I love Malachi!

[Jayne]

On 4/1/2023 at 6:00 PM, farouk said:

I do love Malachi's little prophecy.

Chapter 3 verse 16 is very encouraging indeed:

"Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name."

I love Malachi, too.  I really am into all the minor prophets.  I LOVE teaching them all.

And this verse that you selected is comforting.

But you have to admit, farouk.  There are some depressing and disheartening sections in Malachi. 

God tells the people [priests] their wrongdoing and they flat out deny it and God has to explain it word by word.  They won't budge.

[farouk]

2 minutes ago, Jayne said:

I love Malachi, too.  I really am into all the minor prophets.  I LOVE teaching them all.

And this verse that you selected is comforting.

But you have to admit, farouk.  There are some depressing and disheartening sections in Malachi. 

God tells the people [priests] their wrongdoing and they flat out deny it and God has to explain it word by word.  They won't budge.

Shows the difference between the true remnant and those who may not be the Lord's at all......... (Of course this is Old Testament rather than New Testament...)

[kwikphilly]

On 4/1/2023 at 7:37 PM, Mr. M said:

What manner of conversation would qualify to be recorded in heaven?

"The fear of the Lord" would be a big clue.

Speaking by the Spirit would seem to be mandatory.

Surely not any type of "on line chat" qualifies as fellowship.

I'll try throwing one out there.

1 Corinthians 14:

3 But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. 

4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

Blessings MrM

I'm waiting with great expectations!!!🤗

I do not know the answer or perhaps I don't understand the question .

You asked,What MANNER of conversation would be Worthy (;or rather " qualifies")to be recorded in Heaven....then you have 2,no 3 clues but neither qualify imo

Preaching, teaching the Gospel?The conversations about Jesus,the ones where a person Receives Christ? Am I not Receiving what is right in front of me?Where ones name is recorded in the Lambs Book of Life!!!!

[farouk]

Thanks for the contribs., ppl!

[Mr. M]

9 minutes ago, kwikphilly said:

Preaching, teaching the Gospel?The conversations about Jesus,the ones where a person Receives Christ? Am I not Receiving what is right in front of me?Where ones name is recorded in the Lambs Book of Life!!!!

Not about one's name recorded, but conversations among those who fear His name.

If 2 or 3 Christians are together talking sports or recipes, is that recorded in heaven?

Let me add another key word then, from a familiar verse.

Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth,

but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. 

How then was my example then inappropriate?

"Speak words of edification, exhortation and comfort."

13 minutes ago, kwikphilly said:

You asked,What MANNER of conversation would be Worthy (;or rather " qualifies")to be recorded in Heaven....then you have 2,no 3 clues but neither qualify imo

Sharing your personal testimony is of great value, of course.

Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by

the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

What is most important is that you share with others what the Lord has put 

on your heart, even if you feel the words may not be well received. Sometimes

there are words from the Lord for correction, even rebuke.

Uninspired platitudes are of no value..."the Lord works in mysterious ways"...

Great, thanks for sharing that!   

Remember Samuel and Eli?

1 Samuel 3:10 Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”

And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.”

11 Then the Lord said to Samuel: “Behold, I will do something in Israel at which both ears of everyone who hears it will tingle. 12 In that day I will perform against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. 13 For I have told him that I will judge his house forever for the iniquity which he knows, because his sons made themselves vile, and he did not restrain them. 14 And therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be atoned for by sacrifice or offering forever. 15 So Samuel lay down until morning, and opened the doors of the house of the Lord. And Samuel was afraid to tell Eli the vision. 16 Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son!” He answered, “Here I am.”

17 And he said, “What is the word that the Lord spoke to you? Please do not hide it from me. God do so to you, and more also, if you hide anything from me of all the things that He said to you.” 18 Then Samuel told him everything, and hid nothing from him. And he said, “It is the Lord. Let Him do what seems good to Him.”

Praise God we have conversations recorded here on earth to teach us about

faithfulness to His spoken Word.

[kwikphilly]

17 minutes ago, Mr. M said:

Not about one's name recorded, but conversations among those who fear His name.

If 2 or 3 Christians are together talking sports or recipes, is that recorded in heaven?

Let me add another key word then, from a familiar verse.

Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth,

but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. 

How then was my example then inappropriate?

"Speak words of edification, exhortation and comfort."

Sharing your personal testimony is of great value, of course.

Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by

the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

What is most important is that you share with others what the Lord has put 

on your heart, even if you feel the words may not be well received. Sometimes

there are words from the Lord for correction, even rebuke.

Uninspired platitudes are of no value..."the Lord works in mysterious ways"...

Great, thanks for sharing that!   

Remember Samuel and Eli?

1 Samuel 3:10 Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”

And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.”

11 Then the Lord said to Samuel: “Behold, I will do something in Israel at which both ears of everyone who hears it will tingle. 12 In that day I will perform against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. 13 For I have told him that I will judge his house forever for the iniquity which he knows, because his sons made themselves vile, and he did not restrain them. 14 And therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be atoned for by sacrifice or offering forever. 15 So Samuel lay down until morning, and opened the doors of the house of the Lord. And Samuel was afraid to tell Eli the vision. 16 Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son!” He answered, “Here I am.”

17 And he said, “What is the word that the Lord spoke to you? Please do not hide it from me. God do so to you, and more also, if you hide anything from me of all the things that He said to you.” 18 Then Samuel told him everything, and hid nothing from him. And he said, “It is the Lord. Let Him do what seems good to Him.”

Praise God we have conversations recorded here on earth to teach us about

faithfulness to His spoken Word.

Ya know something Brother,it all goes back to that big little IF,doesn't it.   IF we Love Jesus,the Obedience that is motivated(Moved);by our Love for Christ

Edification, Exhortation and Comfort by the Power of Holy Spirit,unhindered submission to Serve - in the Purpose for which we are Called

This is a Beautiful Word,thank you for bringing this up,I was reading & was just glued at your post,read it over and over.....The Sword of the Spirit - Praise Jesus!

In His Love, Kwik

 

[Mr. M]

29 minutes ago, kwikphilly said:

Ya know something Brother,it all goes back to that big little IF,doesn't it.   IF we Love Jesus,the Obedience that is motivated(Moved);by our Love for Christ

Edification, Exhortation and Comfort by the Power of Holy Spirit,unhindered submission to Serve - in the Purpose for which we are Called

This is a Beautiful Word,thank you for bringing this up,I was reading & was just glued at your post,read it over and over.....The Sword of the Spirit - Praise Jesus!

In His Love, Kwik

 

John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing.

The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.

By the Holy Spirit, we too can speak Words that are Spirit and Life!

And in His Temple, everyone shouts, Glory! Psalm 29:9

[kwikphilly]

1 minute ago, Mr. M said:

John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing.

The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.

By the Holy Spirit, we too can speak Words that are Spirit and Life!

And in His Temple, everyone shouts, Glory! Psalm 29:9

GLORY!!!!(I'm shouting). 

[farouk]

This thread seems to be taking off..............

[Mr. M]

On 4/2/2023 at 9:06 PM, farouk said:

More Malachi comments, ppl? I do love this little prophecy.....

Patience is rewarded! The thread has taken off. I was up late last night and my eyes got a little blurry. When I was looking at the topic list, "I love Malachi!" registered as "I have Malaria". Knew it was time to log out.