Which Road Will You Take?

 

Thought For Today - September 19
Which Road Will You Take? -  By: Robert A. Searles
      There are two roads in life upon which mankind may travel. It is impossible to travel both roads at the same time, therefore, one must chose which road he will travel. Both roads start from the same place, and it appears at first that they both will lead to the same destination, for they seem to run parallel to one another for quite a distance, but then very subtly they begin to separate and the distance between them begins to widen, and after a while they have gone in completely different directions.
      Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior has warned us about choosing the wrong road in life, and he has described these two roads for us. He has pictured one as being a very broad, well paved, well lighted, easily traveled highway on which it seems would be the most logical way to travel if one had alternate ways of reaching the same destination. This is the highway upon which most people travel. This is the most popular highway for the multitudes, but this road does not lead eventually to heaven, but it will take you directly to hell. Jesus said: "Broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be that go in thereat." Matthew 7: 13.
      If one would go to heaven, he must choose the narrow road. This is the unpopular way according to the multitudes. It is difficult to travel, It has treacherous curves. It is rocky. It is a road that few people want to travel, but it is the only road that leads to heaven."Because strait is the gate and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life and few that be that find it." Matthew 7: 14.           "Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you will seek to enter in, and shall not be able." Luke 13: 24.
      My friend, if you want to go to heaven and enjoy the riches of God's glory forever, then you must choose the right road.
      Jesus said, "I am the door". He also said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." If you would have life eternal, you must choose to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and receive him as your Lord and Savior, and by his grace, walk in the paths that he has trod.
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What is True Religion ?

 

 Thought For Today -  September 20
 What Is True Religion?  -  By: Robert A. Searles
        What is true religion and true service to God? Does God require continual fasting, continual sacrifice? Does God require us to have a sad countenance, and to be constantly clothed with sack cloth and ashes, and continually be doing some sort of penance to atone for our sins? No! we could never pay  nor atone for our own sins. There has been provided for us a perfect lamb: a perfect sacrifice which was slain from the foundation of the world. Once and for all the great transaction is done. Our sin debt is forever paid if we will receive it. Christ came into the world to save sinners,      "Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, he was buried and rose again the third day according to the scriptures." 1 Corinthians 15: 3,4. He ascended into heaven and is now at the right hand of God interceding for us
      What then does God require of us? God requires us to receive by faith his free love gift, his son the Lord Jesus Christ as our savior; believing that Christ died for us, each of us individually, and present our bodies to him for his service, and allow the Holy Spirit to be in control.        
      What kind of fasting and sacrifice does the Lord require? "Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? When thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?" Isaiah 58: 6,7.
      The world is bound in wickedness, we who know the Lord have a message and a testimony for the world, that if they will accept the truth of the word of God, the heavy burdens will be lifted and the oppressed will go free.  God's requirement for us is to deal thy bread to the hungry. Feed a man when he is physically hungry and cannot help himself, but more importantly, feed him with the bread of life. Tell him of Jesus the mighty to save.
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Love Not Sleep!

 

 Thought For Today - November 22
  Love Not Sleep!
 By: Robert A. Searles

    It is not  the will and intention of God for a person to be in poverty and to be destitute. Sometimes, but not always, poverty and lack of necessities is the result of our own laziness.

"The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing." Proverbs 20: 4.

 
    Sometimes God places opportunities before us of which we do not take advantage . We are prone to making all kinds of excuses for not doing that which we know we ought to do, whether it be working for a living, or working for God to win souls for him.  It is sin to try to find excuses for laziness. Sometimes some of us are too lazy to read and study God's word, and sometimes we are too lazy to communicate with God through prayer and meditation , for this takes effort on our part.

The end result of our laziness is lack and want. When God gathers his wheat and separates the tares, ( God's harvest), he who has been lazy will be ashamed and beg in the time of harvest.

 
"Love not sleep lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread." Proverbs 20:13.

 
    Food is necessary, and sleep is necessary, but we must not over indulge in either.

 
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Love Not Sleep

 Thought For Today - June 12,2025
  Love Not Sleep!
 By: Robert A. Searles

    It is not  the will and intention of God for a person to be in poverty and to be destitute. Sometimes, but not always, poverty and lack of necessities is the result of our own laziness.

"The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing." Proverbs 20: 4.

 
    Sometimes God places opportunities before us of which we do not take advantage . We are prone to making all kinds of excuses for not doing that which we know we ought to do, whether it be working for a living, or working for God to win souls for him.  It is sin to try to find excuses for laziness. Sometimes some of us are too lazy to read and study God's word, and sometimes we are too lazy to communicate with God through prayer and meditation , for this takes effort on our part.

The end result of our laziness is lack and want. When God gathers his wheat and separates the tares, ( God's harvest), he who has been lazy will be ashamed and beg in the time of harvest.

 
"Love not sleep lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread." Proverbs 20:13.

 
    Food is necessary, and sleep is necessary, but we must not over indulge in either.

 
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                                            Psalm 26:7

Disobedient Children!

 
Thought For Today - November 21
Disobedient Children!
By: Robert A. Searles

Parents, how does it feel to go through the pain and anxiety of child bearing to bring children into the world -  to nurture them through babyhood and adolescence, only to have them rebel against you and be disobedient and disrespectful?

Think of how it must grieve God when he has gone through the great pain and expense of saving us and redeeming us, and causing us to be born into his family, only to see us disrespect him and rebel against his laws and commandments.

It hurts tremendously when the one you love with all your heart slaps you in the face, as it were, and turns against you. God loves his children with a love that far surpasses all human understanding - Oh how he must be hurt when we ignore him.

"Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the Lord hath spoken. I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. the ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people do not consider." Isaiah 1: 2,3. 

These words spoken primarily to Israel, are applicable to us today as well, for we are all guilty of rebelling and disobeying God our Father. Even dumb animals do not treat their masters the way that we sometimes treat God.

We attempt to honor God with lip service, so to speak, and with offerings of good works, but much of the time our hearts are far from him, and he does not receive from us the love, honor and respect that he deserves.

"To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the Lord: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand, to tread my courts?" Isaiah 1: 11,12..

God is not interested in our good works and good deeds, not even in our going to church until our heart is in love and in tune with him.


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Sharper Than a Two Edged Sword!

 
Thought For Today - November 17
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 of 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 our selves of the blessing and fellowship of God our Father. When we read the bible, or hear the word preached, it tears us apart and reveals to us all the hidden, secrets of a darkened soul. It shows us how black the heart of man is without the cleansing of the blood 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 an 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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Strength From the Lord!

 Thought For Today - November 14
Strength From the Lord!
By: Robert A.Searles 

"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. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; ...." Ephesians 6: 10-18.

Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Be a true believer. Put on the whole armor of God. Take the confidence you have in the word of God, and hold it up in front of you whenever you are deluged with doubts and fears, and attacks thrown at you by Satan. Claim your salvation, always see Christ on the cross, bleeding and dying, but remember his resurrection on the third day, and realize that the price of your redemption is paid in full. The cross is empty and the tomb is empty. Therefore, it is impossible for you to be mortally wounded and destroyed if you have on the helmet of salvation.

 Let us fight a good fight as soldiers of Christ. Let us pick up our weapon and march off to war in the army of our Lord Jesus Christ. The word of God is the weapon of our warfare.

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