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Good Morning fellow Bible Board folks....This morning in my Bible stuff I got really hung up on the word "fear"---Now I have been here many times before, but this morning for whatever reason I really got hung up on the word "fear".....I checked a Bible dictionary, then went to "The Interpreter's Dictionary Of The Bible", oh me, on the subject of fear it is like 3&1/2 to 4 pages, as I was reading I found many places where I had previously hi-lited or underlined, so meaning that this was not the 1st time for me to look into this subject of fear. We have fear in the positive note, then fear in the negative note, I'll not into this now. But at the very end of this reading of the O.T. meaning and the N.T. meaning I found this which I had previously underlined and it really rang a bell, and reminded me of just a few days ago either here on the Bible Board or somewhere in my travels this thought came up and I just felt led to share it here with you good folks.....something for you folks to chew on:
"It is with grave error to maintain, with many moderns, that Christianity , as opposed to Hebraism, has replace the fear of God by the love of God."
I do not remember where the other day this subject came up, but many in today's Christianity are hooked up on the Love of God and over look the fear of God. No matter if we understand fear as "awe of God" or "fear & trembling of God"-----I wonder if some have thought of Love of God as the love of our fellow man, where we have just become buddies with God and have lost the "awe of God" and the "fear of God".
I have often said that I am not the best communicator, but even if you disagree with the above, before passing judgment, speak with God, the Holy Spirit teaches us all things and that as Christians is what we go by.---
God Bless and liberty has been sounded so enjoy your weekend
What would have happened if all of Israel believed? 7years of tribulation , then the Kingdom on Earth 1000 years , new earth and new heaven,
All this has push back 38 AD to 2024 the body of Christ
So this morning...let me ask you a question. Do you have peace, joy and contentment in your life? Im talking about deep down in your heart and soul...do you truly have those things? Im going to climb out on a limb here and tell y'all something. If you are living life without Jesus...if you have not surrendered and made Jesus your Lord and Savior...you might think you have these things but what you have is a band aid furnished by the world. i can tell you without a shadow of any doubt that these things come only from a personal relationship with Jesus and if you dont have that this morning i want to give you a chance to do so right here right now. If you will repeat this little prayer of repentance and not just say it from your mouth but also and most importantly form your heart. You will be born-again....the Holy Spirit will supernaturally enter your body to live there and you will start a process that will give you true peace, happiness, joy and contentment as you walk toward heaven and for all eternity!....Just repeat these words........
.....Lord Jesus... i know i am a sinner. Right now, i turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and life. i believe You died for my sins and rose from the grave. i surrender to You as my personal Lord and Savior and repent of my sin and ask You to forgive me. Thank You for saving me Lord Jesus and help me to live my life for you from this day forward...Amen....
.....If you just prayed this prayer and meant it like nothing you ever said before...please send me a private message because id like to give you a phone call and talk to you about the most important decision you have ever made. You have been "born-again" and have a home in heaven!
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane
Do we think its time to get serious about our relationship with Jesus as followers and disciples? That is what we are...right? Do we know that the lost...the unsaved...are most likely not going to step foot in our church so is it time we get out in the streets...everywhere that opportunity knocks... and start sharing Jesus that souls might be saved from hell? Is it time to look people in the eye and say...can i pray with you right here right now? Is it time to do whatever we can to help feed the hungry and find ways to provide for the sick and helpless and by that they see the love of Jesus and surrender their life to Him? Is it time to leave the comfort of our homes and do what we can to help a sick, evil and hurting world and help lead them to Christ no matter their so called earthly social status? Is it time for us to take serious the command that Jesus Himself gave us to go unto the world and preach the Gospel? Do we really love others as we love ourselves? Listen to me friends...the world starts in our very own community...our hometown. Look around...in what direction is Jesus pointing for each of us to be an extension of His hand and love? Are we just talking the talk or are we actually walking the walk? To what degree will we hear..."Well done my good and faithful servant". We know the reality of hell...we know how horrific its going to be and that its going to last for forever for those that dont know Jesus. Does it bother us that someone dies and we know they have gone to hell and we never offered to tell them of the saving grace of Jesus Christ? i can save no one and you can save no one...only Jesus can do that...but guess what...we can help point them in the direction of Jesus that they be saved! Think about it!
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20
And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
John 17:3
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
Galatians 6:7-8
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31-32
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
Name ; The Lord Jesus is here, the 12 have a job to do , Who do people say who I am ?
Some say John the Baptist,some say Elijah, how did they do ? 10 million Israelites, Peter You are The Son of The Living God, Name was all before The Cross,
Jesus Christ - the Only Way to God the Father
“For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world that He might condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. Anyone who believes in Him is not condemned, but anyone who does not believe is already condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the One and Only Son of God."
“This, then, is the judgment: The light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil. For everyone who practices wicked things hates the light and avoids it, so that their deeds may not be exposed. But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that their works may be shown to be accomplished by God.”
~ John 3:16-21
Summary:
"The ones who believe in the Son have eternal life, but the ones who refuse to believe in the Son will not see life; instead, the wrath of God remains on them."
~ John 3:36
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How to Listen to God
~ Spend time regularly in God's Word, and you'll learn to hear His voice.
Scripture Reading:
"The Sovereign Lord has given me His words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort the weary. Morning by morning He wakens me and opens my understanding to His will. The Sovereign Lord has spoken to me, and I have listened. I have not rebelled or turned away.” ~ Isaiah 50:4-5
Most of us are better at talking than listening, but communicating with God involves both. The Lord intends for His children to hear His voice.
Scripture is one of the main instruments our Father uses to speak to us. For this reason, studying the Bible is incredibly important. When we regularly spend time in God’s Word, we’ll develop a discerning spirit.
Regardless of how loudly God speaks, we won’t hear unless listening is a priority. We must ask the Lord to teach us to hear and then practice having a quiet attitude. An internal “receiver” tuned to the Father develops only through committed prayer, meditation, and practice at listening. In addition, we need a spirit of submission to obey His commands.
God’s goal for us is a lifestyle of sensitivity so we can hear Him in both noisy and calm situations. Listening is a critical skill for ensuring that our hearts are open to divine guidance in every circumstance. Regularly spending time reading and meditating on Scripture has many blessings, including that we more readily recognize our Father’s voice (John 10:27).
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The Lord is Good!!! We are children of the Day,
Good morning!!!
Gen. 12 ch v.s 3 and I will bless them that bless thee, curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Choose Your God
"But if it doesn’t please you to worship Yahweh, choose for yourselves today the one you will worship: the gods your fathers worshiped beyond the Euphrates River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my family, we will worship Yahweh.” ~ Joshua 24:15
I recently saw a commercial for an online game based on Greek mythology. It spoke about armies, mythological gods, heroes, and quests. What got my attention was the description of how to get the game started. You go online to register, "choose your god", then build your empire.
Wow! "Choose your god." Those words, though presented casually in the ad, struck me as being characteristic of one of the most dangerous things about our world today. In a game, it may be insignificant what "god" you choose; but in the real world, that choice has eternal consequences.
To a generation of Israelites surrounded by the gods of their day, Joshua declared that they must choose their god - but it must not be done in a cavalier way. He set the example as he said, "Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord".
Today, as in the days of Joshua, there are many options. But there is only one wise choice - the one true God. Joshua made the right choice. "We will serve the Lord."
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~ by Bill Crowder, Our Daily Bread (https://www.ourdailybread.org)
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Reading these post about the Millennial Kingdom....i recently listened to a message by John MacArthur about that so thought id share for anyone that might want to listen.....
The Coming Earthly Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ
https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/66-69/the-coming-earthly-kingdom-of-the-lord-jesus-christ
Not saying that this is what you had in mind but this came to my mind so i thought id throw it out there?
The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge. Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” The Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon! Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, ‘If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death.’ Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? And the prophets died! Who do you make yourself out to be?” Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ But you have not known him. I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word. Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.” So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple.
John 8:48-59
In verse 56.....Jesus said....Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad.”...or....Your father Abraham was really happy to see me’... God promised Abraham that He....God...would bless all the people on the earth by means of Abraham’s family ....Genesis 22:15-18....Jesus was Abraham’s descendant. And Jesus blessed all people because he offered salvation to everybody. Abraham knew that God’s promise would happen in the future....And Abraham lived like 2000 years before Jesus....Ive heard it said that Jewish teachers believed that God had shown to Abraham the future and the Messiah in a vision and this vision made Abraham very happy.
The angel of the Lord called to Abraham from heaven a second time and said, “I swear by myself, declares the Lord, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”
Genesis 22:15-18
Peaks and valleys, life ; deep in the valley we look for the Lord , when we area high on the peaks we forget The Lord the most,key is keep Him 1st !!!!!!!
But at the end of that 1000 year Kingdom ; the people will be having kids , and their will be people who didn’t make a choice to believe in the Lord Jesus, Satan will be loose for the last time to deceive the people, before he’s put in the lake of fire.
Courage In Disappointment
“The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are bold as a lion.” ~ Proverbs 28:1
Throughout life, we will face seasons of disappointment. Times when things do not go according to our plans. When events just don’t make sense. When we are hurt, confused, or angry.
Courage is perseverance in the face of disappointment. It is continuing in the face of loss. Courage is rooted in faith - faith that pursuing the path Jesus lays out for us has rewards that go beyond mere circumstance. The boldness commanded in Scripture is an edict to continue sailing to the true north when it isn’t easy - in the face of obstacles.
Courage is not the absence of pain. We can spend a good chunk of our time trying to avoid danger, confusion, or mystery. But pain will come.
Boldness does not eliminate our fears; it overcomes them. We can't show courage if all is going as we hope and expect. It is only during disappointment or danger of loss where we have opportunity to be courageous.
There is no reason to feel ashamed for being afraid. Courage is naturally accompanied by fear. And being disappointed does not mean we failed. In fact, we succeed when we face down disappointment and continue striving.
Seasons are a reality of life. There are seasons where hope is fulfilled and seasons where hope is wanting. A true test of faith is how we respond in the midst of these realities. Courage is faith in action. Our response to disappointment is a measure of our courage.
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https://yellowballoons.net
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There will be no unbelievers in heaven or the kingdom on earth, what is it that we must believe to go to heaven ; or how do we go to heaven? Old Testament hasn’t changed to Matt , Mark , Luke, John , James ,Jude all under the Law ,Kingdom Gospel. Paul was given the Grace Gospel
In Arabia three years one on one with the Lord. Peter said you killed him I go a fishing, Paul said He Died for you. You must be in the body of Christ, to go to heaven. Grace Gospel!!!!!
The Kingdom is on Earth,? 1000 years; it will be heaven on Earth,has that happened yet? The Lord had to be first to die buried three days Rose again. Third day. Old Testament no where did they die and go to heaven, they went to Abraham bosom ; center of the earth.
Weary
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” ~ Galatians 6:9
This verse is at the same time depressing and encouraging. It’s a downer because it seems clear that if we do good, the expected short term rewards will lead to weariness. Great work means more work assignments. Meeting high expectations means even higher expectations. Being generous leads to more requests for help. It can get really weary, doing good. The temptation is to conclude: “This isn’t worth it.”
Without the eyes of faith, this is a reasonable conclusion. But with a perspective shaped by God’s promises, doing good becomes seeds sown that will yield a certain and bountiful harvest. The harvest will be much greater than we can even imagine. We are told “Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has entered into the heart of man the things God has prepared for those who love Him” (1 Corinthians 2:9).
A perspective of faith requires us to believe something else that can be even harder - that God’s timing is better than ours. We tend to want to be the ones that decide the “proper time.” But God decides that.
It is a temptation to grow weary doing good. A perspective shaped only by experience might lead to despair. But God is on his throne. All things will be brought to light. All that is wrong will be righted. And all our doing good will be rewarded. The good we did by faith, while weariness knocked at the door, will receive a special blessing.
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~ published by: Yellow Balloons
https://yellowballoons.net
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Indeed, Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords!
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” ~ Philippians 2:10-11
Have a blessed day my friend.
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All nations and people are blessed or cursed, how you treat the nation and people of Israel.
Abram : land
: nation
: And The Lord would be King
Get the out from your Fathers house
And I’ll make you a nation of people from the Son of Promise Isaak
And I’ll be king which means the government.
Thanks for stopping by CarlCarlMcB! I would love to hear some more about your statement…
Amen!!! We are not sinners because we sin, we are sinners because we are born sinners. For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God .
somewhere this morning I was reading about this very Scripture passage and the author was to express it sort of like this---"take your problems, everything weighting you down and just toss them on Jesus". leave them there and get on with your life.....
The Lord Jesus came to fulfill the covenant made with Abraham,
If you have came across this board this morning and you are reading a few post out of curiosity because you are searching for something ...maybe you have no ideal what you are looking for...Maybe you have lost all hope....Are you strung out on booze or drugs...Is someone in your life mistreating you...Maybe you have no friends or family...Have you thought about ending your life?
Or...maybe you have everything in this life that a person could want or need when it comes to money and stuff or maybe all that money and stuff just dont seem to tickle that itch like you once thought it did. Maybe you dont have a clue why your are sitting here reading this stuff yet here you are. Whatever the case... as bad off or as well off as you might be as far as earthly things and your life goes...You know there is something missing...you are searching for something...Well let me say to you...you have come to the right place...you are not here by mistake...it is all part of Gods plan for you to find the Joy...Hope...Peace and Contentment that is lacking in your life. If you could only know the earthly hell that i was living just 28 years ago with 25 years of self inflected hell from booze and drugs under my belt until age 40 and all the difference that has been made in my life since i saw the error of my ways and responded to a light that shined on my path. Nothing that i have done myself....I owe everything...including my very life....to the same person that could and can very well change and save you. That person is JESUS.
However i dont want you to just sit there and say a few words or pray a short prayer just for the sake of trying to grasp ahold of something....Yes...salvation is free and JESUS is more than willing to give it to you right now...Yes...right this very minute. But you cant just pray a prayer from your mouth and hope for the best. You have to prayer a prayer from your heart...and mean it like nothing you have ever said to anyone before. JESUS is always there...just waiting for you to ask for forgiveness of your sins and wicked lifestyle....But to receive salvation full and free...you must ask from the bottom of your heart with true repentance....then JESUS will come into your life and heart and soul and make changes in you that you also will not be able to believe....im not saying that all these things will happen all at once...it will take time...and im not saying that all your problems will disappear like right now....But the Peace and Joy and Contentment and Love that will come into your life...you will know it...and as time passes...you will know it more and more....JESUS is Love and He is everything you need to help you find all the things that are lacking in your life at this very moment!
In John 14:6, JESUS said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Me.”
To reach God and live in heaven after you die, you must accept JESUS as your personal Savior and Lord.
If you feel like you are ready to accept JESUS into your life right now...just pray this simple little prayer from your heart...and he will start you on that narrow road that leads to your heavenly home some day!
Dear God, I know that I’m a sinner and that my sin separates me from You. I realize that I can’t do anything to earn my way into heaven. I believe that JESUS took the punishment for my sins by dying on the cross and coming back to life. I accept You JESUS as my Savior and Lord. And I will try my best to please You all the days of my life. Forgive me of my sins and fill me Holy Spirit to help me and guide me thru the rest of my life here on earth. Thank You for forgiving me and saving me now. In JESUS name i praise You.... Amen.
If you accepted JESUS CHRIST as your Savior, then you can be sure He heard you. The Bible says,
“Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13).
You have just begun a relationship with God and you will definitely spend eternity in heaven with Him!
If you dont have a church...find a good Bible preaching and teaching church and go.....Talk to the preacher and tell him what you have done....that you are a new born-again believer. As a matter of fact....go and tell everyone!
Send me a PM here at I-hub
If you like ill be more than happy to call you by phone and we can talk about your NEW life in Christ!
JESUS Saves!
"What A Day That Will Be"..by Southern Raised
So...who is this Jesus and what does He mean to me? Jesus is the Son of God...and...He is also God! Jesus is the one that came to this earth as a man and died a horrific death by being beat to within an inch of his life and then nailed to a cross where He died in unbelievable agony! Jesus did that because He knew that some two thousand years later that ole Rick Sane was going to be born and he was going to proceed to do his very best to destroy himself living for satan...the world...and himself. When Jesus hang nailed to that cross...He was thinking of me..a sinner headed to hell...a person that was full of the wickedness of the world and didnt give two hoots about much of nothing...but...Jesus died for me all the same so at the age of 40...wallering in a vipers pit of sin that i had dug for myself with my then good friend satan. He died for me so that some 2000 years later...i could be saved from it all! How awesome is that! And then this Jesus rose from that grave and ascended to heaven where He went to prepare a place for me in total paradise for when i die!....And.... thats just the start of it all. Jesus walks with me everyday. He provides for me...He comforts me...He gives me love...peace...joy...contentment and happiness. Hes always there for me when i need to talk...Hes there for me when i need a answer...he gives me those little rushes through my body when i feel His presence in my daily life. In fact Jesus gives me and sustains my very life every breath of every day! i guess what im saying...Jesus Christ is my everything and im nothing without Him! So for me....thats my short list of who Jesus is to me. Now think about this...He died for you as well...so...who is Jesus to you?
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:29
In my morning Bible stuff this a.m. I ran across this:
"I willingly release my way this day. Lord, show me how You would respond to others, then make it happen to me."
Satan's Weapon of Choice
"Be careful! Be alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. Resist him and be firm in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.” ~ 1 Peter 5:8-9
In a National Geographic article about the Portia spider, author Robert Jackson detailed the various ways it deceives its prey. Sitting still, the spider looks like a piece of dried leaf or foliage until a meal walks by. It also will crawl onto another spider's web and tap the threads, mimicking the actions of a trapped insect. When the host spider appears, the Portia devours it. Deception is the Portia's primary tool.
Satan is like the Portia spider in that deception is his weapon of choice. He does whatever he can to counterfeit the words of God - to make the unwary and naïve think that God is present and speaking when in fact He is not. The apostle Paul wrote about Satan masquerading as an 'angel of light' and about his agents acting like 'servants of righteousness.'
The book of Revelation says a day is coming when the satanic Antichrist and False Prophet will deceive most of the world. Only those who know the Word of God will be prepared and protected. Know the truth - don't be deceived by a counterfeiter like Satan. The more you get to know the Truth - and the One who is Truth - the easier it will be to spot deception when it appears.
Suggested Prayer: "Dear God, please give me a love for Your Word and a desire to know and understand your truth so I will never be led astray by the evil one or deceived by his devices. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
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A Call to Repentance
”...the Lord says, “Turn to Me now, while there is time. Give Me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.” Return to the Lord your God, for He is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish.” ~ Joel 2:12-13
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For reasons better left of another day, I'll just call that my private moments with God.......I went back to Psalm 91 and in there we read "For He will give His angels charge over you, to keep you in your ways. In their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone." I suppose this may be a moment of my confession, call it as you like....I am a Christian, I believe in God, His Son, & the Holy Spirit, I read my Bible every morning, I talk with God every morning, I often fail but I try hard to do right...I said that I was a Christian and what I believed, the thing I left out was my belief in angels or maybe better said what I did not think of but very little. I do not worship angels but I do worship their creator---"God", we have to be very careful here that we don't fall for satan's tricks. I had lost the belief of the angels God has assigned to help me every day of my life, when I say I lost belief, I don't mean that I didn't believe in angels, I had just put them on the back burner and concentrated only on God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit----thinking that I was home safe. Through my experience my eyes have been opened to what I knew but ignored, more this morning than ever before I am aware of God's agents in my life to watch over me. We all have heard & used the term "Guardian Angels", What I have learned and firmly believe and supported by the Bible that these secret agents of God are right here to watch over me---may I add in here over you also....Maybe I am all wet, I don't know, but today I am so very much aware of angels in my life........Now you may be way ahead of me in your Spiritual walk or maybe not as far in that walk as I, but seriously think of God's angels watching over you day and night-----Here on the Bible Board I and others constantly make God--Jesus--The Holy Spirit the center of our post, and rightfully so---yet---we need to add to our daily thinking the angels God has sent to watch over us. It might take some thinking. but Angels are as real as God Himself-----In my daily walk I want to be aware of my angles watching over me and according to Scripture they are keeping score (track) of my good & bad things I do. I know that God has sent His Holy Spirit to dwell in me---I just lost track of the angels God has sent to watch over me------I need to remember that at my final earthly breath it will be the angels who carry me to my eternal home....Think on all this about angels and then thank God for their presence in your life and ask God to keep you ever mindful of their presence
God Bless and pray that you have a great week
Responding to Hardship
~ Trials are an opportunity to see God work on our behalf in ways we can’t imagine.
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-19
When you are going through a trial, what’s your first response? Do you want to run away as quickly as possible to escape it? Though that’s a normal feeling, God has a different way. It is not the trials in our life that develop or destroy us, but rather our response to those hardships. How, then, should we react when difficulties feel overwhelming?
• First, trust God:
God wants His children to believe His Word and reflect on ways He’s been faithful in the past. He assures us that He limits our trials [or temptations] and enables us to endure.
"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape so that you are able to bear it." ~ 1 Corinthians 10:13
• Second, persevere:
Even when we don’t understand and the pain seems too much to bear, we shouldn’t quit. We’re to continue seeking the Lord through His Word and prayer. So, let’s cling to hope in Christ and praise Him in the midst of the pain.
• Third, remember the Lord is in control:
He allows adversity for a reason and demonstrates His sustaining power through it. Even though the pain might feel intolerable, God will never leave our side. Scripture compares our growth to gold, which is refined through fire.
"These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold — though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world." ~ 1 Peter 1:7
We will encounter difficulties — sometimes intense and painful trials that seem too much for us. Yet we can rely on our heavenly Father to deliver and guide us in ways we could never imagine. He doesn’t expect that we endure on our own, but He does want us to respond with faith.
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Ending Well
~ Life is a gift - ask God to help you spend your time on what matters.
Scripture Reading: Luke 12:15-21
Today’s passage is about a rich man who made poor use of his days. Assuming a lot of time remained, he left the Lord out of his plans and let materialism guide him.
Paul, on the other hand, knew life was short and made the most of it. He gave to others until his final days. His letters from prison illustrate this — despite knowing he would soon face death; Paul devoted his time and energy to instructing fellow believers and praying for them. He recognized the value of time spent encouraging Christians to do everything as if for the Lord (Colossians 3:23-24). This is important even when our task seems unrelated to the church. Kingdom work isn’t just for missionaries and pastors; God calls us all to different fields and assignments.
The apostle also knew that the Christian life encompasses struggles. And he was realistic about his own imperfections (Romans 7:5-25). This meant that to make the best use of his time, he needed to persevere, keep faith in God’s promises, and rely on divine power for victory. And indeed, at the end of his life, Paul was able to say, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7).
Life is a gift. Every one of us has a limited number of days on this earth. How will you utilize your time so you can look back and, with Paul, confidently say that you ended well?
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A whole lotta’ truth in your post brother.
I also believe that “Christians” will experience some of the tribulation.
There are many self-proclaimed “Christians” in the world that honestly believe - either by deception or ignorance - that they are saved. Scripture that you have recently quoted (Matthew 7:21-23) confirms this. Given this truth, I believe that the Lord will use tribulation, and “the mark" to allow all self-proclaimed “Christians” the opportunity to positively know whether they are saved or not.
And speaking of “the mark” - I don’t believe that we are too far away from it. The only thing standing it the way is cash.
Have a blessed Sunday brother tenac!
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