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Words of Wisdom: Tolerance Is Not Allowed

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Words of Encouragement:

We have been taught by the world that “tolerance” is a good thing.  We have come to understand that we must be willing to give and take or to compromise for the overall good of those with whom we live, work, or play.  It is through compromise that Satan moves in our hearts to distort our views of right and wrong and ultimately offers us a “new” form of righteousness that is not of God.  God has taught me that His ways are not negotiable.  He is not democratic.  And more to the point, He is NOT tolerant of sin!  This is not to say that we will not make mistakes.  We will, and we do.  However, we must come before God with a truly repentant heart and seek forgiveness from the Lord. He will not listen to our spoken words, but will look into our hearts for our true intent instead.  There He will find the truth!  With this truth, if we are indeed truly repentant, He washes away the stains of our sins and continues to grant us access to His presence.

As you read and “pray the scriptures” below as you have been taught by me…look for the words of truth spoken by God to King Solomon.  He loved him unconditionally, BUT He was clear with His expectations of him and all the people of Israel.  God refused to tolerate sin or disobedience.  He does not want or need our false prayers and sacrifices without us giving Him total access to our hearts.  He does not need us to partially dedicate our lives to Him…He wants ALL of our hearts!  He does not need our songs of praise…He wants ALL of our hearts!

Scripture for Consecration:

After King Solomon had completed the building of the Temple for God, look at what the people and God did. (vs 1-11).

God’s Reaction to Solomon’s prayer after the dedication of the temple. God will NOT be mocked and is an ALL consuming Fire as verified by the scriptures below:

1 Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the house. 2 And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord’s house. 3 And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the Lord upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the Lord. 5 And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. 6 And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the Lord, which David the king had made to praise the Lord, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. 7 Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of the Lord: for there he offered burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the brasen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, and the meat offerings, and the fat. 8 Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt. 9 And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. 10 And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the Lord had shewed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people. 11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the Lord, and the king’s house: and all that came into Solomon’s heart to make in the house of the Lord, and in his own house, he prosperously effected.

God knew the heart of the people and He then made sure King Solomon understood.  He explained that He had indeed heard the great prayer offered by King Solomon and saw the many sacrifices offered for the establishment of the new temple that was built for the Lord. BUT, He still made it plain that He was NOT tolerant of sin!  The promises of God are true, but there are conditions to be met.  O LORD, have mercy on our souls.  Be wise in your reading and understanding of these scriptures.

God appears to Solomon and gives him some conditional promises

12 And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice. 13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. 16 For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually. 17 And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments; 18 Then will I stablish the throne of thy kingdom, according as I have covenanted with David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man to be ruler in Israel 19 But if ye turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods, and worship them; 20 Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it to be a proverb and a byword among all nations. 21 And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment to every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath the Lord done thus unto this land, and unto this house? 22 And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them.  (2 Chron 7:1-22)

Prayers: The Love of God Almighty NEVER Ceases To Be!

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God Hear Our Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, LORD God Almighty.  I humble myself to you today acknowledging that you ARE God.  Thank you, Father, for the many blessings, teachings, trials, and tribulations that have come my way.  Thank you, LORD, for delivering me from the hands of my enemies.  I praise your Holy Name, my Lord, for loving me as you do.  I am not worthy of all that you do for me.  Please continue to search my heart, my Lord, and know that there is nothing or anyone more important in this world to me than you.  Without you, Lord Jesus, I cannot stand.  I would not survive one day in this miserable place called Earth without you.  My eyes are opened to see the devastations and the evil lurking at every corner.  Help us, LORD.  Do not forget your people, LORD!  Remember to help us because we are not capable of helping ourselves.

Each day, as I consider the magnitude and depth of your love for all men, I am left speechless.  You maintain an outstretched arm even when we sin against you, God.  You keep trying to reach us to teach us how to live for you…how to truly love you.  Yet we reject you for instant pleasures and wisdom gained from this world instead.  Help me, LORD God, to receive your love more and more each day.  Help me, LORD, to know that your love is everlasting and that nothing can stop me from loving you, if this is my desire. Help me to know and understand that through the love relationship that we have developed, there is no fear that you will ever stop loving me.  Amen.  Nothing can ever separate me from your love!  Yet, Sweet Jesus, I understand that you will not tolerate my evil heart. Clearly this is why you have commanded that we love you with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind, and all of our strength.  When we love you as you desire, there is no room for evil to take control.  So thank you, Father God.  I give you permission to continue to “Dissect My Soul,” dear Lord.

I pray now, Lord, for the members of Dissect My Soul.  I pray for all those that have joined the “Love Jesus” Movement.  Keep them safe, Lord God.  Help them to always remember that the only way to overcome the evil in this world is to maintain an intimate love relationship with you.  Dear Lord, the world is changing around us, second by second.  You have taught me not to be shocked or alarmed at the evil that is increasing in the world today.  Help my followers and disciples to be unafraid.  Help them, Lord, to be bold and truthful in their daily walk with you.  Protect them, Father God, as they go.  As they seek your face, minute by minute, bring them into your presence that they might know and understand the degree of your love for them.  Please do this for me, Lord Jesus! Grant them peace and shelter within your Presence.  Thank you, LORD Jesus, for your love.  Amen.