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To: Brumar89 who wrote (24404)	2/16/1999 11:11:00 AM
From: Jamey	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 39621

Bruce, God has not audibly spoken or raised any prophets for 2000 years. Why? Because His holy word, the Bible is complete and He has left us with the Holy Spirit for comfort and guidance. Yes, the Bible seems to contradict itself but only if you do not rightly divide the Word. Since Paul was given the Gospel of Grace, we are told by him to only follow the Gospel of the Mystery of Grace, lest we be accursed. he made that quite clear, and repeated his warning. So when Christians try to claim special powers that was given as a sign to the Jews, they create confusion. Yes, it is a shame that I am a goat and not a sheep .Jesus spoke in many parables so that the Scribes and Pharisees were unable to understand him. He said he was here to save the sinners and not the ones that thought they were Holy and not in need of salvation. I have had many experiences in my life that I recognize as the leading of the Holy Spirit and not coincidences. Have a good day, Santiago

To: Brumar89 who wrote (24404)	2/18/1999 1:24:00 AM
From: David fisk	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 39621

Bruce, at the risk of being misunderstood I will contribute three separate incidences when God definitely communicated to me. Each one was different but most certainly real. As you know, there are people who think that if it hasn't happened to them, then it hasn't happened to anyone. My wife cautioned me for years not to speak about the first happening I am about to give. She feared people would be embarrassed for me. or maybe she would be embarrassed. 1. I'll try to keep it short. Back in 1960's while on my way home from church visitation/witnessing to the lost, I was very happy and since there was no other human in the car I broke into singing about Jesus. Suddenly there began growing inside a most bright light. Never saw a manmade light that bright. It proceeded up into the chest cavity and when it reached the throat, I felt like saying something but didn't know what to say. It was like an urge. an upward pressure, but as far as I know nothing came out. During the second day with this light inside I was aware it began to fade so I prayed for God to restore it because it was such a wonderful, marvelous happening. He did, but not as bright as originally, and on the third day it went away. I had never heard of such a thing from anyone. I didn't really know what to make of it all, I just knew it was a great feeling. Well, about 25 years later I heard a Baptist preacher in Terrell, Texas telling about a man who had a similar experience. He went into great detail of what he thought it was and why it was given. It was a filling of the Holy Spirit, which of course is a gift of God by His grace. There is more to it than this, but I promised to make it short and I think you get the idea. 2. Hearing God speak to you doesn't supprise me at all. It happened to me. I mean I actually heard His words. However they came in my mind. I have no doubt it was Him. Here is the situation. There is a stretch of state hiway going East from Dallas, Texas for some 20 miles. There are many people living along here and many more living back in the rural setting. I drove most of that hiway every day to work. It began to upset me for there was no church building to be seen. All those people, and no church. I started working with three different Baptist county associations, one at a time, for support to start a church. No luck, the area basically was low middle to low income or less. Some houses, a lot of trailers. No criticism, just the facts. This went on for months. As I anguished and prayed over this, I had this experience. One morning driving to work talking to The Lord about the lack of Christian support, He said as clear as day, I mean unmistakable clear words, "David, if you want a church out here, you'll have to build it yourself." Bingo, the rest is another long story, but there is now an active church. Things like this one doesn't forget. 3. The third incident happened when I was in distress about some things happening in the new church. I was by myself in the garage, feeling down, down, down and about ready to throw in the towel. You know how weak we humans can be, forgetful too. Suddenly there came a strong sense of His presence and a peace that gives confidence and reassurance. The work continued on to success. Don't think that I was the only working. We had a wonderful group of loving Christians most of who are still there. I have thought and prayed over these things many times. Here is my conclusion. God wanted me to do a specific thing for His glory. He gave me the desire and the power, then led me into that work that glorified his name. Praise him forever more. Grace, all the way, only grace. Amen. In Christ, David