Rob Rufus, Hong Kong, more great understandings of the Grace of Jesus

Rob and Glenda Rufus

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CityChurch International webpage   http://ccihk.com/

I just love this bliss in a recent message from Rob :

"religious pharisees ask Jesus: why are your followers so happy? why don't they fast like John's? Jesus replies "when they are without their Groom then they will fast"....  ok so why aren't you (Rob) fasting today .... well the bridegroom is with us .... so (Rob) you don't think Jesus had a point on fasting? .... well, the bridegroom was taken for ~40 hours and then the Holy Spirit raised Jesus from the dead .... that's when his followers fasted for answers .... i'm rejoicing ... i'm happy ... i am in Jesus; & Jesus is in me .... i'm fasting from sorrow ... hey devil i'm fasting from depression ... i'm fasting from the religious spirit .... "   

A Bible pattern based on the Hebrew text that may add to the prophetic.

The words above were revealed to a journalist who was investigating a Torah (O.T) pattern that statistical scientists had published in a scientific journal (click http://friendsofjesus.tumblr.com/ to see my article on it). Drosnin, reportedly, warned Rabin and his security personnel of these words but it was not taken seriously. Rabin was subsequently assassinated by Amir.

This was a rare example where the pattern was predictive. Apparently, there are many words revealed using this pattern that make sense to the natural mind retrospectively like most Bible prophecy.
This could be another sign from The One who sees the end from the beginning and who can predict the decisions humans will make.

Drosnin has subsequently taken application of the pattern and its interpretation to places where it devalues the initial research, according to the science paper's author. Drosnin might adhere to new age concepts.

Possible further reading "Bible Code Bombshell" by R Edwin Sherman (Amazon.com); though i haven't read it.

Some head clearers from Rick Warren on Twitter

Rick Warren 

Saddleback Church

If someone foolishly says "There are no absolutes" ask, "Are you absolutely sure?"

Truth is never relative, only our opinions about it. God's Word is inerrant; I'm not.

The world has zero need for rockstar pastors but is desperate for ones that stand on the Rock. A person like you.

It's better to be hated for your courage than loved for following the crowd."Dont follow the crowd in doing wrong" Ex.23:2

Healthy churches balance 3 types of teaching: BUILD-UP"edification" FIRE-UP"exhortation" HOLD-UP"comfort" 1 Cor14:3

My network "Don't let anyone treat u as unimportant since ur YOUNG! Be an example in words, actions, love, faith & purity!"1Tim4:12

Resting in the Lord is not laziness; it's an act of faith.

Confront passive-aggressive behavior toward you.You’ll both be healthier & u just might save the relationship. Prov 24:26

The greatest hindrances to God using you will always be internal, not external.

The simplest way to influence is SMILE "A leader's smile can give people life; his kindness is like a spring rain" Pr16:15

Never quarrel with a fool. It lowers u to their level & the people listening may not be able to tell the difference! See Pr23:9

To bring out the best in staff & volunteers: Give them a challenge. Give them control. Give them the credit.

Thru the Freedom of Information Act I got the government study they didn’t release that shows abstinence education works.

Never confuse acceptance with approval. Without approving all we do, Jesus accepts all who come to Him. We must do the same.

Cynicism is neither wisdom nor insight. It's just an unhappy attitude.

Leading requires a tender heart but a tough mind."Only simpletons believe everything they hear" Pr14:15 Opinion isn’t fact!

I do not believe in atheists, therefore atheists do not exist! (Ever heard that so-called "logic" used?)

If I believed u could change human hearts through LAWS I'd become a politician, but only Jesus can turn haters into lovers.

Those most proud of "fighting evil" are most blind to the evil in them."The heart is deceitful above all things" Jer.17:9

Demeaning & criticizing others is the dishonest way of praising ourselves. Others may miss our ego but God sees it. Ph.2:3

What you think you OWN is really on LOAN. It all belongs to God.You're just a steward & God is testing you. Luke16:10-13

 

Limitless you in Christ

Brian Houston spoke at Hillsong Brisbane on the limitless you in Christ.

Below is my paraphrase.

It appears innate in mankind to test the limits. Boys cross bottomless lakes; men cross oceans then women do then children do. Men climb impossible mountains then soon someone is doing the same thing walking backwards to see if that can be done!

We are to be the same explorers in The Spirit.

We explore the mystery of His Will, to find His Good Pleasure that is our purpose in Him; to understand depth & height & width of His mystery, to find our identity that can only be fulfilled in Him (Eph.1-19). Saul could boast that he was the best of the best in the elements of this Earth but Paul (Spiritually blessed Saul) was fulfilled by being the least of the least in Heaven on Earth. As Saul, he was exclusive, but as Paul he became totally inclusive. (Eph.3:5&6) Because Christ was ALIVE in him. (Eph.2:1,Gal.2:20) Forget about anything with “self” in the proposition. Self confidence, self awareness, self conscious etc. It turns you in on your limited self; it was the failing of Lucifer. In Is.14:13 lucifer talks about himself in his own awareness then brings his “I statements” to Adam which brought about self awareness that they were only naked and vulnerable with out the Glory covering of God. The self confidant might blindly rage for a while, the self aware might present the limits of existence well for a season and the self conscious might live anxiously and depressively but we want to be aware of Christ limitless in and through us, full of His Peace, full of His Confidence (Jer.29:11; Heb.10:35).

Get away from attaching your old self to the Recreated you.

Gideon gave all the excuses and “buts” to being victorious over the cruel midianites.

He was hiding with his food, he said he was part of the least tribe, that his father’s house was poor in that tribe, that he was the least in his father’s house etc etc … led by the butt!

God drew out his faith in Him then, called him a mighty man of valour.(Judges.6)

You have a way better relationship with Jesus because of His Sacrifice and the Gift of His Spirit dwelling in you. You are defined by what He says about you not what this world says about you. Yes.

Blissed Events

Kevin Dedmon

Image from http://www.newearthtribe.com/

Kevin Dedmon is speaking over two days on the 7^th and 8^th of September. Kevin is currently the director of Bethel Church's Firestorm ministry, which sends teams to local churches for the purpose of demonstrating the revival culture of Bethel Church, as well as imparting, empowering, and activating the church to live naturally in the supernatural, so that the atmosphere in both the church and the community is transformed.

Contact New Earth Tribe, Byron Bay

 http://www.newearthtribe.com/

This will a fun and interesting, all in one. (Ed)

Image from http://www.jubilee.org.au/

This is a wonderful church and the Crowders know the Joy of Jesus. Worth a long drive, ha!

 

Image from http://www.riveroflife.com.au/

River of Life is hosting this "all of Pacific conference". This church worships in the Presence ... so enjoyable ... Che Ahn is also speaking at New Earth Tribe, Byron, Wed night, 22Sept.

Contact http://www.riveroflife.com.au/

 

 

Images from  http://www.brianandjennjohnson.com/ 
DaySpring, Sydney is hosting Brian and Jenn Johnson, Bethel Church on Saturday, Oct 2. Join us for an incredible day of worship, impartation and teaching. Tix going on sale from mid Aug                                 http://www.dayspring.com.au/events/