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Just as a shepherd will protect his sheep
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MY SHEEP HEAR MY VOICE, AND I KNOW THEM, AND THEY FOLLOW ME. AND I GIVE THEM ETERNAL LIFE, AND THEY SHALL NEVER PERISH; NEITHER SHALL ANYONE SNATCH THEM OUT OF MY HAND. ( JOHN 10:27-28 *NKJV )
Now just as a shepherd will protect his sheep, Jesus will protect us from Eternal harm. Even though we may suffer here on Earth from the devil’s temptations, satan cannot harm our souls or take away our Eternal Life with God in Heaven.
While there are many reasons to be fearful here on this Earth: BECAUSE YOUR ADVERSARY THE DEVIL WALKS ABOUT LIKE A ROARING LION, SEEKING WHOM HE MAY DEVOUR. ( 1 PETER 5:8 ) It is through Jesus that we are given Eternal safety. For: THIS IS THE TESTIMONY: THAT GOD HAS GIVEN US ETERNAL LIFE, AND THIS LIFE IS IN HIS SON. HE WHO HAS THE SON HAS LIFE; HE WHO DOES NOT HAVE THE SON OF GOD DOES NOT HAVE LIFE. ( 1 JOHN 5:11-12 )
So my friend, always remember: THE LORD ALMIGHTY IS WITH US; THE GOD OF JACOB IS OUR FORTRESS. ( PSALM 46:7 ) Therefore: WHY SHOULD I FEAR WHEN EVIL DAYS COME, WHEN WICKED DECEIVERS SURROUND ME? ( PSALM 49:5 ) For: THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND MY SALVATION–WHOM SHALL I FEAR? THE LORD IS THE STRONGHOLD OF MY LIFE OF WHOM SHALL I BE AFRAID? ( PSALM 27:1 )
Now, may: THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, AND THE LOVE OF GOD, AND THE COMMUNION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BE WITH YOU. AMEN. ( 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 )
Patience is a virtue
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by Silas
in Wisdom & Knowledge
REST IN THE LORD, AND WAIT PATIENTLY FOR HIM. ( PSALM 37:7 *NKJV )
In this World today patience is hard to find. After all, we have become accustomed to instant everything, from TV dinners to instant mail via computer. Thus patience has almost become a lost art today!
It is important to remember that patience is a virtue. So whatever you try to accomplish, do it with hard work and patience. For true accomplishments do not occur easily or instantly! For it is written: DO NOT BECOME SLUGGISH, BUT IMITATE THOSE WHO THROUGH FAITH AND PATIENCE INHERIT THE PROMISES. ( HEBREWS 6:12 )
So, always put your trust in the Lord, work hard, and have patience. For the only place where “success” comes before “work” is in Webster’s Dictionary! Also remember that through the patience of many a great man or woman, truly wonderful things have been developed to improve our lives today!
Therefore, MAY THE GOD OF PATIENCE AND COMFORT GRANT YOU TO BE LIKE MINDED TOWARD ONE ANOTHER, ACCORDING TO CHRIST JESUS, THAT YOU MAY WITH ONE MIND AND ONE MOUTH GLORIFY THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. And, MAY THE LORD DIRECT YOUR HEART INTO THE LOVE OF GOD AND INTO THE PATIENCE OF CHRIST, and may you have a great Tuesday as well. Amen. ( ROMANS 15:5-6 ) & ( 2 THES 3:4-5 )
The Power Of Prayer
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IS ANY ONE OF YOU IN TROUBLE? HE SHOULD PRAY. IS ANYONE HAPPY? LET HIM SING SONGS OF PRAISE. IS ANY ONE OF YOU SICK? HE SHOULD CALL THE ELDERS OF THE CHURCH TO PRAY OVER HIM AND ANOINT HIM WITH OIL IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. FOR THE PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN IS POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE. ( JAMES 5:13; 14 & 16 *NIV )
One of the most powerful things on this Earth is “The Power Of Prayer!” For, THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE ON THE RIGHTEOUS AND HIS EARS ARE ATTENTIVE TO THEIR CRY; THE RIGHTEOUS CRY OUT, AND THE LORD HEARS THEM; HE DELIVERS THEM FROM ALL THEIR TROUBLES. ( PSALM 34:15 & 17 ) So let us not forget to speak to God in prayer today, and thank Him for all He has done for each of us! Let us also pray for those who are suffering, or are going through trials and tribulations in their lives! Let us pray for each other as well, and ask God to fill us with His Love, Hope, and Faith!
Therefore, I KNEEL BEFORE THE FATHER, I PRAY THAT OUT OF HIS GLORIOUS RICHES HE MAY STRENGTHEN YOU WITH POWER THROUGH HIS SPIRIT IN YOUR INNER BEING, SO THAT CHRIST MAY DWELL IN YOUR HEARTS THROUGH FAITH AND I PRAY THAT YOU, BEING ROOTED AND ESTABLISHED IN LOVE, MAY HAVE POWER, WITH ALL THE SAINTS, TO GRASP HOW WIDE AND LONG AND HIGH AND DEEP IS THE LOVE OF CHRIST, AND TO KNOW THIS LOVE THAT SURPASSES KNOWLEDGE –THAT YOU MAY BE FILLED TO THE MEASURE OF ALL THE FULLNESS OF GOD. Amen. ( EPHESIANS 3:14; 16; 18-19 )
Have a great day, and remember that God smiles every time He thinks about you!
The just shall live by faith.
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by Silas
in Hope & Faith
NOW FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR, THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN. HEBREWS 11:1 *NKJV
Our Heavenly Father gives everyone of us faith for it is written: GOD HAS DEALT TO EACH ONE A MEASURE OF FAITH. ( ROMANS 12:3 ) However we must add to our given faith, and we can because FAITH COMES BY HEARING, AND HEARING BY THE WORD OF GOD. ROMANS 10:17
The Apostle Paul wrote: I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, FOR IT IS THE POWER OF GOD TO SALVATION FOR EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES. FOR IN THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IS REVEALED FROM FAITH TO FAITH; AS IT IS WRITTEN, ‘THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.’” ( ROMANS 1:17 )
Therefore, it is important that: WE WALK BY FAITH NOT BY SIGHT, ( 2 CORINTHIANS 5:7 ) trusting with all of our heart, that our Heavenly Father will help us when we face a problem in our lives! Remember it is written that: WITHOUT FAITH IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE HIM, FOR HE WHO COMES TO GOD MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS, AND THAT HE IS A REWARDER OF THOSE WHO DILIGENTLY SEEK HIM. So; HAVE FAITH IN THE LORD YOUR GOD AND YOU WILL BE UPHELD; HAVE FAITH IN HIS PROPHETS AND YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL as well. Amen. ( HEBREWS 11:6 ) ( 2 CHRONICLES 20:20 )
His willingness to forgive
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by Silas
in Grace & Mercy
THE LORD OUR GOD IS MERCIFUL AND FORGIVING, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE REBELLED AGAINST HIM. DANIEL 9:9 *NIV
Our Savior not only taught about forgiveness, He also demonstrated it as well! Here are a few examples that demonstrate His willingness to forgive, and that same forgiveness applies to us today as well!
1. A paralytic man lying on a mat: SOME MEN BROUGHT TO HIM A PARALYTIC, LYING ON A MAT. WHEN JESUS SAW THEIR FAITH, HE SAID TO THE PARALYTIC, “TAKE HEART, SON: YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN.” MATTHEW 9:2 *NIV
2. The woman caught in adultery: THE TEACHERS OF THE LAW AND THE PHARISEES BROUGHT IN A WOMAN CAUGHT IN ADULTERY. THEY MADE HER STAND BEFORE THE GROUP AND SAID TO JESUS, “TEACHER, THIS WOMAN WAS CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF ADULTERY. IN THE LAW MOSES COMMANDED US TO STONE SUCH WOMEN. NOW WHAT DO YOU SAY?” THEY WERE USING THIS QUESTION AS A TRAP, IN ORDER TO HAVE A BASIS FOR ACCUSING HIM. WHEN THEY KEPT ON QUESTIONING HIM, HE STRAIGHTENED UP AND SAID TO THEM, “IF ANY ONE OF YOU IS WITH OUT SIN, LET HIM BE THE FIRST TO THROUGH A STONE AT HER.” AT THIS THOSE WHO HEARD BEGAN TO GO AWAY ONE AT A TIME, THE OLDER ONES FIRST. JOHN 8:3-9
4. The criminal on the cross: ONE OF THE CRIMINALS WHO HUNG THERE HURLED INSULTS AT HIM: “AREN’T YOU THE CHRIST? SAVE YOURSELF AND US!” BUT THE OTHER CRIMINAL REBUKED HIM, “DON’T YOU FEAR GOD, HE SAID, SINCE YOU ARE UNDER THE SAME SENTENCE. WE ARE PUNISHED JUSTLY, FOR WE ARE GETTING WHAT OUR DEEDS DESERVE. BUT THIS MAN HAS DONE NOTHING WRONG.” THEN HE SAID, “JESUS, REMEMBER ME WHEN YOU COME INTO YOUR KINGDOM.” JESUS ANSWERED HIM, “I TELL YOU THE TRUTH TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE.” LUKE 23:39-43
5. The soldiers who crucified Him: JESUS SAID “FATHER, FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY KNOW DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING.” LUKE 23:34
Now, these are but a few examples of Jesus’ tremendous Love and Forgiveness toward mankind. So, as a child of God, never think that your sins can not be forgiven! Amen.
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