{"id":5950,"date":"2011-12-21T06:10:57","date_gmt":"2011-12-21T14:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/co2mannatoday.com\/wordpress\/?p=5950"},"modified":"2011-12-21T07:15:06","modified_gmt":"2011-12-21T15:15:06","slug":"experience-or-god%e2%80%99s-revealed-truth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/co2mannatoday.com\/?p=5950","title":{"rendered":"Experience or God\u2019s Revealed Truth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>We have received . . . the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God \u20141 Corinthians 2:12<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"post-745\">\n<div>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zOHJghBU0XA\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"575\" height=\"315\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nMy experience is not what makes redemption real\u2014 redemption <em>is<\/em>reality. Redemption has no real meaning for me until it is worked out through my conscious life. When I am born again, the Spirit of God takes me beyond myself and my experiences, and identifies me with Jesus Christ. If I am left only with my personal experiences, I am left with something not produced by redemption. But experiences produced by redemption prove themselves by leading me beyond myself, to the point of no longer paying any attention to experiences as the basis of reality. Instead, I see that only the reality itself produced the experiences. My experiences are not worth anything unless they keep me at the Source of truth\u2014 Jesus Christ.If you try to hold back the Holy Spirit within you, with the desire of producing more inner spiritual experiences, you will find that He will break the hold and take you again to the historic Christ. Never support an experience which does not have God as its Source and faith in God as its result. If you do, your experience is anti-Christian, no matter what visions or insights you may have had. Is Jesus Christ Lord of your experiences, or do you place your experiences above Him? Is any experience dearer to you than your Lord? You must allow Him to be Lord over you, and pay no attention to any experience over which He is not Lord. Then there will come a time when God will make you impatient with your own experience, and you can truthfully say, \u201cI do not care what I experience\u2014 I am sure of Him!\u201dBe relentless and hard on yourself if you are in the habit of talking about the experiences you have had. Faith based on experience is not faith; faith based on God\u2019s revealed truth is the only faith there is.__________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>December 21, 2011<\/p>\n<p>Journal Entry for Today-JDV<\/p>\n<p>Lord, the experiences you allow have been refining<br \/>\nexperiences; especially the waiting. When I started this intense waiting\u00a0 process, I was impatient, worrying over the outcome, wanting my circumstances\u00a0 to immediately be adjusted by You to conform to my idea of what I needed, when\u00a0 I thought I needed it. You have been refining my spirit, and mind with the\u00a0 waiting to the point where now can simply trust You and Your timing.<\/p>\n<p><em>And God says\u2026\u201dImagine your children existing on only the things they thought would make them happy at that\u00a0 very moment; candy instead of nutritious food, toys instead of books, play\u00a0 instead of study. Because your children cannot see the long term effects of their short term wants you must make decisions for them and then help them make\u00a0 right choices until they are capable of making their own. So it is with your\u00a0 heavenly father. I allow certain things to occur in your life as part of the<br \/>\nrefining process. Remember, I am not as interested in your happiness, as I am<br \/>\nyour righteousness. And recall that whenever you are going through the refining<br \/>\nprocess, that nothing can separate you from my love, and that nothing can touch<br \/>\nyou that has not first touched My hands. Trust in Me and recall my promises.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1 Peter 5:7-Let Him have all your\u00a0worries and cares, for He is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>John 14:27- I am leaving you with a\u00a0gift &#8211; peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn&#8217;t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don&#8217;t be troubled or afraid.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Philippians 4:6-7-Don&#8217;t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don&#8217;t forget\u00a0 to thank Him for His answers. If you do this, you will experience God&#8217;s peace,\u00a0which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Psalms 40:1-3-I waited patiently for God to help me; then He listened and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit\u00a0\u00a0of despair, out from the bog and the mire, and set my feet on a hard, firm path\u00a0and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, of\u00a0praises to our God. Now many will hear of the glorious things He did for me,\u00a0 and stand in awe before the Lord, and put their trust in Him.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Psalms 34:17-19-Yes, the Lord hears\u00a0the good man when he calls to Him for help, and saves him out of all his\u00a0troubles. The Lord is close to those whose heart is breaking; He rescues those\u00a0 who are humbly sorry for their sins. The good man does not escape all troubles\u00a0&#8211; he has them, too. But the Lord helps him in each and every one.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Isaiah 40:31-Those who hope in the\u00a0Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will\u00a0run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>John 14:1-3-Let not your heart be\u00a0troubled. You are trusting God, now trust in Me. There are many homes up there\u00a0where my Father lives, and I am going to prepare them for your coming. When\u00a0everything is ready, then I will come and get you, so you can always be with Me\u00a0where I am. If this weren&#8217;t so, I would tell you plainly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Deuteronomy 31:6-Be strong! Be\u00a0courageous! Do not be afraid of them! For the Lord your God will be with you. He\u00a0will neither fail you nor forsake you.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Isaiah 41:10-Fear not, for I am with\u00a0you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you;\u00a0I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Psalms 112:6-8-Such a man will not be\u00a0overthrown by evil circumstances. God&#8217;s constant care of him will make a deep\u00a0impression on all who see it. He does not fear bad news, nor live in dread of\u00a0what may happen. For he is settled in his mind that Jehovah will take care of him.\u00a0That is why he is not afraid, but can calmly face his foes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Psalms 32:7-9-You are my hiding place\u00a0from every storm of life; You even keep me from getting into trouble! You\u00a0 surround me with songs of victory. I will instruct you (says the Lord) and\u00a0guide you along the best pathway for your life; I will advise you and watch\u00a0your progress. Don&#8217;t be like a senseless horse or mule that has to have a bit\u00a0in its mouth to keep it in line!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hebrews 10:35-38-Do not let this happy\u00a0trust in the Lord die away, no matter what happens. Remember your reward! You\u00a0need to keep on patiently doing God&#8217;s will if you want Him to do for you all\u00a0 that He has promised. His coming will not be delayed much longer. And those\u00a0 whose faith has made them good in God&#8217;s sight must live by faith, trusting Him\u00a0in everything. Otherwise, if they shrink back, God will have no pleasure in\u00a0them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Isaiah 26:3-4-He will keep in perfect\u00a0peace all those who trust in Him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord! Trust\u00a0in the Lord always, for in the Lord, Jehovah, is your everlasting strength.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Psalms 37:7-Rest in the Lord; wait\u00a0patiently for Him to act. Don&#8217;t be envious of evil men who prosper.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>James 5:7-8-Now as for you, dear\u00a0brothers who are waiting for the Lord&#8217;s return, be patient, like a farmer who\u00a0waits until the autumn for his precious harvest to ripen. Yes, be patient. And\u00a0take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Romans 8:31-32-What can we ever say to\u00a0such wonderful things as these? If God is on our side, who can ever be against\u00a0us? Since He did not spare even His own Son for us but gave Him up for us all,\u00a0won&#8217;t He also surely give us everything else?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Isaiah 41:13-14-I am holding you by\u00a0your right hand &#8211; I, the Lord your God &#8211; and I say to you, don&#8217;t be afraid; I\u00a0am here to help you. Despised though you are, fear not, Oh Israel; for I will\u00a0help you. I am the Lord, your Redeemer; I am the Holy One of Israel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hebrews 13:5-7-Stay away from the love\u00a0of money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, &#8220;I will\u00a0never, never fail you nor forsake you.&#8221; That is why we can say without any\u00a0doubt or fear, &#8220;The Lord is my Helper and I am not afraid of anything that\u00a0mere man can do to me.&#8221; Remember your leaders who have taught you the Word\u00a0of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and try to trust<br \/>\nthe Lord as they do.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Psalms 4:8-I will lie down in peace\u00a0and sleep, for though I am alone, Oh Lord, you will keep me safe. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Isaiah 54:10-For the mountains may\u00a0depart and the hills disappear, but My kindness shall not leave you. My promise\u00a0of peace for you will never be broken, says the Lord Who has mercy upon you.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>John 14:18-No, I will not abandon you\u00a0or leave you as orphans in the storm &#8211; I will come to you.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proverbs 3:5-6-Trust the Lord\u00a0completely; don&#8217;t ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first, and\u00a0He will direct you and crown your efforts with success.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Philippians 4:11-13-Not that I was\u00a0ever in need, for I have learned how to get along happily whether I have much\u00a0or little. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have\u00a0learned the secret of contentment in every situation, whether it be a full\u00a0stomach or hunger, plenty, or want; for I can do everything God asks me to with\u00a0the help of Christ Who gives me the strength and power.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Psalms 37:8-11-Stop your anger! Turn\u00a0off your wrath. Don&#8217;t fret and worry &#8211; it only leads to harm. For the wicked\u00a0shall be destroyed, but those who trust the Lord shall be given every blessing.\u00a0Only a little while and the wicked shall disappear. You will look for them in\u00a0vain. But all who humble themselves before the Lord shall be given every\u00a0blessing, and shall have wonderful peace.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2 Chronicles 20:17-But you will not\u00a0need to fight! Take your places; stand quietly and see the incredible rescue\u00a0operation God will perform for you, Oh people of Judah and Jerusalem! Don&#8217;t be\u00a0afraid or discouraged! Go out there tomorrow, for the Lord is with you!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Romans 8:24-25-We are saved by\u00a0trusting. And trusting means looking forward to getting something we don&#8217;t yet\u00a0have &#8211; for a man who already has something doesn&#8217;t need to hope and trust that\u00a0 he will get it. But if we must keep trusting God for something that hasn&#8217;t\u00a0happened yet, it teaches us to wait patiently and confidently.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Romans 8:28-And we know that all that\u00a0happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into His\u00a0plans.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>James 1:2-4-Dear brothers, is your\u00a0life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is\u00a0rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don&#8217;t try to\u00a0squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom,\u00a0then you will be ready for anything; strong in character, full and complete.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Habakkuk 2:1, 3-I will climb my\u00a0watchtower now, and wait to see what answer God will give to my complaint.But\u00a0these things I plan won&#8217;t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time\u00a0approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair,\u00a0for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be\u00a0overdue a single day<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have received . . . the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God \u20141 Corinthians 2:12 &nbsp; My experience is not what makes redemption real\u2014 redemption isreality. 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