Really is the best way to end a statement like that, for not only are we having to convince ourselves and others that we will do the thing; we are also trying to do our best to convince God that we will do the thing also. This is one reason why it takes God so long to trust us with the next level clearance, as he knows what thing we will do, really. However, Father can never fall for that ploy because he doesn’t allow himself to be in position to know until the now I know moment comes along. Now Jesus is the Godhead member that is all kind hearted and full of grace; but when it comes down to doing his Father’s business, he will cut your “Really” all up on the spot. Do you remember when Peter tried pulling that same rubber not meeting the road yet ploy on Jesus? Do you remember that, and how quickly Jesus just ate that up as though it was never said? Check it out: Matthew 26:33-35, “Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. ³⁴ Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. ³⁵ Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. There are somethings that God does not require of us to go, and put our foot in our own mouth: Peter only had to listen and believe Jesus. It was not required of Peter to jump to a level in which he had not yet been prepared yet to jump to. This is one of those statements being made where the person put that extra spice to it in order to get the taste that isn’t there; you know, that “Really” spice that we add. Oh, I know that we don’t always come out with the “Really” word itself; however, we do always come out with the manifestation of that which is equal or greater than the “Really” word spice. Look, just like we do, Peter did not just come out with the word “Really” to spice it up; however, he did come out with the manifestation of that which is equal or greater than the word “Really” to spice it up. Matter of fact, that which was equal or greater than the word “Really” as spice was the first thing that Peter manifested before he stated the “for what thing so ever Father doeth.” Here it is again that which I’ve already stated above in Matthew 26:33, “Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.” Let’s now highlight the “Really” spice part of an equal or greater manifestation this time; for we clearly know the “for what thing so ever Father doeth” part that states “yet will I never be offended.” For What Things So Ever Father Doeth, Really.

When we talk about the manifestation of spice which is equal or greater than the “Really” that we apply to convince ourselves, and other that we will do the “For What Thing So Ever Father Doeth; then we have to be careful not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought. This is the one thing that the Apostle Paul just could not get the Lord to give him the relief from, in which he desired. I don’t want to say that the Apostle Paul would have come to the place of thinking more highly of himself than he ought; however, the Lord saw it to be such aide, regardless of the aggravation, hassle, and constant dealing with, in which the Apostle Paul had to endure because of the thorn in the flesh being allowed to remain in the Apostle Paul’s life. And you know the scripture, the Lord told him to speak of it no more after asking to have it removed three times.  2 Corinthians 12:7, “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” If having God give one an abundance of revelations would caused that one to be exalted above measure, we can see why the thorn in the flesh is allowed to keep us in line. And being exalted above measure was not necessarily a problem of the Apostle Paul alone; but it was also more for the people in which he served and ministered to on a daily basis. We all know how people will put you up when they see you moving in the knowledge and power of God. For What Things So Ever Father Doeth, Really.

The Lord really would have had to allow the thorn in flesh to remain with Peter, for Peter had it bad. And we need to remember that the thorn is not necessarily something that the Lord picks, or allows to come upon you. Now, the Lord may not remove it from you, but we usually get the thorn from that which is linked to our “Really” spice in one way or another. The Apostle Paul’s thorn may not be clearly stated for us to know; however, there is more than enough scripture concerning the nature of Saul Paul to where we know that it came from the bridge of the two. The bridge is usually the safe or gray area for all to find refuge in the crossover. The two sides of Paul’s coin could not be completely cleaned up leaving much room for many thorns to follow him; and don’t forget Saul went after Christians on one side of the coin with the same measure in which he went after sinners once he crossed over the bridge on the other side of the coin. There were many left on the other side who would never leave him to peace. We all have things from our past that will try to rise up when we give them the platform, but the thorn or the memory of reality on that side keeps us in the better place. I felt bad for poor Peter because I’ve been in that “Really” spice before, and all you want to do with what you know at the moment, is to serve the Lord with all you have “For What Things So Ever Father Doeth, Really. Let’s look at what happened to Peter that brought on the “Really” spice, and see if we might can see ourselves being in that spot. Peter had just been told that he was the only one to receive the revelation from the Father in Heaven that Jesus was the Son of God. Now that is enough to make you think more highly of yourself all by itself. We know that the other Apostles did not receive the revelation because they would have said like wise if they had received it: Matthew 26:35, “Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.” So in a couple of nutshell-scriptures, this is what happened to Peter: Matthew 16:17-18, “And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. ¹⁸ And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. This is a whole lot to take in by Peter for him to not at least think more about his position. Let me ask you this: have you ever prayed successfully for a person to dismiss a migraine, and now you thought that you were ready to go raise the dead if that was the “For What Things So Ever Father Doeth? Ok, so we are all ready and willing just like Peter, but let’s calm ourselves when we recognize the “Really” spice coming to make us think more highly than we ought. For What Things So Ever Father Doeth, Really.

Peter was so ready and willing, but not yet able, for we were still a faithless generation until endued with power which was coming just a little later; however, it helps to recognize when we are at our limitations. Let’s see if we can spot Peter’s use of that which has a equal or greater manifestation of the “Really” spice: there it is. Now Peter is a fisherman, and business owner by occupation among other fellow disciples of Jesus with various other disciplines. Matthew job was a tax collector for the Roman government providing wealth with some education and reputation. Simon engaged in politics and anarchy attempting to overthrow the Roman government. And another original Apostle and leading member, let’s not forget the fisherman, John the Beloved close relationship with Jesus. And yet with all of these men serving Jesus as is Peter, Peter still finds it within himself a way to manifest the spice after thinking of himself more higher than he ought at that time: Matthew 26:33, “Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.” When you can talk yourself into thinking that you are the only man out of all men, then you are spicing it up pretty good to find trouble. And when you have to spice things up, it just means you are thinking in a way in which will not allow you to do the “For What Things So Ever Father Doeth. The “Really” moment or the extra spice does not show to well for one at any level. It did not work out to well for the longevity of one of the greatest prophets: 1 Kings 18:22, “Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the Lord; but Baal’s prophets are four hundred and fifty men.” When this part was over, God did correct the Prophet to remind him to leave the spice off. 1 Kings 19:18, “Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.” Elijah created his own thorn in the flesh by adding the “Really” spice when it should not have been added. Let’s use Peter’s example, and not create that which we don’t need: we don’t need to put our foot in our mouth, and we don’t need to think more highly of ourselves than we ought. The two usually will bring consequences that could have been avoided. Mark 14:72, ⁷² And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.” The thorn that will not be removed from Peter’s thoughts, and the Lord’s grace will now be sufficient for Peter as he rocks on as the Rock. For What Things So Ever Father Doeth, Really.

The Father Still Does Love To Do The Body Good.

Adopted son,