The Battle of Uhud [3:152] GOD has fulfilled His promise to you, and you defeated them by His leave. But then you wavered, disputed among yourselves, and disobeyed after He had shown you (the victory) you had longed for. But then, some of you became distracted by the spoils of this world, while others were … Continue reading Lessons From The Battle of Uhud (3:152 – 3:153)
God Controls Your Enemies (3:151)
God Controls Your Enemies [3:151] We will throw terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, since they set up besides GOD powerless idols. Their destiny is Hell; what a miserable abode for the transgressors! God controls our enemies. Satan is our most ardent enemy. Therefore God controls Satan. God limits what Satan can do … Continue reading God Controls Your Enemies (3:151)
Believers Do Not Waver Under Pressure (3:146)
Joel Osteen – Believers Are Like Palm Trees (starts @ 3:20min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTGsYNUfdgs Psalm 92:12 –15 12 The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. 14 In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green … Continue reading Believers Do Not Waver Under Pressure (3:146)
To God Belongs Both This Life and The Hereafter – Which Do We Choose (3:145)
It is awesome that if we want from this life God will give you of this life, but if you strive for the Hereafter not only will you receive your share in the Hereafter, but God will also give you of this life. Happiness: Now and Forever* [10:62] Absolutely, GOD's allies have nothing to fear, … Continue reading To God Belongs Both This Life and The Hereafter – Which Do We Choose (3:145)
Time of Death Predetermined (3:145 – 3:150)
Time of Death Predetermined [3:145] No one dies except by GOD's leave, at a predetermined time. Whoever seeks the vanities of this world, we give him therefrom, and whoever seeks the rewards of the Hereafter, we bless him therein. We reward those who are appreciative. [3:146] Many a prophet had godly people fight along with … Continue reading Time of Death Predetermined (3:145 – 3:150)
Why Does God Allow Hardship for the People? (3:142 – 3:144) Con’t
Since God is Most Gracious and Most Merciful, why would God allow hardship for the believers? The hardship that a believer experiences is for our own growth and development. Hardship can lead to growth or decline the choice is ours. God puts us in these situations so that we can grow, but if we don’t … Continue reading Why Does God Allow Hardship for the People? (3:142 – 3:144) Con’t
Meaning in Hardship (3:142 – 3:144) Con’t
Viktor Frankl "Man Alive" 1977 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX4eaMUiIw0 Viktor Emil Frankl, M.D., Ph.D. (26 March 1905 – 2 September 1997) was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist as well as a Holocaust survivor. His best-selling book Man's Search for Meaning chronicles his experiences as a concentration camp inmate, which led him to discover the importance of finding meaning … Continue reading Meaning in Hardship (3:142 – 3:144) Con’t
What Are Believers Made of? (3:142 – 3:144) Con’t
Wayne Dyer- Metaphor of an Orange and Orange Juice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d59zkr6evec When you squeeze an orange what do you get out of it? Orange juice. Why? Because that is what is inside? So what do you get when you put stress on the human being? You get what is inside.
Our Claims Must Be Tested (3:142 – 3:144)
Our Claims Must Be Tested [3:142] Do you expect to enter Paradise without GOD distinguishing those among you who strive, and without distinguishing those who are steadfast? [3:143] You used to long for death before you had to face it. Now you have faced it, right before your eyes. [3:144] Muhammad was no more than … Continue reading Our Claims Must Be Tested (3:142 – 3:144)
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