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1 Thessalonians 5:19 - Dont Quench The Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:19: Dont Quench The Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NKJV) Do not quench the Spirit.

   Rush from work. Scarf dinner at Hamburger Hamlet with Judy. 
Dash into van. Oh! Stop and pray before heading to church to speak. 
   Pulling out, I noticed a woman leaving the restaurant with a 
baseball cap over her scraggly hair. I sensed a powerful urge to invite 
her to church. She needs to hear what I have to say. "Ridiculous," I 
thought. "What am I supposed to do, God? Yell out, 'Hey, follow me to 
church!' 
   Heading out, I berated myself for not following through. 
"Lord, next time I promise I'll obey your promptings!" Ten minutes 
later, Judy screeched up behind me in the church parking lot - the 
woman in the baseball cap right behind her! Apparently, after I'd left 
the restaurant, she had asked Judy who I was. "Joni is speaking 
nearby," Judy relied. "Would you like to go?" 
   In the parking lot I heard her story. "I have breast cancer. 
Two hours ago I learned that it has spread to my brain. It's 
inoperable. I don't know where to turn." My mouth dropped open. I now 
understood why the Spirit had urged me to stop and invite her, a complete 
stranger, to hear me speak. 
   That night as I talked about heaven and the Gospel, Joyce and 
her husband opened their hearts to Jesus. I shudder to think it all 
was nearly lost because I let embarrassment override His voice. That 
night, I learned that every prompting to share the gospel is a 
prompting from God. Oh that we would be quick to obey... for that one whom 
He loves may never pass our way again. 
   This week, God's voice may whisper, "Make that call.., 
forgive him of... apologize for.., check on her." Don't brush it off. 
Today is the day of salvation. 
   Lord, give me an undivided heart to obey. Open my eyes to see 
those around me through Your eyes and may I be quick to say "Here I am 
Lord ... send me!" [Joni Eareckson Tada Daily Devotional: 
http://www.joniandfriends.org/daily-devotional re 2Co. 6:2] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY

How To Avoid Quenching the Holy Spirit: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2014/20141021-2127.html 

Don't Receive God's Grace In Vain!: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2005/20050525-0659.html 

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo [old, but one of the best] 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: http://vimeo.com/31489782

Prayer Made Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: http://www.liftingupjesus.net/

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Discover Bible Studies: http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: http://www.bibleresearch.info/

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Restoring The Power by John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657  

Last Day Prophecy: His Other Sheep by Pastor Gerald Babanezhad: 
https://vimeo.com/162267518