Does God Move in strange and mysterious ways...

RamboPreacher · Postby **RamboPreacher** » June 9th, 2009, 2:23 am

God moves in a strange and a mysterious way, His wonders to perform...

I have heard this from the pulpit on many (MANY) occasions. It is used as though it was "Scripture", and in some cases is said to be in the Bible. anyone else hear other "scriptures" that aren't.

kurt73 · Postby **kurt73** » June 9th, 2009, 2:27 am

You mean that is not n the bible! :shock:

LOL, I have heard that from the pulpit also as if it was scripture. I have always heard that Mary M. was a prostitute but the scriptures never said she was.

RamboPreacher · Postby **RamboPreacher** » June 9th, 2009, 3:18 am

Cain is supposed to be black too, right?

and doesn't the bible also say something about cleanliness and Godliness?

it has been a while, but also heard a preacher say very emphatically and seriously: "If it was good enough for Paul, it is good enough for me!" (speaking about the King James Version of the Bible)

a female evangelist I once knew was fond of "praying the calories out" of her food before she ate - seriously

another evangelist I once knew years ago preached from the pulpit that ties (neckties) are from the devil and that wearing a tie was a sin.

deb · Postby **deb** » June 9th, 2009, 3:26 am

Found an interesting site with the origin of this particular saying:

http://www.englishclub.com/ref/esl/Sayings/Quizzes/Religion/God_moves_in_a_mysterious_way_914.htm

God moves in a mysterious way

Meaning: The implication is that God's plan is beyond human understanding. God has a reason for everything, however strange it may seem to us.
Note: mysterious (adj.) = impossible or difficult to understand | This saying is sometimes used to explain or at least justify unpleasant events, whether at a personal or global level.

Origin: This saying is actually the first line of the poem and hymn "God Moves In A Mysterious Way" by the English poet William Cowper (1731-1800):

God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm...

Guess the song stuck!

Full Quiver · Postby **Full Quiver** » June 9th, 2009, 3:34 am

"He will make a way where there seemeth to be no way"

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » June 9th, 2009, 3:55 am

Maybe this is just an easy way to say that God operates differently that what we expect? So don't put Him in a box of how he should operate?

Fiery Chariot abducts Minister
Baby born to centurions
Floating basket baby finds royalty?
Kid with a slingshot took down a warrior?
Widows pennies worth more
Money in a fish mouth?

All sound like Checkout line Tabloid Headlines...

paul · Postby **paul** » June 9th, 2009, 4:55 am

money is the root of all evil
cleanliness is next to godliness

Jennifer Smith · Postby **Jennifer Smith** » June 9th, 2009, 5:38 am

MacUser wrote:Maybe this is just an easy way to say that God operates differently that what we expect? So don't put Him in a box of how he should operate?

Fiery Chariot abducts Minister
Baby born to centurions
Floating basket baby finds royalty?
Kid with a slingshot took down a warrior?
Widows pennies worth more
Money in a fish mouth?

All sound like Checkout line Tabloid Headlines...

Think the word you're looking for is centarians! Great thoughts tho'!

Here are a few more!
Widow's meal and oil multiplied
Borrowed vessels filled with multiplied oil
Fire comes down from sky, burns up wet offering
Red sea parted, Israelites cross on DRY land
Water springs from a rock
Bread rains from heaven

(Note how many have to do with provision- good thoughts during a recession. It is no problem for God)

soulsearcher · Postby **soulsearcher** » June 9th, 2009, 5:42 am

RamboPreacher wrote:ties (neckties) are from the devil and that wearing a tie was a sin.

I could almost embrace that one, but for the sake of my neck-tie-wearing friends, I'll bring myself under subjection.

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » June 9th, 2009, 7:12 am

Jennifer Smith wrote:(Note how many have to do with provision- good thoughts during a recession. It is no problem for God)

Good Word for the day Jennifer. Excellent.

Thanks for correcting me also..

dolfan · Postby **dolfan** » June 9th, 2009, 10:34 am

"Charity begins at home."

Well, on second thought, I've never heard that come out of a preacher's mouth. :lol:

Just kidding, y'all.

(Only, seriously, I never have heard a preacher say that.)

RamboPreacher · Postby **RamboPreacher** » June 10th, 2009, 3:52 am

The Bible says that the earth was created some 6000 years ago...

O'rly?

jdavis · Postby **jdavis** » June 10th, 2009, 5:03 am

The Bible says that the Holy Ghost will not dwell in an unclean temple.

When Jesus returns to earth he will set his foot on Burger Mountain. :shock:

Jude 2