Think on This

And I, behold, I establish my Covenant with you, and with your seed after you; (Gen:9:9) - the rainbow means something... Think on this.

THROUGH

He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. (Rev 13,10) - what is going on in this World is all a part of a master plan.  Trust that God is able and will keep you THROUGH all adversity. (Ps 23)

Take Hope

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time  <are > not worthy  <to be compared > with the glory which shall be revealed in us. (Ro 8,18) - sing: "Turn your eyes upon Jesus"

Forgetting God

Forgetting God

Permit us to quote from Charles Spurgeon Morning and Evening

Morning

“This do in remembrance of me.”

- 1Co_11:24

It seems then, that Christians may forget Christ! There could be no need for this loving exhortation, if there were not a fearful supposition that our memories might prove treacherous. Nor is this a bare supposition: it is, alas! too well confirmed in our experience, not as a possibility, but as a lamentable fact. It appears almost impossible that those who have been redeemed by the blood of the dying Lamb, and loved with an everlasting love by the eternal Son of God, should forget that gracious Saviour; but, if startling to the ear, it is, alas! too apparent to the eye to allow us to deny the crime. Forget him who never forgot us! Forget him who poured his blood forth for our sins! Forget him who loved us even to the death! Can it be possible? Yes, it is not only possible, but conscience confesses that it is too sadly a fault with all of us, that we suffer him to be as a wayfaring man tarrying but for a night. He whom we should make the abiding tenant of our memories is but a visitor therein. The cross where one would think that memory would linger, and unmindfulness would be an unknown intruder, is desecrated by the feet of forgetfulness. Does not your conscience say that this is true? Do you not find yourselves forgetful of Jesus? Some creature steals away your heart, and you are unmindful of him upon whom your affection ought to be set. Some earthly business engrosses your attention when you should fix your eye steadily upon the cross. It is the incessant turmoil of the world, the constant attraction of earthly things which takes away the soul from Christ. While memory too well preserves a poisonous weed, it suffereth the rose of Sharon to wither. Let us charge ourselves to bind a heavenly forget-me-not about our hearts for Jesus our Beloved, and, whatever else we let slip, let us hold fast to him.

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“And that is why regular communion, personal and private, corporate and public, is important.”

--JDP

Consistently Committed

Mat 24:46  Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

"You are only as committed as you are obedient to whatever God is asking of you at any given moment.  Live for now."        - Sons of God Choir Meeting, Coffield, Saturday morning, 09/08/2012

Reading: Mat 24:37-51 KJV

37  But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.  38  For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,  39  And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.  40  Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.  41  Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.  42  Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.  43  But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.  44  Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.  45  Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?  46  Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.  47  Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.  48  But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;  49  And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;  50  The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,  51  And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

"In Noah’s day there was plenty of warning, but utter unpreparedness. Most people are either indifferent about the second coming or have fanciful schemes or programs about it. Few are really eager and expectant and leave to God the time and the plans."

                                                - Robertson's Word Pictures

For Further Understanding: Luk 17:26-32 KJV

26  And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.  27  They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.  28  Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;  29  But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.  30  Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.  31  In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.  32  Remember Lot's wife.

I Needed to Hear That

Philippians 4:6-8
6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer andsupplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made knownunto God. 

7And the peace of God, which passeth allunderstanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through ChristJesus. 

8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoeverthings [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoeverthings [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoeverthings [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be]any praise, think on these things.

Revelation of His Presence

Trust in him at all times;  <ye > people, pour out your heart before him: God  <is > a refuge for us. Selah. (Ps 62,8) (also 5-9) - Pour out before God and then follow the Revelation of His presence.

But God....

So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. (1 Co 3,7) - "...but God" Stop worrying about your increase and trust God.

But God.....

...but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. (Ac 10,28b) - In our lives, who have we refused to love? Man or God?

But God...

And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God will be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers. (Gen 48,21) - but God... Might as well say "has been" and "has brought"!

But God....

So now  <it was > not you  <that > sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt. (Gen 45,8) - ...but God!

But God...

And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; (Ac 17,26) - God's grace is bigger than you think... (Read vs 23-28 or more). Have a blessed day!

But God...

My flesh and my heart faileth:  <but > God  <is > the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. (Ps 73,26) - it's amazing to realize His presence and participation in ALL things on OUR behalf! Hold on.

Search for Significance

And whatsoever ye do, do  <it > heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; (Col 3,23) - Lord God, strip us of our masks and teach us to be bold in who You created us to be. Teach us to seek Your presence and not the approval of others. In Jesus' name.

Rebellion is Witchcraft

"Then I said within my heart, 'It takes God a long time to speak.' No sooner had I said this, than the Lord spoke to me in a voice that was as clear as a bell, and as sharp as a razor.  This was a voice which was not audible, but a voice I heard.  He said, 'To hurry God is to find fault with Him.'" -Walter Beuttler

"i" in Christ

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. (1 Jn 4,17) - Lord, make me perfect in Love (1 Jn 4,18; Ro 8:15)

Christian Ethic

And whatsoever ye do, do  <it > heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; (Col 3,23) - Lord God, strip us of our masks and teach us to be bold in who You created us to be. Teach us to seek Your presence and not the approval of others. In Jesus' name.

DON'T. GIVE. UP.

Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. (Rev 3,2) - DON'T. GIVE. UP.

Revelation of "Your Way"

And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. (Mk 10,50) - by faith he took off the very thing that marked the consequences of his sickness (a beggar's coat) because he knew Jesus was able AND willing to heal. Mrk 10:51-52

Fruitful Effects

Good morning.  fruit: that which originates or comes from something, an effect, result. - Your fruit is a direct result, not of your effort but of the tree you're attached to.  Gal 5:22; John 15:4

Perfect Love

I have to say, "Go ahead, step out and confront the issue.". The only thing keeping you is fear not of God. - There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. (1 Jn 4,18)

Doubly Honoured Elders

But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see. (Deut 3,28) - encourage your Pastor today with a call and message.  Let me know if I can help find their number.

Evidence of God

And he said unto them, Where is your faith ? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this ! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him. (Lk 8,25) - written to remind us that we can't always see what God is doing but the evidence WILL appear.

Are You Hearing?

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. (Mt 24,5) - How many times have you seen this?  Do you know it's happening all the time, even today?
But the Comforter,  <which is > the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. (Jn 14,26)

The Law of First's

This is Hebrew for Elohim, Creator, God of Creation.  It is the first name of God we see in the Bible and it's plural, directing us to the Son from "In the beginning..." Gen1:1; John 1:1-2