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The Word Of Our God Will Stand Forever! From the beginning to the end, the Word of God will stand firm!
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Isaiah 40:7-8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the Spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the Word of our God shall stand for ever.
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The Word of God has always existed! We know this Truth from His written Word! We also know from His written Word that He moved upon holy men of God to make a record of the Words they heard from His Spirit!
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2 Peter 1:19-21 We have also a more sure Word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
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Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
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The LORD had Moses record His Words so that His people would know how He wanted them to live! Deuteronomy 30:10 If thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep His commandments and His statutes which are written in this Book of the law,
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And if thou turn unto the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul. The Words the prophets wrote were recorded so that we might see the foreknowledge and the mighty workings of God fulfilled throughout the ages to come!
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Jeremiah 51:60 So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, even all these Words that are written against Babylon. Jesus spoke often to His disciples and taught the Words recorded in the scriptures, and He taught them also in the synagogue!
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Luke 18:31-33 Then He took unto Him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.
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For He shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: And they shall scourge Him, and put Him to death: and the third day He shall rise again.
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The works of Jesus while He was on the earth were recorded through holy men moved by the Spirit of the LORD! John 20:30-31 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this Book:
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But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His Name. Every Word was recorded and preserved by God for us beloved! How can we; why would we neglect the Words He has recorded for us?
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They were written for our admonition! 1 Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition upon whom the ends of the world are come.
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Jesus is the Living Word of God, yet He taught us by example that we are to use the written Words of God! What did Jesus say to the devil during His temptation in the wilderness? He replied to each temptation with, “it is written”!
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Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. The devil also used God’s Word, but as he does, he twisted it to his liking!
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If the devil knows God’s Word, it would of necessity be vitally important for us to know it as well! Remember, we are told that the devil; or the serpent as he was known in the Garden of Eden, is more subtle than any other creature! He used the Word of the LORD, to deceive Eve!
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He put into question the validity and Eve’s understanding of God’s Word! He’s still doing that today! Genesis 3:1-5 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made.
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And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden:
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But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
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For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. There are those today who question the Word of God.
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They say it is unreliable, because it has been altered, or it is unnecessary, because we speak directly to God, and He to us! Throughout the written Word, we are told how important the written Word is for us!
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Beloved, are these people saying that our omnipotent, all powerful God was not able to preserve His written Word? He is able! Though many modern versions have been altered, I believe through my study, that the King James version is accurate!
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John was given a Revelation of Jesus Christ and what was to come! He was given Words to write to the churches! Revelation 1:1-3 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to shew unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass;
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And He sent and signified it by His angel unto His servant John: Who bare record of the Word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
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Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the Words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
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There is a very specific Word of warning given to anyone who would add to or take away from the Words of prophecy given by the LORD! That persons will receive the plagues written about, and more importantly, their name will be taken out of the Book of Life!
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Revelation 22:18-20 For I testify unto every man that heareth the Words of the prophecy of this Book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this Book:
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And if any man shall take away from the Words of the Book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the Book of Life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this Book.
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He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, LORD Jesus. Beloved, the written record of God’s Word is of utmost importance! His Word is our standard; our guide, and our plumb line!
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We are told in John that when the Holy Spirit comes to live in a believer, He will teach us all things! He will teach us, but in order to know His voice from an imposter, we must know His Word!
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John 14:26 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.
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We must test the spirits, and the voices, to determine if what we hear aligns with the written Word of God! The voice of His Spirit will never contradict His written Word!
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1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: The voice of His Spirit will never contradict His written Word!
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1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
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His written Word is a never ending treasure, beloved! No wonder the devil would attempt to keep us from reading it! There is power and blessing in reading and in hearing His Word! As we read above, “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the Words of this prophecy.”
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Psalm 119:97-105 O how love I Thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Thou through Thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
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I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Thy precepts. I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep Thy Word. I have not departed from Thy judgments: for Thou hast taught me.
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How sweet are Thy Words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through Thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
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Finally, beloved child of God, read the words of Paul to Timothy! 2 Timothy 3:14-17 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures,
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Which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
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That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. #EyesOnHim
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Are You Ready For War? Those who would walk in full obedience, and surrender to our Father in heaven, will be subjected to a higher level of warfare! The enemy mostly leaves alone those who aren’t walking in full obedience to the LORD!
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When we repent, receive Jesus as our Savior, and are baptized by immersion, in obedience to His command, we are told that we receive the Holy Spirit!
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Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Jesus is our example! He said it was fitting that He be baptized, to fulfill all righteousness!
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After He was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him! Notice that Jesus uses the word “us” in the passage below. I believe this is a reference to all who would believe on Him! It is also fitting for each of us that we follow Him in baptism!
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Matthew 3:13-17 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad Him, saying, I have need to be baptized of Thee, and comest Thou to me?
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And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh (is fitting for) us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered Him. And Jesus, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of the water:
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And, lo, the heavens were opened unto Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon Him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased.
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Luke’s account is here! Luke 3:21-22 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven, which said,
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Thou art My beloved Son; in Thee I am well pleased. It’s important to note here, that it doesn’t matter who baptizes us, what matters is our heart! Were we baptized in obedience to His command? Paul wrote about this to the church at Corinth!
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1 Corinthians 1:14-15 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. Beloved, what happened to Jesus immediately after His baptism? He was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil!
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Matthew 4:1-2 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He was afterward an hungred.
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Have you experienced this? After you fully surrendered to the LORD, have you also gone through an extreme testing by the devil? The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness! This was part of His plan!
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We are told not to think it’s strange when we encounter trials! 1 Peter 4:12-14 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
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But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the Name of Christ, happy are ye;
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For the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part He is evil spoken of, but on your part He is glorified. How did Jesus battle the devil in the wilderness? He used the Word of God, beloved! We must have the Word of God in our hearts!
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Psalm 119:10-16 With my whole heart have I sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy commandments. Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Blessed art Thou, O LORD: teach me Thy statutes. With my lips have I declared all the judgments of Thy mouth.
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I have rejoiced in the way of Thy Testimonies, as much as in all riches. I will meditate in Thy Precepts, and have respect unto Thy ways. I will delight myself in Thy Statutes: I will not forget Thy Word.
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Jesus was the Word made flesh, and He taught us how to win the war against the devil, by wielding the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God!
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Matthew 4:3-11 And when the tempter came to Him, he said, If Thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
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Then the devil taketh Him up into the holy city, and setteth Him on a pinnacle of the temple, And saith unto Him, If Thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give His angels charge concerning Thee:
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And in their hands they shall bear Thee up, lest at any time Thou dash Thy foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
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Again, the devil taketh Him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth Him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto Him, All these things will I give Thee, if Thou wilt fall down and worship me.
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Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the LORD thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth Him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto Him.
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In Ephesians six we are told more specifically the weapons we are to use to wage war against our enemy! He has not left us defenseless! He has given us everything we need!
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Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the LORD, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
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Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with Truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
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And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God:
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Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. Our weapons are powerful! The Word of God is powerful, beloved!
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2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
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Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
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Hebrews 4:12 For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
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Did you notice that when Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, the devil waited until he felt Jesus was at His weakest to test him? It was after Jesus had fasted forty days and nights!
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He does the same thing to us! He looks for a time when we’re weak or distracted, so he can catch us off guard! The Word tells us not to be ignorant of his schemes! 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
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1 Peter 5:6-9 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.
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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
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Beloved, as we read above, after Jesus withstood this testing by the devil, the Word of God tells us that angels came and ministered to Him! Matthew 4:11 Then the devil leaveth Him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto Him.
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He was led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit, but He returned from the wilderness in the POWER of the Holy Spirit! Luke 4:13-15 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.
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And Jesus returned IN THE POWER OF the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of Him through all the region round about. And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.
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The enemy will never leave a fully surrendered child of God alone, as with Jesus, the Word says that the devil departed from Him “for a season”, but having experienced the wilderness, and realizing the power of the Holy Spirit in us, we will be ready for war!
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Psalm 144:1 Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. #EyesOnHim
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The Plan To Save The World! If you had been allowed to hear God’s plan to save the world, what would you have thought?
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From a Manger, to a Cross! We will send Jesus to be born of a virgin; He will walk among My people, who will ridicule and mock Him; even accusing Him of being demon possessed!
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Isaiah 53:3 He is despised and rejected of men; a Man of Sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
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John 8:48-49 Then answered the Jews, and said unto Him, Say we not well that Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour My Father, and ye do dishonour Me.
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We will choose men to walk with Him, who are the weakest, and the most unlearned! Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
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We will even allow the one who will betray Him, to be among this small group of twelve! Matthew 26:25 Then Judas, which betrayed Him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
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He will be rejected by all, and before He is killed, all His disciples; that He calls friends, will walk away from Him, and deny Him! Beloved, does that sound like a good plan to you?
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His ways are not our ways! Isaiah 55:8-9 For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.
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The way to Life is death! The way to Joy is through sorrow! John 12:24-25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
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He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. At His darkest hour, Judas betrayed the One, who called him friend, and all the disciples turned away from Him!
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Matthew 26:47-50,56 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
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Now he that betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is He: hold Him fast. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed Him. And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come?
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Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took Him. [56] But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook Him, and fled.
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But the plan of God to save the world did not stop there! Jesus would be raised from the dead, and having lived a perfect life as a man, would have purchased salvation for all who would call upon His Name for salvation!
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1 Corinthians 15:3-4 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
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Colossians 1:12-14 Giving thanks unto the Father, Which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son:
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In Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins. Hebrews tells us how Jesus was able to endure all of this, and submit to the will of His Father in Heaven! Jesus knew that death leads to Life; His death on the cross for our sins!
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Hebrews 12:1-4 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
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Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the JOY that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
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How do we endure what we must face in this life if we are to be followers of Jesus Christ? We are told that we will have tribulation in this life; that we too will be hated by all!
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John 16:32-33 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave Me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.
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These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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We can only do it by His Spirit, beloved! We can only do it by keeping our hearts, our minds, and our eyes stayed on Him! We can do it because we know we are not alone! We too must look ahead past this life and its trials, to the JOY set before us!
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Isaiah 26:3-4 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.
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From death to Life — God’s plan to save the World! Thank You, Father! John 3:16 -17 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting Life.
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For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. #EyesOnHim
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He Cares For You! There is no need that we will ever encounter that He is unable to supply! He will never forget you beloved, or turn His ear, or His eye from one who belongs to Him!
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Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
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Several years ago, I was reading my Bible and praying in our back yard when I noticed a Mother and Daddy bird letting their babies down in our backyard, preparing them to leave the nest. One baby bird was in front of our shed and the other was right up against the back fence.
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They just sat there carefree, and hardly moved; they seemed to be asleep! Occasionally, the Daddy bird would hop down and check on His babies, pecking and fussing over them, then he would fly back up, either right up on the fence or in the tree above the fence.
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The babies were never out of his sight! His eyes seemed always to be on them! Our family had been going through a difficult time and the LORD knew I was struggling to trust Him!
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His Words to my heart were specific to our situation, but beloved, He loves and cares for you just as specifically! I pray His Words to my heart will encourage your heart today!
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While I observed the scene with the family of birds, these words came to my mind! Be still; rest peacefully, and quietly before Me! I am watching over you to care for all that concerns you. Are you not more precious to Me than the sparrows?
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My eyes are upon you to provide according to what you need at any given moment. I do not sleep, so don’t worry that I will forget you and neglect to provide!
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I see all and I know all. I am always at work to fulfill all of My good counsel and purpose! I am on the throne; I am orchestrating everything to fit perfectly into My plans. Leave the timing to Me.
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I know what is best; I know when to act; how to move man’s hearts; when to remove obstacles; when to release just what is needed! I harden and soften hearts; I give wisdom and discernment; I open and close men’s eyes and ears! I do it my child! I am doing it!
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My promises are sure; they are not revocable! Believe, trust, rest, be joyful, and have faith, by My Holy Spirit in you! Breathe in and out by My Spirit; let Me sustain and strengthen you!
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Be at peace! My peace have I given unto you; don’t let your heart be troubled, neither be thou afraid! I love you dearly! You are mine! I treasure you!
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Beloved, let His Words to me, be His Words to you! You can trust your situation to Your Heavenly Father! His eye is always on you! David, Asaph, and Jeremiah, all spoke about the LORD being their portion! What does that mean?
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It means that whatever we face in this life; whatever need we have, if we belong to the LORD, He is our portion for that need! His eye is on us, like that Daddy bird!
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When we become His children through faith in His Son Jesus Christ, we receive a portion of Him, and of His inheritance! He is our portion for eternal life!
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Asaph knew the LORD was his portion! Psalm 73:23-26 Nevertheless I am continually with Thee: Thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
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Whom have I in heaven but Thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside Thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
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David knew the LORD was his portion as well! Psalm 16:5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot. Psalm 142:5 I cried unto Thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
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Jeremiah knew the LORD was his portion! Lamentations 3:24-26 The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him. The LORD is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him.
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It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. He is your portion for salvation; He is your portion when you are afraid; He is your portion when you feel helpless and alone; He is your portion when you need healing; or provision;
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He is your portion when you need to let go of anger, bitterness, resentment, pride, and every other emotion and sin. He is your portion to live a godly life; to be a godly parent, friend, or spouse. He is your portion to love your enemies!
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Beloved, do you know that the LORD is your portion? Are you confident that His eyes are on you? Say with Jeremiah, David, and Asaph, and others — LORD, You are my portion!
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I will hope in You; I will trust in You, and I will wait for Your provision in every area of my life! #EyesOnHim
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By This Will All Men Know! Why did God send His Son Jesus into this world? Knowing the pain and agony; the rejection, and cruelty, He would have to face, why would He do it? Love! We are told in John 3:16, that God loved the world so much, that He gave His only Son!
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John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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The world; mankind, was destined for death, hell, and eternal destruction, but the love of God was poured out that mankind might be offered redemption by a Perfect Sacrifice — Jesus Christ!
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Romans 5:6-9 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
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But God commendeth His Love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.
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We spend so much time looking for another’s faults and sins, instead of loving them, blessing them, and praying for them! John 3:17 is often left out when reading the verse before it, but it’s very important!
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Beloved, it says that God did not come into the world, to condemn the world! He came so that this lost world could be saved! John 3:17 For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.
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We live in a world desperately in need, whether they realize and admit it, or not, of someone to save them! They are condemned already! They need His Love, and His Light, and His salvation!
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John 3:18 He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the Name of the only begotten Son of God.
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Love doesn’t accept, nor condone sin! We must speak out against sin and evil, but we must do it in love! Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the Truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
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If we are to be imitators of Christ, we will also be known by our love! John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
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By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another. What are you known for beloved? Are you known for being loving, compassionate, merciful, and forgiving?
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We are not to return evil for evil, or cursing for cursing! 1 Peter 3:8-12 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
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Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
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Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the LORD is against them that do evil.
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I see so many who say they are followers of Jesus Christ, that are not walking in His Love! They curse others, even using His holy Name to damn them! This should not be so beloved! How grievous to our Father in Heaven!
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James 3:8-11 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
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Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
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We are not to love sin, but we are to love the sinner! We are told to love our enemies, and those who use us, and curse us! We are to overcome evil with good!
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Romans 12:10-16,18-21 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Not slothful in business; fervent in Spirit; serving the LORD; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
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Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another.
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Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. [18] If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the LORD.
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Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Luke 6:27-38 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
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And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also. Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
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And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
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And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; & your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest:
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For He is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
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Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
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What kind of Love did it take for God to give His Son? What kind of Love does it take for us to love others? Unselfish Love! How important is loving others?
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Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Mark 12:30-31 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
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And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. Jesus loved with the love of His Father in Heaven, and so should we!
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John 5:19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He seeth the Father do: for what things soever He doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
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Will we be obedient to the LORD, and love? John 14:24 He that loveth Me not keepeth not My sayings: and the Word which ye hear is not Mine, but the Father's which sent Me.
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Beloved, lay down your selfish, and fleshly desire to treat others the way they treat you, or to harden your heart against those who are unkind to you! Walk in obedience to Him, and choose love!
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John 15:12-14 This is My commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
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We will be known and we will know others by their fruit! Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Walk in LOVE! #EyesOnHim
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But For The Grace Of God! When we look back over our lives, we can’t help but realize that but for the grace of God, we would not be where we are today! Jeremiah spoke about the grace, mercy, and faithfulness, he had experienced from the LORD!
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Take the time to read all of Lamentations chapter three and see if you can’t identify with what Jeremiah says!
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His conclusion though for all that he was, all that he did, and the consequences he encountered in his life because of it was this well known and beautiful passage of scripture!
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Lamentations 3:21-26 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness.
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The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him. The LORD is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
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Beloved, have you made choices in your life that you regret? Have you walked in your own understanding; in the flesh, and born the consequences?
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Perhaps you’ve thought you heard the voice and direction of the LORD, and took some action based on that, only to later discover that you acted in the flesh, because of your own insecurities and fears!
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Even in that, beloved, God uses what we’ve done for His good purposes! He redeems us! But for the grace of God!
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2 Timothy 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.
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Romans 8:28 And we know that ALL things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. BUT GOD, Who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us!
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Ephesians 2:1-10 And you hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
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Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
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But God, Who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
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That in the ages to come He might shew the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:
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It is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
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Dear brother and sister in Christ, if you find yourself in need of His grace today, He is here! Turn to Him, confess your sin, and your need for His salvation! He is merciful and gracious!
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He won’t turn a blind eye, or have a calloused heart for those who in humility come to Him in need of help; in need of mercy!
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Paul tells us of this wonderful grace, that has changed the lives of even the most sinful men and women! Beloved, Paul knew, because he was once among them! So were we!
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1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
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Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such WERE some of you: BUT ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the Name of the LORD Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
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Matthew 11:28 Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Come to Him if you’re weary, if you’re burdened and weighed down because of life! Come to Him with every sin, every care, every need! He will extend His grace!
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He will walk with you through the circumstances in your life! You will know the truth in these two small but powerful Words — BUT GOD! Thank You, LORD! #EyesOnHim
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You Did It Unto Me! The disciples asked Jesus, LORD, when did we see You hungry and fed You? Here is His reply Matthew 25:37-40 Then shall the righteous answer Him, saying, LORD, when saw we Thee an hungered, and fed Thee?
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Or thirsty, and gave Thee drink? When saw we Thee a stranger, and took Thee in? or naked, and clothed Thee? Or when saw we Thee sick, or in prison, and came unto Thee?
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And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me.
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Beloved, have you seen another’s need and turned a blind eye? Have you closed your heart to them, and determined they put themselves in this position, let them get themselves out!
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Have you judged their situation and determined they deserve no mercy or compassion? Consider your own life! When did the LORD, reach His hand of mercy and compassion out to you? When did Jesus lift you from the path to death and destruction?
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Beloved, He did it when you were still a sinner; undeserving, and ungrateful! Do you give like He did, or do you give only to those you decide are worthy? Romans 5:1-2,6-8 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our LORD Jesus Christ:
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By Whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. [6] For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
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For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth His Love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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We were not deserving, yet He lavished His Love on us! 1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of Love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.
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Romans 8:31-32 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?
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He promises to meet every need we have! Matthew 6:25,30-31,33 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
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[30] Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall He not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
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Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? [33] But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and ALL these things shall be added unto you.
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We read this and we say to our brother, God will help you, just trust Him! These words are true, but He also tells us to help our brother in need!
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1 John 3:17-18 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the Love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
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His promise to us is that if we give, it will be given to us when we are in need! Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.
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For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. We are to give with a cheerful heart! He loves those who give joyfully in His Name!
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2 Corinthians 9:6-7 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
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Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. We must give, expecting nothing in return, even to our enemies. Remember, we were once at enmity with God!
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Luke 6:31-35 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.
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And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
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But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for He is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
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Will you withhold your gift because you have decided a person is unworthy? If God had waited until we were worthy, to give Jesus for our sins, we would still be waiting! But thanks be to God, He didn’t wait! He lavished His love on us despite our unworthiness!
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Have you accepted His free Gift of salvation? He is waiting for you to open your heart and accept Jesus as your Savior and LORD! Then, having received, freely give! Give of yourself to Him and give of yourself to others, even when you may think they don’t deserve it!
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There is no gift we could offer that would equal His gift! Give from your abundance, and give from your want! You will never be able to out give your Father in Heaven!
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We will be rewarded in heaven for giving to those who are unable to give! Luke 14:12-14 Then said He also to him that bade Him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours;
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Lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
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This is the time of year many give gifts to others, beloved, give to another today; expecting nothing in return! One day you will hear Him say, Well done good and faithful servant!
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Matthew 25:34-36 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
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For I was an hungred, and ye gave Me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took Me in: Naked, and ye clothed Me: I was sick, and ye visited Me: I was in prison, and ye came unto Me. #EyesOnHim
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Heart Transplant! When you hear someone is on a transplant list, you know their situation is critical! The Word of God tells us that the heart of man is diseased, and wicked!
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Jeremiah 17:9-10 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
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Beloved, we don’t know what is in a person’s heart, only the LORD knows that! 1 Samuel 16:7 The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
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But, we can know what is in the heart, by what comes out of a person’s mouth, and by their actions; by their fruit! Luke 6:44-46 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.
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A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil:
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For of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. And why call ye Me, LORD, LORD, and do not the things which I say? Matthew 7:15-16 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits.
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Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? You are either on the heart transplant list, or you’ve been given a new heart!
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Ezekiel 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new Spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
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Colossians 1:13-14 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the Kingdom of His dear Son: In Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.
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David prayed this prayer when he was confronted with his sin, and with the condition of his heart! Psalm 51:6-7,10-11 Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part Thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
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Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. [10] Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
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Ask the LORD to search your heart today! Do you have His heart about people around you? Are you walking in His Love? Are you walking in obedience to Him? What words come from your mouth? What thoughts are in your mind? All of these come from the abundance of your heart!
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Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
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If our heart is pure it will not condemn us! 1 John 3:20-21 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
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It grieved the LORD when He looked and saw how wicked the heart of His creation had become! Genesis 6:5-6 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
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And it repented the LORD that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him at His heart. What does the LORD see when He looks at our heart? Is He grieved? Beloved, the letters we read in Revelation are letters to the Church; to God’s people, or those that say they are His!
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The Church of Jesus Christ is not a place you go; the Church is His body of believers! Will He write you a letter of commendation, or a letter of rebuke?
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We can be given a new heart, and live our lives in a way that damages it! Are you allowing sin and disease to destroy your new heart? We must see to it that we diligently keep our hearts pure!
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Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Hebrews 3:12-14 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
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But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we are made partakers of Christ, IF we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end.
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1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:
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To the end He may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our LORD Jesus Christ with all His saints.
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We may deceive ourselves into thinking our hearts are pure; our motivations are right, but are they? Are we doing those things He’s asked us to do? Are you bearing the burdens of others, or do you just want others to bear your burdens?
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Do you have your hand out seeking help, but are blinded, and calloused to the needs of others? Galatians 6:1-3 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
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Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
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Do you think more highly of yourself than you should? There’s a famous line from Shakespeare’s, Hamlet, that says, “To thine own self be true”.
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This sounds like good advice, and it can be if your heart is pure, and you’re not pretending to be someone you’re not!
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If you are only pretending, posing, or being hypocritical, you may fool some people, but eventually the fruit of your words and actions will expose you for what you really are!
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Better advice than Polonius gave in Hamlet, would be this — be true to the LORD, and be true to His Word! Beloved, you can be taken off the transplant list today! You can receive a new heart! If you do, or if you have — Keep your heart pure! #EyesOnHim
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This Is The Way! Are you looking for direction? Does the way ahead seem dark and unsure? Turn to the LORD, beloved! He promises to guide you in the path He has chosen for you to walk!
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He also promises that when we get off the path He has set before us; when we’ve lost our way, and turn to Him, we will hear His voice saying, beloved child of Mine, this is the way!
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Isaiah 30:20-21 And though the LORD give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers:
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And thine ears shall hear a Word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. His Word is a Lamp unto our feet, and a Light unto our path!
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Psalm 119:103-105 How sweet are Thy Words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through Thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Thy Word is a Lamp unto my feet, and a Light unto my path.
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How do we get understanding and direction for our lives beloved? Through His Word! We aren’t told to go to an advisor, or to a preacher, or even to a friend, or family member! We are to go to Him; to His Word!
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Jesus had the conversation below with His disciples. He knew there were some who would not believe or follow His Word. He knew there would be one in particular who everyone trusted, that would betray Him!
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John 6:64-69 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray Him. And He said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto Me, except it were given unto him of My Father.
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From that time many of His disciples went back, and walked no more with Him. Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?
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Then Simon Peter answered Him, LORD, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the Words of eternal Life. And we believe and are sure that Thou art that Christ, the Son of the Living God.
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Beloved, will you remain with Him, walking in the Light of His Word; along the path that leads to eternity with Him? Or will you turn back as some of these disciples did?
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The path Jesus took to the cross was not easy! We are told that He prayed so intensely that his sweat was like great drops of blood!
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Luke 22:44-48 And being in an agony He prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. And when He rose up from prayer, and was come to His disciples, He found them sleeping for sorrow,
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And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. And while He yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss Him.
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But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of Man with a kiss? How did Jesus keep going even when those closest to Him; those He called Friend, betrayed Him? He looked ahead down the path, to the joy set before Him!
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Hebrews 12:2-4 Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
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Are you walking forward in faith beloved; trusting that He is faithful to give you enough light for the next step? Are you listening for His still small voice whispering to you?
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Elijah had just seen the mighty hand of God, yet found himself feeling alone, scared, and defeated! The Word of the LORD came to him to direct him and encourage him to walk forward! He heard His still small voice!
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1 Kings 19:9-12 And he (Elijah) came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the Word of the LORD came to him, and He said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?
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And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of Hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken Thy covenant, thrown down Thine altars, and slain Thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.
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And He said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind:
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And after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
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Is your LORD Jesus Christ speaking to your heart today? Is He asking you, as He asked His disciples — Why are you sleeping? Rise up beloved, He will show you the next step! Listen for His voice behind you saying, this is the way, walk ahead! #EyesOnHim
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Hypocrisy! My heart is grieved when I see the hypocrisy around me. When we see a brother in need, what do we do? Do we mock the desperation of his need, or rather do we say, oh my dear brother, what can I do to help you?
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1 John 3:17-24 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
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And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
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And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. And this is His commandment, That we should believe on the Name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as He gave us commandment.
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And he that keepeth His commandments dwelleth in Him, & He in him. And hereby we know that He abideth in us, by the Spirit which He hath given us. Do you belittle your brother for taking measures to provide for his family, yet you yourself ask often for your own needs to be met?
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Why not rather, reach out to that brother in love as the Word of God tells you to do? With love, compassion, and understanding?
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Why not encourage him in the LORD, with His Word? Say to that brother, the LORD is faithful, He will provide, my brother! Again, why not ask, what can I do to help you?
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If you say that you love the LORD, and you don’t do these things, you are not being honest, and you are not doing what is pleasing in His sight! You see clearly your brother’s error, but not your own! You hypocrite, first cleanse yourself!
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Matthew 7:1-5 Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
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And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
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Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. Before you condemn another, you must first examine your own heart! Are you doing the very things you accuse another of doing?
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The Word is true - every man’s way is right in his own eyes! Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
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Beloved, the LORD knows your heart, your motivations, and your intent! He sees what you do in secret, and not one thought you think is hidden from Him! Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
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Are you only giving lip service to the LORD, & deceiving others, and possibly even yourself? Matthew 15:7-8 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto Me with their mouth, & honoureth Me with their lips; but their heart is far from Me.
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We are told not to judge until we’ve examined ourselves, but we are also told to judge sin among those who call themselves followers of Jesus Christ!
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We are to closely examine the fruit in our lives, then in the lives of others! We will know by the fruit in a life if that person is who they say they are! Not by their words — but by their fruit!
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1 Corinthians 11:28,31-32 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. [31] For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened of the LORD, that we should not be condemned with the world.
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Are you a hypocrite? Hypocrisy is pretending to be what one is not, or to believe what one does not! It is behavior that contradicts what you claim to believe!
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A while back the LORD showed me during prayer that a person everyone looked to as a true believer would fall, and the fall of this person would shake many!
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Some who followed this person, and had their eyes on them, instead of on the LORD, would not only be shaken, but they would fall with them! Are your eyes on a man? Take heed to the Word of the LORD!
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Examine your hearts today, and ensure that you are not living a life of hypocrisy! If the LORD reveals to you that you are, repent! If you have spoken wrongly against a brother, ask them to forgive you as well!
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And beloved, I can’t warn you strongly enough — do not follow any man! Stop following man and follow the LORD GOD! #EyesOnHim
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The LORD Thinks About Us! What a wonderful and a terrifying truth! Psalm 40:17 But I am poor and needy; yet the LORD thinketh upon me. What does the LORD see when He looks into my heart and my life?
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The Word of God says that He searches the whole earth looking for those whose hearts are perfect, or loyal to Him! Will He see loyalty in us, or as in the rest of this story in Chronicles, will He see you trusting in a man?
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2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
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Hanani came to Asa and told him that he did not have success in war because he had relied on man, and not the LORD! He also reminded him of the time he had relied on the LORD and been successful!
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2 Chronicles 16:7-8 And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand.
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Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, He delivered them into thine hand.
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Instead of thanking Hanani for this Word, Asa was angry and put him in prison! 2 Chronicles 16:10 Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time.
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Who are you loyal to beloved? Where does your loyalty lie? I’m not saying you can’t be loyal to a person, because I believe loyalty is an excellent trait, but where does your loyalty lie?
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We must be loyal to Him above all else! We are not to follow, or put our trust in any person! Jesus said, Follow Me! We see in the story of Job a beautiful portrayal of loyalty, yet also a sobering reminder that God allows us to be tested!
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The LORD suggested Job to Satan so that He might prove Job’s loyalty to Satan! Here’s what the Word says about Job! Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
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Let’s read part of the story! Job 1:6-12 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou?
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Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. And the LORD said unto Satan,
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Hast thou considered My servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?
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Hast not Thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? Thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth Thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse Thee to Thy face.
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And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
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Over and over the LORD allowed Job to be tested, but he remained loyal to the LORD despite all his loss and pain! Here are Job’s words!
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Job 1:21-22 And (Job) said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the Name of the LORD. In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
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The LORD knew Job would come forth as gold! He had been watching His life and He knew his heart! He had been thinking about Job! Job 23:10 But He knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
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The LORD saw others we read about in His Word; those who were loyal to Him even in the face of threats, and death! Those like Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, David, and many more!
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Were all of these perfect people? Most assuredly not, because there are no perfect people! But beloved, the LORD looks at hearts! 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him:
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For the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. What does the LORD see in our hearts? What does He think about us?
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It doesn’t matter; it shouldn’t matter, what any person thinks about us! If our hearts are perfect towards the LORD, all that should matter is His opinion of us!
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One of the most beautiful passages of scripture in the Word of God is about what the LORD does, and how He feels when He sees and hears those who love Him and are loyal to Him! Those who think about Him!
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Malachi 3:16-17 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon His Name.
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And they shall be Mine, saith the LORD of Hosts, in that day when I make up My jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
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On the contrary in the days of Noah, the LORD was sorry He had made man! Their thoughts were only on evil! Only Noah and his family were spared!
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Genesis 6:5-6 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the LORD that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him at His heart.
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Does what the LORD sees in us grieve His Spirit, or cause Him to rejoice? David knew that the LORD thought about him, even as He knit him together in his mother’s womb! He said, how precious also are Thy thoughts unto me!
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Psalm 139:13-18 For Thou hast possessed my reins: Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
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My substance was not hid from Thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;
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And in Thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
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How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with Thee.
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The LORD has good thoughts toward His people! He still wants to show Himself strong in our lives, when we seek Him with all our hearts!
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The Words below were spoken to those who had rebelled against the LORD, and were listening to false prophets! They are often quoted out of context!
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Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
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Then shall ye call upon Me, and ye shall go and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek Me, and find Me, when ye shall search for Me with all your heart.
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Beloved, if your heart is not loyal to Him today, if your loyalty lies anywhere but with Him, repent and turn to Him, or turn back to Him! He’s looking for perfect hearts! He’s thinking about you today! #EyesOnHim
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Do You Trust Me? Do you trust the LORD? Are you willing to take His hand and walk with Him through the valley of the shadow of death? Are you willing to go through whatever He places on your path, even the things that you fear the most?
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If He asks you to walk through the deepest valley, or to the very edge of the tallest; steepest cliff, will you lay aside any fear you might have & walk with Him? The 23rd Psalm is a beautiful picture of a child of God walking with Him; trusting in His provision, and protection!
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Psalm 23:1-6 The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His Name's sake.
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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Can we trust the LORD, beloved? Is He trustworthy? Yes, a thousand times, yes! He will never leave us or fail us!
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Even when we can’t feel His presence, or hear His voice, He is there! The LORD spoke to Abraham and asked him to leave his country and go to a place He would show him!
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Hebrews 11:8-10 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
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By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose Builder and Maker is God.
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When you hear the phrase, “You’re going to need to trust me”, what does that bring to your mind? It tells me that I am about to go through something that I may not understand!
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Something that may seem scary. Maybe a situation that brings great uncertainty! I may question if this is where I’m supposed to be, and if I’m doing what He wants me to do!
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The LORD does not take His children on the wide, and trodden path, beloved! He takes us down the unknown and narrow path! The path that causes us to trust in Him the most! A path we may not understand!
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Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.
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Will you answer the call of the LORD to trust Him? David said this to the LORD God! He told Him he would trust Him, and wait on His Word and His guidance! He knew he would not be ashamed, because He knew that God is Faithful, and He is Trustworthy!
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Psalm 25:2-5 O my God, I trust in Thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. Yea, let none that wait on Thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. Shew me Thy ways, O LORD; teach me Thy paths. Lead me in Thy Truth, and teach me:
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For Thou art the God of my salvation; on Thee do I wait all the day. [20] O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in Thee. Those who trust in, and place their hope in the LORD will never be ashamed!
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Psalm 119:116 Uphold me according unto Thy Word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my Hope. Beloved, do you feel like you are walking through the valley? Do you feel afraid, or alone?
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Take His hand & tell Him, LORD I trust You! I believe Your Word! I know You will never fail me! You are my Hope! LORD, I’m willing to walk wherever You lead me; even through the valley of the shadow of death, because I know You are with me, & You have a purpose for this valley!
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Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that Hope in the LORD. Psalm 71:14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise Thee more and more.
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Beloved, wherever He has led you, or will lead you, is for His good purposes! Trust Him! Romans 5:3-5 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
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And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
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He will use every single thing we walk through! 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our LORD Jesus Christ, the Father of Mercies, and the God of all Comfort;
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Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
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When my Mom was still living, and I would tell her of a trial in my life, she would say, “Can’t we just trust the LORD with that?” There is nothing that we can’t trust the LORD with!
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Whatever you’re facing today, beloved, I’ll ask you that same question my Mom asked me, Can’t we trust the LORD with this? Don’t let the enemy paralyze you with doubt or fear! Keep walking forward, knowing He is with you! And answer Him, Yes, LORD, when He says, Do you trust Me?
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Isaiah 50:10 Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of His servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the Name of the LORD, and stay upon his God. #EyesOnHim
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Who Did Jesus Say He Was? Son of God — Son of Man! Luke 22:67-70 Art Thou the Christ? tell us. And He said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: And if I also ask you, ye will not answer Me, nor let Me go.
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Hereafter shall the Son of Man sit on the right hand of the power of God. Then said they all, Art Thou then the Son of God? And He said unto them, Ye say that I Am.
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John the Baptist knew that Jesus was the Son of God! John 1:32-34 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon Him. And I knew Him not: but He that sent Me to baptize with water, the same said unto Me,
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Upon Whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, the same is He which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
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The demons knew that Jesus was the Son of God! Matthew 8:29 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with Thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art Thou come hither to torment us before the time?
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Mark 3:11-12 And unclean spirits, when they saw Him, fell down before Him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. And He straitly charged them that they should not make Him known.
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Luke 4:41 And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And He rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that He was Christ. Those that took part in Jesus crucifixion saw that He was indeed the Son Of God!
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Matthew 27:54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. The disciples knew that Jesus was the Son of God!
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John 1:48-51 Nathanael saith unto Him, Whence knowest Thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, Thou art the Son of God;
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Thou art the King of Israel. Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.
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And He saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.
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John 11:27 She saith unto Him, Yea, LORD: I believe that Thou art the Christ, the Son of God, Which should come into the world. Acts 8:36-38 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: & the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
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And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
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Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. John 1:34 And I saw, and bare record that This is the Son of God. Romans 1:3-4 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our LORD, Which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
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And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. The angels knew that Jesus was the Son of God!
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Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
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Jesus said He was the Son of God! He also referred to Himself as the Son of Man! John 3:13-19 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but He that came down from heaven, even the Son of Man which is in heaven.
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And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.
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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.
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He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the Name of the only begotten Son of God.
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And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than Light, because their deeds were evil. John 5:25-27 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God:
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And they that hear shall live. For as the Father hath life in Himself; so hath He given to the Son to have life in Himself; And hath given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.
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John 9:35-39 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when He had found him, He said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? He answered and said, Who is He, LORD, that I might believe on Him?
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And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen Him, and it is He that talketh with thee. And he said, LORD, I believe. And he worshipped Him. And Jesus said, For judgment I Am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
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1 John 4:12-15 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and His Love is perfected in us. Hereby know we that we dwell in Him, and He in us, because He hath given us of His Spirit.
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And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
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Beloved, Jesus referred to Himself as the Son of God and the Son of Man; though He also acknowledged He was with God from the beginning! John, in his gospel clearly states that Jesus is God!
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John 1:1-3,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made.
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[14] And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Though He existed in the form of God, the Word says that He did not regard equality with God as a thing to be grasped!
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Philippians 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a Name Which is above every name:
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That at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is LORD, to the glory of God the Father.
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Jesus is a part of the Trinity - The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, but He submitted to the will of His Father in Heaven, and became flesh; the Son of Man, to die for our sins!
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1 John 5:5-15 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? This is He that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is Truth.
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For there are Three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these Three are One. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
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If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which He hath testified of His Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made Him a liar;
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Because he believeth not the record that God gave of His Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this Life is in His Son. He that hath the Son hath Life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not Life.
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These things have I written unto you that believe on the Name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal Life, and that ye may believe on the Name of the Son of God.
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And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us: And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.
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Matthew 26:39 And He went a little further, and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt.
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Jesus took on flesh at the behest of the Father! Eighty five times in the New Testament Jesus either calls Himself, or is referred to as the Son of Man!
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Who did Jesus pray to? Himself? No, He prayed to His Father in Heaven! He went often to a secluded place and prayed to His Father in Heaven! He is our example!
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Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. And He taught us to pray to our Father in heaven as well!
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Matthew 6:6-13 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
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But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him.
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After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
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And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Jesus is our Mediator! We only have access to the Father through his Son, Jesus Christ! We pray to the Father, in the Name of Jesus!
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1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
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John 14:13-14 And whatsoever ye shall ask in My Name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in My Name, I will do it.
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We know Jesus is a part of the Trinity! We know from the Word of God, He was there at creation, and all things were created by Him, and He Himself told the scoffers He was before Abraham! John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I Am.
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Colossians 1:12-23 Giving thanks unto the Father, Which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son:
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In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
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For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him:
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And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church: Who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things He might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fulness dwell;
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And, having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself; by Him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
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And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath He reconciled In the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in His sight:
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If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister.
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John 17:5 And now, O Father, glorify Thou Me with Thine own self with the glory which I had with Thee before the world was. The glorified Jesus said this of Himself! Revelation 22:13 I Am Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.
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The Father and the Son are One, even as Jesus prayed, we become one in them at salvation! As we’ve learned before all three come to live in believers! See John 14:23-26!
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John 17:21-22 That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that Thou hast sent Me. And the glory which Thou gavest Me I have given them; that they may be one, even as We are One.
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Beloved, I pray these scriptures brings some clarity to Who Jesus said He was! Jesus is now seated at the right hand of His Father! 1 Peter 3:22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto Him.
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In the end God will be All in All! 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 Then cometh the end, when He shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when He shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign, till He hath put all enemies under His feet.
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The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. For He hath put all things under His feet. But when He saith all things are put under Him, it is manifest that He is excepted which did put all things under Him.
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And when all things shall be subdued unto Him, then shall the Son also Himself be subject unto Him that put all things under Him, that God may be All in All. #EyesOnHim
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Truth Will Prevail! Are you a seeker of Truth? You will find Truth if you search for it with all your heart! And when you do find Truth, you are promised freedom; true freedom! John 8:32 And ye shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall make you free.
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Beloved, the longing in your heart for Truth, is not for a thing but a person! Jesus made this proclamation to His disciples — I Am Truth! John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.
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Our LORD in Heaven is a God of Truth! Deuteronomy 32:1-4 Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the Words of my mouth.
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My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass: Because I will publish the Name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God.
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He is the Rock, His work is perfect: for all His ways are judgment: a God of Truth and without iniquity, just and right is He.
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The Holy Spirit is Truth! John 14:17 Even the Spirit of Truth; Whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
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John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of Truth, which proceedeth from the Father, He shall testify of Me.
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John 16:13 Howbeit when He, the Spirit of Truth, is come, He will guide you into all Truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come.
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There is no real Truth apart from our LORD! There are Three that are Truth! The Father, His Son, Jesus, and His Spirit!
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1 John 5:6-7 This is He that came by water and blood, He Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is Truth.
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For there are Three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are One. Jesus prayed that all who would believe in Him would walk in His Word; in Him; for He is Truth! That we would be sanctified; set apart, in Him!
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John 17:17-21 Sanctify them through Thy Truth: Thy Word is Truth. As Thou hast sent Me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also might be sanctified through the Truth.
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Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on Me through their Word; That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that Thou hast sent Me.
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Pilate asked Jesus this question, What is Truth? Though he found no fault in Him, He still turned Him over to be crucified! John 18:38 Pilate saith unto Him, What is truth? When he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, & saith unto them, I find in Him no fault at all.
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When we choose to follow Jesus Christ, and walk in His Truth, we too will be hated by the world! Truth is the enemy of the father of lies, and deception!
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Truth brings Light, and darkness hates Light! John 3:19-21 And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than Light, because their deeds were evil.
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For every one that doeth evil hateth the Light, neither cometh to the Light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth Truth cometh to the Light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
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Beloved, we will be enemies of the world when we speak Truth! Galatians 4:16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the Truth?
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But we will be friends of the LORD! Better to be His friend than to have the world love us! James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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Are you walking in Truth? If you are, continue steadfast, no matter the cost! You will receive an eternal reward! 1 John 3:18-24 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in Truth.
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And hereby we know that we are of the Truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
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Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.
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This is His commandment, That we should believe on the Name of His Son Jesus Christ, & love one another, as He gave us commandment. And he that keepeth His commandments dwelleth in Him, and He in him. And hereby & know that He abideth in us, by the Spirit which He hath given us.
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John said there was no greater joy than to see His children walking in Truth! How much more joy does our Father in Heaven have when He sees us walking in Truth!
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3 John 1:2-4 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the Truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the Truth.
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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in Truth. Truth is not a movement beloved! He is TRUTH! We are never stronger than when we stand in TRUTH, because He is TRUTH, and we are standing with HIM! Stand Strong!
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Psalm 25:4-5 Shew me Thy ways, O LORD; teach me Thy paths. Lead me in Thy Truth, and teach me: for Thou art the God of my salvation; on Thee do I wait all the day.
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There is truth in this quote by George Washington, who said this, “Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.”
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Winston Churchill said this, “The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Beloved, we know that TRUTH WILL PREVAIL! In the end TRUTH will be there! #EyesOnHim
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@reSeeIt save thread
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He Knows Your Name! The Word of the LORD through Isaiah tells His children that He will never forget them! This was spoken specifically at that time to Israel, but beloved, He has you inscribed on the palms of His hands! His nail scarred hands!
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This promise is to ALL His children! He will NEVER forget YOU! Isaiah 49:15-16 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.
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Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of My hands; thy walls are continually before Me. He will never forsake you! Deuteronomy 31:6,8 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, He it is that doth go with thee;
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He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. [8] And the LORD, He it is that doth go before thee; He will be with thee, He will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
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1 Samuel 12:22 For the LORD will not forsake His people for His great Name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you His people. He calls all the stars by name, how much more important are you to Him than the stars! The very hairs of your head are numbered!
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Psalm 147:4 He telleth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names. Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
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But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. I’ve had many children in my care throughout my life, babysitting, and working for a few years as a nanny.
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There’s a little song I would sing to reassure the children that their parents would never forget to come back and get them! Here it is!
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My Mommy (and Daddy) comes back, she always comes back, she always comes back to get me! My mommy comes back, she always comes back; she never will forget me!
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Beloved, Jesus promised His troubled disciples that though He had to leave them, physically for a time, He would come back for them one day! He is coming back for all those who are His; for us! He will never forget you!
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John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
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And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. He has promised that those who remember His Name, and trust in Him, will not be forsaken by Him!
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Psalm 9:10 And they that know Thy Name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee.
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We have all lost dear ones in our lives, but beloved there is One Who we will never lose to death! The LORD will always be with us throughout our lives, and in eternity!
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Even if our earthly parents forsake or abandon us, He never will! He will take us up in His arms and keep us safe! He is our Abba Father! Psalm 27:10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
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Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
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Galatians 4:6-7 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
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Have you called upon the Name of the LORD for salvation? Are you His son, and His heir? If not do so today! Romans 10:9-13 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
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For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed.
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For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same LORD over all is rich unto all that call upon Him. For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved.
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Have you turned away from Him like the prodigal son in the story in Luke? He is waiting for you to come Home! He is calling your name today beloved! Listen to His voice and respond!
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Luke 15:20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. #EyesOnHim
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On Some Have Compassion! Be not overcome of evil; but overcome evil with good! Romans 12:17-21 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the LORD. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
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Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. The LORD was long suffering and compassionate towards His people! Over and over they turned from Him, and suffered the consequences; yet He forgave them again and again!
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Psalm 78:37-40 For their heart was not right with Him, neither were they stedfast in His covenant. But He, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he His anger away, and did not stir up all His wrath.
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For He remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again. How oft did they provoke Him in the wilderness, and grieve Him in the desert! If we are to reflect His image, our lives too will be marked by compassion!
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Are you long suffering, compassionate, and forgiving, beloved? Or are you just the opposite? Are these fruits in your life? Remember, we will be known by our fruits! Not what words we say, but what actions and attitudes we display!
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Galatians 5:22-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
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If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. Have this mind in you that was in Christ Jesus!
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Philippians 2:3-9 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
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Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. How do you look on others? It’s easy to love those who love us, but what about those who hate us, speak evil of us, and curse us?
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Matthew 5:44-48 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven:
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For He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
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And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
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When Jesus looked over the people, He had compassion on them! He saw how the enemy had them in bondage; they were like sheep without a Shepherd! Luke 19:41 And when He was come near, He beheld the city, and wept over it.
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Matthew 9:36-38 But when He saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
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Then saith He unto His disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the LORD of the Harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest.
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Beloved, our LORD has been so good to us, how can we not be gracious, merciful, and compassionate to others? Lamentations 3:21-26 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not.
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They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him. The LORD is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him.
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It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. Are we only concerned with our own well being, and those who are close to us?
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Or are we like our LORD Jesus Christ, Who emptied Himself, and had compassion on us — while we were still sinners, and alienated from Him? Romans 5:8 But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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When you look around you do you see men and women oppressed by the devil? Have compassion on them, love them, pray for them! You might just save them from the fires of hell, by sharing His love with them!
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Jude 1:21-23 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our LORD Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
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1 Peter 3:8-12,15-17 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
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Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
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Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the LORD is against them that do evil.
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[15] But sanctify the LORD God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
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Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
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Beloved, On Some Have Compassion! #EyesOnHim
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@reSeeIt save thread
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Angels! The first mention we see of angel in the Word of God is in the story of Hagar! Fleeing from Sarah, Hagar was in the wilderness with her child, when the Angel of the LORD appeared to her!
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Hagar called the well, and the Name of the LORD, Beer-lahai-roi! For she said, You are the God Who sees me, for she said, here I have seen the One Who sees me!
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Genesis 16:13-14 And she called the Name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after Him that seeth me? Wherefore the well was called Beer–lahai–roi.
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In the Old Testament, “The Angel of the LORD”, was an appearance of the LORD, not merely an angel! Such appearances also happened in the New Testament before the birth of Jesus!
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We know this is true in Hagar’s story, because the Angel said, He would multiply her seed! Only the LORD God can do that! Genesis 16:10 And the Angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.
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The Angel of the LORD also appeared to Gideon! Judges 6:22 And when Gideon perceived that he was an Angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O LORD God ! for because I have seen an Angel of the LORD face to face.
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[24] Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah–Shalom The first mention we see of the angels, who are also later called “ministering spirits”, is in the story of Sodom and Gomorrah.
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Genesis 19:1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;
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[15] And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. We find in both the Old and New Testament references to His angels being ministering spirits!
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Hebrews 1:6-7,14 And let all the angels of God worship Him. And of the angels He saith, Who maketh His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire. [14] Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
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Psalm 104:4 Who maketh His angels spirits; His ministers a flaming fire. These ministering spirits are given assignments by the LORD on behalf of His children! Psalm 91:11 For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
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Throughout the Word, we see angels bringing messages to God’s people, guiding them, protecting them, opening prison doors for them, even blocking their way as in the story of Balaam and his donkey!
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Numbers 22:25 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam's foot against the wall: and he smote her again. As we saw above, the angels answer to the LORD and get their assignments from Him!
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Psalm 103:20-21 Bless the LORD, ye His angels, that excel in strength, that do His commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His Word. Bless ye the LORD, all ye His hosts; ye ministers of His, that do His pleasure.
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Even the fallen angel, Satan must report in to God! Job 1:6-7 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou?
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Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
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It seems that angels are assigned to each of His children, especially the little children. Matthew 18:10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of My Father which is in heaven.
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The Word of God also talks about us entertaining angels, and not even being aware that they were angels! So angels can take on the appearance of a person! Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
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We are not instruments of His angels or archangels, as has been erroneously stated, but the angels are ministering spirits sent by God, to minister to His children! And it is God Who sends them forth, not man!
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We don’t pray to angels or in the name of ‘his legions’’. Though legions is used to reference angels, it is also used in reference to demonic spirits. Luke 8:30 And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.
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We only pray in the Name of our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ! 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is One God, and One Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus. John 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in My Name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
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We are never to worship angels! Colossians 2:18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind.
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At the end of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, angels came and ministered to Him! Matthew 4:11 Then the devil leaveth Him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto Him.
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Jesus said, He could have asked the Father and He would have sent forth legions of angels to save Him, but He didn’t! He willingly suffered and died on the cross for our sins!
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Matthew 26:53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He shall presently give Me more than twelve legions of angels?
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Did you know the saints will judge angels? 1 Corinthians 6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?
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Peter says that angels are intrigued by salvation. They desire to understand how God provided redemption for fallen human beings. It is a mystery, something they “desire to look into” because they themselves can never personally experience salvation.
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1 Peter 1:12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
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We know that angels were created by God from the account of the fall of Lucifer in Isaiah 14, and Ezekiel 28! Jude speaks about the angels who rebelled against the LORD with Satan and also about mockers in the last days.
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Angels have no authority in Jesus Name, as those who are saved through the blood of Jesus have! As we’ve studied before, His children do have authority to rebuke and cast out devils; to do the works Jesus did!
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Jude 1:6,8-9 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, He hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
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[8] Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, & speak evil of dignities. Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The LORD rebuke thee.
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Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In My Name shall they cast out devils. And at the end of time His angels will be sent forth to separate the wicked from the just, and to gather His elect!
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Matthew 13:29-30 But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers,
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Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. [39] The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
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Jesus is called, Jehovah Sabaoth, the LORD of Hosts. The Commander of the angels of heaven! If our eyes were open, we would see as Daniel was told the battle between the angels of God and the principalities and powers!
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Daniel 10:13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.
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Elisha prayed that his servants eyes would be opened to see these angels! 2 Kings 6:15-17 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots.
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And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.
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And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
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We are not alone in this life, Beloved! The armies of God surround us! If only we could see beyond the veil; with spiritual eyes, we would see armies of angels standing at the ready for His command! But by faith in His Word, we know they are there!
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Deuteronomy 20:1 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee.
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Psalm 68:17-18 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the LORD is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. #EyesOnHim
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@reSeeIt save thread
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I Know Who Holds The Future! Have you ever wished you could know what lies ahead in your life? If we knew the details of what we will face, I wonder if we’d have the strength to move forward!
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Refiner’s Fire! Will you follow Jesus? Are you willing to walk in His steps? Consider carefully what it will mean if you say yes! The way of the cross was not glamorous, or easy! Being conformed to the image of Christ is painful!
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Are you willing to say, LORD do whatever it takes in my life to make my heart completely Yours! Conform me; mold me into Your image; make me a vessel that is usable to You! Make me a vessel that brings glory to You!
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Our God is described as an All Consuming Fire. He will remove everything in the lives of His children that turns our hearts from Him! Deuteronomy 4:24 For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God. Hebrews 12:29 For our God is a consuming fire.
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Ezekiel saw the appearance of the glory of the LORD as this fire! It was so awesome that he fell on his face before Him!
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Ezekiel 1:27-28 And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about.
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As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.
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Are you willing to go through what Jesus did? He was rejected, despised, and mocked! Then after all of that, He was forsaken by His disciples, and even by His Father in Heaven! The baptism He endured was a baptism by fire!
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Mark 10:38-39 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? And they said unto Him, We can.
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And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized. Luke 12:50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
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Do you know the Word of God says that Jesus learned obedience through the things He suffered? Hebrews 5:8-9 Though He were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered;
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And being made perfect, He became the Author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him. Jesus was willing to walk through the fire for us! He was obedient to His Father, even to death on the cross!
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Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. When we are saved, He baptizes us with His Holy Spirit, and with fire! Then the process of refinement in our lives begins!
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Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but He that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.
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If you would follow Him being obedient to His Word, you will indeed undergo this baptism by fire! How much better to undergo it in this life, than to spend eternity in eternal fire!
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Matthew 3:12 Whose fan is in His hand, and He will throughly purge His floor, and gather His wheat into the garner; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
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Matthew 13:40-42 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. The Son of Man shall send forth His angels, and they shall gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
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And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Matthew 25:41 Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.
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One day everything we did in this life will be revealed and judged! Every work we did in our flesh will be burned up! Only those things we did for His kingdom and His glory will remain! His holy fire will consume everything else!
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1 Corinthians 3:13-17 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
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If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
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If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. Will you be glorified in Him when He returns in His vengeance as the All Consuming Fire?
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2 Thessalonians 1:7-12 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our LORD Jesus Christ:
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Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the LORD, and from the glory of His power; When He shall come to be glorified in His saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.
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Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of His goodness, and the work of faith with power:
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That the Name of our LORD Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in Him, according to the grace of our God and the LORD Jesus Christ. Better to welcome the fiery trials and testing of our faith here beloved, than to be found walking after your own desires on this earth!
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1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.
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There’s a beautiful story of the process of being refined by fire, that we go through as His children, so that we might reflect His image.
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You may have heard it before, but I’d like to share it with you again! It’s about a woman who goes to a silversmith to watch the process of refining silver. It’s called, The Refiner’s Fire! Here it is!
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As she watched the silversmith, he held a piece of silver over the fire and let it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, one needed to hold the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were hottest as to burn away all the impurities.
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The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot; then she thought again about the verse that says, He sits as a refiner and purifier of silver!
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Malachi 3:3 And He shall sit as a Refiner and Purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.
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The woman asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit there in front of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined. The man answered that yes, he not only had to sit there holding the silver,
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But he had to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the fire. If the silver was left a moment too long in the flames, it would be destroyed.
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The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silversmith, ‘How do you know when the silver is fully refined?’ He smiled at her and answered, ‘Oh, that’s easy — when I see my image in it.’
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Beloved, are you willing to go through this refining process; to reflect His image? Romans 8:29 For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
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Jesus is coming again for a church without spot or blemish! Ephesians 5:27 That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
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When He comes again, nothing will be hidden from His eyes of fire! His eyes will penetrate through all the facades and pretenses of man, to see what is hidden, and what is true! How will you be found?
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Revelation 1:13-16,18 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
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His head and His hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and His eyes were as a flame of fire; And His feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and His voice as the sound of many waters.
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And He had in His right hand seven stars: & out of His mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: & His countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. I Am He that liveth, & was dead; &, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; & have the keys of hell & of death. #EyesOnHim
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@reSeeIt save thread
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Rivers Of Living Water! Beloved, do you have His Rivers of Living Water in you? Have you come to Jesus Christ and received new life? If you have, He will send His Spirit to dwell in you!
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John 7:37-39 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink. He that believeth on Me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of Living Water.
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(But this spake He of the Spirit, which they that believe on Him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified).
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John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give Me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of Him, and He would have given thee Living Water.
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How do you receive this Living Water? By believing on Jesus Christ for salvation, and walking in obedience to His Word!
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Acts 2:38-39 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.
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Many believers have not been taught that the Holy Spirit lives inside of them! On the contrary, many have been taught that the Holy Spirit, and the gifts of the Spirit are not for today! Let’s see what the Word of the LORD says about that!
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In Jude’s epistle we read that praying in the Holy Spirit builds up our faith! We don’t have to understand why this is, but rather we must believe & practice His Word! I have found this to be true! When I neglect to pray in the Spirit, I am missing out on this work of the Spirit!
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Jude 1:20-21 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our LORD Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
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We are told in the Word of God that one of the manifestations of the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues! This sign was not just for the apostles, but for all who would believe in Jesus Christ!
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Mark 16:15-17 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
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And these signs shall follow them that believe; In My Name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues. As promised by Jesus, after He ascended to the Father, He sent His Spirit!
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Acts 2:1-4 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
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And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
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These tongues were actually spoken and heard by those gathered for Pentecost in their own languages! Was the miracle in the tongue or in the hearing? We aren’t told here, but it was the work of the Holy Spirit!
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Joel had prophesied that this would happen, and it did, just as he said it would! His Spirit would be poured out! My understanding of scripture is that this will not cease until Jesus returns; until the day of the LORD!
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Acts 2:11-13,15-21 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.
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For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh:
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And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on My servants and on My handmaidens I will pour out in those days of My Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
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And your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on My servants and on My handmaidens I will pour out in those days of My Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
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And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the LORD come:
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And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the Name of the LORD shall be saved. The people marveled at what they heard, as God was being glorified in their own languages, as they heard about the wonderful works of God!
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Later the Holy Spirit was poured out on some Gentiles that Peter was preaching the Word of God to. The LORD did this to show the disciples that His salvation through Jesus would be available to all who would call upon His Name!
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Acts 10:44-48 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the Word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
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And he commanded them to be baptized in the Name of the LORD. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. Some had believed the preaching of John the Baptist about Jesus and had repented of their sins and been baptized, but had never heard about the Holy Spirit!
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Paul taught them and they were baptized in the Name of Jesus! Paul prayed for them and they received the Holy Spirit, and spoke with tongues and prophesied!
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Acts 19:1-6 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?
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And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
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Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on Him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
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When they heard this, they were baptized in the Name of the LORD Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
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Paul wrote about the coming together of the body of Christ and about what would happen each time they gathered in His Name! These accounts look little like most church gatherings today!
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This coming together was to be a time of participation! The Holy Spirit would move on the people gathered and distribute gifts as He chose! Let’s look at what Paul wrote by the Holy Spirit!
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1 Corinthians 11:18-20 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
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When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. Please note Paul told the church to desire spiritual gifts! He also told them that he prayed with the Spirit, and he sang with the Spirit!
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I believe there is a distinction here! In the church service there would be a tongue and an interpretation, but each believer as Jude told us would also personally pray in the Spirit, and as Paul adds, sing in the Spirit!
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This would be for our own edification and building up our own faith! 1 Corinthians 14:1-6,9-33 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God:
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For no man understandeth him; howbeit in the Spirit he speaketh mysteries. But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
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I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
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Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?
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[9] So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.
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Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
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Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
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What is it then? I will pray with the Spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the Spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
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Else when thou shalt bless with the Spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
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I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
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Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear Me, saith the LORD.
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Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.
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If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?
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But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.
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How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation.
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Let all things be done unto edifying. If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
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Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
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And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
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When does the Word of God say these gifts will cease? When the Perfect comes! Who is the only Perfect One? Jesus Christ! We won’t need these any longer when we see Him face to face!
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1 Corinthians 13:1,8-10,12 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
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[8] Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
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But when that which is Perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. [12] For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
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Paul speaks more about the distribution of gifts by the Spirit moving in a gathering of believers here! 1 Corinthians 12:10-11,28-31 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues;
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To another the interpretation of tongues: But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as He will.
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[28] And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
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Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
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Jesus said we would do the works that He did while on this earth, and even greater works than He did! Dear beloved, how can we do these greater works without all the power of His Holy Spirit doing them through us? We can’t!
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John 14:12,16-17,26 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.
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[16] And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of Truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
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[26] 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.
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Have you been told these gifts aren’t for you, but were only for a certain group of people, or that they ended? That’s not what the Word of God says! Be careful that you don’t blaspheme the Holy Spirit by denying His Work!
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Matthew 12:31-32 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
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And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
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Mark 3:29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.
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His Holy Spirit was given so that we could be witnesses for Him! We are to be bold witnesses for Him and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ until He returns!
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Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
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Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the Word of God with boldness.
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Another very important function of the Holy Spirit is that when we don’t know how to pray, when we pray in the Spirit, He intercedes for us!
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Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
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And He that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. Receive His Living Waters! Pray in the Holy Spirit! Don’t quench Him or grieve Him by your unbelief!
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Many people believe they can’t pray in tongues because they’ve asked for this gift and it didn’t come. The Holy Spirit is in you, He won’t overpower you and force you to speak!
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Just open your mouth, yield to Him, and begin to speak what He brings to your lips! You will experience His Living Waters flowing out from your innermost being! #EyesOnHim
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@reSeeIt save thread
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What Evidence Is There? If you were brought to trial and accused of being a Christian; a follower of Jesus Christ, would there be enough evidence to convict you?
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Matthew 10:18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for My sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. What do people see when they look at your actions? What words come out of your mouth? How do you dress? What do you imprint on your body?
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What would be seen and heard if you thought no one was watching? What if even your thoughts and imaginations could be known? There’s a very alarming story Ezekiel tells of the Spirit of the LORD showing him what He saw among men who were the religious leaders of his day!
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He saw what these men did, and even what they thought and imagined, when they thought no one could see them! We also see in the story, women worshipping idols. They all thought no one saw them, but nothing is hidden from the eyes of the LORD!
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Let’s take the time to read this story in its entirety! Ezekiel 8:1-18 And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the LORD GOD fell there upon me.
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Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the appearance of His loins even downward, fire; and from His loins even upward, as the appearance of brightness, as the colour of amber. And He put forth the form of an hand, and took me by a lock of mine head;
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And the Spirit lifted me up between the earth and the heaven, and brought me in the visions of God to Jerusalem, to the door of the inner gate that looketh toward the north; where was the seat of the image of jealousy, which provoketh to jealousy.
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And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel was there, according to the vision that I saw in the plain. Then said He unto me, Son of man, lift up thine eyes now the way toward the north.
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So I lifted up mine eyes the way toward the north, and behold northward at the gate of the altar this image of jealousy in the entry. He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do?
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Even the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from My sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations. And He brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold a hole in the wall.
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Then said He unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door. And He said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.
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So I went in and saw; and behold every form of creeping things, and abominable beasts, and all the idols of the house of Israel, pourtrayed upon the wall round about.
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And there stood before them seventy men of the ancients of the house of Israel, and in the midst of them stood Jaazaniah the son of Shaphan, with every man his censer in his hand; and a thick cloud of incense went up.
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Then said He unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, The LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth.
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He said also unto me, Turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations that they do. Then He brought me to the door of the gate of the LORD'S house which was toward the north; and, behold, there sat women weeping for Tammuz.
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Then said He unto me, Hast thou seen this, O son of man? turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations than these. And He brought me into the inner court of the LORD'S house, and, behold, at the door of the temple of the LORD,
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Between the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men, with their backs toward the temple of the LORD, and their faces toward the east; and they worshipped the sun toward the east. Then He said unto me, Hast thou seen this, O son of man?
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Is it a light thing to the house of Judah that they commit the abominations which they commit here? for they have filled the land with violence, and have returned to provoke me to anger: and, lo, they put the branch to their nose.
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Therefore will I also deal in fury: Mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in Mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them.
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When we look around at those who openly confess to be followers of Jesus Christ today we see many who say the right words, but their actions; or the fruit in their lives show little to no difference than that of the world!
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If this is what they portray openly, it can only be imagined what they do in secret! People who both bless the LORD, and curse others in the next breath! These things ought not so to be!
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James 3:8-10 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
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Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
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People who remain silent about sin! Where are the courageous men and women willing to cry out against the abominations not only in the world, but in places called houses of worship?
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Jesus drove out the money changers from the temple! How many places of worship, how many so-called ministers of the LORD, are making merchandise in the places they call houses of worship?
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John 2:13-16 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
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And when He had made a scourge of small cords, He drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
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And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not My Father's house an house of merchandise. How can people who claim to be His cry out against these abominations when they are partaking in them themselves?
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So, instead of speaking out against sin, they remain silent not wanting to be called intolerant, or in some cases not wanting to draw attention to their own sin!
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Paul reproved the church for not speaking out and even turning over to Satan, the ones committing sexual sin in the church at Corinth!
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The so called church today is filled with all kinds of sexual sin and abomination, but most still remain silent! To each his own they say; that’s between them and God! It should not be so!
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1 Corinthians 5:1-6 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.
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And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,
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In the Name of our LORD Jesus Christ, when ye are together, and my spirit, with the power of our LORD Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the LORD Jesus. Your glorying is not good.
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Beloved, what evidence would there be to convict you of being one who walks with the LORD? Would you be released for lack of evidence? One day we will stand before the high court of Heaven, what will the verdict be? Will you hear well done?
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Matthew 25:21 His LORD said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy LORD.
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Or will you hear, depart from Me? Matthew 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto Me, LORD, LORD, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven.
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Many will say to Me in that day, LORD, LORD, have we not prophesied in Thy Name? and in Thy Name have cast out devils? and in Thy Name done many wonderful works. And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity. #EyesOnHim
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@reSeeIt save thread
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Be Perfect! When we examine our hearts, our thoughts, our actions, we find we are far from perfect, yet we are told to be perfect! How can we accomplish this perfection? Beloved, in our own human frailty, we can’t! It is impossible!
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There is only One, Who lived life in the flesh, in perfect obedience to God! That One was Jesus Christ! Hebrews 4:14-16 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
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For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
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What made Noah a perfect man? He was just and he walked with God, but we see in the story of Noah a man who heard and obeyed the Word of God, even if his obedience looked foolish to those around him!
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Noah built a huge ark, and brought animals into it, for a flood he said was coming! He did this when it had never rained upon the earth! Genesis 6:9 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.
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Abraham was told to be perfect, and according to God’s standard of perfection — obedience at all costs, he was! He took his beloved son, Isaac, to be sacrificed to God, at His command!
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Genesis 22:2-3 And He said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
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And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.
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God gave commands to Moses to give to His people, so that they would be perfect with the LORD! Here are some of His commands. Deuteronomy 18:10-13 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire,
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Or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD:
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And because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee. Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God. It is God Who perfects us! 2 Samuel 22:33 God is my strength and power: and He maketh my way perfect.
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Remember how Isaiah felt when he stood before the throne of the LORD? In the Light of the LORD, he saw all his imperfections! He didn’t feel worthy to be a spokesman for God!
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Isaiah 6:5-8 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.
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Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar: And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.
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Also I heard the voice of the LORD, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
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When we receive Jesus as our Savior, our sins are cleansed by His blood! When the LORD, looks at us He sees the blood of Jesus! He was perfect; without spot, and blameless!
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1 Peter 1:18-19 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a Lamb without blemish and without spot:
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We become clean in His eyes by keeping the ways of the LORD, and not wickedly departing from our God! Psalm 18:19-24 He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because He delighted in me.
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The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath He recompensed me. For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God. For all His judgments were before me, and I did not put away His statutes from me.
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I was also upright before Him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity. Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His eyesight.
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We may see ourselves as unworthy sinners, because we know our human frailties, but the LORD looks at our heart! He chose to use David, because of his heart!
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1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
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The LORD searches the whole earth to find those whose hearts are perfect toward Him! He will use such a person, to show His strength through them!
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2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him.
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The LORD doesn’t choose those wise, and strong by the world’s standards, but those with perfect hearts in His eyes! Beloved, if we wait to be used by the LORD until we feel perfect, or until others see us as perfect, we will have a very long wait!
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1 Corinthians 1:26-31 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise;
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And God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
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That no flesh should glory in His presence. But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, Who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the LORD.
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Job was another man the LORD called perfect! Why? Because he feared God and abstained from evil! He walked in obedience to the LORD! Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
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What can cause one to turn from a perfect heart towards God? We see in the case of Satan, once called Lucifer that the sins of pride and rebellion turned his heart from the LORD!
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Ezekiel 28:15,17 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. [17] Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness:
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I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee. Isaiah 14:12-15 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
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For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
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Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. We must continue to walk in obedience to the LORD, and not give in to the lusts of our flesh! We can do so only as we yield our lives to His Spirit; as we walk in obedience to Him!
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Romans 6:12-13 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin:
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But yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. As we walk in His Spirit, He will perfect us in His Love! He will conform us to His image, as we walk in His Light!
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We can’t keep His Word perfectly, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try! 1 John 2:3-6 And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He that saith, I know Him, and keepeth not His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
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But whoso keepeth His Word, in him verily is the Love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in Him. He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked.
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How did He walk, beloved? He walked in perfection! God allows trials and tests in our lives to perfect us! James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
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But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Be perfect! Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. #EyesOnHim
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We Have This Treasure! When we become a child of God through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ, He comes to live in us! As we learned in His Word, all He is, comes to take up residence in His child! Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!
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John 14:23-26 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My Words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him.
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He that loveth Me not keepeth not My sayings: and the Word which ye hear is not Mine, but the Father's Which sent Me. These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
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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.
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All three persons of the Trinity, and all His power lives in us! It’s almost too much to fathom isn’t it? I remember the first time I realized this powerful Truth! I was in a home Bible study and we were studying Paul’s letter to the church at Rome!
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It was like a light came on inside of me, and His Word dropped from my head into my heart! The power that raised Jesus from the grave was in me!
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Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by His Spirit that dwelleth in you.
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Beloved, think about what this means! The same power that raised Jesus dead body from the grave dwells in His children! His Word — Jesus, is alive and active in us!
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John 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, He will keep My Words: and My Father will love him, and WE will come unto him, and make Our abode with him.
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How could we do the things He has commanded us to do without His power living and working in us and through us? We couldn’t do so!
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Mark 16:15-18 And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe;
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In My Name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
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John 14:11-21 Believe Me that I Am in the Father, & the Father in Me: or else believe Me for the very works' sake. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; & greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.
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And whatsoever ye shall ask in My Name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in My Name, I will do it. If ye love Me, keep My commandments.
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And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of Truth; Whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him:
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But ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth Me no more; but ye see Me: because I live, ye shall live also.
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At that day ye shall know that I Am in My Father, and ye in Me, and I in you. He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him.
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The magicians sorcerers had limited power, given to them by Satan, but only the power of God can produce Life! We read about some who wanted to purchase the power they saw working through Jesus’ disciples!
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But His power cannot be purchased it is given freely to His children; who walk in obedience to His Word! Acts 8:18-20 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,
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Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
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You see beloved, even Satan and his demons can mimic the works of God to a point, but only our Father, through His Son, and His Spirit can produce Life!
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Don’t be deceived by those who come in His Name claiming they are His! The Word of God says, be careful that the light in you is not darkness!
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Luke 11:34-35 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.
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There will be those who do works in His Name, & He will say to them, depart from Me, I never knew you! Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy Name? & in Thy Name have cast out devils? & in Thy Name done many wonderful works?
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And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity. Mark 13:22-23 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
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But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things. He gave us His true power, in these earthly bodies; or as Paul describes them here; earthen vessels, that it would be evident this power was from Him and not us! So that He alone would be glorified!
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2 Corinthians 4:6-7 For God, Who commanded the Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the Light of the Knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
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But we have this Treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. In order to produce His Life in us, and for us to share this Life with others, we must die! What a paradox!
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We must die to ourselves, and to pride, so He alone is glorified! A child of God will be marked by humility! A child of God will give Him all the glory!
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John 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
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Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, Who loved me, and gave Himself for me.
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If all the fullness of the divine nature of God is in His children, why don’t we see more of His power manifested? Perhaps, it is because we don’t realize this truth? Perhaps, we’ve been told by a teacher along the way, we don’t have that power? Perhaps it is unbelief?
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Do these things nullify His Word? No, His Word is still Truth! Romans 3:3-4 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar.
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Matthew 13:58 And He did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. Jesus spoke to His disciples about this unbelief even in themselves in this story of the demon possessed son!
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Matthew 17:15-21 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. And I brought him to Thy disciples, and they could not cure him.
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Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to Me. And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
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Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief:
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For verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
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His power is without limit, beloved, but we must have faith and believe! We must act on this belief as well! Mark 9:24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, LORD, I believe; help Thou mine unbelief.
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I’ve told you the story before of the time I stopped breathing as a baby, but maybe you missed it, so I’ll close with it again.
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A time to pray and to believe! My Mom and Dad lived on a farm when I was a child. I was the youngest of 4 children. She was often home alone caring for us. She tells a story of when I was a baby and quit breathing.
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She couldn’t get me to start, so she called some neighbors down the road and told them the situation. She asked if she could come by and get them and ride with her to the hospital.
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When she arrived at their house, she honked her horn, but no one came out, finally she rushed in with me and found they were on their knees praying. Suddenly I started breathing!
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LORD, help us to pray and believe Your Word, that You will do the things You’ve said You will do in us and through us! Thank You that we have this treasure in earthen vessels that You might show the excellency of Your power in Jesus Name!
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Luke 17:5 And the apostles said unto the LORD, Increase our faith. LORD, we believe, help our unbelief! #EyesOnHim
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Where Are His Watchmen? Will you be a watchman? In the Word of God we read about watchmen who would go up and watch for the enemy, and also to watch for those bringing news! Here is one such account of a man bringing news!
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2 Samuel 18:24-26 And David sat between the two gates: and the watchman went up to the roof over the gate unto the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold a man running alone. And the watchman cried, and told the king.
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And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near. And the watchman saw another man running: and the watchman called unto the porter, and said, Behold another man running alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings.
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Isaiah 21:5-9 Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield. For thus hath the LORD said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.
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And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and a chariot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed: And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:
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And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen. And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her gods He hath broken unto the ground.
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The watchman in this account from Isaiah proclaimed the tragic end of Babylon, which initially fell to the Assyrians in 689 B.C. and again to the Persians in 539 B.C.
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Yet Isaiah’s prediction looked forward to the ultimate fall of the great enemy of God, as we see in these passages below from Revelation.
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Revelation 14:8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
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Revelation 18:2-4 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
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For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.
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And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, My people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Who are the watchmen today who are warning the people of the LORD to come out of Babylon?
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So many are asleep, or have been caught up in the things of this world! Even caught up in a religious system, that does lip service to God, but their hearts are far from the LORD!
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1 John 2:15-29 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
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For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
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They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
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But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. I have not written unto you because ye know not the Truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the Truth. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ?
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He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning.
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If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. And this is the promise that He hath promised us, even eternal life. These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
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But the anointing which ye have received of Him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is Truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in Him.
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And now, little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. If ye know that He is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of Him.
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Do you know those who are only doing lip service to God? They say they are His, but the fruits in their lives say something else! They follow the teachings of man instead of obeying the commandments of the LORD! They go to men for answers, instead of going to His Word!
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Matthew 15:8-9 This people draweth nigh unto Me with their mouth, and honoureth Me with their lips; but their heart is far from Me. But in vain they do worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
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Where are the watchmen who will warn these to flee from the wrath to come? Where are those who will cry out? Who will sound the trumpet to warn His people?
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Ezekiel 33:1-11 Again the Word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:
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If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people; Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
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He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul. But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned;
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If the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand. So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel;
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Therefore thou shalt hear the Word at My mouth, and warn them from Me. When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
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Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.
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Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live?
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Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
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So many today are like these watchmen! Consumed with their own desires! Like dogs asleep, not barking to warn! They are like those who say, Jesus isn’t coming back anytime soon; they’ve been saying that His return is imminent for years! Eat, drink, and be merry!
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Yet their destruction will come in one day! Isaiah 56:10-12 His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.
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Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.
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Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
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For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the LORD so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
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But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of Light, and the children of the Day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
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For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. But let us, who are of the Day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
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For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our LORD Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:9-15 The LORD is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish,
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But that all should come to repentance. But the day of the LORD will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
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Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God,
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Wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
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Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
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And account that the longsuffering of our LORD is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you.
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Who are the watchmen warning of His coming? Are you watching beloved? Are you telling others the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ? Are you warning others that we have an enemy seeking our destruction?
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1 Peter 5:8-9 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
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John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I Am come that they might have Life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
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Will you be a sentinel; a watchmen on the tower? Watching for a Word from the LORD to bring to others? Watching for the enemy, to warn? Watching for the signs we are given that will proceed the coming of our LORD Jesus Christ?
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Proverbs 8:34-35 Blessed is the man that heareth Me, watching daily at My gates, waiting at the posts of My doors. For whoso findeth Me findeth Life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
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Isaiah 62:6-7 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, And give Him no rest, till He establish, and till He make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
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Be a Watchman for the LORD! Mark 13:35-37 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the Master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly He find you sleeping. What I say unto you I say unto all, WATCH. #EyesOnHim
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Words Are Important! How important are the words we speak? We will be justified or condemned by the words of our mouth!
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Matthew 12:35-37 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: & an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
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For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. We are told to choose the words we speak very carefully! We are even told to choose carefully who we speak to! We are not to speak to fools, or cast our pearls before swine!
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Proverbs 23:9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
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We are to be slow to speak! I’m sure you’ve heard this saying, God gave you two ears, and one mouth, so you should listen twice as much as you speak! James 1:18-20 Of His own will begat He us with the Word of Truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
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Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. There is a time to speak, and a time to be silent! Often we pray and spend all the time talking!
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I know I’m guilty of this myself! We need to take time to be silent before the LORD, and let Him speak to us! Ecclesiastes 3:7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak.
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Ecclesiastes 5:2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.
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Beloved, the words that come out of our mouths should be pure; they should glorify the LORD! He has cleansed our lips, and made us pure by the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ! We are to be His spokesman on this earth!
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Jeremiah 1:9 Then the LORD put forth His hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put My Words in thy mouth.
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Isaiah 59:21 As for Me, this is My covenant with them, saith the LORD; My Spirit that is upon thee, and My Words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth,
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Nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever. Psalm 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.
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1 Peter 1:15-19 But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I Am holy.
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And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
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Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a Lamb without blemish and without spot.
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What words are coming out of your mouth? Are your words speaking excellent things; right things; true things? Are you speaking perverse things? Proverbs 8:6-8 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
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For my mouth shall speak Truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
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A child of God is to put aside all evil, and filthy language. We are to speak words that edify man, and glorify God! To not do so grieves the Holy Spirit!
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Ephesians 4:29-32 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
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Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
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Colossians 3:8-10,17 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
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And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of Him that created him: [17] And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.
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Our words; in particular our confession of faith in the LORD Jesus Christ are vitally important! Romans 10:8-11 But what saith it? The Word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the Word of faith, which we preach;
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That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
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For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed. But how are we to respond to those who offend us, persecute us, and say all kinds of evil against us? Are we to just take it?
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We are not to just take a wrong suffered beloved, but rather we are to bless the one who has wronged us! We are told specifically not to curse them! Romans 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
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Are you able to keep angry, hateful, and hurtful words from coming out of your mouth? It’s not easy, but as we yield our lives and our tongues to Him, His Spirit will help us!
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James 3:2-13 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.
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Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth. Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things.
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Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
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For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
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Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
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Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
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Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
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Did you read that? Listen again, because it’s very important! How can we bless God with the words of our mouth and turn right around and curse men? He says, these things ought not to be so!
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We also must ensure we do not blaspheme the Holy Spirit with our words! Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is when you take the true work of the Holy Spirit and you speak evil of it, attributing His work to the devil. Jesus talked about it here!
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Matthew 12:22-24;31-34 Then was brought unto Him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and He healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?
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But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. [31] Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men:
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But the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him,
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Neither in this world, neither in the world to come. Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
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O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
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I hope you see that our words are important! Words are powerful! With Words, this world and everything in it was brought into existence! How many times in Genesis to we read, and God said!
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It would be good to remember the song many of us learned as children, Oh be careful little mouth what you say! For the Father up above is looking down in love, oh be careful little mouth what you say!
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David said it this way! Let this be your prayer today, beloved child of God! Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my Strength, and my Redeemer. #EyesOnHim
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These Three Are One! From Genesis to Revelation we are shown our triune God! Genesis 1:1-2 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.
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And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. God created, and His Spirit; the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters!
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Genesis 1:26-27 And God said, Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
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So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them. God said, Let Us make man in Our image! This is the first place we see God reference what we now refer to as the Trinity!
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We know from John that the Word — Jesus Christ was there at Creation. John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Same was in the beginning with God.
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All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made. In Him was Life; and the Life was the Light of men. And the Light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended It not.
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There is one scripture passage in particular, that clearly lays out the Trinity! Verse seven below, is completely omitted from most versions of the Bible, but not the KJV! It is a very important scripture!
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1 John 5:7-15 For there are Three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and These Three are One. [8] And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
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If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which He hath testified of His Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the Witness in himself:
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He that believeth not God hath made Him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of His Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal Life, and this Life is in His Son.
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He that hath the Son hath Life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not Life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the Name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal Life, and that ye may believe on the Name of the Son of God.
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And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us: And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.
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The Godhead is the divine nature of God existing in Three Persons! Colossians 2:8-9 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
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For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Beloved, when we are born again the Spirit of God comes to live inside of us! The entire triune God!
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Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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John 14:23-26 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My Words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him.
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He that loveth Me not keepeth not My sayings: and the Word which ye hear is not Mine, but the Father's Which sent Me. These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
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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.
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We will make our abode with him! They will take up residence in the believer! The same Spirit Who raised Jesus dead body from the grave lives inside each believer!
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John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, Whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of Truth, Which proceedeth from the Father, He shall testify of Me.
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Romans 8:9-11 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His. And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is Life because of righteousness.
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But if the Spirit of Him That raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by His Spirit that dwelleth in you.
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Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; Which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
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Jesus prayed this beautiful prayer for all who would believe in Him; He prayed it for you beloved! Take the time to read all of John 17! John 17:9-11,20-21 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which Thou hast given Me; for they are Thine.
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And all Mine are Thine, and Thine are Mine; and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to Thee. Holy Father, keep through Thine own Name those whom Thou hast given Me, that they may be one, as We are.
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[20] Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on Me through their word; That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that Thou hast sent Me.
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Jesus submitted to the will of God by taking on human flesh, suffering, and dying for our sins! Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith;
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Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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Luke 22:41-42 And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if Thou be willing, remove this cup from Me: nevertheless not My will, but Thine, be done.
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Philippians 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a Name which is above every Name:
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That at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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We know all prophecy was given by the Spirit of God! 2 Peter 1:19-21 We have also a more sure Word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a Light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the Day Star arise in your hearts:
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Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
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As I said, we see the Trinity from Genesis to Revelation! This passage in Revelation shows us the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Revelation 19:10-16 And I fell at His feet to worship Him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not:
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I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy.
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And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and He that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He doth judge and make war.
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His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns; and He had a Name written, that no man knew, but He Himself. And He was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood:
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And His Name is called The Word of God. And the armies which were in heaven followed Him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of His mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it He should smite the nations:
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And He shall rule them with a rod of iron: and He treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He hath on His vesture and on His thigh a Name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
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Finally beloved, in the end, we see this triune God together in Heaven for eternity! 1 Corinthians 15:22-28 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at His coming.
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Then cometh the end, when He shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when He shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign, till He hath put all enemies under His feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
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For He hath put all things under His feet. But when He saith all things are put under Him, it is manifest that He is excepted Which did put all things under Him.
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And when all things shall be subdued unto Him, then shall the Son also Himself be subject unto Him that put all things under Him, that God may be All in All. #EyesOnHim
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The Good Shepherd! The LORD is our Shepherd, if we are born again! We are His people; the sheep of His pasture!
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Psalm 100:1-3 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before His presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.
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My daughter and her family have sheep. I stepped outside this morning and there were their four sheep standing there bleating, wanting to be fed. As they continued, I thought about how we are compared to sheep in the Word of God!
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Our Good Shepherd feeds us and leads us, He gives us His Bread of Life, and His Living Water! We are dependent on Him to protect us from the wolves who would seek our harm!
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Recently some dogs got into my daughter’s fenced property and destroyed two of their sheep! This had already happened once before to one of their sheep! They had secured their fencing the best way they knew how after the first incident, but still these dogs found a way inside!
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A shepherd in this life might neglect His sheep, or do everything he knew to do as they did, and wolves might still get in and destroy, but our Good Shepherd promises to protect those who follow Him; those who obey His voice! No man can take His sheep from His hand!
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John 10:27-29 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand.
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My Father, which gave them Me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of My Father's hand. Psalm 23 is a beautiful allegory of the relationship between the Good Shepherd and His sheep!
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Psalm 23:1-6 The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His Name's sake.
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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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One of the sheep I saw today was a new baby! Isaiah tells us that our Shepherd feeds His sheep, gathers the babies; or lambs in His arms and holds them close.
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He gently leads those with young! How reassuring that in His grace and mercy He tenderly and gently leads and cares for new babies in Christ!
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Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed His flock like a Shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with His arm, & carry them in His bosom, & shall gently lead those that are with young. Our Good Shepherd supplies all our needs according to His riches! And beloved, His riches are without limit!
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Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Our Good Shepherd —Jesus, gave His life for us! He is the Door for His sheep to come to salvation! There is no other Door; no other Name; no other Way to eternal life!
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John 10:7-15 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I Am the Door of the sheep. All that ever came before Me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
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I Am the Door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I Am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
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I Am the Good Shepherd: the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the Shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catches them, and scattereth the sheep.
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The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I Am the Good Shepherd, and know My sheep, and am known of Mine. As the Father knoweth Me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down My life for the sheep.
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Are you His sheep? If not hear His voice today! Come and follow Him! John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. #EyesOnHim
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Let Me Tell You About My Jesus! Are you weary today? Does your burden feel heavy? Are you sick, are you anxious, are you lonely, are you grieving? What do you need today, beloved? You fill in the blank!
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There’s no need He can’t meet; no darkness too dark that His Light and His Love can’t reach it! He is the Way Maker when there seems to be no way! Nothing is too hard for Him!
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Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
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Jeremiah 32:17-19 Ah LORD! behold, Thou hast made the heaven and the earth by Thy great power and stretched out Arm, and there is nothing too hard for Thee:
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Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of Hosts, is His Name, Great in counsel, and mighty in work:
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For Thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. The scripture below was my Mom’s favorite! Verse six is inscribed on her headstone!
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Philippians 4:6-9 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
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Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. This morning I was driving in the car with my adult daughter and the song below came on! My grandchildren all started singing along!
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What beautiful truths are found in the words! I pray they will encourage you today as they did me! My Jesus! Are you past the point of weary? Is your burden weighing heavy? Is it all too much to carry? Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus.
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Do you feel that empty feeling? ‘Cause shame's done all its stealing; and you're desperate for some healing. Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus.
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He makes a way where there ain't no way. Rises up from an empty grave. Ain't no sinner that He can't save. Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus. His love is strong and His grace is free; and the good news is I know that He can do for you what He's done for me.
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Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus; and let my Jesus change your life! Hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, amen, amen Who can wipe away the tears; From broken dreams and wasted years; and tell the past to disappear? Oh Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus!
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And all the wrong turns that you would go and undo if you could; Who can work it all for your good? Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus! He makes a way where there ain't no way; Rises up from an empty grave. Ain't no sinner that He can't save. Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus!
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Who would take my cross to Calvary? Pay the price for all my guilt? Who would care that much about me? Let my Jesus change your life! Beloved, do you know my Jesus? If not you can know Him as your Savior today! He will do all these things for you that He’s done for me!
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Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I Am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.
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Romans 10:8-11 But what saith it? The Word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the Word of faith, which we preach;
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That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
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For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed. Romans 6:3-8 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?
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Therefore we are buried with Him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
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For if we have been planted together in the likeness of His death, we shall be also in the likeness of His resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
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For He that is dead is freed from sin. Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him. Thank You, my LORD Jesus! #EyesOnHim
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If! Such a small word with such huge implications! What does “If” mean? If is often used in the Word of God as a condition! If you do this, then this will be the result! If you don’t do this, then this will happen!
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There are over 500 occurrences of the word “If” in the New Testament alone! I want to present some of them to you here! I’ll start with the most important as it has to do with where we will spend eternity!
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If we abide in the Vine — Jesus Christ, and keep His commandments, we will not be cast into the fire! John 15:6 If a man abide not in Me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
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[10] If ye keep My commandments, ye shall abide in My love; even as I have kept My Father's commandments, & abide in His love. [14] Ye are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. If what we do in this life; our works, are what He called us to do, we will receive a reward!
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1 Corinthians 3:14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If we don’t defile the temple of God; our bodies, we will not be destroyed!
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1 Corinthians 3:17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
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1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, & ye are not your own?
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For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, & in your spirit, which are God's. We are to abide in His Word! If we don’t, we don’t have God! We aren’t even to allow someone into our homes, or wish them God speed, who brings another doctrine than His Word!
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2 John 1:9-11 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
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If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. Abide means to endure without yielding; to remain stable or fixed in a state; to continue in!
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Beloved, if we are not abiding in His Word, our heart will condemn us! We will know if we are or not! Do we obey Him? Do we love others? Do we forgive? Matthew 6:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
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1 John 3:18-24 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. And hereby we know that we are of the Truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
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Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.
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And this is His commandment, That we should believe on the Name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as He gave us commandment. And he that keepeth His commandments dwelleth in Him, and He in him.
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And hereby we know that He abideth in us, by the Spirit which He hath given us. This abiding in Him must continue until the end; until we die, or until Jesus comes again!
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1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. Then we will inherit eternal life!
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1 John 2:24-25 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. And this is the promise that He hath promised us, even eternal life.
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Every thing that draws us away from Him should be avoided at all costs! Every lust of the flesh and eyes, and the pride of life! Every love for the things of this world!
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1 John 2:16-17 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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Do you say you belong to Him, yet aren’t keeping His commandments? Do you even value what He says enough to read what He has given you in this treasure we call the Bible? How can you walk as Jesus did, if you don’t know how He walked?
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1 John 2:4-6 He that saith, I know Him, and keepeth not His commandments, is a liar, and the Truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth His Word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in Him.
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He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked. Hebrews 10:26-27 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the Truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
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But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. Another very important “If” in the Word is this. If you have faith, and if you believe!
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Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
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Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 1 John 1:7-10 But if we walk in the Light, as He is in the Light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin.
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If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His Word is not in us.
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I’ll end with this “If”! If anyone adds to or takes away from God’s Word, their name will be taken out of the Book of Life! Revelation 22:18-19 For I testify unto every man that heareth the Words of the prophecy of this Book, If any man shall add unto these things,
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God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this Book: And if any man shall take away from the Words of the Book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the Book of Life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this Book.
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Beloved, will you consider the implications of this little word “If”today? If you need to confess your sins to Him, do so!
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If you’re not walking in obedience to Him, repent and do so! Obey, abide, love, forgive, and every other commandment you read in His Word! Walk in His Light! #EyesOnHim
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Where Are You LORD? Do you ever feel like when you pray, your prayers aren’t going anywhere? What is the cause of this blockage that you feel? You cry out to the Lord, but you find no answer; no relief! God feels so far away and His voice silent!
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Perhaps, it’s because there are unconfessed sins in your life! Isaiah 59:1-2 Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
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But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid His face from you, that He will not hear. Ask the LORD to search your heart, snd show you any sin in your life!
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Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. When Nathan confronted David with his sin, he was deeply convicted! This was his response!
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Psalm 51:2-4,7,10-12 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight:
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That Thou mightest be justified when Thou speakest, and be clear when Thou judgest. [7] Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
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[10] Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and uphold me with Thy free Spirit.
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Beloved, the LORD has not left us, but like David our unconfessed sin has broken our fellowship with the LORD! Isaiah speaks of this happening to the people of God! He tells them why they aren’t hearing from God! He hadn’t left them, they had turned from Him.
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They weren’t seeking Him, or His justice and judgement. They were trusting in others and not Him. They were resorting to lies, and the way they spoke (perverse language) was far from God. They sat around thinking of schemes of their own devising.
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Isaiah 59:3-4 For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness.
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None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity. They felt alone and helpless, as if they were groping in darkness! There was no justice or judgment!
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Isaiah 59:9-15 Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, but we walk in darkness.
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We grope for the wall like the blind, and we grope as if we had no eyes: we stumble at noonday as in the night; we are in desolate places as dead men.
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They tried every single thing they could do! They even turned to idols, but the one thing that would bring about the truth and justice they desired, and restore their fellowship with the LORD, they had refused to do!
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Adam and Eve enjoyed sweet fellowship with the LORD in the garden, but when they sinned their fellowship was broken. When they heard God’s voice calling out to them, instead of being joyful and running to greet Him as they had before, they hid!
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Genesis 3:8 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
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Beloved, have your sins separated you from the LORD? Are you asking, where are You, LORD? Do you dread hearing His Word because it convicts you of your sin? Is your fellowship with Him broken?
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The LORD in His mercy brings restoration when we turn to Him in repentance. He covers our sin, as He made skins and covered Adam and Eve. The remedy for our sin is confession, and repentance!
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1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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If your fellowship with the LORD is broken today, turn to Him in repentance and ask Him to forgive you. Ask Him to restore your relationship with Him; to restore the joy of walking and talking with Him!
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We can’t have an intimate relationship with our Father when we are walking in unconfessed sin; when we know what we’re doing is wrong, but we continue doing it anyway!
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Our fellowship is broken much like in our human relationships when there is something that has come between a husband and wife, a child and parent, or brothers, sisters, and friends!
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Beloved, the LORD so desires that His children walk with Him, trust in Him, and depend upon Him! He desires unbroken and unhindered fellowship! He wants you to experience His presence and to hear His voice!
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2 Chronicles 7:13-15 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among My people;
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If My people, which are called by My Name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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Now Mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. #EyesOnHim
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Thread 🧵 There is no easy way to start this I posted a article yesterday on Flynn and his defense fund. I wanted to further sauce it. In pursuit of doing so I came across other court records pertaining to the Flynn’s lawsuit against CNN. I come across exhibit 78. https://t.co/Rb9SiczEP6
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J. Flynn must “Identify all Persons with whom You have commuunincicated regarding Gen Miichael Flynn's legal case, "Flynnfamilyresolve", 2002 Pres Election, and/or QAnon, as describedinParagraph23 of complaint, including but not limited to the following Persons https://t.co/8ZaTzoToKa
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There is a long list of names of many most would recognize. Most names are no contact or short answers. But as I continued to scroll down the list - there is Veronica’s name. The 2020 BBQ where Veronica was invited by Jack Flynn to their home. See video here 👇🏻 https://t.co/d5PuaTBpTz
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To my shock and dismay. But then again at this juncture not so shocking. 😖😢 The version J Flynn provided about Veronica’s visit is vastly different than the information of Veronica’s close friends who were in communication w/her prior & during her trip East. 🧐
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I am not going to get into refuting some of the information and other receipts friends have at this time. For now, please read for yourselves what Jack Flynn wrote about Veronica in his words about her visit to RI. https://t.co/QJEe8me8r3
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“Veronica Wolski lived in Chicago referred to as "the lady on the bridge". She was very supportive of my brother Mike. I was informed by my sister Barbara or possibly Joseph, that Ms. Wolski might be traveling east to visit friends and wanted to stop by to visit Mike.”
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“I was reluctant but decided to let her know if she could make it to the house, for a cookout sometime in late August 2020 she was welcome. She took me up on this offer”
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“When she arrived the day of the cookout in the late afternoon, and before she came inside the house, I purposely met her outside on my driveway to be sure she was safe to have at my home.”
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“She was smoking a cigarette, and I strongly dislike the smell of cigarette smoke. So, first impression was not good. She got talking about Mike's case and I told her this subject was off limits to discuss with me, Mike or anyone while she was here.”
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“This was a family gathering and other than offering support, I wanted her to limit her conversation about that subject and I also let her know that no smoking of any kind was allowed on my property at all.”
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“She reeked and there was no way that was going to be something that was going to happen on my property. During the initial talk, she also informed me she had no place to stay and said she had been sleeping in her car on her way east at truck stops.”
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“Seemingly, indigent with the exception of car and clothes on her back, I was sort of blown away at her lack of foresight in getting a place to stay because summer in Newport is expensive and hotels are booked solid in August.”
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“She was not staying in our home and I felt sort of sorry for her so I made arrangement for her to get a room at a local hotel so she could get a shower and decent place to sleep. She could not afford the hotel, so I paid for the room myself.”
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“Later in the early evening she made it for grill/dinner outside in my back yard, and it was there she presented Mikewith a nice wood carving of the American flag. I let her place a banner on the deck of the house, supportive of Mike and one that may have said “God Bless America"
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“in a similar fashion to what she would place on the bridge she stood on. I cooked dinner for about 30 people, and with the grill out in the backyard with our kitchen inside the house, I have to run back and forth up a set of stairs from the kitchen to the outside cooking area,
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“to get things to prepared for dinner. One time running into the house I noticed the dining room table had a box with lot of stickers and laid out on the table. Some said "CNN Sucks" and some said something about Qanon.”
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“I found it odd and sort of funny this stuff was laid out there, sort of joked with a few people about it, and I believe someone took a few photos that I don't have. Apparently, Ms. Wolski brought these with her and unbeknownst to me she was an avid Qanon advocate.”
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“It was not until that moment during the evening I realized Veronica was a proponent of this movement. I was busy getting dinner ready, and went on with cooking dinner and really thought no more of it. The night ended as normal; everyone went home.”
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“But I did invite whoever was around for breakfast before we went our separate ways. Ms. Wolski came by and afterwards I went for a walk with her down to the beach area near the house to show her the neighborhood we grew up in.”
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“While walking, she started in on a discussion about the Q stuff with me. I told her in no uncertain terms I was not a believer in this movement and others in the family were not at all either.”
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“I clearly let her know in no uncertain terms I was not; nor was anyone my family remotely interested in this movement. She left before noon, but she also left a box of her Qanon paraphernalia at my house.”
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“I recall it clearly because it stunk up the dining room like cigarette smoke. I spoke to Leslie, who quickly threw the box and everything in it into the trash.” End Transcript.
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Only Jesus! There is only One Name given under Heaven by which men can be saved! That Name is Jesus Christ!
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Acts 4:10-12 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Whom ye crucified, Whom God raised from the dead, even by Him doth this man stand here before you whole.
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This is the Stone which was set at nought of you builders, Which is become the Head of the Corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other Name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
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Our eyes were never meant to be set on anyone or anything other than the LORD! David knew this truth! He said in this Psalm that He was looking to heaven; to the LORD for all his help! Psalm 121:1-8 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
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My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
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The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
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There is a reason the LORD, through Paul gave us passages like the ones below! Was it to show that baptism is not a commandment from the LORD? No, it was to show us that we should not follow any man, no matter who they are!
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Only Jesus Christ is worthy to be followed and emulated! All others are mere fallible men! Only Jesus is infallible! Only Jesus will never fail you, or lead you astray! Only Jesus can save you!
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1 Corinthians 1:12-13,26-31 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
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[26] For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
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But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
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And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in His presence.
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But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, Who of God is made unto us Wisdom, and Righteousness, and Sanctification, and Redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the LORD. We are all labourers together with God! No one is to be above another!
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1 Corinthians 3:3-11 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
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Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the LORD gave to every man? I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
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Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. For we are labourers together with God:
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Ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon.
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But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the only Way to salvation and deliverance only comes in His Name!
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John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. Beloved, this is also the reason we are told not to use titles like rabbi, pastor, master, or call anyone on earth father, except our Father in Heaven!
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We are all brothers and sisters in the LORD! Matthew 23:1-12 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to His disciples, Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works:
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For they say, and do not. For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
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But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
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But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
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But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Jesus Christ Himself told us clearly who we were to follow!
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John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 12:26 If any man serve Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall also My servant be: if any man serve Me, him will My Father honour.
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Eighteen times in the New Testament we read the Words of Jesus, “follow Me”! Do you recall the story of the seven sons of Sceva. They saw the disciples casting out evil spirits in Jesus Name, and thought they would use His Name to do so themselves!
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The problem wasn’t that a child of God has no authority over devils, it was that they were not born again, therefore, they had no authority in Jesus Name! See what happened below?
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Acts 19:13-17 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the Name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, & chief of the priests, which did so.
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And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
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And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the Name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
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The evil spirits know when a person has the authority to cast them out! They knew Jesus, they had heard about Paul and knew him; but they knew these exorcists had no authority in Jesus Name!
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Scripture is very clear that all who believe in Jesus for salvation have the authority to cast out devils! Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In My Name shall they cast out devils.
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John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.
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Did Paul call himself Apostle Paul in the Bible? No, he referred to himself as Paul, a prisoner and minister of Jesus Christ! He had the position of Apostle, but you won’t find him called Apostle Paul, in the Word; only Paul, an apostle!
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Ephesians 3:1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven;
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Whereof I Paul am made a minister. 1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
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Galatians 1:1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, Who raised Him from the dead;) Beloved, who are you trusting in? Who are you looking to? Who are you following? If your answer is anyone other than Jesus, it’s the wrong answer!
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To help you discern who you are truly following, ask yourself this — Who do I spend my time promoting? Who do I talk about? Who do I tell others about? Who do I get excited about? Is it a man? Or is it the LORD Jesus Christ? I hope you answer is — Only Jesus! #EyesOnHim
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What Will Remain? When we stand one day before the LORD, what will remain? 1 Corinthians 3:11-14 For other Foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
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Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
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2 Corinthians 5:9-10 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
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Beloved when you consider your life, what have you done; more importantly right now; what are you doing that will have eternal value? Every work done in the flesh, and for vain glory will be burned up! The only thing that will remain are those things we did for His Kingdom!
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Galatians 5:25-26 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
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There will come a day where all the earth and the works here will be burned up! The wheat and the tares grow together for now, but in the day He comes in His indignation, He will gather the tares first, and they will be burned up!
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Jesus told His disciples this truth in the parable below! Matthew 13:37-43 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of Man; The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
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The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.
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The Son of man shall send forth His angels, and they shall gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
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Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. Will you remain steadfast and abide in Him to the end? Will you be faithful when He returns?
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Luke 18:8 I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of Man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth?
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Hebrews 6:4-12 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good Word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
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If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put Him to an open shame.
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For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
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But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward His Name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
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And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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Are you living a holy life? Are you telling others about Jesus, and spreading the gospel? Are you doing the works of Jesus? What are you doing beloved that has lasting value? What are you doing of those things He tells us to do in His Word?
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2 Peter 3:10-14,16-17 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
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Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God,
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Wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
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Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
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As also in all His epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
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Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
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The story of Moses leading God’s people out of bondage is written here for our example! Some of His children lusted after things of the flesh, and turned to idols!
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These children of God were given to drink of the Rock — Jesus Christ, yet they still turned from the LORD! They saw miracle after miracle, and were supernaturally provided for!
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These things were written as an example and a warning to us, to take heed we think we will stand, lest we also get caught up in the things of this world, and fall!
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1 Corinthians 10:1-12 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
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And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
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But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
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Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
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Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.
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Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
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Are you following the LORD, or are you following man? Have you made some person or some thing an idol? Ask the LORD to search your heart today as you think about what would remain of what you’ve done and are doing, when every work is judged!
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Romans 14:10-12 We shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
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Revelation 20:11-15 And I saw a great white throne, and Him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
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And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the Books were opened: and another Book was opened, which is the Book of Life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
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And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire.
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This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. #EyesOnHim
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Not My Will But Yours! Are you willing to drink the cup that Jesus drank? Complete obedience to the LORD requires that we lay aside all human desires! It means complete surrender and abandon to His will!
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Matthew 20:22 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
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If we live according to His Word, and walk with Him, we will be hated as He was hated! Are you willing to be hated by all men, even those closest to you?
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Matthew 10:16-22 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
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And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for My sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
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For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.
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And ye shall be hated of all men for My Name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Jesus knew when He came to this earth, that the path ahead of Him would not be easy! He knew He would not be received by many that He came to save!
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He knew He would be mocked, and ridiculed, called a devil, be beaten, and forsaken, yet beloved, He did it anyway! He accepted God’s will for His life! He was willing to say, not My will, but Thine!
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Matthew 26:39,42 And He went a little further, and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt.
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[42] He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if this cup may not pass away from Me, except I drink it, Thy will be done.
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If we are to follow in the steps of Jesus, we too must be willing to empty ourselves, lay aside the desires of our flesh, and say, LORD, not my will, but Your Will be done!
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Philippians 2:5-8 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Peter wanted to act out in the flesh, and stop God’s will from being carried out, but Jesus told him to put away his sword!
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John 18:11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which My Father hath given Me, shall I not drink it?
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When we are attacked, we must remember what Jesus went through for us, lest we grow weary and react in our flesh! We must remember He suffered everything we will suffer, yet without sin! He will give us the grace; the strength to go through whatever we face for His Name’s sake!
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Hebrews 4:15-16 For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
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Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.
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Isaiah describes the suffering Messiah! Take the time to read all of Isaiah 53! Isaiah 53:3-5 He is despised and rejected of men; a Man of Sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
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Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.
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Jesus could have stayed in Heaven, but He willingly came to die for you! He could have called ten thousand angels to come and rescue Him! After all, He claimed to be from God! He claimed to be the King of the Jews!
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Matthew 27:11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked Him, saying, Art Thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.
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Matthew 27:29-31,34,37 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head, and a reed in His right hand: and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
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And they spit upon Him, and took the reed, and smote Him on the head. And after that they had mocked Him, they took the robe off from Him, and put His own raiment on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him.
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[34] They gave Him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when He had tasted thereof, He would not drink. [37] And set up over His head His accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
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Beloved, are you willing as Jesus was to drink this cup? He was able to do it because He looked beyond the suffering He would endure, to the joy set before Him!
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Hebrews 12:1-3 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
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Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. #EyesOnHim
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Why Am I Here? Am I here on this earth by some random chance, or was I placed here, at this time intentionally?
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We are witness in John’s vision to a scene from the throne room of God! The elders in this revelation tell us that God created us for His pleasure! It pleased Him to create man in His image! He created all things for His pleasure; or by His will!
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Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created.
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Genesis 1:26-28,31 And God said, Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
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So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it:
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And have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. [31] And God saw every thing that He had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
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The Creator of all that exists has called us His friend, if we walk with Him and obey Him willingly, and from our hearts! John 15:14-16 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his Lord doeth:
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But I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of My Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain:
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That whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in My Name, He may give it you. Moses and Abraham were called friends of God! Why? Because they loved and honored their Creator, being willing to go where He asked them to go, and do what He asked them to do!
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James 2:23 Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. Exodus 33:11 And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend.
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Beloved, the LORD could have created people, and forced them to love and obey Him, but He desired us to have the ability to choose for ourselves! By giving man free will, the LORD knew that some He called friend, would betray Him! But it was His good pleasure to do so anyway!
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Psalm 41:9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of My bread, hath lifted up his heel against Me.
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Matthew 26:14-16,47-50 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver Him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
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And from that time he sought opportunity to betray Him. [47] And while He yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
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Now he that betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is He: hold Him fast. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Master; and kissed Him.
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And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took Him. We are created to glorify God; that He might show His great power to us, and through us!
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Isaiah 43:1-7 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and He that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine.
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When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I Am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour:
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I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. Since thou wast precious in My sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. Fear not: for I Am with thee:
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I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west; I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring My sons from far, and My daughters from the ends of the earth;
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Even every one that is called by My Name: for I have created him for My glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. He created us to show forth to the world, and to the principalities and powers the unsearchable riches He has given to us in Christ Jesus!
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Ephesians 3:7-12 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of His power.
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Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God,
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Who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
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According to the eternal purpose which He purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: in Whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of Him.
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When we live our lives in obedience to Him, denying worldly lusts, and the lusts of the flesh, we are recognizing the sacrifice, and great love the LORD showed to us by sending His only Son, Jesus, to die for our sins!
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We are responding to His love, by our obedience, and by telling others about what He’s done! We are showing forth His praises until Jesus returns! He is that Blessed Hope we await!
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Titus 2:11-15 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
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Looking for that Blessed Hope, and the glorious appearing of the Great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
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Isaiah 43:21 This people have I formed for Myself; they shall shew forth My praise. 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;
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That ye should shew forth the praises of Him Who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous Light. Our lives show forth His praises both now and in the future! Because He gave us free will, sin entered into the world!
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He sent Jesus to be the payment for our sins, and to restore our fellowship with Him! Ephesians 2:4-7,10 But God, Who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
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And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come He might shew the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
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For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
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Are you walking in obedience to the LORD? How are you spending this very brief time you’ve been given on this earth? Are you showing forth the praises of Him Who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous Light? Or have you rejected Him, and made friends with the world!
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Beloved, friendship with the world makes us enemies of God! If you aren’t walking with Him, repent, and turn to Him! Humble yourself and pray, seeking Him! He will lift up the humble!
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James 4:4-10 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The Spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
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But He giveth more grace. Wherefore He saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you.
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Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.
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1 Peter 5:6-11 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.
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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
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But the God of all grace, Who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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Colossians 1:13-14,16 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son: In Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
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[16] For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him.
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If you’re asking yourself, why am I here? What is my purpose? I hope that you will see and understand, that you are here to glorify Him, by walking in obedience to His Word, and to show forth His praises until Jesus returns!
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Solomon summed up the purpose of man with these words! Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. #EyesOnHim
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Be An Angel!! 😇 Almost every day we encounter people as we go about our day. Sometimes we’re given opportunity to speak to them, but other times we aren’t. When you are around others do you make eye contact with them? If not you should try to do so.
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The love and light of the Holy Spirit in you can show them His love without a word. A simple smile from you to them costs you nothing, and is often a priceless gift to another. People are hurting, and your smile may ease their pain.
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It may tell them that they’re not alone in this world. I have had more than one person thank me recently for a simple smile!
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The Word says that we are to let our light shine! How can we do that if our heads are down, or we never look at others and really see them? How will they see His Spirit in us?
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My Grandmother used to say something to me most every time we parted ways. She would tell me to, “be an angel.” She meant for me to go out and do what was good and right! The Word says it a little differently. It says go and be a light! Let your light shine!
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Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
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Philippians 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world. So, go and let His love and light shine through you today! Look up and smile! So many need Him!!
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Isaiah 60:1-2 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. #EyesOnHim
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Spiritual Examination! How do we know we are born again? Is it because we walked down an aisle, or said a prayer? Is it because we go to church, or were baptized?
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Beloved, if we are born again from above, our lives will show it! The fruits of His Spirit will be evident in our lives! 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.
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The Holy Spirit will bear witness with our spirit that we are His children! Romans 8:14-16 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
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For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.
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We must examine the fruits in our lives to know if we are truly His! A child of God will bring forth good fruits! There will be those who use the Name of the LORD, but they really aren’t His children!
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We will know if we are His, and if others are His, by examining who keeps His commandments and walks in obedience to His Word! Matthew 7:15-27 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
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Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
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Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto Me, LORD, LORD, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven.
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Many will say to me in that day, LORD, LORD, have we not prophesied in Thy name? and in Thy Name have cast out devils? and in Thy Name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.
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Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of Mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a Rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a Rock.
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And every one that heareth these sayings of Mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
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Examine what kind of thoughts you entertain? What kind of language comes out of your mouth? Examine your heart! Matthew 12:33-37 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
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O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
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But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
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If we have been born again, we must continue to walk in obedience to His Word! We are to bear fruit; the fruit of His Spirit! We must abide in the Vine — Jesus Christ!
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Colossians 1:23 IF ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven.
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John 15:1-11 I Am the True Vine, and My Father is the Husbandman. Every branch in Me that beareth not fruit He taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, He purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the Word which I have spoken unto you.
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Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the Vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in Me. [5] I Am the Vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:
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For without Me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in Me, he is cast forth as a branch, & is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
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Herein is My Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be My disciples. As the Father hath loved Me, so have I loved you: continue ye in My love. If ye keep My commandments, ye shall abide in My love; even as I have kept My Father's commandments, & abide in His love.
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These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. So many people claim they are His, yet continue in their previous sin! If you are His child all of those things you were must be put away!
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The apostle Paul when he spoke to those at the church in Corinth said this, such WERE some of you! 1 Corinthians 6:7-11 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong?
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Why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren. Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God?
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Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind (homosexuals), Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
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And such WERE some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the Name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. To the church at Rome, Paul reminded them that the things they were, were things they were to be ashamed of!
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Romans 6:20-23 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.
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But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting Life. For the wages of sin is death; but the Gift of God is eternal Life through Jesus Christ our LORD.
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David prayed and asked the LORD to search his heart and try him to ensure He wasn’t walking in sin and the things that lead to death, and so should we!
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Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
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Paul lays out a clear way for us to complete a spiritual examination to see if the fruit of the Spirit is at work in us, or the works of the flesh! Galatians 5:22-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
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Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
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Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like:
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Of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Are you walking worthy of the LORD? Are you walking in obedience to His commandments?
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He has delivered His children from darkness, we are no longer to walk in darkness, disobedience, and sin! We are to walk in His Light and in His Truth; to glorify Him with our lives!
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Colossians 1:10-13,21,23 That ye might walk worthy of the LORD unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
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Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son:
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[21] And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath He reconciled 2 Peter 2:1-2,20-22 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies,
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Even denying the LORD that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the Way of Truth shall be evil spoken of.
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[20] For IF after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
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For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.
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But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
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Beloved, you can know that you are born again; that you are His child! 1 John 5:11-13 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal Life, and this Life is in His Son. He that hath the Son hath Life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not Life.
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These things have I written unto you that believe on the Name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal Life, and that ye may believe on the Name of the Son of God.
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I’ve known people who for many years were told they were saved because they had walked down an aisle, repeated a prayer, even been baptized, yet they knew in their heart no real conversion had taken place!
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Even though they were reassured by others, even preachers that yes, if they had done those things, they were saved, they knew they weren’t!
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Will you examine your heart and your life today? Were you truly saved, but have turned away, and aren’t walking in obedience to Him? If so, repent, confess your sins, and turn back to Him!
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If you have never truly believed from your heart on Jesus Christ for salvation, and turned away from your sins, you can do that today!
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Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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Get in His Word, it is a treasure that never ends! And walk in obedience to Him! #EyesOnHim
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@reSeeIt save thread
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Come To The Well! Have you come to the LORD seeking to have your physical needs met; asking for provision, protection, deliverance from sickness, or any difficulty you’ve faced or are facing in this life?
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Beloved, there’s nothing wrong with bringing all your cares and concerns to Him, you should, but He has something greater to give you!
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There is a story of a woman who came to draw water from a well to meet her need, and the needs of others in her life. She came seeking the physical, and was met with the Living Water — Jesus! Jesus was traveling with His disciples, and He stopped to rest. Let’s read the story!
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John 4:3-29 He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. And He must needs go through Samaria. Then cometh He to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Now Jacob's well was there.
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Jesus therefore, being wearied with His journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour. There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give Me to drink. (For His disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)
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Then saith the woman of Samaria unto Him, How is it that Thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
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Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the Gift of God, and Who it is that saith to thee, Give Me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of Him, and He would have given thee Living Water.
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The woman saith unto Him, Sir, Thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast Thou that Living Water? Art Thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?
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Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the Water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the Water that I shall give him shall be in him a Well of Water springing up into everlasting Life.
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The woman saith unto Him, Sir, give me this Water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:
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For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. The woman saith unto Him, Sir, I perceive that Thou art a prophet.
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Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe Me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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Ye worship ye know not what: We know what We worship: for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him.
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God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. The woman saith unto Him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when He is come, He will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am He.
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And upon this came His disciples, and marvelled that He talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest Thou? or, Why talkest Thou with her?
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The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?
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The woman marveled that Jesus knew the most intimate details of her life! He knew she was living in sin, and He knew what she needed more than her physical needs. He knew she needed Living Water! Could this man be the promised Messiah?
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Yes! He was the promised One! Jesus is the Living Water! He is the Bread of Life! There is salvation in none other! He is the only Way to eternal Life! John 7:37-39 Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink.
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He that believeth on Me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of Living Water. (But this spake He of the Spirit, which they that believe on Him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified).
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John 6:32-35 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but My Father giveth you the True Bread from Heaven. For the Bread of God is He which cometh down from heaven, and giveth Life unto the world.
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Then said they unto Him, LORD, evermore give us this Bread. And Jesus said unto them, I Am the Bread of Life: he that cometh to Me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst.
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How do you receive this Living Water, and this Bread of Life? By believing on Jesus! Not just a head knowledge, for even the demons believe and tremble, but accepting Jesus as your Savior! Believing on Him for salvation!
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James 2:19 Thou believest that there is One God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is One God, and One Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.
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John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. Like this woman at the well, Jesus knows the most intimate details of your life! There is nothing hidden from Him!
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He sees you with all your sins and flaws and He still says, come and I will give you to drink of eternal Life! Beloved, He died for us while we were still sinners! He loves us!
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The Father loved you so much He sent His only Son, Jesus, to die for your sins! He sent Him so that you might drink of this Living Water, and eat of this Bread of Life!
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The woman came carrying buckets that she would carry away as a burden weighing her down, but she went away with the hope of forgiveness and eternal Life in this Messiah!
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On the day of Pentecost when the disciples preached the gospel of Jesus to the crowds gathered, those that heard were pierced with conviction in their hearts and asked what they must do to receive eternal Life! Here is what they were told!
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Acts 2:37-39 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
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Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. If you have not come to the Well of Living Water for salvation, do so today! Don’t wait beloved, we don’t know how much time we have!
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Repent and be baptized! He will send His Spirit to you, and His Living Water will flow out from you! Then, you will hunger and thirst for righteousness, and you will be filled!
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Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. #EyesOnHim
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Forever Established! The Word of God is our Sure Foundation! His Word is forever established! Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the LORD GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a Stone, a tried Stone, a precious Corner Stone, a Sure Foundation.
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Beyond The Veil! If we walk by His Spirit, He will show us beyond what we see on the surface! We must look beyond the storms of life, beyond the person, and see what is often hidden to the natural eye, to what is beyond!
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Remember, as it is written, the secret things belong to the LORD! Nothing is hidden from Him! Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God.
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By His Spirit, we can look and see what He sees! He will show us, He will reveal and bring to light what we need to see! John 16:13 Howbeit when He, the Spirit of Truth, is come, He will guide you into all Truth:
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For He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come. The Spirit will give us an eagle’s eye, to see from His perspective! If we look only with our natural eyes, we will be distracted by what is on the surface.
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The LORD is telling us today, to look beyond; look with spiritual eyes! We used to have books that were just designs when you initially looked at them, but if you looked closely enough, there were hidden pictures behind the design. You had to look beyond what was on the surface!
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I love the story of Elisha and his servant! Elisha asked the LORD to open his servant’s eyes to see beyond the veil! Things looked dismal on the surface! The enemy surrounded them, and defeat looked certain! But, the LORD opened the servant’s eyes to see beyond the surface!
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2 Kings 6:15-17 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?
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And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.
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And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. Many times we would despair beloved, if we only saw things from our human perspective!
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Our human eye and mind cannot perceive that which is spiritually discerned. It must be revealed to us by His Spirit! We must walk by faith while we wait for the manifestation of what He is doing! We must rest assured, be at peace, and walk ahead, knowing that He is at work!
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Remember, faith is believing what we can’t see with our natural eyes! We can’t let the enemy paralyze us with fear and doubt! We must go on, knowing that the LORD is holding our hand; leading us, and guiding us, and working behind the scenes!
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When we see beyond the veil, we will have confidence that all is well! We will be able to believe and not doubt! A few years ago a brother in Christ wrote me with a word from the LORD for me.
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He told me he believed the LORD showed him that the LORD had positioned me on the line, between Heaven and Earth. He saw the earth very dark, with little light at all, as if almost all the light was gone but there was a sliver of light remaining.
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He saw the expanse of the heavens against it and that I was right there, between them, aware that God cloaks Himself in darkness but those with faith see beyond the cloak, Beyond The Veil, for it has been torn and opened to all who believe.
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He said, the line was so stark. He had no words to describe how impactful it was to just see the line and the dramatic contrast of that which He had positioned me between — to stand in the gap!
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He said it was as if God had positioned me to draw the light from Heaven to help light the world. Beloved, this vision this brother saw can be the reality for each of His children!
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This was not just for me! He has positioned each of us to take the Light of His love and give it to this dark world! 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;
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That ye should shew forth the praises of Him Who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous Light. The LORD will give to us by His Spirit, to see beyond the veil! To take what we see and know by His Spirit, and give it to others!
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To encourage others with His Word; His Truth, in the dark times we face, until He comes again! Will you ask Him to open your eyes today, to see beyond the veil? Jesus death on the cross gave us this marvelous access to our Father in Heaven!
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Ephesians 2:14-16,18 For He is our peace, Who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Having abolished in His flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances;
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For to make in Himself of twain one new man, so making peace; And that He might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: For through Him we both have access by One Spirit unto the Father.
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Hebrews 6:19-20 Which Hope we have as an Anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil. Whither the Forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus. #EyesOnHim
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Test The LORD! We often talk about all the tests and trials that the LORD allows in our lives to purify and grow us, but do you know that the Word also talks about us testing the LORD?
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1 Peter 1:6-7 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
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That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.
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The Word that is used for test in the KJV of the Bible is prove, or try! When the LORD tests His children, He does so to cause us to grow in our faith and in faithfulness to Him!
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When we test or prove the LORD, we are walking in His Truth; in obedience to His Word, and He shows us His faithfulness! This is the only scripture that directly tells the children of the LORD to test Him!
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Malachi 3:10-11 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the LORD of Hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
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And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of Hosts.
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Beloved have you tested the faithfulness of the LORD in your life? Have you given, as in this case, even though you might have had little to give, and seen Him supply all your needs? He promises that He will, when we walk in obedience to Him!
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Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Psalm 37:25-26 I have been young, & now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, & lendeth; & his seed is blessed.
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There is an acceptable and unacceptable way to test the LORD! As above when we obey Him, we are testing His faithfulness to do exactly what He promises to do! But when we doubt His Word, we are testing Him in a way that displeases Him!
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The Hebrew word used for test in Malachi is bachan, which means to examine, scrutinize, or prove (as in gold, persons, or the heart). Just as gold is tested with fire to prove its quality.
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The LORD tells His children to test Him in tithes and offerings and see that He proves His faithfulness in response. There is another Hebrew word for test used in others places in the Bible, it is Nacah. It means, to put to the test, try, or tempt.
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Deuteronomy 6:16-18 Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted Him in Massah. Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and His testimonies, and His statutes, which He hath commanded thee.
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And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers.
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Another unacceptable kind of testing, is when we demand that the LORD do something in order to prove His faithfulness! This is what the devil wanted Jesus to do when He was tempted in the desert. Jesus told the devil, we were not to test the LORD in this way!
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Matthew 4:6-7 And saith unto Him, If Thou be the Son of God, cast Thyself down: for it is written, He shall give His angels charge concerning Thee: and in their hands they shall bear Thee up, lest at any time Thou dash Thy foot against a stone.
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Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the LORD thy God. We are to take the LORD at His Word! We are not to test Him in unbelief!
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Luke 11:28-29 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the Word of God, and keep it. And when the people were gathered thick together, He began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.
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Beloved have you experienced the faithfulness of the LORD in your life? Do you believe that what He has promised He will do?
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Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
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Have you tested the LORD in giving, even out of poverty? If you have, you know as I do, that He is faithful to provide all of your needs, and often more than your needs, but abundantly and exceedingly above that! If you haven’t tested the LORD’s faithfulness, start today!
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Ephesians 3:20-21 Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. #EyesOnHim
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Even Unto Death! Do you have the perseverance you will need to face difficult days? Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the LORD, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
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Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with Truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
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And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God:
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Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. What does it mean to persevere? It means you will continue in your faith despite difficulties that come!
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In Daniel we read the story of three men who refused to abandon their faith in the LORD, or bow down to worship idols. They were willing rather, to face death in a fiery furnace!
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Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego refused to bow down to the golden image set up by King Nebuchadnezzar. They stood firm in their commitment even in the face of death. When they were told to bow down or die this was their reply to the king!
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Daniel 3:16-18 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.
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If it be so, our God Whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
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A day of great trouble is coming, will we be alive to see that day? I believe it’s very possible that many who read this message will be! Daniel writes of this day!
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Daniel 12:10-12 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
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And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.
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Revelation 12:6-12,17 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
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And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
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And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
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And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
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And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them.
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Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
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[17] And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
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How will the saints of God overcome this onslaught of evil against them? By not loving their lives, even unto death! “By the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”
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Beloved, if we love anything in this world, including our own lives we will not be able to persevere, or to overcome! 1 John 2:15-19,24-26,28 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
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For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
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And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
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They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. [24] Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning.
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If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. [25] And this is the promise that He hath promised us, even eternal life. These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
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[28] And now, little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
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We can’t desire to save our physical life! Matthew 16:24-27 Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it:
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And whosoever will lose his life for My sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
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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.
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Don’t fear man; fear only God! Luke 12:4-5 And I say unto you My friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear:
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Fear Him, which after He hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear Him. We are not promised that we shall escape days of trouble, but we are promised that we will be given strength for each day we face!
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We are also promised He will keep us from the start of the trial, to the end of it! Deuteronomy 33:25 Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.
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Revelation 3:10-12 Because thou hast kept the Word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
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Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the Name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from My God:
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And I will write upon him My new Name. Matthew 24:21-22 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
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And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
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Whether or not you are here in this particular day of trouble, will you stand and persevere during the trials we each face in this life? Will you be like the ones described in Daniel who will shine and lead others to the Light of salvation through Jesus Christ?
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Daniel 12:1,3 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time:
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And at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the Book. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
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Surely Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego had heard the promise God had given through Isaiah. Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee:
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When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. They had determined to serve their God and hold fast to their faith even if they were not delivered; even unto death!
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Beloved have you determined in your heart that no matter what you face, even if you are called upon to deny the LORD, you will hold fast the confession of your faith, even unto death?
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Will you endure to the end? Matthew 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for My Name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. #EyesOnHim
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Waiting On The LORD! There’s an old hymn that paints a beautiful picture of the relationship a child of God can have with His LORD! When we take time to spend with Him, we won’t be disappointed!
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When we come to His gates seeking Him, He will meet us there! We too can walk with Him, and talk with Him, and gain strength, knowledge, and direction from being in His presence!
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He will remind us of His promises, and of how much He loves us! Some of my favorite scriptures are about waiting on the LORD!
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Each morning when I pray, I see a beautiful scene in my mind of coming to His gate and waiting there for Him! Then He tells me to come and walk with Him, that He wants to show me, and tell me something; to give me more of Him!
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Proverbs 8:34-35 Blessed is the man that heareth Me, watching daily at My gates, waiting at the posts of My doors. For whoso findeth Me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
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Here are the lyrics to the hymn, In The Garden! I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses; and the voice I hear, falling on my ear, the Son of God discloses.
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And He walks with me, & He talks with me, & He tells me I am His own, & the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known. He speaks, & the sound of His voice, is so sweet the birds hush their singing; and the melody that He gave to me, within my heart is ringing.
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And He walks with me, & He talks with me, & He tells me I am His own, & the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known. I'd stay in the garden with Him, Tho' the night around me be falling; but He bids me go; thro' the voice of woe, His voice to me is calling.
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And He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own, and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known. What blessings me miss by not waiting in the LORD!
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Isaiah 25:9 And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us: this is the LORD ; we have waited for Him, we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.
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Isaiah 30:18 And therefore will the LORD wait, that He may be gracious unto you, and therefore will He be exalted, that He may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for Him.
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Beloved, we wait expecting His return! Don’t grow impatient as some do, saying where is the promise of His coming? There is only one reason He delays His coming! He too is WAITING! He’s patiently waiting for those who have not turned to Him for salvation!
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2 Peter 3:9 The LORD is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. He has been so patient; so long-suffering towards us, how can we not wait for Him?
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1 Thessalonians 1:10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 And the LORD direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
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When we wait beloved, He promises to renew our strength! If you’ve prayed and you haven’t heard your answer, don’t grow weary in waiting for it, and move ahead of the LORD! WAIT!
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Isaiah 40:29-31 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
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But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
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Beloved, come to His gates, wait for Him! You won’t be sorry you did, you won’t have wasted your time, you will see that taking this time will make everything else you do go smoother!
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Tarry with Him for awhile! You will walk away refreshed and energized! You will walk away with direction, peace, and Joy! The Joy of the LORD is your strength, but how can you have that joy, but by spending time with Him? Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the LORD is your strength.
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Psalm 27:13-14 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. #EyesOnHim
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The Hem Of His Garment! Where do you go for help? If your answer is anything but to the LORD, you’re seeking help from the wrong source! David cried out, I will lift my eyes into the hills, to the LORD, Maker of heaven and earth!
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Psalm 121:1-8 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber.
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Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul.
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The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. There’s a beautiful story in the Word of God about a woman who for twelve years sought a cure for an issue she had.
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She had spent all her money seeking help, yet no doctor was able to help her! This woman heard about Jesus healing others and she believed if she could but touch the hem of His garment, she would be healed!
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Matthew 9:20-22 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind Him, and touched the hem of His garment: She said within herself, If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole.
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But Jesus turned Him about, and when He saw her, He said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
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Can you imagine the power of Jesus? Even touching His garment brought healing! This woman believed and her faith caused His power to enter her body and make her whole! Many people were surrounding Him, but this woman believed!
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Luke 8:45-48 And Jesus said, Who touched Me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with Him said, Master, the multitude throng Thee and press Thee, and sayest Thou, Who touched Me? And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched Me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of Me.
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And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before Him, she declared unto Him before all the people for what cause she had touched Him, and how she was healed immediately.
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And He said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace. As many as touched Jesus, believing they would be healed, were indeed healed!
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Matthew 14:35-36 And when the men of that place had knowledge of Him, they sent out into all that country round about, & brought unto Him all that were diseased; And besought Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
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Each of God’s children have that same power available to them! We are not only able to touch His garment, but we are told He holds our hand! Psalm 73:23 Nevertheless I am continually with Thee: Thou hast holden me by my right hand.
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Beloved, there is no one like our LORD! Seek Him for everything you need! There is also none worthy of being followed and admired, or emulated like Him either! Go to Him for direction, for healing, for comfort, for peace!
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John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. Jesus asked His disciples if they would also leave Him! Peter answered, LORD, where would we go? You have the Words of Life!
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John 6:67-68 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered Him, LORD, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the Words of eternal Life.
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What do you need today beloved? Do you need healing, peace, wisdom, direction, encouragement, hope, deliverance from strongholds, addictions, or fear? Reach out and touch Him, take His hand, and He will give you everything you need!
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Keep your eyes lifted to Him, and wait for Him, His help is on the way! Isaiah 25:9 And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for Him, we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.
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Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is Mighty; He will save, He will rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee with singing. #EyesOnHim
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The Power Of His Precious Blood! When we are born again we receive new life through His blood poured out in sacrifice for our sins! His Life and His blood now flow through our veins, cleansing and purifying us from all unrighteousness!
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Overcome Evil With Good! We live in a world filled with evil. It’s no wonder because Satan is the god of this world! He has blinded so many eyes, and so many are following the wide path to destruction!
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2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the Light of the glorious gospel of Christ, Who is the Image of God, should shine unto them.
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Yet, here we are in the midst of this wickedness! We are told how to overcome this evil! How do we do that? By doing good!
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Where there is hate, we walk in love! Where there is confusion and strife, we walk in peace! Where there is desperation, we walk in hope and faith! Where there is cursing, we offer blessing in Jesus Name!
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We are told to let our lights shine and when we do people will notice these contrasts above and some may ask how we can walk in this way! When we tell them it’s by His power, and His Spirit in us, some will glorify God! We are salt and light in this dark world!
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Matthew 5:13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world.
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A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
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Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. We are not to return evil for evil. We are not to seek vengeance or retribution. We are to leave that to the LORD!
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We are to do the opposite of what the world and human nature tell us to do! We are even told to take the wrong against us, and to suffer wrong doing against ourselves!
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Romans 12:17-21 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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1 Corinthians 6:7 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?
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This darkness was foretold, it will be gross darkness! But as Jesus came into the world as Light, so must we follow in His steps and be His Lights in the world!
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Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine; for Thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon Thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon Thee, and His glory shall be seen upon Thee.
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And the Gentiles shall come to Thy light, and kings to the brightness of Thy rising. Philippians 2:13-16 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
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That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
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Holding forth the Word of Life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;
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That ye should shew forth the praises of Him Who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous Light. 1 Peter 2:22-24 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth: Who, when He was reviled, reviled not again;
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When He suffered, He threatened not; but committed Himself to Him that judgeth righteously: Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by Whose stripes ye were healed.
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Beloved, we hate evil, but we are not to hate the wicked. The LORD takes no pleasure in the wicked man’s death, and neither should we!
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Ezekiel 33:11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live.
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Jesus overcame the world by His death on the cross, and He made it possible for us to also overcome by accepting Him as our Savior!
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John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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His Spirit in us will allow us to be overcomers! Greater is He that is in you than he that is in this evil world! 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.
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1 John 5:5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? There are eight mentions of the promises to those who overcome the evil in this world, and stand strong to the end, given in the book of Revelation.
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This is the final promise to overcomers! Revelation 21:7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be My son. Beloved, you can be an overcomer in this life if you will walk in obedience to His Word, trust Him, and keep your eyes on Him!
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Instead of returning evil for evil, you can do as Jesus did when He willingly suffered abuse on our behalf! He laid down His life so that we might have life eternal! He overcame evil with Good! #EyesOnHim
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Faith! Faith is believing something, before you see the answer; having confident assurance that it will be done, because God is Faithful! Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
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Jesus talked to Thomas about this kind of faith! John 20:29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen Me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
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How can we walk through life, even through the most difficult days without fear? By faith! Fear paralyzes, but faith keeps us walking forward!
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We see so many stories of faith in His Word! Faith that caused the children of God to do unimaginable things in the face of mocking by man, and threat of death!
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Faith that caused Abraham to take his son to be sacrificed. Faith that caused Noah to build an ark. Faith that motivated men to worship God & keep His commandments, & not bow down to idols, even though they faced certain death in the fiery furnace, & in the hungry lion’s den!
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Faith that caused a young man to face a giant with only a sling and stone. Without faith it is impossible to please God!
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Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
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Our faith is based on the fact that we serve a Faithful God! A God Who is able to do the impossible for us if He needs to, and one Who will reward us even if we are not rescued out of our trial!
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Job spoke about his willingness to continue walking forward in faith to the end, even if he didn’t physically survive! Job 13:15 Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him: but I will maintain mine own ways before Him.
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God allows trials in our lives to test our faith, and to grow us in our faith. When we walk forward in our trial, we become stronger. We encounter tribulation, and that works patience in our lives;
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And through our experience of patient endurance and walking forward in faith, we gain hope! We learn that He helped us through that trial, and He will through every trial to come!
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Romans 5:1-5 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By Whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
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And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed.
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Our trial becomes a testimony to us and to others, of God’s Faithfulness! Just like all the stories we read in His Word! He uses the things we face in faith to comfort others and encourage others on in their faith!
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2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all Comfort;
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Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
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Jesus was able to walk forward in faith even though He endured such mocking, and humiliation from those He came to save! He walked forward knowing the cross was ahead of Him! He looked past the trials to the joy set before Him!
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Hebrews 12:2-3 Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Beloved, will you walk forward in faith to the end no matter what you must face? Will you be found faithful when Jesus returns?
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1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. Luke 18:8 Nevertheless when the Son of Man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth?
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He promises that He will not give you more than you’re able to face! He will walk with you through each trial! 1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is Faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able;
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But will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. I’ve told you this before, but I’ll repeat it here. When I was a teen, I had a poster in my room that said, Faith is walking to the edge of all the light you have and taking one more step!
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Don’t let the enemy paralyze you with fear when you face trials. Take one more step! Take a step of faith, knowing that He is with you and He is Faithful! #EyesOnHim
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Are You A Hearer Only? Many hear the Word of the LORD eagerly! But do they do the Word? When they walk away from hearing a message, do the cares of this world, or the desire for the things of this world cause them to forget the Word they once gladly received?
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Hearing the Word will not bring justification into your life, only walking in obedience to His Word will! Romans 2:13 For not the hearers of the Law are just before God, but the doers of the Law shall be justified.
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If you say you are a child of God; a follower of Jesus Christ, yet don’t obey His Word, you are deceiving yourself and others! When you hear His Word are you convicted in your heart because of your sin? You say, I will turn away from that sin, I will do what’s right from now on!
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Yet, when the first temptation comes, you fall back into that very sin? James 1:22-25 But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the Word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
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For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect Law of Liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
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Jesus told the parable of the sower. Listen to it again! Mark 4:3-10,14-20 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.
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And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
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And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.
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And He said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. And when He was alone, they that were about Him with the twelve asked of Him the parable.
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[14] The sower soweth the Word. And these are they by the way side, where the Word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the Word that was sown in their hearts.
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And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the Word, immediately receive it with gladness;
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And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the Word's sake, immediately they are offended.
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And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the Word, And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the Word, and it becometh unfruitful.
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And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the Word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
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Each day I ask the LORD, what do You want to tell me LORD? What Word do I need, and those You know will read this message need?
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Beloved, He looks and sees the needs in each of our hearts! Will it be a Word of praise and commendation, a Word of hope, and encouragement, a Word of reproof, or rebuke, a Word of warning?
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When we hear the Word, whatever it might be, will be receive it? Will we do it? What kind of soil will it be sown in? Jeremiah cried out for the earth to hear the Word of the LORD! Over and over he brought messages to the people!
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Jeremiah 22:29 O earth, earth, earth, hear the Word of the LORD. The LORD through the prophet Amos speaks of a day where there will be a famine in the land! Not a famine for food, but a famine for hearing the Word of the LORD!
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Amos 8:11-12 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the Words of the LORD:
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And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the Word of the LORD, and shall not find it.
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Beloved, don’t be like the ones who are hearers of the Word only! Obedience to His Word is of utmost importance to Him;and vitally important to us!
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Obedience is better than sacrifice and rebelling against His Word, and disobeying His Word, is a sin as evil as witchcraft, and idolatry! 1 Samuel 15:22-23 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD?
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Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the Word of the LORD, He hath also rejected thee from being king.
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Hear the Word of the LORD today, but don’t just hear it beloved, walk in it! Continue in His Word no matter what comes! Be a doer of His Word!
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1 John 2:24-25 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
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And this is the promise that He hath promised us, even eternal life. #EyesOnHim
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Teach Them How To Fish! We can give to others the precious Words we read in His Word, and glean from meditating on His Word, and talking to Him, and we should. But, we should also teach them how to do this for themselves!
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What if the day comes when we can’t open the internet to read a Word from the LORD? What if a Bible online or possibly even a hard copy wasn’t available?
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Would you have His Word hidden in your heart? Would you have spent enough time there to store up what was needed to sustain you? Psalm 119:11-16 Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Blessed art Thou, O LORD: teach me Thy statutes.
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With my lips have I declared all the Judgments of Thy mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of Thy Testimonies, as much as in all riches. I will meditate in Thy Precepts, and have respect unto Thy Ways. I will delight myself in Thy Statutes: I will not forget Thy Word.
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In order to be an Overcomer, you will need to have His Spirit in you, and His Word hidden in your heart! Will you be an Overcomer in the day of adversity and eat of His hidden manna?
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Revelation 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
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There’s a saying that says this, you can give a person a fish to eat and feed him for a day, or you can teach him how to fish, and feed him all his life! “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”
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A 1911 collection of essays included this variation! “Give a man a fish, and he will be hungry again tomorrow; teach him to catch a fish, and he will be richer all his life.”
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Beloved, if you’ve learned nothing else from reading my messages, I pray that you’ve learned how to receive eternal life through Jesus Christ, and just what a treasure His Word is!
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John 1:12-13 But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His Name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
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I pray that you have learned that you too can come to His gates each day and receive from Him; that He is your Living Water, and He is your Daily Bread!
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Proverbs 8:34-35 Blessed is the man that heareth Me, watching daily at My gates, waiting at the posts of My doors. For whoso findeth Me findeth Life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
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John 4:10-11,13-14 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the Gift of God, and Who it is that saith to thee, Give Me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of Him, and He would have given thee Living Water.
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The woman saith unto Him, Sir, Thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast Thou that Living Water? [13] Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
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But whosoever drinketh of the Water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the Water that I shall give him shall be in him a Well of Water springing up into everlasting life.
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Beloved, you can look to myself or others for a Word from the LORD, or you can go directly to Him, and receive of His abundance directly! When Jesus miraculously fed the crowds of thousands, the disciples took up twelve baskets of leftovers!
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When we come to Him to be fed, we will eat of His Word and have enough leftover to share with overs! Luke 9:17 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.
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Jesus said if you’re thirsty for Him, come to Him! “Let him come unto Me, and drink.” John 7:37-38 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink.
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He that believeth on Me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow Rivers of Living Water. He is the Bread of Life! John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I Am the Bread of Life: he that cometh to Me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst.
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Come to the LORD, ask of Him directly and He will give to you beloved! Matthew 7:7-10 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
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For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
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It is my joy to give others what I’ve freely been given, but how much better to also teach others how to fish for themselves! #EyesOnHim
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Today’s Message!! 🧵 Teach Them How To Fish!! #EyesOnHim
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The Word Of Our God Will Stand Forever! From the beginning to the end, the Word of God will stand firm!
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Isaiah 40:7-8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the Spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the Word of our God shall stand for ever.
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The Word of God has always existed! We know this Truth from His written Word! We also know from His written Word that He moved upon holy men of God to make a record of the Words they heard from His Spirit!
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2 Peter 1:19-21 We have also a more sure Word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
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Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
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The LORD had Moses record His Words so that His people would know how He wanted them to live! Deuteronomy 30:10 If thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep His commandments and His statutes which are written in this Book of the law,
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And if thou turn unto the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul. The Words the prophets wrote were recorded so that we might see the foreknowledge and the mighty workings of God fulfilled throughout the ages to come!
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Jeremiah 51:60 So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, even all these Words that are written against Babylon. Jesus spoke often to His disciples and taught the Words recorded in the scriptures, and He taught them also in the synagogue!
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Luke 18:31-33 Then He took unto Him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.
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For He shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: And they shall scourge Him, and put Him to death: and the third day He shall rise again.
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The works of Jesus while He was on the earth were recorded through holy men moved by the Spirit of the LORD! John 20:30-31 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this Book:
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But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His Name. Every Word was recorded and preserved by God for us beloved! How can we; why would we neglect the Words He has recorded for us?
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They were written for our admonition! 1 Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition upon whom the ends of the world are come.
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Jesus is the Living Word of God, yet He taught us by example that we are to use the written Words of God! What did Jesus say to the devil during His temptation in the wilderness? He replied to each temptation with, “it is written”!
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Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. The devil also used God’s Word, but as he does, he twisted it to his liking!
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If the devil knows God’s Word, it would of necessity be vitally important for us to know it as well! Remember, we are told that the devil; or the serpent as he was known in the Garden of Eden, is more subtle than any other creature! He used the Word of the LORD, to deceive Eve!
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He put into question the validity and Eve’s understanding of God’s Word! He’s still doing that today! Genesis 3:1-5 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made.
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And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden:
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But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
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For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. There are those today who question the Word of God.
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They say it is unreliable, because it has been altered, or it is unnecessary, because we speak directly to God, and He to us! Throughout the written Word, we are told how important the written Word is for us!
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Beloved, are these people saying that our omnipotent, all powerful God was not able to preserve His written Word? He is able! Though many modern versions have been altered, I believe through my study, that the King James version is accurate!
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John was given a Revelation of Jesus Christ and what was to come! He was given Words to write to the churches! Revelation 1:1-3 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to shew unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass;
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And He sent and signified it by His angel unto His servant John: Who bare record of the Word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
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Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the Words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
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There is a very specific Word of warning given to anyone who would add to or take away from the Words of prophecy given by the LORD! That persons will receive the plagues written about, and more importantly, their name will be taken out of the Book of Life!
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Revelation 22:18-20 For I testify unto every man that heareth the Words of the prophecy of this Book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this Book:
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And if any man shall take away from the Words of the Book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the Book of Life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this Book.
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He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, LORD Jesus. Beloved, the written record of God’s Word is of utmost importance! His Word is our standard; our guide, and our plumb line!
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We are told in John that when the Holy Spirit comes to live in a believer, He will teach us all things! He will teach us, but in order to know His voice from an imposter, we must know His Word!
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John 14:26 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.
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We must test the spirits, and the voices, to determine if what we hear aligns with the written Word of God! The voice of His Spirit will never contradict His written Word!
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1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: The voice of His Spirit will never contradict His written Word!
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1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
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His written Word is a never ending treasure, beloved! No wonder the devil would attempt to keep us from reading it! There is power and blessing in reading and in hearing His Word! As we read above, “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the Words of this prophecy.”
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Psalm 119:97-105 O how love I Thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Thou through Thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
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I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Thy precepts. I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep Thy Word. I have not departed from Thy judgments: for Thou hast taught me.
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How sweet are Thy Words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through Thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
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Finally, beloved child of God, read the words of Paul to Timothy! 2 Timothy 3:14-17 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures,
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Which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
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That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. #EyesOnHim
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Are You Ready For War? Those who would walk in full obedience, and surrender to our Father in heaven, will be subjected to a higher level of warfare! The enemy mostly leaves alone those who aren’t walking in full obedience to the LORD!
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When we repent, receive Jesus as our Savior, and are baptized by immersion, in obedience to His command, we are told that we receive the Holy Spirit!
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Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Jesus is our example! He said it was fitting that He be baptized, to fulfill all righteousness!
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After He was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him! Notice that Jesus uses the word “us” in the passage below. I believe this is a reference to all who would believe on Him! It is also fitting for each of us that we follow Him in baptism!
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Matthew 3:13-17 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad Him, saying, I have need to be baptized of Thee, and comest Thou to me?
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And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh (is fitting for) us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered Him. And Jesus, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of the water:
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And, lo, the heavens were opened unto Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon Him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased.
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Luke’s account is here! Luke 3:21-22 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven, which said,
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Thou art My beloved Son; in Thee I am well pleased. It’s important to note here, that it doesn’t matter who baptizes us, what matters is our heart! Were we baptized in obedience to His command? Paul wrote about this to the church at Corinth!
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1 Corinthians 1:14-15 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. Beloved, what happened to Jesus immediately after His baptism? He was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil!
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Matthew 4:1-2 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He was afterward an hungred.
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Have you experienced this? After you fully surrendered to the LORD, have you also gone through an extreme testing by the devil? The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness! This was part of His plan!
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We are told not to think it’s strange when we encounter trials! 1 Peter 4:12-14 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
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But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the Name of Christ, happy are ye;
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For the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part He is evil spoken of, but on your part He is glorified. How did Jesus battle the devil in the wilderness? He used the Word of God, beloved! We must have the Word of God in our hearts!
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Psalm 119:10-16 With my whole heart have I sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy commandments. Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Blessed art Thou, O LORD: teach me Thy statutes. With my lips have I declared all the judgments of Thy mouth.
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I have rejoiced in the way of Thy Testimonies, as much as in all riches. I will meditate in Thy Precepts, and have respect unto Thy ways. I will delight myself in Thy Statutes: I will not forget Thy Word.
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Jesus was the Word made flesh, and He taught us how to win the war against the devil, by wielding the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God!
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Matthew 4:3-11 And when the tempter came to Him, he said, If Thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
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Then the devil taketh Him up into the holy city, and setteth Him on a pinnacle of the temple, And saith unto Him, If Thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give His angels charge concerning Thee:
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And in their hands they shall bear Thee up, lest at any time Thou dash Thy foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
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Again, the devil taketh Him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth Him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto Him, All these things will I give Thee, if Thou wilt fall down and worship me.
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Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the LORD thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth Him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto Him.
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In Ephesians six we are told more specifically the weapons we are to use to wage war against our enemy! He has not left us defenseless! He has given us everything we need!
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Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the LORD, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
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Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with Truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
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And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God:
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Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. Our weapons are powerful! The Word of God is powerful, beloved!
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2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
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Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
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Hebrews 4:12 For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
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Did you notice that when Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, the devil waited until he felt Jesus was at His weakest to test him? It was after Jesus had fasted forty days and nights!
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He does the same thing to us! He looks for a time when we’re weak or distracted, so he can catch us off guard! The Word tells us not to be ignorant of his schemes! 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
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1 Peter 5:6-9 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.
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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
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Beloved, as we read above, after Jesus withstood this testing by the devil, the Word of God tells us that angels came and ministered to Him! Matthew 4:11 Then the devil leaveth Him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto Him.
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He was led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit, but He returned from the wilderness in the POWER of the Holy Spirit! Luke 4:13-15 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.
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And Jesus returned IN THE POWER OF the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of Him through all the region round about. And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.
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The enemy will never leave a fully surrendered child of God alone, as with Jesus, the Word says that the devil departed from Him “for a season”, but having experienced the wilderness, and realizing the power of the Holy Spirit in us, we will be ready for war!
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Psalm 144:1 Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. #EyesOnHim
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The Plan To Save The World! If you had been allowed to hear God’s plan to save the world, what would you have thought?
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From a Manger, to a Cross! We will send Jesus to be born of a virgin; He will walk among My people, who will ridicule and mock Him; even accusing Him of being demon possessed!
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Isaiah 53:3 He is despised and rejected of men; a Man of Sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
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John 8:48-49 Then answered the Jews, and said unto Him, Say we not well that Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour My Father, and ye do dishonour Me.
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We will choose men to walk with Him, who are the weakest, and the most unlearned! Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
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We will even allow the one who will betray Him, to be among this small group of twelve! Matthew 26:25 Then Judas, which betrayed Him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
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He will be rejected by all, and before He is killed, all His disciples; that He calls friends, will walk away from Him, and deny Him! Beloved, does that sound like a good plan to you?
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His ways are not our ways! Isaiah 55:8-9 For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.
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The way to Life is death! The way to Joy is through sorrow! John 12:24-25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
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He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. At His darkest hour, Judas betrayed the One, who called him friend, and all the disciples turned away from Him!
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Matthew 26:47-50,56 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
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Now he that betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is He: hold Him fast. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed Him. And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come?
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Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took Him. [56] But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook Him, and fled.
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But the plan of God to save the world did not stop there! Jesus would be raised from the dead, and having lived a perfect life as a man, would have purchased salvation for all who would call upon His Name for salvation!
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1 Corinthians 15:3-4 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
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Colossians 1:12-14 Giving thanks unto the Father, Which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son:
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In Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins. Hebrews tells us how Jesus was able to endure all of this, and submit to the will of His Father in Heaven! Jesus knew that death leads to Life; His death on the cross for our sins!
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Hebrews 12:1-4 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
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Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the JOY that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
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How do we endure what we must face in this life if we are to be followers of Jesus Christ? We are told that we will have tribulation in this life; that we too will be hated by all!
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John 16:32-33 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave Me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.
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These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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We can only do it by His Spirit, beloved! We can only do it by keeping our hearts, our minds, and our eyes stayed on Him! We can do it because we know we are not alone! We too must look ahead past this life and its trials, to the JOY set before us!
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Isaiah 26:3-4 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.
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From death to Life — God’s plan to save the World! Thank You, Father! John 3:16 -17 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting Life.
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For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. #EyesOnHim
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@reSeeIt save thread
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He Cares For You! There is no need that we will ever encounter that He is unable to supply! He will never forget you beloved, or turn His ear, or His eye from one who belongs to Him!
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Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
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Several years ago, I was reading my Bible and praying in our back yard when I noticed a Mother and Daddy bird letting their babies down in our backyard, preparing them to leave the nest. One baby bird was in front of our shed and the other was right up against the back fence.
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They just sat there carefree, and hardly moved; they seemed to be asleep! Occasionally, the Daddy bird would hop down and check on His babies, pecking and fussing over them, then he would fly back up, either right up on the fence or in the tree above the fence.
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The babies were never out of his sight! His eyes seemed always to be on them! Our family had been going through a difficult time and the LORD knew I was struggling to trust Him!
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His Words to my heart were specific to our situation, but beloved, He loves and cares for you just as specifically! I pray His Words to my heart will encourage your heart today!
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While I observed the scene with the family of birds, these words came to my mind! Be still; rest peacefully, and quietly before Me! I am watching over you to care for all that concerns you. Are you not more precious to Me than the sparrows?
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My eyes are upon you to provide according to what you need at any given moment. I do not sleep, so don’t worry that I will forget you and neglect to provide!
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I see all and I know all. I am always at work to fulfill all of My good counsel and purpose! I am on the throne; I am orchestrating everything to fit perfectly into My plans. Leave the timing to Me.
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I know what is best; I know when to act; how to move man’s hearts; when to remove obstacles; when to release just what is needed! I harden and soften hearts; I give wisdom and discernment; I open and close men’s eyes and ears! I do it my child! I am doing it!
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My promises are sure; they are not revocable! Believe, trust, rest, be joyful, and have faith, by My Holy Spirit in you! Breathe in and out by My Spirit; let Me sustain and strengthen you!
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Be at peace! My peace have I given unto you; don’t let your heart be troubled, neither be thou afraid! I love you dearly! You are mine! I treasure you!
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Beloved, let His Words to me, be His Words to you! You can trust your situation to Your Heavenly Father! His eye is always on you! David, Asaph, and Jeremiah, all spoke about the LORD being their portion! What does that mean?
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It means that whatever we face in this life; whatever need we have, if we belong to the LORD, He is our portion for that need! His eye is on us, like that Daddy bird!
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When we become His children through faith in His Son Jesus Christ, we receive a portion of Him, and of His inheritance! He is our portion for eternal life!
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Asaph knew the LORD was his portion! Psalm 73:23-26 Nevertheless I am continually with Thee: Thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
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Whom have I in heaven but Thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside Thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
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David knew the LORD was his portion as well! Psalm 16:5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot. Psalm 142:5 I cried unto Thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
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Jeremiah knew the LORD was his portion! Lamentations 3:24-26 The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him. The LORD is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him.
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It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. He is your portion for salvation; He is your portion when you are afraid; He is your portion when you feel helpless and alone; He is your portion when you need healing; or provision;
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He is your portion when you need to let go of anger, bitterness, resentment, pride, and every other emotion and sin. He is your portion to live a godly life; to be a godly parent, friend, or spouse. He is your portion to love your enemies!
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Beloved, do you know that the LORD is your portion? Are you confident that His eyes are on you? Say with Jeremiah, David, and Asaph, and others — LORD, You are my portion!
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I will hope in You; I will trust in You, and I will wait for Your provision in every area of my life! #EyesOnHim
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By This Will All Men Know! Why did God send His Son Jesus into this world? Knowing the pain and agony; the rejection, and cruelty, He would have to face, why would He do it? Love! We are told in John 3:16, that God loved the world so much, that He gave His only Son!
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John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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The world; mankind, was destined for death, hell, and eternal destruction, but the love of God was poured out that mankind might be offered redemption by a Perfect Sacrifice — Jesus Christ!
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Romans 5:6-9 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
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But God commendeth His Love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.
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We spend so much time looking for another’s faults and sins, instead of loving them, blessing them, and praying for them! John 3:17 is often left out when reading the verse before it, but it’s very important!
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Beloved, it says that God did not come into the world, to condemn the world! He came so that this lost world could be saved! John 3:17 For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.
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We live in a world desperately in need, whether they realize and admit it, or not, of someone to save them! They are condemned already! They need His Love, and His Light, and His salvation!
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John 3:18 He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the Name of the only begotten Son of God.
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Love doesn’t accept, nor condone sin! We must speak out against sin and evil, but we must do it in love! Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the Truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
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If we are to be imitators of Christ, we will also be known by our love! John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
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By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another. What are you known for beloved? Are you known for being loving, compassionate, merciful, and forgiving?
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We are not to return evil for evil, or cursing for cursing! 1 Peter 3:8-12 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
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Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
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Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the LORD is against them that do evil.
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I see so many who say they are followers of Jesus Christ, that are not walking in His Love! They curse others, even using His holy Name to damn them! This should not be so beloved! How grievous to our Father in Heaven!
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James 3:8-11 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
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Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
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We are not to love sin, but we are to love the sinner! We are told to love our enemies, and those who use us, and curse us! We are to overcome evil with good!
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Romans 12:10-16,18-21 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Not slothful in business; fervent in Spirit; serving the LORD; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
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Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another.
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Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. [18] If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the LORD.
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Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Luke 6:27-38 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
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And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also. Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
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And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
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And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; & your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest:
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For He is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
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Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
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What kind of Love did it take for God to give His Son? What kind of Love does it take for us to love others? Unselfish Love! How important is loving others?
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Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Mark 12:30-31 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
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And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. Jesus loved with the love of His Father in Heaven, and so should we!
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John 5:19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He seeth the Father do: for what things soever He doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
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Will we be obedient to the LORD, and love? John 14:24 He that loveth Me not keepeth not My sayings: and the Word which ye hear is not Mine, but the Father's which sent Me.
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Beloved, lay down your selfish, and fleshly desire to treat others the way they treat you, or to harden your heart against those who are unkind to you! Walk in obedience to Him, and choose love!
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John 15:12-14 This is My commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
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We will be known and we will know others by their fruit! Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Walk in LOVE! #EyesOnHim
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But For The Grace Of God! When we look back over our lives, we can’t help but realize that but for the grace of God, we would not be where we are today! Jeremiah spoke about the grace, mercy, and faithfulness, he had experienced from the LORD!
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Take the time to read all of Lamentations chapter three and see if you can’t identify with what Jeremiah says!
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His conclusion though for all that he was, all that he did, and the consequences he encountered in his life because of it was this well known and beautiful passage of scripture!
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Lamentations 3:21-26 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness.
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The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him. The LORD is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
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Beloved, have you made choices in your life that you regret? Have you walked in your own understanding; in the flesh, and born the consequences?
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Perhaps you’ve thought you heard the voice and direction of the LORD, and took some action based on that, only to later discover that you acted in the flesh, because of your own insecurities and fears!
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Even in that, beloved, God uses what we’ve done for His good purposes! He redeems us! But for the grace of God!
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2 Timothy 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.
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Romans 8:28 And we know that ALL things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. BUT GOD, Who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us!
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Ephesians 2:1-10 And you hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
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Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
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But God, Who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
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That in the ages to come He might shew the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:
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It is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
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Dear brother and sister in Christ, if you find yourself in need of His grace today, He is here! Turn to Him, confess your sin, and your need for His salvation! He is merciful and gracious!
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He won’t turn a blind eye, or have a calloused heart for those who in humility come to Him in need of help; in need of mercy!
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Paul tells us of this wonderful grace, that has changed the lives of even the most sinful men and women! Beloved, Paul knew, because he was once among them! So were we!
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1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
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Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such WERE some of you: BUT ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the Name of the LORD Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
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Matthew 11:28 Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Come to Him if you’re weary, if you’re burdened and weighed down because of life! Come to Him with every sin, every care, every need! He will extend His grace!
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He will walk with you through the circumstances in your life! You will know the truth in these two small but powerful Words — BUT GOD! Thank You, LORD! #EyesOnHim
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@reSeeIt save thread
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You Did It Unto Me! The disciples asked Jesus, LORD, when did we see You hungry and fed You? Here is His reply Matthew 25:37-40 Then shall the righteous answer Him, saying, LORD, when saw we Thee an hungered, and fed Thee?
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Or thirsty, and gave Thee drink? When saw we Thee a stranger, and took Thee in? or naked, and clothed Thee? Or when saw we Thee sick, or in prison, and came unto Thee?
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And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me.
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Beloved, have you seen another’s need and turned a blind eye? Have you closed your heart to them, and determined they put themselves in this position, let them get themselves out!
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Have you judged their situation and determined they deserve no mercy or compassion? Consider your own life! When did the LORD, reach His hand of mercy and compassion out to you? When did Jesus lift you from the path to death and destruction?
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Beloved, He did it when you were still a sinner; undeserving, and ungrateful! Do you give like He did, or do you give only to those you decide are worthy? Romans 5:1-2,6-8 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our LORD Jesus Christ:
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By Whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. [6] For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
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For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth His Love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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We were not deserving, yet He lavished His Love on us! 1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of Love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.
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Romans 8:31-32 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?
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He promises to meet every need we have! Matthew 6:25,30-31,33 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
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[30] Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall He not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
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Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? [33] But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and ALL these things shall be added unto you.
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We read this and we say to our brother, God will help you, just trust Him! These words are true, but He also tells us to help our brother in need!
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1 John 3:17-18 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the Love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
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His promise to us is that if we give, it will be given to us when we are in need! Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.
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For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. We are to give with a cheerful heart! He loves those who give joyfully in His Name!
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2 Corinthians 9:6-7 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
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Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. We must give, expecting nothing in return, even to our enemies. Remember, we were once at enmity with God!
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Luke 6:31-35 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.
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And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
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But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for He is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
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Will you withhold your gift because you have decided a person is unworthy? If God had waited until we were worthy, to give Jesus for our sins, we would still be waiting! But thanks be to God, He didn’t wait! He lavished His love on us despite our unworthiness!
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Have you accepted His free Gift of salvation? He is waiting for you to open your heart and accept Jesus as your Savior and LORD! Then, having received, freely give! Give of yourself to Him and give of yourself to others, even when you may think they don’t deserve it!
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There is no gift we could offer that would equal His gift! Give from your abundance, and give from your want! You will never be able to out give your Father in Heaven!
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We will be rewarded in heaven for giving to those who are unable to give! Luke 14:12-14 Then said He also to him that bade Him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours;
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Lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
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This is the time of year many give gifts to others, beloved, give to another today; expecting nothing in return! One day you will hear Him say, Well done good and faithful servant!
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Matthew 25:34-36 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
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For I was an hungred, and ye gave Me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took Me in: Naked, and ye clothed Me: I was sick, and ye visited Me: I was in prison, and ye came unto Me. #EyesOnHim
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Heart Transplant! When you hear someone is on a transplant list, you know their situation is critical! The Word of God tells us that the heart of man is diseased, and wicked!
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Jeremiah 17:9-10 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
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Beloved, we don’t know what is in a person’s heart, only the LORD knows that! 1 Samuel 16:7 The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
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But, we can know what is in the heart, by what comes out of a person’s mouth, and by their actions; by their fruit! Luke 6:44-46 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.
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A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil:
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For of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. And why call ye Me, LORD, LORD, and do not the things which I say? Matthew 7:15-16 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits.
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Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? You are either on the heart transplant list, or you’ve been given a new heart!
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Ezekiel 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new Spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
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Colossians 1:13-14 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the Kingdom of His dear Son: In Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.
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David prayed this prayer when he was confronted with his sin, and with the condition of his heart! Psalm 51:6-7,10-11 Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part Thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
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Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. [10] Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
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Ask the LORD to search your heart today! Do you have His heart about people around you? Are you walking in His Love? Are you walking in obedience to Him? What words come from your mouth? What thoughts are in your mind? All of these come from the abundance of your heart!
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Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
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If our heart is pure it will not condemn us! 1 John 3:20-21 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
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It grieved the LORD when He looked and saw how wicked the heart of His creation had become! Genesis 6:5-6 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
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And it repented the LORD that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him at His heart. What does the LORD see when He looks at our heart? Is He grieved? Beloved, the letters we read in Revelation are letters to the Church; to God’s people, or those that say they are His!
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The Church of Jesus Christ is not a place you go; the Church is His body of believers! Will He write you a letter of commendation, or a letter of rebuke?
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We can be given a new heart, and live our lives in a way that damages it! Are you allowing sin and disease to destroy your new heart? We must see to it that we diligently keep our hearts pure!
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Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Hebrews 3:12-14 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
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But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we are made partakers of Christ, IF we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end.
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1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:
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To the end He may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our LORD Jesus Christ with all His saints.
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We may deceive ourselves into thinking our hearts are pure; our motivations are right, but are they? Are we doing those things He’s asked us to do? Are you bearing the burdens of others, or do you just want others to bear your burdens?
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Do you have your hand out seeking help, but are blinded, and calloused to the needs of others? Galatians 6:1-3 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
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Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
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Do you think more highly of yourself than you should? There’s a famous line from Shakespeare’s, Hamlet, that says, “To thine own self be true”.
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This sounds like good advice, and it can be if your heart is pure, and you’re not pretending to be someone you’re not!
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If you are only pretending, posing, or being hypocritical, you may fool some people, but eventually the fruit of your words and actions will expose you for what you really are!
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Better advice than Polonius gave in Hamlet, would be this — be true to the LORD, and be true to His Word! Beloved, you can be taken off the transplant list today! You can receive a new heart! If you do, or if you have — Keep your heart pure! #EyesOnHim
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This Is The Way! Are you looking for direction? Does the way ahead seem dark and unsure? Turn to the LORD, beloved! He promises to guide you in the path He has chosen for you to walk!
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He also promises that when we get off the path He has set before us; when we’ve lost our way, and turn to Him, we will hear His voice saying, beloved child of Mine, this is the way!
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Isaiah 30:20-21 And though the LORD give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers:
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And thine ears shall hear a Word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. His Word is a Lamp unto our feet, and a Light unto our path!
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Psalm 119:103-105 How sweet are Thy Words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through Thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Thy Word is a Lamp unto my feet, and a Light unto my path.
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How do we get understanding and direction for our lives beloved? Through His Word! We aren’t told to go to an advisor, or to a preacher, or even to a friend, or family member! We are to go to Him; to His Word!
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Jesus had the conversation below with His disciples. He knew there were some who would not believe or follow His Word. He knew there would be one in particular who everyone trusted, that would betray Him!
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John 6:64-69 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray Him. And He said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto Me, except it were given unto him of My Father.
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From that time many of His disciples went back, and walked no more with Him. Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?
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Then Simon Peter answered Him, LORD, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the Words of eternal Life. And we believe and are sure that Thou art that Christ, the Son of the Living God.
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Beloved, will you remain with Him, walking in the Light of His Word; along the path that leads to eternity with Him? Or will you turn back as some of these disciples did?
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The path Jesus took to the cross was not easy! We are told that He prayed so intensely that his sweat was like great drops of blood!
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Luke 22:44-48 And being in an agony He prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. And when He rose up from prayer, and was come to His disciples, He found them sleeping for sorrow,
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And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. And while He yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss Him.
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But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of Man with a kiss? How did Jesus keep going even when those closest to Him; those He called Friend, betrayed Him? He looked ahead down the path, to the joy set before Him!
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Hebrews 12:2-4 Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
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Are you walking forward in faith beloved; trusting that He is faithful to give you enough light for the next step? Are you listening for His still small voice whispering to you?
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Elijah had just seen the mighty hand of God, yet found himself feeling alone, scared, and defeated! The Word of the LORD came to him to direct him and encourage him to walk forward! He heard His still small voice!
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1 Kings 19:9-12 And he (Elijah) came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the Word of the LORD came to him, and He said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?
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And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of Hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken Thy covenant, thrown down Thine altars, and slain Thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.
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And He said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind:
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And after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
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Is your LORD Jesus Christ speaking to your heart today? Is He asking you, as He asked His disciples — Why are you sleeping? Rise up beloved, He will show you the next step! Listen for His voice behind you saying, this is the way, walk ahead! #EyesOnHim
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Hypocrisy! My heart is grieved when I see the hypocrisy around me. When we see a brother in need, what do we do? Do we mock the desperation of his need, or rather do we say, oh my dear brother, what can I do to help you?
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1 John 3:17-24 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
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And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
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And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. And this is His commandment, That we should believe on the Name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as He gave us commandment.
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And he that keepeth His commandments dwelleth in Him, & He in him. And hereby we know that He abideth in us, by the Spirit which He hath given us. Do you belittle your brother for taking measures to provide for his family, yet you yourself ask often for your own needs to be met?
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Why not rather, reach out to that brother in love as the Word of God tells you to do? With love, compassion, and understanding?
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Why not encourage him in the LORD, with His Word? Say to that brother, the LORD is faithful, He will provide, my brother! Again, why not ask, what can I do to help you?
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If you say that you love the LORD, and you don’t do these things, you are not being honest, and you are not doing what is pleasing in His sight! You see clearly your brother’s error, but not your own! You hypocrite, first cleanse yourself!
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Matthew 7:1-5 Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
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And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
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Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. Before you condemn another, you must first examine your own heart! Are you doing the very things you accuse another of doing?
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The Word is true - every man’s way is right in his own eyes! Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
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Beloved, the LORD knows your heart, your motivations, and your intent! He sees what you do in secret, and not one thought you think is hidden from Him! Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
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Are you only giving lip service to the LORD, & deceiving others, and possibly even yourself? Matthew 15:7-8 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto Me with their mouth, & honoureth Me with their lips; but their heart is far from Me.
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We are told not to judge until we’ve examined ourselves, but we are also told to judge sin among those who call themselves followers of Jesus Christ!
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We are to closely examine the fruit in our lives, then in the lives of others! We will know by the fruit in a life if that person is who they say they are! Not by their words — but by their fruit!
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1 Corinthians 11:28,31-32 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. [31] For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened of the LORD, that we should not be condemned with the world.
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Are you a hypocrite? Hypocrisy is pretending to be what one is not, or to believe what one does not! It is behavior that contradicts what you claim to believe!
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A while back the LORD showed me during prayer that a person everyone looked to as a true believer would fall, and the fall of this person would shake many!
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Some who followed this person, and had their eyes on them, instead of on the LORD, would not only be shaken, but they would fall with them! Are your eyes on a man? Take heed to the Word of the LORD!
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Examine your hearts today, and ensure that you are not living a life of hypocrisy! If the LORD reveals to you that you are, repent! If you have spoken wrongly against a brother, ask them to forgive you as well!
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And beloved, I can’t warn you strongly enough — do not follow any man! Stop following man and follow the LORD GOD! #EyesOnHim
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The LORD Thinks About Us! What a wonderful and a terrifying truth! Psalm 40:17 But I am poor and needy; yet the LORD thinketh upon me. What does the LORD see when He looks into my heart and my life?
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The Word of God says that He searches the whole earth looking for those whose hearts are perfect, or loyal to Him! Will He see loyalty in us, or as in the rest of this story in Chronicles, will He see you trusting in a man?
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2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
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Hanani came to Asa and told him that he did not have success in war because he had relied on man, and not the LORD! He also reminded him of the time he had relied on the LORD and been successful!
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2 Chronicles 16:7-8 And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand.
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Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, He delivered them into thine hand.
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Instead of thanking Hanani for this Word, Asa was angry and put him in prison! 2 Chronicles 16:10 Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time.
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Who are you loyal to beloved? Where does your loyalty lie? I’m not saying you can’t be loyal to a person, because I believe loyalty is an excellent trait, but where does your loyalty lie?
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We must be loyal to Him above all else! We are not to follow, or put our trust in any person! Jesus said, Follow Me! We see in the story of Job a beautiful portrayal of loyalty, yet also a sobering reminder that God allows us to be tested!
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The LORD suggested Job to Satan so that He might prove Job’s loyalty to Satan! Here’s what the Word says about Job! Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
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Let’s read part of the story! Job 1:6-12 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou?
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Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. And the LORD said unto Satan,
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Hast thou considered My servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?
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Hast not Thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? Thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth Thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse Thee to Thy face.
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And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
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Over and over the LORD allowed Job to be tested, but he remained loyal to the LORD despite all his loss and pain! Here are Job’s words!
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Job 1:21-22 And (Job) said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the Name of the LORD. In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
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The LORD knew Job would come forth as gold! He had been watching His life and He knew his heart! He had been thinking about Job! Job 23:10 But He knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
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The LORD saw others we read about in His Word; those who were loyal to Him even in the face of threats, and death! Those like Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, David, and many more!
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Were all of these perfect people? Most assuredly not, because there are no perfect people! But beloved, the LORD looks at hearts! 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him:
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For the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. What does the LORD see in our hearts? What does He think about us?
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It doesn’t matter; it shouldn’t matter, what any person thinks about us! If our hearts are perfect towards the LORD, all that should matter is His opinion of us!
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One of the most beautiful passages of scripture in the Word of God is about what the LORD does, and how He feels when He sees and hears those who love Him and are loyal to Him! Those who think about Him!
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Malachi 3:16-17 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon His Name.
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And they shall be Mine, saith the LORD of Hosts, in that day when I make up My jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
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On the contrary in the days of Noah, the LORD was sorry He had made man! Their thoughts were only on evil! Only Noah and his family were spared!
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Genesis 6:5-6 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the LORD that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him at His heart.
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Does what the LORD sees in us grieve His Spirit, or cause Him to rejoice? David knew that the LORD thought about him, even as He knit him together in his mother’s womb! He said, how precious also are Thy thoughts unto me!
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Psalm 139:13-18 For Thou hast possessed my reins: Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
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My substance was not hid from Thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;
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And in Thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
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How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with Thee.
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The LORD has good thoughts toward His people! He still wants to show Himself strong in our lives, when we seek Him with all our hearts!
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The Words below were spoken to those who had rebelled against the LORD, and were listening to false prophets! They are often quoted out of context!
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Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
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Then shall ye call upon Me, and ye shall go and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek Me, and find Me, when ye shall search for Me with all your heart.
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Beloved, if your heart is not loyal to Him today, if your loyalty lies anywhere but with Him, repent and turn to Him, or turn back to Him! He’s looking for perfect hearts! He’s thinking about you today! #EyesOnHim
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Do You Trust Me? Do you trust the LORD? Are you willing to take His hand and walk with Him through the valley of the shadow of death? Are you willing to go through whatever He places on your path, even the things that you fear the most?
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If He asks you to walk through the deepest valley, or to the very edge of the tallest; steepest cliff, will you lay aside any fear you might have & walk with Him? The 23rd Psalm is a beautiful picture of a child of God walking with Him; trusting in His provision, and protection!
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Psalm 23:1-6 The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His Name's sake.
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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Can we trust the LORD, beloved? Is He trustworthy? Yes, a thousand times, yes! He will never leave us or fail us!
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Even when we can’t feel His presence, or hear His voice, He is there! The LORD spoke to Abraham and asked him to leave his country and go to a place He would show him!
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Hebrews 11:8-10 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
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By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose Builder and Maker is God.
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When you hear the phrase, “You’re going to need to trust me”, what does that bring to your mind? It tells me that I am about to go through something that I may not understand!
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Something that may seem scary. Maybe a situation that brings great uncertainty! I may question if this is where I’m supposed to be, and if I’m doing what He wants me to do!
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The LORD does not take His children on the wide, and trodden path, beloved! He takes us down the unknown and narrow path! The path that causes us to trust in Him the most! A path we may not understand!
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Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.
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Will you answer the call of the LORD to trust Him? David said this to the LORD God! He told Him he would trust Him, and wait on His Word and His guidance! He knew he would not be ashamed, because He knew that God is Faithful, and He is Trustworthy!
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Psalm 25:2-5 O my God, I trust in Thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. Yea, let none that wait on Thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. Shew me Thy ways, O LORD; teach me Thy paths. Lead me in Thy Truth, and teach me:
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For Thou art the God of my salvation; on Thee do I wait all the day. [20] O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in Thee. Those who trust in, and place their hope in the LORD will never be ashamed!
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Psalm 119:116 Uphold me according unto Thy Word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my Hope. Beloved, do you feel like you are walking through the valley? Do you feel afraid, or alone?
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Take His hand & tell Him, LORD I trust You! I believe Your Word! I know You will never fail me! You are my Hope! LORD, I’m willing to walk wherever You lead me; even through the valley of the shadow of death, because I know You are with me, & You have a purpose for this valley!
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Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that Hope in the LORD. Psalm 71:14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise Thee more and more.
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Beloved, wherever He has led you, or will lead you, is for His good purposes! Trust Him! Romans 5:3-5 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
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And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
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He will use every single thing we walk through! 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our LORD Jesus Christ, the Father of Mercies, and the God of all Comfort;
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Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
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When my Mom was still living, and I would tell her of a trial in my life, she would say, “Can’t we just trust the LORD with that?” There is nothing that we can’t trust the LORD with!
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Whatever you’re facing today, beloved, I’ll ask you that same question my Mom asked me, Can’t we trust the LORD with this? Don’t let the enemy paralyze you with doubt or fear! Keep walking forward, knowing He is with you! And answer Him, Yes, LORD, when He says, Do you trust Me?
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Isaiah 50:10 Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of His servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the Name of the LORD, and stay upon his God. #EyesOnHim
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Who Did Jesus Say He Was? Son of God — Son of Man! Luke 22:67-70 Art Thou the Christ? tell us. And He said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: And if I also ask you, ye will not answer Me, nor let Me go.
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Hereafter shall the Son of Man sit on the right hand of the power of God. Then said they all, Art Thou then the Son of God? And He said unto them, Ye say that I Am.
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John the Baptist knew that Jesus was the Son of God! John 1:32-34 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon Him. And I knew Him not: but He that sent Me to baptize with water, the same said unto Me,
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Upon Whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, the same is He which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
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The demons knew that Jesus was the Son of God! Matthew 8:29 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with Thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art Thou come hither to torment us before the time?
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Mark 3:11-12 And unclean spirits, when they saw Him, fell down before Him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. And He straitly charged them that they should not make Him known.
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Luke 4:41 And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And He rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that He was Christ. Those that took part in Jesus crucifixion saw that He was indeed the Son Of God!
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Matthew 27:54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. The disciples knew that Jesus was the Son of God!
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John 1:48-51 Nathanael saith unto Him, Whence knowest Thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, Thou art the Son of God;
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Thou art the King of Israel. Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.
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And He saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.
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John 11:27 She saith unto Him, Yea, LORD: I believe that Thou art the Christ, the Son of God, Which should come into the world. Acts 8:36-38 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: & the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
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And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
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Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. John 1:34 And I saw, and bare record that This is the Son of God. Romans 1:3-4 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our LORD, Which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
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And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. The angels knew that Jesus was the Son of God!
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Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
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Jesus said He was the Son of God! He also referred to Himself as the Son of Man! John 3:13-19 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but He that came down from heaven, even the Son of Man which is in heaven.
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And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.
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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.
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He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the Name of the only begotten Son of God.
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And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than Light, because their deeds were evil. John 5:25-27 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God:
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And they that hear shall live. For as the Father hath life in Himself; so hath He given to the Son to have life in Himself; And hath given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.
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John 9:35-39 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when He had found him, He said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? He answered and said, Who is He, LORD, that I might believe on Him?
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And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen Him, and it is He that talketh with thee. And he said, LORD, I believe. And he worshipped Him. And Jesus said, For judgment I Am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
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1 John 4:12-15 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and His Love is perfected in us. Hereby know we that we dwell in Him, and He in us, because He hath given us of His Spirit.
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And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
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Beloved, Jesus referred to Himself as the Son of God and the Son of Man; though He also acknowledged He was with God from the beginning! John, in his gospel clearly states that Jesus is God!
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John 1:1-3,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made.
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[14] And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Though He existed in the form of God, the Word says that He did not regard equality with God as a thing to be grasped!
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Philippians 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a Name Which is above every name:
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That at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is LORD, to the glory of God the Father.
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Jesus is a part of the Trinity - The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, but He submitted to the will of His Father in Heaven, and became flesh; the Son of Man, to die for our sins!
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1 John 5:5-15 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? This is He that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is Truth.
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For there are Three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these Three are One. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
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If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which He hath testified of His Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made Him a liar;
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Because he believeth not the record that God gave of His Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this Life is in His Son. He that hath the Son hath Life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not Life.
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These things have I written unto you that believe on the Name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal Life, and that ye may believe on the Name of the Son of God.
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And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us: And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.
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Matthew 26:39 And He went a little further, and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt.
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Jesus took on flesh at the behest of the Father! Eighty five times in the New Testament Jesus either calls Himself, or is referred to as the Son of Man!
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Who did Jesus pray to? Himself? No, He prayed to His Father in Heaven! He went often to a secluded place and prayed to His Father in Heaven! He is our example!
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Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. And He taught us to pray to our Father in heaven as well!
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Matthew 6:6-13 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
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But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him.
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After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
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And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Jesus is our Mediator! We only have access to the Father through his Son, Jesus Christ! We pray to the Father, in the Name of Jesus!
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1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
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John 14:13-14 And whatsoever ye shall ask in My Name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in My Name, I will do it.
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We know Jesus is a part of the Trinity! We know from the Word of God, He was there at creation, and all things were created by Him, and He Himself told the scoffers He was before Abraham! John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I Am.
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Colossians 1:12-23 Giving thanks unto the Father, Which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son:
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In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
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For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him:
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And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church: Who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things He might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fulness dwell;
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And, having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself; by Him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
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And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath He reconciled In the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in His sight:
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If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister.
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John 17:5 And now, O Father, glorify Thou Me with Thine own self with the glory which I had with Thee before the world was. The glorified Jesus said this of Himself! Revelation 22:13 I Am Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.
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The Father and the Son are One, even as Jesus prayed, we become one in them at salvation! As we’ve learned before all three come to live in believers! See John 14:23-26!
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John 17:21-22 That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that Thou hast sent Me. And the glory which Thou gavest Me I have given them; that they may be one, even as We are One.
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Beloved, I pray these scriptures brings some clarity to Who Jesus said He was! Jesus is now seated at the right hand of His Father! 1 Peter 3:22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto Him.
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In the end God will be All in All! 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 Then cometh the end, when He shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when He shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign, till He hath put all enemies under His feet.
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The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. For He hath put all things under His feet. But when He saith all things are put under Him, it is manifest that He is excepted which did put all things under Him.
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And when all things shall be subdued unto Him, then shall the Son also Himself be subject unto Him that put all things under Him, that God may be All in All. #EyesOnHim
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Truth Will Prevail! Are you a seeker of Truth? You will find Truth if you search for it with all your heart! And when you do find Truth, you are promised freedom; true freedom! John 8:32 And ye shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall make you free.
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Beloved, the longing in your heart for Truth, is not for a thing but a person! Jesus made this proclamation to His disciples — I Am Truth! John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.
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Our LORD in Heaven is a God of Truth! Deuteronomy 32:1-4 Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the Words of my mouth.
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My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass: Because I will publish the Name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God.
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He is the Rock, His work is perfect: for all His ways are judgment: a God of Truth and without iniquity, just and right is He.
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The Holy Spirit is Truth! John 14:17 Even the Spirit of Truth; Whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
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John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of Truth, which proceedeth from the Father, He shall testify of Me.
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John 16:13 Howbeit when He, the Spirit of Truth, is come, He will guide you into all Truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come.
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There is no real Truth apart from our LORD! There are Three that are Truth! The Father, His Son, Jesus, and His Spirit!
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1 John 5:6-7 This is He that came by water and blood, He Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is Truth.
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For there are Three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are One. Jesus prayed that all who would believe in Him would walk in His Word; in Him; for He is Truth! That we would be sanctified; set apart, in Him!
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John 17:17-21 Sanctify them through Thy Truth: Thy Word is Truth. As Thou hast sent Me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also might be sanctified through the Truth.
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Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on Me through their Word; That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that Thou hast sent Me.
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Pilate asked Jesus this question, What is Truth? Though he found no fault in Him, He still turned Him over to be crucified! John 18:38 Pilate saith unto Him, What is truth? When he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, & saith unto them, I find in Him no fault at all.
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When we choose to follow Jesus Christ, and walk in His Truth, we too will be hated by the world! Truth is the enemy of the father of lies, and deception!
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Truth brings Light, and darkness hates Light! John 3:19-21 And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than Light, because their deeds were evil.
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For every one that doeth evil hateth the Light, neither cometh to the Light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth Truth cometh to the Light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
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Beloved, we will be enemies of the world when we speak Truth! Galatians 4:16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the Truth?
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But we will be friends of the LORD! Better to be His friend than to have the world love us! James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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Are you walking in Truth? If you are, continue steadfast, no matter the cost! You will receive an eternal reward! 1 John 3:18-24 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in Truth.
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And hereby we know that we are of the Truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
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Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.
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This is His commandment, That we should believe on the Name of His Son Jesus Christ, & love one another, as He gave us commandment. And he that keepeth His commandments dwelleth in Him, and He in him. And hereby & know that He abideth in us, by the Spirit which He hath given us.
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John said there was no greater joy than to see His children walking in Truth! How much more joy does our Father in Heaven have when He sees us walking in Truth!
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3 John 1:2-4 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the Truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the Truth.
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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in Truth. Truth is not a movement beloved! He is TRUTH! We are never stronger than when we stand in TRUTH, because He is TRUTH, and we are standing with HIM! Stand Strong!
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Psalm 25:4-5 Shew me Thy ways, O LORD; teach me Thy paths. Lead me in Thy Truth, and teach me: for Thou art the God of my salvation; on Thee do I wait all the day.
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There is truth in this quote by George Washington, who said this, “Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.”
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Winston Churchill said this, “The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Beloved, we know that TRUTH WILL PREVAIL! In the end TRUTH will be there! #EyesOnHim
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He Knows Your Name! The Word of the LORD through Isaiah tells His children that He will never forget them! This was spoken specifically at that time to Israel, but beloved, He has you inscribed on the palms of His hands! His nail scarred hands!
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This promise is to ALL His children! He will NEVER forget YOU! Isaiah 49:15-16 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.
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Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of My hands; thy walls are continually before Me. He will never forsake you! Deuteronomy 31:6,8 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, He it is that doth go with thee;
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He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. [8] And the LORD, He it is that doth go before thee; He will be with thee, He will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
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1 Samuel 12:22 For the LORD will not forsake His people for His great Name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you His people. He calls all the stars by name, how much more important are you to Him than the stars! The very hairs of your head are numbered!
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Psalm 147:4 He telleth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names. Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
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But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. I’ve had many children in my care throughout my life, babysitting, and working for a few years as a nanny.
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There’s a little song I would sing to reassure the children that their parents would never forget to come back and get them! Here it is!
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My Mommy (and Daddy) comes back, she always comes back, she always comes back to get me! My mommy comes back, she always comes back; she never will forget me!
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Beloved, Jesus promised His troubled disciples that though He had to leave them, physically for a time, He would come back for them one day! He is coming back for all those who are His; for us! He will never forget you!
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John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
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And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. He has promised that those who remember His Name, and trust in Him, will not be forsaken by Him!
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Psalm 9:10 And they that know Thy Name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee.
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We have all lost dear ones in our lives, but beloved there is One Who we will never lose to death! The LORD will always be with us throughout our lives, and in eternity!
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Even if our earthly parents forsake or abandon us, He never will! He will take us up in His arms and keep us safe! He is our Abba Father! Psalm 27:10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
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Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
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Galatians 4:6-7 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
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Have you called upon the Name of the LORD for salvation? Are you His son, and His heir? If not do so today! Romans 10:9-13 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
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For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed.
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For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same LORD over all is rich unto all that call upon Him. For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved.
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Have you turned away from Him like the prodigal son in the story in Luke? He is waiting for you to come Home! He is calling your name today beloved! Listen to His voice and respond!
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Luke 15:20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. #EyesOnHim
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On Some Have Compassion! Be not overcome of evil; but overcome evil with good! Romans 12:17-21 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the LORD. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
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Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. The LORD was long suffering and compassionate towards His people! Over and over they turned from Him, and suffered the consequences; yet He forgave them again and again!
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Psalm 78:37-40 For their heart was not right with Him, neither were they stedfast in His covenant. But He, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he His anger away, and did not stir up all His wrath.
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For He remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again. How oft did they provoke Him in the wilderness, and grieve Him in the desert! If we are to reflect His image, our lives too will be marked by compassion!
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Are you long suffering, compassionate, and forgiving, beloved? Or are you just the opposite? Are these fruits in your life? Remember, we will be known by our fruits! Not what words we say, but what actions and attitudes we display!
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Galatians 5:22-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
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If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. Have this mind in you that was in Christ Jesus!
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Philippians 2:3-9 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
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Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. How do you look on others? It’s easy to love those who love us, but what about those who hate us, speak evil of us, and curse us?
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Matthew 5:44-48 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven:
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For He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
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And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
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When Jesus looked over the people, He had compassion on them! He saw how the enemy had them in bondage; they were like sheep without a Shepherd! Luke 19:41 And when He was come near, He beheld the city, and wept over it.
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Matthew 9:36-38 But when He saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
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Then saith He unto His disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the LORD of the Harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest.
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Beloved, our LORD has been so good to us, how can we not be gracious, merciful, and compassionate to others? Lamentations 3:21-26 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not.
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They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him. The LORD is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him.
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It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. Are we only concerned with our own well being, and those who are close to us?
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Or are we like our LORD Jesus Christ, Who emptied Himself, and had compassion on us — while we were still sinners, and alienated from Him? Romans 5:8 But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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When you look around you do you see men and women oppressed by the devil? Have compassion on them, love them, pray for them! You might just save them from the fires of hell, by sharing His love with them!
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Jude 1:21-23 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our LORD Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
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1 Peter 3:8-12,15-17 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
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Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
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Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the LORD is against them that do evil.
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[15] But sanctify the LORD God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
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Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
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Beloved, On Some Have Compassion! #EyesOnHim
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Angels! The first mention we see of angel in the Word of God is in the story of Hagar! Fleeing from Sarah, Hagar was in the wilderness with her child, when the Angel of the LORD appeared to her!
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Hagar called the well, and the Name of the LORD, Beer-lahai-roi! For she said, You are the God Who sees me, for she said, here I have seen the One Who sees me!
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Genesis 16:13-14 And she called the Name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after Him that seeth me? Wherefore the well was called Beer–lahai–roi.
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In the Old Testament, “The Angel of the LORD”, was an appearance of the LORD, not merely an angel! Such appearances also happened in the New Testament before the birth of Jesus!
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We know this is true in Hagar’s story, because the Angel said, He would multiply her seed! Only the LORD God can do that! Genesis 16:10 And the Angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.
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The Angel of the LORD also appeared to Gideon! Judges 6:22 And when Gideon perceived that he was an Angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O LORD God ! for because I have seen an Angel of the LORD face to face.
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[24] Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah–Shalom The first mention we see of the angels, who are also later called “ministering spirits”, is in the story of Sodom and Gomorrah.
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Genesis 19:1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;
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[15] And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. We find in both the Old and New Testament references to His angels being ministering spirits!
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Hebrews 1:6-7,14 And let all the angels of God worship Him. And of the angels He saith, Who maketh His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire. [14] Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
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Psalm 104:4 Who maketh His angels spirits; His ministers a flaming fire. These ministering spirits are given assignments by the LORD on behalf of His children! Psalm 91:11 For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
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Throughout the Word, we see angels bringing messages to God’s people, guiding them, protecting them, opening prison doors for them, even blocking their way as in the story of Balaam and his donkey!
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Numbers 22:25 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam's foot against the wall: and he smote her again. As we saw above, the angels answer to the LORD and get their assignments from Him!
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Psalm 103:20-21 Bless the LORD, ye His angels, that excel in strength, that do His commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His Word. Bless ye the LORD, all ye His hosts; ye ministers of His, that do His pleasure.
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Even the fallen angel, Satan must report in to God! Job 1:6-7 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou?
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Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
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It seems that angels are assigned to each of His children, especially the little children. Matthew 18:10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of My Father which is in heaven.
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The Word of God also talks about us entertaining angels, and not even being aware that they were angels! So angels can take on the appearance of a person! Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
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We are not instruments of His angels or archangels, as has been erroneously stated, but the angels are ministering spirits sent by God, to minister to His children! And it is God Who sends them forth, not man!
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We don’t pray to angels or in the name of ‘his legions’’. Though legions is used to reference angels, it is also used in reference to demonic spirits. Luke 8:30 And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.
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We only pray in the Name of our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ! 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is One God, and One Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus. John 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in My Name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
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We are never to worship angels! Colossians 2:18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind.
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At the end of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, angels came and ministered to Him! Matthew 4:11 Then the devil leaveth Him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto Him.
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Jesus said, He could have asked the Father and He would have sent forth legions of angels to save Him, but He didn’t! He willingly suffered and died on the cross for our sins!
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Matthew 26:53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He shall presently give Me more than twelve legions of angels?
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Did you know the saints will judge angels? 1 Corinthians 6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?
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Peter says that angels are intrigued by salvation. They desire to understand how God provided redemption for fallen human beings. It is a mystery, something they “desire to look into” because they themselves can never personally experience salvation.
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1 Peter 1:12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
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We know that angels were created by God from the account of the fall of Lucifer in Isaiah 14, and Ezekiel 28! Jude speaks about the angels who rebelled against the LORD with Satan and also about mockers in the last days.
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Angels have no authority in Jesus Name, as those who are saved through the blood of Jesus have! As we’ve studied before, His children do have authority to rebuke and cast out devils; to do the works Jesus did!
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Jude 1:6,8-9 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, He hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
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[8] Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, & speak evil of dignities. Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The LORD rebuke thee.
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Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In My Name shall they cast out devils. And at the end of time His angels will be sent forth to separate the wicked from the just, and to gather His elect!
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Matthew 13:29-30 But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers,
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Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. [39] The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
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Jesus is called, Jehovah Sabaoth, the LORD of Hosts. The Commander of the angels of heaven! If our eyes were open, we would see as Daniel was told the battle between the angels of God and the principalities and powers!
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Daniel 10:13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.
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Elisha prayed that his servants eyes would be opened to see these angels! 2 Kings 6:15-17 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots.
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And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.
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And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
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We are not alone in this life, Beloved! The armies of God surround us! If only we could see beyond the veil; with spiritual eyes, we would see armies of angels standing at the ready for His command! But by faith in His Word, we know they are there!
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Deuteronomy 20:1 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee.
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Psalm 68:17-18 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the LORD is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. #EyesOnHim
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I Know Who Holds The Future! Have you ever wished you could know what lies ahead in your life? If we knew the details of what we will face, I wonder if we’d have the strength to move forward!
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We are told in the Word of God to take up our cross daily and follow Him! Luke 9:22-25 The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.
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And He said to them all, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for My sake, the same shall save it.
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For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? Our walk is to be one of trust! Though we may not know what the future holds for us, we know Who holds the future!
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Our hearts are to be fixed; trusting in Him! If they are, we won’t fear what may come! And, we will stand firm in the day of trial in His strength! Psalm 112:7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
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Remember the story of the rich man who stored up his treasures on earth. This is what God said to that man! Luke 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
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The entire story in Luke 12 is worth reading in full! Jesus goes on to say that they don’t need to worry about their future, because God will provide every single thing they need!
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Luke 12:27-28 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
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If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will He clothe you, O ye of little faith? The Word of God says that He will give us the strength we need for each day!
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Deuteronomy 33:25 Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be. His grace will be sufficient for whatever you face beloved, just as it was for Paul!
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2 Corinthians 12:9 And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. This Psalm of Asaph speaks about trusting in the LORD! Asaph knew that God alone was entirely Faithful, and Trustworthy!
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Psalm 73:25-26,28 Whom have I in heaven but Thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside Thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
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[28] But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the LORD GOD, that I may declare all Thy works. No matter where we find ourselves in the future, we can be confident and at peace knowing He will give us the strength we need!
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Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound:
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Every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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I love the story that Corrie ten Boom tells about when she was a child and feared what the future might hold, and whether she would have the strength to stand firm in her faith! Here is the story!
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Father sat down on the edge of the narrow bed. "Corrie," he began gently, "when you and I go to Amsterdam — when do I give you your ticket?” I sniffed a few times, considering this. “Why, just before we get on the train."
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“Exactly. And our wise Father in heaven knows when we're going to need things, too. Don't run out ahead of Him, Corrie. When the time comes that some of us will have to die, you will look into your heart and find the strength you need-just in time.”
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These words from her wise father surely sustained her through many days of uncertainty! And she later testified that there was no darkness so great that His Light could not penetrate it!
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Here are some of her other quotes that are fitting to today’s message! “There is no pit so deep, that God’s love is not deeper still.” The next one reminds me of the scripture from Deuteronomy 33 above! "If God sends us on stony paths, He provides strong shoes."
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"Worry is like a rocking chair: it keeps you moving but doesn't get you anywhere." “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”
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The Word of Gods is filled with many assurances that the LORD will be with us! Every need we have, every care can be laid at His feet; He will give us peace as we walk through each day, trusting in Him!
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My Mom used to tell me, “Be careful for nothing”! She was telling me, God has you in His hands, just trust Him! This saying of hers, was taken from her favorite Bible verse!
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Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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Beloved, be careful for nothing! Trust in the LORD; trust your life and your future into His able hands! He will never leave you, or forsake you! Psalm 115:11 Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: He is their help and their shield.
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Psalm 46:1-5,7,10-11 God is our Refuge and Strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
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Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High.
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God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. [7] The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. [10] Be still, and know that I Am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
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The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. #EyesOnHim
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I Know Who Holds The Future! Have you ever wished you could know what lies ahead in your life? If we knew the details of what we will face, I wonder if we’d have the strength to move forward!
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Refiner’s Fire! Will you follow Jesus? Are you willing to walk in His steps? Consider carefully what it will mean if you say yes! The way of the cross was not glamorous, or easy! Being conformed to the image of Christ is painful!
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Are you willing to say, LORD do whatever it takes in my life to make my heart completely Yours! Conform me; mold me into Your image; make me a vessel that is usable to You! Make me a vessel that brings glory to You!
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Our God is described as an All Consuming Fire. He will remove everything in the lives of His children that turns our hearts from Him! Deuteronomy 4:24 For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God. Hebrews 12:29 For our God is a consuming fire.
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Ezekiel saw the appearance of the glory of the LORD as this fire! It was so awesome that he fell on his face before Him!
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Ezekiel 1:27-28 And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about.
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As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.
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Are you willing to go through what Jesus did? He was rejected, despised, and mocked! Then after all of that, He was forsaken by His disciples, and even by His Father in Heaven! The baptism He endured was a baptism by fire!
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Mark 10:38-39 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? And they said unto Him, We can.
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And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized. Luke 12:50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
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Do you know the Word of God says that Jesus learned obedience through the things He suffered? Hebrews 5:8-9 Though He were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered;
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And being made perfect, He became the Author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him. Jesus was willing to walk through the fire for us! He was obedient to His Father, even to death on the cross!
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Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. When we are saved, He baptizes us with His Holy Spirit, and with fire! Then the process of refinement in our lives begins!
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Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but He that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.
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If you would follow Him being obedient to His Word, you will indeed undergo this baptism by fire! How much better to undergo it in this life, than to spend eternity in eternal fire!
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Matthew 3:12 Whose fan is in His hand, and He will throughly purge His floor, and gather His wheat into the garner; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
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Matthew 13:40-42 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. The Son of Man shall send forth His angels, and they shall gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
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And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Matthew 25:41 Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.
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One day everything we did in this life will be revealed and judged! Every work we did in our flesh will be burned up! Only those things we did for His kingdom and His glory will remain! His holy fire will consume everything else!
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1 Corinthians 3:13-17 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
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If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
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If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. Will you be glorified in Him when He returns in His vengeance as the All Consuming Fire?
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2 Thessalonians 1:7-12 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our LORD Jesus Christ:
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Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the LORD, and from the glory of His power; When He shall come to be glorified in His saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.
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Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of His goodness, and the work of faith with power:
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That the Name of our LORD Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in Him, according to the grace of our God and the LORD Jesus Christ. Better to welcome the fiery trials and testing of our faith here beloved, than to be found walking after your own desires on this earth!
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1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.
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There’s a beautiful story of the process of being refined by fire, that we go through as His children, so that we might reflect His image.
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You may have heard it before, but I’d like to share it with you again! It’s about a woman who goes to a silversmith to watch the process of refining silver. It’s called, The Refiner’s Fire! Here it is!
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As she watched the silversmith, he held a piece of silver over the fire and let it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, one needed to hold the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were hottest as to burn away all the impurities.
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The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot; then she thought again about the verse that says, He sits as a refiner and purifier of silver!
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Malachi 3:3 And He shall sit as a Refiner and Purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.
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The woman asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit there in front of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined. The man answered that yes, he not only had to sit there holding the silver,
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But he had to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the fire. If the silver was left a moment too long in the flames, it would be destroyed.
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The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silversmith, ‘How do you know when the silver is fully refined?’ He smiled at her and answered, ‘Oh, that’s easy — when I see my image in it.’
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Beloved, are you willing to go through this refining process; to reflect His image? Romans 8:29 For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
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Jesus is coming again for a church without spot or blemish! Ephesians 5:27 That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
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When He comes again, nothing will be hidden from His eyes of fire! His eyes will penetrate through all the facades and pretenses of man, to see what is hidden, and what is true! How will you be found?
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Revelation 1:13-16,18 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
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His head and His hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and His eyes were as a flame of fire; And His feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and His voice as the sound of many waters.
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And He had in His right hand seven stars: & out of His mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: & His countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. I Am He that liveth, & was dead; &, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; & have the keys of hell & of death. #EyesOnHim
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Rivers Of Living Water! Beloved, do you have His Rivers of Living Water in you? Have you come to Jesus Christ and received new life? If you have, He will send His Spirit to dwell in you!
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John 7:37-39 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink. He that believeth on Me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of Living Water.
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(But this spake He of the Spirit, which they that believe on Him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified).
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John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give Me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of Him, and He would have given thee Living Water.
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How do you receive this Living Water? By believing on Jesus Christ for salvation, and walking in obedience to His Word!
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Acts 2:38-39 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.
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Many believers have not been taught that the Holy Spirit lives inside of them! On the contrary, many have been taught that the Holy Spirit, and the gifts of the Spirit are not for today! Let’s see what the Word of the LORD says about that!
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In Jude’s epistle we read that praying in the Holy Spirit builds up our faith! We don’t have to understand why this is, but rather we must believe & practice His Word! I have found this to be true! When I neglect to pray in the Spirit, I am missing out on this work of the Spirit!
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Jude 1:20-21 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our LORD Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
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We are told in the Word of God that one of the manifestations of the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues! This sign was not just for the apostles, but for all who would believe in Jesus Christ!
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Mark 16:15-17 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
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And these signs shall follow them that believe; In My Name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues. As promised by Jesus, after He ascended to the Father, He sent His Spirit!
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Acts 2:1-4 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
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And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
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These tongues were actually spoken and heard by those gathered for Pentecost in their own languages! Was the miracle in the tongue or in the hearing? We aren’t told here, but it was the work of the Holy Spirit!
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Joel had prophesied that this would happen, and it did, just as he said it would! His Spirit would be poured out! My understanding of scripture is that this will not cease until Jesus returns; until the day of the LORD!
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Acts 2:11-13,15-21 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.
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For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh:
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And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on My servants and on My handmaidens I will pour out in those days of My Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
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And your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on My servants and on My handmaidens I will pour out in those days of My Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
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And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the LORD come:
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And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the Name of the LORD shall be saved. The people marveled at what they heard, as God was being glorified in their own languages, as they heard about the wonderful works of God!
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Later the Holy Spirit was poured out on some Gentiles that Peter was preaching the Word of God to. The LORD did this to show the disciples that His salvation through Jesus would be available to all who would call upon His Name!
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Acts 10:44-48 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the Word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
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And he commanded them to be baptized in the Name of the LORD. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. Some had believed the preaching of John the Baptist about Jesus and had repented of their sins and been baptized, but had never heard about the Holy Spirit!
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Paul taught them and they were baptized in the Name of Jesus! Paul prayed for them and they received the Holy Spirit, and spoke with tongues and prophesied!
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Acts 19:1-6 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?
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And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
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Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on Him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
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When they heard this, they were baptized in the Name of the LORD Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
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Paul wrote about the coming together of the body of Christ and about what would happen each time they gathered in His Name! These accounts look little like most church gatherings today!
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This coming together was to be a time of participation! The Holy Spirit would move on the people gathered and distribute gifts as He chose! Let’s look at what Paul wrote by the Holy Spirit!
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1 Corinthians 11:18-20 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
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When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. Please note Paul told the church to desire spiritual gifts! He also told them that he prayed with the Spirit, and he sang with the Spirit!
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I believe there is a distinction here! In the church service there would be a tongue and an interpretation, but each believer as Jude told us would also personally pray in the Spirit, and as Paul adds, sing in the Spirit!
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This would be for our own edification and building up our own faith! 1 Corinthians 14:1-6,9-33 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God:
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For no man understandeth him; howbeit in the Spirit he speaketh mysteries. But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
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I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
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Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?
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[9] So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.
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Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
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Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
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What is it then? I will pray with the Spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the Spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
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Else when thou shalt bless with the Spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
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I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
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Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear Me, saith the LORD.
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Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.
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If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?
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But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.
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How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation.
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Let all things be done unto edifying. If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
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Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
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And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
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When does the Word of God say these gifts will cease? When the Perfect comes! Who is the only Perfect One? Jesus Christ! We won’t need these any longer when we see Him face to face!
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1 Corinthians 13:1,8-10,12 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
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[8] Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
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But when that which is Perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. [12] For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
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Paul speaks more about the distribution of gifts by the Spirit moving in a gathering of believers here! 1 Corinthians 12:10-11,28-31 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues;
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To another the interpretation of tongues: But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as He will.
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[28] And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
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Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
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Jesus said we would do the works that He did while on this earth, and even greater works than He did! Dear beloved, how can we do these greater works without all the power of His Holy Spirit doing them through us? We can’t!
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John 14:12,16-17,26 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.
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[16] And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of Truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
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[26] 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.
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Have you been told these gifts aren’t for you, but were only for a certain group of people, or that they ended? That’s not what the Word of God says! Be careful that you don’t blaspheme the Holy Spirit by denying His Work!
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Matthew 12:31-32 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
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And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
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Mark 3:29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.
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His Holy Spirit was given so that we could be witnesses for Him! We are to be bold witnesses for Him and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ until He returns!
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Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
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Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the Word of God with boldness.
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Another very important function of the Holy Spirit is that when we don’t know how to pray, when we pray in the Spirit, He intercedes for us!
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Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
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And He that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. Receive His Living Waters! Pray in the Holy Spirit! Don’t quench Him or grieve Him by your unbelief!
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Many people believe they can’t pray in tongues because they’ve asked for this gift and it didn’t come. The Holy Spirit is in you, He won’t overpower you and force you to speak!
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Just open your mouth, yield to Him, and begin to speak what He brings to your lips! You will experience His Living Waters flowing out from your innermost being! #EyesOnHim
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What Evidence Is There? If you were brought to trial and accused of being a Christian; a follower of Jesus Christ, would there be enough evidence to convict you?
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Matthew 10:18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for My sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. What do people see when they look at your actions? What words come out of your mouth? How do you dress? What do you imprint on your body?
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What would be seen and heard if you thought no one was watching? What if even your thoughts and imaginations could be known? There’s a very alarming story Ezekiel tells of the Spirit of the LORD showing him what He saw among men who were the religious leaders of his day!
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He saw what these men did, and even what they thought and imagined, when they thought no one could see them! We also see in the story, women worshipping idols. They all thought no one saw them, but nothing is hidden from the eyes of the LORD!
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Let’s take the time to read this story in its entirety! Ezekiel 8:1-18 And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the LORD GOD fell there upon me.
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Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the appearance of His loins even downward, fire; and from His loins even upward, as the appearance of brightness, as the colour of amber. And He put forth the form of an hand, and took me by a lock of mine head;
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And the Spirit lifted me up between the earth and the heaven, and brought me in the visions of God to Jerusalem, to the door of the inner gate that looketh toward the north; where was the seat of the image of jealousy, which provoketh to jealousy.
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And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel was there, according to the vision that I saw in the plain. Then said He unto me, Son of man, lift up thine eyes now the way toward the north.
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So I lifted up mine eyes the way toward the north, and behold northward at the gate of the altar this image of jealousy in the entry. He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do?
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Even the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from My sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations. And He brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold a hole in the wall.
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Then said He unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door. And He said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.
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So I went in and saw; and behold every form of creeping things, and abominable beasts, and all the idols of the house of Israel, pourtrayed upon the wall round about.
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And there stood before them seventy men of the ancients of the house of Israel, and in the midst of them stood Jaazaniah the son of Shaphan, with every man his censer in his hand; and a thick cloud of incense went up.
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Then said He unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, The LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth.
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He said also unto me, Turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations that they do. Then He brought me to the door of the gate of the LORD'S house which was toward the north; and, behold, there sat women weeping for Tammuz.
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Then said He unto me, Hast thou seen this, O son of man? turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations than these. And He brought me into the inner court of the LORD'S house, and, behold, at the door of the temple of the LORD,
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Between the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men, with their backs toward the temple of the LORD, and their faces toward the east; and they worshipped the sun toward the east. Then He said unto me, Hast thou seen this, O son of man?
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Is it a light thing to the house of Judah that they commit the abominations which they commit here? for they have filled the land with violence, and have returned to provoke me to anger: and, lo, they put the branch to their nose.
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Therefore will I also deal in fury: Mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in Mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them.
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When we look around at those who openly confess to be followers of Jesus Christ today we see many who say the right words, but their actions; or the fruit in their lives show little to no difference than that of the world!
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If this is what they portray openly, it can only be imagined what they do in secret! People who both bless the LORD, and curse others in the next breath! These things ought not so to be!
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James 3:8-10 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
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Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
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People who remain silent about sin! Where are the courageous men and women willing to cry out against the abominations not only in the world, but in places called houses of worship?
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Jesus drove out the money changers from the temple! How many places of worship, how many so-called ministers of the LORD, are making merchandise in the places they call houses of worship?
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John 2:13-16 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
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And when He had made a scourge of small cords, He drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
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And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not My Father's house an house of merchandise. How can people who claim to be His cry out against these abominations when they are partaking in them themselves?
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So, instead of speaking out against sin, they remain silent not wanting to be called intolerant, or in some cases not wanting to draw attention to their own sin!
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Paul reproved the church for not speaking out and even turning over to Satan, the ones committing sexual sin in the church at Corinth!
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The so called church today is filled with all kinds of sexual sin and abomination, but most still remain silent! To each his own they say; that’s between them and God! It should not be so!
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1 Corinthians 5:1-6 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.
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And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,
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In the Name of our LORD Jesus Christ, when ye are together, and my spirit, with the power of our LORD Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the LORD Jesus. Your glorying is not good.
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Beloved, what evidence would there be to convict you of being one who walks with the LORD? Would you be released for lack of evidence? One day we will stand before the high court of Heaven, what will the verdict be? Will you hear well done?
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Matthew 25:21 His LORD said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy LORD.
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Or will you hear, depart from Me? Matthew 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto Me, LORD, LORD, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven.
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Many will say to Me in that day, LORD, LORD, have we not prophesied in Thy Name? and in Thy Name have cast out devils? and in Thy Name done many wonderful works. And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity. #EyesOnHim
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Be Perfect! When we examine our hearts, our thoughts, our actions, we find we are far from perfect, yet we are told to be perfect! How can we accomplish this perfection? Beloved, in our own human frailty, we can’t! It is impossible!
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There is only One, Who lived life in the flesh, in perfect obedience to God! That One was Jesus Christ! Hebrews 4:14-16 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
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For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
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What made Noah a perfect man? He was just and he walked with God, but we see in the story of Noah a man who heard and obeyed the Word of God, even if his obedience looked foolish to those around him!
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Noah built a huge ark, and brought animals into it, for a flood he said was coming! He did this when it had never rained upon the earth! Genesis 6:9 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.
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Abraham was told to be perfect, and according to God’s standard of perfection — obedience at all costs, he was! He took his beloved son, Isaac, to be sacrificed to God, at His command!
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Genesis 22:2-3 And He said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
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And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.
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God gave commands to Moses to give to His people, so that they would be perfect with the LORD! Here are some of His commands. Deuteronomy 18:10-13 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire,
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Or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD:
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And because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee. Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God. It is God Who perfects us! 2 Samuel 22:33 God is my strength and power: and He maketh my way perfect.
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Remember how Isaiah felt when he stood before the throne of the LORD? In the Light of the LORD, he saw all his imperfections! He didn’t feel worthy to be a spokesman for God!
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Isaiah 6:5-8 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.
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Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar: And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.
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Also I heard the voice of the LORD, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
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When we receive Jesus as our Savior, our sins are cleansed by His blood! When the LORD, looks at us He sees the blood of Jesus! He was perfect; without spot, and blameless!
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1 Peter 1:18-19 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a Lamb without blemish and without spot:
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We become clean in His eyes by keeping the ways of the LORD, and not wickedly departing from our God! Psalm 18:19-24 He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because He delighted in me.
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The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath He recompensed me. For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God. For all His judgments were before me, and I did not put away His statutes from me.
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I was also upright before Him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity. Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His eyesight.
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We may see ourselves as unworthy sinners, because we know our human frailties, but the LORD looks at our heart! He chose to use David, because of his heart!
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1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
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The LORD searches the whole earth to find those whose hearts are perfect toward Him! He will use such a person, to show His strength through them!
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2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him.
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The LORD doesn’t choose those wise, and strong by the world’s standards, but those with perfect hearts in His eyes! Beloved, if we wait to be used by the LORD until we feel perfect, or until others see us as perfect, we will have a very long wait!
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1 Corinthians 1:26-31 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise;
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And God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
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That no flesh should glory in His presence. But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, Who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the LORD.
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Job was another man the LORD called perfect! Why? Because he feared God and abstained from evil! He walked in obedience to the LORD! Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
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What can cause one to turn from a perfect heart towards God? We see in the case of Satan, once called Lucifer that the sins of pride and rebellion turned his heart from the LORD!
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Ezekiel 28:15,17 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. [17] Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness:
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I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee. Isaiah 14:12-15 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
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For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
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Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. We must continue to walk in obedience to the LORD, and not give in to the lusts of our flesh! We can do so only as we yield our lives to His Spirit; as we walk in obedience to Him!
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Romans 6:12-13 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin:
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But yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. As we walk in His Spirit, He will perfect us in His Love! He will conform us to His image, as we walk in His Light!
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We can’t keep His Word perfectly, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try! 1 John 2:3-6 And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He that saith, I know Him, and keepeth not His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
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But whoso keepeth His Word, in him verily is the Love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in Him. He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked.
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How did He walk, beloved? He walked in perfection! God allows trials and tests in our lives to perfect us! James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
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But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Be perfect! Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. #EyesOnHim
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We Have This Treasure! When we become a child of God through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ, He comes to live in us! As we learned in His Word, all He is, comes to take up residence in His child! Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!
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John 14:23-26 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My Words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him.
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He that loveth Me not keepeth not My sayings: and the Word which ye hear is not Mine, but the Father's Which sent Me. These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
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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.
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All three persons of the Trinity, and all His power lives in us! It’s almost too much to fathom isn’t it? I remember the first time I realized this powerful Truth! I was in a home Bible study and we were studying Paul’s letter to the church at Rome!
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It was like a light came on inside of me, and His Word dropped from my head into my heart! The power that raised Jesus from the grave was in me!
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Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by His Spirit that dwelleth in you.
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Beloved, think about what this means! The same power that raised Jesus dead body from the grave dwells in His children! His Word — Jesus, is alive and active in us!
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John 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, He will keep My Words: and My Father will love him, and WE will come unto him, and make Our abode with him.
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How could we do the things He has commanded us to do without His power living and working in us and through us? We couldn’t do so!
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Mark 16:15-18 And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe;
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In My Name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
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John 14:11-21 Believe Me that I Am in the Father, & the Father in Me: or else believe Me for the very works' sake. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; & greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.
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And whatsoever ye shall ask in My Name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in My Name, I will do it. If ye love Me, keep My commandments.
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And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of Truth; Whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him:
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But ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth Me no more; but ye see Me: because I live, ye shall live also.
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At that day ye shall know that I Am in My Father, and ye in Me, and I in you. He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him.
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The magicians sorcerers had limited power, given to them by Satan, but only the power of God can produce Life! We read about some who wanted to purchase the power they saw working through Jesus’ disciples!
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But His power cannot be purchased it is given freely to His children; who walk in obedience to His Word! Acts 8:18-20 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,
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Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
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You see beloved, even Satan and his demons can mimic the works of God to a point, but only our Father, through His Son, and His Spirit can produce Life!
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Don’t be deceived by those who come in His Name claiming they are His! The Word of God says, be careful that the light in you is not darkness!
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Luke 11:34-35 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.
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There will be those who do works in His Name, & He will say to them, depart from Me, I never knew you! Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy Name? & in Thy Name have cast out devils? & in Thy Name done many wonderful works?
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And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity. Mark 13:22-23 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
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But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things. He gave us His true power, in these earthly bodies; or as Paul describes them here; earthen vessels, that it would be evident this power was from Him and not us! So that He alone would be glorified!
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2 Corinthians 4:6-7 For God, Who commanded the Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the Light of the Knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
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But we have this Treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. In order to produce His Life in us, and for us to share this Life with others, we must die! What a paradox!
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We must die to ourselves, and to pride, so He alone is glorified! A child of God will be marked by humility! A child of God will give Him all the glory!
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John 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
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Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, Who loved me, and gave Himself for me.
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If all the fullness of the divine nature of God is in His children, why don’t we see more of His power manifested? Perhaps, it is because we don’t realize this truth? Perhaps, we’ve been told by a teacher along the way, we don’t have that power? Perhaps it is unbelief?
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Do these things nullify His Word? No, His Word is still Truth! Romans 3:3-4 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar.
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Matthew 13:58 And He did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. Jesus spoke to His disciples about this unbelief even in themselves in this story of the demon possessed son!
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Matthew 17:15-21 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. And I brought him to Thy disciples, and they could not cure him.
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Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to Me. And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
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Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief:
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For verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
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His power is without limit, beloved, but we must have faith and believe! We must act on this belief as well! Mark 9:24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, LORD, I believe; help Thou mine unbelief.
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I’ve told you the story before of the time I stopped breathing as a baby, but maybe you missed it, so I’ll close with it again.
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A time to pray and to believe! My Mom and Dad lived on a farm when I was a child. I was the youngest of 4 children. She was often home alone caring for us. She tells a story of when I was a baby and quit breathing.
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She couldn’t get me to start, so she called some neighbors down the road and told them the situation. She asked if she could come by and get them and ride with her to the hospital.
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When she arrived at their house, she honked her horn, but no one came out, finally she rushed in with me and found they were on their knees praying. Suddenly I started breathing!
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LORD, help us to pray and believe Your Word, that You will do the things You’ve said You will do in us and through us! Thank You that we have this treasure in earthen vessels that You might show the excellency of Your power in Jesus Name!
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Luke 17:5 And the apostles said unto the LORD, Increase our faith. LORD, we believe, help our unbelief! #EyesOnHim
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Where Are His Watchmen? Will you be a watchman? In the Word of God we read about watchmen who would go up and watch for the enemy, and also to watch for those bringing news! Here is one such account of a man bringing news!
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2 Samuel 18:24-26 And David sat between the two gates: and the watchman went up to the roof over the gate unto the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold a man running alone. And the watchman cried, and told the king.
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And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near. And the watchman saw another man running: and the watchman called unto the porter, and said, Behold another man running alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings.
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Isaiah 21:5-9 Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield. For thus hath the LORD said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.
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And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and a chariot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed: And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:
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And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen. And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her gods He hath broken unto the ground.
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The watchman in this account from Isaiah proclaimed the tragic end of Babylon, which initially fell to the Assyrians in 689 B.C. and again to the Persians in 539 B.C.
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Yet Isaiah’s prediction looked forward to the ultimate fall of the great enemy of God, as we see in these passages below from Revelation.
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Revelation 14:8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
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Revelation 18:2-4 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
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For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.
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And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, My people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Who are the watchmen today who are warning the people of the LORD to come out of Babylon?
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So many are asleep, or have been caught up in the things of this world! Even caught up in a religious system, that does lip service to God, but their hearts are far from the LORD!
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1 John 2:15-29 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
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For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
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They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
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But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. I have not written unto you because ye know not the Truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the Truth. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ?
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He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning.
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If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. And this is the promise that He hath promised us, even eternal life. These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
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But the anointing which ye have received of Him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is Truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in Him.
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And now, little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. If ye know that He is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of Him.
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Do you know those who are only doing lip service to God? They say they are His, but the fruits in their lives say something else! They follow the teachings of man instead of obeying the commandments of the LORD! They go to men for answers, instead of going to His Word!
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Matthew 15:8-9 This people draweth nigh unto Me with their mouth, and honoureth Me with their lips; but their heart is far from Me. But in vain they do worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
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Where are the watchmen who will warn these to flee from the wrath to come? Where are those who will cry out? Who will sound the trumpet to warn His people?
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Ezekiel 33:1-11 Again the Word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:
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If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people; Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
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He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul. But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned;
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If the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand. So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel;
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Therefore thou shalt hear the Word at My mouth, and warn them from Me. When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
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Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.
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Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live?
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Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
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So many today are like these watchmen! Consumed with their own desires! Like dogs asleep, not barking to warn! They are like those who say, Jesus isn’t coming back anytime soon; they’ve been saying that His return is imminent for years! Eat, drink, and be merry!
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Yet their destruction will come in one day! Isaiah 56:10-12 His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.
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Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.
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Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
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For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the LORD so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
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But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of Light, and the children of the Day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
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For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. But let us, who are of the Day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
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For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our LORD Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:9-15 The LORD is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish,
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But that all should come to repentance. But the day of the LORD will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
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Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God,
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Wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
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Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
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And account that the longsuffering of our LORD is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you.
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Who are the watchmen warning of His coming? Are you watching beloved? Are you telling others the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ? Are you warning others that we have an enemy seeking our destruction?
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1 Peter 5:8-9 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
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John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I Am come that they might have Life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
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Will you be a sentinel; a watchmen on the tower? Watching for a Word from the LORD to bring to others? Watching for the enemy, to warn? Watching for the signs we are given that will proceed the coming of our LORD Jesus Christ?
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Proverbs 8:34-35 Blessed is the man that heareth Me, watching daily at My gates, waiting at the posts of My doors. For whoso findeth Me findeth Life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
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Isaiah 62:6-7 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, And give Him no rest, till He establish, and till He make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
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Be a Watchman for the LORD! Mark 13:35-37 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the Master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly He find you sleeping. What I say unto you I say unto all, WATCH. #EyesOnHim
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Words Are Important! How important are the words we speak? We will be justified or condemned by the words of our mouth!
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Matthew 12:35-37 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: & an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
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For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. We are told to choose the words we speak very carefully! We are even told to choose carefully who we speak to! We are not to speak to fools, or cast our pearls before swine!
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Proverbs 23:9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
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We are to be slow to speak! I’m sure you’ve heard this saying, God gave you two ears, and one mouth, so you should listen twice as much as you speak! James 1:18-20 Of His own will begat He us with the Word of Truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
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Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. There is a time to speak, and a time to be silent! Often we pray and spend all the time talking!
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I know I’m guilty of this myself! We need to take time to be silent before the LORD, and let Him speak to us! Ecclesiastes 3:7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak.
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Ecclesiastes 5:2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.
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Beloved, the words that come out of our mouths should be pure; they should glorify the LORD! He has cleansed our lips, and made us pure by the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ! We are to be His spokesman on this earth!
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Jeremiah 1:9 Then the LORD put forth His hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put My Words in thy mouth.
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Isaiah 59:21 As for Me, this is My covenant with them, saith the LORD; My Spirit that is upon thee, and My Words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth,
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Nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever. Psalm 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.
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1 Peter 1:15-19 But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I Am holy.
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And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
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Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a Lamb without blemish and without spot.
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What words are coming out of your mouth? Are your words speaking excellent things; right things; true things? Are you speaking perverse things? Proverbs 8:6-8 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
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For my mouth shall speak Truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
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A child of God is to put aside all evil, and filthy language. We are to speak words that edify man, and glorify God! To not do so grieves the Holy Spirit!
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Ephesians 4:29-32 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
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Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
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Colossians 3:8-10,17 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
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And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of Him that created him: [17] And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.
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Our words; in particular our confession of faith in the LORD Jesus Christ are vitally important! Romans 10:8-11 But what saith it? The Word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the Word of faith, which we preach;
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That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
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For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed. But how are we to respond to those who offend us, persecute us, and say all kinds of evil against us? Are we to just take it?
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We are not to just take a wrong suffered beloved, but rather we are to bless the one who has wronged us! We are told specifically not to curse them! Romans 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
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Are you able to keep angry, hateful, and hurtful words from coming out of your mouth? It’s not easy, but as we yield our lives and our tongues to Him, His Spirit will help us!
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James 3:2-13 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.
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Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth. Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things.
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Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
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For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
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Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
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Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
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Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
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Did you read that? Listen again, because it’s very important! How can we bless God with the words of our mouth and turn right around and curse men? He says, these things ought not to be so!
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We also must ensure we do not blaspheme the Holy Spirit with our words! Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is when you take the true work of the Holy Spirit and you speak evil of it, attributing His work to the devil. Jesus talked about it here!
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Matthew 12:22-24;31-34 Then was brought unto Him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and He healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?
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But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. [31] Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men:
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But the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him,
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Neither in this world, neither in the world to come. Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
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O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
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I hope you see that our words are important! Words are powerful! With Words, this world and everything in it was brought into existence! How many times in Genesis to we read, and God said!
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It would be good to remember the song many of us learned as children, Oh be careful little mouth what you say! For the Father up above is looking down in love, oh be careful little mouth what you say!
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David said it this way! Let this be your prayer today, beloved child of God! Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my Strength, and my Redeemer. #EyesOnHim
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These Three Are One! From Genesis to Revelation we are shown our triune God! Genesis 1:1-2 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.
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And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. God created, and His Spirit; the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters!
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Genesis 1:26-27 And God said, Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
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So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them. God said, Let Us make man in Our image! This is the first place we see God reference what we now refer to as the Trinity!
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We know from John that the Word — Jesus Christ was there at Creation. John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Same was in the beginning with God.
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All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made. In Him was Life; and the Life was the Light of men. And the Light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended It not.
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There is one scripture passage in particular, that clearly lays out the Trinity! Verse seven below, is completely omitted from most versions of the Bible, but not the KJV! It is a very important scripture!
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1 John 5:7-15 For there are Three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and These Three are One. [8] And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
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If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which He hath testified of His Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the Witness in himself:
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He that believeth not God hath made Him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of His Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal Life, and this Life is in His Son.
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He that hath the Son hath Life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not Life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the Name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal Life, and that ye may believe on the Name of the Son of God.
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And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us: And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.
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The Godhead is the divine nature of God existing in Three Persons! Colossians 2:8-9 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
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For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Beloved, when we are born again the Spirit of God comes to live inside of us! The entire triune God!
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Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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John 14:23-26 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My Words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him.
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He that loveth Me not keepeth not My sayings: and the Word which ye hear is not Mine, but the Father's Which sent Me. These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
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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.
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We will make our abode with him! They will take up residence in the believer! The same Spirit Who raised Jesus dead body from the grave lives inside each believer!
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John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, Whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of Truth, Which proceedeth from the Father, He shall testify of Me.
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Romans 8:9-11 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His. And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is Life because of righteousness.
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But if the Spirit of Him That raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by His Spirit that dwelleth in you.
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Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; Which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
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Jesus prayed this beautiful prayer for all who would believe in Him; He prayed it for you beloved! Take the time to read all of John 17! John 17:9-11,20-21 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which Thou hast given Me; for they are Thine.
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And all Mine are Thine, and Thine are Mine; and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to Thee. Holy Father, keep through Thine own Name those whom Thou hast given Me, that they may be one, as We are.
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[20] Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on Me through their word; That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that Thou hast sent Me.
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Jesus submitted to the will of God by taking on human flesh, suffering, and dying for our sins! Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith;
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Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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Luke 22:41-42 And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if Thou be willing, remove this cup from Me: nevertheless not My will, but Thine, be done.
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Philippians 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a Name which is above every Name:
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That at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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We know all prophecy was given by the Spirit of God! 2 Peter 1:19-21 We have also a more sure Word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a Light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the Day Star arise in your hearts:
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Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
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As I said, we see the Trinity from Genesis to Revelation! This passage in Revelation shows us the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Revelation 19:10-16 And I fell at His feet to worship Him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not:
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I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy.
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And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and He that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He doth judge and make war.
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His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns; and He had a Name written, that no man knew, but He Himself. And He was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood:
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And His Name is called The Word of God. And the armies which were in heaven followed Him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of His mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it He should smite the nations:
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And He shall rule them with a rod of iron: and He treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He hath on His vesture and on His thigh a Name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
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Finally beloved, in the end, we see this triune God together in Heaven for eternity! 1 Corinthians 15:22-28 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at His coming.
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Then cometh the end, when He shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when He shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign, till He hath put all enemies under His feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
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For He hath put all things under His feet. But when He saith all things are put under Him, it is manifest that He is excepted Which did put all things under Him.
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And when all things shall be subdued unto Him, then shall the Son also Himself be subject unto Him that put all things under Him, that God may be All in All. #EyesOnHim
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The Good Shepherd! The LORD is our Shepherd, if we are born again! We are His people; the sheep of His pasture!
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Psalm 100:1-3 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before His presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.
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My daughter and her family have sheep. I stepped outside this morning and there were their four sheep standing there bleating, wanting to be fed. As they continued, I thought about how we are compared to sheep in the Word of God!
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Our Good Shepherd feeds us and leads us, He gives us His Bread of Life, and His Living Water! We are dependent on Him to protect us from the wolves who would seek our harm!
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Recently some dogs got into my daughter’s fenced property and destroyed two of their sheep! This had already happened once before to one of their sheep! They had secured their fencing the best way they knew how after the first incident, but still these dogs found a way inside!
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A shepherd in this life might neglect His sheep, or do everything he knew to do as they did, and wolves might still get in and destroy, but our Good Shepherd promises to protect those who follow Him; those who obey His voice! No man can take His sheep from His hand!
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John 10:27-29 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand.
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My Father, which gave them Me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of My Father's hand. Psalm 23 is a beautiful allegory of the relationship between the Good Shepherd and His sheep!
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Psalm 23:1-6 The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His Name's sake.
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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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One of the sheep I saw today was a new baby! Isaiah tells us that our Shepherd feeds His sheep, gathers the babies; or lambs in His arms and holds them close.
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He gently leads those with young! How reassuring that in His grace and mercy He tenderly and gently leads and cares for new babies in Christ!
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Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed His flock like a Shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with His arm, & carry them in His bosom, & shall gently lead those that are with young. Our Good Shepherd supplies all our needs according to His riches! And beloved, His riches are without limit!
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Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Our Good Shepherd —Jesus, gave His life for us! He is the Door for His sheep to come to salvation! There is no other Door; no other Name; no other Way to eternal life!
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John 10:7-15 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I Am the Door of the sheep. All that ever came before Me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
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I Am the Door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I Am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
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I Am the Good Shepherd: the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the Shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catches them, and scattereth the sheep.
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The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I Am the Good Shepherd, and know My sheep, and am known of Mine. As the Father knoweth Me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down My life for the sheep.
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Are you His sheep? If not hear His voice today! Come and follow Him! John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. #EyesOnHim
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Let Me Tell You About My Jesus! Are you weary today? Does your burden feel heavy? Are you sick, are you anxious, are you lonely, are you grieving? What do you need today, beloved? You fill in the blank!
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There’s no need He can’t meet; no darkness too dark that His Light and His Love can’t reach it! He is the Way Maker when there seems to be no way! Nothing is too hard for Him!
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Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
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Jeremiah 32:17-19 Ah LORD! behold, Thou hast made the heaven and the earth by Thy great power and stretched out Arm, and there is nothing too hard for Thee:
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Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of Hosts, is His Name, Great in counsel, and mighty in work:
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For Thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. The scripture below was my Mom’s favorite! Verse six is inscribed on her headstone!
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Philippians 4:6-9 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
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Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. This morning I was driving in the car with my adult daughter and the song below came on! My grandchildren all started singing along!
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What beautiful truths are found in the words! I pray they will encourage you today as they did me! My Jesus! Are you past the point of weary? Is your burden weighing heavy? Is it all too much to carry? Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus.
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Do you feel that empty feeling? ‘Cause shame's done all its stealing; and you're desperate for some healing. Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus.
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He makes a way where there ain't no way. Rises up from an empty grave. Ain't no sinner that He can't save. Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus. His love is strong and His grace is free; and the good news is I know that He can do for you what He's done for me.
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Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus; and let my Jesus change your life! Hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, amen, amen Who can wipe away the tears; From broken dreams and wasted years; and tell the past to disappear? Oh Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus!
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And all the wrong turns that you would go and undo if you could; Who can work it all for your good? Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus! He makes a way where there ain't no way; Rises up from an empty grave. Ain't no sinner that He can't save. Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus!
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Who would take my cross to Calvary? Pay the price for all my guilt? Who would care that much about me? Let my Jesus change your life! Beloved, do you know my Jesus? If not you can know Him as your Savior today! He will do all these things for you that He’s done for me!
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Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I Am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.
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Romans 10:8-11 But what saith it? The Word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the Word of faith, which we preach;
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That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
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For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed. Romans 6:3-8 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?
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Therefore we are buried with Him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
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For if we have been planted together in the likeness of His death, we shall be also in the likeness of His resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
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For He that is dead is freed from sin. Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him. Thank You, my LORD Jesus! #EyesOnHim
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If! Such a small word with such huge implications! What does “If” mean? If is often used in the Word of God as a condition! If you do this, then this will be the result! If you don’t do this, then this will happen!
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There are over 500 occurrences of the word “If” in the New Testament alone! I want to present some of them to you here! I’ll start with the most important as it has to do with where we will spend eternity!
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If we abide in the Vine — Jesus Christ, and keep His commandments, we will not be cast into the fire! John 15:6 If a man abide not in Me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
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[10] If ye keep My commandments, ye shall abide in My love; even as I have kept My Father's commandments, & abide in His love. [14] Ye are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. If what we do in this life; our works, are what He called us to do, we will receive a reward!
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1 Corinthians 3:14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If we don’t defile the temple of God; our bodies, we will not be destroyed!
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1 Corinthians 3:17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
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1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, & ye are not your own?
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For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, & in your spirit, which are God's. We are to abide in His Word! If we don’t, we don’t have God! We aren’t even to allow someone into our homes, or wish them God speed, who brings another doctrine than His Word!
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2 John 1:9-11 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
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If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. Abide means to endure without yielding; to remain stable or fixed in a state; to continue in!
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Beloved, if we are not abiding in His Word, our heart will condemn us! We will know if we are or not! Do we obey Him? Do we love others? Do we forgive? Matthew 6:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
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1 John 3:18-24 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. And hereby we know that we are of the Truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
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Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.
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And this is His commandment, That we should believe on the Name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as He gave us commandment. And he that keepeth His commandments dwelleth in Him, and He in him.
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And hereby we know that He abideth in us, by the Spirit which He hath given us. This abiding in Him must continue until the end; until we die, or until Jesus comes again!
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1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. Then we will inherit eternal life!
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1 John 2:24-25 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. And this is the promise that He hath promised us, even eternal life.
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Every thing that draws us away from Him should be avoided at all costs! Every lust of the flesh and eyes, and the pride of life! Every love for the things of this world!
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1 John 2:16-17 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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Do you say you belong to Him, yet aren’t keeping His commandments? Do you even value what He says enough to read what He has given you in this treasure we call the Bible? How can you walk as Jesus did, if you don’t know how He walked?
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1 John 2:4-6 He that saith, I know Him, and keepeth not His commandments, is a liar, and the Truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth His Word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in Him.
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He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked. Hebrews 10:26-27 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the Truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
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But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. Another very important “If” in the Word is this. If you have faith, and if you believe!
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Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
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Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 1 John 1:7-10 But if we walk in the Light, as He is in the Light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin.
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If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His Word is not in us.
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I’ll end with this “If”! If anyone adds to or takes away from God’s Word, their name will be taken out of the Book of Life! Revelation 22:18-19 For I testify unto every man that heareth the Words of the prophecy of this Book, If any man shall add unto these things,
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God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this Book: And if any man shall take away from the Words of the Book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the Book of Life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this Book.
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Beloved, will you consider the implications of this little word “If”today? If you need to confess your sins to Him, do so!
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If you’re not walking in obedience to Him, repent and do so! Obey, abide, love, forgive, and every other commandment you read in His Word! Walk in His Light! #EyesOnHim
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Where Are You LORD? Do you ever feel like when you pray, your prayers aren’t going anywhere? What is the cause of this blockage that you feel? You cry out to the Lord, but you find no answer; no relief! God feels so far away and His voice silent!
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Perhaps, it’s because there are unconfessed sins in your life! Isaiah 59:1-2 Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
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But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid His face from you, that He will not hear. Ask the LORD to search your heart, snd show you any sin in your life!
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Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. When Nathan confronted David with his sin, he was deeply convicted! This was his response!
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Psalm 51:2-4,7,10-12 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight:
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That Thou mightest be justified when Thou speakest, and be clear when Thou judgest. [7] Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
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[10] Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and uphold me with Thy free Spirit.
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Beloved, the LORD has not left us, but like David our unconfessed sin has broken our fellowship with the LORD! Isaiah speaks of this happening to the people of God! He tells them why they aren’t hearing from God! He hadn’t left them, they had turned from Him.
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They weren’t seeking Him, or His justice and judgement. They were trusting in others and not Him. They were resorting to lies, and the way they spoke (perverse language) was far from God. They sat around thinking of schemes of their own devising.
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Isaiah 59:3-4 For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness.
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None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity. They felt alone and helpless, as if they were groping in darkness! There was no justice or judgment!
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Isaiah 59:9-15 Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, but we walk in darkness.
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We grope for the wall like the blind, and we grope as if we had no eyes: we stumble at noonday as in the night; we are in desolate places as dead men.
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They tried every single thing they could do! They even turned to idols, but the one thing that would bring about the truth and justice they desired, and restore their fellowship with the LORD, they had refused to do!
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Adam and Eve enjoyed sweet fellowship with the LORD in the garden, but when they sinned their fellowship was broken. When they heard God’s voice calling out to them, instead of being joyful and running to greet Him as they had before, they hid!
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Genesis 3:8 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
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Beloved, have your sins separated you from the LORD? Are you asking, where are You, LORD? Do you dread hearing His Word because it convicts you of your sin? Is your fellowship with Him broken?
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The LORD in His mercy brings restoration when we turn to Him in repentance. He covers our sin, as He made skins and covered Adam and Eve. The remedy for our sin is confession, and repentance!
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1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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If your fellowship with the LORD is broken today, turn to Him in repentance and ask Him to forgive you. Ask Him to restore your relationship with Him; to restore the joy of walking and talking with Him!
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We can’t have an intimate relationship with our Father when we are walking in unconfessed sin; when we know what we’re doing is wrong, but we continue doing it anyway!
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Our fellowship is broken much like in our human relationships when there is something that has come between a husband and wife, a child and parent, or brothers, sisters, and friends!
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Beloved, the LORD so desires that His children walk with Him, trust in Him, and depend upon Him! He desires unbroken and unhindered fellowship! He wants you to experience His presence and to hear His voice!
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2 Chronicles 7:13-15 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among My people;
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If My people, which are called by My Name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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Now Mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. #EyesOnHim
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Only Jesus! There is only One Name given under Heaven by which men can be saved! That Name is Jesus Christ!
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Acts 4:10-12 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Whom ye crucified, Whom God raised from the dead, even by Him doth this man stand here before you whole.
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This is the Stone which was set at nought of you builders, Which is become the Head of the Corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other Name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
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Our eyes were never meant to be set on anyone or anything other than the LORD! David knew this truth! He said in this Psalm that He was looking to heaven; to the LORD for all his help! Psalm 121:1-8 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
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My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
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The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
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There is a reason the LORD, through Paul gave us passages like the ones below! Was it to show that baptism is not a commandment from the LORD? No, it was to show us that we should not follow any man, no matter who they are!
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Only Jesus Christ is worthy to be followed and emulated! All others are mere fallible men! Only Jesus is infallible! Only Jesus will never fail you, or lead you astray! Only Jesus can save you!
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1 Corinthians 1:12-13,26-31 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
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[26] For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
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But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
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And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in His presence.
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But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, Who of God is made unto us Wisdom, and Righteousness, and Sanctification, and Redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the LORD. We are all labourers together with God! No one is to be above another!
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1 Corinthians 3:3-11 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
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Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the LORD gave to every man? I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
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Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. For we are labourers together with God:
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Ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon.
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But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the only Way to salvation and deliverance only comes in His Name!
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John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. Beloved, this is also the reason we are told not to use titles like rabbi, pastor, master, or call anyone on earth father, except our Father in Heaven!
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We are all brothers and sisters in the LORD! Matthew 23:1-12 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to His disciples, Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works:
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For they say, and do not. For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
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But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
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But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
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But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Jesus Christ Himself told us clearly who we were to follow!
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John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 12:26 If any man serve Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall also My servant be: if any man serve Me, him will My Father honour.
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Eighteen times in the New Testament we read the Words of Jesus, “follow Me”! Do you recall the story of the seven sons of Sceva. They saw the disciples casting out evil spirits in Jesus Name, and thought they would use His Name to do so themselves!
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The problem wasn’t that a child of God has no authority over devils, it was that they were not born again, therefore, they had no authority in Jesus Name! See what happened below?
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Acts 19:13-17 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the Name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, & chief of the priests, which did so.
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And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
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And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the Name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
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The evil spirits know when a person has the authority to cast them out! They knew Jesus, they had heard about Paul and knew him; but they knew these exorcists had no authority in Jesus Name!
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Scripture is very clear that all who believe in Jesus for salvation have the authority to cast out devils! Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In My Name shall they cast out devils.
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John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.
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Did Paul call himself Apostle Paul in the Bible? No, he referred to himself as Paul, a prisoner and minister of Jesus Christ! He had the position of Apostle, but you won’t find him called Apostle Paul, in the Word; only Paul, an apostle!
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Ephesians 3:1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven;
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Whereof I Paul am made a minister. 1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
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Galatians 1:1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, Who raised Him from the dead;) Beloved, who are you trusting in? Who are you looking to? Who are you following? If your answer is anyone other than Jesus, it’s the wrong answer!
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To help you discern who you are truly following, ask yourself this — Who do I spend my time promoting? Who do I talk about? Who do I tell others about? Who do I get excited about? Is it a man? Or is it the LORD Jesus Christ? I hope you answer is — Only Jesus! #EyesOnHim
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What Will Remain? When we stand one day before the LORD, what will remain? 1 Corinthians 3:11-14 For other Foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
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Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
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2 Corinthians 5:9-10 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
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Beloved when you consider your life, what have you done; more importantly right now; what are you doing that will have eternal value? Every work done in the flesh, and for vain glory will be burned up! The only thing that will remain are those things we did for His Kingdom!
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Galatians 5:25-26 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
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There will come a day where all the earth and the works here will be burned up! The wheat and the tares grow together for now, but in the day He comes in His indignation, He will gather the tares first, and they will be burned up!
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Jesus told His disciples this truth in the parable below! Matthew 13:37-43 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of Man; The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
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The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.
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The Son of man shall send forth His angels, and they shall gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
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Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. Will you remain steadfast and abide in Him to the end? Will you be faithful when He returns?
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Luke 18:8 I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of Man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth?
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Hebrews 6:4-12 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good Word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
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If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put Him to an open shame.
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For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
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But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward His Name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
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And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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Are you living a holy life? Are you telling others about Jesus, and spreading the gospel? Are you doing the works of Jesus? What are you doing beloved that has lasting value? What are you doing of those things He tells us to do in His Word?
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2 Peter 3:10-14,16-17 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
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Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God,
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Wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
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Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
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As also in all His epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
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Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
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The story of Moses leading God’s people out of bondage is written here for our example! Some of His children lusted after things of the flesh, and turned to idols!
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These children of God were given to drink of the Rock — Jesus Christ, yet they still turned from the LORD! They saw miracle after miracle, and were supernaturally provided for!
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These things were written as an example and a warning to us, to take heed we think we will stand, lest we also get caught up in the things of this world, and fall!
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1 Corinthians 10:1-12 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
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And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
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But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
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Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
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Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.
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Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
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Are you following the LORD, or are you following man? Have you made some person or some thing an idol? Ask the LORD to search your heart today as you think about what would remain of what you’ve done and are doing, when every work is judged!
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Romans 14:10-12 We shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
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Revelation 20:11-15 And I saw a great white throne, and Him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
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And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the Books were opened: and another Book was opened, which is the Book of Life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
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And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire.
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This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. #EyesOnHim
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What Are You Known For? If someone asked about your life and what stood out about you, what would they say? The Word of God says that even a child is known by what he does!
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Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Would you have the testimony that Enoch had? Genesis 5:24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.
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Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. Noah had the testimony that he was just, and perfect; and that he walked with God!
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Genesis 6:9 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, & Noah walked with God. Abraham was known as a friend of God! James 2:23 Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
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Sure, there were many who mocked Noah, Abraham, and Enoch for following the commandments they claimed to have heard from God, but they were known for doing so despite what anyone thought of them! Only what the LORD thought about them mattered!
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After His temptation in the wilderness, Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit and went about teaching and healing! The Word says that He became famous and known for this!
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Did everyone love Him? No, many were filled with wrath because His teaching were against theirs, and often exposed their hypocrisy! Many mocked, scorned, and hated Him! Many wanted Him dead!
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Luke 4:13-15,28 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of Him through all the region round about.
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And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. [28] And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,
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And rose up, and thrust Him out of the city, and led Him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast Him down headlong.
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Beloved, when we walk in obedience to the Word of the LORD, it won’t always be popular, or even pleasant! We will be hated, scorned, and mocked! Some may even wish we were dead, but how will we be known?
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Will we be known for shrinking back from walking with the LORD, because of these things? Or will the testimony we have when we stand before Him be more important? A testimony that shows we followed His Word no matter the cost?
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Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
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Consider Job! What is he known for? Job will forever be remembered as a man who lost everything, and who though tested as by fire maintained his integrity and his faith in God! Job 13:15 Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him: but I will maintain mine own ways before Him.
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God knew Job as a man who was perfect, and upright; a man who feared Him and turned away from evil! Job 1:1 KJV There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
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This is what the LORD Himself told Satan about Job! Job 1:8 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered My servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?
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When I was young I was known for cleaning! Everywhere I went, I would clean! My family and friends loved for me to come to their homes, because I loved to clean, and organize!
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I hope that I am known now as a person who spreads the Word of the LORD, and points people to Him; one who speaks truth, even in the face of scorn!
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I realize more than others my imperfections, but I pray that He is pleased when He looks at my heart! We are known by our fruits beloved! If another were to examine the fruits in your life, what would you be known for?
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Are you walking with the LORD? Would people see evidence that you’re a follower of Jesus Christ? Are you filled with love, mercy, and forgiveness, or are you hateful, spiteful, and seek revenge?
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Are you known for having a bad temper, and a short fuse, or are you known for having a gentle answer when you’re wronged, for turning the other cheek?
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Examine your life today, and see if you are doing those things that are pleasing to Him! Ask yourself, do I have the testimony that I am walking with the LORD? What am I known for? #EyesOnHim
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Not My Will But Yours! Are you willing to drink the cup that Jesus drank? Complete obedience to the LORD requires that we lay aside all human desires! It means complete surrender and abandon to His will!
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Matthew 20:22 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
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If we live according to His Word, and walk with Him, we will be hated as He was hated! Are you willing to be hated by all men, even those closest to you?
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Matthew 10:16-22 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
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And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for My sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
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For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.
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And ye shall be hated of all men for My Name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Jesus knew when He came to this earth, that the path ahead of Him would not be easy! He knew He would not be received by many that He came to save!
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He knew He would be mocked, and ridiculed, called a devil, be beaten, and forsaken, yet beloved, He did it anyway! He accepted God’s will for His life! He was willing to say, not My will, but Thine!
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Matthew 26:39,42 And He went a little further, and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt.
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[42] He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if this cup may not pass away from Me, except I drink it, Thy will be done.
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If we are to follow in the steps of Jesus, we too must be willing to empty ourselves, lay aside the desires of our flesh, and say, LORD, not my will, but Your Will be done!
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Philippians 2:5-8 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Peter wanted to act out in the flesh, and stop God’s will from being carried out, but Jesus told him to put away his sword!
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John 18:11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which My Father hath given Me, shall I not drink it?
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When we are attacked, we must remember what Jesus went through for us, lest we grow weary and react in our flesh! We must remember He suffered everything we will suffer, yet without sin! He will give us the grace; the strength to go through whatever we face for His Name’s sake!
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Hebrews 4:15-16 For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
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Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.
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Isaiah describes the suffering Messiah! Take the time to read all of Isaiah 53! Isaiah 53:3-5 He is despised and rejected of men; a Man of Sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
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Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.
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Jesus could have stayed in Heaven, but He willingly came to die for you! He could have called ten thousand angels to come and rescue Him! After all, He claimed to be from God! He claimed to be the King of the Jews!
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Matthew 27:11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked Him, saying, Art Thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.
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Matthew 27:29-31,34,37 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head, and a reed in His right hand: and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
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And they spit upon Him, and took the reed, and smote Him on the head. And after that they had mocked Him, they took the robe off from Him, and put His own raiment on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him.
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[34] They gave Him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when He had tasted thereof, He would not drink. [37] And set up over His head His accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
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Beloved, are you willing as Jesus was to drink this cup? He was able to do it because He looked beyond the suffering He would endure, to the joy set before Him!
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Hebrews 12:1-3 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
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Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. #EyesOnHim
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Why Am I Here? Am I here on this earth by some random chance, or was I placed here, at this time intentionally?
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We are witness in John’s vision to a scene from the throne room of God! The elders in this revelation tell us that God created us for His pleasure! It pleased Him to create man in His image! He created all things for His pleasure; or by His will!
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Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created.
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Genesis 1:26-28,31 And God said, Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
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So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it:
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And have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. [31] And God saw every thing that He had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
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The Creator of all that exists has called us His friend, if we walk with Him and obey Him willingly, and from our hearts! John 15:14-16 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his Lord doeth:
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But I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of My Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain:
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That whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in My Name, He may give it you. Moses and Abraham were called friends of God! Why? Because they loved and honored their Creator, being willing to go where He asked them to go, and do what He asked them to do!
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James 2:23 Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. Exodus 33:11 And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend.
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Beloved, the LORD could have created people, and forced them to love and obey Him, but He desired us to have the ability to choose for ourselves! By giving man free will, the LORD knew that some He called friend, would betray Him! But it was His good pleasure to do so anyway!
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Psalm 41:9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of My bread, hath lifted up his heel against Me.
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Matthew 26:14-16,47-50 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver Him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
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And from that time he sought opportunity to betray Him. [47] And while He yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
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Now he that betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is He: hold Him fast. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Master; and kissed Him.
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And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took Him. We are created to glorify God; that He might show His great power to us, and through us!
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Isaiah 43:1-7 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and He that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine.
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When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I Am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour:
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I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. Since thou wast precious in My sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. Fear not: for I Am with thee:
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I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west; I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring My sons from far, and My daughters from the ends of the earth;
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Even every one that is called by My Name: for I have created him for My glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. He created us to show forth to the world, and to the principalities and powers the unsearchable riches He has given to us in Christ Jesus!
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Ephesians 3:7-12 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of His power.
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Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God,
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Who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
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According to the eternal purpose which He purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: in Whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of Him.
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When we live our lives in obedience to Him, denying worldly lusts, and the lusts of the flesh, we are recognizing the sacrifice, and great love the LORD showed to us by sending His only Son, Jesus, to die for our sins!
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We are responding to His love, by our obedience, and by telling others about what He’s done! We are showing forth His praises until Jesus returns! He is that Blessed Hope we await!
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Titus 2:11-15 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
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Looking for that Blessed Hope, and the glorious appearing of the Great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
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Isaiah 43:21 This people have I formed for Myself; they shall shew forth My praise. 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;
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That ye should shew forth the praises of Him Who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous Light. Our lives show forth His praises both now and in the future! Because He gave us free will, sin entered into the world!
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He sent Jesus to be the payment for our sins, and to restore our fellowship with Him! Ephesians 2:4-7,10 But God, Who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
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And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come He might shew the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
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For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
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Are you walking in obedience to the LORD? How are you spending this very brief time you’ve been given on this earth? Are you showing forth the praises of Him Who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous Light? Or have you rejected Him, and made friends with the world!
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Beloved, friendship with the world makes us enemies of God! If you aren’t walking with Him, repent, and turn to Him! Humble yourself and pray, seeking Him! He will lift up the humble!
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James 4:4-10 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The Spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
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But He giveth more grace. Wherefore He saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you.
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Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.
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1 Peter 5:6-11 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.
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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
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But the God of all grace, Who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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Colossians 1:13-14,16 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son: In Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
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[16] For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him.
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If you’re asking yourself, why am I here? What is my purpose? I hope that you will see and understand, that you are here to glorify Him, by walking in obedience to His Word, and to show forth His praises until Jesus returns!
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Solomon summed up the purpose of man with these words! Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. #EyesOnHim
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Be An Angel!! 😇 Almost every day we encounter people as we go about our day. Sometimes we’re given opportunity to speak to them, but other times we aren’t. When you are around others do you make eye contact with them? If not you should try to do so.
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The love and light of the Holy Spirit in you can show them His love without a word. A simple smile from you to them costs you nothing, and is often a priceless gift to another. People are hurting, and your smile may ease their pain.
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It may tell them that they’re not alone in this world. I have had more than one person thank me recently for a simple smile!
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The Word says that we are to let our light shine! How can we do that if our heads are down, or we never look at others and really see them? How will they see His Spirit in us?
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My Grandmother used to say something to me most every time we parted ways. She would tell me to, “be an angel.” She meant for me to go out and do what was good and right! The Word says it a little differently. It says go and be a light! Let your light shine!
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Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
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Philippians 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world. So, go and let His love and light shine through you today! Look up and smile! So many need Him!!
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Isaiah 60:1-2 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. #EyesOnHim
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Spiritual Examination! How do we know we are born again? Is it because we walked down an aisle, or said a prayer? Is it because we go to church, or were baptized?
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Beloved, if we are born again from above, our lives will show it! The fruits of His Spirit will be evident in our lives! 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.
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The Holy Spirit will bear witness with our spirit that we are His children! Romans 8:14-16 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
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For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.
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We must examine the fruits in our lives to know if we are truly His! A child of God will bring forth good fruits! There will be those who use the Name of the LORD, but they really aren’t His children!
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We will know if we are His, and if others are His, by examining who keeps His commandments and walks in obedience to His Word! Matthew 7:15-27 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
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Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
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Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto Me, LORD, LORD, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven.
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Many will say to me in that day, LORD, LORD, have we not prophesied in Thy name? and in Thy Name have cast out devils? and in Thy Name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.
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Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of Mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a Rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a Rock.
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And every one that heareth these sayings of Mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
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Examine what kind of thoughts you entertain? What kind of language comes out of your mouth? Examine your heart! Matthew 12:33-37 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
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O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
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But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
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If we have been born again, we must continue to walk in obedience to His Word! We are to bear fruit; the fruit of His Spirit! We must abide in the Vine — Jesus Christ!
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Colossians 1:23 IF ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven.
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John 15:1-11 I Am the True Vine, and My Father is the Husbandman. Every branch in Me that beareth not fruit He taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, He purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the Word which I have spoken unto you.
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Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the Vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in Me. [5] I Am the Vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:
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For without Me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in Me, he is cast forth as a branch, & is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
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Herein is My Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be My disciples. As the Father hath loved Me, so have I loved you: continue ye in My love. If ye keep My commandments, ye shall abide in My love; even as I have kept My Father's commandments, & abide in His love.
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These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. So many people claim they are His, yet continue in their previous sin! If you are His child all of those things you were must be put away!
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The apostle Paul when he spoke to those at the church in Corinth said this, such WERE some of you! 1 Corinthians 6:7-11 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong?
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Why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren. Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God?
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Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind (homosexuals), Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
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And such WERE some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the Name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. To the church at Rome, Paul reminded them that the things they were, were things they were to be ashamed of!
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Romans 6:20-23 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.
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But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting Life. For the wages of sin is death; but the Gift of God is eternal Life through Jesus Christ our LORD.
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David prayed and asked the LORD to search his heart and try him to ensure He wasn’t walking in sin and the things that lead to death, and so should we!
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Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
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Paul lays out a clear way for us to complete a spiritual examination to see if the fruit of the Spirit is at work in us, or the works of the flesh! Galatians 5:22-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
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Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
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Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like:
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Of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Are you walking worthy of the LORD? Are you walking in obedience to His commandments?
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He has delivered His children from darkness, we are no longer to walk in darkness, disobedience, and sin! We are to walk in His Light and in His Truth; to glorify Him with our lives!
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Colossians 1:10-13,21,23 That ye might walk worthy of the LORD unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
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Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son:
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[21] And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath He reconciled 2 Peter 2:1-2,20-22 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies,
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Even denying the LORD that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the Way of Truth shall be evil spoken of.
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[20] For IF after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
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For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.
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But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
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Beloved, you can know that you are born again; that you are His child! 1 John 5:11-13 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal Life, and this Life is in His Son. He that hath the Son hath Life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not Life.
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These things have I written unto you that believe on the Name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal Life, and that ye may believe on the Name of the Son of God.
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I’ve known people who for many years were told they were saved because they had walked down an aisle, repeated a prayer, even been baptized, yet they knew in their heart no real conversion had taken place!
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Even though they were reassured by others, even preachers that yes, if they had done those things, they were saved, they knew they weren’t!
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Will you examine your heart and your life today? Were you truly saved, but have turned away, and aren’t walking in obedience to Him? If so, repent, confess your sins, and turn back to Him!
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If you have never truly believed from your heart on Jesus Christ for salvation, and turned away from your sins, you can do that today!
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Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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Get in His Word, it is a treasure that never ends! And walk in obedience to Him! #EyesOnHim
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Come To The Well! Have you come to the LORD seeking to have your physical needs met; asking for provision, protection, deliverance from sickness, or any difficulty you’ve faced or are facing in this life?
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Beloved, there’s nothing wrong with bringing all your cares and concerns to Him, you should, but He has something greater to give you!
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There is a story of a woman who came to draw water from a well to meet her need, and the needs of others in her life. She came seeking the physical, and was met with the Living Water — Jesus! Jesus was traveling with His disciples, and He stopped to rest. Let’s read the story!
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John 4:3-29 He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. And He must needs go through Samaria. Then cometh He to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Now Jacob's well was there.
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Jesus therefore, being wearied with His journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour. There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give Me to drink. (For His disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)
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Then saith the woman of Samaria unto Him, How is it that Thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
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Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the Gift of God, and Who it is that saith to thee, Give Me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of Him, and He would have given thee Living Water.
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The woman saith unto Him, Sir, Thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast Thou that Living Water? Art Thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?
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Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the Water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the Water that I shall give him shall be in him a Well of Water springing up into everlasting Life.
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The woman saith unto Him, Sir, give me this Water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:
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For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. The woman saith unto Him, Sir, I perceive that Thou art a prophet.
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Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe Me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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Ye worship ye know not what: We know what We worship: for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him.
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God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. The woman saith unto Him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when He is come, He will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am He.
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And upon this came His disciples, and marvelled that He talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest Thou? or, Why talkest Thou with her?
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The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?
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The woman marveled that Jesus knew the most intimate details of her life! He knew she was living in sin, and He knew what she needed more than her physical needs. He knew she needed Living Water! Could this man be the promised Messiah?
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Yes! He was the promised One! Jesus is the Living Water! He is the Bread of Life! There is salvation in none other! He is the only Way to eternal Life! John 7:37-39 Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink.
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He that believeth on Me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of Living Water. (But this spake He of the Spirit, which they that believe on Him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified).
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John 6:32-35 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but My Father giveth you the True Bread from Heaven. For the Bread of God is He which cometh down from heaven, and giveth Life unto the world.
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Then said they unto Him, LORD, evermore give us this Bread. And Jesus said unto them, I Am the Bread of Life: he that cometh to Me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst.
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How do you receive this Living Water, and this Bread of Life? By believing on Jesus! Not just a head knowledge, for even the demons believe and tremble, but accepting Jesus as your Savior! Believing on Him for salvation!
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James 2:19 Thou believest that there is One God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is One God, and One Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.
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John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. Like this woman at the well, Jesus knows the most intimate details of your life! There is nothing hidden from Him!
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He sees you with all your sins and flaws and He still says, come and I will give you to drink of eternal Life! Beloved, He died for us while we were still sinners! He loves us!
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The Father loved you so much He sent His only Son, Jesus, to die for your sins! He sent Him so that you might drink of this Living Water, and eat of this Bread of Life!
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The woman came carrying buckets that she would carry away as a burden weighing her down, but she went away with the hope of forgiveness and eternal Life in this Messiah!
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On the day of Pentecost when the disciples preached the gospel of Jesus to the crowds gathered, those that heard were pierced with conviction in their hearts and asked what they must do to receive eternal Life! Here is what they were told!
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Acts 2:37-39 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
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Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. If you have not come to the Well of Living Water for salvation, do so today! Don’t wait beloved, we don’t know how much time we have!
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Repent and be baptized! He will send His Spirit to you, and His Living Water will flow out from you! Then, you will hunger and thirst for righteousness, and you will be filled!
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Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. #EyesOnHim
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Forever Established! The Word of God is our Sure Foundation! His Word is forever established! Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the LORD GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a Stone, a tried Stone, a precious Corner Stone, a Sure Foundation.
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Beyond The Veil! If we walk by His Spirit, He will show us beyond what we see on the surface! We must look beyond the storms of life, beyond the person, and see what is often hidden to the natural eye, to what is beyond!
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Remember, as it is written, the secret things belong to the LORD! Nothing is hidden from Him! Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God.
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By His Spirit, we can look and see what He sees! He will show us, He will reveal and bring to light what we need to see! John 16:13 Howbeit when He, the Spirit of Truth, is come, He will guide you into all Truth:
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For He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come. The Spirit will give us an eagle’s eye, to see from His perspective! If we look only with our natural eyes, we will be distracted by what is on the surface.
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The LORD is telling us today, to look beyond; look with spiritual eyes! We used to have books that were just designs when you initially looked at them, but if you looked closely enough, there were hidden pictures behind the design. You had to look beyond what was on the surface!
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I love the story of Elisha and his servant! Elisha asked the LORD to open his servant’s eyes to see beyond the veil! Things looked dismal on the surface! The enemy surrounded them, and defeat looked certain! But, the LORD opened the servant’s eyes to see beyond the surface!
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2 Kings 6:15-17 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?
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And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.
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And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. Many times we would despair beloved, if we only saw things from our human perspective!
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Our human eye and mind cannot perceive that which is spiritually discerned. It must be revealed to us by His Spirit! We must walk by faith while we wait for the manifestation of what He is doing! We must rest assured, be at peace, and walk ahead, knowing that He is at work!
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Remember, faith is believing what we can’t see with our natural eyes! We can’t let the enemy paralyze us with fear and doubt! We must go on, knowing that the LORD is holding our hand; leading us, and guiding us, and working behind the scenes!
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When we see beyond the veil, we will have confidence that all is well! We will be able to believe and not doubt! A few years ago a brother in Christ wrote me with a word from the LORD for me.
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He told me he believed the LORD showed him that the LORD had positioned me on the line, between Heaven and Earth. He saw the earth very dark, with little light at all, as if almost all the light was gone but there was a sliver of light remaining.
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He saw the expanse of the heavens against it and that I was right there, between them, aware that God cloaks Himself in darkness but those with faith see beyond the cloak, Beyond The Veil, for it has been torn and opened to all who believe.
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He said, the line was so stark. He had no words to describe how impactful it was to just see the line and the dramatic contrast of that which He had positioned me between — to stand in the gap!
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He said it was as if God had positioned me to draw the light from Heaven to help light the world. Beloved, this vision this brother saw can be the reality for each of His children!
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This was not just for me! He has positioned each of us to take the Light of His love and give it to this dark world! 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;
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That ye should shew forth the praises of Him Who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous Light. The LORD will give to us by His Spirit, to see beyond the veil! To take what we see and know by His Spirit, and give it to others!
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To encourage others with His Word; His Truth, in the dark times we face, until He comes again! Will you ask Him to open your eyes today, to see beyond the veil? Jesus death on the cross gave us this marvelous access to our Father in Heaven!
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Ephesians 2:14-16,18 For He is our peace, Who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Having abolished in His flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances;
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For to make in Himself of twain one new man, so making peace; And that He might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: For through Him we both have access by One Spirit unto the Father.
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Hebrews 6:19-20 Which Hope we have as an Anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil. Whither the Forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus. #EyesOnHim
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Test The LORD! We often talk about all the tests and trials that the LORD allows in our lives to purify and grow us, but do you know that the Word also talks about us testing the LORD?
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1 Peter 1:6-7 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
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That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.
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The Word that is used for test in the KJV of the Bible is prove, or try! When the LORD tests His children, He does so to cause us to grow in our faith and in faithfulness to Him!
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When we test or prove the LORD, we are walking in His Truth; in obedience to His Word, and He shows us His faithfulness! This is the only scripture that directly tells the children of the LORD to test Him!
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Malachi 3:10-11 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the LORD of Hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
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And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of Hosts.
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Beloved have you tested the faithfulness of the LORD in your life? Have you given, as in this case, even though you might have had little to give, and seen Him supply all your needs? He promises that He will, when we walk in obedience to Him!
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Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Psalm 37:25-26 I have been young, & now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, & lendeth; & his seed is blessed.
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There is an acceptable and unacceptable way to test the LORD! As above when we obey Him, we are testing His faithfulness to do exactly what He promises to do! But when we doubt His Word, we are testing Him in a way that displeases Him!
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The Hebrew word used for test in Malachi is bachan, which means to examine, scrutinize, or prove (as in gold, persons, or the heart). Just as gold is tested with fire to prove its quality.
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The LORD tells His children to test Him in tithes and offerings and see that He proves His faithfulness in response. There is another Hebrew word for test used in others places in the Bible, it is Nacah. It means, to put to the test, try, or tempt.
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Deuteronomy 6:16-18 Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted Him in Massah. Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and His testimonies, and His statutes, which He hath commanded thee.
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And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers.
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Another unacceptable kind of testing, is when we demand that the LORD do something in order to prove His faithfulness! This is what the devil wanted Jesus to do when He was tempted in the desert. Jesus told the devil, we were not to test the LORD in this way!
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Matthew 4:6-7 And saith unto Him, If Thou be the Son of God, cast Thyself down: for it is written, He shall give His angels charge concerning Thee: and in their hands they shall bear Thee up, lest at any time Thou dash Thy foot against a stone.
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Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the LORD thy God. We are to take the LORD at His Word! We are not to test Him in unbelief!
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Luke 11:28-29 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the Word of God, and keep it. And when the people were gathered thick together, He began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.
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Beloved have you experienced the faithfulness of the LORD in your life? Do you believe that what He has promised He will do?
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Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
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Have you tested the LORD in giving, even out of poverty? If you have, you know as I do, that He is faithful to provide all of your needs, and often more than your needs, but abundantly and exceedingly above that! If you haven’t tested the LORD’s faithfulness, start today!
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Ephesians 3:20-21 Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. #EyesOnHim
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Even Unto Death! Do you have the perseverance you will need to face difficult days? Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the LORD, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
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Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with Truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
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And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God:
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Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. What does it mean to persevere? It means you will continue in your faith despite difficulties that come!
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In Daniel we read the story of three men who refused to abandon their faith in the LORD, or bow down to worship idols. They were willing rather, to face death in a fiery furnace!
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Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego refused to bow down to the golden image set up by King Nebuchadnezzar. They stood firm in their commitment even in the face of death. When they were told to bow down or die this was their reply to the king!
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Daniel 3:16-18 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.
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If it be so, our God Whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
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A day of great trouble is coming, will we be alive to see that day? I believe it’s very possible that many who read this message will be! Daniel writes of this day!
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Daniel 12:10-12 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
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And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.
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Revelation 12:6-12,17 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
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And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
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And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
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And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
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And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them.
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Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
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[17] And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
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How will the saints of God overcome this onslaught of evil against them? By not loving their lives, even unto death! “By the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”
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Beloved, if we love anything in this world, including our own lives we will not be able to persevere, or to overcome! 1 John 2:15-19,24-26,28 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
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For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
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And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
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They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. [24] Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning.
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If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. [25] And this is the promise that He hath promised us, even eternal life. These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
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[28] And now, little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
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We can’t desire to save our physical life! Matthew 16:24-27 Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it:
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And whosoever will lose his life for My sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
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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.
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Don’t fear man; fear only God! Luke 12:4-5 And I say unto you My friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear:
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Fear Him, which after He hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear Him. We are not promised that we shall escape days of trouble, but we are promised that we will be given strength for each day we face!
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We are also promised He will keep us from the start of the trial, to the end of it! Deuteronomy 33:25 Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.
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Revelation 3:10-12 Because thou hast kept the Word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
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Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the Name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from My God:
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And I will write upon him My new Name. Matthew 24:21-22 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
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And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
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Whether or not you are here in this particular day of trouble, will you stand and persevere during the trials we each face in this life? Will you be like the ones described in Daniel who will shine and lead others to the Light of salvation through Jesus Christ?
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Daniel 12:1,3 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time:
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And at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the Book. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
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Surely Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego had heard the promise God had given through Isaiah. Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee:
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When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. They had determined to serve their God and hold fast to their faith even if they were not delivered; even unto death!
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Beloved have you determined in your heart that no matter what you face, even if you are called upon to deny the LORD, you will hold fast the confession of your faith, even unto death?
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Will you endure to the end? Matthew 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for My Name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. #EyesOnHim
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Waiting On The LORD! There’s an old hymn that paints a beautiful picture of the relationship a child of God can have with His LORD! When we take time to spend with Him, we won’t be disappointed!
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When we come to His gates seeking Him, He will meet us there! We too can walk with Him, and talk with Him, and gain strength, knowledge, and direction from being in His presence!
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He will remind us of His promises, and of how much He loves us! Some of my favorite scriptures are about waiting on the LORD!
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Each morning when I pray, I see a beautiful scene in my mind of coming to His gate and waiting there for Him! Then He tells me to come and walk with Him, that He wants to show me, and tell me something; to give me more of Him!
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Proverbs 8:34-35 Blessed is the man that heareth Me, watching daily at My gates, waiting at the posts of My doors. For whoso findeth Me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
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Here are the lyrics to the hymn, In The Garden! I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses; and the voice I hear, falling on my ear, the Son of God discloses.
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And He walks with me, & He talks with me, & He tells me I am His own, & the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known. He speaks, & the sound of His voice, is so sweet the birds hush their singing; and the melody that He gave to me, within my heart is ringing.
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And He walks with me, & He talks with me, & He tells me I am His own, & the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known. I'd stay in the garden with Him, Tho' the night around me be falling; but He bids me go; thro' the voice of woe, His voice to me is calling.
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And He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own, and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known. What blessings me miss by not waiting in the LORD!
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Isaiah 25:9 And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us: this is the LORD ; we have waited for Him, we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.
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Isaiah 30:18 And therefore will the LORD wait, that He may be gracious unto you, and therefore will He be exalted, that He may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for Him.
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Beloved, we wait expecting His return! Don’t grow impatient as some do, saying where is the promise of His coming? There is only one reason He delays His coming! He too is WAITING! He’s patiently waiting for those who have not turned to Him for salvation!
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2 Peter 3:9 The LORD is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. He has been so patient; so long-suffering towards us, how can we not wait for Him?
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1 Thessalonians 1:10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 And the LORD direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
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When we wait beloved, He promises to renew our strength! If you’ve prayed and you haven’t heard your answer, don’t grow weary in waiting for it, and move ahead of the LORD! WAIT!
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Isaiah 40:29-31 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
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But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
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Beloved, come to His gates, wait for Him! You won’t be sorry you did, you won’t have wasted your time, you will see that taking this time will make everything else you do go smoother!
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Tarry with Him for awhile! You will walk away refreshed and energized! You will walk away with direction, peace, and Joy! The Joy of the LORD is your strength, but how can you have that joy, but by spending time with Him? Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the LORD is your strength.
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Psalm 27:13-14 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. #EyesOnHim
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The Hem Of His Garment! Where do you go for help? If your answer is anything but to the LORD, you’re seeking help from the wrong source! David cried out, I will lift my eyes into the hills, to the LORD, Maker of heaven and earth!
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Psalm 121:1-8 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber.
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Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul.
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The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. There’s a beautiful story in the Word of God about a woman who for twelve years sought a cure for an issue she had.
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She had spent all her money seeking help, yet no doctor was able to help her! This woman heard about Jesus healing others and she believed if she could but touch the hem of His garment, she would be healed!
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Matthew 9:20-22 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind Him, and touched the hem of His garment: She said within herself, If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole.
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But Jesus turned Him about, and when He saw her, He said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
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Can you imagine the power of Jesus? Even touching His garment brought healing! This woman believed and her faith caused His power to enter her body and make her whole! Many people were surrounding Him, but this woman believed!
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Luke 8:45-48 And Jesus said, Who touched Me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with Him said, Master, the multitude throng Thee and press Thee, and sayest Thou, Who touched Me? And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched Me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of Me.
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And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before Him, she declared unto Him before all the people for what cause she had touched Him, and how she was healed immediately.
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And He said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace. As many as touched Jesus, believing they would be healed, were indeed healed!
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Matthew 14:35-36 And when the men of that place had knowledge of Him, they sent out into all that country round about, & brought unto Him all that were diseased; And besought Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
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Each of God’s children have that same power available to them! We are not only able to touch His garment, but we are told He holds our hand! Psalm 73:23 Nevertheless I am continually with Thee: Thou hast holden me by my right hand.
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Beloved, there is no one like our LORD! Seek Him for everything you need! There is also none worthy of being followed and admired, or emulated like Him either! Go to Him for direction, for healing, for comfort, for peace!
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John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. Jesus asked His disciples if they would also leave Him! Peter answered, LORD, where would we go? You have the Words of Life!
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John 6:67-68 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered Him, LORD, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the Words of eternal Life.
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What do you need today beloved? Do you need healing, peace, wisdom, direction, encouragement, hope, deliverance from strongholds, addictions, or fear? Reach out and touch Him, take His hand, and He will give you everything you need!
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Keep your eyes lifted to Him, and wait for Him, His help is on the way! Isaiah 25:9 And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for Him, we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.
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Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is Mighty; He will save, He will rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee with singing. #EyesOnHim
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The Power Of His Precious Blood! When we are born again we receive new life through His blood poured out in sacrifice for our sins! His Life and His blood now flow through our veins, cleansing and purifying us from all unrighteousness!
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Overcome Evil With Good! We live in a world filled with evil. It’s no wonder because Satan is the god of this world! He has blinded so many eyes, and so many are following the wide path to destruction!
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2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the Light of the glorious gospel of Christ, Who is the Image of God, should shine unto them.
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Yet, here we are in the midst of this wickedness! We are told how to overcome this evil! How do we do that? By doing good!
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Where there is hate, we walk in love! Where there is confusion and strife, we walk in peace! Where there is desperation, we walk in hope and faith! Where there is cursing, we offer blessing in Jesus Name!
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We are told to let our lights shine and when we do people will notice these contrasts above and some may ask how we can walk in this way! When we tell them it’s by His power, and His Spirit in us, some will glorify God! We are salt and light in this dark world!
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Matthew 5:13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world.
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A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
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Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. We are not to return evil for evil. We are not to seek vengeance or retribution. We are to leave that to the LORD!
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We are to do the opposite of what the world and human nature tell us to do! We are even told to take the wrong against us, and to suffer wrong doing against ourselves!
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Romans 12:17-21 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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1 Corinthians 6:7 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?
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This darkness was foretold, it will be gross darkness! But as Jesus came into the world as Light, so must we follow in His steps and be His Lights in the world!
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Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine; for Thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon Thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon Thee, and His glory shall be seen upon Thee.
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And the Gentiles shall come to Thy light, and kings to the brightness of Thy rising. Philippians 2:13-16 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
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That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
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Holding forth the Word of Life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;
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That ye should shew forth the praises of Him Who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous Light. 1 Peter 2:22-24 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth: Who, when He was reviled, reviled not again;
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When He suffered, He threatened not; but committed Himself to Him that judgeth righteously: Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by Whose stripes ye were healed.
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Beloved, we hate evil, but we are not to hate the wicked. The LORD takes no pleasure in the wicked man’s death, and neither should we!
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Ezekiel 33:11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live.
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Jesus overcame the world by His death on the cross, and He made it possible for us to also overcome by accepting Him as our Savior!
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John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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His Spirit in us will allow us to be overcomers! Greater is He that is in you than he that is in this evil world! 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.
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1 John 5:5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? There are eight mentions of the promises to those who overcome the evil in this world, and stand strong to the end, given in the book of Revelation.
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This is the final promise to overcomers! Revelation 21:7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be My son. Beloved, you can be an overcomer in this life if you will walk in obedience to His Word, trust Him, and keep your eyes on Him!
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Instead of returning evil for evil, you can do as Jesus did when He willingly suffered abuse on our behalf! He laid down His life so that we might have life eternal! He overcame evil with Good! #EyesOnHim
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Faith! Faith is believing something, before you see the answer; having confident assurance that it will be done, because God is Faithful! Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
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Jesus talked to Thomas about this kind of faith! John 20:29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen Me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
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How can we walk through life, even through the most difficult days without fear? By faith! Fear paralyzes, but faith keeps us walking forward!
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We see so many stories of faith in His Word! Faith that caused the children of God to do unimaginable things in the face of mocking by man, and threat of death!
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Faith that caused Abraham to take his son to be sacrificed. Faith that caused Noah to build an ark. Faith that motivated men to worship God & keep His commandments, & not bow down to idols, even though they faced certain death in the fiery furnace, & in the hungry lion’s den!
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Faith that caused a young man to face a giant with only a sling and stone. Without faith it is impossible to please God!
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Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
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Our faith is based on the fact that we serve a Faithful God! A God Who is able to do the impossible for us if He needs to, and one Who will reward us even if we are not rescued out of our trial!
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Job spoke about his willingness to continue walking forward in faith to the end, even if he didn’t physically survive! Job 13:15 Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him: but I will maintain mine own ways before Him.
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God allows trials in our lives to test our faith, and to grow us in our faith. When we walk forward in our trial, we become stronger. We encounter tribulation, and that works patience in our lives;
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And through our experience of patient endurance and walking forward in faith, we gain hope! We learn that He helped us through that trial, and He will through every trial to come!
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Romans 5:1-5 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By Whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
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And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed.
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Our trial becomes a testimony to us and to others, of God’s Faithfulness! Just like all the stories we read in His Word! He uses the things we face in faith to comfort others and encourage others on in their faith!
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2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all Comfort;
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Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
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Jesus was able to walk forward in faith even though He endured such mocking, and humiliation from those He came to save! He walked forward knowing the cross was ahead of Him! He looked past the trials to the joy set before Him!
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Hebrews 12:2-3 Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Beloved, will you walk forward in faith to the end no matter what you must face? Will you be found faithful when Jesus returns?
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1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. Luke 18:8 Nevertheless when the Son of Man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth?
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He promises that He will not give you more than you’re able to face! He will walk with you through each trial! 1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is Faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able;
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But will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. I’ve told you this before, but I’ll repeat it here. When I was a teen, I had a poster in my room that said, Faith is walking to the edge of all the light you have and taking one more step!
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Don’t let the enemy paralyze you with fear when you face trials. Take one more step! Take a step of faith, knowing that He is with you and He is Faithful! #EyesOnHim
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Are You A Hearer Only? Many hear the Word of the LORD eagerly! But do they do the Word? When they walk away from hearing a message, do the cares of this world, or the desire for the things of this world cause them to forget the Word they once gladly received?
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Hearing the Word will not bring justification into your life, only walking in obedience to His Word will! Romans 2:13 For not the hearers of the Law are just before God, but the doers of the Law shall be justified.
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If you say you are a child of God; a follower of Jesus Christ, yet don’t obey His Word, you are deceiving yourself and others! When you hear His Word are you convicted in your heart because of your sin? You say, I will turn away from that sin, I will do what’s right from now on!
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Yet, when the first temptation comes, you fall back into that very sin? James 1:22-25 But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the Word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
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For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect Law of Liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
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Jesus told the parable of the sower. Listen to it again! Mark 4:3-10,14-20 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.
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And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
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And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.
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And He said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. And when He was alone, they that were about Him with the twelve asked of Him the parable.
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[14] The sower soweth the Word. And these are they by the way side, where the Word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the Word that was sown in their hearts.
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And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the Word, immediately receive it with gladness;
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And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the Word's sake, immediately they are offended.
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And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the Word, And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the Word, and it becometh unfruitful.
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And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the Word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
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Each day I ask the LORD, what do You want to tell me LORD? What Word do I need, and those You know will read this message need?
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Beloved, He looks and sees the needs in each of our hearts! Will it be a Word of praise and commendation, a Word of hope, and encouragement, a Word of reproof, or rebuke, a Word of warning?
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When we hear the Word, whatever it might be, will be receive it? Will we do it? What kind of soil will it be sown in? Jeremiah cried out for the earth to hear the Word of the LORD! Over and over he brought messages to the people!
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Jeremiah 22:29 O earth, earth, earth, hear the Word of the LORD. The LORD through the prophet Amos speaks of a day where there will be a famine in the land! Not a famine for food, but a famine for hearing the Word of the LORD!
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Amos 8:11-12 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the Words of the LORD:
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And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the Word of the LORD, and shall not find it.
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Beloved, don’t be like the ones who are hearers of the Word only! Obedience to His Word is of utmost importance to Him;and vitally important to us!
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Obedience is better than sacrifice and rebelling against His Word, and disobeying His Word, is a sin as evil as witchcraft, and idolatry! 1 Samuel 15:22-23 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD?
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Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the Word of the LORD, He hath also rejected thee from being king.
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Hear the Word of the LORD today, but don’t just hear it beloved, walk in it! Continue in His Word no matter what comes! Be a doer of His Word!
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1 John 2:24-25 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
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And this is the promise that He hath promised us, even eternal life. #EyesOnHim
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Teach Them How To Fish! We can give to others the precious Words we read in His Word, and glean from meditating on His Word, and talking to Him, and we should. But, we should also teach them how to do this for themselves!
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What if the day comes when we can’t open the internet to read a Word from the LORD? What if a Bible online or possibly even a hard copy wasn’t available?
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Would you have His Word hidden in your heart? Would you have spent enough time there to store up what was needed to sustain you? Psalm 119:11-16 Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Blessed art Thou, O LORD: teach me Thy statutes.
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With my lips have I declared all the Judgments of Thy mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of Thy Testimonies, as much as in all riches. I will meditate in Thy Precepts, and have respect unto Thy Ways. I will delight myself in Thy Statutes: I will not forget Thy Word.
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In order to be an Overcomer, you will need to have His Spirit in you, and His Word hidden in your heart! Will you be an Overcomer in the day of adversity and eat of His hidden manna?
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Revelation 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
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There’s a saying that says this, you can give a person a fish to eat and feed him for a day, or you can teach him how to fish, and feed him all his life! “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”
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A 1911 collection of essays included this variation! “Give a man a fish, and he will be hungry again tomorrow; teach him to catch a fish, and he will be richer all his life.”
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Beloved, if you’ve learned nothing else from reading my messages, I pray that you’ve learned how to receive eternal life through Jesus Christ, and just what a treasure His Word is!
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John 1:12-13 But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His Name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
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I pray that you have learned that you too can come to His gates each day and receive from Him; that He is your Living Water, and He is your Daily Bread!
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Proverbs 8:34-35 Blessed is the man that heareth Me, watching daily at My gates, waiting at the posts of My doors. For whoso findeth Me findeth Life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
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John 4:10-11,13-14 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the Gift of God, and Who it is that saith to thee, Give Me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of Him, and He would have given thee Living Water.
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The woman saith unto Him, Sir, Thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast Thou that Living Water? [13] Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
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But whosoever drinketh of the Water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the Water that I shall give him shall be in him a Well of Water springing up into everlasting life.
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Beloved, you can look to myself or others for a Word from the LORD, or you can go directly to Him, and receive of His abundance directly! When Jesus miraculously fed the crowds of thousands, the disciples took up twelve baskets of leftovers!
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When we come to Him to be fed, we will eat of His Word and have enough leftover to share with overs! Luke 9:17 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.
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Jesus said if you’re thirsty for Him, come to Him! “Let him come unto Me, and drink.” John 7:37-38 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink.
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He that believeth on Me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow Rivers of Living Water. He is the Bread of Life! John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I Am the Bread of Life: he that cometh to Me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst.
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Come to the LORD, ask of Him directly and He will give to you beloved! Matthew 7:7-10 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
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For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
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It is my joy to give others what I’ve freely been given, but how much better to also teach others how to fish for themselves! #EyesOnHim
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