2nd Corinthians 12:7-10 “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
Gradually, after the death of Christ, signs, wonders, and miracles began to fade out of the Church. They faded out because DOUBT and UNBELIEF slipped in. Even before the New Testament was completely written, FALSE prophets, LUKEWARMNESS and WORLDLINESS was invading the Church. UNBELIEF was gripping the heart’s of God’s people INSTEAD OF FAITH!
After the close of the first century, miraculous manifestations became fewer and fewer. Although the manifestations of the gifts of the Spirit seemed to cease to a great extent after the time that is referred to as the “Apostolic Age.” There is NO EVIDENCE WHATEVER that this occurred BECAUSE the Lord withdrew the gifts. This happened because the Church “LEFT THEIR FIRST LOVE” and became LUKEWARM.
MEN OF DESTINY 6:30 Tuesday, we will be in Chapter 3 in our study.
If today is SATUDAY (and it is) then tomorrow is? THAT’S RIGHT TOMORROW IS SONDAY! I am EXPECTING to have an incredible time around the Word, the Spirit and the believers! COME EXPECTING GOD! YOU ARE WELL ABLE!
Yesterday’s trivia: Zacharias, Luke 1:11
PD & Kathy