to espouse solidarity with the religious leaders who actually hated God.<br /><br />You said, "<i>If we did it like He did none of us would last very long here.</i>" To that I say, "<i>AMEN!!!</i>" After all, that is the point now isn't it?<br /><br />"Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?" II Peter 3:11-12<br /><br />It reminds me of I John 4:17:<br /><br />"<b>Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.</b>"<br /><br />Our love is made perfect when we are in the world as He is. When we not just only talking about Jesus, but have been transformed into His image so that we indeed are His hands and feet...and mouth. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for posting!Latter Days Ministryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405696673350225699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-12502340445811866382013-07-18T08:41:19.393-04:002013-07-18T08:41:19.393-04:00Hi Margaret,
Part of the problem as well is that ...Hi Margaret,<br /><br />Part of the problem as well is that people have and present (as was done here) a perverted concept of love. They present as if <i>their</i> portrayal of God is love ad the Biblical portrayal is not. It is really a different God they describe and not the character or will of the Father at all. We can know this because what they put forth is in direct opposition to the Scriptures...and at odds with His Spirit.<br /><br />The Lord cared enough for us to sacrifice his life, be tortured, and die on our behalf. If He is willing to go through such lengths to free us from sin, do people really think He would not confront the sin in our lives and the lives of others? Why is it loving for Jesus to die for our sins, but unloving for Him to apply that sacrifice to our lives by delivering us from the sin we are in? Pay the price for my sin, but don't talk to me about sin? How very selfish, yet, this is people's mindset. It is unfortunate, but in order to help these and others, we must keep ourselves pure from such garbage.<br /><br />Hope you are well!Latter Days Ministryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405696673350225699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-68841875254912991432013-07-18T08:09:00.856-04:002013-07-18T08:09:00.856-04:00I agree with Margaret. :) These days "accepti...I agree with Margaret. :) These days "accepting" others no matter what gets you more "likes". It is much harder to be a "separate people" to be "in the world but not of the world". It got Jesus killed because He did it better than we do. If we did it like He did none of us would last very long here. That's just how this world is. "Greater love hath no man than this: that he lays down his life for his friends".Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498627087140234765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-72133067846146662012013-07-17T21:10:00.099-04:002013-07-17T21:10:00.099-04:00I understand how this can give people who don´t kn...I understand how this can give people who don´t know the whole counsel of God a mistaken impression of the Christian life because it overemphasizes love. Love is one part of obedience but it not thing only thing.Margaret Nahmiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960468465926247588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-84547223838942672082013-07-17T18:23:42.707-04:002013-07-17T18:23:42.707-04:00HI GIJane02,
Yes, I saw Joseph's post and aft...HI GIJane02,<br /><br />Yes, I saw Joseph's post and after seeing the video, I posted it here. :-) <br /><br />In no way should Christians be hypocrites or treat others with disdain. Yet that is not the same as standing for truth. Those who really love you will tell you the truth because we know how <b>we</b> were before the Lord saved us and we have compassion on those who are lost. May God move our hearts with compassion enough to stand for the truth, even when it is not popular.<br /><br />Be well Sis!Latter Days Ministryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405696673350225699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-46433321399664046462013-07-17T16:18:59.408-04:002013-07-17T16:18:59.408-04:00Wow LD! Did you you know brother Joseph Herrin has...Wow LD! Did you you know brother Joseph Herrin has this SAME VIDEO on his blog today? I haven't even read his yet but I scanned through his post and he did a video as well in the same fashion as this young lady. God is too awesome, I actually saw this video right after I submitted to Christ and started to rid my house of the mess and I was just shaking my head and thinking how this message wasn't right. gijane02https://www.blogger.com/profile/08651280835697043072noreply@blogger.com