Cancer! God's Glory Being Manifested!


	Today's Message Cancer! Why? God's Glory Being Manfested and Displayed! AMEN!
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“Jesus answered, It was not that this man or his parents sinned, but he was born blind in order that the workings of God should be manifested (displayed and illustrated) in him.” John 9:3 ______________________________________________++++++_________________________________________________________ On June 2, 2014 I was prompted to begin to pray this prayer, “Dear Father I pray that your manifested glory be revealed through me.” On June 13, 2014 a huge lump seemed to suddenly appear. I say suddenly because the day before it did not appear to be there. After finding the lump, getting to the doctor, receiving a biopsy and being told on Friday that I would not know until Wednesday of the results, although many faith filled believers said nothing would be found, the Lord spoke to me that morning and said, “You are about to go for a ride, just HOLD On…” Later He said I would receive the results on the third day which was Monday not Wednesday. I contacted my doctor on Monday morning and was told it couldn't be sooner than Wednesday for sure. At the end of the day as I was about to leave work my phone rang. The third day as God said. I gave my doctor permission to share the news over the phone. And on June 19 I received a Cancer diagnosis. Hmmm….. Yes it was Cancer. Being strong in the spirit little did I know my emotions could have let go of the Spirit and respond as it did. Thank God I was not driving, thank God it was the end of the work day, thank God only my manager and I were there because I had an absolute tantrum. I cried and through the many times of hearing my manager crying out and saying, Denise God has you! It's going to be okay!!! If anybody He has I know He has you!!! You are so faithful!! You have helped me and others many, many times! Please Denise calm down!!! It's going to be alright!!! And all I could scream from the very depths of my being is “I KNOW HE HAS ME BUT I JUST DON'T WANT TO GO THROUGH THIS!!!! I DON'T WANT TO GO THROUGH THIS, PLEASE, PLEASSSE, PLEASSSSEEE GOD I JUST DON'T WANT TO GO THROUGH THIS!!!!” __________________________________________+++++++___________________________________________________ Many have shared messages of hope and, unlike the disciples, have not fallen asleep on me. (Smile) Mark 14:37 Some said follow what Dodie Osteen did. She read the scriptures daily. But I found that I first I had to call on my Elder Brother, Jesus. He reminded me of what you experience in your flesh when faced with a serious trial. My dear Elder Brother, Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, though fully God He was also fully human, gave me the example to follow. “Then they went to a place called Gethsemane ,.....and (He) began to be struck with terror and amazement and deeply troubled and depressed. And He said to them, My soul is exceedingly sad (overwhelmed with grief) so that it almost kills Me! And going a little farther, He fell on the ground and kept praying that if it were possible the [fatal] hour might pass from Him And He was saying, Abba, [which means] Father, everything is possible for You. Take away this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You [will ].” Mark14:32-36 (AMP) Then Jesus said to me in the Word, “Do not let your heart be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me. John 14:1 (AMP) “ Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 [The Living Application commentary says, “Regardless of the reasons for our suffering, Jesus has the power to help us deal with it. When you suffer from a disease, tragedy, or disability, try not to ask, Why did this happen to me? Or What did I do wrong? Instead ask God to give you strength for the trial and a clearer perspective on what is happening.] So after the initial shock and when the tantrum was over, His peace came upon me. I was then reminded of what the Spirit had prompted me to pray, “Dear Father I pray that your manifested glory be revealed through me.” Hmmm…. Resisting asking why, Jesus then led me to this scripture, “.....It was not that this man or his parents sinned, but he was born blind in order that the workings of God should be manifested (displayed and illustrated) in him.* John 9:1-4* Then during a moment after being overwhelmed with His love through family and friends I received a call and was given my next encouraging instructions, found in Oswald Chamber's Devotional on June 18, “Keep Recognizing Jesus.” ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ". . . Peter . . . walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid . . ." Matthew 14:29-30 The wind really was boisterous and the waves really were high, but Peter didn't see them at first. He didn't consider them at all; he simply recognized his Lord, stepped out in recognition of Him, and “walked on the water.” Then he began to take those things around him into account, and instantly, down he went.......We step right out with recognition of God in some things, then self-consideration enters our lives and down we go. If you are truly recognizing your Lord, you have no business being concerned about how and where He engineers your circumstances. The things surrounding you are real, but when you look at them you are immediately overwhelmed, and even unable to recognize Jesus. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hmmm....So if I am truly recognizing my Lord, I have no business being concerned about how and where He is`engineering this diagnosis. I then received my next words of encouragement from God through my friend, who experienced her own trial with cancer, through a text message she said, “The facts will continually speak to you but don't forget to fill yourself with the truth, for you know, the mind and the heart are sometimes like computers – garbage in garbage out. Let the truth FILL you so that the truth can come out of you. Remember the TRUTH of the WORD of GOD will always cause the facts to BOW DOWN!!!” Then the Spirit reminded and led me to the Word I received at a Conference in April 2014. (I always take notes, God is always preparing us and you never know when the word given will be used for such a time like this.) Message entitled “How To continue to Hear from God While Going Through A Trial” In Point 2 God said, "Don't allow your present problems to obstruct the voice of God." In Point 3 God reminded me, “Don't allow your current position to speak to your future position.” Some have said if I was you I would take some time off, go to the beach and just enjoy yourself, have a drink and take your mind off the Cancer. I understand the advice, and as well meaning as it may sound, I still do not belong to myself. I was purchased with a price. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Not of silver or gold but with the precious blood of Jesus. 1 Peter 1:18-19 I can't come off the wall because of trouble. It is no time to totally focus on myself. Nehemiah 6:3 Jesus said, “We must work the works of Him Who sent Me and be busy with His business while it is daylight; night is coming on, when no man can work.” John 9:1-4(AMP) I must quickly carry out the task that was assigned to me by He who called, chose and sent me. Romans 10:14-15 [My Mission] So today I am walking on the water continually recognizing Jesus, following His precious voice in my storm and watching the winds and waves bow down. The cancerous tumor (He said call it a cancerous tumor that must be removed.) is only an obstacle with Satan's purpose to hinder and stop the plan of God for my life. By no means do I believe God gave me something that He sent His Son to die for, Isaiah 53:5 but I do believe that because He allowed it, Job 1:7-8 it's also designed to test my faith. Job 23:10 I am finding more and more the Word to be true, “that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,” 1 Peter 1:7 For as a Christian, Jesus the resurrection Himself says, "... for this sickness is not unto death [And because of Jesus no sickness can bring His children to death] but for the glory of God..." John 11:4 God says, “________________ (insert your name) what about you? Are you experiencing the grace and love I have to offer to you while going through your own trial? If not, join in with those of the Hall of Faith. There is a spot for you too.” Hebrews 11:1-2 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After hearing the diagnosis and crying out to God my next cry was to Jesus. This is the song that has been ministering to me, Click here - "Give Me You" by Shana Wilson. Jesus! Jesus! Jesus just give me You!!!!! And in the midst of this trial He is speaking to me, comforting me, loving me, and guiding me through to the destination already ordained Ephesians 2:10 and planned Jeremiah 29:11 and for this reason is why we are communicating together. Jeremiah 29:12-13 What about you? Are you crying to your mother or friends? First try Jesus. I cannot explain this to the carnal mind but I am actually in a sweet place, sort of enjoying the ride, and as instructed by God in the beginning, I AM HOLDING ON..... [Smile] Today's Prayer Share your thoughts email: gardendevotion@gmail.com Back

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Cancer! Why?
God's Glory Being Manfested and Displayed!
AMEN!

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“Jesus answered, It was not that this man or his parents sinned,
but he was born blind in order that the workings of
God should be manifested (displayed and illustrated) in him.”
John 9:3

______________________________________________++++++_________________________________________________________

On June 2, 2014 I was prompted to begin to pray this prayer, “Dear Father I pray that your manifested glory be revealed through me.” On June 13, 2014 a huge lump seemed to suddenly appear. I say suddenly because the day before it did not appear to be there. After finding the lump, getting to the doctor, receiving a biopsy and being told on Friday that I would not know until Wednesday of the results, although many faith filled believers said nothing would be found, the Lord spoke to me that morning and said, “You are about to go for a ride, just HOLD On…” Later He said I would receive the results on the third day which was Monday not Wednesday. I contacted my doctor on Monday morning and was told it couldn't be sooner than Wednesday for sure. At the end of the day as I was about to leave work my phone rang. The third day as God said. I gave my doctor permission to share the news over the phone. And on June 19 I received a Cancer diagnosis. Hmmm….. Yes it was Cancer.

Being strong in the spirit little did I know my emotions could have let go of the Spirit and respond as it did. Thank God I was not driving, thank God it was the end of the work day, thank God only my manager and I were there because I had an absolute tantrum. I cried and through the many times of hearing my manager crying out and saying, Denise God has you! It's going to be okay!!! If anybody He has I know He has you!!! You are so faithful!! You have helped me and others many, many times! Please Denise calm down!!! It's going to be alright!!! And all I could scream from the very depths of my being is “I KNOW HE HAS ME BUT I JUST DON'T WANT TO GO THROUGH THIS!!!! I DON'T WANT TO GO THROUGH THIS, PLEASE, PLEASSSE, PLEASSSSEEE GOD I JUST DON'T WANT TO GO THROUGH THIS!!!!”
__________________________________________+++++++___________________________________________________

Many have shared messages of hope and, unlike the disciples, have not fallen asleep on me. (Smile) Mark 14:37 Some said follow what Dodie Osteen did. She read the scriptures daily. But I found that I first I had to call on my Elder Brother, Jesus. He reminded me of what you experience in your flesh when faced with a serious trial. My dear Elder Brother, Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, though fully God He was also fully human, gave me the example to follow.

“Then they went to a place called Gethsemane ,.....and (He) began to be struck with terror and amazement and deeply troubled and depressed. And He said to them, My soul is exceedingly sad (overwhelmed with grief) so that it almost kills Me! And going a little farther, He fell on the ground and kept praying that if it were possible the [fatal] hour might pass from Him And He was saying, Abba, [which means] Father, everything is possible for You. Take away this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You [will ].” Mark14:32-36 (AMP)

Then Jesus said to me in the Word, “Do not let your heart be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me. John 14:1 (AMP) “ Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

[The Living Application commentary says, “Regardless of the reasons for our suffering, Jesus has the power to help us deal with it. When you suffer from a disease, tragedy, or disability, try not to ask, Why did this happen to me? Or What did I do wrong? Instead ask God to give you strength for the trial and a clearer perspective on what is happening.]

So after the initial shock and when the tantrum was over, His peace came upon me. I was then reminded of what the Spirit had prompted me to pray, “Dear Father I pray that your manifested glory be revealed through me.” Hmmm….

Resisting asking why, Jesus then led me to this scripture, “.....It was not that this man or his parents sinned, but he was born blind in order that the workings of God should be manifested (displayed and illustrated) in him. John 9:1-4

Then during a moment after being overwhelmed with His love through family and friends I received a call and was given my next encouraging instructions, found in Oswald Chamber's Devotional on June 18, “Keep Recognizing Jesus.”
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

". . . Peter . . . walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the
wind was boisterous, he was afraid . . ."
Matthew 14:29-30

The wind really was boisterous and the waves really were high, but Peter didn't see them at first. He didn't consider them at all; he simply recognized his Lord, stepped out in recognition of Him, and “walked on the water.” Then he began to take those things around him into account, and instantly, down he went.......We step right out with recognition of God in some things, then self-consideration enters our lives and down we go. If you are truly recognizing your Lord, you have no business being concerned about how and where He engineers your circumstances. The things surrounding you are real, but when you look at them you are immediately overwhelmed, and even unable to recognize Jesus.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hmmm....So if I am truly recognizing my Lord, I have no business being concerned about how and where He is`engineering this diagnosis.

I then received my next words of encouragement from God through my friend, who experienced her own trial with cancer, through a text message she said, “The facts will continually speak to you but don't forget to fill yourself with the truth, for you know, the mind and the heart are sometimes like computers – garbage in garbage out. Let the truth FILL you so that the truth can come out of you. Remember the TRUTH of the WORD of GOD will always cause the facts to BOW DOWN!!!”

Then the Spirit reminded and led me to the Word I received at a Conference in April 2014. (I always take notes, God is always preparing us and you never know when the word given will be used for such a time like this.) Message entitled “How To continue to Hear from God While Going Through A Trial” In Point 2 God said, "Don't allow your present problems to obstruct the voice of God." In Point 3 God reminded me, “Don't allow your current position to speak to your future position.”

Some have said if I was you I would take some time off, go to the beach and just enjoy yourself, have a drink and take your mind off the Cancer. I understand the advice, and as well meaning as it may sound, I still do not belong to myself. I was purchased with a price. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Not of silver or gold but with the precious blood of Jesus. 1 Peter 1:18-19 I can't come off the wall because of trouble. It is no time to totally focus on myself. Nehemiah 6:3 Jesus said, “We must work the works of Him Who sent Me and be busy with His business while it is daylight; night is coming on, when no man can work.” John 9:1-4(AMP) I must quickly carry out the task that was assigned to me by He who called, chose and sent me. Romans 10:14-15 [My Mission]

So today I am walking on the water continually recognizing Jesus, following His precious voice in my storm and watching the winds and waves bow down. The cancerous tumor (He said call it a cancerous tumor that must be removed.) is only an obstacle with Satan's purpose to hinder and stop the plan of God for my life. By no means do I believe God gave me something that He sent His Son to die for, Isaiah 53:5 but I do believe that because He allowed it, Job 1:7-8 it's also designed to test my faith. Job 23:10 I am finding more and more the Word to be true, “that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,” 1 Peter 1:7 For as a Christian, Jesus the resurrection Himself says, "... for this sickness is not unto death [And because of Jesus no sickness can bring His children to death] but for the glory of God..." John 11:4

God says, “________________ (insert your name) what about you? Are you experiencing the grace and love I have to offer to you while going through your own trial? If not, join in with those of the Hall of Faith. There is a spot for you too.” Hebrews 11:1-2
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

After hearing the diagnosis and crying out to God my next cry was to Jesus. This is the song that has been ministering to me, Click here - "Give Me You" by Shana Wilson. Jesus! Jesus! Jesus just give me You!!!!! And in the midst of this trial He is speaking to me, comforting me, loving me, and guiding me through to the destination already ordained Ephesians 2:10 and planned Jeremiah 29:11 and for this reason is why we are communicating together. Jeremiah 29:12-13 What about you? Are you crying to your mother or friends? First try Jesus. I cannot explain this to the carnal mind but I am actually in a sweet place, sort of enjoying the ride, and as instructed by God in the beginning, I AM HOLDING ON..... [Smile]

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