tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post2846204929532510982..comments2023-09-30T05:42:51.940-04:00Comments on BLOGINTHENOW: MITN XIII, Verses 1- 23Bishop Jim Swilleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367155153494024919noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-48299519405366661642009-03-05T22:15:00.000-05:002009-03-05T22:15:00.000-05:00Thanks so much, everyone...Yeah, P. Dennis, the he...Thanks so much, everyone...<BR/><BR/>Yeah, P. Dennis, the he/she usage can get a little tedious...I think that I write it that way because of all the insanity that's gone on with the TNIV...<BR/><BR/>Wow, thanks, PM...I'm speechless...glad to hear from you...I was about to come looking for you...I don't know if you saw it, but DBA put in a short appearance here day before yesterday...Bishop Jim Swilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367155153494024919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-54743937057652292372009-03-05T13:03:00.000-05:002009-03-05T13:03:00.000-05:00Great observation PM!!LarGreat observation PM!!<BR/><BR/>LarLarry Usherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646136429393405366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-75215219357763542522009-03-05T07:18:00.000-05:002009-03-05T07:18:00.000-05:00Every chapter of MITN draws we the readers closer ...Every chapter of MITN draws we the readers closer to the original idea expressed by the master teacher. The imagery of sowing may be dated, but the concept of kingdom understanding is timeless. Jesus was a master at using such imagery to convey a truth and you, sir, are a master at surgically removing that truth from centuries of dogma and mistranslation and re-introducing the readers to the Nowness of it. <BR/>That can't be learned. That is a gift. <BR/>I don't even know if this is your intent, and this may make some uncomfortable, but your paraphrase of the New Testament is restoring the to the world it's inclusive and universal teachings and significance. It is releasing those timeless words from the imprisonment of religion and breaking them free from the confines of one tradition, making them relevant to ALL.<BR/><BR/>Peace, Wisdom, and Joy to you as you continue this most important endeavor.<BR/><BR/>PMpeacemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05218430809432292994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-44250079793984853112009-03-05T01:38:00.000-05:002009-03-05T01:38:00.000-05:00No matter what soil we were initially planted in, ...No matter what soil we were initially planted in, we have the right as seeds(as one translation puts it) to remove ourselves constantly to better soil. Physically or soulishly the enlightened disciple is always moving toward the rich, fertile soil.<BR/><BR/>I saw something this morning regarding the following verse:<BR/><BR/>12. You see, this is the way it (the Kingdom) works…everyone who uses what he/she already has within himself/herself (because the Kingdom is within you) will attract even more to himself/herself. But people who don't utilize what they already have within, will lose even what little they have already manifested without.<BR/><BR/>I imagined that if the widow in 1Kings17 had perceived the little bit of oil and flour she had left for the amazing harvest it really was, she would have been beside herself with joy and thankfulness. I am beginning to look at everything I "possess" and every ablity, talent and gift I have within myself in an exciting new light. It's like trying to wring every last drop of potential out of everything within my perview.<BR/>What is my "cruse of oil and tad of flour?<BR/><BR/>1Kings17:<BR/><BR/> 7 -9 Eventually the brook dried up because of the drought. Then God spoke to him: "Get up and go to Zarephath in Sidon and live there. I've instructed a woman who lives there, a widow, to feed you." <BR/><BR/> 10 -11 So he got up and went to Zarephath. As he came to the entrance of the village he met a woman, a widow, gathering firewood. He asked her, "Please, would you bring me a little water in a jug? I need a drink." As she went to get it, he called out, "And while you're at it, would you bring me something to eat?" <BR/><BR/> 12 She said, "I swear, as surely as your God lives, I don't have so much as a biscuit. I have a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a bottle; you found me scratching together just enough firewood to make a last meal for my son and me. After we eat it, we'll die." <BR/><BR/> 13 -14 Elijah said to her, "Don't worry about a thing. Go ahead and do what you've said. But first make a small biscuit for me and bring it back here. Then go ahead and make a meal from what's left for you and your son. This is the word of the God of Israel: 'The jar of flour will not run out and the bottle of oil will not become empty before God sends rain on the land and ends this drought.<BR/><BR/>What's in your wallet?(so to speak!)<BR/><BR/>Just a great, blessed day all around!<BR/><BR/>Bro LarLarry Usherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646136429393405366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-20906949772571292732009-03-04T18:32:00.000-05:002009-03-04T18:32:00.000-05:00The final sentence in verse 23 is without a doubt ...The final sentence in verse 23 is without a doubt the perfect way to wrap up that portion of scripture.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539338756284929311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-66998299615387713742009-03-04T12:35:00.000-05:002009-03-04T12:35:00.000-05:00Father, anoint my ears to hear Your Kingdom revela...Father, anoint my ears to hear Your Kingdom revelation, anoint my eyes to see Your face, anoint my mouth to speak Your words. I give you my pliable heart to shape it how it needs to be. The soil of my soul is fertilized with Your love. Allow every seed to mature to its fullest potential, bearing much fruit and multiplying a hundred fold. Thank you for the understanding of how to recognize the harvest from the weed. <BR/><BR/>I love You God, my every heart beat whispers Your name.<BR/>IrisIrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258663878995306730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-10952359720389063722009-03-04T09:33:00.000-05:002009-03-04T09:33:00.000-05:00When you walked away from posting MITN XIII V 1-23...When you walked away from posting MITN XIII V 1-23 last night, you said "I think this is the greatest thing I have ever written".....I agree. In "This Glory" level that you are currently walking in, you are experiencing the depth, height, breath and width of God and His Word In The Now. I am very proud!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-84576534184042616892009-03-04T09:11:00.000-05:002009-03-04T09:11:00.000-05:00OMG!OMG!Avatarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272707274578250714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-92115122686413584282009-03-04T09:10:00.000-05:002009-03-04T09:10:00.000-05:00Good Morning,Every-1Bishop, as I was reading your ...Good Morning,Every-1<BR/><BR/>Bishop, as I was reading your MITN; I was like I have read/heard this already. (How could this be?)<BR/>So, I turned to AYITN and some days I look at certain days; especially my birthday. And there it was. <BR/><BR/>~Support System~ May 2nd <BR/><BR/>~~~Today I will live in the now! I will live in the now because I have a SOLID ROOT SYSTEM in the BODY OF CHRIST to keep me from falling away when I encounter persecution for the Word's sake: pastors/shepherds, mentors, those who have set an example, teachers, intercessors, those who speak prophetically into me, prayer partners, friends, those with whom I am in covenant, the great cloud of witnesses that surrounds me in the spirit realm, angels who minister to and for me. I am not alone. I am CONNECTED. I have SUPPORT. I have ROOTS!~~~~~<BR/><BR/>What a reminder...I have ROOTS!Friend4Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865522816406678627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-65754076066578852272009-03-04T08:29:00.000-05:002009-03-04T08:29:00.000-05:00Verse 22 stares me in the face like a mirror and e...Verse 22 stares me in the face like a mirror and each day I am working to get to verse 23. It is not an easy process but God is with me and as I sharpen my tools to remove the stuff that is not needed I began to walk in the blessedness of what God has prepared for me. The more weeds and thorns that are plucked out the more my children and grandchildren will see the glory of God in me. They will see the blessed Woman that I am because God says I am. <BR/>I've not arrived yet, I'm still striving to get to verse 23 but make no mistake about it I will get there because I am more than a conqueor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-62067019456259286052009-03-04T08:05:00.000-05:002009-03-04T08:05:00.000-05:00For me verse twelve appears to be the anchor for t...For me verse twelve appears to be the anchor for this chapter and it is reverberated by verse eighteen that simply tells us to listen with our heart.<BR/><BR/>Every person born is covered by the covenant of Eternal Love coming from a Source that can not be percieved with the natural senses yet that work bears witness to what is already within us.<BR/><BR/>Bishop, thank you for being persistent in this gospel for all the time that I've known you. Without much detail I must say that Teresa and I would not have come to be affected into greater knowledge of this gospel if she had not insisted that we come to hear you on a particular Sunday and she had been influenced to do that by Sandi at the time. I heard with my heart that day and a great flood of tears washed me clean from years of predjudice that my heart had been telling me all along needed to be separated from the fruit of my own spirit.<BR/><BR/>The gospel of reconciliation sets free and it always has. One of the main keys to transfering the peace associated with this gospel is to get people in touch with their own heart.<BR/><BR/>This may be the most powerful chapter that I have read in MITN. I am not only looking forward to more but anticipate that this gospel will be made real to many people around the world in their own languages in days soon to come.<BR/><BR/>Bishop, with all the love that I have for the Christ of this gospel I encourage, no I command you to complete this work in the name of the Jesus Whose Spirit is represented here even if you have to live and remain in good health for many years beyond right now to accomplish it.<BR/><BR/>JBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-88432219325988135542009-03-04T06:40:00.000-05:002009-03-04T06:40:00.000-05:00Word ver: yesesEnough said!Word ver: yeses<BR/><BR/>Enough said!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-70798677516410931362009-03-03T23:23:00.000-05:002009-03-03T23:23:00.000-05:00Hear The Word Grasp The Word Spread The Word Seed ...Hear The Word <BR/>Grasp The Word <BR/>Spread The Word <BR/><BR/>Seed produces SeedRiverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16812236351145830234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-19081516644568102262009-03-03T23:09:00.000-05:002009-03-03T23:09:00.000-05:00“If this were not the case they could see and perc...“If this were not the case they could see and perceive”…..“Most importantly, they could grasp and understand with the heart what can never be seen or heard with eyes and ears. If they allowed for this kind of insight and perception, I could turn and easily heal every one of them” This dynamic equivalent (I would not call this a paraphrase given the context in which these words are stated) answers many questions that have been raised about this section.<BR/><BR/>Verses 18-23 give one of the clearest most thought provoking rendering of the explanation I have ever read.<BR/>I am loving it. Although I would change he/she and himself/herself to They, Them and Themselves<BR/>Peace,<BR/>DennisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-74740766732866332282009-03-03T22:31:00.000-05:002009-03-03T22:31:00.000-05:00THANK YOU!!! What I like about the first pic, is h...THANK YOU!!! <BR/><BR/>What I like about the first pic, is how Jesus is looking up, thanking Abba. <BR/><BR/>Great lines:<BR/><BR/>12. But, people who don't utilize what they already have within...<BR/><BR/>13. ...force my listeners to activate their inner vision<BR/><BR/>14. ... process of fulfillment<BR/><BR/>15. ... ears heavy with prejudice & self-inflicted blindness and deafness. (oh, Jesus - how true. Thank You for grace and mercy.)<BR/><BR/>16. ... blessed in spite of all that. (Lord, I receive)<BR/><BR/>17. ... longed and yearned to see, believed, wanted to connect with the future<BR/><BR/>18. ... listen with your heart<BR/><BR/>19. life-potential seed<BR/><BR/>20. even beneath the surface; embracing the revelation of the Word<BR/><BR/>21. internal root system; Kingdom relationships<BR/><BR/>22. desired depth of discernment<BR/><BR/>23. ... holds onto their roots and gets rid of their weeds <BR/><BR/>What I like about the 2nd pic is how the sower is on the verge of stepping out of my screen. Also, it evokes compassion for the man who's searching on the ground. I appreciate the weeds in the forefront and birds in the background. The woman in the blue gown is interesting. I wonder if she's symbolic of the believer who's held on to her (royal priesthood) roots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com