Oh!! but, if a person really, really, really, really, really, badly wants to leave.......
I mean cut out and do his own thing.....isn't it possible??????
Yes
But the question then becomes, was he ever really among the flock?
Was he/she ever abiding under the shadow of the almighty?
"Oh,.....but sometimes I just wanna go and........." - (then go)
......(why haven't you went?) - Could it be the immutable decision of God to hold you back, to keep you in His sheltering arms?
Does God have that kind of power over those He freely chooses to elect? To change their course even though they want to seek fame and fortune?
Yes
And in the process He changes their heart. To seek God.
Because every good gift comes from the Lord.
And salvation through faith is the greatest gift of all.
I mean cut out and do his own thing.....isn't it possible??????
Yes
But the question then becomes, was he ever really among the flock?
Was he/she ever abiding under the shadow of the almighty?
"Oh,.....but sometimes I just wanna go and........." - (then go)
......(why haven't you went?) - Could it be the immutable decision of God to hold you back, to keep you in His sheltering arms?
Does God have that kind of power over those He freely chooses to elect? To change their course even though they want to seek fame and fortune?
Yes
And in the process He changes their heart. To seek God.
Because every good gift comes from the Lord.
And salvation through faith is the greatest gift of all.