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1Kings 17:8 - 16. God said (KJV) He has commanded the woman to sustain Elijah... But obviously, as we clearly see from the story, the woman had no idea about any command or instructions... ? Does it mean God can 'command' people to do things (and they do it) without their own knowledge?

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Hi xyluz, I hope you are doing well. A good way to view this is to realize time is not a rushing chaotic river. It is a frozen lake. All time exist at once as a single instant in the imagination of God. We have free will. Yet, all events where preconceived by the Father before the creation of the heavens. All the situations in our life are arranged together to work around us to satisfy Gods will. We can not upset God's plan for us by "unexpected" actions. 

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So, yes to my question?

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9 minutes ago, xyluz said:

So, yes to my question

Who can fathom such things and have an explanation that does not showcase his ignorance. I dare not answer yes or no. 

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God will alter your perception if you ask for it, even though you may not know what exactly you are asking for.

For instance, you may ask God for patience. Then you may start perceiving all sorts of trials and tribulations to practice patience in. After all, one simply does not become patient without first learning how to become patient. This happened to me long time ago, where I thought my friends were giving me a hard time, but in fact they weren't any different to how they normally are. What happened was that my perceptions were altered to see 'a hard time'.

I know, that at this moment, my perceptions are not necessarily my own. However, whatever they are, they are for my benefit. So, I simple accept everything and be grateful for whatever lessons I need to experience and learn.

Another example. I have asked God to put me into His service. So now I get led to all sorts of people and places, including this forum, right this moment, typing a post to your thread. It's no coincidence. As a famous Christian said as a mantra "My God, my all".

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Thank you :)

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I don't have scripture back this up, but yes.

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10 hours ago, Archangel Thyos said:

I don't have scripture back this up, but yes.

Thanks. I don't think that counts then.

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