tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360885618666918093.post4621886539972550623..comments2021-07-16T10:49:59.991-07:00Comments on God Thinking Daily Devotional: Daily Devotional March 1 - A Prayer AwayPastor Keithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16769279051596195985noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360885618666918093.post-1988660504099847532021-07-16T10:49:59.991-07:002021-07-16T10:49:59.991-07:00If God listened to Jonah, why not you or me? Jonah...If God listened to Jonah, why not you or me? Jonah was moving away from the Lord and caused much pain and suffering to others and yet God listened to him and moved on his behalf. Of course Christ is the example and none of us hold a candle to emulate His worthiness, but we were all called to testify to what we know. Even Paul said How else would the unbelieving world hear of Jesus if not for our testimony, personal report of actual events between God and yourself. Of course God will use you as an example, sometimes of what to do and sometimes of what not to do, but God created us and all creation that he would lose none. Trust me when I say that none of us are worthy, but we are accepted into the beloved, rejuvenated by the Holy Spirit, we are the house in which the Holy Spirit resides, we are the temple of the Lord. It is true that many did not believe Jesus, but many did. Jesus is not showing Himself to people today physically. Others come to know Jesus through you and me.<br /><br />I've always said to God, "I'm not much to work with, how can you expect any results/fruit to come from me?" God keeps reminding me that my sins have been forgiven and my slate wiped clean. God has empowered me, due to no effort of my own, to dig real deep in His mine of truths and uncover them and share them with everyone, and that is what I am going to do. You are empowered as well. <br /><br />If God did not listen to every one, how would sinners come to Jesus. If their prayers are not heard no one would have a chance of making any forward progress with God. See Mat 8:5-10Pastor Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769279051596195985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360885618666918093.post-15500181046983093402017-03-02T17:32:43.930-08:002017-03-02T17:32:43.930-08:00Keith, I'm not sure about that, God does not l...Keith, I'm not sure about that, God does not listen to everyone, and neither will He deliver, re-assign or build you up etc.<br /><br />And I don't think that God uses anyone as an example. <br />Will He use a sinner as an example ? <br />Will He use me as an example ? I certainly don't think so.<br /><br />The Lord Jesus Christ came to be an example and they did NOT believe Him, then why would they believe me ?Paul Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15227545422232659930noreply@blogger.com