How spiritual tests work – by pastor Shelem Flemons
Every test that you fail makes the next failure easier. Every test that you pass makes the next similar test easier to pass. The story of David clearly illustrates this. When David sinned with Bathsheba, it was more difficult for him to do nothing when his own son raped his own daughter. He was further paralyzed with guilt when another son killed the son that was a rapist.
On the contrary, after he trusted God when fighting a lion, he was empowered to fight a bear. These encounters prepared David to fight the giant Goliath.
Read 1 Sam. 17 for the story of David and Goliath
Fasting – Day 2 by Shelem and Maria Flemons
As this is day 2 of our 3 day fast, we encourage participants to keep their bowels open with enemas or colon cleansing herbs. The body is starting to cleanse and some discomfort may be experienced. Also, some may benefit from licorice in the form of DGL or tea as this helps keep blood sugar up.
Here is the TORSOE Lean Green juice recipe
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Stalk of Celery
1 Bunch of Cilantro
1 Large Cucumber
2 Granny Smith Apples
1/2 of a Lemon (fresh squeezed)
1-inch Ginger Root
Juice all ingredients and enjoy! Yields: 1 Quart
Sharing and Caring by Sister Maria Flemons
power of prayer by ellen g white
Ch. 37 – Will the Answers Come? -Scripture Text: 1Pet 3:12
“After the prayer is made, if the answer is not realized immediately, do not weary of waiting and become unstable. Waver not. Cling to the promise, “Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.” Like the importunate widow, urge your case, being firm in your purpose. Is the object important and of great consequence to you? It certainly is. Then waver not, for your faith may be tried. If the thing you desire is valuable, it is worthy of a strong, earnest effort. You have the promise; watch and pray. Be steadfast and the prayer will be answered; for is it not God who has promised? If it costs you something to obtain it you will prize it the more when obtained. You are plainly told that if you waver you need not think that you shall receive anything of the Lord. A caution is here given not to become weary, but to rest firmly upon the promise. If you ask, He will give you liberally and upbraid not.” Testimonies for the Church, Vol., 2, p 131
“We all desire immediate and direct answers to our prayers,
and are tempted to become discouraged when the answer is delayed or comes in an unlooked-for form. But God is too wise and good to answer our prayers always at just the time and in just the manner we desire. He will do more and better for us than to accomplish all our wishes. And because we can trust His wisdom and love, we should not ask Him to concede to our will, but should seek to enter into and accomplish His purpose. Our desires and interests should be lost in His will. These experiences that test faith are for our benefit. By them it is made manifest whether our faith is true and sincere, resting on the word of God alone, or whether depending on circumstances, it is uncertain and changeable. Faith is strengthened by exercise. We must let patience have its perfect work, remembering that there are precious promises in the Scriptures for those who wait upon the Lord.” The Ministry Healing, p 230, 231
“In the Word of God are represented two contending parties that influence and control human agencies in our world. Constantly these parties are working with every human being. Those who are under God’s control and who are influenced by the heavenly angels, will be able to discern the crafty workings of the unseen powers of darkness. Those who desire to be in harmony with the heavenly agencies should be intensely in earnest to do God’s will. They must give no place whatever to Satan and his angels.
But unless we are constantly on guard, we shall be overcome by the enemy. Although a solemn revelation of God’s will concerning us has been revealed to all, yet a knowledge of His will does not set aside the necessity of offering earnest supplications to Him for help, and of diligently seeking to cooperate with Him in answering the prayers offered. He accomplishes His purposes through human instrumentalities.” SDA Bible Commentary, Vol. 6, p 1119
today’s prayer requests
Special Caller asked prayer for her to stay longer on the fast, for the Holy Spirit to help her son, husband and daughter as well as the three petitions she has been pleaded for God to answer.
Sister asked prayer for God to guide her as she is caring for her sick grandchildren.
Sister asked prayer for her eyes.
Sister asked prayer for children’s mind to say, “Yes Lord”, asking strength for self to have the ability to overcome her Lupus and anger issues on what to say and to do.
continued prayer
Prayer for all to begin the cleansing work of allowing the Lord reveal your true heart condition so that sin can be eradicated from your life and you can then be transformed into His Perfect Image. Do the cleansing prayer work now! Jesus is soon to come!