God does not need to be reminded of his word.
His spoken word is already in the mode to do whatever it says. The word spoken out loud is for our benefit to encourage us to believe it or speak it over a situation because it already has power over the situation. God sends his word and it accomplishes what he sends it to do. But it is not to be used like a magic incantation. or saying it in a repetitious manner. You may remind God that you believe his word and that you are standing on it's promise. The Bible says if you let the word of Jesus live in you in, other words live by that word, you can ask the Father anything and he will give it to you. |
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---exzucuh on 1/10/10 |
I looked in my Bible dictionary under word, found nothing. |
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---catherine on 1/10/10 |
The bible says in the book of john that "in the begginning was the word and the word was with god" etc........
I IKNOW THAT GOD'S WORD IS LIVING AND BREATHING.He also say that "HEAVEN AND EARTH MAY PASS AWAY BUT HIS WORD SHALL REMAIN". |
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---LORI on 1/8/10 |
I believe your scripture is found in isaiah 43:26
the new king james version reads put Me in rememberance,let us contend together,state your case,that you may be aquitted.Another translation may read remind Me of My Word.I hope this helps.God bless you. |
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---liz on 12/19/09 |
Concerning what has been discussed here the following seems to be correct.
We(you and I as Christians) can have full confidence in God's Word. We can realistically expect God to keep his word.
He has given us his word in order to lay out certain patterns which he himself Almighty God will follow, we have but to use his own words to describe what he will do. |
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---mima on 11/30/09 |
Someone just asked me the same question, I looked & looked & still couldn't find it either. |
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---bre on 11/27/09 |
Mark V thanks that confirms what I understood it to mean. The created can ask the Creator for the sake of understanding and information but under no circumstances is the created to question God's authority. As you said the child doesn't question the Parent,but can ask concerning Parents plans and future concerning the family. This goes along the lines of New Testament, Luke 11:9 And I say unto you,ask,and it shall be given you,seek and ye shall find,knock,and it shall opened unto you. We are to be humble and acquiesce to God's authority,power and wisdom,and never usurp his place as Lord and Master. No we aren't to ever command God,but we have the privilege,the benefit of searching and praying for understanding and God will enlighten us. |
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---Darlene_1 on 9/16/09 |
Darline 2 continue:
And in the verse where "Command Me" (The word is Tsawah) is spoken the meaning means that God is not to be questioned regarding the work of His creative hands. They can ask and they will be told, but not question Him. Found this anwsers in Lexical aids concerning those passages and words.
Which is what some have said already in part. Peace I leave you. |
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---MarkV. on 9/12/09 |
Darline, I have a different reason why those words were said. Isa. 45:9-10 begans with "Woe to him" This figures the Potter and the clay and of parent and child show how absured it is to contend with God over His plans for the future. This anticipated the objections by the Jews against,
1. their captivity and restoration by a pagan king, and
2.ultimately God's soverign plan to redeem Gentiles as well as Jews worldwide from v. 8 (Rom. 9:20-24).
Verse 11. "Ask Me of things to come" Here the Lord commands Israel to seek information about what He will do for the nation in the future, when people do ask, He will reveal it. |
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---MarkV. on 9/11/09 |
Mima and Darlene --
Thanks to both of you for your insights on the verse. Both ideas make sense to me. |
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---Donna66 on 9/11/09 |
---Donna66 this last phrase "command ye me" could refer to that time when we are in the spirit. When a person is in the spirit they sense it, they feel a closeness, they feel that they're somehow on the inside standing very close to the Lord. I once was praying in a church when a lady ran up to me and asked me to pray for her sister, Sister had extremely high blood pressure, I did pray for the sister and as I did I felt the prayer was immediately answered. This was confirmed the next day. When I asked the lady who brought her sister to me what happened she said, I knew you were in the spirit realm and I knew if you pray for her she would be healed. |
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---mima on 9/11/09 |
Thank you all for the input. Ok,he doesn't mean what it looks like to us. I searched and found that what we see as commanding was actually a question he ask,look at the words before he said command,they too are a question,what appears to be telling us to command God is really God saying I made Heaven and Earth created mankind why would you think you can command me to do anything. Bottom line created doesn't order the Creator around. Mima thanks for what you said about how to "activate" got me to digging into scriptures to fully understand what the verse means. At last i think I do. |
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---Darlene_1 on 9/11/09 |
Agreed, Mima. I've puzzled over the last phrase in that verse, too. Some Word of Faith person probably uses, teaches, this verse a lot, since it conjures a picture of us giving orders to God. (Could it be a misinterpretation of the old English? I dunno).
But just a we don't give orders to God, we don't need to remind Him of anything He has said, as if He was a forgetful old man. But He no doubt approves when we do... because it means we are reminding ourselves!
And WE need frequent reminders! |
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---Donna66 on 9/11/09 |
Darlene you are looking for Isaiah 45:11,
"Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me." Not one Christian in a thousand understands the last phrase," concerning the work of my hands command ye me." And I must confess that I lack knowledge of how to activate and make use of this permission given by God for us to command him!! |
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---mima on 9/11/09 |
When reminding God of his own word I always like to say in prayer," now father you know this is your promise, these are your words, and I really believe I'm on solid ground here.
I realize that I'm praying this way in order to hear myself pray.
I might just add here, that I have seen many prayers answered by asking the father to direct my angels to do this or that!!! I am strongly under the influence that our angels are ministering spirits unto us. Helpers if you will!!! |
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---mima on 9/11/09 |
"Thus saith the Lord GOD, I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them, I will increase them with men like a flock."
Ezekiel 36:37 |
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---Nana on 9/10/09 |
I was just browsing this blog. I just want to say, the world will know we are christians by our love. There's a lot of contention here for people who claim Christ. Let's remember what's important. |
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---Joanna on 9/10/09 |
How about when the Lord laid hands on the blind man and the man said he saw men that looked like sticks and the Lord laid hands on him again. |
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---Karl on 5/14/09 |
hi there,
I just read this and was wondering if Bruce received the answer to his question. I know its a bit late but rather late than never:)
God Bless
Carmen |
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---carmen_spatz on 2/3/09 |
I discovered this page while seeking the answer to the same question. The verse I was seeking is Isaiah 62:6 |
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---Harry on 8/20/07 |
Isiah 43:26 says, "Put Me in remembrance; Let us contend together;" God has a wonderful memory, but the Lord isn't offended by us reminding him. Example: Jacob reminded God of the promises He made to Abraham and Isaac. Genesis 32: 9, 12. 1 John 5:14, tells us that when we pray His will He hears our prayers and answers them. Put your faith in the Lord, quote and claim Scriptures, just like Jesus did during His temptation. Matthew 4 He is bound by His Word! So remind Him of it. |
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---Kimberly on 6/18/07 |
It seems most people do not understand what you are saying.Jesus always prayed the Word . This is what it means to remind God of His word!I have read a scripture that says something to that affect and am currently searching for it! Holy Ghost please show us where to find it . I pray in Jesus name. Jericho |
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---jericho on 5/31/07 |
Could it be when David was talking to God in Psalms 103
Bless the Lord O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:? |
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---Carla5754 on 7/9/06 |
There is a difference between reciting the word to speak with understanding as opposed to demanding promises, thinking God is forgetful, or naming and claiming it. Many may only anger him with their words and receive in this life prior to being sent to hell by their own arogant mouth. |
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---Frank on 7/9/06 |
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Rebecca, that does not answer the question I asked you.
You said you do not remind God about His word. You said you let Him know what His word says.
So one can imagine your prayer: "Now God you know that I know that you know that I know what you said..."
Have you NEVER prayed a sick person "Father your word says "By His stripes we are healed..."" "
Or in the face of a need, "Father you promised to supply our every need..." etc? |
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---Bruce5656 on 3/18/06 |
Bruce; I let God know that I know what his word says because, I know that it is a vow to me from him. If a person doesn't know the word, then God hasn't made a vow to that person, because they don't know his word. |
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---Rebecca_D on 3/18/06 |
In a way this is tied up with the fact that God knows all. He knows our desires, and our needs, He knows the needs of the world, and He knows how our missionaries need His help. If He knows all this, why do we need to pray? If he has already decided how to deal with a certain issue, why do we even need to ask Him to do anything?
Perhaps it is to keep us in close touch with God, to chat and commune with Him, and so HE can tell US what WE should be doing. about these things. |
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---alan_of_uK on 3/16/06 |
Yes John, It's in Isaiah 55:11. You are correct, His word also accomplishes what He wants it to. I use His Word all the time. His word is also a lamp or guide for us. |
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---Lynn on 3/15/06 |
Isn't there a place in the Bible that says that God's Word never returns to Him void?
I remind God of His Word all the time and He hears me, and I know this to be absolutly true. When I do this, things happen! He doesn't need me to remind Him of His Word, but He likes it when I use it. I will continue to express His Word in my life. It's a weapon. It's a gift. God is good! |
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---John on 3/15/06 |
Isn't there a place in the Bible that says that God's Word never returns to Him void?
I remind God of His Word all the time and He hears me, and I know this to be absolutly true. When I do this, things happen! He doesn't need me to remind Him of His Word, but He likes it when I use it. God is good! |
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---J.P. on 3/15/06 |
Thank you Alan for pointing that out. My appologies Rebecca.
My question still is, what is the difference between letting God know you know what his word says and reminding God about what his word says? |
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---Bruce5656 on 3/14/06 |
Isaiah 45:11, "Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me."
The word command is from the Hebrew "tsavah" and it the principle meaning is - to give charge over, appoint. This gives a different connotation to the verse than has been suggested here. |
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---Bruce5656 on 3/14/06 |
Thank you all so much,there are some really good verses and I intend to copy them and study them.Perhaps one will lead me to what I am looking for. I know I saw something to that effect,may have been different words but same meaning,because I too was surprised God or anyone would tell us to remind God of His Word. God Bless |
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---Darlene_1 on 3/14/06 |
Jeremiah 1:12; Isaiah 43:26; Isaiah 55:11 |
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---Rickey on 3/14/06 |
To Darlene, Sounds like something right of the prosperty gospel teaching. |
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---Thomas on 3/14/06 |
Bruce; it is wise for you to read all of my reply instead of taking some parts out, and twisting them around. I said that I let God know, that I know his word. Try to read more carefully next time, so there won't be any confusion. |
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---Rebecca_D on 3/14/06 |
No! God does not need man to remind Him of His own words. But according to His word he is delighted when a person reminds Him of His word. In fact He desires that we do this. |
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---mima on 3/14/06 |
Gos is omniscient or all-knowing, and since it is not possible for him to forget, then he does not need man to remind him of his own words. |
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---Eloy on 3/14/06 |
Here are some more examples:
1 Kings 8:26, "And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou spakest..."
2 Chronicles 6:17, "...let thy word be verified, which thou hast spoken unto thy servant David."
Psalms 119:25, "...quicken thou me according to thy word."
Psalms 119:28, "...strengthen thou me according unto thy word."
Psalms 119:116, "Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live..." |
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---Bruce5656 on 3/14/06 |
Bruce ... You seem to have misquoted Rebecca. She actually said "But I do let God know that I know what his word says" |
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---alan_of_uK on 3/14/06 |
Rebecca: My wife gave me the verse within three minutes, boy she's a dandy. It is Isaiah 45:11 where it clearly states this and uses the term "command ye me." Here's what many word of faith people fail to understand. Our commanding Him must be in agreement with His will are at the very least not against His will. |
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---mima on 3/14/06 |
I believe God wants us to express confidence in his word. Not pray for what is clearly stated. For if it is clearly stated it is already given. Once after 10 years of praying in this manner about a man's salvation, suddenly the man except the Lord turned 180, and tells all who will listen that he loves me. Now I didn't pray for that result. And you would have to know the man, a real bruiser he-man type to understand how funny this is. |
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---mima on 3/14/06 |
Rebecca,
On the one hand you say that you don't remind God of what He said yet you say "I do let God know what his word says." What is the difference?
Using your own example, have you never prayed (for example) "Father you promised you will never leave me nor forsake me"? |
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---Bruce5656 on 3/14/06 |
"Put Me in remembrance [remind Me of your merits]; let us plead and argue together. Set forth your case, that you may be justified (proved right)." (Isaiah 43:26 The Amplified Bible) |
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---DoryLory on 3/13/06 |
Darlene: I blieve there is a verse like this but I do not know where. It contains words something like this, "command ye me" |
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---mima on 3/13/06 |
It isn't in the bible. I don't remind God what he has said, he knows what he said. But I do let God know that I know what his word says. And when a person comes to the knowledge of God's word, God must stick with what he said. God said that he will never leave nor forsake us, once we come to the knowledge of that, he is obligated to do what he said he would do. |
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---Rebecca_D on 3/13/06 |
I've heard Christians pray this way ( I've probably done it myself) but I don't think it can be backed up Biblically. Obviously, GOD doesn't need to be REMINDED of anything. What they really are saying is " God, I remember your word that says....please do what you've said... (i.e. what I believe You really meant.) It's a way to "prove" that what they are asking is really God's will. |
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---Donna on 3/13/06 |
I don't believe you will find a verse that tells you to pray that way. What you will find is examples of people praying that God's word might be found true etc.
eg: 2 Chronicles 6:17, "Now then, O LORD God of Israel, let thy word be verified, which thou hast spoken unto thy servant David."
II Sam 7:25, Psm 119:41, 107 |
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---Bruce5656 on 3/13/06 |
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