A Privilege To Serve Christ!

A privilege To Serve Christ!

“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus Came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” 1 Timothy 1: 12-15.

What a privilege and an honor it is for any one of us who by nature are sinners and blasphemers of God, to be chosen and called of God, and placed in a ministry for his honor and glory. To preach or teach the word of almighty God is the highest calling in the universe, and to assist others to preach or teach the word of God is equally a high calling of God. Not that we should be puffed up and proud; but that we should humbly thank God that we can work together for him as his servants, for his glory We can all say with Paul as in verse 15 of 1 Timothy1this is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation that Christ Jesus Came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chief.”

Ours For The Asking!

Ours For The Asking!

“Ho every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy and eat; yea, come buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? And your labor for that which satisfieth not? Hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David” Isaiah 55: 1-3.

“And he said unto me, it is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of water of life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.” Revelation 21: 6,7.

Think of all the things that we work and strive for in this world: the things that we spend our time and money on in trying to achieve. What energy and time is spent on pure vanity, while at our finger tips, free of charge, ours for the asking and taking is the wonderful gift of God, the fountain of life eternal! Think of what it means that eternal God is our Father, and we are his children; heirs of the promises of God and equal, joint heirs wit h Christ.

Thank you dear God our Father for granting us the privilege to become your children, and giving us access to your holy presence. Let us strive to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior that we might become more and more like him, and be and do what you want us to do and to become.

Walk With The Lord Today!

Walk With The Lord Today!

Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is no longer in Jerusalem, no longer walks the shores of Galilee, no longer in the fisherman's boat; no longer hangs on a cross, and no longer in the tomb. Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ has risen and has ascended into heaven as our great high priest, our advocate, our lawyer, interceding for us, and preparing a place for us in his kingdom, and calling his people. One day we shall hear the trumpet sound, and we will be drawn away to meet the King of kings, and dwell and reign with him forever.

It is a good thing to study history, and remember our beginning and consider our roots. It is good to remember, and never forget the miracles and the unspotted, righteous, holy life style of our Lord.; It is good to remember that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us, took our sins upon himself, and bore our iniquities; his blood the only cleanser of our sin and guilt.

It is good to reflect and remember, but we must not stay in the past. We must consider where we are today in our relationship with him. We must be constantly in communication with him today to know his will and get instruction for our daily activities. He has promised that from heaven he will hear our prayers, accept our praise, and provide for all our spiritual and physical needs.

Let us learn to keep our minds and our hearts stayed and focused on him, and walk in the spirit, and grow in wisdom and grace. He has promised to keep us in perfect peace when our minds are stayed on him.

Where Is God?

Where Is God?

“I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me. In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not; my soul refused to be comforted. I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah. Thou holdest mine eyes waking; I am so troubled that I cannot speak. I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times. I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart; and my spirit made diligent search. Will the Lord cast off forever? And will he be favorable no more? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? Doth his promise fail for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be gracious? Hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah.” Psalm 77: 1-9.

Every time we find ourselves in a situation which seems hopeless and we become depressed and fearful, we tend to ask the same questions: where is God? Has he forgotten us? These are the times that we need to review former things and remember how God has brought us through difficult times and situation and troubles in the past.

“And I said, this is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most high. I will remember the works of the Lord, surely I will remember thy wonders of old. I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. Thy way, O God is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God? Thou art the God that doest wonders; thou hast declared thy strength among the people.” Psalm 77: 10-14.

May 30 - Jesus said!

May 30

“And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.” Matthew 15: 16-20.

We must beware lest we have clean hands and an unclean heart and a dirty mouth.

May 28 - Use The Tongue Wisely!

May 28

Use The Tongue Wisely!

“I said I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred. My heart was hot within me. While I was musing, the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue. Lord make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am,:” Psalm 39: 1-4.

We must be careful as to what we speak with our tongue. The tongue is one of the chief instruments which Satan uses to cause us to sin. On the other hand, the tongue can be used as an instrument of praise to God, and sound instruction and admonition to our fellowmen. The psalmist promised himself that he would bridle his tongue and keep silence, but he was so overwhelmed with the truth of God's word that while he thought on these things, the fire burned within him and he was compelled to speak.

We need to listen to God's word and be so overwhelmed with the truth that he reveals to us, and desire to share his truths with others, that the fire burns within us until we use our tongue to speak right things. We need to speak only those things that God would have us to speak, especially to the unsaved. We are obligated to use our tongue to defend the faith and to teach the gospel, and win souls to Christ.

May 27 - Why Be Discouraged?

May 27

Why Be Discouraged?

Are you cast down this morning and depressed? Are you weary and discouraged? Why should Christians be discouraged when we have such a great inheritance in our Lord and savior Jesus Christ who gave himself for us so that we might have and enjoy life, and have it more abundantly? We are alive; we have the hope and promise of eternal life with God in paradise; we live in America where we are free to worship as we please; we have a wonderful savior who is our advocate in heaven; we have food, clothing, and shelter, and many creature comforts to make our lives easier.

“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” Psalm 43: 5.

“This is the day that the Lord hath made. Rejoice, and be glad in it. Rejoice I say in the Lord.”