FIRE AND HAMMER

“Is not My word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?”  Jeremiah 23:29

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  1. 2009 August 12
    Gary Helt permalink

    I try not to be harsh and yet I am aware of inadequate expression of God’s word in many churches today. Please understand my complete love for my Lord Jesus before I go any further. I have had 2-3 very rough seasons in my time since the Lord gave me life on 9/13/49. I have learned in these seasons to have a deeper walk with Jesus. Nevertheless, I find myself struggling with the lack of courage and committment, in the leadership, as well as the preaching in the Lord’s house across this country. I feel that there is an epidemic of fear that has taken control of the Bride of Christ. I am saddened as well as fed up. In 2nd Timothy 1:7, Paul writes,’ Our Lord did not give us a spirit of fear, but one of love, power, and a sound mind.’ I know that God’s people cannot grow without the truth and power given to those He chooses to lead and guide His flock. Thanks for listening, Gary

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    • 2009 August 12
      Tim A. permalink

      Gary,
      I understand what you’re saying. Fear was something I struggled with early on in my call to preach. I was never one who enjoyed standing in front of people, still don’t. It due to fear. The prophet Jeremiah dealt with that too. If you read the first chapter you will see God’s words to the prophet, and that was what God used to help me face this fear, and He still does.
      We are fearful of many things. What do we do with that fear? If it handicaps us, cripples us into doing nothing then fear wins and we lose. If we face that fear in the faith of Christ Jesus then we win through the strength He gives us. God has “not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind”; as you quoted Paul’s words to Timothy. Timothy must have been dealing with fear as well, or Paul’s words would be pointless.
      My point is that the fears we face can strengthen us, or cripple us. We must choose which one that will be. By the power of the Holy Spirit let’s choose that we be strengthened by the Spirit of Christ, facing the fears, in His power.
      I appreciate your comment, and I am greatly encouraged by it. I pray that my response has encouraged. Keep preaching the word.
      T.A.

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  2. 2008 April 17
    Eric R. Sturms permalink

    Prayer Request

    Psa 30:2
    O Lord my God, I called to you for help
    and you healed me.
    2Ki 20:5
    “Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the temple of the Lord.
    1Cr 15:51
    Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed-

    Job 41:9
    Aramaic
    Behold, Job, you are now set free from your afflictions. So your God will also remove your bitterness.

    Please pray for a physical, intimate, restorative miracle healing in my body. Struggle with a problem with my skin and scalp and muscles. Believing for the years back that the locust and cankerworm have eaten and my youth renewed like the eagles’.

    Please pray for divine intervention in my finances. I am wanted by creditors for student loans and all sorts of credit notes.

    Please pray for Working Days Productions financial resources, divine child support, personnel, ministry staff, relocation to San Antonio , TX .

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  3. 2008 January 26
    Talon permalink

    I have a question, a Rev R.G.Green has a website up known as Godhatesgoths.com I dont know if you were aware, but I would like your thoughts on it, please email me when you can, I realize you must be busy

    Talon,
    Thank you for your comment and question @ Fire and Hammer. I was unfamiliah with the site. I certainly don’t agree with God hating goths. For the most part I think the youth who are involved in this dark movement are confused, seeking for something in which to be a part of.
    In fact, Jesus died on the cross for all those sins that are mentioned at that site; rape, murder, witchcraft, etc. There is no sin that is beyond the forgiveness of the love of Jesus Christ. The only unforgiveable sin is rejecting Jesus as Lord and Savior.
    There is only forgiveness in Him.
    Tim A. Blankenship

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