tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post1445899746759884508..comments2023-09-24T17:39:04.893+05:00Comments on Tales from Middle Earth: Taking Jesus with UsStriderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07347436154893544535noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-43304436532025435412007-06-20T10:20:00.000+05:002007-06-20T10:20:00.000+05:00Thanks Cyle, and others who have prayed for me. I...Thanks Cyle, and others who have prayed for me. I was very ill indeed but God has completely restored my health and I am very grateful.Striderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347436154893544535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-21241960050098355952007-06-19T18:31:00.000+05:002007-06-19T18:31:00.000+05:00Just read your post (June 20th), but wanted you to...Just read your post (June 20th), but wanted you to know I prayed for your physical strength.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-87148587764365240812007-06-18T18:47:00.000+05:002007-06-18T18:47:00.000+05:00Happy belated Father's Day Strider: ) Angie.Happy belated Father's Day Strider: ) Angie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-4555834317577788922007-06-17T10:51:00.000+05:002007-06-17T10:51:00.000+05:00Getting out of the way, however, BKC, does mean ge...Getting out of the way, however, BKC, does mean getting organizations out of the way, getting anything unbiblical that creates barriers to worshiping God and God alone out of the way. We must be getting believers the tools to follow Him (God's word, crucifixion of self, prayer), teach them to use those tools, and then let the Holy Spirit guide them. <BR/><BR/>Great post, StriderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-75611748839271236472007-06-16T00:11:00.000+05:002007-06-16T00:11:00.000+05:00Marie- you are reading me right. BKC- Col 1:29 is ...Marie- you are reading me right. <BR/><BR/>BKC- Col 1:29 is one of my favorite verses and is often found in my prayers. Getting out of the way does not mean staying home and watching TV, you are right. But it is all about control. Can we just love people and present Jesus to them and trust Him to change them. Or do we have to get out the laundry list of do's and don't's. It must be Him who transforms. It must be Him in control. I am just a vessel to love unconditionally. This is a role that requires most of us to 'toil' indeed.Striderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347436154893544535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-48668791088683586472007-06-15T18:29:00.000+05:002007-06-15T18:29:00.000+05:00I would have to comment that "getting out of the w...I would have to comment that "getting out of the way" to me means getting "me, me, I, I, myself, etc.," out of the way so that Jesus can do His work through me. Yes, He needs this vessel, but as long as I think I can do something in my own strength, I am interfering with the LORD's work and robbing Him of His glory. It must be He, Himself that performs the service through me or it is done in vain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-62659159550467542632007-06-15T10:24:00.000+05:002007-06-15T10:24:00.000+05:00But that is the challenge. We can't really just g...But that is the challenge. We can't really just get out of the way, can we? Strider, you would be really, really out of Jesus' way if you stayed in the US. Why are you in Middle Earth?<BR/><BR/>This is the challenge. God has made it so that sinful, imperfect, prideful people must be involved in spreading His kingdom. So we have to work, be involved, and engage but do it in a way that honors Him. That is what makes it hard. If it was either "do everything ourselves" OR "get out of the way", it would be easy. But it isn't. We have to know, by the Holy Spirit when to press on and when to hold back. We have to know when to advise and when to let people figure things out. It is a tall order.<BR/><BR/>I think the one verse that has challenged and guided me in this is Col 1:29. Paul writes, "For [proclaiming Christ] I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me."<BR/><BR/>He TOILS but he does it by God's power. That is the goal.BKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09862966594372098703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-15968808344479494322007-06-14T21:00:00.000+05:002007-06-14T21:00:00.000+05:00Strider First of all I hope this finds you feeling...Strider First of all I hope this finds you feeling better!!!! I sooo agree with you and if only we could live up to the saying let go and LET GOD we would be better off. Take Care and God Bless, Angie. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-57049675201993282702007-06-14T20:31:00.000+05:002007-06-14T20:31:00.000+05:00Strider, if it is risky to put that info out into ...Strider, if it is risky to put that info out into the airwaves, I certainly understand. Please don't do anything that would cause you or your family concern.<BR/><BR/>I can always pray for you, and will!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-735370688838164582007-06-14T17:36:00.000+05:002007-06-14T17:36:00.000+05:00Marie, I will try and write you tomorrow. Thanks ...Marie, I will try and write you tomorrow. Thanks as always for the kind words.<BR/><BR/>Rex Ray, welcome to Middle Earth. Thanks for reading.Striderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347436154893544535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-19904216206106086532007-06-14T14:26:00.000+05:002007-06-14T14:26:00.000+05:00Rex Ray said...I'm a first time reader. Your writ...Rex Ray said...<BR/>I'm a first time reader. Your writing is not sick...it is wonderful. <BR/><BR/>The trouble with authority is it wants to stay in control instead of letting the Holy Spirit have control and in the long run, authority is known what it really is--pride; and people run away.<BR/><BR/>Your words on Wade's blog today were really needed. I'm afraid 'doctrine' has become the god of many.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-70624814422266565582007-06-14T05:54:00.000+05:002007-06-14T05:54:00.000+05:00Wow! Jesus really does work if we just get out of ...Wow! Jesus really does work if we just get out of the way! This is an important testimony to the awesome power of our LORD Jesus Christ. He actually does what He told us He would do. Go figure! :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for posting this. I get in His way so much, thinking I can help the King of the universe. <BR/><BR/>Hope you're feeling much better! The LORD be with you and bless you abundantly! <BR/><BR/>BTW, still wanting to bless the "M" in Gondor...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com