Regret is an emotion that we should not give our selves to as believers. For as an emotion it does not take us far with God neither does it give us the spiritual results that we seek. Feelings of remorse is temporal and has it's foundation in the flesh, it is carnal and therefore can not please God. king Saul regreted his actions in not killing king Agag and sparing some the cattle and sheep. His remorse was fleeting and not heart felt because first he blamed the people and he did to save face or gain respect from Samuel and the people.
Judas Iscariot also regreted his selling his Lord Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, but he went and comitted suicide after wards . In Matthew 27vs3 ''when Judas who had betrayed him, and saw that Jesus was condemned he was seized with remorse and returned the 30 silver coins to the chief priests and elders'' In vs5 it is written ''so Judas threw the money into the temple and left.Then he went away and hanged himself.'' This is the result of regret
this how far it can go,hopelessness, dispaire ,and destruction. The reason for this simple, regret stems from the wisdom of the world, it is carnal, soulish and therefore lacks the power to save or transform us.
One of the best decisions i have made in life is being married to my husband, it's one thing am glad and grateful to God for.As achievements go ,while many women are fighting to make a name for themselves,with all sincerity and i believe it, my greatest achievement would have been my husband and my family,nothing fills me with joy as being mrs esther benenoch.It may not sound like much,but for it is a big part of my destiny. I know what you are thinking that may be that's why this has befallen me, i still do not regret it,God is faithful.
And so inspite of all that is going on i do not, and will never regret saying i do to my husband, and i will do it again in a heart beat even though i do not understand all that is going on right now. But my marriage is a walk of faith; much like my walk with this awesome wonderful Lord of my life,Jesus. I take seriously the word of God ''the just shall live by faith and not by sight.''
For this reason i say no to regret, and yes to mourning and repentance.
Yes to mourning and repentance because it is of the Spirit of God and it brings transformation .
Regret -----no, because regret is false religion having a form of godliness but denying the power of God to save to the uttermost.
Repentance----yes, for it admits the powerlessness of self,and wholly acknowledges and depends upon the power of God to save.
Regret----no, for it is temporal and often like a dog goes back to it's vomit. It is mere words and letters and often kills--like judas, see psalm76vs34-36.
Repentance---yes, it is action ,obedience,humility,brokenness and admission that i am helpless without God. Repentance definitely yes--- because it causes my heart to follow hard after God who alone upholds me with righteous right hand----Psalm63vs8.
repentance --yes,because it causes my heart to sing'' O God my help in ages past,my hope for years to come.''
Repentance---yes, because it says with a broken heart to my God and my mercy--''to whom shall i go to, you alone have the words of eternal life.''
Repentance --yes, because it causes my heart to sing,'' great is your mercy and faithfulness,your loving kindness is better than life.'' It praises the God of second chances, and says to Him,''create me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me, cast me not away from your presence.''
Regret---no, For it walks away in defeat, but with a hard heart, unyielded, impatient to wait upon the God of all flesh who causes all things to work together for the good of all those who love Him and are called by His purpose.
Repentance--yes, as it waits in hope upon Him who makes all things new and says to the Lord---'Lord when you said to my heart seek me, my heart says to you, your face O Lord will i seek, for my goodness comes only from you.
Repentance---yes, It brings you face to face before the Lord with whom we have to deal and keeps you there until He turns your mourning into joy and dancing again, until He lifts your sorrows,so you can no longer stay silent; but sing and dance and rejoice for His joy has come. Repentance and mourning cleanses the soul, as through tears and brokenness, you recount the countless blessings of God, His righteous acts of salvation, help,deliverance, and trust Him for new blessings.
Regrets ---No, for it blames God and others and does not remember past blessings, neither is grateful.
Job did not regret, neither did David they mourned and repented for for failures and mistakes. You are a child of God, do not regret, His love is greater and stronger than our mistakes and Failures. There is no need or room for regret in a believers life, that's the way of the world. I leave you with these words of encouragement; in Acts the bible encourages ''repent and be saved[delivered] that times of of refreshing may come,, then Matthew 5vs4 ''Blesssed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted'
Lord teach us to mourn and live a life of repentance on this side of eternity so that our weaknesses, failures, mistakes will not prevail against us, and we can be every thing you have called us to be; a people of power and praise,holiness so we will show the praises of Him who has called out darkness into His marvelous light on earth.
Judas Iscariot also regreted his selling his Lord Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, but he went and comitted suicide after wards . In Matthew 27vs3 ''when Judas who had betrayed him, and saw that Jesus was condemned he was seized with remorse and returned the 30 silver coins to the chief priests and elders'' In vs5 it is written ''so Judas threw the money into the temple and left.Then he went away and hanged himself.'' This is the result of regret
this how far it can go,hopelessness, dispaire ,and destruction. The reason for this simple, regret stems from the wisdom of the world, it is carnal, soulish and therefore lacks the power to save or transform us.
One of the best decisions i have made in life is being married to my husband, it's one thing am glad and grateful to God for.As achievements go ,while many women are fighting to make a name for themselves,with all sincerity and i believe it, my greatest achievement would have been my husband and my family,nothing fills me with joy as being mrs esther benenoch.It may not sound like much,but for it is a big part of my destiny. I know what you are thinking that may be that's why this has befallen me, i still do not regret it,God is faithful.
And so inspite of all that is going on i do not, and will never regret saying i do to my husband, and i will do it again in a heart beat even though i do not understand all that is going on right now. But my marriage is a walk of faith; much like my walk with this awesome wonderful Lord of my life,Jesus. I take seriously the word of God ''the just shall live by faith and not by sight.''
For this reason i say no to regret, and yes to mourning and repentance.
Yes to mourning and repentance because it is of the Spirit of God and it brings transformation .
Regret -----no, because regret is false religion having a form of godliness but denying the power of God to save to the uttermost.
Repentance----yes, for it admits the powerlessness of self,and wholly acknowledges and depends upon the power of God to save.
Regret----no, for it is temporal and often like a dog goes back to it's vomit. It is mere words and letters and often kills--like judas, see psalm76vs34-36.
Repentance---yes, it is action ,obedience,humility,brokenness and admission that i am helpless without God. Repentance definitely yes--- because it causes my heart to follow hard after God who alone upholds me with righteous right hand----Psalm63vs8.
repentance --yes,because it causes my heart to sing'' O God my help in ages past,my hope for years to come.''
Repentance---yes, because it says with a broken heart to my God and my mercy--''to whom shall i go to, you alone have the words of eternal life.''
Repentance --yes, because it causes my heart to sing,'' great is your mercy and faithfulness,your loving kindness is better than life.'' It praises the God of second chances, and says to Him,''create me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me, cast me not away from your presence.''
Regret---no, For it walks away in defeat, but with a hard heart, unyielded, impatient to wait upon the God of all flesh who causes all things to work together for the good of all those who love Him and are called by His purpose.
Repentance--yes, as it waits in hope upon Him who makes all things new and says to the Lord---'Lord when you said to my heart seek me, my heart says to you, your face O Lord will i seek, for my goodness comes only from you.
Repentance---yes, It brings you face to face before the Lord with whom we have to deal and keeps you there until He turns your mourning into joy and dancing again, until He lifts your sorrows,so you can no longer stay silent; but sing and dance and rejoice for His joy has come. Repentance and mourning cleanses the soul, as through tears and brokenness, you recount the countless blessings of God, His righteous acts of salvation, help,deliverance, and trust Him for new blessings.
Regrets ---No, for it blames God and others and does not remember past blessings, neither is grateful.
Job did not regret, neither did David they mourned and repented for for failures and mistakes. You are a child of God, do not regret, His love is greater and stronger than our mistakes and Failures. There is no need or room for regret in a believers life, that's the way of the world. I leave you with these words of encouragement; in Acts the bible encourages ''repent and be saved[delivered] that times of of refreshing may come,, then Matthew 5vs4 ''Blesssed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted'
Lord teach us to mourn and live a life of repentance on this side of eternity so that our weaknesses, failures, mistakes will not prevail against us, and we can be every thing you have called us to be; a people of power and praise,holiness so we will show the praises of Him who has called out darkness into His marvelous light on earth.
Keep the faith. I dont know much about the circumstances surrounding this issue but I do know the devil is on the prowl against the souls of the saved. Be strong woman of God. Please ensure your children are not adversely affected by this incidence, they do not need to suffer for this. God bless you. Charles Nwankwo (earlytimenews@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteindeed, you have spoken like "ESTHER" in the bible...
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It is well with you ma'am
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The Lady came all the way from Akure, It was some Eight Years ago, the closest Church to her house in Festac was Communion Church, although she was brought up in Anglican Church, the Church was a bit far,and she had just met the Lord Jesus after a serious accident where she was in a Coma for almost one week. The Lord Jesus appeared to her and she determined after the encounter to serve Jesus all her life. she never had any chance to speak with the wife of David Benenoch, But she attended Communion in Festac and Loved the good Christian example that she could gather in her zeal for the Lord. Her first teacher was Esther Benenoch whom she never met until the Lord spoke to her to return to a Village called Iju in Akure. The day she heard the news of "this present Crisis" she broke down in tears, I could tell from the tone of her Voice that all was not well. How is she? she asked. Clara is your secret disciple who never had the opportunity to speak with you. she may never even meet you on this side of heaven. But her heart is with you Just like that of our Master Jesus. May God be with you and your Family at this time. May God strengthen and keep Pastor Ben Enoch from the attacks sent by these evil agents.(kunleolason@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteIn everything give thanks to God for he is working behind the scenes on our behalf. It is well!
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Indeed many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth him from them all (Psalm 34:19). The Word of the Lord says in Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." He didn't say all things are good but all things work together for good and so even in the seemingly evil and perilous times, the Good Lord is working it all for our benefit. Indeed, let your enemies declare: "we meant this for evil, but the Lord turned it around for your good."
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you and your family, maam. I don't know why this is happening, but I know better to trust the Lord in times like this. And as His Word enjoins me to do, I say unto you, IT IS WELL.
I pray God strengthens you and your family through this trying time, and may you all come out of this triumphant. And I pray that the Lord PERMANENTLY destroys every work of the devil in your home and uproot every seed which the enemy may have planted. I pray that this evil plan of divorce, which is definitely not the Perfect Will of God (Malachi 2:16) will NEVER see the light of day. I also pray that God would comfort your children at this trying time and may they be tremendous sources of strength and encouragement to you and your husband in Jesus Name. Amen.
It is well, my dear sister in Christ. Be strong and of good courage for the enemies you see today, tomorrow, shall be no more.
You are a strong woman and i admire your for your courage to confront your situation with all boldness. God will see you through all these and you will come out stronger.
ReplyDeleteThis is what makes the church triumphant, when we move from 'I' to 'We' ,a body , a family, with one voice ,in one accord , then the visitation of the Holy Spirit we have been praying is about to break forth upon us. My beloved brethren, we need to prepare now more than ever for that time is nearer than when we first believed.
ReplyDeleteNot unto us, O Lord, not unto us but unto thy name give glory,for thy mercy and thy truth's. sake'. Thank you church.
And the story gets even more interesting, for when it is thought that the righteous is down, they have just assumed their most lethal position. Though i am not a member of the church, i remember as a young lad wanting to know the Lord more, CC was the closest Pentecostal to me where I could escape to and yet sneak back to my family church without been noticed. I would look at you from a distance hoping that one day i will be in ministry. Now i am and i thank God for bringing you and bishop my way. He isn't going to leave you stranded at the middle of the journey. Get ready for your moment of great triumph. For you will experience it, it shall be glorious, beyond your widest imagination. He that watereth, scriptures say, shall be watered and shall increase by the increase of God. it is well.
ReplyDeleteMummy, God has stepped in. You will have back your husband. We are praying for you.
ReplyDeleteGreat words. I have read this note over and over again and I am really inspired.
ReplyDeleteAt this time,we must uphold the Bishop in our prayers because I know this is a clear work of the devil. The Bishop and you were a formidable team and will remain so. Just as the church prayed for Peter in Acts 12,just know we are praying too. I had your pix and his as my dp on bb and now his picture is on dp as a reminder that prayer for both of you is a must at this time. I heard the Bishop say things in the 90s about you and about marriage and I am holding on to God on this issue.
Be still and know that he is God. At this time, silence is the answer. Whatsoever the Lord does will be forever. Nothing will be added to it or taken away. The seeds you and the Bishop sowed in my life and in the lives of thousands will provoke God to act. As God remembered Noah and Cornelius, he will remember both of you.There is absolutely nothing to regret. For we know that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose. Remain on fire for God while he works behind the scene.