I see the Light

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Greetings in Jesus Name!

In a recent post-entitled "Hurting" I made the following statement:
> "I believe that healing is coming from this post".

When I wrote this post, I wasn't sure it would be allowed on the net,
and I certainty never dreamed that so many would respond in private
post in such a loving manner. 

The Lord put His arms around me these last few days and spoke to me
"almost in a human voice". I don't want to share much of what He said,
but I do want to share one thing with you, that He said to me. Perhaps
some of you can use it. The Lord said "I have let you hurt a little so
you can see and relate to those around you that are hurting and need
My love".

Please everyone, let me beg you to read and think about the next
things that I am going to say. IF YOU DON'T KNOW IT, THERE ARE PEOPLE
ON THIS LIST THAT ARE HURTING.  

I received several private post that started with "I know what you are
going through because I . . . . ." They would then go on to share how
they had been hurt. I have been reading this list for some time now. I
read almost every post. I don't write much, but I read it all. I would
never have guessed that some of the people who wrote me were hurting
so badly. 

Several people pointed out that this hurt was many years ago. Please
allow me to share how I decided to leave the Assemblies Of God. I have
shared with you how when I was in Southeast Asia, and the UPC Churches
wouldn't even answer my letters and promise to Pray for me that I went
to the AOG. I stayed with the AOG when I got home. A few years ago, I
visited a Church Of God (the one that believes in tongues). When I got
there, I found a pastor who God had given a revelation of who He
really is. I started attending this church, and each service the
pastor built a little more on the Oneness doctrine and how the Holy
Ghost was an essential of salvation. After a while, some of the people
wanted to be baptized in Jesus Name. He did, and after a while he
started baptizing people in Jesus Name in the regular Church services.
Needless to say, after a while the Church Of God sent for him to come
before the board. The district superintendent was heard to say, "I
don't care what the Bible says, the Church Of God does not believe
that". The COG took his papers and put him out of the COG. The COG
owns all buildings, so you can't pull a church out. I called all of
the UPC Churches and told them about this. Some of the pastors came to
him and told him that they can get him in UPC as a minister, but that
he would have to get the permission of all the Churches before he
could build a Church. The small group built an independent Church
without any help. What has happened to our LOVE FOR THE TRUTH? 

I work in a hospital. I don't have time here, but I like to compare
the Church to a hospital.
HOSPITAL has sick people 
CHURCH should have sinners. (who are sick people)
HOSPITAL employees must be trained how to protect themselves around sick people 
CHURCH must teach the Saints how to protect themselves from the world while serving them.
HOSPITAL workers must wash hands, wear gloves, mask, gowns etc. 
CHURCH Saints must study Word, pray, fast etc.

If you have read this far, am I right or wrong?

I love you all
Floyd E. Avery feavery@prysm.net