Salvation, Growth, Your Choice
Pastor J. R. Wilhite, author
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To truly start your walk with God of course requires you accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior. What comes next most people really do not give the necessary attention. Before we start let me ask you a few questions. Of course there is no benefit from watching television. I mean, look at the name tell-a-vision, whose vision are you watching anyway? I know it seems enjoyable and relaxing, but is it really? How about sitting outside and watching a sunset. Is that not enjoyable and relaxing? PLUS, it did not cost $300-$1,000 to buy. The point is you have the time to watch TV and to do what I am about to suggest, but (in any where from 1 - 5 years based on the time you give) what I am suggesting will change your life for good. You see, in 1989 I heard a TV Evangelist talk about sowing and reaping and things of this nature and it got my attention. Especially since I was broke, and needed money. The only problem is it does not happen over night, but anything of great value never does. I spent 3 years listening, and then attended a couple of Kenneth Copeland's Believer Conventions. Then for 3 - 5 years I read, boy did I read, all I could get my hands on, and videos, audio tapes of all the people doing it, Kenneth Copeland, Kenneth Hagin, and others. Then about 3 years ago that it hit me it is like weight loss. Each is great and to some degree may help some others, but is mainly for the person it was for, that we all have a weight loss program in us. It is called "Your Own Weight Control Program". The same goes for getting close to and knowing God, sowing and reaping, healing, and so on. In 1998 I started leaving those other books and tapes behind and spent more time alone. As I did, more tapes, and books showed up than ever before. This told me I was on to something, since we have an enemy and he hates to lose. By 2001 I was talking to God constantly. I was spending all my free time with Him. I noticed things I loved before where even changing and finding out that I really did not love them or even really like them that much. They were just ways Satan had used to keep me confused, busy, and away from God and all my blessings. From 1997- 2001 (Jan 2-4) I had been told I had diabetes, PMarkinson's, pulmonary hypertension, and one really bad back that needed surgery now. Based on all of the doctors findings I was not long for this world. In July 2000 I was 253 lbs. and 6 ft tall. It is now the end of Feb 2001, I am 180 LBS and free of all of the afflictions listed above, and I feel great. Saturday I spent 3 hours, mowing, weed eating, and edging my yard. I then went for a bike ride, came home, got cleaned up and went shopping with my wife for clothes, and other things. Not bad for someone half dead. Also, in 1998 we lived in a 3-bed room 40-year-old house that was in need of major work, with at least 500K in debt and struggling. Now we live in a new 2 story, 4-bed room house with pool (heated), 2 new cars (paid cash for both), and only owe about 100K on the house. We no longer struggle at all and for the first time have a savings account. See the differences? No it was not due to offerings, or anything that was given to the ministry. It was due to the fact that I have learned about my blessings in all areas and how to obtain them. It took me 12 years, it can take you a lot less time or longer. It is up to you. Here is what you need to do: Growing into the Fruit of the Spirit of God can only come from your one on one relationship with God. As your relationship grows, so will the fruit. First the love, as the love grows, then comes the joy, all the way through the first 7 of the fruit. Yes I know there are 9 fruit of the Spirit. The 7th is complete, 7 days a week complete, 7th is faith(fulnes) and of course to be walking this long with God you are walking in faith but in the fruit of the Spirit there are 9, so how can we be complete, because then here comes number 8, a new beginning, 8th day of the week is the first day of the next week or new beginning. The 8th is meekness, you are gentle, a new beginning. Let me point out something else. After all the time spent waiting and listening for God by the time you get to the fruit of the Spirit that is patience, you will have it. But number 9, self control, is last for a reason. With out the others it is hard if not impossible to have in one's life. I will share a problem I have had that may come. As you get closer to God, Satan will use others to get to you, but he will try to keep others away from you as well out of fear of your taking them away from him as well (when it is not you that does it, but God). Even sisters and brothers can find themselves so busy that you no longer see them. Do not get offended. Seek God, and rebuke whatever evil spirit or demon is coming between you and loved ones and friends. Do not do that until you are ready, and that won't be until God tells you so. If you take the time for God, He will give you time. You will be blessed as well, in so many areas that I can not even start to explain them all here.
My prayer for you is: 3 John 1 2.
Remember to show faith when you pray, then praise and give thanks.
God Bless You as you hear His words and follow His leading.
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