Friends,
It is with great sadness that I write that this will be my final blog at fullysurrendered.blogspot.com
There are many reasons for this. First being, that I haven't dedicated any time to maintaining this blog, thus being evident in the fact that I haven't blogged since August.
But in the midst of all this sadness...there is a glimmer of hope....great joy and a wonderful, new REGULARLY updated blog.....
ARE YOU READY FOR IT?.......................
Starting on DECEMBER 1ST.......
MY NEW BLOG!!!!!!!
WWW.STORMTHEFORTS.BLOGSPOT.COM
I look forward to sharing my life, thoughts and challenges with you in this new blog. I trust that God has been blessing you abundantly and that as we prepare to conclude the year that He has been your main focus and desire!!
All of God's blessings!!!
P.S Spread the news that Stobes is back in the wonderful world of BLOGGING!!!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Friday, August 3, 2007
Holy Spirit
So the last few weeks God has been sharing some stuff with me. It's been interesting to say the least.
When I'm on the net either on Sunday night after church on Monday afternoon Salvo people (mainly younger ones) say to me "Ohhh Aaron guess what... I went to a Pente church last night and got baptized with the Holy Spirit...I got prophesied over, Man the Holy Spirit was SOOOOO real and evident..." The question HAS to be asked, why do so many Salvationists believe that they HAVE to go to ANOTHER church to feel the Holy Spirit or to be prophesied over? Are these NOT gifts from God? If they are (and I'm belivin' that they are!) Then WHY oh why are these gifts from God not being received within The Salvation Army??? Granted these gifts are received at Corps....but why not all of them? I will not go to another church to be baptized with the Holy Spirit of receive prophesies. We believe that we serve and worship a Triune God. God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Or if you're Postmodern you might refer to them as Creator, Redeemer & Sustainer. We believe that they are undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory. - If you don't believe me, check our (The Salvation Army) third doctrine.
I'd really be interested in your thoughts on this....let me know!
Under the blood!!!
When I'm on the net either on Sunday night after church on Monday afternoon Salvo people (mainly younger ones) say to me "Ohhh Aaron guess what... I went to a Pente church last night and got baptized with the Holy Spirit...I got prophesied over, Man the Holy Spirit was SOOOOO real and evident..." The question HAS to be asked, why do so many Salvationists believe that they HAVE to go to ANOTHER church to feel the Holy Spirit or to be prophesied over? Are these NOT gifts from God? If they are (and I'm belivin' that they are!) Then WHY oh why are these gifts from God not being received within The Salvation Army??? Granted these gifts are received at Corps....but why not all of them? I will not go to another church to be baptized with the Holy Spirit of receive prophesies. We believe that we serve and worship a Triune God. God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Or if you're Postmodern you might refer to them as Creator, Redeemer & Sustainer. We believe that they are undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory. - If you don't believe me, check our (The Salvation Army) third doctrine.
I'd really be interested in your thoughts on this....let me know!
Under the blood!!!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Disciplined, Focused & Detailed!!!
Well, the title of this blog are my three key words for this semester. Semester One was a transition, into college, the study and social aspects. So now, there is no reason for me to be achiving even better results than last semester.
Those who know me, might notice that my three key words go completely against my personality, but I'm determined to do better this semester. Perhaps determined should be one of my words.
I've even done up this funky timetable that is colour co-ordinated and all! And better than that is that I've ACTUALLY been sticking to it! Woohoo!!!
Today I finished a written reflection, you may be thinking, "that's great Stobes", But it gets better, because it's not due in for another 3 weeks!! hahaha!!!
My week has been great so far, God is very good and continues to bless and challenge me! May YOU experience His transforming love today! All of God's blessings!
Those who know me, might notice that my three key words go completely against my personality, but I'm determined to do better this semester. Perhaps determined should be one of my words.
I've even done up this funky timetable that is colour co-ordinated and all! And better than that is that I've ACTUALLY been sticking to it! Woohoo!!!
Today I finished a written reflection, you may be thinking, "that's great Stobes", But it gets better, because it's not due in for another 3 weeks!! hahaha!!!
My week has been great so far, God is very good and continues to bless and challenge me! May YOU experience His transforming love today! All of God's blessings!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Supernatural God!
What? You didn't know that God Almighty is also Supernatural? Lets look at it. God heals. God gives miracles. God sets people free from sin. God is supernatural! What? You haven't experienced His supernatural power? PRAY! Ask God for supernatural gifts! God needs people in the Army who speaks in tongues. God needs people in the Army that have vision and see visions from God. God needs people in the Army to be used as vessels for His healing power. Do you get what I'm saying?
Read this found in Acts Two....
The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost
1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.
5Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7Utterly amazed, they asked: "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? 9Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11(both Jews and converts to Judaism Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!" 12Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?"
13Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine.
AWESOME!!!!! But wait, hahaha!! There is so much more!!
Peter Addresses the Crowd
14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! 16No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17" 'In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams.
18Even on my servants, both men and women,
I will pour out my Spirit in those days,
and they will prophesy.
19I will show wonders in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below,
blood and fire and billows of smoke.
20The sun will be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood
before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
21And everyone who calls
on the name of the Lord will be saved.'
Does the above not talk about our Supernatural God? Hallelujah for the gifts of the Spirit. Pray, asking God to release the gifts of the Spirit within you, within your church, Within The Salvation Army!!
God, make us believers in the reality that YOU ARE ABLE! Equip Your people with the gifts of the Spirit! Make us strong, lead us, guide us and convict our hearts to be open to YOUR Spirit's leading! Let it be so! HALLELUJAH!
Read this found in Acts Two....
The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost
1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.
5Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7Utterly amazed, they asked: "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? 9Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11(both Jews and converts to Judaism Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!" 12Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?"
13Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine.
AWESOME!!!!! But wait, hahaha!! There is so much more!!
Peter Addresses the Crowd
14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! 16No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17" 'In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams.
18Even on my servants, both men and women,
I will pour out my Spirit in those days,
and they will prophesy.
19I will show wonders in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below,
blood and fire and billows of smoke.
20The sun will be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood
before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
21And everyone who calls
on the name of the Lord will be saved.'
Does the above not talk about our Supernatural God? Hallelujah for the gifts of the Spirit. Pray, asking God to release the gifts of the Spirit within you, within your church, Within The Salvation Army!!
God, make us believers in the reality that YOU ARE ABLE! Equip Your people with the gifts of the Spirit! Make us strong, lead us, guide us and convict our hearts to be open to YOUR Spirit's leading! Let it be so! HALLELUJAH!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Retreat Day!
Today we had a 'Retreat Day' at the College. This marked the finish of the Holiness Seminar in which most of the College Community have been apart of. The teaching of this week has been very rich and the depth was incredible. We were blessed immensley by Dr. Major Alan Harley who's knowledge of Holiness was outstanding. We also had the honour of sharing with Major Rose Harley, on a less formal note. Her wisdom, love and passion were noted with every word that she spoke. They lived among us for the week and it was good.
Today, the retreat day was led my Major Robert Patterson. We were given the option of having the day in silence. It was our personal decision. Those of you who know me, know that I am a very capable talker and in conversation I can be known to be the 'talker'. Today, I was silent, I was the listener and I was blessed by it. In our instructions/guidelines for the day there was a line that said "Waste time creatively" - This encouraged and freed me, It was a beautiful expression. I heard God lots today... One of the things he said was "Be still and know that I am God." There were times today where I just sat and listened to Him.
I thank God for this day. There was a beautiful testimony that we read today that said something along the lines of "The fact that I woke up this morning tells me that God has something for me in this day"
Everyday we wake, thank God for the day and praise Him for all He has for you for that day.
God bless you friends!
Today, the retreat day was led my Major Robert Patterson. We were given the option of having the day in silence. It was our personal decision. Those of you who know me, know that I am a very capable talker and in conversation I can be known to be the 'talker'. Today, I was silent, I was the listener and I was blessed by it. In our instructions/guidelines for the day there was a line that said "Waste time creatively" - This encouraged and freed me, It was a beautiful expression. I heard God lots today... One of the things he said was "Be still and know that I am God." There were times today where I just sat and listened to Him.
I thank God for this day. There was a beautiful testimony that we read today that said something along the lines of "The fact that I woke up this morning tells me that God has something for me in this day"
Everyday we wake, thank God for the day and praise Him for all He has for you for that day.
God bless you friends!
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Truly and properly God and truly and properly man!
'We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the divine and human natures are united; so that He is truly and properly God, and truly and properly man'
Jesus as man -
Jesus spoke of Himself as being man (John. 8:40)
John the Baptist and the apostles did so even when speaking of His dignity and glory (John. 1:30, Acts. 2:22 & 13:38, Romans. 1:3)
The New Testament shows that Jesus was subject to all the limitations of human existance, using for His life and developement only such resources as are available to humanity.
This is shown in the physical, emotional, mental, social, moral and spiritual aspects of His being.
He possessed a human body, capable of ordinary physical sensations. He hungered (Mark. 11:12), ate (Mark. 2:16), thirsted (John. 19:28), was wearied (John. 4:6), slept (Matt. 8:24), wept (John. 11:35), and died (John. 19:30).
In the moral and spiritual aspects of life He was 'in all points tempted like as we are' (Heb. 4:15).
Jesus' Divine Nature -
At the baptism of Jesus the announcement was made:
'This is my Son, whom I am pleased with' (Mark. 1:11)
To Him are ascribed those powers and perfections which belong only to God:
Every divine attribute (John. 14:9; 16:15; Col. 2:9).
The divine holiness (Heb. 7:26; Rev. 3:7).
The divine love (John. 15:9; Eph. 3:19).
Eternal existance (John. 1:2; 8:58; Rev. 1:11).
Omnipotence (Matt. 28:18; Phil. 3:21).
Omnipresence (Matt. 18:20; 28:20).
Omniscience (Col. 2:3).
Unchangeableness (Heb. 13:8).
The self-giving nature of the love of God, and the intensity of the divine purpose to bring humanity into a living fellowship with Himself could be revealed in no other way. The might of the divine holiness, love and truth is revealed by the fact that in their strength Jesus won the victory over evil. Because the Lord Jesus Christ is both God and man!
May this teaching be a blessing to you! All for His glory!
Lord let it be so! Hallelujah! Miss you all, Love & Prayers always!
Jesus as man -
Jesus spoke of Himself as being man (John. 8:40)
John the Baptist and the apostles did so even when speaking of His dignity and glory (John. 1:30, Acts. 2:22 & 13:38, Romans. 1:3)
The New Testament shows that Jesus was subject to all the limitations of human existance, using for His life and developement only such resources as are available to humanity.
This is shown in the physical, emotional, mental, social, moral and spiritual aspects of His being.
He possessed a human body, capable of ordinary physical sensations. He hungered (Mark. 11:12), ate (Mark. 2:16), thirsted (John. 19:28), was wearied (John. 4:6), slept (Matt. 8:24), wept (John. 11:35), and died (John. 19:30).
In the moral and spiritual aspects of life He was 'in all points tempted like as we are' (Heb. 4:15).
Jesus' Divine Nature -
At the baptism of Jesus the announcement was made:
'This is my Son, whom I am pleased with' (Mark. 1:11)
To Him are ascribed those powers and perfections which belong only to God:
Every divine attribute (John. 14:9; 16:15; Col. 2:9).
The divine holiness (Heb. 7:26; Rev. 3:7).
The divine love (John. 15:9; Eph. 3:19).
Eternal existance (John. 1:2; 8:58; Rev. 1:11).
Omnipotence (Matt. 28:18; Phil. 3:21).
Omnipresence (Matt. 18:20; 28:20).
Omniscience (Col. 2:3).
Unchangeableness (Heb. 13:8).
The self-giving nature of the love of God, and the intensity of the divine purpose to bring humanity into a living fellowship with Himself could be revealed in no other way. The might of the divine holiness, love and truth is revealed by the fact that in their strength Jesus won the victory over evil. Because the Lord Jesus Christ is both God and man!
May this teaching be a blessing to you! All for His glory!
Lord let it be so! Hallelujah! Miss you all, Love & Prayers always!
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Kingdom of God!!!!
God's Holy Spirit has been moving and VERY active in Morwell. In particulary at the Morwell Salvation Army. I have been apart of a group of young people who have been running a Holiday Programme at the Morwell Corps. The group have been under the very capable and blessed leadership of Lt. Richard Parker. Together with the Corps Officers, Majors Gwyn & Brian Rowe who have been absolutely wonderful in many ways.
The theme for the Holiday Programme is 'Starship Discovery'. The Y.P hall has been transformed into a Space Rocket and each day we BLAST OFF! The Biblical Focus for the week has been on Peter. We've talked about how Peter was called, gave up everything, had faith, made mistakes, was transformed and LOVED God.
Today we've gave the children an oppurtunity to ask Jesus to be their friend. God's Holy Spirit was moving in a mighty and powerful way. We had 16 kids today ask Jesus to be their friend. 16 kids came into God's Kingdom! HALLELUJAH! We praise God for His awesomeness and faithfulness. Please join us in prayer as we pray God's guidance, love and protection on these kids!
May they be discipled into fine Christians who will make a HUGE impact in this world for the Kingdom of God. Lord Let it be so! HALLELUJAH!!
The theme for the Holiday Programme is 'Starship Discovery'. The Y.P hall has been transformed into a Space Rocket and each day we BLAST OFF! The Biblical Focus for the week has been on Peter. We've talked about how Peter was called, gave up everything, had faith, made mistakes, was transformed and LOVED God.
Today we've gave the children an oppurtunity to ask Jesus to be their friend. God's Holy Spirit was moving in a mighty and powerful way. We had 16 kids today ask Jesus to be their friend. 16 kids came into God's Kingdom! HALLELUJAH! We praise God for His awesomeness and faithfulness. Please join us in prayer as we pray God's guidance, love and protection on these kids!
May they be discipled into fine Christians who will make a HUGE impact in this world for the Kingdom of God. Lord Let it be so! HALLELUJAH!!
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