New Living Translation (NLT). Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, LORD, have helped me and comforted me. Was looking for some takes regarding this topic and I found your article quite informative. New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. I have enjoyed this ministry in recent times. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. I pray for God to reveal my specific purpose, why I am here. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 9 If they say to us, Wait until we come to you, then we will stand still in our place, and we will not go up to them. Now then, swear to me by the LORD that as I have dealt kindly with you, you also will deal kindly with my father's house, and give me a sure sign. 1. I ran across your blog because Im struggling with answers right now- I feel guilty asking Him for a sign (and not just a sign that could be natural in nature, I need to know its directly from Him, and not just something that happened coincidentally) to confirm my salvation, or strengthen my faith- I feel as though its a case of testing God, but Im exhausted, both physically and spiritually- Trying to hang on- but as the years of unanswered prayer go on and on, it gets very hard to-, As a follow-up to my last comment- you wrote in another blog post God does not waste anything he allows into our livesincluding the wilderness.- and this is what has me confused about Gods silence, is His silence just a wilderness experience? But He answered and said to them, An evil and adulterous generation craves for a sign; and yet no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah the prophet; An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and a sign will not be given it, except the sign of Jonah. And He left them and went away. You just said and mentioned how God has been communcaring with me in in recent times. One of my favorite verses is Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight. So my prayer for you is that as you seek to deepen your relationship with God, he will lead you to the right person or so fulfill you with his love and care that you no longer feel trapped by this consuming desire. Isaiah 7:14 KJV. Count on me to pray for you and your ministry. Too poor for church. English Standard Version 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. If you ask God for guidance, He will send you all the signs, warnings, and directions that you need. And he mentioned the old widow who persisted and never gave up. We all want to know. Plus, have you ever stopped to think it may be the Holy Spirit that provides the answer to the sign? Help me to share You honestly. In nearly 3 years I have not found a better suited place. That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed. For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom; So Jesus said to him, Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe., New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. Song Info[edit] Even though the album's cover has the RIAA Parental Advisorysticker, this song is entirely free of profanity. Show me a sign for good, that those who hate me may see it and be ashamed, because You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me" (Psalm 86:16-17). One was from a Christian . I am over joyed!!! But I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told them to you. So many Biblical people asked for signs and I would also argue to that the Holy Spirit was interacting with men in Old Testament days too. Moses and David, called by God specifically, wanted to follow and obey Gods plan. and His signs and His works which He did in the midst of Egypt to Pharaoh the king of Egypt and to all his land; and what He did to Egypts army, to its horses and its chariots, when He made the water of the Red Sea to engulf them while they were pursuing you, and the. I was reminded that Hannah asked God year after year for a child. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 2:8 (Heb. It is true that we no longer need as many tangible signs because of the Holy Spirit, but I do believe God confirms things to us through His Word and through other believers. And I will make boys their princes, and infants shall rule over them. Father, Now My heart is Yours , My life is Yours. Thank you, Marianna! It shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires, for God is with you. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. These cookies do not store any personal information. Your email address will not be published. 14Therefore the (A)Lord himself will give you a sign. I would love to give you access to my FAITH RESOURCE library! Then those who hate me will be put to shame,for you, OLord, help and comfort me. Thanks for reaching out, Jane. 17 Give me a sign of your favor: make my enemies see, to their confusion, that you, LORD, help and comfort me. 2 But Abram said, "Lord God, what will You give me, seeing I [ b]go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?" 3 Then Abram said, "Look, You have given me no . P 7:14 Therefore - Because you despise me, and the sign which I now offer to you, God of his own free grace will send you a more honourable messenger, and give you a nobler sign. Recently no guys have been approaching me. Have we decided we want a promotion, a new relationship, or more time and money? Give your strength to your servant; save me, the son of your servant. Welcome to Church of the Cross Worship. As you can see, the confirmation of what he told me through his word and other believers whom I didnt tell them anything about what God told me in very very assuring abd much more reliable than signs. Psalm 86:1-17 (NLT) SHOW ME A SIGN OF YOUR FAVOR. 7 October 2019. I am overjoyed. Day 91 | Matthew 16:1-4 | Give us a Sign! . It seemed if God was going to give her a child He would have done so by now , and yet she persisted. We dont always get miraculous signs and clear and specific direction, but if we take the time stop and ponder the little things, God reveals himself in still, small ways. Gideon asked for signs a lot to get Gods commitment, assurance and answers to requests .However, under the new testament, the holy spirit is there to take the place is signs which is more reliable than signs . Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4 [NLT] 1Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. We all want to be sure. Prayer for Guidance on Job and Financial Opportunities Moses said, By this you shall know that the Lord has sent me to do all these deeds; for this is not my doing. Help me Lord to be an honest Christian. I just discovered Blogs by Christian Women and my blog was accepted. He ate the meal and went back to sleep. This is an interesting and encouraging post Clara but It is doubtful if signs are appropiate when taking into consideration that when Moses and David asked for signs , it was in the old testament when the holy spirit had not yet been given. 4 I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. Visit the Bible online to search for words if you dont know the specific passage yourre looking for. now may it be that the girl to whom I say, Please let down your jar so that I may drink, and who answers, Drink, and I will water your camels alsomay she be the one whom You have appointed for Your servant Isaac; and by this I will know that You have shown lovingkindness to my master.. "Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.". This promised birth supposed the preservation of that city, and nation and tribe, in and of which the Messiah was to be born; and therefore there was no cause to fear that ruin which their enemies now threatened. For the design of these words is not so much to relate the name by which Christ should commonly he called, as to describe his nature and office. He said to ask if there is anything that you need help with. Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4 [NLT] 1 Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. Your email address will not be published. Then He said, Throw it on the ground. So he threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from it. Just because we are saved does not mean that we dont experience all of these things. It is the Lord who judges me. Pls keep them in ur prayersalso( my brothr & mom believe and pray for Jesus bt not ready for baptism ). And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ. And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great many of the devout Greeks and not a few of the leading women. 2 Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. I pray for a way out of this life long poverty so that I can have a proper full Christian life. This time let the fleece remain dry while the ground around it is wet with dew." 40 So that night God did as Gideon asked. That was a very nice read! Were hoping shes in a rehab place, she stayed sober for so long she just recently relapsed. Im struggling too- God has been seemingly silent for decades, not answering prayer at least that i can see- in ways that I know are direct answers to my prayers- I have grown weary- wondering Does God even hear me? It is His love letter to us full of all things He has done, is doing, and will do for all of us who believe. His functions are unnumerous. "Only an evil, adulterous generation would demand a miraculous sign". I will give glory to your name forever,13for your love for me is very great. Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. That proof can be found in the Bible. Nourished by that meal, he walked forty days and nights, Theres no bread and water- just silence- suffocating silence-, DONT WHINE, WATCH INSTEAD .. Im trying to watch-, And while God seemed to accept some of Elijahs venting, he also asked him to take the focus off of himself and look to see what God was doing Im not seeing His works- Am I just looking in the wrong places? Anyway, some significant things have happened in the past two years that have caused me to rethink this whole asking God for a sign thing. But if the Lord brings about an entirely new thing and the ground opens its mouth and swallows them up with all that is theirs, and they descend alive into Sheol, then you will understand that these men have spurned the Lord.. Jesus uses their discerning of the weather as an example of how every sign that they need has already been produced and yet their hearts are hard and closed to it. So thankful to have fellow travelers on this journey of faith and life! When asking for a sign, make it a part of the natural outworking of events. You make some great observations. I don't know what to do.". I dont know, where im going, But i believe God is with me.Im not afraid of anything , anyone to loose. When you did awesome things that we did not look for, you came down, the mountains quaked at your presence. Or is His silence a result of me being unsaved? I can so relate and understand your doubts, struggle, and questioning. Yes, he would definitely look for her with his team! Please continue to provide wisdom to more people like me. Hello, I am 54 and have been born again for 42 of those years. Nothing is hidden from Him and nothing surprises Him. Y Then this shall be the sign for you: you will eat this year what grows of itself, in the second year what springs from the same, and in the third year sow, reap, plant vineyards, and eat their fruit. When we go to God, humbly and honestly, requesting a sign of His presence, His favor, His love, or His protection, we must consider 3 things: In looking at both Moses and Davids words, we can see their hearts and their motives. I pray for the resources to help my family. v4 Consider this question. Please let me know if there is. 8. So we ask, we think - we test the waters. Understood God IS MUST for a relation to seed, sprout, blossom and flourish .. rest all secondary. MY Purpose of this earth is To finish HIS purpose through HIM, With HIM, for HIS GLORY. But if they will not believe even these two signs or heed what you say, then you shall take some water from the Nile and pour it on the dry ground; and the water which you take from the Nile will become blood on the dry ground., Moses said, By this you shall know that the, If these men die the death of all men or if they suffer the fate of all men, then the, In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill; and he prayed to the, Know this day that I am not speaking with your sons who have not known and who have not seen the discipline of the. I said God if this is not Your will then please let someone place a contract on the property. A sign - Of your deliverance. Isaiah 38:22 Hezekiah also had said, What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of the LORD? All rights reserved. We should not be ashamed or afraid to go to our heavenly Father and pour out our hearts. 23Then I will remove my hand and let you see me from behind. K May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America. Amazing, incredible, unbelievable. 35He also sent messengers throughout Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, summoning their warriors, and all of them responded. For they may say, The. It was not what they did, how they prayed, or the fact that Moses was their chosen leader. Awesome blog, i did pen down the main Points of 3Ms (motive,mission,manner). I believe that day he would just burst out when he experiences Gods Overwhelming Love and presence around Him. We all want answers. He is faithful! But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. (There is a verse that says that if we regard iniquity in our heart, He will not hear us). I know God is in control. 34Then the Spirit of the Lord clothed Gideon with power. Behold, you were angry, and we sinned; in our sins we have been a long time, and shall we be saved? ), Asking for a sign from God only denies all of the wonderful evidences of Hisexistence, His love and His power. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. I hope to find women who need to network and make friends with other blogglers and authors. They know their mission is to bring God glory and have their lives point to Him. Give your strength to your servant;save me, the son of your servant.17Send me a sign of your favor. When Gideon got up early the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out a whole bowlful of water. But my face will not be seen.. Publication date: Feb 1, 2022. Thanks a lot Clara as I await your testimony of your final healing. C 20But you may not look directly at my face, for no one may see me and live.21TheLordcontinued, Look, stand near me on this rock. (Jeremiah 29:12-13) And if you are still unsure about asking God for a sign, then just ask Him for guidance. We are given faith as we spend time with the one who had perfect faith in His Father in Heaven. 38 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, "Teacher, we want to see a sign from You." 39 But He answered and said to them, "An evil and adulterous generation craves for a sign; and yet no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah the prophet; 40 for just as JONAH WAS THREE DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS IN THE BELLY OF THE SEA MONSTER, so 282 Likes, TikTok video from Yeshuas Son (@theholysam): "Bible verses that could probably make your day! Why did they go to God and ask for a sign? J In many of them he pours out his anguish and despair and often questions GOds presence. After 42 years levels are low. He rewards those who earnestly seek after Him! You alone are God.11Teach me your ways, OLord,that I may live according to your truth!Grant me purity of heart,so that I may honor you.12With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. Can I encourage you to boldly (yet humbly!) Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born? Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.. Show me a sign for good,That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed,Because You, O Lord, have helped me and comforted me. For His Honor and Glory, and so we can be effective witnesses for Him- I think God knows we are an easily discouraged people, easily defeated- and I would think that, like any good parent would, He would like us to be encouraged and to learn that He is our provider and takes care of us- and one way I think He does that is to help us in our weakness by revealing His presence in our lives. His creation The beauty and complexity of a flower The beauty and complexity of the ecosystem Changed lives Miracles we have seen Miracles we have heard of The bible record Thearchaeologicalrecord. I ask this because 42+ years of the only experience with God being complete silence and absence. Matthew 12:38 Verse Concepts The Jews then said to Him, What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?. I was asking God for miracle, for their salvation and Liberation from God of lies ,Empty lies of their hindu belief system every Mountain be Uprooted from their Hearts ,eyes and Mind Blinded by world, and Let HIS light shine out of the darkness.. After 10 days of proposing he stopped responding..He sees, he doesnt repsond/reply.Even i dont want to make him uncomfortable with msgs,..so i send hi, msgs 10/15 days once.. As No response to calls msgs mails from him for a month, Theres a slow question inside me, Should i STOP praying and move on or PAUSE and pray earnestly. Again(2006). I am now looking to see how God will bring this to pass. We need to approach God with the reverence and respect He deserves. I do not know quite where I picked up this idea (somewhere in my long-ago Sunday School days, I suppose), but I always thought it was wrong to ask God for a sign. Many strong people of faith have had similar experiencesand I have too. If you also pray for me, I would appreciate it! Or am i just not spiritual enough for Him to hear me? Lord, show me something that shows me you are real., Lord, if you Do this thing, I will believe in You and follow You.. He wants Gods presence. Do we want a sign to draw closer to God and follow His will, or do we want a sign to have God put His stamp of approval on our self-made plans? Isaiah 38:7,8,22 And this shall be a sign unto thee from the LORD, that the LORD will do this thing that he hath spoken; , Judges 6:36-40 And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said, , Ask it either in the depth, or in the height above, Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular, A signal, as a, flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular, gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative, Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular, Underworld (place to which people descend at death), Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular, The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, Ahaz, being troubled with fear of Rezin and Pekah, is comforted by Isaiah, Ahaz, having liberty to choose a sign, and refusing it, has for a sign, Christ promised, His judgment is prophesied to come by Assyria, OT Prophets: Isaiah 7:11 Ask a sign of Yahweh your God (Isa Isi Is). - Isaiah 7:11. 8-9 He got up, ate and drank his fill, and set out. The lives of some of the most godly and wise men and women were characterized by discouragement and despair. I thought it might be viewed as testing God. The Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus, they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven. Then those who hate me will be put to shame, for you, O Lord, help and comfort me. In some cases God may be pleased with any of your options. The manner (the attitude we have, the posture we take) in which we come to God, seeking His face, asking Him to show us a sign, is so very essential. We were a bit discouraged and we immediately prayed about it. In 1st Samuel 14 He said Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. Red Skies In The Morning Pharisees Take Warning, Day 92 | Matthew 16:5-12 | Beware the Yeast, Looking for a Sign 080611 Mennonite Preacher. Well 10 months have gone by and the property is still there. 39Then Gideon said to God, Please dont be angry with me, but let me make one more request. In September 2020 I found the perfect property and I have prayed about it every day since then that God would provide the provision to make the dream a reality. Moses said to the Lord, See, you say to me, Bring up this people, but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. MOSES DOES NOT JUST WANT A SIGN. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. He never promised the journey would be easy, but He does promise (like He did with Moses and David) that He will never leave us nor forsake us. I am always seeking fellow travelers on the journey, so I hope you stay awhile, check out my free resources, and find encouragement for your soul. He promises to do a new thing. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. Bend down, OLord, and hear my prayer;answer me, for I need your help.2Protect me, for I am devoted to you. L Guide my feet in the path of peace and blessing. Keep the faith, claim his promises by reading your Bible daily, and never stop searching for him. Thanks for your article on this important topic of signs when You are seeking Gods wisdom and will in the matter. And thank YOU for your kind and encouraging words! ESV Text Edition: 2016. Then get yourself an iron plate and set it up as an iron wall between you and the city, and set your face toward it so that it is under siege, and besiege it. Stuck in Your Job? From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him. Psalm 41:10,11 But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them. Keep them all safe and help them to feel Your love more and more. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. Read More. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. That God would use this gentleman to help rescue her and that you would be reunited soon. I am so sorry that you feel God has been silent in your life. Your story is such an encouragement to me and will bless many others. He came to a lone broom bush and collapsed in its shade, wanting in the worst way to be done with it allto just die: Enough of this, God! I think its a humble spirit that ask God for a sign, especially when they are seeking to do His will. It is a fascinating fictional account of what is going on behind the scenes to distract, discourage, and defeat us when we try to follow God. I guess I thought it showed disrespect to ask God to prove himself to me. 1 Corinthians 4:4-6The New Revised Standard Version. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 2 months back, after fasting and prayers for 2 months, i finally proposed him, He says, in their Indian Hindu family its hard to accept a Christian, its gonna be big fight, They didnt let him win for his career itself, in marriage its impossible..he preferences are invisible. That would be nice- and encouraging- but for whatever reason God isnt letting me in on what Hes doing in the background during this wilderness experience-, Can we watch for God to do a new thing, wait on him to provide streams in the wasteland, and walk toward him as he makes a way in the wilderness, I hope so- its getting very hard though-. God is able and loves you and your daughter so very much! It is a bold thing to do, but I believe most of us have all done it before. For behold, the Lord God of hosts is taking away from Jerusalem and from Judah support and supply, all support of bread, and all support of water; the mighty man and the soldier, the judge and the prophet, the diviner and the elder, the captain of fifty and the man of rank, the counselor and the skillful magician and the expert in charms. If we dont ask the Lord to show us which way to go, how will we know? I cannot escape your presence. But I would direct you back to the promises found in Gods Word because it is there that God speaks to us and reveals who He is. Often before we make a major move in our lives, we ask God for a sign. Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. I pray for God to supply the ability and resources to help homeless people get off the street and glorify God in the process. I did share Gospel in our initial days, and i kept sharing few Good news that happen in our everyday lives he says Good, God works for u. I will ask for more time, but God if this is not from You then please have the owner reject any idea of waiting and have him remove the property from the market. The Realtor said this wealthy man was unpredictable and didnt really listen to her council. And the people will oppress one another, every one his fellow and every one his neighbor; the youth will be insolent to the elder, and the despised to the honorable. This is what Mordecai and others throughout the kingdom were doing they put on sackcloth a sign of humility and ashes a sign of repentance and purification from sin and they wept and prayed. He is the spring of all the motions of the heavenly bodies, directs and manages them, as he that rides in the chariot sets it a-going, has a supreme command of the influences of heaven; he rides upon the heavens for the help of his people (Deu. If I go down to the place of death, you will be there. This is most likely due to DMX's reputation. Let me use the fleece for one more test. I will continue to pray that God gives you direction, wisdom, and clarity as you step out in faith to do what He has called you to do!
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