Whwre is our Bosting?

Thought for Today - November 21, 2022
Where Is Our Boasting?
By Robert A. Searles

     “Thus saith the Lord, let  not the wise man glory in  his wisdom, neither  let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory  in his riches: but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise loving kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.”
 Jeremiah 9: 23, 24.

     What are we boasting in  this morning, my friends?  Are we gloring in our high degree of intelligence; our great worldly wisdsom; education,  college degrees, or our position in life?  Are we boasting in our youth, or in our physical beauty, or our health?

     You may be saying within yourself - I am young yet; in perfect health; I have the world by the tail,but do you, really?  Don't be presumtious, boast not thyself  of tomorrow, or even of today, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.  Take heed therefore and consider - “I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, not the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

 "For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time when it falleth suddenly upon them” Eccleslastes 9: 12.

     Each of us need to stop and consider that all that  we are; all that we have; all that we ever can hope to become has been bestowed upon us by our creator and heavenly Father.  Every good and perfect gift comes down from our Father above, whether it be our eternal salvation  through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, or the gift of intelligence,  or health, beauty, position in life, or great riches. It is God who gives us the power to accumulate wealth.

 “That according as it is written, he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:31

“But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.  For not he that commendeth  himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.”
2 Corinthians 10: 17, 18.

     Friends, lets turn our eyes away from ourselves, and fix them upon our wonderful God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and let all our boasting and glorying be in him.

     “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the trangression of the remnant of his heritage?  He retaineth not his anger forever, because he delighteth in mercy.  He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us: he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depth of the sea.”Micah 7: 18, 19

      When we have accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Savior, we are  indeed the richest persons in this world system, although  by worldly standardss we may seem very poor.

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                              Psalm 26:7

 

Be Quiet and Listen

Thought for Today -  April 18

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) Bible
     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 every day 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)Bible
     “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 ofany 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)Bible
     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)Bible
     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 wordof 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.
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Psalm 26:7





    

A prayer for Help

Thought for Today - November 20, 2022
A Prayer for Help
By: Robert A Searles

"Unto thee will I cry ,O Lord my rock; be not silent to me, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.  Hear the voice of my supplication, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.  Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbors, but mischief is in their hearts  Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render  to them their desert.  Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them and not build them up,Blessed be the Lord , because he hath heard the voice of my supplication.  The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.  The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.  Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance; feed them also, and lift them up forever." Psalm 28: 1-9.

God is my rock, and I must hear from him the first thing every morning lest I become like them that wander thru  the day in darkness and stumble and fall into the pit of sin.

When we cry out to God in the sincerity of our heart, God hears our supplication.  He shines light on our way, and shows us the way we are to travel thru the day.  When our hearts are made clean and our minds are stayed on him, we will not be drawn away  with the works of iniquity.

Praise be to God who promises  always to hear our prayers and supplications and provide us with the strength and fortitude necessary to overcome  all the forces of evil that come against us.  This assurance  ought to cause us to go forth today rejoicing and liftig up our hands in praise to him, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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                                    Psalm 26: 7

Our Daily Bread

Thought for Today - November 19, 2022
My Daily Bread
By Robert A Searles

     Give me this day my daily bread so that my soul might find nourishment in thee, O God of my salvation, and that I might have to give to others, that they too might be fed.

  Except you do break the bread to me, I cannot feed the hungry.  A person can receive nothing except it be given him from God.  You have told us, dear Lord in your word, that as our days are, so shall our strength be.  Each day the manna falls from heaven upon your beloved own, and provision is made for our well being; therefore, dear Lord, we ask for strength that we might gather that which you have already provided for us.

     Your word O God is a banqueting table to which all who will hear your voice have been invited to come  and dine.  A banqueting table filled with the finest cuisine of heaven; the bread of life; the lamb of God; the heavenly manna, the Lord Jesus Christ who said that if we eat of his flesh and drink his blood we shall never hunger and never thirst.  He is at the head of the table with his arms outstretched and calling to the multitudes, “come and dine”.

  Sinner, will you believe and receive Christ as your Lord and Savior today and partake of the bread of Life?

     Christian friend and brother and sister, will you leave the scraps of the world to the hogs and come to your Father's table and eat like a king's son or daughter?

 God has promised that he will supply us with daily bread, but our daily bread is found within the pages of his holy word.  We must gather and eat by reading and prayer, and meditation in a disciplined time and manner.  Then the Holy Spirit will feed us.  Then we will  have enough for ourselves and others, and baskets full left over.

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                               Psalm 26: 7

Wait on the Lord

Thought for Today - November 18. 2022
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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                              Psalm 26: 7

Here to Serve

 Thought for Today - November 24
Here To Serve
By: Robert A. Searles

     Once we are saved, we are left here on earth to serve the Lord, and to continue his ministry of reconciliation  and good works which Jesus began when he was with us on earth. Now, the members of his body, being many and scattered throughout the world, having been anointed with the power of theThought  Holy Spirit, can accomplish great things for him  if we are willing and obedient servants. We are left here on earth after we are saved, not to do our own will but the will of him who saved us.  The repeated routine of every day life does not make a lot of sense unless we realize why we are doing it.  We work to buy food, clothing, and shelter, and some luxuries so that  we can take proper care of these bodies, and be happy.  Why do we do these things?  It ought to be so that the Holy Spirit which lives within  us can use us to  accomplish great things for the glory of God.  

     “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.  Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him, and bless his name.  For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.” Psalm 100: 1-5 (KJV)

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Consider the Goodness of God

Thought for Today - November 22
Consider The Goodness Of God
By: Robert A. Searles

     Consider the goodness of God.  Think of the goodness of God toward you as an individual, and then think of the goodness of God to your family.

     But for the goodness and grace of God, where would we be?  John Bunyan is said to have looked at a drunken bum lying in the gutter and made this statement -  “But for the grace of God, there go I.”  “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 (KJV).  “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 (KJV)

     Because of the goodness of God and his love for us, we are rescued from the bondage of Satan and set free as the redeemed children of God.  Because of the goodness of God, we can know love, joy, peace, and freedom from guilt and fear.  We can enjoy the things that God has given us to enjoy. Because of the goodness and grace of God we have health and strength and are able to live normal lives.  We see the goodness of God in all creation.  We see the goodness of God in God's faithfulness.

     “And the Lord descended in the cloud, and stood with him, (Moses) there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord.  And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, the Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long suffering and abundant in goodness and truth.  Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's  children unto the third and to the fourth generations.” Exodus 34: 5, 7 (KJV).

     “He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.  By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.  He gathereth the waters of  the sea together as an  heap; he layeth up the depth in storehouses.  Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the  world stand in awe of him.  For he spake and it was done; he commanded and it stood fast.”Psalm 33: 5-9(KJV)

     “Thou crownest the year with thy goodness, and thy paths drop fatness.” Psalm 65: 11 (KJV)  “Or despisest thou  the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long suffering, not  knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance.” Romans 2: 4 (KJV).

     The goodness of  God demands nothing less than our gratitude, our love, and dedication to God's service, and obedience to him.  If we give  God less – then we are despising his goodness.

     “Behold, therefore, the goodness and severity of God; on them which fell, severity; but toward thee goodness, if thou continue in his goodness; otherwise thou shalt be cut off.” Romans 11: 22 (KJV).

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if Winter comes

 Thought For Today -November 15, 2022
If Winter Comes
By: Robert A. Searles

      As I gaze through my window on this chilly November morning, I am beholding the inevitable death of summer. I see the last rose on the bush fading away and gasping for its' last breath, it seems.

Trees and flowers which only a few weeks ago were in their heyday and ablaze with beauty and glory are losing their beauty, and soon will lie dormant in the frozen grasp of winter. The leaves are falling and the cold winds blow, and the days grow long and dreary as all the world seems to be ready to close its' eyes and succumb to the death and long sleep of winter.

 

      Then my thoughts are turned to myself, and I begin to realize that I too am on the threshold of that winter sleep called death. Many of my loved ones and friends have, like the leaves on the trees, fallen to the earth in submission to the wages of sin, which is death. 

 

 As I mediate on these things and look at the bareness of the fields and trees, and wish it were spring, then I begin to realize, soon it will be spring again. After the winter is past, the earth will return in its' orbit, gentle breezes will blow again, and alas! The buds will spring forth again on the trees, the flowers will bloom again, and the birds will once again send forth their sweet song. 

 

 As someone has already asked: “If winter comes, can spring be far behind?”

 

      If a man dies shall he live again? Oh yes! I know, even as Job of old said: “For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: and though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another: though my reins be consumed within me.” Job 19: 25-27.

 

When spring comes again, the bush will have a new rose, the trees will have new leaves, the fields will burst forth with new life and all will be alive again.

 

      Even though I despair and sorrow now for awhile, I know that I shall rejoice later. As the songwriter has encouraged us with the words of that beautiful song: “Some golden daybreak Jesus will come.” 

 

On that bright spring morning Christ shall appear and abolish sin and death and spiritual winter forever. I shall have new body as do the trees have new leaves.

 

      “Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: Weeping may endurer for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30: 4,5.

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                                  Psalm 26: 7

Sharper Than a Two Edged Sword

Thought For Today – November 20
Sharper Than A Two Edged Sword!
By: Robert A. Searles

     “For the Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two edged, sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and the joints and marrow, and is a discerner  of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12

     Perhaps this is why some of us avoid the preaching of the Word, and neglect to read the bible, and deprive ourselves of the blessing and fellowship of God our father.  When we read the bible, or hear the word preached, it tares us apart and reveals to us all the hidden secrets of a darkened soul.  It shows us how black the heart of mankind is without being cleansed by the blood s of Christ.  It shows us how we measure up to God when compared to his dear son, the Lord Jesus Christ.

     But oh! what blessings we receive when we allow the Word of God to accomplish its' purpose in us, when we allow the Holy Spirit to take the word of God and go down into the basement of our lives, as it were, and search out all the trash and garbage that is there in the depths of our soul, and bring it to our attention and give us the grace to confess and repent of all the evil that is within us and make room for the filling of the Holy Spirit.

     Every creature is naked before God.  Even if we neglect to listen to God speaking to us through his word, yet - “Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.  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.  For we have not a  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.” Hebrews 4: 13-16.

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Desire to be Like Jesus

Thought for Today - November 12, 2022
Desire To Be Like Jesus
By: Robert A. Searles

      Oh! that we might be like Jesus! What a high and noble calling to be formed in his likeness, and to be joint heirs with him! To have the mind of Christ; to have the heart of Christ; and the attitudes of Christ; that we might know him whom to know aright is eternal and everlasting life. He who was from before the beginning and is now and ever shall be, let us worship him and let us desire to cease to be what we are now and become what he is.

 

 Oh! To be like Jesus! God hath appointed him heir of all things. Oh! To be like Jesus! The brightness of God's glory, and the express image of his person. Oh! To be like Jesus, who being so much better than angels and hath obtained a more excellent name than they.

      We will never attain to the perfection which is in Christ while we are in this body, but we ought to desire to be made perfect as he is perfect. God looks upon the heart, and the motives, and honors good desires.

 

       Oh! To be like Jesus! “God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in times past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he hath made the worlds; who, being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the majesty on high; being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.” Hebrews 1: 1-4.

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                                  Psalm 26:7

Something for which to Look Forward

Thought for Today - November 11, 2022
Something For Which To Look Forward
By: Robert A. Searles

      What are we Christians looking forward to today? As we begin this new day which God has given to us, do we have something to hope for, something that has been promised to us that we can with assurance look forward to?

 

      We all ought to be looking for Jesus to come. What a glorious morning that will be when: “The Lord himself shall descend from heaven, with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God , and the dead in Christ shall rise first, then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” 1 Thessalonians 4: 16, 17.

 

      We ought to be diligently scanning the heavens, “looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and Savior 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.” Titus 2: 13, 14.

 

      Meanwhile, as we wait and watch, and long for his coming, we ought to occupy until he comes as good soldiers and ambassadors. “Denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and Godly in this present world.” Titus 2:12.

      Let us rejoice and be glad. There is a great day coming when we shall enjoy the fruits of our labor, but rejoice today for this is the day that the Lord hath made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it because this is the day that we still have opportunity to labor for the master so that when the bridegroom comes we will have oil in our lamps, trimmed and ready to meet him.

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                                 Psalm 26: 7

A Dream Come True

 Thought for Today - November 10. 2022
A Dream Come True
By: Robert A. Searles

Have you ever had a dream come true? Have you ever had something wonderful happen to you that was beyond your fondest dreams and expectations? If you are one of us who have been saved and truly born again, you have had this happen to you. For once God's grace has been poured out to you, and you have been enabled by faith to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and have received him as your Lord and Savior, and you know that all your sins have been forgiven and that you are on your way to heaven, your weeping is turned to laughter; your mourning has been turned to joy; and for the first time in your life you are set free. 

 

 When the Lord turned your captivity to freedom, it seemed too good to be true. It seemed like a dream, and oh! the joy that filled your heart and you wanted to jump up and shout the glad tidings and tell the whole world.

We are so happy over what has happened to us that we want to go nd tell the whole world. We sorrow for those who remain in captivity to Satan, and we go out to sow the seed of the good news of the gospel in tears, knowing that by the grace and power of God, we shall doubtless come again rejoicing, bringing our sheaves with us as we are promised in the word of God.

Oh! What a dream has come true for all of us who have put our trust in Jesus, that sin and death would have no more power over us, and he has turned our captivity and made us to be partakers of his glory in his heavenly kingdom.

“When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue witjh singing. Then said they among the heathen, the Lord hath done great things for them. The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” Psalm, 126: 1-6.

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Study to Show Thyself Appreved

Thought for Today - November 9. 2022
Study To Show Thyself Approved
By: Robert A. Searles

     “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2: 15.

     This is one area where many of us who are Christians are disobedient, and of course, all disobedience is sin.  The bible commands the believer to search and study the scriptures daily to see if the things we hear are really true lest we be led astray and deceived by false doctrine.  God has given us the written word to be a compass for our lives, to lead us through uncharted seas.

  “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a guide unto my path.” Psalm 119: 105.

     Many times we wander out of the will of God because we do not meditate on the Word of God to know what his will is  for us.  If we search the scriptures, we shall find, if we knock, it shall be opened unto us, if we ask in faith, we shall receive
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  “All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” 2 Timothy 3: 16,17

     If any of us have been negligent in this area of our lives and are not actively engaged in the study of the scriptures, we ought to confess this to God that we might be forgiven of this sin and get back into the perfect will of God as he instructs us from his word.

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Lovers of ourselves

Thought for Today - November 7, 2022
Lovers Of Ourselves
By: Robert A. Searles

      We are warned from the scriptures: “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God; having a form of Godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” 2 Timothy 3: 1-5.

 

      This describes the world in which we live today; but if we are truly Christians, and in love with Christ, it should not be descriptive of us.

 

      As we examine this passage of scripture, if it can be said that any of these things are true of us, then it is time that we fall on our knees and repent of our sins and get right with God. We who have at one time experienced the love and grace of God being poured out upon us ought to know better..

 

Child of God, it is expected of us as the dear children of God that we: “Continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou has learned them and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” Timothy 3: 14, 15.

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                             Psalm 26: 7     

My Defense is of God

 Psalm 26: 7

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18" rhodium plated sterling silver graduated triple row necklace with tiny polished disk drops. The disks are approximately 3.5mm. The necklace has a lobster clasp closure.

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.925 Sterling Silver

Retail $59.99 plus shipping

Abundantly blessed

 

Bodily Exercise Profiteth Little

Thought for Today - November 3, 2022
Bodily Exercise Profiteth Little!
By: Robert A. Searles

      “Bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8.

      There will not be too much overall profit gained from the attention we give to our physical bodies, for these bodies are earthly, carnal and soon to be returned to the dust from which they came; but with our soul and inner man it is very profitable to be Godly and grow and mature in him, that we might be the reflection of him, and that we might attain unto that place of maturity and perfection whereby we might truly be called the children of God.

      Godliness has the promise of an abundant life now, and a great future forever in the presence of God. To be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life, joy, and peace.

Oh, Lord, help us to have the right and proper balance between the care of our bodies and the attention we give to them, and the attention that we give to becoming God-like by yielding our complete being to him and by allowing the Holy Spirit to fashion us into his divine image.

Telehelp Publications Christian Literature         Ministry

                                     Psalm 26: 7

What is Your Compass

Thought For Today – October 29, 2022
What is your Compass?
By: Robert A. Searles

     We are told by men of experience in seamanship and navigation of the importance of a compass on a dark night or in a dense fog on the high seas.

  When upon the ocean billows a ship is floundering in a storm, and the fog is so thick that you cannot hardly see a hand before you, sometimes you get to wonder whether or not you can or should trust your compass.  It seems at times that the needle is pointing in the wrong direction from what you think to be right, but the wise seaman will have first checked his compass before he launches out into the unknown.

  When he is far from home and from land, if he is wise, he will follow the direction that the compass indicates as its' faithful needle points to the true north reference point.

     My dear friend whoever you may be, we are on a broad uncharted ocean of life, lost and not having any sense of direction or knowledge of how to find our desired haven until we accept the 
Word of God, which has been tried and found to be true. as our compass.

 Simply by taking the teaching of the Word of God and obeying its' laws and principles by faith, just because God said it, we, must believe it and follow it to guide us safely home.  Our compass tells us that the way home to heaven is by the way of the cross.  There is no other way.  Broad is the way that leads to destruction, but narrow is the way that leadeth unto life eternal.

     “Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh unto the Father but by him.”

 
     Weary sailor are you lost in the fog, unhappy, depressed, discouraged, fearfully tossed on the sea of life, desiring eternal everlasting life, and seeking heaven, but not not knowing  where to find it?  You have at your disposal a compass which has been tried and is true, the  Holy Bible, the divinely inspired Word of God.  It points to the true reference point for all of life, the Lord Jesus Christ.  It tells us how we are sinners from birth and without hope in the world,  and that we all have sinned against God and are condemned to die;  but it also tells us of how Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners.

 He died for our sins, and was buried and rose again the third day, all according to the scriptures, so that we might by faith receive him as  our savior and allow him  to lead us safely home.

Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry                                                                                                                   Psalm 26: 7 

 

This could be the day

Thought For Today -  October 28, 2022

This Could Be the Day!
By Robert A. Searles

This could be the day that the Lord will return. At any moment, at any hour of the day or night, the trumpet could sound and the dead in Christ arise, and we which are alive and remain would be caught up to meet them in the air, and so would we ever be with the Lord.

"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first; Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord." 1 Thessalonians 4: 16, 17.

What a glorious day to look forward to! When Christ shall come for his own; when we shall see him as he is; when death and sickness and disease and sorrow will be abolished forever. Loved ones who have gone before us who have died in Christ we shall see again around the throne of God.

If this should be the day, are we ready? Is there oil in our lamp? Do we have on a wedding garment? Are we prepared to meet the bridegroom? Are our lives consecrated to the Lord Jesus?

"Therefore let us not sleep, as do others, but let us watch and be sober." 1 Thessalonians 5; 6.

Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry 

                                 Psalm 26: 7

Serve the Lord With Gladness

 Thought for Today - October 27, 2022
Serve The Lord With Gladness!
By: Robert A. Searles

 
 Serve the Lord with gladness!  We who are saved ought to love to serve the Lord. To know that we bring joy to the heart of God when we love him and serve him with a willing spirit ought to make us happy and complete. 

 What better way to spend a life than to faithfully and joyfully be in the service of the King of kings and Lord of lords? He loved us so much that while we were contemptible sinners, he gave his only begotten son to die for us, but praise the Lord he arose and is now at the Father's right hand interceding for us and one day will come again to planet earth and rule and reign in righteousness.

"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., Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name, for the Lord is good, his mercy is everlasting, and his truth endureth to all generations

Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry  

 

                                   Psalm 26: 7