Love ❤️ at Home: In your Desperation to Have a Child Don’t Visit Forbidden 🚫 Healers (Part 1)

Pastor and Mrs Chifamba

THERE ARE MANY WHO HAVE SHIPWRECKED THEIR FAITH WANTING TO HAVE A CHILD AT ANY COST! THEY END UP VISITING BIBLICALLY FORBIDDEN HEALERS.

Isaiah‬ ‭8‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭NASB

“When they say to you, “Consult the mediums and the spiritists who whisper and mutter,” should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living? To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn.”

“There are many who become restless when they cannot know the definite outcome of affairs. They cannot endure uncertainty, and in their impatience they refuse to wait to see the salvation of God.” - {Patriarchs and Prophets p. 687}.

2 Kings 1:2-4

And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that was in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said unto them, Go, enquire of Baal–zebub the god of Ekron whether I shall recover of this disease. 3But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say unto them, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that ye go to enquire of Baal–zebub the god of Ekron? 4Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed.

DO NOT VISIT HEALERS IN THE CAMP OF GOD’S ENEMIES. A KING IN ISRAEL,AHAZIAH, WENT TO ENQUIRE IN EKRON A CITY OF THE PHILISTINES THE ENEMIES OF GOD AND ISRAEL BAAL-ZEBUB IN THE NEW TESTAMENT IS CALLED THE PRINCE OF DEVILS

Matthew 12:24

But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

Leviticus 19:31

Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.

Leviticus 20:6

And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.

1 Chronicles 10:13-14

So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.

1 Corinthians 10:20-21

But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 21Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. 22Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?

Joshua 24:15

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

IF WE HAVE BEEN DECEIVED AND VISITED THE FORBIDDEN HEALERS, LET US TURN TO GOD AND HE WILL PARDON YOU!

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 Timothy 1:15

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

Love ❤️ at Home: Don’t Quarrel over Barrenness Pray 🙏

By Pastor and Mrs Chifamba

Psalm 65:2

O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.

Psalm 91:14-16

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. 16With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

The path of sincerity and integrity is not a path free from obstruction, but in every difficulty we are to see a call to prayer. There is no one living who has any power that he has not received from God, and the source whence it comes is open to the weakest human being. “Whatsoever ye shall ask in My name,” said Jesus, “that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in My name, I will do it.” – {Desire of Ages p. 667.4}

INSTEAD OF PRAYING RACHEL AND JACOB QUARRELED ABOUT CHILDLESSNESS

Genesis 30:1-2

And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die. 2And Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel: and he said, Am I in God's stead, who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?

REBECCA AND ISAAC DID NOT QUARREL BUT PRAYED WHEN THEY HAD NO CHILD, SO DID ELISABETH AND ZECHARIAH

Romans 15:4-6

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. 5Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: 6That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Genesis 25:20-21

And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan–aram, the sister to Laban the Syrian. 21And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.

Luke 1:7

And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

Psalm 50:15

And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

Ask, then; ask, and ye shall receive. Ask for humility, wisdom, courage, increase of faith. To every sincere prayer an answer will come. It may not come just as you desire, or at the time you look for it; but it will come in the way and at the time that will best meet your need. The prayers you offer in loneliness, in weariness, in trial, God answers, not always according to your expectations, but always for your good. – {Prayer p. 188.2}

Luke 1:12-14

And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 13But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. 14And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

GOD MIGHT NOT ANSWER YOU LIKE HE DID ELISABETH AND REBECCA. ACCEPT GOD’S WILL AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND IT BETTER BY AND BY.

All that has perplexed us in the providences of God will in the world to come be made plain. The things hard to be understood will then find explanation. The mysteries of grace will unfold before us. Where our finite minds discovered only confusion and broken promises, we shall see the most perfect and beautiful harmony. We shall know that infinite love ordered the experiences that seemed most trying. As we realize the tender care of Him who makes all things work together for our good, we shall rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. – {Last Day Events p. 303.2}

NOBODY CAN EXPLAIN HOW THE MYSTERY OF BARRENNESS CAN WORK FOR OUR GOOD UNTIL WE GET TO HEAVEN‼️ UNTIL THEN LET US TAKE GOD AT HIS WORD.

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.

Thanking God for his Sovereignty in Answering Prayers

Psalm 107:21-22

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.

JESUS WOULD GIVE THANKS EVEN BEFORE HIS PRAYER WAS ANSWERED

‭‭John‬ ‭11‬:‭41‬-‭43‬

“Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me.” Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth!””

EVEN IF YOUR PRAYERS HAVE NOT YET BEEN ANSWERED THANK GOD BECAUSE HE IS A PRAYER HEARING GOD, AND HE WILL ANSWER IN HIS OWN TIME.

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭65‬:‭2‬

“O You who hear prayer, To You all flesh will come.”

Ephesians 5:19-20

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

Gratitude, rejoicing, benevolence, trust in God’s love and care—these are health’s greatest safeguard. To the Israelites they were to be the very keynote of life. - (Ministry of Healing p. 281)

Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Let us not be always thinking of our wants and never of the benefits we receive. We do not pray any too much, but we are too sparing of giving thanks. We are the constant recipients of God’s mercies, and yet how little gratitude we express, how little we praise Him for what He has done for us. – {Steps to Christ p.102.2}

Psalm 103:1-5

Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

THANK GOD EVEN FOR UNANSWERED PRAYERS ACCORDING TO HIS SOVEREIGNT. JESUS, MOSES AND PAUL WERE DENIED OF THEIR REQUESTS

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26‬:‭39‬

“He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.””

‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭3‬:‭25‬-‭26‬

“I pray, let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan, those pleasant mountains, and Lebanon.’ “But the Lord was angry with me on your account, and would not listen to me. So the Lord said to me: ‘Enough of that! Speak no more to Me of this matter.”

‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭7‬-‭10‬

“And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”

When our prayers seem not to be answered, we are to cling to the promise; for the time of answering will surely come, and we shall receive the blessing we need most. But to claim that prayer will always be answered in the very way and for the particular thing that we desire, is presumption. God is too wise to err, and too good to withhold any good thing from them that walk uprightly. Then do not fear to trust Him, even though you do not see the immediate answer to your prayers. Rely upon His sure promise, “Ask, and it shall be given you.” – {Steps to Christ p. 96.2}

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭71‬

“It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.”

Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭28‬

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” ‭‭

‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”