He Will Swallow Up Death in Victory!

Thought For Today - February 12
He Will Swallow Up Death In Victory!  -  By: Robert A. Searles
     What a wonderful promise and consolation we have from God our father through the Lord Jesus Christ that: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall be taken away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.” Isaiah 25: 8-9.
     The day will come when God will completely fulfill this promise when our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ returns to earth to claim his throne. He is the righteous king to whom all creation belongs.  When he comes, death will be abolished, and the sting of death swallowed up in victory.  There will be no more need for tears, for in his reign and kingdom there will be no sorrow.  His people will no longer be looked upon as the down trodden and outcast of the earth.  On the contrary, they will rule and reign with him forever.
     “And it shall be said in that day, lo this is our God.  We have waited for him, and he  will save us: this is the Lord, we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” Isaiah 25:9
     Those of us who have called upon the Lord Jesus Christ to save us have the witness of the Holy Spirit within us which causes us to rejoice in our salvation. We know that all of God's promises are true.  We wait patiently and longingly for the great day of the Lord to come,and for Jesus to be crowned King o kings, and Lord of lords.
   Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus!
                                       Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry
                                                                                Psalm 26:7

Thy Will Be Done As it is in Heaven

Thought For Today - February 10
Thy Will Be Done As It Is In Heaven  -  By: Robert A. Searles
     Jesus taught us through his disciples to pray to God our Father, and to say: “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
     When we are born again and become the children of God by God's grace and our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we not only become the children of God, but we also become citizens of Heaven.  As citizens of Heaven , we  are  under the jurisdiction  of the King of Heaven.  Thus, while we remain on earth  we are, as It were, strangers in a foreign land, subject to, and responsible for keeping the laws of the country we are in, but being citizens of America, or whatever country we may be citizens of, if we find ourselves in trouble in a foreign country, we have a right to appeal to our home government to assist us in our difficulty.
     So it is with our heavenly citizenship: we are told that we sit together in heavenly places with Christ Jesus.  We are citizens of Heaven.  When we pray that God's will be done on earth as it is in Heaven, we are appealing to our king that all that happens in our lives here on earth would be the same as if we were already at home in Heaven.
     When the will of our King of kings and Lord of lords is being accomplished in our lives, then, all that transpires in our lives here on earth is the result of his power and authority.   “The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of waters he turneth it wither so ever he will.”
     Would it be God's will for me in Heaven to be lost forever? Would it be God's will for me to be discouraged if I were in Heaven?  Would it be God's will for me to be unhappy if I were already in Heaven? Would it be God's will for me to be sick and poverty stricken if I were in Heaven?  I don't know the final answer  to all these questions; but  I tend to think the answer would be no to all of them.  Heaven is a happy, healthy ,wealthy, eternal place where God is.  I believe that none of these situations can coexist in the presence of God, therefore,  if God's will is done in us on earth as it is, or would  be if I were  already in Heaven, what is the conclusion of the whole matter?  What does God desire, and what is his will for us while here on earth?
                                         Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry

                                                                              Psalm 26:7

Ours For The Asking

Thought For Today - February 8
Ours For The Asking!  -  By: Robert A. Searles
     “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 with 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.
                                         Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry
                                                                               Psalm 26:7

No Strange Gods

Thought For Today - February 5
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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Psalm 26:7

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Blessed is He That considereth the Poor

Thought For Today - February 6
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.

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Walk With The Lord Today

Thought For Today - February 2
Walk With The Lord Today  -  By: Robert A.Searles
     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 unspoted, 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 and many of our wants.
     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.
                  
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                                                                            Psalm 26:7