Have Faith in God!

 

Thought For Today - October 14
Have Faith In God
By: Robert A. Searles   

     “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall  be able to quench all the fiery  darts of  the wicked.” Ephesians 6: 16.

     God honors the faith of the believer towards himself.  We are justified by faith and the just shall live by faith. 

 Faith toward God is resting our confidence on him who is invisible whom we have not seen, but believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of all them that diligently seek him.  Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness.

  Confidence in the reality of God and his goodness will enable us to put aside all doubts and fears, and the fiery darts of the wicked, and give us the strength and power we need to overcome the world. 

 By faith in God the Red  Sea was crossed successfully by the Israelites; by faith in God many victories have been won.  By faith in God we who are his children shall arrive safely on the opposite shore and see Jesus and be reunited with those who have gone before.  Have faith in God, he cannot fail.  Have faith dear friend in God.

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Go About Doing Good!

 

Thought for Today - October 13
Go About Doing Good
By: Robert A. Searles

 
     As Christ our Lord went about doing good, we Christians ought  to be continuing the work and ministry of our Lord by going about doing good.

 
Christ was in the world offering salvation to all who would believe and receive him.  He gave rest to the weary and comforted the lonely; he healed the sick and raised the dead, and brought new hope to the hopeless. 

 
 We ought to continue doing all that God will give us the power to do so that Christ's work and ministry might continue through us.  God may not give us the power to heal the sick or raise the dead (he could if it was his purpose), but he has commissioned us to offer salvation to the lost through his name and to bear each other's  burdens, and to share each other's sorrows and joys, and to make life easier for those around us.

 
  We ought to be so secure in our own salvation and the love of God that we can forget ourselves and concentrate on the needs of others.  

    “With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men; knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.” Ephesians 6: 7, 8 . 

 God will be no man's debtor, we cannot out give or out serve the Lord. When we go about doing good in the service of the Lord, we will find ourselves in a  combat zone with all the forces of the devil against us.  We must put on the armor and use all the defenses that God has provided for us.   

   “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.  Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the  wiles of the  devil.  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  Wherefore  take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the  evil  day, and having done all to stand.” Ephesians 6: 10-13

 
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Thought For Today - October 9
ABUNDANT SALVATION
By: Robert A. Searles

They that abound in the salvation of God through Christ are the light of the world. They bring the light of hope into a dark and dying world which is filled with sin and darkness. The faithful become radiant as stars.

“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.” Daniel 12:3.

They who abound in salvation and faithfully serve the Lord out of love and gratitude for him will receive a royal welcome in heaven.

“Then shall the king say unto them on the right hand, come ye blessed of my father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” Math 25:34.

They who abound in salvation may be afflicted and have to suffer trials and tribulations for a season, but our light afflictions add to the final glory.

“For our light affliction which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” 2 Cor 4:17

Our abundant salvation through Christ assures for us a triumphant entrance into heaven.

"For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:11

The precious blood of Christ which was spilled for us to give us our abundant salvation, guarantees us a place near to the heart of God, and we are given a place near the throne of God.

" And one of the elders answered, saying unto me,what are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? And I said unto him, sir thou knowest. And he said to me, these are they which came out of great tribulation and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” Rev 7: 13,14. “therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple; and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.” Rev 7: 13-15 - -

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The Prayer of an aged Man Thought for Today - October 7 The Prayer of an Aged Man By: Robert A. Searles "In thee,O Lord do I put my trust: Let me never be put to confusion. Be thou my strong habitation; where unto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me: for thou art my rock and my fortress. By thee have I been holden up from the womb; thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee. Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honor all the day. Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth. For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together. O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste for my help. My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day, for I know not the number thereof. I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness even of thine only. Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God forsake me not until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation; and thy power to every one that is to come." Psalm 71: 1-18 Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry

Thought for Today - October 6 Pray for Revival By: Robert A. Searles "Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen." Math 6: 9-13 My Father, I pray that thou will rekindle and ignite the fire of revival in my heart. I pray that thou will cleanse me from all my iniquity. Create in me O God, a clean heart and pure mind and renew a right spirit within me. I pray that thou wilt create a new hunger and thirst for thy word, and that I will desire more of thy fellowship. I pray that I will have a greater love and concern for all the brethren and children of God. Restore to me, O Lord, the joys of my salvation, and grant me a greater zeal for soul winning. Let me be all that you have meant for me to be, and let me approve all things which are excellent which will bring honor and glory to thy name. Teach me O Lord to pray continually and without ceasing. Teach me to walk constantly with the blessed Holy Spirit, and open a door of utterance for me that I might make it manifest as I ought to speak. Help me to walk in wisdom toward those that are without, redeeming the time. Let my speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that I may know how I might answer every man. If any man lack wisdom let him ask of God who giveth liberally and upbraideth not." James 1: 5. May this be the sincere prayer from the heart of each of us, that God would send a sweeping rivival of the Holy Spirit in our individual lives across our nation and heal our land. Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry

Why Be Afraid When You Can Pray?

Thought for Today -February - 12

Why Be Afraid When You Can Pray?

 By: Robert A. Searles 

There is much fear and anxiety in our nation today because of the pandemic, the weakened economy , the loss of jobs and rise in the unemployment rate,  and the results of the election. No one has all the answers for these concerns. So, where do we go? What do we do? Where shall we go to find the answers? 

May I suggest that there is only one person in all the universe who has the solution to all of the above named concerns? His name is Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, the Messiah of Israel, the coming king, the divine son of God almighty, God himself in human flesh while he was here on earth. He is the Lord of all, so, the word of God tells us to fear not, but to cast all our burdens and cares upon the Lord and leave them there, and go in peace. Jesus has said- "fear not, my peace I give unto you." Now then, let us look at some of the promises that God has given us to comfort us when our enemy, Satan showers us with fear and anxiety. 

 "I will both lay me down in peace and sleep: for the Lord only maketh me to dwell in safety>" Psalm 4:8 

 "I laid me down and slept: I awaked: for the Lord sustained me." Psalm 3:5 "And 

I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid; and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land." Lev 26: 6 

"When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea,thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet." Prov 3: 24

 "Say to them that are of a fearful heart: be strong, fear not,behold, your God will come with vengence, even God with a recompence: he will come and save you." Isaiah 35: 4

 "Nay, in all these things we are more thn conquerors through him that loved us." Rom 8:37\

 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Tim 1:7

 "So that we my boldly say, the Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."Heb 13: 6 

"The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid." Psalm 27: 1 

 In view of all these promises we have from the word of God, let us turn away from the fears of an ungodly world, and come, let us sing unto the Lord and experience the peace and joy of the Lord.

 "O come let us sing unto the Lord, let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation" Psalm 95: 1 

"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands" Psalm 100: 1

 "The Lord liveth, and bless be my rock, and exalted be the God of my salvation." 2 Sam 22: 17

  "For the Lord is a great God, and a great king above all gods." "O come let us worship and bow down,let us kneel before the Lord our maaker." Psalm 95: 6

 "For he is our God; and we are the sheep of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand; today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness.. Psalm 7, 8 

Now let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter and make our nation great in the sight of God :

 "If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves aand pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven,and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7: 14 

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Have A Good Forever!

 Thought for Today - September 4
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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