Comments on: Mortify the Arm of the Flesh - Part 1 http://www.christisall.org/2008/04/01/mortify-the-arm-of-the-flesh-pt-1-by-brett-jacobsen/ Making Him Our Focus, His Word Our Foundation Fri, 16 May 2008 09:59:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.2 Comment on Mortify the Arm of the Flesh - Part 1 by: Brett Jacobsen http://www.christisall.org/2008/04/01/mortify-the-arm-of-the-flesh-pt-1-by-brett-jacobsen/#comment-17070 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:29:10 +0000 http://www.christisall.org/2008/04/01/mortify-the-arm-of-the-flesh-pt-1-by-brett-jacobsen/#comment-17070 Hey GiGi, It's not enough to just stay away from institutions and systems of Christian religion in order to guard your heart and flag carnality. You must also walk in communion with God and community with genuine believers. Many who leave church constructs barely get themselves along to one gathering a week, let alone breaking bread DAILY with others who love and obey Jesus. If you put yourself (it won't just happen, you must purpose to do it) in consistent, committed Christ-focused community you WILL grow spiritually, you will hear God more, and you will begin a journey into the fullness of Christ. I'm no great saint, I just know I need Christ to rule more in my life, and therefore I know I need constant fellowship with Jesus freaks in a setting that is a natural part of life, and focused in Him. Grace, Bretto Hey GiGi,

It’s not enough to just stay away from institutions and systems of Christian religion in order to guard your heart and flag carnality. You must also walk in communion with God and community with genuine believers. Many who leave church constructs barely get themselves along to one gathering a week, let alone breaking bread DAILY with others who love and obey Jesus. If you put yourself (it won’t just happen, you must purpose to do it) in consistent, committed Christ-focused community you WILL grow spiritually, you will hear God more, and you will begin a journey into the fullness of Christ.

I’m no great saint, I just know I need Christ to rule more in my life, and therefore I know I need constant fellowship with Jesus freaks in a setting that is a natural part of life, and focused in Him.

Grace,

Bretto

]]> Comment on Mortify the Arm of the Flesh - Part 1 by: GiGi http://www.christisall.org/2008/04/01/mortify-the-arm-of-the-flesh-pt-1-by-brett-jacobsen/#comment-17068 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:29:15 +0000 http://www.christisall.org/2008/04/01/mortify-the-arm-of-the-flesh-pt-1-by-brett-jacobsen/#comment-17068 some people don't know how to guard their hearts and experience the fullness of God, some people don't know how to hear God's word and be fruitful and my fear is that some (including myself) never will. some people don’t know how to guard their hearts and experience the fullness of God, some people don’t know how to hear God’s word and be fruitful and my fear is that some (including myself) never will.

]]> Comment on Mortify the Arm of the Flesh - Part 1 by: Myles.W http://www.christisall.org/2008/04/01/mortify-the-arm-of-the-flesh-pt-1-by-brett-jacobsen/#comment-16565 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:28:19 +0000 http://www.christisall.org/2008/04/01/mortify-the-arm-of-the-flesh-pt-1-by-brett-jacobsen/#comment-16565 I fear that 'Spiritual barreness' has become far more a volentary exercise for those excusing away real biblical fellowship, with many finding a nack to blurring the lines between life and death giving what seems to be an occasion to serve both God and mammon. We ought to be heartbroken over the state of His church. I fear that ‘Spiritual barreness’ has become far more a volentary exercise for those excusing away real biblical fellowship, with many finding a nack to blurring the lines between life and death giving what seems to be an occasion to serve both God and mammon. We ought to be heartbroken over the state of His church.

]]> Comment on Mortify the Arm of the Flesh - Part 1 by: tlcomeaux http://www.christisall.org/2008/04/01/mortify-the-arm-of-the-flesh-pt-1-by-brett-jacobsen/#comment-16334 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:51:48 +0000 http://www.christisall.org/2008/04/01/mortify-the-arm-of-the-flesh-pt-1-by-brett-jacobsen/#comment-16334 Good article brother! I have basically lived a life of faith due to , for the most part, being poor most of my life. When you're a single parent living in a state that's at the bottom of the totem pole, have 3 kids, no place to live, no food, no insurance, etc, etc, you learn to trust the Lord for everything. I can tell you, it's been hard but NEVER did the Lord forsake us. Great is His Faithfulness! Most Christians I know have jobs, homes, insurance, some savings and everything to protect them in case something happens. I don't worry about someone taking something from me because I have very little. Worry is not a problem I have to deal with. Quite the opposite. Whenever a need arises, I have come to the point that I actually enjoy it, because I can't wait to stand in faith and Watch God move and He gets the glory! Things are not looking good for this country and when the bandaids being put on them start coming off, what do you think is going to happen to these so-called Christians who profess to walk by faith? There are Christians in 3rd world countries who see miracles all the time because they don't have anyone but the Lord. Their lives are in danger continually because of their faith in the Lord. Just go to persecution.com or read the book The Pilgrim Church and you'll find yourself repenting for "pity-parties", worrying, and anything thing else we complain about. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is GOOD! Terrie Good article brother! I have basically lived a life of faith due to , for the most part, being poor most of my life. When you’re a single parent living in a state that’s at the bottom of the totem pole, have 3 kids, no place to live, no food, no insurance, etc, etc, you learn to trust the Lord for everything. I can tell you, it’s been hard but NEVER did the Lord forsake us. Great is His Faithfulness! Most Christians I know have jobs, homes, insurance, some savings and everything to protect them in case something happens. I don’t worry about someone taking something from me because I have very little. Worry is not a problem I have to deal with. Quite the opposite. Whenever a need arises, I have come to the point that I actually enjoy it, because I can’t wait to stand in faith and Watch God move and He gets the glory! Things are not looking good for this country and when the bandaids being put on them start coming off, what do you think is going to happen to these so-called Christians who profess to walk by faith? There are Christians in 3rd world countries who see miracles all the time because they don’t have anyone but the Lord. Their lives are in danger continually because of their faith in the Lord. Just go to persecution.com or read the book The Pilgrim Church and you’ll find yourself repenting for “pity-parties”, worrying, and anything thing else we complain about. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is GOOD! Terrie

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