Many months ago.

Many months ago I taught a Sunday School lesson on the subject concerning  a Roman centurion that had a sick servant. This guy understood authority and the chain of command. His servant suffered from a paralysis that was very painful and described as violent. ( I would like to inject right here, that I to suffer from pain so sharp that it paralyzes my entire body. Also takes my breath). Anyway this centurion talking to Jesus responded to Him about a visit to the centurions house.
You can heal my servant by merely speaking the word right here, without a visit. The centurion explained to Jesus how he understood authority. This Roman was correct.  Jesus marved at the faith of this soldier.Christ then explained how the sons of the kingdom ( jews) who
were never truly converted while while some of the world's most vile savages (gentiles)
would believe the gospel. The unconverted Jews to go to hell, while the believing savages to go to heaven.
What's my point. The point is, all people acting religious are not saved. And sometimes God saves the least of us.
My prayer: righteous prayer moves mans. Father, in the name of Christ, I ask u remove all mtns from my life. Heal me and guide my steps down your paths. And heal those that are my friends from their diseases, for your glory and honor. Amen.

homo homini lupus - man is a wolf to man.

What he hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the house tops. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in the light.This was the Lord Jesus himself speaking.Now for those who think getting saved will be your  Recipe  for happiness,  think again. Sometimes I get the feeling  that we preach a soft gospel.Jesus here was warning the disciples about what was about to happen. The great Matthew Henry said....look for the sword, not peace.
Every thing can and will happen. If you stand your ground for Christ, friends family, spouses etc. Will come against you. Now...the lord was speaking to the disciples here, but could this happen in America?
Surprise, it happens in many other countries now. It happens in the middle east as I write this. Islam is at war with anyone that declares CHRIST the only begotten Son of God. Yep...that's correct. Today millions of Bible thumpers have weapons to protect themselves. Our leaders read our constitution and want it done away with because it gives all Americans the basic right to defend themselves. Back to the message. The message is becoming a Christian does not guarantee peace. So look not for peace, but a sword. We are not the judges of sin....the Word of God is. Stand on the Word. Christ also said to
Look not for peace but division. Jesus said I am come to set men at variance. This I believe, is a big reason for the failure to fill our pews in our churches. Peoples hate and disdain for the truth of Gods word.
Besides just simply enjoying their sin.
Say anything about it.....expect a huge push back. This also is one reason all this fun and silliness our youth are engaged in at their over sized churches, sickens me at times, but most all the time it concerns me so much. We must teach our youth, it's okay to have clean fun, but.....being a follower of Christ does cost
Some scripture to back this up, is Rev 6:4  Rev 19:21.
Acts 7: 54  Rev 11:10.
The variance Jesus mentioned is in vs. 35.
And finally my friends, in vs 36 of Matthew 10.....Christ makes it clear that a mans foes will be those of his own household. Just imagine that.
I know that feeling. Yet...I love them anyway. I love them deeply forever.
But I love Christ more. What will you do, when a dear love one forces you to make a choice between Jesus or them? What if your persecuted for your stand in Christ by a love one leaving you? It happens. Ive seen it happen.  Don't lose hope. Whatever comes your way, Jesus has a glorious
Heaven prepared for us. Jesus said beware of men. You stand your guard.
 The words homo homini lupus.
Meaning man is a wolf to man.
Matthew Henry said it this way.
The nature of man,if it be not sanctified, is the worst  nature in the world next to that of devils. They are men and therefore subordinate, dependent, dying creatures. Psalm 9:20...and who art thou,that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die?
So once again watch what you expect.
The truth of the scripture does not line up with many preachers today.
But preach the truth of the gospel from the rooftops. Goodnight, its bed time. Pray for me, and my pain.
It seems to be never ending. God bless you,  and til we meet again
 Me and the Lord love ya.

IF YOU ARE....OR NOT.

Hello my friends, tonight I must say
Maybe America is going the way of Israel in the book of Hosea. Israel was involved in much idolatry,  much harlotries, and God will strip her naked, and bring drought upon her, so says the book of Hosea chapter 2: vss 2 and 3.  God will put all kinds of road blocks and obstructions in her way till she decides to return to Him....her husband.  Ya know, God can do this to America as well. Especially a nation who once boasted
Of it's love and trust in The one and
Only true God of the Holy Bible.
From my studies of our Heavenly
Father...I see that faithfulness and loyalty are very important to Him. As a nation. Or a person.In Hoseas day, even the preist were guilty of idolatry. Here is a list of their sins.
Unfaithfulness, unkindness, swearing ..lying, killing, stealing, adultery, and murder. Oh my....we simply must not engage in these sorts of things. God will contend with people or nations
that do these things. If your a shepherd of people, abstain from these things. When in the pulpit, preach as if you were preaching to yourself first. Pray for our nation of America. Pray for our President.  If you are backsliden ,come home to Jesus. If your not sure if your saved, Ask God to show you if you are or not. Amen!

BITE YOUR TONGUE.

On a personal note....when we read the book of Hosea, we think of our own marital issues in life. Yet something sticks out, maybe a couple things. First, FORGIVENESS, second MERCY. In the events of the book of Hosea, we know that the Lords object and real subject is Israel and His love for her as a people.  One writer has said that Gods mercy cannot be worn out , or exhausted. Oh how glorious that is to know. How hard can it be to have a wife or husband that was seriously over active sexually before you married them? It can be almost impossible to trust them or forgive them. Yet we must forgive and show mercy on them. Don't hate them. Try hard to bite your tongue. God loves Israel and all the world so much he tolerates our running to and fro, being the harlot and even then He waits patiently for us to say we are sorry, so He can bestow on us a mercy  that never gets exhausted. If we want salvation in our marriages,  or in our souls, it will take repentance along with much forgiveness in order to attain it. Hosea represents an exhaust less mercy of God which no man can wear out.  Wow, this would be quite a feat for a man or women to accomplish on their own. But when both parties want each other, it can be done. Godly mercy, and Godly forgiveness. My prayer: Dear Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus,
I pray for my marriage and for the needs of my spouse. And I pray for me to be able to forgive. Regardless of the outcome, I see Heaven just around the corner, and I want a clean pure honest heart on arrival there. Amen. So be it.

A fine line.

The study of a man, or could be a Godly women. Someone that refuses to disobey God. The book of Daniel
Chapter 1. What my friends are we gonna do if Christian's are ever singled out to disobey God? Our freedoms are being eradicated slowly
In the name civil obedience. It's a fine line. Keep your eyes open. Decrees are not new in the world. Many decrees are being declared in America concerning a deadly virus. Yet more have died from other things, and there has never been this type of panic and government decrees. I pray this is not a trial run, just to see how easy it is to control. Take this time to repent of sin, start giving God attention. He is a great God and He answers prayers. I know. He has for me more than 6 decades. The man ABEDNEGO Faced the king and refused to bow to the Kong. Abednego told the king....nebuchadnezzar....that the same God that delivered from the fire, will deliver from him. I say...the same God that has delivered me in the past,shall deliver me now. Amen...so be it.

Another chance.

For the natural man receiveth not
the things of the Spirit of God,for they are foolishness to him. Neither can he know them because they are spiritually discerned.  1st Corinthians chapter 2: verse 14.
I must say this, mankind needs to desire to know and understand God and his word.(The Bible) People...mere knowledge is not enough. U must be born from above.
YOU MUST! The Holy Spirit must draw you to The Father. Pray that He will. Then repent of your sins. You must. And you must do it thru Jesus.
There is no other way to the Father,
Only thru Jesus. Seek Him, and you will find Him waiting for you. He will give you peace that surpasses all understanding. God bless.

Bad choices. Neither was Moses and Aaron.

Good late evening. Sometimes even those close to the Lord, make bad decisions.  Yes many do. One I have in mind is from the Past. The brother of Moses. Aaron was his name. As we all should know, Moses told the Lord that he could not speak for him to Pharaoh because he was not eloquent enough. So Moses picked Aaron to speak for him. But it didn't happen because when Moses left Aaron his brother, was charge while he went up on the mtn to speak with God. The people felt like Moses took to much time so they ask Aaron to build them a graven image to worship. Wow!
Seems the second man in charge messed up. At a time when His made His choice...He took matters in His own hands. This looks to me to be the same issue men and women did way back then, and all thru time. What in the world possessed Aaron to do such a thing? We know things eventually
Turned out okay with Aaron, as it did
with so many biblical characters.
But....don't relax just yet. When Moses came down from the mountain and saw what was going on, thousands of people ended up being punished by executions.  My goodness...seems we get ourselves in all kind of large and small trouble when we do not obey Gods directives. When we don't trust Him enough to handle whatever He leads us to do. That can include us asking Him...in Jesus name for help.
You and I are not the first to do this. And neither was Moses and Aaron.These were righteous men. Godly men. Yet they made it through to heaven...I'm sure. Once again...remember the NT scripture...if the righteous scarcely be saved....where does the ungodly man appear? So quickly..while theres time, repent, give your life to Jesus. I mean
Yourself, your kids, grandbabies, your jobs, your spouses and or mates to Christ. In the will of God I mean. No unnatural stuff, living together stuff, etc....that's part of repentance.
This is a matter of urgency.  Time runs out on most people. Eternity weighs in the balance. God be with you all is my desire. I pray for your issues in life. It breaks my heart to see people hurting each other. Especially when there should be love.
Yes this means me as well. I cannot imagine a life without Christ. Without the Heavenly Father, without the Holy Ghost. Give Jesus a chance, He loves you so much, He gave His life for you. Amen! So be

Regard God, during good times and bad.

Ye shall make no idols nor graven images, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the Lord your God. Leviticus 26:30.
This is the Lord speaking to Israel.
This is to show us how God takes the lack of obedience. This is a warning to an entire nation. In the chapter we have both the blessings as well as the chastisement. Victory over enemies,fertile rain,peace, and the presence of the Lord
The curses include disease, lack of food, famine conditions.
What's my point? There is no doubt that The good ole USA has followed after MANY IDOLS. Also many sexual perverted ideas and beliefs. We simply cannot continue on this path...that many consider okay. And they dare us to speak against it.Wow.
I am not promoting fear. But I'm promoting faith in God. We have many blessings in our country, and they are God given. For this I give God the glory.  Drop your love of temporary things. Regard God in all you do. If you insist on denying Him, and worshipping idols...cars money houses careers etc. Sex....etc...read the rest of Leviticus chapter 26...and listen to God. Love...in Christ....SIGNED Eddiewaynesworld.blogspot.com.

Look up...look up...look up.

Faith my friends. Faith fights depression.  You know this is how
Depression hits us all. We through our own minds firmly believe we can
Battle with depression and by goodness we will overcome. Yep...but hold on tough guys and girls. Just when we think we have overcome, there it Is again. David cries out in the 42nd chapter of Psalm. His enemies and all there ruthless attempts to destroy him, never give up. Is it not the same with us? In the psalm 42:7 We see a horrible experience with your sin. Christ actually takes our sins upon him and His body. Oh the anguish, Christ languishes on the cross for me. Listen up...people....this was a real event that only Christ could handle. Only His blood can cleanse me of my filth.
No one is worthy....only He alone.And guess what? The fact that I put my FAITH , every ounce of it...in Jesus. Despite it all, the Bible teaches that the faith I have makes me righteous. Regardless of the attacks, how many, how strong, Faith wins. We must challenge depression by looking upward to Christ, we must never accept defeat.  Let me warn u. W e can never win, on our own power. Christ sent us a comforter. The Holy Ghost. Psalm 42:11  do not be cast down, don't be unsettled,  Hope in God. As I anguish over a wife that I love, FAITH is the one that has me in in hand, forces me to look up, and place my Hope in the eternal God. Whatever ur worry, whatever your battle, look up, look up, Look up I say.
You will be delivered from your enemies and your depression as well. Christ has your back.He will deliver you. Many at the time I'm writing this have worry and anxiety and I am praying for your faith. Never give up.
I love you....and God loves you. Amen.
FAITH ALWays has the last word.

Taking this position.

Oh my goodness. Psalm chapter 38 verse 18.
David confesses his sin.
With refreshing candor, David shows brokenness, does not attempt to gloss over his sin
The exciting part is he says I'm  sorry. Any person that sincerely takes this position before God ,will
Never be denied forgiveness. Reference proverbs 28: verse 13. If this were not so,then all men would be hopelessly doomed. We must all arrive at this place...in order to receive Gods mercy we must repent
 God bless.

I live in the past. Or do I?

Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, oh lord: let thy lovingkindess and thy truth continually preserve me.
For innumerable  evils have compasses me about: mine Iniquities have taken hold upon me ,so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
PSALM CHAPTER 40 VERSES 11 - 12.
Do ya think God will ignore this kind of obvious cry for help. I think. Not.
In the following verses David crys out LET THEM BE ASHAMED AND CONFOUNDED TOGETHER THAT SEEK AFTER MY SOUL TO DESTROY IT; LET THEM BE DRIVEN BACKWARD AND PUT TO SHAME THAT WE ISH ME EVIL
DO UR ENEMIES LAUGH AT YOU?
Read the rest of chapter 40....meet my God. Verse 17...yes I'm poor and needy and Lord please do not tarry delivering me from situations and that command way to much time in my life. You are my help and deliverer. AMEN ! Please do not be confused between what appears to be
Judgement and then the teachings of Christ and his mercy. Listen to this,
How brave is the accused if he enters court leaning on the arm of the noblest in the land.
How futile is it to condemn when the judge of all stands beside to justify???
I may go to court but the judge stands by to justify me. That is Christ Jesus.
Those wise words at the end of this blog, were from the famous F.B. Meyers. God bless and good night.

Message to both the church,and the World.

Message to the world. Psalm 39:13
O spare me ,that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more. This was a psalm of David. If the Lord allows a virus, and there's no Repentance. then more judgement may follow. Could this be a  warning to the real church?  Hmm. America is full of greed and arrogance. You can see how many hoard things. Church?
Judgement must first come to the house of God. The Bible warns the world. If the righteous scarcely be saved...then where does the sinner appear? Later let's look at Psalm 38

I live in the Past.

Good evening, tonight I wish to write about Solomon a king of Israel. An extremely intelligent king, and a wise one. Ecclesiastes chapter 1: verse 15 tells us that Solomon was frustrated  when he discovered that book learning doesn't ....does not , solve all the puzzles of life.

Man can fly to the moon, but the flight of a bee defies all known laws of  aerodynamics.

Diseases like tuberculosis and polio

Have been controlled, but the common cold is still unconquered. 

This king, Solomon...investigated affluence,prestige, Schooling, Sex etc and yet he concluded it was vanity.

Here is an example. But no hope until you inject CHRIST. 

Worldly joy is fleeting,vanity itself.

Vain the dazzling brightness, Vain the stores of wealth .

Vain the pomp and glory,only thou canst give.

Peace and satisfaction  while on earth we live. There is none Lord Jesus,there is none like Thee.

For the soul that thirsteth, there is none like Thee. ( author unknown)

I insist on saying that it is so sad, that generation after generation chases the dream of money, and fame.

Yet when they get it it's not enough....not ever enough. We ruin our lives, our loves , our marriages, everything, chasing stuff. Stop it. We need to and must work, but do not go over board. Do not set your hearts upon riches.   My prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that someone reading this, before they lose what's really important, they reverse course....REPENT , so things in their life will heal, and real joy returns. Amen. I love you. God bless. 

I live in the past?

Good late evening friends.

I wish I didn't feel the need to share some personal feelings in my blog, but I feel I need to. Okay here it is.

I make it clear how I feel about marriage. I know that I live in a Gentile culture. I have had my share of love in my past. I never ever felt passionate about the institution of marriage.  Since the past 5 years of getting much closer to the Lord...studying God's Word, teaching it etc, I also began very quickly to appreciate my wife. I know I have shared this commitment with her several times, and I'm glad I did. 

I also admit that I feel in my heart very close to her. There is an age difference somewhat,but it does not affect my love. I feel it could hinder her commitment.  Thats a shame.

I do not regret marrying her. Dating her was tuff...lol....but I was glad I had her as long as I did. I am afraid now ,it's coming to a close. If I may ask, my Christian friends ...please pray for my marriage, it's what I want. I cannot imagine my life without her in it. This is her choice. I forgive her for everything including this. I pray she will forgive me. I love you girl. Always and forever. We were a family and let's not throw it away. Pray for her,she works hard and she has a good heart. She just doesn't want this old man any longer.

Remember...u can't make someone

Feel what they don't.  My faith in Christ has grown stronger. Remember God created, marriage before the church. I believe in it. Goodnight and God bless.

I wish I had one!

Two important things occur
In the 2nd chapter of Genesis.
1st in chapter 2 verse 7.
And the Lord God formed man
Of the dust of the ground.and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life. And man became a living soul.
Then in chapter 2 beginning in verse 18. And the Lord God  said ,it is not good that man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
Verse 21.  And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam and he slept , and he took one of one of his ribs and closed up the flesh, instead thereof. Then the Lord made women.
This was a great thing. A HELP MEET?? I wish I had one. Wow.

I love my wife. Regardless.

I live in the past....once again.

I am convinced that Satan wishes me
Out of the way. With the events of the last 9 months, and the ones prior to that Satan has stepped up his war against me. As the lord himself said to Peter, I have now seen it for myself. He wishes to sift me like wheat. And he is doing it. Many godly old friends and new ones have come my aid again. You all banded together and prayed for me at one time. I now feel the calmness in my soul. Praise God. Just moments before, I was almost out of control, alone in my home. The evil thoughts in my mind ,and things like waking up in horrible pain a couple nights ago.  Then looking over at my weapon thinking, I could pull this trigger one time, and end it all. Wow....that's just not Wayne.
Standing before my God and Saviour explaining my failure to trust him.Wow. Just moments ago, I literally wanted to do bad things to others and myself. Thoughts in my head saying God ain't there for you.
People wanting to help, why they don't really care? Wanting to lash out and hurt people I know I love regardless of what they do to me. WELL. YOUR PRAYERS reached Heaven. Those demons jumping me, wanting me dead. Yes, I mean dead.
Psalm 112:starting with verse 1.
The Security of the godly.
Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord. that delighteth
greatly in his commandments.
I know I posted this scripture last blog, but Satan wants me out of the way. Psalm 111:1......Praise the Lord, I will praise the Lord with my whole heart,in the assembly of the upright. And in the congregation. Yes a few years back I rededicated my life to Christ. Brought along with me a bit of my past life. God said that's over,that I'm not held responsible anymore.My people....my prayer: Psalm109 :26,27,28,29. Help me,O lord my God.
O save me according to thy mercy:
That what??? That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou Lord hast done it. Let them curse ,but bless
Thou.when they arise,let them be ashamed. But let thy servant rejoice.
Let my adversaries be clothed with shame,and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.
So you all just had our Lord take up my cause. He will fight my battle  and cover me with His divine protection.
Now I have peace ,and I can sleep.Praise God for my Christian brothers and sisters.  Amen.

I live in the past continued.

Well well. It has been said that live in the past. Ya know, in my life I had heartaches and pains. Yet I have also been told that due to living in the past, I am insecure.  Well, the Bible in Psalm 112 says a lot about the Security of the godly. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delights greatly in his commandments. Verses 2 thru 6 has much to say about him. But look at verse 7. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. Verse 8 says His heart is established, he shall not be afraid,until he see his desire upon his enemies. Now I would like to think I had no enemies,  but I'm sure I must, somewhere. One of the hardest things to do, is accept that someone you love could be your enemy.  Ya know, David loved Saul immensely, yet Saul was after David's life. After much prayer,and thought process, I've decided to pray for my enemies if they exist. Even if I have loved them before and they try to do harm to me.
I pray God gets the glory from me forgiving them. And I will forgive as God advances my life forward. Even though some may wish me harm. So this man who lives in the past, ends with Psalm 113: 2
Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore. Amen.

I live in the past.

For a brief moment, think of
Jacob, in the book of Genesis.
He cheated his older brother, he stole Isaac's death bed request. What did this man of the past have in common
With men today? What did God possibly see in him? Oh but we know God used him, and he is in the Holy Bible. Research him. God loves us to read this stuff in HIS WORD!
I have to tell you. People who wish to use my past against me.......after 6 and 1 half decades later, God says keep going I'm with you. Sorry I'm not perfect. This Bible is God. Amen.

The life of peace and tranquility....???

In Matthew chapter 12 many things to learn about people. Jesus among the few that truly loved him.
Judas gets upset because expensive oil was used to annoit the feet of Jesus. Time is running out on Jesus. There are plots against his life, now there is a decree to arrest him and kill him. Wasted opportunity to worship Christ is seen. We even find that there is jealousy of Lazarus whom Jesus raised from the dead, and they are calling for his death. If this happened to the Son of God....then who do u think u are?
Two points....Your end is near, do not waste it on the desires of your flesh.
Also, do not think being a saved believer makes you immune from hatred and jealousy. Plots formed against you. People you think are your trustworthy loyal companions, saying they will never hurt you. Then they do. All because they see something in you they want, but cannot have. Do not think Jesus will always stop the deceit from happening, because He will not. He said himself, that they did it to him, they will do it to you. 2 points.
#1. Time is running out on you
#2. The Christian life requires some sacrifice. If u are never persecuted for Christ, then something's wrong.

Faith first.

Earning our way to heaven. I promised a new twist to the story in John chapter 6. One thing I must confess....regardless of how I try to be sinless, I do anyway. It's very difficult
I actually get disappointed with myself,because I know others are watching. The world likes to accuse christians of judging them. Truth is it's the world watching us and judging our imperfection. So this is where the entire idea of earning our salvation comes from.Lets nip this in the bud right now. Let's recap. Jesus was on the mountain feeding 5,000 people, performing miracles as well. He was being watched. His disciples got in boats and   our hearts.
 So Let's look at John chapter 6 beginning with verse 22. The day following when people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there save the one we're into his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat but that his disciples were gone away alone.  So they ask Jesus calling him rabbi when Camus's thou hither? So Jesus answered by  Telling them why they actually truthfully were questioning him. He said you want to know because you saw the miracles And you ate the food and we're filled.So then Jesus said Labour not for the meat which perishes but for that meat which endures unto everlasting life.Which the Son of man shall give unto you: for Him hath God  the Father sealed. Being sealed in this case means God the Father has endorsed Jesus as One who spoke the truth. God saw thru to mans  hypocrisy.  So they ask him what they must do to do the works of God.
What we see here is mans futile attempts to assist in His own salvation. Man has always and still does do this today. By doing this man can brag about how he helped bring about the salvation of his soul. This will of course never happen.  Back to the point.
 Man is never satisfied with what God does. Man wants even more proof, or should I say more signs. Jesus response was and is.... that Christ came as the work of the Father. So that we may believe on the name of whom God sent. That person is Jesus Christ. The order by which God the Father has established is, faith comes first.  You must believe first. The Holy Bible is the word of God to us. Jesus is the Son of God. Religion alone does not save.  And Christ is the only path to the heavenly Father. Now find a Bible believing church and attend it Sunday and as often as you can. Amen.