From prison to the Palace #4

[WSimpson]

The Bible that was given to me in prison, to this day is the best gift that I have ever been given. It was the seed of God's Word that I put into my spirit those years ago that gave birth to my hope of what I am now living today and because of this I can tell you where God has brought me from. I now have vision for my life and a better understanding of what to do with what I have experienced. I have titled this study "A Worship Journal."My time alone with God has created in my imagination the hope of living the life that God requires of me. This is and will be an ongoing life long realization of the fullness of Jesus life being lived through us to capture the hearts and the imagination of the people. There is no higher calling. The purpose of our salvation here in this earth is to be delivered from what we are sent back to as an example of what God can do when you are willing to let Him be God. (Romans 8:18) But what of that? For I consider that the sufferings of this present time (this present life) are not worth being compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us and in us and for us and conferred on us. (AMP) What an eternal future we have to look forward to each day, let come what may, praise God anyway! In my study I have written what each scripture means to me, in the understanding of who God created me to be in my new birth. Your understanding may be different than mine. We are both right. My testimony is meant to provoke your imagination and encourage you to study the Bible for yourself to come to the understanding of who you are, and learn about the lifestyle that God requires of you. Your way hasn't worked, so give God a chance! If you are saved it's time to go deeper, and if you have never accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior today can be the day you begin to learn who you really are. I believe that God will do for you what He has done in me, as you study in your quiet place. (Rom 12:2) Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (NLT) I now live each day in an intimate God consciousness; His presence is always with me. There is peace in your worship of God. (Ph 4:7) And God’s peace shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (AMP) There is an emotional healing that you find in God’s presence. (Ps 147:3) He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds curing their pains and their sorrows. (AMP) There is elation in experiencing the reality of all that you have hoped for. (Rm 15:3) May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing through the experiences of your faith that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing (bubbling over) with hope. (AMP) God is in the business of restoration. (Ps 23:3) He refreshes and restores my life (myself); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him-not for my earning it, but] for His names sake. (AMP) God will take the mess that we give to Him and make a life of significance with it. You can overcome your past to become who God says you are. We are created by God to do great things. Never settle for anything other than God’s fullness being lived through you. This is what the people are waiting for. (Rm 8:19) For even the whole creation, all nature, waits expectantly and longs earnestly for God’s sons to be made known, waits for the revealing, the disclosing of their sonship. (AMP) We must live above the image of our past, if we are ever to be the life and image of Jesus the people of this time see. This is our new birth responsibility. As you make time to press into your relationship with Jesus, you will find that He is "I AM" whatever you need Him to be.

The foundational scripturefor the study of who I am in my new birth is (Jn 14:12-14) Truly, Truly I say to you, he who believes in me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to my Father. And whatever you ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. (NASB)

What I have studied concerning who I am in my new birth has created an expectation of these promises that I have hope in, becoming real to me in my lifetime here on this earth. (Heb 11:1) Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. (NLT)



Enjoy Your Journey
William Simpson
I would like to hear from you if this has in any way encouraged you or touched you emotionally. If you know someone who has had difficulty in life and they are struggling to find themselves and what their purpose in life is or they need hope, send this to them. Because of the internet, it's my prayer that this will reach people from every nation who are looking for the peace, the happiness and the fulfillment in their life that will only come through a personal relationship with Jesus. wsimpson@bww.com

 

[c1ners]

Awesome testimonies! Thank you so much for sharing them!

 

[BrotherOfJesusChrist]

Amazing testimony! Very gripping. Part II is particularly intense. Oh, and I like the way you write

God loves you brother. Thanks for the powerful and inspiring life story and message.

 

[philfree37]

Awesome!!