I am intrigued by the lives of the men and women of the scripture. Their faith there obedience, and their mistakes. Joshua is one such man.God told him "Moses my servant is dead" Then began to remind Joshua of the importance of following the law God had handed down to Moses.Things have changed since those days,but much is to be gleaned from this man and his leadership over Israel.The promises of God to Joshua,and the encouragement given by God.And of course the commission God intended Him to carry out.But read the first 9 verses of the book of Joshua and learn. The writers of the
Scofield Bible point out that the book of Joshua is the Ephesians of the old testament.I agree. I want to end my blog by showing unsaved people as well as reminding believers of the fact that the law that Moses and Joshua represented never did and never will give sinful people victory.Read (Heb chapter 7:19) also Romans 6:14,and Romans 8:verses 2 thru 4. Jesus did not come to destroy the law,but that the law should be fulfilled.) What the law could not do JESUS CHRIST DID). Matthew chapter 5:verses 17 thru 20. God bless you all for following my blogs. Hope to meet you in Heaven .
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
DON'T BE.
That old subject of love. Bored with it? Don't be. 1st john chapter 4:verse 17.
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgement: because as he is, so are we in this world. 1st John chapter 4: verses 19 and 20,We love Him because He first loved us.
If a man say, I love God,and hateth his brother,he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother not his brother whom he hath seen,how can he love God whom he hath not seen. Verse 21...And this commandment have we from him,That he who loveth God love his brother also.
I say that all i speak of in my blogs i say with love for my brothers and sisters.
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgement: because as he is, so are we in this world. 1st John chapter 4: verses 19 and 20,We love Him because He first loved us.
If a man say, I love God,and hateth his brother,he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother not his brother whom he hath seen,how can he love God whom he hath not seen. Verse 21...And this commandment have we from him,That he who loveth God love his brother also.
I say that all i speak of in my blogs i say with love for my brothers and sisters.
DON'T MISS THEM.
It's awesome to read about saints of old,when i am getting old. To see that so many were not burdened down by a lack of Faith, but the ability to Trust,pray and then rest in the arms of Jesus for Life and eternity. One such man was a brother named J Hudson Taylor...
1832-1935. Oh my goodness this brother was trained in medicine but was not a doctor. He did Pastoral work but was not ordained.
Believe it or not in this modern world of America, we seem to have a shortage of Pastors in many churches.Is the bar set so high that only a select few can ever attain the office of an ordained anything in the local church? My personal belief at this time is yes. Will i live to see this changed in my country? This i do not know.....but.... i'd rather stand by or kneel by a man i know is redeemed from His sin of the flesh, than 20 men ordained yet living a hidden life contrary to the will of God for a particular church. Think on this if you have the courage. Many men in Biblical Scripture today's jealous deacons and Pastors would never ordain. I did not write this to speak badly of ordained Ministers,or deacons. I have close family that are pastors and friends that are deacons. Since when do we shun and discourage men from leadership roles in our churches that we know their Spiritual qualifications are very very solid, yet we push to the front men that are unlearned in God's word and some are sexually permissive, but they brag on how they have only been married to one women their entire life?
This is a very strong blog i know, and its been long overdue. By the way every time i speak with pastors, they bring up the subject that there is a tremendous shortage of Pastors and deacons. Something to think about. 0ver 50% of all marriages in America today end in divorce and Lord only knows how many people have married and divorced several times. Educated clergy i think is a very wise thing to have. Many of our Preachers historically dating back hundreds of years had formal educations. But we are building a church world that only Preachers with college degrees are welcome. That is wrong. We need to watch our converts and learn them. Believe me we can see if your qualified by the life you NOW live and how much you may or may not love Jesus.We must get back to qualifying our church leaders in the true fashion of our forefathers .Men like J Hudson Taylor and even Dwight Moody. God calls all sorts of men, from all backgrounds.Don't miss them !!!
1832-1935. Oh my goodness this brother was trained in medicine but was not a doctor. He did Pastoral work but was not ordained.
Believe it or not in this modern world of America, we seem to have a shortage of Pastors in many churches.Is the bar set so high that only a select few can ever attain the office of an ordained anything in the local church? My personal belief at this time is yes. Will i live to see this changed in my country? This i do not know.....but.... i'd rather stand by or kneel by a man i know is redeemed from His sin of the flesh, than 20 men ordained yet living a hidden life contrary to the will of God for a particular church. Think on this if you have the courage. Many men in Biblical Scripture today's jealous deacons and Pastors would never ordain. I did not write this to speak badly of ordained Ministers,or deacons. I have close family that are pastors and friends that are deacons. Since when do we shun and discourage men from leadership roles in our churches that we know their Spiritual qualifications are very very solid, yet we push to the front men that are unlearned in God's word and some are sexually permissive, but they brag on how they have only been married to one women their entire life?
This is a very strong blog i know, and its been long overdue. By the way every time i speak with pastors, they bring up the subject that there is a tremendous shortage of Pastors and deacons. Something to think about. 0ver 50% of all marriages in America today end in divorce and Lord only knows how many people have married and divorced several times. Educated clergy i think is a very wise thing to have. Many of our Preachers historically dating back hundreds of years had formal educations. But we are building a church world that only Preachers with college degrees are welcome. That is wrong. We need to watch our converts and learn them. Believe me we can see if your qualified by the life you NOW live and how much you may or may not love Jesus.We must get back to qualifying our church leaders in the true fashion of our forefathers .Men like J Hudson Taylor and even Dwight Moody. God calls all sorts of men, from all backgrounds.Don't miss them !!!
Saturday, April 28, 2018
UNDER HIS ARMS.
Sometimes when we sit to hear the Word of God preached to us ,it is what is not been said. Over the years things in churches have changed. I truly cannot say it is for the best. I try to be fair as i listen yet somehow i truly cannot say that the full council of God is being brought to us. Some things i noticed.....Matthew chapter 16. Especially verses 24 thru 27. Take up our crosses and follow Jesus. But first think on this,What is a man profited if he should gain the entire world and lose his own soul? Or what shall he give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man ACCORDING to his works.These are just a few of the words i have not heard in the pulpit in a long time. Something like 30 to 40 years.
I did not say truths were not preached. I just said certain ones have been left out. I do not care if we are saved.....all mankind needs to be reminded of the importance of these words ,spoken by Christ himself. If i gain all the riches of this world, but did not have Christ living in my soul, i would be eternally lost and be the poorest soul in existence. If your saved today,do not forget why you have to trust Jesus every day every second. If your lost, read these words,get on your knees and cry out to a merciful God who is waiting to hear from you.Repent and follow Him.That's where the real riches are.
May God bless you and keep you under His powerful Arms. (Amen)
Saturday, March 31, 2018
AN EXPRESS IMAGE.
Hebrews chapter 1:verses 1 thru 3.
The first three verses of this chapter of Hebrews,to me, explains the entire needs the lost world requires.
First this scripture tells us exactly How God the Father spoke to mankind. How did He do it?
KJV uses words like Sundry,and divers. Many times and many ways,God spoke by the Prophets. But now He has a much Better way.God speaks to us all through His Son Jesus,who is greater than the Prophets. God had appointed Jesus His Son heir of all things. According to this account in Hebrews Christ made the worlds.In the 3rd verse Christ purged us of our sins,then sat down on the right hand of Majesty.
Seems simple enough, huh? No...it is not just simple. Listen to what it is saying. I have been saved since 1965 and to this day these words stir up a fire in my heart. Jesus is the express image of God the Father yet in the flesh.He is both God and man in every way possible. And He started revealing Himself to me ,by His Spirit at a very young age. I had no idea how powerful My Lord actually was,at least not in my child like mind. But i knew He was what i wanted in my insecure heart. The heart that would not reveal its weakness at that age. Life was traumatic to me as a child, and has remained so much of my adult life. Along the way Christ has guarded me, as most of the time i did as i thought was correct for my life. I know many men portray themselves as perfect christian individuals, perfectly qualified for what ever they say the Lord has led them to do in this life. Well that must be nice. So much favoritism they heap on each other due to this. I admit i have made odd decisions in my personal life, but yet when left alone with the correct leadership,this occurs.God has opened doors for me despite mans opposition that i never expected. You may say "What are you talking about"? I will not get into all of it,but i will say that most men i know,and go to church with love to brag about the better accomplishments of their lives. Afraid to even hint of the sinful life they were engaged in,that God was to suppose to save them from. In my experiences as a church member i have met pastors and deacons that squeezed onto their church roles while attempting to do inappropriate things. Much of this was involving other church members. Anyone attempting to deal with these issues was considered to be contentious. I declare the contention comes from the refusal to confess and repent. Grab onto the three verses here in Hebrews.Get lost in the message and the messenger. Do not be afraid to use your testimony.
The first three verses of this chapter of Hebrews,to me, explains the entire needs the lost world requires.
First this scripture tells us exactly How God the Father spoke to mankind. How did He do it?
KJV uses words like Sundry,and divers. Many times and many ways,God spoke by the Prophets. But now He has a much Better way.God speaks to us all through His Son Jesus,who is greater than the Prophets. God had appointed Jesus His Son heir of all things. According to this account in Hebrews Christ made the worlds.In the 3rd verse Christ purged us of our sins,then sat down on the right hand of Majesty.
Seems simple enough, huh? No...it is not just simple. Listen to what it is saying. I have been saved since 1965 and to this day these words stir up a fire in my heart. Jesus is the express image of God the Father yet in the flesh.He is both God and man in every way possible. And He started revealing Himself to me ,by His Spirit at a very young age. I had no idea how powerful My Lord actually was,at least not in my child like mind. But i knew He was what i wanted in my insecure heart. The heart that would not reveal its weakness at that age. Life was traumatic to me as a child, and has remained so much of my adult life. Along the way Christ has guarded me, as most of the time i did as i thought was correct for my life. I know many men portray themselves as perfect christian individuals, perfectly qualified for what ever they say the Lord has led them to do in this life. Well that must be nice. So much favoritism they heap on each other due to this. I admit i have made odd decisions in my personal life, but yet when left alone with the correct leadership,this occurs.God has opened doors for me despite mans opposition that i never expected. You may say "What are you talking about"? I will not get into all of it,but i will say that most men i know,and go to church with love to brag about the better accomplishments of their lives. Afraid to even hint of the sinful life they were engaged in,that God was to suppose to save them from. In my experiences as a church member i have met pastors and deacons that squeezed onto their church roles while attempting to do inappropriate things. Much of this was involving other church members. Anyone attempting to deal with these issues was considered to be contentious. I declare the contention comes from the refusal to confess and repent. Grab onto the three verses here in Hebrews.Get lost in the message and the messenger. Do not be afraid to use your testimony.
ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS,MARCHING AS TO WAR.
Today i have been studying about how Demonic influences can be recognized. While i am not yet finished,and i am not a great authority on the subject,i feel since being a Christian i need to think on the subject.Many reading this may already have seen such influences.Our Lord Jesus Christ had an encounter with such a person filled with a demon.Yes in church Jesus immediately was confronted by this Man who ask him his business there.Mark chapter 1:verses 23 and 24 shows us that this that the demon knew who Jesus was,and wished to know if Jesus was there to destroy them. I am not sure if the Demon was referring to the entire congregation,or if he mean't that there were many demons.Probably many demons. The man interrupted the service to shout this at Jesus. Another time Jesus came down from the mount of Transfiguration(MARK 9:17-18,20,22). Christ was confronted by a man who presented Jesus with his son who had a dumb spirit which seizes the son and dashes him down to the ground,and the son foams at the mouth grinds his teeth and becomes rigid. When the unclean spirit sees Jesus it immediately convulsed the boy,and he fell to the ground foaming at the mouth and rolling around on the ground. Points to notice......#1..All these demons know Jesus and have no doubt about who he is. #2.. Demons and those they posse are not afraid to cause disruption in church. #3.. This causes me to reflect on the many demonic attacks,some aggressive, in our lives when we are sincerely serving the Lord. We must pray and ask the Lord to rebuke such attacks on us. But it also makes me realize that we can expect this activity to occur. I also think that if we are already lack luster in our servitude to Jesus, Satan and his army are not concerned with us. Trust Christ, be of great Faith,and put on the whole armour of God and do battle with these evil spirits. In these times today in the entire world,Satan and his army are on the march. We must push them back. With Christ we can do anything. More about this subject later.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Don't be blind.
Before Abraham was," I am" wow. It stirs my very soul to know this man as my Lord and Savior. Jesus said this right after He said "Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it,and was glad".
Makes me wonder what all The Heavenly Father allows our ancestors to see of us. If we are lost then are saved? When we backslide,then return to Christ in a repentant state.Oh well ,we find that as Jesus uttered these words he was very close to being stoned by the Jewish religious crowd. I will not elaborate at this time about the noticeable mention of Christ as "The man". Yet He was both man,and God. In verses 47 thru 50 of the 8th chapter of St. John Jesus will explain who and what He is. Better yet read the entire chapter 8,especially verse 42. After Christ said all these things to the religious crowd,they took up stones to kill Him. He managed to slip right through them and get away. Then in chapter 9...something else happened. Christ passed by,the Bible says,and Jesus saw a blind man from birth. Christ healed the blind man and when the disciples had seen the blind man they assumed he or his parents had sinned or he would not have been blind. Sounds so much like the church crowd of today.Of course Jesus taught us all that sometimes people are disabled for God's ultimate glory. When the blind man was seen healed many that saw were curious as to how he was healed and who did this. The blind man that could now see,responded...."A man that is called Jesus"
I promise you Jesus is The Son Of the only Living God. He made us all......yet all do not honor Him.How can you not trust Him, when nothing else on earth that mankind tries works.Please do not fall into the arms of a living God, without first repenting of sin. Everlasting life depends on this.It depends on our relationship with Jesus." A man who is called Jesus" Who sits at the right hand of the Father as i right these words, Acts 7:55-56; Romans 8:34; Ephesians 1:20; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3.
Makes me wonder what all The Heavenly Father allows our ancestors to see of us. If we are lost then are saved? When we backslide,then return to Christ in a repentant state.Oh well ,we find that as Jesus uttered these words he was very close to being stoned by the Jewish religious crowd. I will not elaborate at this time about the noticeable mention of Christ as "The man". Yet He was both man,and God. In verses 47 thru 50 of the 8th chapter of St. John Jesus will explain who and what He is. Better yet read the entire chapter 8,especially verse 42. After Christ said all these things to the religious crowd,they took up stones to kill Him. He managed to slip right through them and get away. Then in chapter 9...something else happened. Christ passed by,the Bible says,and Jesus saw a blind man from birth. Christ healed the blind man and when the disciples had seen the blind man they assumed he or his parents had sinned or he would not have been blind. Sounds so much like the church crowd of today.Of course Jesus taught us all that sometimes people are disabled for God's ultimate glory. When the blind man was seen healed many that saw were curious as to how he was healed and who did this. The blind man that could now see,responded...."A man that is called Jesus"
I promise you Jesus is The Son Of the only Living God. He made us all......yet all do not honor Him.How can you not trust Him, when nothing else on earth that mankind tries works.Please do not fall into the arms of a living God, without first repenting of sin. Everlasting life depends on this.It depends on our relationship with Jesus." A man who is called Jesus" Who sits at the right hand of the Father as i right these words, Acts 7:55-56; Romans 8:34; Ephesians 1:20; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3.
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