LEARN TO GIVE WITHOUT STRIFE

RHEMA 11/01/04 DO NOT DEBATE WITH THOSE WHO ARGUE

Today I had a discussion with a person who would not receive the truth, but rather turned it back to me in an accusing manner. I felt very bad and took this to the Lord asking Him if I needed to change something.

ANOINTED HAND QUICKENED SCRIPTURES:

Ps 39:1-3 NLT

I said to myself, "I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will curb my tongue when the ungodly are around me." 2 But as I stood there in silence - not even speaking of good things - the turmoil within me grew to the bursting point. 3 My thoughts grew hot within me and began to burn, igniting a fire of words:

Ezek 33:30-32 NLT

…'Come on, let's have some fun! Let's go hear the prophet tell us what the LORD is saying!' 31 So they come pretending to be sincere and sit before you listening. But they have no intention of doing what I tell them. They express love with their mouths, but their hearts …. 32 You are very entertaining to them, like someone who sings love songs with a beautiful voice or plays fine music on an instrument. They hear what you say, but they don't do it!

HEARD: Right before this congregation. Alas, from the opening door of the entrance of My tabernacle. The issues. It is not intended to reinforce debate. Don't come on too strong.

VISION: I saw the sentence, "May I give you feedback?" The word give was written in italics so as to highlight its importance.

2 Tim 2:23-26 NKJV

But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.

HEARD: The sad parts of intercession are more than just words. The lives that they cover are real too. My dear, dear wife. Weeping willow.

Infant. Soon your children.

HEARD AND SAW: I heard and saw the 2 phrases, "Children and children everywhere." The phrases were lined up in 2 columns on a page which were intended to line up side by side.

HEARD: The manifold wisdom of God. I was not happy with what I saw. Faith. Wound. To see me through your own. That is what you did. Frankly, opinions. Rock solid conviction. Christian doctor says beware of wolves. Wash, blind-set. (mind-set)

WORD TO PONDER: DISCERN THE TEACHABLE & THOSE WHO ARE NOT 11/01/04

Yes, to learn the difference between the two is painful and humbling, dear one. Have I not sent you many examples of such? The teachable who are hungry for Me continue to knock on My door, even when My Words are tough and strong meat. Their hearts are pure and humble; asking questions, wanting to understand. They respond to My yearnings over them. Yes, they sometimes choke over what I say to them, and yes, they kick against the pricks. They are quick to apologize and humble themselves for more. Again and again they come. Hungry for more of what I have to say.

It is not so with the unteachable. They are drawn to My Words, asking with itching ears for knowledge to validate their vain pursuits. Do not listen to their compliments lest you be torn by sharp teeth. Always seeking their own way, they show outbursts of anger and defense should issues resist their will. They manipulate to gain an upper hand. If I feed them beautiful Words, they are pacified and amused but without change.

It is time to learn the difference. Do not waste your precious time spreading My platter of pearls for those with sharp teeth. Pour out your life on those who are humble and hungry and lowly of heart. I have many children who are desperate for what you have to give. So give, dear one, give.

Ezek 33:30-32 NLT

…'Come on, let's have some fun! Let's go hear the prophet tell us what the LORD is saying!' So they come pretending to be sincere and sit before you listening. But they have no intention of doing what I tell them. They express love with their mouths, but their hearts …. You are very entertaining to them, like someone who sings love songs with a beautiful voice or plays fine music on an instrument. They hear what you say, but they don't do it!

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CONCLUSION

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{Words to Ponder are summaries of His quickened Words of prophetic revelation, punched with the word of wisdom and written under inspiration.}

WORD TO PONDER: LEARN TO GIVE WITHOUT STRIFE 11/01/04

Dear ones, when I send you with My message, your only assignment is to deliver the Word and then back off and let Me do the convincing. It is not your job to play the role of Holy Spirit. To step beyond the boundaries of your assignment, is to fall into a downward spiral which results in striving and debate. This does not represent Me or My message. Such behavior represents the Pharisees and wolves who are blind and lost in their own mind-sets. They defend their opinions in frank and bold speech. They point the finger silhouetting their own wounds and know not the wisdom of their God.

When I serve My Word, it is as a humble and lowly servant. If I, being Lord, am gentle and lowly of heart, how much more should you? Listen to the word give. It means to bestow, grant, offer, present, donate, furnish, impart. When I give, it is served on a platter of choice. I do not force Myself on the non-teachable. You will learn as you come into synch with My purposes and with one another, that to give through My Presence and through My Spirit results in pure, sweet peace.

2 Tim 2:23-26 NLT

Again I say, don't get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. The Lord's servants must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone. They must be able to teach effectively and be patient with difficult people. They should gently teach those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people's hearts, and they will believe the truth. Then they will come to their senses and escape from the Devil's trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.