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countmeworthy · 08-20-2019, 05:32 PM

I want to add to Aron's post on Psalm 23.

I also often 'pray read' psalm 23:

Lord. YOU are my Shephard. Thus I will not lack. etc.. I thank You that in the presence of my enemies (fear, depression, loneliness etc) You prepare a table before me... etc.. Surely Your Goodness, Your Mercy follow me all the days of my life.. Thank You Father God.

vs 5 also says ' my cup overfloweth' .. As I see it, my cup is my spirit. As I fill my spirit with God's Word, God's Love, God's Mercy, God's Goodness etc, His Word over flows into my soul thus transforming my stinking thinking and renewing my mind.

Our communion with God through prayer, meditating on His Word, studying the scriptures is 'eating and drinking' Jesus.

Jesus did say in John 6:35
“I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. I also speak these scriptures into me.

In 1975/76 when the LC was still alive and filled with the Presence of God at least in San Diego, we 'enjoyed' eating and drinking Jesus. The singing, the pray reading solidified our walk with the Lord imho. BUT in San Diego, we were taught to repent and to apply the Blood of Jesus as well.

We cannot willfully sin and 'enjoy eating and drinking Jesus'. If we were taught that in the LC, that is totally unscriptural. The Holy Spirit convicts us but when we realize our wrong doing, our sin, and repent with a pure and sincere heart, cleansing ourselves in the Precious Blood of the Lamb, He restores our 'enjoyment' of the Lord.

Another thing I know first hand is the more we apply the Blood of Jesus, God's Holy Spirit indeed prevents us from sinning. His Blood also protects us from bad things happening to us. I know this to be a fact. And I have experienced the Blood of Jesus protecting me time and time again.

It is mind boggling to read there was a very dark side to Watchman Nee. I got a lot out of some of his teachings but not until I was wayyy more mature in Christ. As for Lee, aside from reading the life studies, I never understood his 'allure'. I truly appreciated the spiritual guidance I received from my elders in San Diego as many of you know.

Again Blessings, God's Wisdom and Revelation to all.

08-20-2019, 05:32 PM	#139
countmeworthy Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in Spirit & in Truth Posts: 1,378	Re: Eating & Drinking Jesus Daily - Who emphasizes this besides the LC? I want to add to Aron's post on Psalm 23. I also often 'pray read' psalm 23: Lord. YOU are my Shephard. Thus I will not lack. etc.. I thank You that in the presence of my enemies (fear, depression, loneliness etc) You prepare a table before me... etc.. Surely Your Goodness, Your Mercy follow me all the days of my life.. Thank You Father God. vs 5 also says ' my cup overfloweth' .. As I see it, my cup is my spirit. As I fill my spirit with God's Word, God's Love, God's Mercy, God's Goodness etc, His Word over flows into my soul thus transforming my stinking thinking and renewing my mind. Our communion with God through prayer, meditating on His Word, studying the scriptures is 'eating and drinking' Jesus. Jesus did say in John 6:35 “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. I also speak these scriptures into me. In 1975/76 when the LC was still alive and filled with the Presence of God at least in San Diego, we 'enjoyed' eating and drinking Jesus. The singing, the pray reading solidified our walk with the Lord imho. BUT in San Diego, we were taught to repent and to apply the Blood of Jesus as well. We cannot willfully sin and 'enjoy eating and drinking Jesus'. If we were taught that in the LC, that is totally unscriptural. The Holy Spirit convicts us but when we realize our wrong doing, our sin, and repent with a pure and sincere heart, cleansing ourselves in the Precious Blood of the Lamb, He restores our 'enjoyment' of the Lord. Another thing I know first hand is the more we apply the Blood of Jesus, God's Holy Spirit indeed prevents us from sinning. His Blood also protects us from bad things happening to us. I know this to be a fact. And I have experienced the Blood of Jesus protecting me time and time again. It is mind boggling to read there was a very dark side to Watchman Nee. I got a lot out of some of his teachings but not until I was wayyy more mature in Christ. As for Lee, aside from reading the life studies, I never understood his 'allure'. I truly appreciated the spiritual guidance I received from my elders in San Diego as many of you know. Again Blessings, God's Wisdom and Revelation to all. __________________ Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be *accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass,* and to stand before the Son of man. (Luke 21:36)