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Well, after Pastor Joshua laid the foundation by showing us our Benjamite inheritance (5 times as much...etc.), he went on to touch on relationships.
Psalms 88:18
Loved one and friend You have put far from me, And my acquaintances into darkness.
The psalm on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. At the cross, loved ones and friends were put far from Him. He was left, loveless, on the cross (even God forsook Him). And why my friend? So that we might receive His righteousness as a gift and in so doing, we have loved ones, friends and acquaintances for the rest of eternity. You see, what He loses on the cross, we receive. We receive His righteousness just as He received our sins. So there's hope out there! =) Jesus suffered all of that so that whosoever believes on Him will not have a loveless life. Jesus has redeemed me, from a loveless life! =) Rejoice ya?! ;)
Well, and Pastor Joshua also touched on 5 wrong reasons people get attached;
1. Loneliness. This will lead to insecurity, immaturity, and possessiveness. True ain't it? :)
2. Getting old. Hmmm.... Past your shelf life? That shouldn't be a reason to look for love.
3. Jesus is coming back soon! (haha!) -hmm... not sure if pastor meant it as a joke haha. =) Basically, they want to enjoy the pleasures of marriage before the rapture.
4. I'm incomplete unless I'm married. Hmmm... well, Christ completes you. So no worries. =)
5. All my friends are already attached. Pressure huh..?
Yup, to those who have ears to hear, let him hear ya? =) The Holy Spirit will speak to you in His own way.
Pastor then went on to share on the dangers of pre-marital sex. The story of Amnon & Tamar tells us just that. Read 2 Samuel 13! Speaks about how Amnon was so lovesick, he just wanted Tamar by his side. And before you know it, they had sex outside the confines of marriage. He raped her in fact. The devil was behind it of course, with Jonadab egging Amnon on this destructive path.
2 Samuel 13
12But she answered him, "No, my brother, do not force me, for no such thing should be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing! 13And I, where could I take my shame? And as for you, you would be like one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, please speak to the king; for he will not withhold me from you." 14However, he would not heed her voice; and being stronger than she, he forced her and lay with her.
15Then Amnon hated her exceedingly, so that the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. And Amnon said to her, "Arise, be gone!"
After Amnon lay with her, he hated her exceedingly! Isn't that scary? Amnon's hate for her was greater than his love for her before they had sex! All because it was not within the confine of marriage. Yup, so be forewarned, girls and guys. =)
Well, next up. Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis 24. We see God orchestrating the eventual marriage of Isaac and Rebekah. Isaac's servant, Eleazar (I think), was sent to the well and prayed to God that he might choose the right one for his master. God initiates! and God brought Rebekah to Isaac =) By His grace. With Jesus as our helper 'Eleazar'. Yupz.
Gen 2:21
And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place.
Well, God did bring Eve to Adam, did He? :) So 'fraid not. For you'll not have a loveless life. Look to Jesus, and all these things shall be added.
Psalms 88:18
Loved one and friend You have put far from me, And my acquaintances into darkness.
The psalm on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. At the cross, loved ones and friends were put far from Him. He was left, loveless, on the cross (even God forsook Him). And why my friend? So that we might receive His righteousness as a gift and in so doing, we have loved ones, friends and acquaintances for the rest of eternity. You see, what He loses on the cross, we receive. We receive His righteousness just as He received our sins. So there's hope out there! =) Jesus suffered all of that so that whosoever believes on Him will not have a loveless life. Jesus has redeemed me, from a loveless life! =) Rejoice ya?! ;)
Well, and Pastor Joshua also touched on 5 wrong reasons people get attached;
1. Loneliness. This will lead to insecurity, immaturity, and possessiveness. True ain't it? :)
2. Getting old. Hmmm.... Past your shelf life? That shouldn't be a reason to look for love.
3. Jesus is coming back soon! (haha!) -hmm... not sure if pastor meant it as a joke haha. =) Basically, they want to enjoy the pleasures of marriage before the rapture.
4. I'm incomplete unless I'm married. Hmmm... well, Christ completes you. So no worries. =)
5. All my friends are already attached. Pressure huh..?
Yup, to those who have ears to hear, let him hear ya? =) The Holy Spirit will speak to you in His own way.
Pastor then went on to share on the dangers of pre-marital sex. The story of Amnon & Tamar tells us just that. Read 2 Samuel 13! Speaks about how Amnon was so lovesick, he just wanted Tamar by his side. And before you know it, they had sex outside the confines of marriage. He raped her in fact. The devil was behind it of course, with Jonadab egging Amnon on this destructive path.
2 Samuel 13
12But she answered him, "No, my brother, do not force me, for no such thing should be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing! 13And I, where could I take my shame? And as for you, you would be like one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, please speak to the king; for he will not withhold me from you." 14However, he would not heed her voice; and being stronger than she, he forced her and lay with her.
15Then Amnon hated her exceedingly, so that the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. And Amnon said to her, "Arise, be gone!"
After Amnon lay with her, he hated her exceedingly! Isn't that scary? Amnon's hate for her was greater than his love for her before they had sex! All because it was not within the confine of marriage. Yup, so be forewarned, girls and guys. =)
Well, next up. Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis 24. We see God orchestrating the eventual marriage of Isaac and Rebekah. Isaac's servant, Eleazar (I think), was sent to the well and prayed to God that he might choose the right one for his master. God initiates! and God brought Rebekah to Isaac =) By His grace. With Jesus as our helper 'Eleazar'. Yupz.
Gen 2:21
And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place.
Well, God did bring Eve to Adam, did He? :) So 'fraid not. For you'll not have a loveless life. Look to Jesus, and all these things shall be added.
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inspiring!
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