Abraham and Ishmael the Hebrews.
Abraham the Hebrew, prophet of the Most High God, friend of God and father of the Israelites, lived in a time when few people were calling upon the name of the Lord. There was not any nation whose god was the Lord. That Lord is the same Lord Jesus.
God separated Abraham from his friends and relatives, except Lot, so He could establish a nation who would serve the God of Abraham. That nation is still reserved for God. However, those of that nation (Israel) who do not serve God as Abraham did, will be cut off from the nation.
There are actually two Israels. There is the natural-born descendants of Abraham and there is the Spirit-born descendants of Abraham. Engrafted into the Spirit-born descendants are the Gentiles from many nations, who are born of the same Spirit. Those Gentiles are true Israelites. They are equal to the Hebrews who are born of the Spirit of Abraham's God. Abraham himself was born of the same Spirit. The descendants of Abraham who remain natural born cannot inherit the spiritual kingdom of God.
There were other descendants of Abraham. Ishmael the Hebrew was a direct descendant of Abraham the Hebrew. Although his mother was of Egyptian descent, Ishmael had all right to be referred to as a Hebrew. This part of his identity cannot be erased by anyone. Ishmael himself could not change that part of his identity. It is only fair to Ishmael and all his descendants that this truth remain established.
Unto Ishmael the Hebrew, twelve princes were given to form the nation of the Ishmaelites. They were his direct descendants. The Hebrew, Ishmael, fathered twelve Hebrews not twelve Arabs. Also the scriptures clearly show that God blessed them to be ONE nation. The identity of being Hebrew cannot be taken away by wishful thinking. It was established by birth. The new name of the new nation ie. Ishmaelites cannot change the birth identity and the lineage of the Ishmaelites.
It is an honour for people to want to be associated with the great prophet Abraham, but that honour becomes dishonour when the claims of descent and associations are false. Ishmael, though not a prophet of the Most High God, would have understood a lot about honour. He could not raise up twelve princes without understanding honour. Ishmael would not, as a man of honour, despise his Hebrew identity and preferred an Arab identity. The Hebrew, Ishmael, honoured his Hebrew father, Abraham and identified with him at his burial. Isaac the Hebrew, and Ishmael the Hebrew, buried their father Abraham the Hebrew.
Many of these things are in the Bible (mainly in Genesis). They are not explained in the Holy Bible like this, but these things can be understood by fair minded people. I hope you are fair and honourable to leave Abraham with the blessing of the the identity of his son Ishmael the Hebrew where it rightfully belongs.
Since Ishmael was not born of the Spirit of the Most High God, he has no part in the spiritual kingdom of God. He could not be a prophet of Abraham's God for this same reason. The true prophets were born of the Spirit of Abraham's God. They prophesied as they were inspired by the Holy Spirit. Prophets who were not and are not born of the Spirit of the living God cannot prophesy for that God. Their prophecies are from elsewhere. Their prophecies are against the Most High God. Their prophecies are actually sins. Those who follow them are in sins and will not escape the judgement of the Most High God, unless they repent and serve God, through His Son, Jesus.
Abraham had some children from Keturah. If you look up this in Genesis chapter 25 you will notice that the sons were referred to as the sons of the concubines and children of Keturah. They were not called sons of Abraham as Ishmael and Isaac were called. Does that wording means that they should not be called Hebrews. I think not. They also were Hebrews. The scripture is not used to do away with the identity of the father of the children. The father is clearly identified. The children are spoken of in that fashion because Abraham had children from several wives.
May the Most High God bless you to agree with His friend Abraham and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ (the Most High God).
Abdool N
An opportunity To Bless Others
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the visitors who come to this site. I hope that I have made a difference in the lives of some of you. I understand that most of you are very busy pursuing your careers, sports, etc. I am asking you, for the sake of the Gospel, to consider giving some of your time to promote this site and my other sites.
You may link to my sites.
You may tell friends about my sites.
You may copy the messages and distribute them to others. Please keep my name and URL on the copies.
You may promote them in any other proper way to forward the cause of Christ Jesus.
Thank you for visiting and receiving. And thank you in advance for helping to spread the messages.
Abdool N
The children of light are taught to let their lights shine before people so that those people will see their good works and glorify the heavenly Father. The wise person does not put the light under a basket or a bed. The light must shine wherever the Master turns it.
May the Lord turn you where your light will shine and not grow dim.
God bless you.
Abdool N
Perfect Love
Can anyone define perfect love in a few words and give a complete picture of what perfect love really is? I don't think so.
Even the Apostle Paul prayed for believers in Jesus to know the love of God which passes understanding. How can anyone know the love of God if it passes understanding? Since Paul prayed for believers it means that they do not start out with a good understanding of God's perfect love. It means that only God can give you a clear understanding of His love. It also means that the love comes by revelation and experiencing God.
The Holy scriptures show that God is love. It is a simple matter to conclude, that to know love (perfect love, agape love, or supernatural love) you must know God.
God and His love cannot be known in greater depths without friendship with God. Sins are against God and therefore against His perfect love. You cannot keep your sins and claim that you have friendship with God.
To serve other gods is against God's perfect love.
Abraham, the grandfather of Jacob (Israel), was a friend of God. Abraham experienced God's perfect love. He could not have offered up Isaac to God unless he had tasted that love. It was that love in his nature that made it possible for him to demonstrate his love for God. It is the nature of those who are born of God. That nature increases, providing the believer follows a path of obedience to God. Abraham obeyed God and came to reasonable maturity in that God kind of love. That love would not allow Abraham to turn from the right ways of God. Although he erred in a major way before, he did not waver when offering up Isaac.
Agape love is a supernatural or divine love. It is a fruit of the Spirit of God. Those who are not born of the Spirit of God cannot pour this love out to others. However, they can be affected by this love in many ways. If this love were in the hearts of everyone, then they would all love Jesus. Those who do not love Jesus do not love the real Abraham. The real Abraham, by his spiritual nature, poured out the agape love which is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Abraham, having God's divine nature imparted into him, would not go about establishing another faith or religion where the fruit of the Holy Spirit---the fruit of perfect love, would be missing. It is simple. Those who are not blessed with faithful Abraham to have God's nature are not blessed to pour out His agape love.
Abdool N
Oppression of the Just One
Many of us have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ often. At Christmas time the songs and greetings send out the message about a baby Jesus. The oppressed Jesus may escape our thoughts then because we see a baby Jesus.
Now Easter is here and we will hear about the crucified Jesus and the risen Jesus. All that is well if we really hear with our spirits and welcome the risen Jesus into our lives.
What we should never forget after Easter is gone is that Jesus, the innocent or Just One , suffered oppression at the hands of those who nailed Him to the cross. Not just the ones who struck with the hammer or mallet, but also the rulers who rejected Him.
The oppression of the Just One did not take place without you in mind. Isaiah 53:7 (KJV) used the word oppressed long before it happened. God's offer of salvation is for all. Christ suffered oppression for all. He was oppressed so that you can escape many oppressions.
Will you receive Him or will you take the side of the oppressors? The choice is yours. Today is your day for salvation if you hear Him speaking to you. Don't close your ears. Trust Him and ask Him to forgive you and give you a new spirit.
You can seek out other believers to learn more about serving Jesus.
Have a happy Easter.
Abdool N
Flying Kites In Guyana
My mind goes back to my boyhood in Canefield Settlement, East Canje, Berbice. Around this time of the year I delighted myself with kite flying. It was my chief joy (when the kite stayed up)and hummed away.
Easter holiday came with the neighbourhood buzzing with several kites in the air. My friends and I had the challenges that came with kites flying close to each other. We had to control our kites to avoid entanglement with each other's kites. One unfriendly and subtle way to keep your kite in the air was to put razor blades on the tail of the kite. This strategy does not always work. Your kite could get down by other means.
One thing I learned then was the kite up in the air was symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That didn't mean much to me then. I was a Muslim then. My chief joy was my kite, even when it couldn't fly. Now I can understand the symbol of kites in the air. Now Jesus is real to me and He is my chief joy.
You know my Guyanese friend, if your chief joy is not Jesus, you are missing out on much more than you know. Your life may be filled with other joys and even kite flying joys, but they are temporary joys. When the threads and chalk lines entanglements of certain troubles hit you the joys will not bail you out. You need the one who is risen to deliver you and give you the lasting joys of His presence.
The troubles that will come with His judgements cannot be escaped through any other.
I hope you will seek Him as your chief joy.
Happy kite flying, with Jesus as your chief joy, to all of you in Guyana who love Jesus.
And happy kite flying to all others in Guyana. Maybe one day, like me, you will leave off kite flying as your chief joy as you rejoice in the risen Jesus.
Abdool N
Building the Church in Guyana
Life, all life, comes from the Father of lights, through His Son Jesus Christ, and by the Holy Spirit.
The holy scriptures contain this truth. Even Satan received life or else he does not exist as a living being. Satan has persuaded millions of people that he does not exist. If Satan does not exist then Jesus is a liar. Jesus came once into this world to destroy the works of the Devil (Satan). He will return soon to bind the Devil with chains for a thousand years. The Devil cannot stop Jesus from building a great Church.
Jeaus is building His great Church with a perfect plan. The Church has several hundreds of its members in Guyana. Many Guyanese Christians have no part in that Church. They are just playing church. They live like the Devil and still want to be known as Christians. It will not work. Jesus is building His Church upon the strongest foundation. That foundation is not the Apostle Peter. That foundation is not Islam. That foundation is not Hinduism. That foundation is not any man-made religions, cults, etc. The foundation of the true Church is Jesus Christ Himself.
Every reasonable person understands the need for the best foundation when building a house. Many nominal Christians in Guyana think they can build on other foundations and still make it to heaven. Heaven is not built for fools who seek another foundation and refuse the foundation that heaven has provided. Muslims must repent from building on foundations that heaven refuses. Hindus must do the same. All sinners must subscribe to the demands of a Holy and Just Creator who seeks their good through faith in His foundation. No other foundation will suffice.
Guyanese need to hear the truth. Only the truth has power to direct to the righteous foundation. All the foundations built by evil, by refusing the holy and clean Son of God, will be broken. They cannot stand. The houses (religions, etc.) will fall. They that trust in them will fall. They will fall and the cornerstone of the great foundation (even Jesus Christ) will fall upon them.
Every man, woman, and child have to take heed how they build. Jesus Christ exposes the lies of the Devil. Jesus promised to bulid His Church and the gates of Hell (yes there is a Hell and so there is a Devil) shall not prevail against it. The Devil cannot stop the building of that part of God's Church in Guyana.
God loves you. Whether you are a Hindu, a Muslim, or a plain sinner, He loves you. He will not keep back truth which you need to know for your salvation. This massage comes to you with His love.
May the God of great glory open your minds and hearts to receive His foundation and refuse all other founadations.
Abdool N
Oppressions by Words in Guyana
This type of oppression is not only at home in Guyana but in other places as well. It is the use of words to instill fears in people's hearts. This is a devilish activity and not profitable for those who engage in it and for those who have to endure it. There is a profitable fear of God which can be used to turn people to serve God. That fear also uses words to affect people but for their own good.
The perpetrators of oppressive fears do not fear God. The fear of God is not in their hearts. They do not fear rulers also. They are their own gods.
God has spoken to His church about overcoming the evil fear of man. The church in Guyana needs to stand up and give voice against those who seek to terrorize the people. The church of the living God in Guyana should not encourage such conduct in their inheritance. God has given the church in Guyana a stewardship. That stewardship involves the care of the country in whatever form that is profitable for all the citizens and even for strangers that dwell among them. The Guyanese pastors and other church leaders has a responsibility to teach the believers to have a love and a care for the place that God has committed to them. To despise the place and stand on the side of the destroyers is to despise God.
God has placed His people in Guyana for a purpose. The purpose of God is to live in holy temples made without hands. God wants His temple to prosper in many ways. The temples of God in Guyana cannot enjoy the best that God has planned for them if they allow words of terror to reign over the people of God and the other citizens of the land. The church has a God-given right to overcome any form of evil when directed by the Spirit of the Lord to do so. Overcoming evil with good is pleasing to Jesus. The church of Jesus must not remain silent and take an uncaring attitude through fear of the wicked.
The church has been given the authority to reprove and rebuke evil in any place where the Holy Spirit leads to do so. The church is not to fear to rebuke those in places of power or authority. The church of Jesus Christ is the greatest government and must give account about the way they ruled as led by the Holy Spirit. This rule is to be carried out with the mighty weapons at the church's disposal. The weapons are to bring into subjection everything that seeks to exalt itself against the knowledge of God. The knowledge of God's good gifts of a homeland to dwell in and serve your God in peace should go along with the knowledge of God of the stewardship He has committed to His people in Guyana.
The bondage fears must be resisted through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ cares for the people of Guyana and desires that they should be saved. The church must actively seek out others who are trying to build the country that God has committed to the citizens of Guyana and work along with them to preserve their blessings. The church should dispense words of faith and courage and openly speak against those who are seeking to destroy their blessings. Remember that the Devil would like to spoil your blessings and keep you in bondage. You must resist those who are giving place to the Devil and oppressing you. Jesus hates oppressions. His church must, by nature, hate oppressions.
Abdool N
Agreeing with a God-ordained Preacher
Today I would like to do something that is
a foremost desire of our Heavenly Father.
I would like to thank Him for all those who
are praying for the salvation of souls. I thank
Him for all the souls that are still not saved.
Father desires that we give thanks to Him.
To see the mind of God from the scriptures,
look at 1Timothy 2:1-10 (KJV). The Apostle
Paul explains the mind of God concerning
some things that believers should do. They
are not very difficult things to do. Every
believer should agree with a God-ordained
Preacher who directs them to follow this
teaching. The teaching directs all believers
to pray, pray and pray. Prayers should not
be made without giving thanks.
It is very important to pray for people who
rule. The type of prayers are not for every
need and wants of rulers, but for them to
maintain peace and safety for their people.
The prayers main objective is the salvation
of souls, whether they are rulers or servants.
The prayers' focus requires that leaders
make available the knowledge of the truth
that leads to salvation of their subjects, if the
knowledge is not present. For people to be
saved they must have the truth. Leaders
who does not look into this foremost need
of their subjects can be turned to do so by
prayers made by believers.
The truth that only one mediator is given
for the salvation of every soul must become
real to rulers. Your prayers are vital to turn
rulers who are not agreeing with the true
God and His ordained preachers. Your
prayers can make hard hearts melt and
open the doors that are still closed to the
Glorious Gospel of Christ and His Kingdom.
Men and women of God are to pray lifting
up holy hands. The prayers should be
without wrath and without doubts. The
women are specifically challenged to put
prayers of these types on their priority
list. The scriptures are not saying that
women of faith should never make use
of costly things such as gold. The
preacher must be taken in context on
the matter of first type prayers. The
prayers can be put off if women are
putting the gold, pearls, and clothing
as their priority. Women are to make
their first (priority) clothing of the good
works of prayers and giving of thanks etc.
Abdool N.
