Thought For Today – June 30
Plead My Cause
By: Robert A. Searles
When we are “born again” into the family of God and become Christians, we begin to face enemies that we have never had to face before. Our battles are not necessarily against flesh and blood enemies, but we strive against spiritual forces in high places. When we become Christians we immediately enter a spiritual combat zone, and are confronted by an unseen army of combatants whose commander in chief is Satan.
We must constantly draw from God our Father, through our Savior Jesus Christ, the reinforcements we need to face and defeat our foes. We must constantly be on the alert and walk circumspectly, always watching lest our enemies take us unawares, and we become led astray and deceived, and fall into Satan's traps and be defeated.
Being constant in praise and prayer, and in fellowship with our Lord, we can be assured of safety and security from all the affronts of the enemy. Christ will plead our cause, and help us. He will confound our enemies, and put them to shame. They will be like chaff before the wind and be blown away. When we stay close to him we will be joyful and rejoice in our salvation.
“Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.” Psalm 35: 1, 2. “Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the Lord Chase them.” Psalm 35: 5. “And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in his salvation.” Psalm 35: 9.
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Friday, June 30, 2017
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
God Fixes Things
Thought for Today - May 28
God Fixes Things
By: Robert A. Searles
God our heavenly Father, is a kind, loving father who takes great delight in his redeemed children whom he has reconciled to himself by the precious blood of his only begotten, beloved son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
If we have been fortunate enough to have had a loving, kind, earthly father here on earth, we know that we can run to “daddy”, as it were, when we are afraid or in trouble, and he will rescue us. When our toys are broken, he will fix them. When we are afraid of the dark night, he will go with us. Even better than we have ever known on earth, our heavenly father loves us with an infinite love that cannot be equaled. He who formed us from the dust of the earth, and breathed into our nostrils his own breath of life, will never forsake us. He will be there when we slip and fall to lift us up and set us back on our feet again. He is more than willing to forgive our sins when we acknowledge and confess them to him and ask for his forgiveness.
We make many mistakes during the course of our lifetime. We commit many sins; we go down wrong roads. Sometimes our lives are all but destroyed; our hearts are broken; our bodies are near destruction; but, God our father is there to fix them, and he does fix all things for us if we will allow him to. He can and will turn our mourning into dancing and rejoicing for his glory and honor.
“Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sack cloth, and girded me with gladness, to the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent, O Lord my God , I will give thanks unto thee for ever.” Psalm 30: 11, 12 (KJV).
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God Fixes Things
By: Robert A. Searles
God our heavenly Father, is a kind, loving father who takes great delight in his redeemed children whom he has reconciled to himself by the precious blood of his only begotten, beloved son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
If we have been fortunate enough to have had a loving, kind, earthly father here on earth, we know that we can run to “daddy”, as it were, when we are afraid or in trouble, and he will rescue us. When our toys are broken, he will fix them. When we are afraid of the dark night, he will go with us. Even better than we have ever known on earth, our heavenly father loves us with an infinite love that cannot be equaled. He who formed us from the dust of the earth, and breathed into our nostrils his own breath of life, will never forsake us. He will be there when we slip and fall to lift us up and set us back on our feet again. He is more than willing to forgive our sins when we acknowledge and confess them to him and ask for his forgiveness.
We make many mistakes during the course of our lifetime. We commit many sins; we go down wrong roads. Sometimes our lives are all but destroyed; our hearts are broken; our bodies are near destruction; but, God our father is there to fix them, and he does fix all things for us if we will allow him to. He can and will turn our mourning into dancing and rejoicing for his glory and honor.
“Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sack cloth, and girded me with gladness, to the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent, O Lord my God , I will give thanks unto thee for ever.” Psalm 30: 11, 12 (KJV).
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
Wait on the Lord
Thought for Today - June 26
Wait On The Lord
By: Robert A. Searles
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait I say on the Lord.” Psalm 27: 14.
One of the most difficult lessons we must learn as the children of God is to realize that God's ways are not our ways, and God's timing is not our timing. We want things, and we want them now, and even yesterday, if that were possible. God has told us in his word that whatsoever things we have need of, to ask of him and he will provide them for us as he sees fit., God knows and sees the end from the beginning, and the beginning from the end, and he knows what is best for us, and the right time for answering our petitions.
We know that God will not withhold any good thing from us if it will profit us and bring glory to himself. When we have learned this lesson to wait patiently for God to fulfill his purposes in our lives, then we have great peace and contentment in knowing that however long it takes, God will come to our rescue and meet all our needs
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Saturday, June 24, 2017
They That Trust in the Lord Shall abide Forever
Thought for Today - June 25
They That Trust In The Lord Shall Abide Forever
By: Robert A. Searles
“They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even forever. For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous: lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.” Psalm 125: 1-3.
Praise be to God!~ If we are in fact the redeemed of the Lord, we are kept in the palm of his hand, as it were, and no one or nothing can pluck us out of his hand or separate us from his love. . Not to be proud and haughty, but grateful.
“The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” Psalm 126: 3.
“So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun, when the enemy shall come in like a flood, the spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19.
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Friday, June 23, 2017
My God, Why hast Thou Forsaken Me?
Thought for Today - June 23
My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
By: Robert A. Searles
Jesus cried out from the cross - "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Mark15: 34; Psalm 22:1
God had temporarily forsaken his own son so that I and all who will receive him can be saved and reconciled to God our creator and father.
Psalm 22 describes the suffering and anguish which Christ suffered to accomplish our redemption. Jesus spoke through the words of David, the psalmist, these prophetic words long before Christ's appearance on earth. - "Be not far from me for trouble is near; for there is none to help. Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and roaring lion. I am poured out like water; all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax, it is melted in the midst of my bowels. My strength is dried up like a potsherd. and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death. For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me. They part my garments among them, and cast lots for my vesture. But be not thou far from me, o Lord my strength, haste thee to help me. Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. Save me from the lion's mouth:for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorn. I will dedclare thy name unto my brethren: In the midst of the congregation will I praise thee." Psalm 22: 11-22.
All this and much more did Christ suffer for us, and yet how ungrateful some of us are when we ignore his offer of love and compassion for us. Christ came into the world to love everybody and to reveal all the attributes of God the Father, He came to offer himself a sacrifice to pay in full for the sins of all mankind. He did not come to condemn us, but to save us who are already condemned because of our sin nature.
How depraved we all must be when we spit in the face of such genuine, holy love of God. They who spit upon Christ, and did all the things that he describes in the gospels and the psalms, could have received him as their Savior and redeemer, and enjoyed all the goodness and blessings which he had to offer them. Instead, they blasphemed and crucified him, and chose Barabas, a man of hate and crime to go free, which typifies all of us who have been freed from sin and condemnation by Christ's sacrifice for us.
We deserved to be the recipents of all the brutality and receive everlasting punishment. We are guilty, but Christ was not guilty of any sin or wrong doing. He was perfect in every way and knew no sin. He who had no sin of his own, took our sins and became sin for us.
May we today remember these things and offer up our praises and thanksgiving for all that we have in Christ Jesus.
"Ye that fear the Lord praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him all ye the seed of Israel" Psalm 22: 23
"All the ends of the world shall shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee." Psalm 22: 27.
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My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
By: Robert A. Searles
Jesus cried out from the cross - "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Mark15: 34; Psalm 22:1
God had temporarily forsaken his own son so that I and all who will receive him can be saved and reconciled to God our creator and father.
Psalm 22 describes the suffering and anguish which Christ suffered to accomplish our redemption. Jesus spoke through the words of David, the psalmist, these prophetic words long before Christ's appearance on earth. - "Be not far from me for trouble is near; for there is none to help. Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and roaring lion. I am poured out like water; all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax, it is melted in the midst of my bowels. My strength is dried up like a potsherd. and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death. For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me. They part my garments among them, and cast lots for my vesture. But be not thou far from me, o Lord my strength, haste thee to help me. Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. Save me from the lion's mouth:for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorn. I will dedclare thy name unto my brethren: In the midst of the congregation will I praise thee." Psalm 22: 11-22.
All this and much more did Christ suffer for us, and yet how ungrateful some of us are when we ignore his offer of love and compassion for us. Christ came into the world to love everybody and to reveal all the attributes of God the Father, He came to offer himself a sacrifice to pay in full for the sins of all mankind. He did not come to condemn us, but to save us who are already condemned because of our sin nature.
How depraved we all must be when we spit in the face of such genuine, holy love of God. They who spit upon Christ, and did all the things that he describes in the gospels and the psalms, could have received him as their Savior and redeemer, and enjoyed all the goodness and blessings which he had to offer them. Instead, they blasphemed and crucified him, and chose Barabas, a man of hate and crime to go free, which typifies all of us who have been freed from sin and condemnation by Christ's sacrifice for us.
We deserved to be the recipents of all the brutality and receive everlasting punishment. We are guilty, but Christ was not guilty of any sin or wrong doing. He was perfect in every way and knew no sin. He who had no sin of his own, took our sins and became sin for us.
May we today remember these things and offer up our praises and thanksgiving for all that we have in Christ Jesus.
"Ye that fear the Lord praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him all ye the seed of Israel" Psalm 22: 23
"All the ends of the world shall shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee." Psalm 22: 27.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Are You Saved?
Thought for Today - June 22
Are You Saved ?
By: Robert A. Searles
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Christ Jesus came into the world to save me, and Christ Jesus came into the world to save you. Are you saved? If you cannot say with absolute assurance that you are saved and know for sure
that you will go to heaven when you die, then it is absolutely true, according to the teaching of the Holy Scriptures, the Holy Bible, that you are still lost, and if you are still lost when you die, you will spend eternity in hell forever with all its' misery and torments, separated from all that is pure and lovely, and righteous, apart from the presence of God forever.
The apostle Paul, writing to Timothy said: “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptancethat Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners: of whom I am chief.” 1 Timothy 1:15.KJV Bible
If the apostle Paul declared himself to be chief of sinners, where does that leave each of us? This should convince each of us that we are lost and need a Savior.We have a Savior provided for us if we will believe him; accept and believe his word when he, through the scriptures, warns us of our fate if we make the wrong choices concerning him.
“As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one: there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.” Romans 3: 10-12.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3: 23. KJV Bible
God in his love for us has offered us a remedy for this condition by offering to us by his mercy and grace, his own righteousness through Christ.
“Therefore, by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets, even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe:for there is no difference: for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” Romans 3: 20-23 KJV Bible
Otherwise: if we refuse God's offer of salvation through Christ – then -”The wages of sin is death. But the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6: 23.
If we choose to receive wages for our sinful works, thenwe receive eternal death; but if we would rather rely on the free gift of God, and denounce our sinful works and our own righteousness as “filthy rags”, and acknowledge that Christ paid our sin debt with his blood and sacrifice for us, then we are freely given life eternal.
“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. 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 is son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 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. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness ratherthan light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, that 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.” John 3: 14-21 KJV Bible
“He that believeth on the son hath everlasting life, and he that believeth not the son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” John 3: 36.
“If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us .“ 1 John 1: 10.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1: 9
How about it? Are you saved? Will you choose life or death? Will you choose light or darkness? Will you choose Christ or the Devil?
Don't be deceived, if you do not choose to accept the love of Christ and his finished work on the cross for your eternal salvation, then you have automatically chosen the Devil and will be condemend with him in hell forever according to the word of God.
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Are You Saved ?
By: Robert A. Searles
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Christ Jesus came into the world to save me, and Christ Jesus came into the world to save you. Are you saved? If you cannot say with absolute assurance that you are saved and know for sure
that you will go to heaven when you die, then it is absolutely true, according to the teaching of the Holy Scriptures, the Holy Bible, that you are still lost, and if you are still lost when you die, you will spend eternity in hell forever with all its' misery and torments, separated from all that is pure and lovely, and righteous, apart from the presence of God forever.
The apostle Paul, writing to Timothy said: “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptancethat Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners: of whom I am chief.” 1 Timothy 1:15.KJV Bible
If the apostle Paul declared himself to be chief of sinners, where does that leave each of us? This should convince each of us that we are lost and need a Savior.We have a Savior provided for us if we will believe him; accept and believe his word when he, through the scriptures, warns us of our fate if we make the wrong choices concerning him.
“As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one: there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.” Romans 3: 10-12.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3: 23. KJV Bible
God in his love for us has offered us a remedy for this condition by offering to us by his mercy and grace, his own righteousness through Christ.
“Therefore, by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets, even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe:for there is no difference: for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” Romans 3: 20-23 KJV Bible
Otherwise: if we refuse God's offer of salvation through Christ – then -”The wages of sin is death. But the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6: 23.
If we choose to receive wages for our sinful works, thenwe receive eternal death; but if we would rather rely on the free gift of God, and denounce our sinful works and our own righteousness as “filthy rags”, and acknowledge that Christ paid our sin debt with his blood and sacrifice for us, then we are freely given life eternal.
“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. 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 is son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 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. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness ratherthan light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, that 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.” John 3: 14-21 KJV Bible
“He that believeth on the son hath everlasting life, and he that believeth not the son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” John 3: 36.
“If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us .“ 1 John 1: 10.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1: 9
How about it? Are you saved? Will you choose life or death? Will you choose light or darkness? Will you choose Christ or the Devil?
Don't be deceived, if you do not choose to accept the love of Christ and his finished work on the cross for your eternal salvation, then you have automatically chosen the Devil and will be condemend with him in hell forever according to the word of God.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Oh Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness
Thought for Today - June 20
Oh Worship The Lord In The Beauty Of Holiness
By: Robert A. Searles
“Oh worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him all the earth. Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.” Psalm 96: 9, 10
May the message of our lives to the world be that God is sovereign, and that he reigneth, and in him alone is salvation. May we be a living testimony to the world around us of the holiness, grace, mercy, and goodness of God in the lives of all who will acknowledge him and trust him.
“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy.” Psalm 107:2.
Rejoice because the Lord is coming again as he has promised. He is coming to judge the earth and bring forth righteousness.
“The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people shall see his glory.” Psalm 97:6
“Rejoice in the Lord, ye rightreous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.” Psalm 97: 12
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Monday, June 19, 2017
My Soul Cries Out For God
Thought for Today - June 19
My Soul Cries Out For God
By: Robert A. Searles
My soul cries out for God! I need thee, Oh how I need thee, every hour I need thee. When I do not hear from God, I sink in the mire of despair and am despondent. God has promised that he will never leave me, nor forsake me, so that I may boldly say, the Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
If I am cut off from God's fellowship it may be that there is sin in my life. I may be neglecting to eat the bread of life, the word of God. I may have bitter envying and strife in my heart. I may have ought against my brother that needs to be reconciled. Perhaps I had opportunity to do good, and did it not. I may be insulting God by being anxious and worrisome and not trusting God for my daily needs. Whatever the sin may be, greater is the remedy, for “where sin abounds, grace does much more abound.” and “if we will confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Can I doubt the care of God for me for today and tomorrow when he has kept me and provided for me through all these years? If God has given his best, the Lord Jesus Christ to be my Savior, will he not with him also give me all things freely to enjoy?
Yes! He will! And he does, and what he will and has done for me, my christian brother or sister, he will do for you also if you will trust him.
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My Soul Cries Out For God
By: Robert A. Searles
My soul cries out for God! I need thee, Oh how I need thee, every hour I need thee. When I do not hear from God, I sink in the mire of despair and am despondent. God has promised that he will never leave me, nor forsake me, so that I may boldly say, the Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
If I am cut off from God's fellowship it may be that there is sin in my life. I may be neglecting to eat the bread of life, the word of God. I may have bitter envying and strife in my heart. I may have ought against my brother that needs to be reconciled. Perhaps I had opportunity to do good, and did it not. I may be insulting God by being anxious and worrisome and not trusting God for my daily needs. Whatever the sin may be, greater is the remedy, for “where sin abounds, grace does much more abound.” and “if we will confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Can I doubt the care of God for me for today and tomorrow when he has kept me and provided for me through all these years? If God has given his best, the Lord Jesus Christ to be my Savior, will he not with him also give me all things freely to enjoy?
Yes! He will! And he does, and what he will and has done for me, my christian brother or sister, he will do for you also if you will trust him.
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Friday, June 16, 2017
Pray For One Another
Thought for Today - June 16
Pray For One Another
By: Robert A. Searles
“To Timothy, my dearly beloved son – grace, mercy, and peace , from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day.” 2Timothy 1: 2,3 (KJV).
How should we pray for one another? We ought to pray for each other as Paul prayed for Timothy – that God would give to our beloved wife, or husband, or children, or parents, or friends, grace, mercy and peace.
Grace – the unearned gifts from God, God's unmerited favor, undeserved forgiveness and pardon, unearned, and undeserved eternal life, and undeserved provision for their moment by moment needs.
Mercy - God's infinite compassion for us, that is - God not pouring out his wrath and judgments on us when he would be justified and righteous in so doing, also, God's willingness to come more than half way to meet and greet the runaway prodigal and rebellious child, and welcome him back into the family.
Peace – that peace that only God can give to comfort our hearts when we are in the center of his will, a sense of well being, and knowing that everything is all right in our father's house, and so it is well with us who are his children.
May we learn to pray for one another that God would grant his grace, mercy, and peace, even as Paul prayed for Timothy.
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Pray For One Another
By: Robert A. Searles
“To Timothy, my dearly beloved son – grace, mercy, and peace , from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day.” 2Timothy 1: 2,3 (KJV).
How should we pray for one another? We ought to pray for each other as Paul prayed for Timothy – that God would give to our beloved wife, or husband, or children, or parents, or friends, grace, mercy and peace.
Grace – the unearned gifts from God, God's unmerited favor, undeserved forgiveness and pardon, unearned, and undeserved eternal life, and undeserved provision for their moment by moment needs.
Mercy - God's infinite compassion for us, that is - God not pouring out his wrath and judgments on us when he would be justified and righteous in so doing, also, God's willingness to come more than half way to meet and greet the runaway prodigal and rebellious child, and welcome him back into the family.
Peace – that peace that only God can give to comfort our hearts when we are in the center of his will, a sense of well being, and knowing that everything is all right in our father's house, and so it is well with us who are his children.
May we learn to pray for one another that God would grant his grace, mercy, and peace, even as Paul prayed for Timothy.
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Thursday, June 15, 2017
This Man Called Jesus
Thought For Today - June 15
This Man Called Jesus
By: Robert A. Searles
This man called Jesus, the good shepherd, the divine son of God, our Savior and our Lord! To him belongs all honor and glory, and majesty, and all men and women, boys and girls, and young people ought to humble themselves in his mighty presence, and acknowledge him as the only way to God the Father, and the only way to eternal everlasting life.
All who have gone before him are thieves and robbers, and all who may come after him are imposters. Blessed be the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4: 12
“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name; 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.” Philippians 2: 9-11
He came into the world to rescue the lost and to bring them safely home to God the Father, even as a good shepherd goes into the wilderness to search for the lost sheep and finding it, brings it safely back to the fold.
This man called Jesus is Christ the Lord, the good shepherd. The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
“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. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53: 5-6
Obedient to God the Father in every aspect of his life, setting the example for us who have been rescued, to follow in his steps that we might grow into his image and someday in heaven, reach the ideal to be as he is. He has given unto us who have received him by faith, eternal life, and we shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck us out of his hand.
He and the Father are one, and he has so reconciled us to God, that we are also one with the Father through him.
Thanks be to God our Father for his unspeakable gift of his son, the Lord Jesus Christ to be our Savior, our Lord and our shepherd. This man called Jesus who is God incarnate.
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Psalm 26:7
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Thorns in the Flesh
Thought for Today - June 14
Thorns in the Flesh
By: Robert A. Searles
When God delivered Israel into the land of their possessions, he made a covenant with them. He swore to them that he would never break his part of the covenant, and he expected them not to break theirs.
”And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; ye shall throw down their altars but ye have not obeyed my voice; why have ye done this? Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you” Judges 2;2,3 (KJV)
We who call ourselves Christians, and the sanctified children of God, are not to be a part of, nor go along with the pagan ways of the world or the world's way of thinking and philosophy. Our fellowship and conformity with the world's philosophy will be as thorns in our flesh.
All the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua and the elders that outlived Joshua, but after Joshua and the elders of Israel had died, another generation arose which knew not the things of the Lord.
“And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers; and there arose another generation after them which knew not the Lord nor yet the works which he had done for Israel. And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim: and they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the lord to anger.” Judges 2: 10, 11, 12 (KJV)
Several generations have come and gone since the founding of America which have not known God nor considered his works. This is the fault of previous generations of Christians who have not properly taught their children the proper knowledge, or respect for God and his works.Too many of us Christians are forsaking the ways of God and following the God of the society in which we live. We are setting poor examples for future generations, consequently, each new generation has lesser knowledge and respect for the God of our fathers. Wealth and material things have become our object of worship.
“And the anger of the Lord was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies.” Judges 2: 14 (KJV)
I believe that the anger of the Lord is hot against America today for neglecting him and his worship; because of widespread adultery; because of abortions - the murder of new born babies; and all kinds of sexual promiscuity and perversion. Will he deliver us into the hands of spoilers or the terrorist?
“Nevertheless, the Lord raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them. And yet they would not hearken unto their judges, but they went a whoring after other gods, and bowed themselves unto them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the Lord; but they did not so.” Judges 2: 16, 17 (KJV)
God raises up preachers and evangelist and soul winner today in America to warn us; but for the most part we do not listen. We Go whoring after the things of the world. What a shame for us as Christians to do this sort of thing. Perhaps if we will put the Ten Commandments and prayer in the name of Jesus back into the public school system, and other public places, and teach our children and future generations, the proper respect for authority and the word of God, then, the guns and other weapons will disappear from the schools; children will receive a proper education; and law enforcement become less violent.
For you who are reading this, if you are a Christian and wholeheartedly believe these truths, why not come out of the wallpaper, so to speak, and let your voices be heard – where you work; from the pulpit; from your church; among your close associates. Too many of us are remaining silent, and if it continues to be so, it may lead to disaster
Telehelp Publications Christian Litrature Ministry
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www.telehelppublications.blogspot.com
Thorns in the Flesh
By: Robert A. Searles
When God delivered Israel into the land of their possessions, he made a covenant with them. He swore to them that he would never break his part of the covenant, and he expected them not to break theirs.
”And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; ye shall throw down their altars but ye have not obeyed my voice; why have ye done this? Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you” Judges 2;2,3 (KJV)
We who call ourselves Christians, and the sanctified children of God, are not to be a part of, nor go along with the pagan ways of the world or the world's way of thinking and philosophy. Our fellowship and conformity with the world's philosophy will be as thorns in our flesh.
All the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua and the elders that outlived Joshua, but after Joshua and the elders of Israel had died, another generation arose which knew not the things of the Lord.
“And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers; and there arose another generation after them which knew not the Lord nor yet the works which he had done for Israel. And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim: and they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the lord to anger.” Judges 2: 10, 11, 12 (KJV)
Several generations have come and gone since the founding of America which have not known God nor considered his works. This is the fault of previous generations of Christians who have not properly taught their children the proper knowledge, or respect for God and his works.Too many of us Christians are forsaking the ways of God and following the God of the society in which we live. We are setting poor examples for future generations, consequently, each new generation has lesser knowledge and respect for the God of our fathers. Wealth and material things have become our object of worship.
“And the anger of the Lord was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies.” Judges 2: 14 (KJV)
I believe that the anger of the Lord is hot against America today for neglecting him and his worship; because of widespread adultery; because of abortions - the murder of new born babies; and all kinds of sexual promiscuity and perversion. Will he deliver us into the hands of spoilers or the terrorist?
“Nevertheless, the Lord raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them. And yet they would not hearken unto their judges, but they went a whoring after other gods, and bowed themselves unto them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the Lord; but they did not so.” Judges 2: 16, 17 (KJV)
God raises up preachers and evangelist and soul winner today in America to warn us; but for the most part we do not listen. We Go whoring after the things of the world. What a shame for us as Christians to do this sort of thing. Perhaps if we will put the Ten Commandments and prayer in the name of Jesus back into the public school system, and other public places, and teach our children and future generations, the proper respect for authority and the word of God, then, the guns and other weapons will disappear from the schools; children will receive a proper education; and law enforcement become less violent.
For you who are reading this, if you are a Christian and wholeheartedly believe these truths, why not come out of the wallpaper, so to speak, and let your voices be heard – where you work; from the pulpit; from your church; among your close associates. Too many of us are remaining silent, and if it continues to be so, it may lead to disaster
Telehelp Publications Christian Litrature Ministry
www.bibles-books-gifts.com
www.telehelppublications.blogspot.com
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Choose Righteousness
Thought for Today - June 13
Choose Righteousness
By: Robert A. Searles
If we must make a choice between riches and righteousness, if we must choose between mammon and Christ, then Christ and his righteousness must be our choice if we are truly the “born again” children of God.
“Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.” Proverbs 11: 4-8
If we must live wickedly to obtain riches, then we are fools because wicked living leads to death; but righteous living in Christ leads to the true riches, that is: to be joint heirs with Christ forever and enjoy the riches of our father's house forever.
We do not have to do wicked works to live wickedly. We are wicked from the beginning. We were born with a wicked nature to do evil. Righteousness is imputed to us when we by faith receive Christ as our Lord and Savior.
“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in he house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.” Psalm 27:4
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Choose Righteousness
By: Robert A. Searles
If we must make a choice between riches and righteousness, if we must choose between mammon and Christ, then Christ and his righteousness must be our choice if we are truly the “born again” children of God.
“Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.” Proverbs 11: 4-8
If we must live wickedly to obtain riches, then we are fools because wicked living leads to death; but righteous living in Christ leads to the true riches, that is: to be joint heirs with Christ forever and enjoy the riches of our father's house forever.
We do not have to do wicked works to live wickedly. We are wicked from the beginning. We were born with a wicked nature to do evil. Righteousness is imputed to us when we by faith receive Christ as our Lord and Savior.
“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in he house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.” Psalm 27:4
Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry
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Monday, June 12, 2017
God's Promise to Us - When We Are Impatient
Thought For Today - June 12
God’s Promise To Us – When We Are Impatient
By: Robert A. Searles
I want it now! This is the attitude of most of us when there is something that we greatly desire and long for. This attitude is called impatience. Impatience, if we are not careful, can get us into situations which we would rather not be in. We often see something advertised which we desire and perhaps need, but instead of saving and waiting patiently until we can afford to purchase it, we ignore the warnings of God when he tells us to “boast not ourselves of tomorrow, for we know not what a day will bring forth” and go ahead and get ourselves in debt to have it now, for we are impatient, and do not want to wait upon the Lord to keep his promise to give us the desires of our heart, and provide for all our needs in his own good time.
We sin when we presume upon God to give us enough time on earth to fulfill all the promises and commitments we have made, to pay our debt and keep our promise. One debt leads to another, and before we know it we find ourselves in adverse circumstances, where, unless God intervenes, and performs a miricale, we are trapped for the rest of our lives.
Young people, particularly, are very impatient when they rush into a choice of a life companion, and get involved in sexual or marriage relationships which God has not planned for them. They fail to wait upon God to guide them and give them the proper leadership in chosing a lifetime partner. Many young people today are trying to build their lives on sinking sand, rather than on the solid rock, which is Jesus Christ.
Impatience with one another, particularly between husbands and wives many times lead to divorce and breaking up of families. God wants his children to be kind, affectionate, and patient with one another. We do not need to push and shove, and scramble to aquire the things and situations which we think are so important to us, for God has promised to give us all the desires of our heart and provide for all our needs, according to his riches in glory.
We can make ourselves very discouraged and disheartened when we brood over missed opportunitiers and are anxious to obtain, but God has given us many wonderful promises to combat our impatience and anxiety. We must believe to see the goodness of God, and wait on him and be of good courage.
“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.” Psalm 27: 13, 14.
“Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for him. Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those who wait upon the Lord shall inherit the earth. “ Psalm 37: 7, 9
“To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life.” Romans 2: 7.
We must not 'rush in where angels fear to tread'. We must not run ahead of God with our impatient attitude, and fall into traps set for us by Satan. Prudent men and women ponder and foresee the evil and flee from it. If we allow impatience to get the better of us , we will fall into the pit of regret in the end, for oftentimes in the end, we will come to realise that that for which we have been impatient to obtain was not in the best interest for us, and after all, did not satisfy. We must learn to be patient, and wait upon God to act in our lives, to lead and guide us in making proper decisions, and trust in his love and goodness for us.
Live by faith in God, and believe he will give us the things that we desire and ask him for if he knows that it is right and good for us and will bring glory to himself.
Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry
www.bibles-books-gifts.com
www.telehelppublications.blogspot.com
God’s Promise To Us – When We Are Impatient
By: Robert A. Searles
I want it now! This is the attitude of most of us when there is something that we greatly desire and long for. This attitude is called impatience. Impatience, if we are not careful, can get us into situations which we would rather not be in. We often see something advertised which we desire and perhaps need, but instead of saving and waiting patiently until we can afford to purchase it, we ignore the warnings of God when he tells us to “boast not ourselves of tomorrow, for we know not what a day will bring forth” and go ahead and get ourselves in debt to have it now, for we are impatient, and do not want to wait upon the Lord to keep his promise to give us the desires of our heart, and provide for all our needs in his own good time.
We sin when we presume upon God to give us enough time on earth to fulfill all the promises and commitments we have made, to pay our debt and keep our promise. One debt leads to another, and before we know it we find ourselves in adverse circumstances, where, unless God intervenes, and performs a miricale, we are trapped for the rest of our lives.
Young people, particularly, are very impatient when they rush into a choice of a life companion, and get involved in sexual or marriage relationships which God has not planned for them. They fail to wait upon God to guide them and give them the proper leadership in chosing a lifetime partner. Many young people today are trying to build their lives on sinking sand, rather than on the solid rock, which is Jesus Christ.
Impatience with one another, particularly between husbands and wives many times lead to divorce and breaking up of families. God wants his children to be kind, affectionate, and patient with one another. We do not need to push and shove, and scramble to aquire the things and situations which we think are so important to us, for God has promised to give us all the desires of our heart and provide for all our needs, according to his riches in glory.
We can make ourselves very discouraged and disheartened when we brood over missed opportunitiers and are anxious to obtain, but God has given us many wonderful promises to combat our impatience and anxiety. We must believe to see the goodness of God, and wait on him and be of good courage.
“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.” Psalm 27: 13, 14.
“Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for him. Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those who wait upon the Lord shall inherit the earth. “ Psalm 37: 7, 9
“To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life.” Romans 2: 7.
We must not 'rush in where angels fear to tread'. We must not run ahead of God with our impatient attitude, and fall into traps set for us by Satan. Prudent men and women ponder and foresee the evil and flee from it. If we allow impatience to get the better of us , we will fall into the pit of regret in the end, for oftentimes in the end, we will come to realise that that for which we have been impatient to obtain was not in the best interest for us, and after all, did not satisfy. We must learn to be patient, and wait upon God to act in our lives, to lead and guide us in making proper decisions, and trust in his love and goodness for us.
Live by faith in God, and believe he will give us the things that we desire and ask him for if he knows that it is right and good for us and will bring glory to himself.
Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry
www.bibles-books-gifts.com
www.telehelppublications.blogspot.com
Friday, June 9, 2017
No Strange Gods
Thought For Today - June 9
No Strange Gods
By: Robert A. Searles
“Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou will hearken unto me; there shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god. I am the Lord thy God which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it. Psalm 81: 8-10.
May it be said of us that there be no strange gods in our lives. Let us always remember it was the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob, and the God of Israel – the father of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who saved us. He called us unto himself and set us to dwell in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
Strange gods are not necessarily only the ones we more often think about such as stone statutes or wooden idols, false religion, humanism; but strange gods can be little insignificant things that can keep us from meeting with God, and having fellowship with him, such as comforts of the flesh, petty habits which we refuse to abandon, things we put our trust and confidence in other than God.
When we cast aside all other objects of worship and leave off the petty things that rob us of the blessing and fellowship of God, and wait patiently for the Lord, then the Lord is faithful to subdue our enemies and feed us with the finest of the wheat, and with honey out of the rock. If we will open our mouth wide, even as the young bird in the nest, then the Lord promises to fill us with his blessings.
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Thursday, June 8, 2017
Have a Good Forever
Thought for Today - April 22
Have A Good Forever - By: Robert A. Searles
Dear Reader:
A wise person is one who makes preparation for the future. Have you thought about your future? You CAN have an abundant life and a “good forever” if you WILL, it's all up to you. The right to choose has been given to you by a loving heavenly Father who, being rich, became poor that you might become rich. What will your future be like?
If you knew that you had only a few more hours to live and at this time tomorrow you would be somewhere in eternity, wouldn't you want to know that you were “right” with God? Wouldn't you want to have truth and justice on your side?
We all must die sooner or later. Some will die today. It could be your time today. If you were to die today, do you know for sure where you will spend eternity?
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27), where will you stand at the last judgment of God? “Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” (Proverbs 27: 1.
An important man in the eyes of the world once asked, “What is truth?” Unfortunately, he did not wait for the answer. God is true, and the Word of God is truth. We are surrounded by darkness and uncertainties, but the light from heaven shines
forth the truth of God to give us light to dispel the darkness and bring us good news and hope.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginniung with God 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.” (John 1: 1-5)
“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.” (John 1:14)
“He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 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.” (John 1: 10-12.
The “Word made flesh” is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten, divine son of God, who is one with the Father. He came into the world to reveal to us the Father and to lay down his life for the sins of all mankind. The Word of God says that all people are sinners from birth, and are separated from God. If they remain in this condition, they will be forever separated from God and will go to hell.
“As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one: there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.” (Romans 3: 10,11)
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” ( Romans 3: 23.)
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6: 23)
The Word of God also tells us that whosoever will believe in his heart that Jesus Christ is the divine son of God (virgin born), and that he laid down his life on the cross and shed his blood to pay for the sins of individuals; whosoever will believe that God hath raised him from the dead and that he ever liveth to make intercession for us; whosoever will call upon the Lord Jesus Christ from his heart, repent, and turn away from sin and invite the Lord Jesus Christ to come live in his heart shall be saved. He will be “born again” into the family of God and will become a child of God.
Jesus said: “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” ( John 3: 3.)
The Philippian jailer asked, “What must I do to be saved?” The answer: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” (Acts 16: 30,31)
“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Acts 2: 21).“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12).
“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.” (John 3: 18).
The one and only thing that can determine your destiny for all eternity is what you do with Jesus Christ, God's gift of love to you. The one and only thing that can seal your doom in hell is your rejection of the only begotten son of God. God is not willing for you to spend eternity in hell apart from him. “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.” (John 3: 16).
What will you do with Jesus Christ? He is the only one that has the power to save you and give you eternal life. What would you do with him if you knew that this was your very last day on earth? Salvation is by the grace of God alone, not by good deeds, nor good morals, nor by good intentions.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2: 8, 9).
How can you be sure that you are saved? Confess, and agree with God that you are a sinner by birth, and by choice, and that you fall far short of what God intended for you to be. Repent – be truly sorry for this fact and have a genuine desire in your heart to change the direction of your life and live for God. Ask God's forgiveness, pray this simple prayer to God: - “God, be merciful to me a sinner, and save me for Christ's sake.” Gratefully receive by faith God's pardon. Appropriate to yourself the atoning power of the cross and the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins. Trust God to do the rest. What is the next step?
Tell someone that you have trusted in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ for your salvation, it could be your wife, your husband, your children, your parents, your friends, or anyone. Write to us and let us know. We will rejoice with you. The Word of God says: “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 rigfhteousness: and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10: 9,10).
As a newborn child of God, you ought to seek the fellowship of other born again children of God, preferably in an independent ,fundamental, bible-teaching church, for the purpose of worship, study, and service. Within the fellowship of a local church, you ought to follow the Lord in believer's baptism, by immersion, as a testimony of the death of the old person, and resurrection to newness of life in Christ: going down into the water in the likeness of Christ's death, and being raised up out of the water in the likeness of his resurrection. You ought to attend services on a regular basis In order to grow In grace and knowledge of the word of God, and be a regular partaker of the Lord's supper or communion as a memorial of what the Lord has done for you. You ought to obtain a copy of a good translation of the word of God, the bible, (I recommend the King James version), and read and study it daily and allow the Holy Spirit to instruct you and cause you to grow in the things of the Lord.
May God Bless you in your new Christian life.
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Have A Good Forever - By: Robert A. Searles
Dear Reader:
A wise person is one who makes preparation for the future. Have you thought about your future? You CAN have an abundant life and a “good forever” if you WILL, it's all up to you. The right to choose has been given to you by a loving heavenly Father who, being rich, became poor that you might become rich. What will your future be like?
If you knew that you had only a few more hours to live and at this time tomorrow you would be somewhere in eternity, wouldn't you want to know that you were “right” with God? Wouldn't you want to have truth and justice on your side?
We all must die sooner or later. Some will die today. It could be your time today. If you were to die today, do you know for sure where you will spend eternity?
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27), where will you stand at the last judgment of God? “Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” (Proverbs 27: 1.
An important man in the eyes of the world once asked, “What is truth?” Unfortunately, he did not wait for the answer. God is true, and the Word of God is truth. We are surrounded by darkness and uncertainties, but the light from heaven shines
forth the truth of God to give us light to dispel the darkness and bring us good news and hope.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginniung with God 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.” (John 1: 1-5)
“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.” (John 1:14)
“He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 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.” (John 1: 10-12.
The “Word made flesh” is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten, divine son of God, who is one with the Father. He came into the world to reveal to us the Father and to lay down his life for the sins of all mankind. The Word of God says that all people are sinners from birth, and are separated from God. If they remain in this condition, they will be forever separated from God and will go to hell.
“As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one: there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.” (Romans 3: 10,11)
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” ( Romans 3: 23.)
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6: 23)
The Word of God also tells us that whosoever will believe in his heart that Jesus Christ is the divine son of God (virgin born), and that he laid down his life on the cross and shed his blood to pay for the sins of individuals; whosoever will believe that God hath raised him from the dead and that he ever liveth to make intercession for us; whosoever will call upon the Lord Jesus Christ from his heart, repent, and turn away from sin and invite the Lord Jesus Christ to come live in his heart shall be saved. He will be “born again” into the family of God and will become a child of God.
Jesus said: “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” ( John 3: 3.)
The Philippian jailer asked, “What must I do to be saved?” The answer: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” (Acts 16: 30,31)
“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Acts 2: 21).“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12).
“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.” (John 3: 18).
The one and only thing that can determine your destiny for all eternity is what you do with Jesus Christ, God's gift of love to you. The one and only thing that can seal your doom in hell is your rejection of the only begotten son of God. God is not willing for you to spend eternity in hell apart from him. “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.” (John 3: 16).
What will you do with Jesus Christ? He is the only one that has the power to save you and give you eternal life. What would you do with him if you knew that this was your very last day on earth? Salvation is by the grace of God alone, not by good deeds, nor good morals, nor by good intentions.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2: 8, 9).
How can you be sure that you are saved? Confess, and agree with God that you are a sinner by birth, and by choice, and that you fall far short of what God intended for you to be. Repent – be truly sorry for this fact and have a genuine desire in your heart to change the direction of your life and live for God. Ask God's forgiveness, pray this simple prayer to God: - “God, be merciful to me a sinner, and save me for Christ's sake.” Gratefully receive by faith God's pardon. Appropriate to yourself the atoning power of the cross and the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins. Trust God to do the rest. What is the next step?
Tell someone that you have trusted in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ for your salvation, it could be your wife, your husband, your children, your parents, your friends, or anyone. Write to us and let us know. We will rejoice with you. The Word of God says: “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 rigfhteousness: and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10: 9,10).
As a newborn child of God, you ought to seek the fellowship of other born again children of God, preferably in an independent ,fundamental, bible-teaching church, for the purpose of worship, study, and service. Within the fellowship of a local church, you ought to follow the Lord in believer's baptism, by immersion, as a testimony of the death of the old person, and resurrection to newness of life in Christ: going down into the water in the likeness of Christ's death, and being raised up out of the water in the likeness of his resurrection. You ought to attend services on a regular basis In order to grow In grace and knowledge of the word of God, and be a regular partaker of the Lord's supper or communion as a memorial of what the Lord has done for you. You ought to obtain a copy of a good translation of the word of God, the bible, (I recommend the King James version), and read and study it daily and allow the Holy Spirit to instruct you and cause you to grow in the things of the Lord.
May God Bless you in your new Christian life.
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Blessed isHe That Considereth The Poor
Thought For Today - June 7
Blessed Is He That Considereth The Poor!
By: Robert A. Searles
“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.” Psalm 41: 1-3.
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.” Psalm 41: 13.
If we wish for God to answer our prayers and deliver us in time of trouble, then we need to cease complaining and being covetous, and realize that there are others who are far more needy than we; and we need to be willing to share our abundance with them so that they might be helped. When we meet the needs of others, we are investing in God's help for us. He will preserve us and keep us alive and protect us from all our enemies, and lengthen the span of our life, and strengthen us in our infirmities.
Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry
www.bibles-books-gifts.com
www.telehelppublications.blogspot.com
Blessed Is He That Considereth The Poor!
By: Robert A. Searles
“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.” Psalm 41: 1-3.
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.” Psalm 41: 13.
If we wish for God to answer our prayers and deliver us in time of trouble, then we need to cease complaining and being covetous, and realize that there are others who are far more needy than we; and we need to be willing to share our abundance with them so that they might be helped. When we meet the needs of others, we are investing in God's help for us. He will preserve us and keep us alive and protect us from all our enemies, and lengthen the span of our life, and strengthen us in our infirmities.
Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry
www.bibles-books-gifts.com
www.telehelppublications.blogspot.com
Friday, June 2, 2017
God's Promise of Peace
Thought for Today - June 2
God's Promise Of Peace
By: Robert A. Searles
Peace! Peace! Wonderful peace- that state of being where there is quiet, tranquility, freedom from disturbance or agitation, a calm state of repose, absence or cessation of war, Oh! How we long for peace on earth, and peace within our soul.
Almighty God is the author of peace. With him there is no confusion or turmoil. Within the soul of the natural man there is a raging conflict, a war, if you will, between good and evil, We all know, even without being reminded, that we all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. We are all guilty before God, and our guilty conscience bears heavy upon our shoulders. We cry out for peace when there is no peace.
Mankind, in the natural state has been at war with his creator, almighty God, from the fall of mankind at the very beginning of time in the garden of Eden. Consequently, there have been wars and rumors of wars in the name of preserving peace, but all have failed and the state of the natural man is fear, misery, distrust, death ,and hell.
Being separated from God by sin and disobedience, men and women are living in a literal hell on earth, whether they realize it or not; however there are those who have been lifted out of the darkness and guilty turmoil by receiving the gift of God's love and mercy, the forgiveness of sin, and restoration of fellowship with God through the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
God himself is the first peace maker. He first offered conditions of peace and forgiveness to men when the angels announced the birth of Christ. God's message to all mankind was a message of reconciliation to all who would believe and receive. God so loved the world that he offered himself as the sacrifice for sin so that peace and fellowship could be restored between God and man.
So, God announced his good will toward men when the angels proclaimed: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace and good will toward men”. Luke 2:14
“The Lord will give strength unto his people, the Lord will bless his people with peace.” Psalm29:11.
Only a redeemed sinner can describe the blessed peace and relief that descends upon the heart and soul of one who has believed and come to Jesus Christ by faith, and asked forgiveness, and cleansing from sin, and accepted his sacrifice on the cross as full payment of the penalty for his sin. The burden of guilt falls from the sinner's shoulder, so to speak, and he is born again, and it seems that his youth is renewed like the eagle..
“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies; who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's ”Psalm 103: 1-5
He is kept in perfect peace when his mind is stayed and fixed on Christ. We all sail on stormy seas through life. Sometimes the waters are calm and tranquil, and we esteem all to be well with us, then suddenly a storm arises, and the sea of life become a raging torrent. Our little barque is tossed to and fro, we are confronted with failure, financial stress, loneliness, loss of friendships, or loss of family and loved ones through death, we grow old and are confronted with ill health, and the stark reality of our own mortality. Fortunately, if we have accepted God's offer of peace, we are not alone in our little boat, for Christ has promised to travel with us and give us perfect peace and to bring us safely to the heavenly shores.
“Thou wilt keep; him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee .” Isaiah 26:3.
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14: 27.
“And the peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 7.
“Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through the Lord Jesus Christ, by whom also we have access by faith unto the grace wherein we stand and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:1,2
If someone is reading these lines and has not yet done so, why not accept God's offer of peace through the Lord Jesus Christ. And enjoy the blessings of God's fellowship and his help and comfort in times of need and trouble. Christ paid a mighty price for our redemption, for our peace, our joy and eternal life, but it is offered to us absolutely free, simply to be received by faith. Only a foolish person would refuse such an offer and promise of peace. I pray that you too will find the peace and joy of God which passes all human understanding.
Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry
www.bibles-books-gifts.com
www.telehelppublications.blogspot.com
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Be Quiet and Listen
Thought for Today - June 1
Be Quiet and Listen
By: Robert A. Searles
“The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.” Ecc 9: 17 (KJV)
While God is speaking to us, are we really listening, or is the clamor and noise of this sin cursed world drowning out the voice of our loving heavenly Father who is trying to tell us of his love and mercy for his children? If we really want to know what God is saying to us, moment by moment, we must cease from our own noise making, and listen intently to the still small voice of God.
We cheat ourselves of so much comfort and so many blessings when we are so preoccupied with our own everyday affairs, that we do not take the time to get alone with God in our own secret hiding place and listen for the voice of God as he speaks to us by the various methods which he chooses.
How does God speak to us? God speaks to us first of all by his written word, the Holy scriptures. In them, God tells us how the heavens and the earth came into being. He tells us how he made man and woman, and all the animals and creeping things of the earth for the use and benefit of mankind. He tells us how he hates sin, but loves the sinner. He tells us that we all have sinned and come short of his glory, but that he is willing to forgive and forget our sins. He tells us how we may obtain that forgiveness and renewal of spirit and restoration of fellowship with himself.
In the written word, God also assures us that every word written in the scriptures are true and given by his Holy Spirit to his chosen prophets and historians who would be faithful men and women to record his words for all future generations to come.
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)
“We have also a more sure word of prophesy; where unto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shinneth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your heart; 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 spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” 2 Peter 1:19- 21 (KJV)
In the Holy Scriptures, God relates to us the history of his chosen people, Israel from Abraham down through the centuries to the present generations. He speaks to us of the promises he has made to his chosen ones. He show us all the trials and tribulations that his people have experienced because of their sins and rebellion and turning their back on him and worshiping idols. Through the history of his people Israel, he warns all of us of what can become of rebellious nations who forget God and turn to idols; but he also reveals to us his great love and mercy when men and women repent and turn back to him.
In the written word, God is speaking to us to show us the way back from our sinfulness and rebellion by receiving his son as the perfect sacrifice for our sin. He tells us that: Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that he was buried and rose again the third day, according to the
scriptures, and is now in heaven interceding for all of us who will believe and receive him, and we are promised that he is coming again to receive his children to himself and establish his kingdom on earth.
In the written word, God offers us comfort and rest when we are tired and weary, and peace when we have turmoil in our soul.God also speaks to us through the living Word, the Lord Jesus Christ.
“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 make by him; and without him was not anything made that was made., In him was the life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shinneth in the darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not.” John 1: 1-5 (KJV)
God is spirit. The bible says that no one has seen God at any time, but the son of God has revealed him. Christ came into the world not only to die for the sins of the world, but also to reveal God the Father to the world. Jesus said: “if you have seen me you have seen the Father. I and the Father are
one.”
God the Father, speaking through his son, the Lord Jesus Christ, spoke to his disciples in the language of men, in an audible voice which they could understand, and record his message to all mankind through the gospels. Jesus, while on earth, spoke many words of wisdom and instruction to his apostles and disciples, to which we ought to listen intently and pay the most earnest heed. Do we read and study the gospels and quietly listen to the words of Jesus, and make them a part of our very being as was intended by God?
God also speaks to us through his indwelling Holy Spirit in the heart and mind of every born again child of his. When Jesus ascended into heaven he promised, that when he went away, he would send another comforter, to be a constant companion, interpreter of the word of God, instructor and guardian of his redeemed.
God has so much for us to know of him, so much to enjoy and be blessed by him. God speaks in a still small voice, and in order to hear what he is saying, we must quietly listen. We must stop our ears, at least for a little while from all the noise of the world, and the noise within our own soul. Arise in the morning and behold the majesty of a gorgeous sunrise, and allow the sunrise of the love of God to arise in your own soul. Stop and smell the fragrance of the rose, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of a beautiful sunset, and know that with God all is well, and it is well with your soul.
Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry
www.bibles-books-gifts.com
www.telehelppublications.blogspot.com
Be Quiet and Listen
By: Robert A. Searles
“The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.” Ecc 9: 17 (KJV)
While God is speaking to us, are we really listening, or is the clamor and noise of this sin cursed world drowning out the voice of our loving heavenly Father who is trying to tell us of his love and mercy for his children? If we really want to know what God is saying to us, moment by moment, we must cease from our own noise making, and listen intently to the still small voice of God.
We cheat ourselves of so much comfort and so many blessings when we are so preoccupied with our own everyday affairs, that we do not take the time to get alone with God in our own secret hiding place and listen for the voice of God as he speaks to us by the various methods which he chooses.
How does God speak to us? God speaks to us first of all by his written word, the Holy scriptures. In them, God tells us how the heavens and the earth came into being. He tells us how he made man and woman, and all the animals and creeping things of the earth for the use and benefit of mankind. He tells us how he hates sin, but loves the sinner. He tells us that we all have sinned and come short of his glory, but that he is willing to forgive and forget our sins. He tells us how we may obtain that forgiveness and renewal of spirit and restoration of fellowship with himself.
In the written word, God also assures us that every word written in the scriptures are true and given by his Holy Spirit to his chosen prophets and historians who would be faithful men and women to record his words for all future generations to come.
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)
“We have also a more sure word of prophesy; where unto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shinneth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your heart; 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 spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” 2 Peter 1:19- 21 (KJV)
In the Holy Scriptures, God relates to us the history of his chosen people, Israel from Abraham down through the centuries to the present generations. He speaks to us of the promises he has made to his chosen ones. He show us all the trials and tribulations that his people have experienced because of their sins and rebellion and turning their back on him and worshiping idols. Through the history of his people Israel, he warns all of us of what can become of rebellious nations who forget God and turn to idols; but he also reveals to us his great love and mercy when men and women repent and turn back to him.
In the written word, God is speaking to us to show us the way back from our sinfulness and rebellion by receiving his son as the perfect sacrifice for our sin. He tells us that: Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that he was buried and rose again the third day, according to the
scriptures, and is now in heaven interceding for all of us who will believe and receive him, and we are promised that he is coming again to receive his children to himself and establish his kingdom on earth.
In the written word, God offers us comfort and rest when we are tired and weary, and peace when we have turmoil in our soul.God also speaks to us through the living Word, the Lord Jesus Christ.
“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 make by him; and without him was not anything made that was made., In him was the life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shinneth in the darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not.” John 1: 1-5 (KJV)
God is spirit. The bible says that no one has seen God at any time, but the son of God has revealed him. Christ came into the world not only to die for the sins of the world, but also to reveal God the Father to the world. Jesus said: “if you have seen me you have seen the Father. I and the Father are
one.”
God the Father, speaking through his son, the Lord Jesus Christ, spoke to his disciples in the language of men, in an audible voice which they could understand, and record his message to all mankind through the gospels. Jesus, while on earth, spoke many words of wisdom and instruction to his apostles and disciples, to which we ought to listen intently and pay the most earnest heed. Do we read and study the gospels and quietly listen to the words of Jesus, and make them a part of our very being as was intended by God?
God also speaks to us through his indwelling Holy Spirit in the heart and mind of every born again child of his. When Jesus ascended into heaven he promised, that when he went away, he would send another comforter, to be a constant companion, interpreter of the word of God, instructor and guardian of his redeemed.
God has so much for us to know of him, so much to enjoy and be blessed by him. God speaks in a still small voice, and in order to hear what he is saying, we must quietly listen. We must stop our ears, at least for a little while from all the noise of the world, and the noise within our own soul. Arise in the morning and behold the majesty of a gorgeous sunrise, and allow the sunrise of the love of God to arise in your own soul. Stop and smell the fragrance of the rose, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of a beautiful sunset, and know that with God all is well, and it is well with your soul.
Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry
www.bibles-books-gifts.com
www.telehelppublications.blogspot.com
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