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One thing is positive. Those who belong to the Lord expect the rich blessings of the Lord as a part of their inheritance. By the way, it is an inheritance that staggers the imagination, heavenly, eternal, with the unlimited presence and glory of the Lord. Explicitly, the Word speaks concerning the individual who is a doer of the Word. Merely to hear is insufficient, there must be action applied to that which is presented to us. The simple analogy of the person who hears the Words of the Lord Jesus and springs into action by responding to them is assured of a foundation of strength and durability. Luke 6:47-48 A clear cut gospel truth which requires that anyone hearing will not receive anything until there is a positive reaction and a definite following after the instructions given. They are truth seekers and love the Word, therefore they are achievers, doers of the WORD. John 3:21.
There are times when the natural man would like to disagree with the Word and reject it’s truths. Especially when it is contrary to a life of unrighteousness. Specifically Jesus said that, the Lord does not hear sinners. Could it be that prayers go without a positive response because of conditions in the heart of the one praying? John 9:31 The confession of David grants us an insight into the attitude of the heart of the Lord in respect to why prayer is sometimes not answered. “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” Ps. 66:18 Strong words, nevertheless, they are truth. A most horrible price is paid by those who refuse to hear the call of the Spirit to repentance. Col. 3:25 Those who do His will are they who will receive the full blessing of the Lord in their lives here on earth and in the eternity to come. James 1:25.
It is crucial that the life style of those who claim relationship with the Lord Jesus, be changed and we begin to live the fullness of His life. We are to be like Him. We are to do His works in the earth. The challenge issued by the Lord Jesus is that those who were His disciples would do yet greater works than He. John 14:12 It is recorded of His ministry that He healed all that were sick and cast out devils from those who were possessed. Mt. 8:16 In His great compassion, upon seeing the multitude He healed their sick. He did not work on a percentage basis, His work was full and complete. Peter caught the vision. The presence of the Lord was so mighty in him that they situated the sick along the streets that his shadow falling on them as he passed by might heal them. Acts 5:15 The multitudes from the surrounding cities flocked to him and he healed every sick one. Acts 15:16.