Thought For Today - January 7 - A Child Of The King !

  Thought For Today - January 6
 A Child of the King
By: Robert A. Searles
 
 Once I was dead in trespasses and sin, but now I am alive forever more. Once I was blind, but now I see. Because of the richness of God's mercy and grace, I have been made alive in Christ, and sit with him in Heavenly places, all to the praise of his glory. I could never buy, nor repay the cost of my redemption and deliverance from the lost world of iniquity from which I have been delivered. 

 "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

 It is God who formed my body from the dust of the earth, and it was God who breathed into this lump of clay the breath of life and caused me to become a living soul. “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10

 I am no longer a stranger in the household of God, but a fellow citizen with all the saints and apostles. I have access through Christ into the very presence of God. God is no respecter of persons. That which he has given to me, he will give to all who will believe his word and receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. If you have not already done so, I invite you to do so today and be born again into the family of God.

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Thought For Today - January 6 - Wretchedly Rich or Wretchedly Poor ?

Visit us online at www.telehelppublications.com - - - Thought For Today - January 6 - - - Wretchedly rich or wretchedly poor? - - - Why are the rich so wretchedly rich and the poor so wretchedly poor? Each of these groups are oceans and continents apart from each other. It is not true that all men are created equal in terms of material wealth and possessions. I believe that my fourth grade teacher was grossly misinformed when she told her class so many years ago, that anyone , regardless of race, creed, or color could become president of his country. The truth of the matter is that down through the ages, wealthy kings rule, and poverty stricken peasants serve, the intelligence level of either notwithstanding. When we see so many impoverished and starving people throughout the world, and in contrast see so many glutinous, overstuffed, self indulgent individuals, we are moved to humbly, and respectfully entreat our God and ask why? Why should any one require an annual salary of multi millions of dollars, regardless of their ability, talents, or their contribution to society, while others barely earn the price of bread? God reminds us through his word that "The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender." Proverbs 22: 7. One does not have to go far to see how obvious it is that the rich exploit the poor, and the poor are subservient to the rich. What president, elected official, king or queen, or celebrity is worthy of annual salary's and endowments of millions of dollars, while others must deprive their children of the necessities of life in order to pay their taxes to support these people. If the wealth of planet earth were evenly distributed among all its' inhabitants, there would be enough for everyone so that no man, woman, or child would be undernourished or impoverished; but, we live in the real world where sin and greed, and avarice abound. Men have forgotten that: "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof." They think it belongs to them: those who are the fittest and strongest, and most able to prevail. Wealth and prosperity come as the result of education and self improvement, they say, but what poor child can sit in the classroom and absorb the principals of mathematics and science when his attention span may be impaired because of the lack of proper nutrition and hunger, no breakfast, if you will. Or who can continue on to a higher level of education after his free education has come to an end? Only those who already have the wealth and means are able to do so. The rich are advantaged and the poor are handicapped from birth. What is better than riches? "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches. And loving favor rather than silver and gold. The rich and poor meet together. the Lord is the maker of them all." Proverbs 22: 1,2. "Riches profit not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death." Proverbs 11:4. "He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch." Proverbs 11: 28 . Those of us whom God has blessed with much wealth ought to be very grateful and realize from whence it came and be considerate of those who have less. It is not a sin to be wealthy, but it is sinful to be ungrateful to God, and to use our wealth, influence and gain to exploit the less fortunate. It is true in some cases where there have been wealthy individuals and companies who have had hearts of love and compassion, and have distributed their wealth to the poor and needy, but these have been few and far between. There is a principle at work which teaches that to be greedy of gain, and to hoard great riches for one's self without the thought of the needs of others, results in poverty, and those who become poor by giving, even though they were rich, become richer still. "There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing, there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches." Proverb 13: 7. There was a great person in history who was very rich, who because of his love and compassion for the entire human race, laid aside his riches and became poor so that all others could become rich. His name was Jesus. "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich." 2 Corinthians 8: 9. He is fabulously rich who has gratefully received from God, God's gift of love of the forgiveness of sins and an inheritance in heaven through God's son who was rich but made himself poor . He is wretchedly poor who clings to his wealth and denies his need of salvation and will spend eternity in hell. Jesus said: "There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, and desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; and in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said, son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence." St Luke 16:19-26. Rich or poor, what will be our eternal fate? See more at www.telehelppublictions.com- Click on "Chapel Time"

Thought For Today - January 5 - As One Having Authority !

Visit us online at www.telehelppublications.com - - - Thought For Today January 5 - - - As One Having Authority ! - - - The bible says that on the Sabbath day Jesus entered into the synagogue and taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. No one should attempt to teach the word of God unless he is called of God to do so. If you are called of God to teach his word, God gives the authority to do so. We ought to be eager to teach his word as God gives the authority to do so. We ought to be eager to teach, and we ought to teach the word of God as one under the authority of God, as well as having the authority of God to teach, allowing the Holy Spirit to use our mouths as his instrument to proclaim the praise and truth of God and his word. Jesus, the greatest of all teachers, found it necessary to get alone with the Father, and get guidance from him. If this was necessary for the very son of God to do, how much more is it necessary for us to begin our day as Jesus did. “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out and departed into a solitary place and there prayed.”: See more at www.telehelppublications.com - Click on "Chapel Time"

Thought For Today - January 4 - The King Is Coming !

Thought For Today - January 3 -
 The King Is Coming !
By" Robert A. Searles

There comes a time when babies must stop eating soft food and drinking only milk, and they must begin to digest solid food. Likewise, there comes a time when Christians must put aside the milk and soft food of the word of God, and start to digest and absorb the meat of the word, and to think about and watch for and prepare for the future kingdom of Christ.

 We will not always have to put up with corrupt and sinful governments on earth. We have the promise of God that one day, the righteous God, the king of kings, the Lord Jesus Christ, will rule from the throne of David with a rod of iron.

 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulders, and his name shall be called wonderful, counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting father, the prince of peace. Of the increase of his government and peace, there shall be no end, and upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to order it and to establish it with judgment, with justice from henceforth and even forever. The zeal of the Lord of host will perform this” Isaiah 9: 6-7.

 “And the seventh angel sounded, and there were great voices in heaven saying, the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord and His Christ: and he shall reign forever and ever.” Rev 11:15

 Let us have our wicks trimmed, and our lamps filled with oil and burning, as it were, and let us be listening for the sound of the trumpet, and watching for our Lord’s return for his own, then seven years later for him to return with his own to establish his kingdom 



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Thought For Today - January 2 - Hunger And Thirst After Righteousness !

 Thought For Today - January 2 
 Hunger And Thirst After Righteousmess ! 
By: Robert A. Searles
 
We as Christians ought to hunger and thirst after righteousness. “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled.” Math 5:6 

Christ has imputed his righteousness to us if we are saved. He made the first step toward us by offering his righteousness to all who will receive it. Righteousness is simply being right in our actions, and thoughts and attitudes toward God. Our Lord and Savior was and still is the only person who could measure up to this requirement.

 Righteousness has its’ rewards: Righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4 By right thoughts and actions toward God, we are not only delivered from spiritual death, but often we will prolong our life on earth because we will have avoided those things that can destroy us. 

 “The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way.” Proverbs 11:5 When our mind and our thoughts are in harmony and agreement with the mind of God, the Holy Spirit will direct our paths so that we follow a lifestyle that is good for us.

 “The righteousness of the upright shall. Deliver them.” Proverbs 11:6 Being right with God assures our escape from the penalty of sin, and guarantees a sure place in Heaven because: “Righteousness tendeth to life.” Proverbs 11:19 The seed of the righteous shall be delivered.” Proverbs 11: 21 

Even our children and grandchildren, and future generations will reap the rewards of our righteousness, but on the other hand, they will also reap the penalties of our wickedness if we are wicked. 

“The desire of the righteous is only good.” Proverbs 11: 23 When we are right with God, when our thoughts and actions toward God are right; when we seek God with all our heart; then we can trust that the desires of out hearts are from God. When we delight in the Lord, he gives us the desires of our heart.


 “The righteous shall flourish as a branch” Proverbs 11:28 and “”The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverbs 11;30. A good tree grows tall and spreads its’ leaves and branches and provides shade. It provides a nesting place for birds and other creatures. It provides food and offers protection

May we each live and have our being as a tree of life in thee, oh Lord, and win others to thee. 

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Thought For Today - January 1 - Did You Go To The GardenThis Morning ?

 Thought For Today January 4
DID YOU GO TO THE GARDEN THIS MORNING? 
By: Robert A. Searles
 
Did you go to the garden this morning where Jesus was waiting for you? Did he greet you there, with your burdens and cares, did he bid you to give them to him? 

When you met with the Lord in the garden, did he tell you that all would be well, If you only believe, and his love would receive, And that no one could take you from him?

 When you walked in the garden with Jesus this morn in the cool of the day, did he tell you of Heaven, his home up above? Did he tell you that he was the way? 

 If you did not go to the garden, this morning at the breaking of day, to meet with the Lord who was waiting for you, To take all your burdens away: Then you have missed a great blessing that could have been yours, had you worshiped at his throne of grace. He wanted to comfort and give you sweet rest, and wipe all the tears from your face. 

Had you met in the garden with Jesus, This mornlng at the breaking of day: Great peace would be yours, After hearing his voice, saying child you have nothing to fear: For all will be well if with me you will dwell, And walk in the garden with me.

 I went to the garden this morning, where Jesus was waiting for me. We walked and we talked and we had fellowship there. He showed me His plan for today. One day at a time, each moment I’ll find his guidance sufficient for me, If I will but trust in his holy word, and be led by his spirit, you see! \

 Oh friend won’t you come to the garden, each mornlng at the breaking of day, where the roses are fresh with the dew of the morning, and the birds sing so sweetly of love, To walk with him there, and so to prepare to live in his presence above.? Oh who then will come to the garden to pray, where Jesus is waiting for you? He waits for you there to show you the way, and show you the depths of his love

For you see, he’s not willing for you to be lost, and be cast into eternal hell. All your sin debt was paid when he died on the cross, He carried your guilt all away. And when he arose on that first Easter morn, how fresh was the breaking of day! The dew on the rose, and the song of the birds, in the garden they met Jesus there

. Sins debts were paid, death was destroyed when Jesus came out of the tomb. Forever there will be, for you and for me a place by his sanctified throne. So, why don’t you come this morning with me to the beautiful garden of prayer? To tell him how thankful we are for his love, And that we have a home over there

With these morning thoughts still fresh in our hearts, let us walk with him all through the day. As he guides us along and shows us the way, Let us but trust and obey. Then when the shadows of night come along, and we come to the end of our day, we can rejoice and lay down to sleep with assurance of eternal day. 

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Thought For Today - Forward - January 1 - Beginning Our Journey Through The New Year!

 Thought For Today - January 1 
 Beginning our Journey Through The New Year!
By: Robert A. Searles

 Anyone who is planning to go on a journey is very wise if he or she makes preparation in advance. If he or she is going to be traveling by automobile, one is smart if he has his engine tuned up and the oil changed, and the fuel tank full. A prudent person will know where he is going, and how he is going to get there. He will have acquired road maps, and will have studied them diligently.

 So it is with our journey through life, every new day we strike out on a new adventure, not knowing what a day will bring forth. The sad thing with some of us is that when it comes to our daily trip through the activities and duties of each new day, we have failed to make adequate preparations. 

 We who know the Lord Jesus Christ as our savior, need not venture out blindly into a wicked hostile world without being fortified and strengthened for our journey. We have an open door to God our Father, who, if we ask anything in the name of his son, will deny us nothing that is good for us. Before we begin our day, we can rise up a great while before day and find a solitary place and get alone with God and pray, even as Jesus himself was known to do

 “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out and departed into a solitary place , and there prayed.” Mark 1:35

 If this was necessary for the very divine son of God to do, how much more is it necessary for us to start our day? How can we know the direction we should travel if we do not seek the guidance of one who knows? 

 “Cause me to hear thy loving kindness in the morning, for in thee do I trust, cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my soul unto thee. Deliver me, O Lord from mine enemies, I flee unto thee to hide me, teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God, thy spirit is good. Lead me into the land of uprightness.” Psalm 143: 8-10 

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