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Post by keita on Mar 24, 2008 18:21:17 GMT -5
AMEN! And you just reminded me that, in the bible, "Wisdom" is a "she".  |
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Post by zelica on Mar 24, 2008 18:35:27 GMT -5
AMEN! And you just reminded me that, in the bible, "Wisdom" is a "she". That is so awesome ;D |
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Post by keita on Apr 9, 2008 15:40:48 GMT -5
"Be Mine! Be Mine forever! Be all Mine, My bride, My beloved one. Be tested and true, found reliable in the crucible of My love. For all love receives its test, and yours is no different. But since it is the love between the bride and her Savior it is tested in the hottest fires, for it must endure in perfection for all eternity.
Beloved, do not be amazed and bewildered at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test your love but rejoice, so that when the Bridegroom's glory is revealed you also may rejoice with triumph. You will share His glory. You will walk in His shining radiance. You will gaze full upon His face and go from glory to glory in knowing Him. You will share His every thought and flow with Him in His every action and initiative. You will be one with Him, a holy and awesome calling that does not come without cost."
MARY ELLEN GILLILAND
www.zoebooks.com
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 23, 2008 12:06:45 GMT -5
Today of all days,
I heard that deep Juanita voice I grew to love so much back in the day, That soulful cry into the mic, with the words
COME OOOOOONNNNNNN JESUS!!!
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Post by keita on Apr 27, 2008 15:01:38 GMT -5
That is the very heart, voice, and cry of HIS BRIDE, as CHRIST woos HIS BRIDE to HIMSELF!
(And it's so interesting that you mention JB on this particular thread.
Because I have always believed that the opulence and extravagance of her wedding ceremony was truly envisioned as, and largely intended to be a prophetic reflection of her own "Bridal heart" for Christ.)
Sometimes when I'm thinking or praying about Christ and His Bride, I'm reminded of a scene and words from an old Clairol commercial.
In it, with eyes for no other, arms outstretched, in slow motion, and across a great distance, a couple runs joyously toward each other.
As they do, the announcer says,
"The closer he gets...The better she looks."
And for Christ and His Bride.......It Is So!
"MARANATHA!!!"
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Post by nina2 on Apr 27, 2008 16:21:24 GMT -5
Tzefaniah - Chapter 3
1. Woe to her who is filthy and polluted-the dove-like city.
2. She did not obey, she did not accept reproof. She did not trust in the Lord. She did not draw near to her God.
3. Her princes in her midst are roaring lions; her judges, wolves of the evening. They did not leave over the bones for morning.
4. Her prophets are unstable, treacherous people. Her priests have profaned the sanctuary; they have removed the Torah.
5. The Lord is just in her midst; He commits no injustice. Every morning He brings His judgment to light. It does not fail. But the one who commits injustice knows no shame.
6. I have cut off nations; their towers have become desolate. I have destroyed their streets so that no one passes by. Their cities have become waste so that there is no man-so that there is no inhabitant.
7. I said, "Surely you will fear Me, you will accept reproof, and her dwelling shall not be cut off, all that I ordained upon her." But they arose early and corrupted all their deeds.
8. Therefore, wait for Me, says the Lord, for the day that I will rise up to meet [with you]. For it is My judgment to assemble nations, to gather kingdoms, to pour out My fury upon them; yea, all the kindling of My wrath, for with the fire of My jealousy all the earth shall be consumed.
9. For then I will convert the peoples to a pure language that all of them call in the name of the Lord, to worship Him of one accord.
10. From the other side of the rivers of Cush, My supplicants, the community of My scattered ones-they shall bring Me an offering.
11. On that day you shall not be ashamed of all your deeds [with] which you rebelled against Me, for then I will remove from your midst those who rejoice in your pride, and you shall no longer continue to be haughty on My holy mount.
12. And I will leave over in your midst a humble and poor people, and they shall take shelter in the name of the Lord.
13. The remnant of Israel shall neither commit injustice nor speak lies; neither shall deceitful speech be found in their mouth, for they shall graze and lie down, with no one to cause them to shudder.
14. Sing, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O Israel! Rejoice and jubilate wholeheartedly, O daughter of Jerusalem!
15. The Lord has removed your afflictions; He has cast out your enemy. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst-you shall no longer fear evil.
16. On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, "Have no fear! O Zion, let your hands not be slack.
17. The Lord your God is in your midst-a Mighty One Who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will be silent in His love. He will jubilate over you with song."
18. Those who are removed from the appointed season I have destroyed. They were of you-it was a burden of shame upon her.
19. Behold, I wreak destruction upon all those who afflict you at that time. And I will save the one who limps, and I will gather the stray one, and I will make them a praise and a name throughout all the land where they suffered shame.
20. At that time I will bring them, and at [that] time I will gather you, for I will make you a name and a praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your captivities before your eyes, said the Lord.
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Post by And Such Were Some Of You on Apr 27, 2008 16:23:26 GMT -5
Nina,
What was that from?
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Post by keita on Apr 27, 2008 16:41:02 GMT -5
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Post by keita on Apr 27, 2008 16:54:16 GMT -5
"God gave me a vision of two brides; the first was filthy, covered with oil and dirt. Her hair was a mess and her gown torn and ragged. She looked terrible, she was certainly unprepared for her groom. The second bride was radiant; her gown was beautiful and white, and she had every hair in its perfect place; She was ready and awaiting her groom. The Lord told me that the first bride is how He sees the church today, and the second bride is the church He is returning for.
God has called me into a ministry of inner healing and deliverance...."(From the Testimony of):
Dr. Patricia Venegas
Without Spot or Wrinkle Ministries International
LINK HERE
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Post by And Such Were Some Of You on Apr 27, 2008 16:58:33 GMT -5
"God gave me a vision of two brides; the first was filthy, covered with oil and dirt. Her hair was a mess and her gown torn and ragged. She looked terrible, she was certainly unprepared for her groom. The second bride was radiant; her gown was beautiful and white, and she had every hair in its perfect place; She was ready and awaiting her groom. The Lord told me that the first bride is how He sees the church today, and the second bride is the church He is returning for.
God has called me into a ministry of inner healing and deliverance...."(From the Testimony of):
Dr. Patricia Venegas
Without Spot or Wrinkle Ministries International
LINK HERE Keita, sis! For a minute I thought you were speaking of me. It was almost "scary" as I know that God has called me to that as well. Wow....speechless. |
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Post by keita on Apr 27, 2008 17:03:04 GMT -5
Keita, sis! For a minute I thought you were speaking of me.  |
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Post by And Such Were Some Of You on Apr 27, 2008 17:10:07 GMT -5
LOL...you are too much!
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Post by keita on Jan 27, 2009 12:38:06 GMT -5
Today of all days,
I heard that deep Juanita voice I grew to love so much back in the day, That soulful cry into the mic, with the wordsCOME OOOOOONNNNNNN JESUS!!! That is the very heart, voice, and cry of HIS BRIDE, as CHRIST woos HIS BRIDE to HIMSELF!
(And it's so interesting that you mention JB on this particular thread.
Because I have always believed that the opulence and extravagance of her wedding ceremony was truly envisioned as, and largely intended to be a prophetic reflection of her own "Bridal heart" for Christ.)  Sometimes, a picture (like this one taken at JB's 50th birthday celebration) truly is worth a thousand words... at least to me.  |
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