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. 7 October 2019. I pray for a way out of this life long poverty so that I can have a proper full Christian life. In 1st Samuel 14 He said Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. 22As my glorious presence passes by, I will hide you in the crevice of the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. Psalm 71:20,21 Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. So Gideon said to Him, If now I have found favor in Your sight, then show me a sign that it is You who speak with me. Just silence. Psalm 41:10,11 But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them. 17 Give me a sign of your favor: make my enemies see, to their confusion, that you, LORD, help and comfort me. "Only an evil, adulterous generation would demand a miraculous sign". I am now looking to see how God will bring this to pass. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. We all want answers. v1 Testing him, again. I dont know- I just know that He is very silent- and I struggle with the thought that perhaps I wasnt sincere enough when i got saved- I want to think that it;s just Satan planting the seeds of doubt, and if so Ill carry on, but the big what if comes along- Ugggh! 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. I am very introverted yet I have a desire to get married pushing 30 now and always get ghosted by guys and never get a second date. Perhaps the best-known and most comforting Bible verse, Jeremiah 29:11 is known to bring peace to many people who feel unsure about the future. B I am praying for you right now and will continue to pray that as you earnestly seek God, he will make himself known to you in a very real way. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide disputes for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. Deuteronomy 8:18 "You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day." For those who remember where all good things come from, and that is God, then He alone gives you power or the ability to gain wealth. I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. TopicalBible Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. "Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.". If I go east where the sun rises. Moses told Aaron all the words of the Lord with which He had sent him, and all the signs that He had commanded him to do. I also believed it revealed that I had weak faith or a lack of trust. I will wait to see what He will do. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. I was more open person &my fmly as well.. Read full chapter 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. And they will declare My glory among the nations. We cannot demand or pout, stomping our feet or throwing a temper tantrum when God does not reveal Himself in the way that we want. 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. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. So we ask, we think - we test the waters. I pray that you continue to seek God! Micah 7:8-10 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. We all want to be sure. Your email address will not be published. Please let me know if there is. We see that Jonathan asked for a sign in fighting the Philistines. Download. Faith does not function completely without evidence. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. 30:19 (Heb.). New Living Translation Send me a sign of your favor. Yes, he would definitely look for her with his team! Thanks for reaching out, Jane. 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. Often before we make a major move in our lives, we ask God for a sign. 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. This time let the fleece remain dry while the ground around it is wet with dew. 40So that night God did as Gideon asked. I totally understand how you feel though. When we come to God asking for a sign, it is okay to be bold and confident. But He did answer Moses request for a sign. David tells God there is none like Him and that all he wants is to follow, honor, and give God glory. I ask this because 42+ years of unanswered prayers (actual answer),not Yes, not No, not Wait, just silence. That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed. I believe that since God designed marriage and knows that it is a good thing for many of us, it is not selfish for you to pray about finding the right person and entering into a lifelong commitment. Forgive me my sins Lord. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. N God wants us to ask Him for guidance. I Am Rahab: How to Unlock Your True Identity, You Bring the Present: A Womens Christmas Devotional, Eve's Daughters - Life Lessons From Women In Scripture: Part 1, Capeless Heroes: A 7-Day Bible Reading Plan, Every Nation 2019 Prayer, Fasting, and Consecration. i. Application: (How can I apply what I have learned to my life today? So they said to Him, What then do You do for a sign, so that we may see, and believe You? We cannot just drop in our token requests, pull the lever, and hope we hit the jackpot. Human freedom. 1. If so, I do not believe God is in the business of giving out those kinds of signs! Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. Esther told the king. 14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. ask God for a sign by checking your heart for the right motives, seeking Gods will for the right mission, and requesting in the right manner? 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 ask this because 42+ years of the only experience with God being complete silence and absence. I am going to take the time to visit your site. Your story is such an encouragement to me and will bless many others. Please continue to provide wisdom to more people like me. T document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to journey with this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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. ); Prov. 2He answered and said to them, When it is evening you say,It will befair weather, for the sky is red;3and in the morning,foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening. Hypocrites! Isaiah 37:30 And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such as groweth of itself; and the second year that which springeth of the same: and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof. 68:25 (Heb. So what I am getting from this is if I want to have a relationship and ask God to show me a sign that marriage is for me it would be wrong because it is for personal motives? God does not leaves us in darkness. You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. I honestly believe signs can be very very deceptive and it was the old pattern old testament of seeking Gods face. When asking for a sign, make it a part of the natural outworking of events. That God would use this gentleman to help rescue her and that you would be reunited soon. If they will not believe you or heed the witness of the first sign, they may believe the witness of the last sign. I said God if this is not Your will then please let someone place a contract on the property. If we are coming with self-serving motives, we may not get the answer we seek. 15Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. Ask a sign for yourself from the Lord your God; make it deep as Sheol or high as heaven.. Christian songs about god39s love. Psalm 40:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The idea is based on messianic prophecies and is part of most Christian eschatologies . Does getting a sign from God include recognition, success, or praise for ourselves? Come into my heart and make me more like You. 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. I am so sorry that your experience with men has been disappointing. You give me the inspiration and accountability I need. 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. O * An individual lament. I have some time constraints coming up for this year and on June 18th my wife and I prayed and we asked God are we on the right path with this ministry? 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. I want to point out that this property is ideal for the ministry we want to do. I started praying about a youth ministry for handicapped and terminally ill children about 13 years ago. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 33Soon afterward the armies of Midian, Amalek, and the people of the east formed an alliance against Israel and crossed the Jordan, camping in the valley of Jezreel. I have found that the safest place for any of us to be is in the will of God. When I am in the dark ravine of fear and discouragement, be my sunrise, bringing security and the knowledge of how to proceed. Moses acknowledges God as the only reason for the Israelites being set apart. ), I now believe that God does want us to Him and boldly ask for signs. 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 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. Thanks a lot Clara as I await your testimony of your final healing. 1 Samuel 14:10 "Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven." Berean Standard Bible "Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven." King James Bible Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above. Are we looking for God to smile down on us so that our lives will be stress, trouble, and worry-free? 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. 8. Then those who hate me will be put to shame, for you, O Lord, help and comfort me. If you ask God for guidance, He will send you all the signs, warnings, and directions that you need. May God give you more and more years to be with me, to guide me and teach me, but most of all may he bless you with many more years cause there is no one else I want in my life but you. I I appreciate your honest questions. F Moses desperately wanted the presence of the LORD to go with him and the people. I am still in the process of asking God for a signand maybe that is why I have taken some time off blogging. If there had been much lightning and thunder and a booming voice from heaven, they pretend that it would move them to believe in Him; but it was only pretending and Jesus knew this. Too poor for church. I ask that you will be with my family, my children, my wife. God is able and loves you and your daughter so very much! But if they say, Come up to us, then we will go up, for the Lord has given them into our hands; and this shall be the sign to us.. I agree with every factor that you have pointed out. Just silence. Empty Depleted Exhaust, Struggling to make a decision? God and man meeting in one person, and being a mediator between God and men. Rather than have this all consuming need for companionship. The best book I can recommend to you on this subject is The Screwtape Letters by C.S. It seemed if God was going to give her a child He would have done so by now , and yet she persisted. v2,3 The signs were all around them. 15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in mercy and truth. The evidence is all around us. If we dont ask the Lord to show us which way to go, how will we know? This will be the sign to you which will come concerning your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas: on the same day both of them will die. The Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus, they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven. I hesitate to use the word spiritual warfare because it can be so distorted and misconstrued; however, I do believe it exists. I pray for God to reveal my specific purpose, why I am here. So I asked God for a sign. Your email address will not be published. Let me use the fleece for one more test. Isaiah 7:14 KJV. 17The LORD shall bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon thy father's house, days that have not come, from the day that Ephraim departed from Judah; even the king of Assyria. New King James Version The Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him. 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. Am I unsaved? Likewise, David tells God, You are my Godnone can do what you doyou alone are God.. I have been praying for a sign that God is actually involved in my life. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. 1:23; [Luke 1:31, 34], Gen. 24:43 (Heb. But my face will not be seen.. I am taking Jeff Goins class on blogging. All rights reserved. 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? What he has told me, about my life, career, marriage among others, he had been confirming what he said to be through other believers and his word. Others, to test Him, were demanding of Him a sign from heaven. 10 But if they say, Come up to us, then we will go up, for the Lord has given them into our hand. Subscribe today for access to my Free Faith Resource Library! Then Hezekiah had said, What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of the Lord?. 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. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 55 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Understand the meaning of Psalms 86:17 using all available Bible versions and commentary. 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.. E 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. ch. Psalm 86:1-17 (NLT) SHOW ME A SIGN OF YOUR FAVOR. 23Then I will remove my hand and let you see me from behind. 1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. D P Give your strength to your servant;save me, the son of your servant.17Send me a sign of your favor. I will give glory to your name forever,13for your love for me is very great. Lord, give me a sign! He has no idea what he is asking, but he does it anyway! Again, this is the God of the universe, not some genie in a bottle. H Know this day that I am not speaking with your sons who have not known and who have not seen the discipline of the Lord your GodHis greatness, His mighty hand and His outstretched arm, 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 Lord completely destroyed them;read more.and what He did to you in the wilderness until you came to this place; and what He did to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing that followed them, among all Israel but your own eyes have seen all the great work of the Lord which He did. Moses is talking to God about leading the Israelites to the Promised Land. He is faithful to answer us when we seek His face and His will! 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. Lewis. 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). R What were they seeking? Human beings are notorious for their short-term memories. and Aaron spoke all the words which the Lord had spoken to Moses. Consider too that this nation is your people.. 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. You just said and mentioned how God has been communcaring with me in in recent times. I believe that day he would just burst out when he experiences Gods Overwhelming Love and presence around Him. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. I am glad you are hearing from God and receiving confirmation through His Word and fellow believers. We cannot presume to make deals with God: If you show me ________, then I will do _________. 35He also sent messengers throughout Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, summoning their warriors, and all of them responded. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.- World English BibleTherefore the Lord Himself giveth to you a sign, Lo, the Virgin is conceiving, And is bringing forth a son, And hath called his name Immanuel,- Youngs Literal Bible Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: behold, the young woman shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.- Jewish Publication Society Bible. [ a] Read full chapter Footnotes Isaiah 7:14 Immanuel means God is with us Isaiah 7:14 in all English translations Isaiah 6 Isaiah 8 English Standard Version (ESV) Im in 3 yr relationship with unbeliever (who doesnt think of Any God ,even in Hardtimes). He rewards those who earnestly seek after Him! Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. One comes from the Bible and one from personal experience. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Context 13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. A popular verse, when it comes to justify asking for a sign, is Isaiah 7: 10, in which the Lord tells Judah's King Ahaz, "Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths. 6 He looked around and, to his surprise, right by his head were a loaf of bread baked on some coals and a jug of water. for the Lord our God is He who brought us and our fathers up out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and who did these great signs in our sight and preserved us through all the way in which we went and among all the peoples through whose midst we passed. Is it about Him or about us? 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. They know their mission is to bring God glory and have their lives point to Him. It shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires, for God is with you. Hey Carla- i just wanna make a quick comment about askin- lots of folks throw out the golden fleece argument when saying its ok to ask God for a sign, but God had already told Gideon what he was to do- Gideon asked for the sign of confirmation for the sake of strengthening the faith of his people- He wanted them to know they were on Gods mission and would not fail- He wasnt asking for an answer- He already had his answer- . 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 . We need to approach God with the reverence and respect He deserves. It is the Lord who judges me. Then He said, Put your hand into your bosom again. So he put his hand into his bosom again, and when he took it out of his bosom, behold, it was restored like the rest of his flesh. MOSES DOES NOT JUST WANT A SIGN. And he will use other people, circumstances, and anything else to attack us. Signs. Hi, I'm Carla! Moses and David, called by God specifically, wanted to follow and obey Gods plan. I pray for the resources to help my family. I am overjoyed. 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. For the past few years, I have been in a battle, and the only way I can describe it is in spiritual terms. 16 Look down and have mercy on me. He was not asking for power or strength or successbut for more of God. Black Berry Pin: 286431e3. MY Purpose of this earth is To finish HIS purpose through HIM, With HIM, for HIS GLORY. Bend down, OLord, and hear my prayer;answer me, for I need your help.2Protect me, for I am devoted to you. I went through some tough times and the Lord was always there. However, their boldness and confidence did not come from themselves, but rather from the God whom they were asking. 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. God said yeswith conditions. Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. It has given me a fresh perspective on the topic tackled. Isaiah 38:22 Hezekiah also had said, What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of the LORD? K I just discovered Blogs by Christian Women and my blog was accepted. Your Spirit is everywhere I go. English Standard Version 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. ); Ps. Recently no guys have been approaching me. Yet you have said, I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight. Now therefore, if I have found favor in your sight, please show me now your ways, that I may know you in order to find favor in your sight. Again(2006). Or is His silence a result of me being unsaved? You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. My passion is helping women connect Faith + Life in authentic and meaningful ways. 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. Last night especially hard for me, I begged him for a sign. The signs are numerous and as obvious as looking to the evening sky and determining what type of weather it will bring the next day. View more Isaiah 7:14 meaning, interpretation, and commentary "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." 2 Corinthians 8:12 encouragement generosity Give, and it will be given to you. When we ask for a sign from God. . Help me to do well in sharing You with him. If i also give up on this relationship, its Over. I thought it might be viewed as testing God. I respect everything that you have written in this blog. In any event she spoke to the owner on June 24th and he agreed on the extension until July 2nd. With GOD its more Honoring HIm and more satisfaction to us. Immanuel - God with us; God dwelling among us, in our nature, #John 1:14|. If its Gods will , he will surely determine my steps..to move forward..I was praying for His and His fathers salvation..Whenever i think of them, my Heart moves deeply for His Aged father especially, i never met him, ive only seen his face over social media , i cant explain..unknowingly i started praying for 2 of his own sisters whom i never met and Recently for his whole Town.. If they will not believe you or heed the witness of the first sign, they may believe the witness of the last sign. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. 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. He then performed the signs in the sight of the people. 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? "Lord Give Me a Sign" is a song by American hip hoprecording artist DMX, released as the second single from his sixth studio album Year of the Dog. I think signs are still in alignment with Gods will. They will put you out of the synagogues. Moses says, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully, and David cries out, Teach me your ways, OLord,that I may live according to your truth! I can so relate and understand your doubts, struggle, and questioning.
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