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Day 31: All Power Is In God, Come Forth

31 Mar 2017 Wim Haverkamp

Yes, never turn to God as if you expected God
to become a power to do something that God isn’t already doing.
Only the belief in good and evil kept Lazarus’ body
locked up as a corpse. Continue reading Day 31: All Power Is In God, Come Forth

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Impersonalization Illustrated (4/5)

7 Jul 2014 Wim Haverkamp

Just think of the Master saying to Lazarus: “Come forth.” In other words, death isn’t a power. “Young maid, I say unto thee: Arise.” Death isn’t a power. He didn’t turn to God and say, “I’ll bring the power of God down to heal you or to raise you.” In fact, at the tomb of Lazarus he even said: “I don’t even have to pray, but for the sake of those around here who still believe in prayer.” But all he said was: “Lazarus, come forth. Blind man, open your eyes.” Not a word about, “I’ll have God open your eyes.” Continue reading Impersonalization Illustrated (4/5)