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Jesus is the way. Njlarsen

24 Jan, 13:37

::: Morning Scriptures :::
Fri., Jan. 24, 2025
"Prepare Your Heart"
24 of 36

... 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28 (NKJV)

...[(8:28 work together for good: The primary reference of all things is the "sufferings of this present time". All circumstances will work together in corporation for the believers good - that is, the believer will be conformed to Jesus Christ now and reign with Him later.)
(Thomas Nelson NKJV SB 1997)]

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24 Jan, 04:29

Matthew 22:37
1599 Geneva Bible

37 Jesus said to him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, with all thy [a]soul, and with all thy mind.

Footnotes
a Matthew 22:37 The Hebrew text readeth, Deut. 6:5, with thine heart, soul, and strength: and in Mark 12:30 and Luke 10:27 we read with soul, heart, strength and thought.

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24 Jan, 04:27

Good night and God bless you family and friends! Maranatha 🕊

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24 Jan, 04:21

Ever Closer

When they told me the story I was broken and sore
So I searched for the garden as my home
And I took no one with me
For the journey was mine
I must make this decision on my own
For the dangers before me could be many and hard And the time all consuming and the travel is hard And the only decision that is burning my heart
Is to walk ever closer to you
Do I hear in the morning on the whispering wind
Comes a voice soft to show me the way
But my ear is not gentle and the murmur is shy
And I rest, let the melody play
Of a light in the darkness growing steady and bright Of a fruit unforbidden giving knowledge and life
Of the arms to protect me from the cold and the fright
As he draws ever closer to me
When you come to the crossroads and you look up to see
He's way and the truth and the life
As the nails and the thorns and the whip and the spear
Go in search of the treasures in the flow
For the body that surrendered has been broken for me
And the blood that was holy covers all of my sin
And the friends who forsook you in your hour of need And the clouds that encumbered as the passion begins
And the cry "Eloi, Eloi, why forsakest thou me?"
And the battle that would follow and the victory won And the throne at the right and the forgiving begun
And the eyes that behold me
And I then understand
You were always ever closer to me
As I strove to be closer to you

~Steve Apirana

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24 Jan, 02:52

My all time favourite ❤️

https://youtu.be/kTzZbLOKsDk?si=osf3qxpBWbgCP7_B

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24 Jan, 02:30

Great Faith That Smiles Is Born of Great Trials

It's easy to say "In God we trust"
When life is radiant and fair,
But the test of faith is only found
When there are burdens to bear---
For our claim to faith in the sunshine
Is really no faith at all,
For when roads are smooth and days are bright
Our need for God is so small,
And no one discovers the fullness
Or the greatness of God's love
Unless they have walked in the darkness
With only a light from above----
For the faith to endure whatever comes
Is born of sorrow and trials,
And strengthened only by discipline
And nurtured by self-denials---
So be not disheartened by troubles,
For trials are the building blocks
On which to erect a fortress of faith
Secure on God's ageless rocks.

Helen Steiner Rice

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24 Jan, 00:39

https://youtu.be/ILU2fdcdcr0?si=mlArKAze63moUKXP

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23 Jan, 23:38

Lamentations 3:24-26 (KJV)

24 The LORD [is] my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.

25 The LORD [is] good unto them that wait for him, to the soul [that] seeketh him.

26 [It is] good that [a man] should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

✝️ LORD, direct us, correct us, and protect us, AMEN✝️
t.me/sheepnotgoats

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23 Jan, 23:19

https://youtu.be/5ZBblQFymcc?si=skEAHd8pbyc6mZVc

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23 Jan, 23:19

Just look around you, the world so desperately needs these truths. These songs are being used for healing, evangelism, helping people overcome addiction, worship, and deepening understanding of the Bible and to lead people (back) to the heart of the Father. It’s worth sacrificing sleep, vacations, and more.

Now, about today’s song—Deuteronomy has stolen my heart ❤️. The Old Testament, like a blurry lens, reveals Jesus.

In Deut. 30:19, God gives Israel (and us) a choice between life and death, blessings and curses. It’s not really a multiple-choice question—God Himself gives the answer: "Oh, that you would choose life!" (Deut. 30:19 NLT).

God, your Father AND King of the Universe wants to bless you, wants you to live and see you prosper!

How do we choose life? Deut. 30:20 gives the answer: "Love the LORD your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him. For the LORD is your life."

Wow. The Lord IS your life!

LYRICS

Deuteronomy 30 - The Word is Right Here and Now

14. No. The word is right here and now
as near as the tongue in your mouth,
as near as the heart in your chest.

10. Heart and soul, holding nothing back.
Nothing halfhearted here.

12. It’s not on a high mountain
13. It’s not across the ocean
11. [it's not] too much for you,
it’s not out of your reach.

19. Today I've given you
the choice between life and death,
between blessings and curses.
Oh, that you would choose life.

So that you and your children will live.

20. Love the LORD your God,
listen to his voice,
and hold fast to him.
For the LORD is your life.

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23 Jan, 19:34

https://youtu.be/pQlTbD3RYwQ?si=e-vcUdM9bZ24J-EQ

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23 Jan, 19:31

The Lord offers cleansing and forgiveness for the unsaved sinner, who in recognising their need of salvation, trusts that Christ is the acceptable sacrifice for their sin ~ including the sin of abortion.

There is no condemnation to those that are in Christ Jesus, for He even gives forgiveness and healing to those who commit this sin, both in their pre~salvation and post~salvation life ~ for if we, who have been justified by faith, confess our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness ~ including this one.

Let us read through this beautiful Psalm of David, and recognise that the life of the unborn is given as a sacred trust, and that God is sovereign over all living things ~ and let us give Him all the praise and glory for the wonder of life.

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=grx3bC2VnUQheOht

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23 Jan, 19:31

You Wove Me Together In My Mothers Womb

The wonder, glory, and sovereignty of the Lord, weaves its way like a golden thread of wonderment, through so many of David's psalms, but none so beautifully than Psalm 139.

The shepherd king of Israel is deeply affected by the overarching supremacy of God, over the conception and formation of a new little human being. He is awe~struck by the intricate form of each tiny baby, as it is knitted together in secret ~ within the womb of its mother.

The psalmist considers the miraculous development of the unborn child, from conception and birth, right on into manhood and old age, and David recognises that God deserves both praise and worship, for the miracle of his own conception and development. He considers the wonderful way he was knitted together, within the hidden recess of his mother's body... and so he writes, "for You formed my inward parts. You wove me together in my mother's womb."

The exquisite description of the development of a tiny human form from conception to birth, is a message that speaks of the omniscience and omnipresence of the Lord, during the development of every child in the womb of their mother.

The growth of the unborn baby, is one beautiful example of the manifestation of the Lord's magnificent wisdom in His unfolding plan of redemption. Indeed, the language and content of this special song of praise, dictates that every unborn child should be treated with great respect ~ and that God should be glorified in the formation of each little embryo, and every unborn baby.

For the first 12 verses of this well~loved Psalm, the writer lays out the doctrine of God's omniscience and omnipresence. He outlines the master~plan of our Creator, Who determined at the beginning, that man should be fruitful and multiply, and that he should fill the earth with his seed. God determined from the beginning that a man would leave his father and mother and be united with his wife... and together, they would become one flesh ~ not only spiritually but physically.

God is the Creator of the human embryo, and speaking of the moment of conception, the psalmist writes, "For thou hast possessed my reins. You formed my innermost parts. You have covered me in my mother's womb." This beautifully explains that the Lord is the Originator and Owner of the little life within the womb. God's supreme sovereignty over every newly formed life, is the meaning behind this verse, "for the Lord formed my inward parts. The Lord wove me together in my mother's womb."

God has the ownership rights over every human life, which should be treated with reverence and respect, but too often the Lord is held in contempt by those He knitted together at their conception ~ and too frequently the value of the unborn is considered inconsequential, or a matter of unfortunate inconvenience.

The womb of the mother should be a place of safety, where the unborn is nurtured. The secret place in the bowels of the mother should be a place of peace and protection, but too often the rights of the unborn are not valued, nor are they treated with awe~struck wonderment.

God in His grace, takes an interest in the life of every conception, for each one is specially created. The Lord forms and fashions every single one, and the psalmist rejoices that God lays out the life~plan of each ~ and schedules every day of our lives.

Psalm 139 is a most beautiful sacred song, which brings our rapt attention to the hallowed essence of the child in utero, and of God's sovereign role in each little life. While this Psalm can excite our wonder and praise, it can also stir up much regret and deep~seated grief, in those that may have wittingly or unwittingly participated in an abortion, or been instrumental in the termination of an unborn child.

Though abortion is a sin, and the loss of life through terminating a pregnancy is a travesty, Jesus died to pay the price for the sin of every man and woman, including this one.

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23 Jan, 17:45

https://youtu.be/E0fOQ7Bgbo4?si=H2fUroEkYaaJULTf

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23 Jan, 17:45

https://youtu.be/LiohGVxzDPc?si=SGQ-af5y9WOGMBeU

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23 Jan, 17:44

https://youtu.be/kxLV4zRmhm8?si=qE2OOVFxPcC8GD47

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19 Jan, 17:22

Released hostages have returned home to Israeli territory and are now meeting with their mothers.

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19 Jan, 17:20

https://youtu.be/VM9DiusHaF4?si=H86jWp6oEmhqLQ2X

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19 Jan, 16:26

Be blessed family and friends! Jesus loves you!

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19 Jan, 16:09

Our Convictions—Our Defense
Build your life on the Word of God—it's always true.

Romans 14:20-23
A person of conviction is confident his or her beliefs are true. In contrast, many people choose to believe something based on conditions and circumstances. And if those situations change, so do opinions and loyalty.
Let’s look at two men from Scripture who remained firm in their convictions. Despite years of unfair treatment, Joseph never wavered in his commitment to godly principles. As a result, he was in the right place at the right time to ensure the survival of Israel (Genesis 50:20). Daniel, another righteous man living in an idolatrous land, earned the trust of foreign kings by standing firm in his beliefs (Daniel 1:19-20).
As these heroes of the faith show, godly convictions withstand the changing winds of opinion and the persuasive arguments of opponents. If we’re grounded in the Word and trust what God has said, we can stand firm. Confidence breeds the courage to remain strong amid the conflicts that arise.
Instead of following your own preferences, choose to live a life based on godly convictions and the values Scripture says are most important. Through prayer and study, the heavenly Father will firmly root us in solid biblical convictions that will withstand the pressures of any trial.

~In Touch Ministries

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19 Jan, 16:08

https://youtu.be/P6ygjMMkI7w?si=BzEb7wT_c-E2uXGQ

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19 Jan, 13:44

::: Morning Scriptures :::
Sun., Jan. 19, 2025
"Prepare Your Heart"
19 of 36

... 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)

... [(4:6 Paul prohibits the Philippiians from worrying about their own problems. Instead they are to commit their problems to God In prayer, trusting that He will provide deliverance.)(the peace of God operates to protect the mind from external corrupting influences and to keep it focused on God's truth.) (Thomas Nelson NKJV SB 1997)]

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19 Jan, 09:15

https://youtu.be/nT0yPjj0UqQ?si=JJDP6XubL9bELqlO

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19 Jan, 08:42

The hostages to be freed today, according to a Hamas spokesman:

Romi Gonen
Emily Damari
Doron Steinbrecher

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19 Jan, 02:52

Good night and God bless you family and friends! Maranatha 🕊

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19 Jan, 02:51

Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete)

Proverbs 27:19

This shows us that there is a way, 1. Of knowing ourselves. As the water is a looking-glass in which we may see our faces by reflection, so there are mirrors by which the heart of a man is discovered to a man, that is, to himself. Let a man examine his own conscience, his thoughts, affections, and intentions. Let him behold his natural face in the glass of the divine law (Jam. 1:23), and he may discern what kind of man he is and what is his true character, which it will be of great use to every man rightly to know. 2. Of knowing one another by ourselves; for, as there is a similitude between the face of a man and the reflection of it in the water, so there is between one man's heart and another's for God has fashioned men's hearts alike; and in many cases we may judge of others by ourselves, which is one of the foundations on which that rule is built of doing to others as we would be done by, Ex. 23:9 Nihil est unum uni tam simile, tam par, quam omnes inter nosmet ipsos sumus. Sui nemo ipse tam similis quam omnes sunt omnium—No one thing is so like another as man is to man. No person is so like himself as each person is to all besides. Cic. de Legib. lib. 1. One corrupt heart is like another, and so is one sanctified heart, for the former bears the same image of the earthy, the latter the same image of the heavenly.

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19 Jan, 01:27

Esther 4:14
1599 Geneva Bible

14 For if thou holdest thy peace at this time, [a]comfort and deliverance [b]shall appear to the Jews out of another place, but thou and thy father’s house shall perish: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for [c]such a time?

Footnotes
a Esther 4:14 Hebrew, breathing.
b Esther 4:14 Thus Mordecai spake in the confidence of that faith which all God’s children ought to have: which is, that God will deliver them, though all worldly means fail.
c Esther 4:14 For to deliver God’s Church out of these present dangers.

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19 Jan, 01:25

https://youtu.be/l4o0CEqpy6k?si=5EQNpyguS6GklU-8

Some tough preaching here, excellent sermon!

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18 Jan, 22:12

Our Tripartite Design
By Chuck Missler
John Chapter 2 Session 3

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11 Jan, 18:19

https://youtu.be/ucb2Cmpb9YA?si=PAsbBupuP7hCd9Rn

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11 Jan, 18:02

The Beginning Of The Gospel

Like all the Gospel writers, Mark introduces us to Jesus Christ, the eternally begotten Son of God and prophesied Saviour of the world. Mark's specific focus is upon the humanity of Jesus as servant of all, and the divinely appointed name of Jesus which is specifically linked with His humanity and which means God is Salvation.

The personal name 'Jesus' was given to Him at the time of His birth, for He shall save His people from their sins and redeem a lost world by means of His sinless life and substitutionary death. And although the Lord Jesus was the eternal Son of God and equal in honour and glory with the Father, Mark announces the beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ from the human perspective, tracing the gospel of Jesus from His lowly birth to His glorious Resurrection and Ascension into heaven.

While Matthew wrote to identify Jesus as the Jewish messiah and King of Israel, John's principal desire was to emphasise the deity of the eternal Son of God, and Luke's aim was to bring out the empathetic ministry of the lowly Son of Man. But from the beginning, Mark's audience was primarily the Romans, and his emphasis is on Christ's servanthood, for we read: "Even the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many."

The gospel of Jesus Christ continues today and will extend into the eternal ages to come, and Mark simply records "the beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God." From the beginning, Jesus was the prophesied Seed of the woman and promised Saviour Who came at the appointed time to tabernacle in the world with His creation. He came as the suffering servant of God, Whose death, burial, and Resurrection would be good news for all who would trust in His sacrificial death for salvation.

Mark tells of Jesus' historical beginning, when the eternal, uncreated God stripped Himself of the glory He had with the Father and stepped into time, by taking upon Himself mortal flesh and becoming a man. And throughout His life, the Lord Jesus demonstrated the only way that humanity can live in fellowship with a holy God, by saying and doing those things that He heard from the Father, by abiding in the Father, living in total dependence upon Him, and walking in complete obedience to the Father's will.

Although Christ was the eternal Son of God, we discover Him to be the humble servant of God Who walked in spirit and truth, lived in humble submission to the leading and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and became servant of all. And all who believe on Him should not perish but be saved by grace through faith in Him.

The gospel of Jesus Christ continues to this day, and we who have trusted in Him as Saviour have been made ministers of this good news. Let us tell abroad the glorious truth of the gospel of our Saviour Jesus Christ Who gave His life as a ransom for many.

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=grx3bC2VnUQheOht

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11 Jan, 16:55

https://youtu.be/w_7ia6EJSaE?si=9pEGwnrPT9J10NKM

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11 Jan, 16:25

https://youtu.be/ZC1TEAC9VNc?si=SFw5lpRtzQQf9iiV

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11 Jan, 14:28

::: Morning Scriptures :::
Sat., Jan. 11 2025
"Prepare Your Heart"
11 of 36

... 18 O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep this forever in the intent of the thoughts of the heart of Your people, and fix their heart toward You. 19 And give my son Solomon a loyal heart to keep Your commandments and Your testimonies and Your statutes, to do all these things, and to build the temple for which I have made provision.” Chronicles 29:18,19 (NKJV)

...[(29:19 David prayed that God would give Solomon a loyal heart to be obedient. In Solomon's case, David's particular concern was that his son would keep his pledge to build the temple.)(Thomas Nelson NKJV SB 1997)]

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11 Jan, 14:03

God bless you family and friends! The Lord loves you with an everlasting love!! Thank you Jesus ❤️🕊🙏🏻

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11 Jan, 13:30

The Mission of Christ
Because of the Father’s great love, He sent Jesus to make a way for us to have eternal life.

John 10:1-18
Christ’s mission on earth was to do His Father’s will. Throughout His life, Jesus continually surrendered Himself to God. The King of kings came not to be served but to serve—even unto death (Matthew 20:28). His ultimate purpose was to become the sacrifice we needed: By means of His death on the cross, Jesus atoned for our sins so we could be reconciled to the Father.
To accomplish His mission, our Savior suffered greatly. But even in His darkest hour, He did not turn from His calling (Matthew 26:39). Ever the faithful Son, He gave us the only way to the Father and eternal life: Himself (John 14:6).
Jesus said that whoever has seen Him has seen the Father (John 14:9)—and that the two are in fact one (John 10:30). Today, He sits at the Father’s right hand, making intercession for us (Romans 8:34). One day He’ll return to judge sinners and reward the saints. To experience that, we must be prepared, and the only way to be prepared is to receive Jesus as our personal Savior and Lord.
Because the Father’s love for us is limitless, Jesus made it possible for every person to have eternal life. When you place faith in Christ as your Savior, you are united with the Father—now and throughout eternity.

~In Touch Ministries

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11 Jan, 13:29

https://youtu.be/TxjiZgZeV5g?si=3XyudZ0SpjcSTixx

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11 Jan, 10:41

Peter had the distinct privilege of being one of the few people who witnessed a glimpse of Christ's heavenly majesty and eternal glory which He laid aside so that by faith in His sacrificial death and glorious Resurrection, we might receive salvation. And so, it is not surprising that the burning desire of Peter's heart was to communicate the matchless majesty of the Person of Christ to the Christians to whom he was writing ~ and to ALL who would come to faith in Him.

Carli • Saved by Grace

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11 Jan, 08:00

https://youtu.be/_hFaYNKOeCQ?si=DHJUr00uITkZqM4K

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10 Jan, 23:07

Rewarding the Faithful
By Chuck Missler
Luke chapter 19 verse 19

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09 Jan, 20:41

https://youtu.be/Cp3fHX4rb2o?si=NjvQHC3WX-5oR44_

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09 Jan, 18:51

Behold O Lord, You Know It All

We are fearfully and wonderfully made, and every stanza of this beautiful Psalm drips with God's greatness and tenderness and gives us a glimpse into the unfathomable knowledge of our eternal Creator. Our God is unknowable, and yet He has granted us a peep into His magnificence, beauty and infinite wisdom. He knows us intimately and is able to search out the hidden thoughts of our mind and secret intentions of our heart.

Our God is not a casual onlooker. He is no distant deity. Our Lord Jesus is no unreachable divinity. He knows every move we make and examines every thought we think, for though man may look on the outward appearance, the Lord looks on the heart.

Even before there is a word on my lips, God knows what I am about to say. Even before the hidden thoughts of the mind or secret intentions of the heart are translated into communicative language, the Lord knows and understands it all.

How this should rejoice the heart of the child of God, for there is nothing that can be hidden from the Lord. He knows about every trivial happening as well as every significant event of our lives. He cares about every fear, every pain, every difficulty, every heart~ache, and every joy, and He is there as our ever~present help in time of trouble.

How important therefore to take every fear, every pain, every difficulty, every heart~ache, and every thought that forms in the secret recesses of our hearts captive, and give it to Him. How important to look to Jesus and to cast all our cares upon Him, for He knows our weakness, but loves us with an everlasting love.

And He came to live a perfect life and die a sacrificial death so that we might rise to life immortal, by faith in Him.

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=grx3bC2VnUQheOht

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09 Jan, 15:42

::: Morning Scriptures :::
Thu., Jan. 9 2025
"Prepare Your Heart"
9 of 36

... 16 The Lord is King forever and ever;
The nations have perished out of His land.
17 Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble;
You will prepare their heart;
You will cause Your ear to hear,
18 To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed,
That the man of the earth may oppress no more.
Psalm 10 :16-18 (NKJV)

...[(10:16-18 Since God is King, this Psalm concludes with the fervent prayer that the will of God may be done on earth as it is in heaven.)(Thomas Nelson NKJV SB 1997)]

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09 Jan, 15:01

https://youtu.be/tbVMnCGwQ9k?si=Qw1DBWIbo3L-HgHI

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09 Jan, 14:48

https://youtu.be/D0KgmYpLUO0?si=tKB9VqQtyGLuWNYM

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09 Jan, 13:47

Good morning family and friends! God bless you and remember to be a blessing for someone today! Maranatha 🕊

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09 Jan, 13:45

Training in Godliness
Believers need to teach and model how to have a personal relationship with God.

Deuteronomy 4:9-10
As Christians, we should help children mature into godly people. We want them to believe that the Father has a plan for their life and they’re accountable to Him (Romans 14:12).
It’s important to teach children from a young age about these truths. Biblical principles can shape their thinking, their choices, and their heart. We should carefully explain God’s will, teaching them that they must answer for their behavior—not just to Mom and Dad but to the Lord.
It’s also essential that we teach our children how to communicate with the heavenly Father. Let them observe you turning to the Lord and praying over them. Over time, they will develop the habit of talking with Him. This training will become very important as they grow into adults and become responsible for themselves. Instead of always telling them what to do, teach them how to seek God’s will about the situations and struggles they face. (See James 1:5.)
All of this teaching begins before children establish a personal relationship with Jesus Christ—and we continue the process by demonstrating righteousness throughout life. When we model good character and honorable behavior, our kids are more likely to grow up knowing their loving Father.

~In Touch Ministries

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09 Jan, 13:45

https://youtu.be/M3xbBEQ-NEU?si=0mNLv76Y86OjTk1P

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09 Jan, 04:05

Good night and God bless you family and friends! Maranatha 🕊

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09 Jan, 03:35

Faith & The Tenses of Salvation
By Chuck Missler
Luke chapter 17 session 17

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09 Jan, 03:05

Predestination vs. Free Will
By Chuck Missler
Luke chapter 17 session 17

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06 Jan, 14:40

Serving One Another
God designed you to serve a unique—and needed—role in His church.

1 Corinthians 12:12-13
Believers have two main responsibilities: to love God and to love people (Matthew 22:37-40). This is often done by serving. Where and how we serve varies based on our talents, skills, and calling, but we’re all expected to be involved with a local church.
When someone trusts in Jesus as Savior, that person is baptized by the Holy Spirit into the church—the body of believers living all over the world and united by faith. The biblical plan is that the new Christian will then choose, in accordance with God’s will, to join a local group of believers where he or she is loved and needed (1 Corinthians 12:18).
The church is more than a community. It’s a body with individual members created by God to function in communion with one another. Christians, like the world at large, are a diverse group of people, so we have to strive for unity. But our differences are something to be celebrated, with each person uniquely contributing to God’s purpose. A church truly operating as a unit—with all its varied gifts, talents, personalities, and intellects focused toward kingdom goals—is a thing of beauty in the Lord’s eyes.
The body of Christ functions most beautifully when all of its members resolve to serve God and each other to the best of their ability (1 Corinthians 12:25). How can you serve today?

~In Touch Ministries

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06 Jan, 14:34

https://youtu.be/WXxMv17nOp4?si=VuOlqcGR-9HSnCBx

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::: Morning Scriptures :::
Mon., Jan. 6, 2025
"Prepare Your Heart"
6 of 36

... 6 Therefore be careful to observe them; (Ten Commandments) for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes, and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’ Deuteronomy 4:6 (Thomas Nelson NKJV SB 1997)

...[( We have need therefore to watch against all those things which would put the covenant out of your minds, and to watch over our own hearts, least at any time we let it slip. Matthew Henry Vol. 1 pg. 743)]

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06 Jan, 03:31

Good night and God bless you family and friends! Maranatha 🕊

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06 Jan, 03:16

https://youtu.be/4g3ezLLJ9oE?si=0nVjGsFY2bC6ayu3

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06 Jan, 00:28

PRAYER REQUESTS

Family can we please remember to keep Brother Dan and his wife Karen in our prayers. She ended up in the hospital yesterday. And sister Patti with MS and cancer she ended up in the hospital last night and is going in for surgery tomorrow morning, and another sister in Christ. Her name is Annette and she has MS and very little help and is bedridden. And for our sister, Nadyezhda post surgery after being diagnosed with cancer is having a difficult time with healing. And for the many other people around the world that need our prayers to come to know the Lord, 😢🕊🙏🏻❤️ thank you and God bless you all 🙏🏻

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05 Jan, 20:05

https://youtu.be/3I2hhOQZbRY?si=d6SMjm2DHNm0VH4X

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05 Jan, 19:48

https://youtu.be/XKmvNMEillY?si=0ISjbVFY-w8oCnWV

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05 Jan, 19:38

The love about which Paul speaks is an ever~growing intimacy with Jesus, that expands and develops through time and into the eternal ages to come.

Let us examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith and secure in the truth of the Word of God, and let us study to show ourselves approved unto Him... and to love the Lord with all our heart and soul and mind and strength.

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=grx3bC2VnUQheOht

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05 Jan, 19:38

Let Him Be Anathema

Paul concluded his epistle to the Corinthians by exhorting them to engage in appropriate Christian conduct. He called on them to be alert, to stand firm in the faith, to act like men, and be strong. He encouraged each of them to be on their guard, to stand fast in the faith, and to let everything be done in love.

Paul had exposed many problems in the conduct of these Corinthian believers, earlier in his letter. He addressed many doctrinal issues that were inhibiting their spiritual development and gave some stern warnings to these carnally~minded Christians. Paul appealed for them to abandon their worldly ways, cease from any internal disputes, reject the aberrant doctrines of false teachers, and live in a bond of peace and brotherly love.

In his closing comments, Paul speaks a word of encouragement, while exhorting them toward sound doctrine, maturing in the faith and developing Christ~like love, and made a solemn pronouncement, "If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be anathema. If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus, let him be accursed," were Paul's stern words to these believers, while he concluded his epistle with the wonderful entreaty, "Maranatha ~ Come Lord Jesus!!"

False teachers had been responsible for many worldly attitudes, and certain unorthodox doctrines had infiltrated the church at Corinth. Quite possibly, some of the recipients of Paul's corrective letter were still promoting a false creed while others remained subject to their influence. So dangerous, abhorrent, odious, and repugnant were these false dogmas to Paul, that he pronounced an anathema on those that led others astray.

'Anathema', is a Greek word that translates into 'accursed', 'condemned', 'damned', and 'bound under a great curse.' The terrible consequences of false teaching and demonic doctrines, percolating into the body of Christ, cannot be over~emphasised, which is why Paul made this shocking invocation on all who do not love the Lord with all their heart and soul and mind and strength. Love of God can never translate into deceiving His children with false teachings, aberrant creeds, and demonic doctrines, and so Paul proclaimed a curse on all who peddle such ideas.

It was JC Ryle who said: 'Paul allows no way of escape to the man who does not love Christ. He leaves no loophole or excuse. A man may lack a clear head~knowledge and yet be saved. He may fail in courage, and be overcome by the fear of man, like Peter. He may fall tremendously, like David, and yet rise again. But if a person does not love Christ, he is not in the way of life. The curse is yet upon him. He is on the broad road that leadeth to destruction.'

Ryle continued: 'The judgement on false teachers and those that do not love the Lord is tremendously severe, which is why Paul used the word 'anathema', to label such a person. But each member of the body of Christ has the responsibility to know the truth, contained in the word of God, so that they will not be tossed about by every wind of doctrine nor seek after teachers that spew out an egocentric Christianity, rather than the Christ~focused truth.'

There are many who make a commitment or claim the label of 'Christian' without a deep love for the Lord, but Paul makes it very clear that a genuine love of Jesus should shine from a heart of love and should be mirrored in the words we say and the things we do. Our love for the Lord Jesus should reflect the deep love that Christ had for His heavenly Father.

In His farewell discourse to His disciples, Jesus reiterates the importance of Christian love. "A new commandment I give unto you that you love one another with the depth of divine love that I have for you." And in response to a question from one of His disciples, He explained that the one that loved HIM with divine love, is the one that will keep His Word.

The one who truly loves the Lord will delight to do His will and strive to maintain unbroken fellowship with Him through prayer and praise, Bible reading, and holy living. Love is not a steady~state that can be attained, once for all.

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05 Jan, 19:23

Joseph's Economic Policies During the Famine

Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, is a central figure in the Book of Genesis, particularly noted for his role in managing Egypt's resources during a severe famine. His economic policies, as described in Genesis 41-47, demonstrate his wisdom, administrative skill, and faithfulness to God's guidance.

Background and Rise to Power

Joseph's journey to power began with a series of personal trials, including being sold into slavery by his brothers and unjustly imprisoned in Egypt. However, his ability to interpret dreams brought him to the attention of Pharaoh. When Pharaoh was troubled by dreams that none could interpret, Joseph, through divine insight, revealed that the dreams foretold seven years of abundance followed by seven years of severe famine (Genesis 41:25-30).

Impressed by Joseph's discernment and wisdom, Pharaoh appointed him as the second-in-command over Egypt, saying, "Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you" (Genesis 41:39). Joseph was tasked with preparing the nation for the impending crisis.

Implementation of Economic Policies

Joseph's strategy was both comprehensive and proactive. During the seven years of plenty, he implemented a policy of storing surplus grain. He traveled throughout Egypt, collecting a fifth of the produce from the land and storing it in cities (Genesis 41:34-36). This systematic approach ensured that Egypt had ample reserves when the years of famine arrived.

As the famine spread, affecting not only Egypt but also surrounding regions, Joseph's policies proved crucial. When the people cried out for food, Pharaoh directed them to Joseph, who opened the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians (Genesis 41:55-56). This not only sustained the population but also reinforced Egypt's economic stability and political power.

Acquisition of Land and Resources

As the famine persisted, Joseph's policies evolved to address the growing desperation. Initially, the Egyptians used their money to buy grain, but as their funds depleted, they exchanged livestock for food (Genesis 47:15-17). Eventually, when all monetary resources and livestock were exhausted, the people offered their land and themselves in servitude to Pharaoh in exchange for sustenance (Genesis 47:18-21).

Joseph's acquisition of land for Pharaoh effectively centralized the ownership of property under the crown, except for the land of the priests, which was exempt due to a special provision (Genesis 47:22). This policy not only secured the survival of the Egyptian people but also significantly increased Pharaoh's wealth and control over the nation.

Introduction of a Tax System

In the aftermath of the famine, Joseph established a tax system that required the people to give a fifth of their produce to Pharaoh, while retaining four-fifths for themselves (Genesis 47:24). This policy ensured a steady revenue stream for the government and provided a sustainable economic model for the future.

Impact and Legacy

Joseph's economic policies during the famine were marked by foresight, efficiency, and a deep reliance on divine guidance. His actions not only preserved the lives of countless individuals but also solidified Egypt's position as a dominant power in the region. Through his leadership, Joseph exemplified the virtues of wisdom, integrity, and faithfulness, leaving a lasting legacy that would be remembered throughout biblical history.

Biblehub.com

Clip: Patterns of Evidence
Sermon: RHC 1/5/25

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05 Jan, 19:08

https://youtu.be/EBxkhNDqT_w?si=62T_0kzb57Eobiss

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05 Jan, 16:47

https://youtu.be/10Z-i7vnN8s?si=bfcs8aHle_u71L4O

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05 Jan, 14:38

::: Morning Scriptures :::
Sun., Jan. 5, 2025
"Prepare Your Heart"
5 of 36

... 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Psalm 51 :10-12 (Thomas Nelsson NKJV SB 1997)

...[(David now saw, more than ever, what an unclean heart he had, and sadly laments it, but sees it is not in his own power to amend it, and therefore begs of God {whose prerogative is to create} that he would create in him a clean heart. Matthew Henry Vol. 3 pg.433)]

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05 Jan, 14:20

https://youtu.be/hXcowgvP_n8?si=zIrb9V48rxZufrkQ

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05 Jan, 14:19

God Bless you family and friends! Thank you Father for the assurance of this living hope in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior! Amen 🕊

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05 Jan, 06:04

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.”
Matthew 5:10-11 KJV

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05 Jan, 04:01

Immune-boosting, antioxidant honey cough syrup.

Ingredients
1 large red onion
1 large garlic bulb
24 oz honey
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sticks cinnamon

Instructions
Mix in a glass jar and let infuse for 24 hours on the counter.
Strain and refrigerate.
Use as needed or daily for prevention.

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05 Jan, 03:44

Good night and God bless you family and friends! Maranatha 🕊

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05 Jan, 03:32

INTERCESSION FOR OTHERS

OF THE PART OF PRAYER, WHICH IS INTERCESSION, OR ADDRESS AND SUPPLICATION TO GOD FOR OTHERS
Our Lord Jesus hath taught us to pray, not only with, but for others: And the apostle hath appointed us to make supplication for all saints; and many of his prayers in his epistles are for his friends: And we must not think that when we are in this part of prayer, we may let fall our fervency, and be more indifferent, because we ourselves are not immediately concerned in it, but rather let a holy fire of love both to God and man here, make our devotions yet more warm and lively. Ephesians 6:18

~Matthew Henry

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04 Jan, 23:19

Hebrews 7:24-25
King James Version

24 But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

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04 Jan, 23:10

https://youtu.be/vsOaRkpjoiM?si=IH8BOJbxweu7HYmd

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04 Jan, 20:11

https://youtu.be/YSGFVMd9LlQ?si=whUhKAAkilqDHfqu

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04 Jan, 20:11

Wonderful song ❤️🕊

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04 Jan, 19:52

Let us ponder this magnificent truth and seek to grasp the enormity of what it means, for the one who is saved by grace through faith in Him. May the truth of this simple yet profound statement permeate to the very core of our being so that our troubled heart will be stilled and our joy will be full, and may we be willing to share the good news that Jesus Christ is the Way and the Truth and the Life, with whomsoever the Lord may place in our path.

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=grx3bC2VnUQheOht

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04 Jan, 19:52

The Way, The Truth & The Life

"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.'" WOW! What a statement! However, there is more truth packed into these few short words than is found in the combined libraries of humanity ~ and that is no emotional fantasy but a stark statement of factual reality. If, in love, we could but grasp, believe, and act on the deep significance of Christ's simple, yet profound statement, our troubled hearts would be stilled, and our joy would be full.

Jesus did not simply say He would show us the way, but that He IS The Way. He is the one and only way for fallen man to get to the Father. And the way Jesus had to travel to that pivotal point in the history of the world, was the way of the cross of Calvary, where His shed blood and through His selfless sacrifice, shattered the immovable barrier between sinful man and a holy God. Yes! Jesus IS the one and only Way ~ and it is non~negotiable!

Jesus did not say He would tell us some truths, but that He IS incarnate Truth. He is the personification of truth. Everything that is not of Christ is a lie, a deception, a distortion of truth, a half~truth, or a partial truth. Without JESUS we do not know where to go. Without Jesus, we do not know what is the truth, and without Jesus, there is no way to live life or to face death.

Jesus is the eternal God. He is a life~giving Spirit. He is the Man Who willingly shed His own innocent blood as the full and final payment for the sin of the world ~ for without the shedding of blood there is NO redemption! He is the only MAN qualified to rise from the dead. The wages of SIN is death, but He was the SINLESS Man. Only Jesus was equipped to answer Thomas' question, and tell His disciples, "I AM the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."

Jesus Christ is THE Way that leads to the Father. He is the Word Who spoke all things into existence, for God created the visible and invisible worlds with His spoken language. He sent the Word, made flesh, into the world, to redeem a fallen race of people, Whom He had made in His own image and likeness ~ a race that had fallen into rebellion and sin. Jesus not only points the way to our heavenly Father and our eternal home, but He is the Way, for salvation is not a state but a Person, and no one comes to the Father except by faith in the Son.

Jesus Christ is THE Truth Who opens up our understanding of God and gives us knowledge of God ~ a truth that confounds the wisdom of man and a truth that silences all the presuppositions of prideful humanity. Jesus not only teaches the truth, but He is incarnate Truth. He is the personification of Truth ~ for truth can only be found in Christ, Who is the embodiment of all Truth.

Jesus Christ is THE Life, Who breathes His own resurrected life into a fallen man, by faith. Every man is born spiritually dead in trespasses and sins and is incapable of saving himself or of communicating with a holy God. But Christ is the Source of all spiritual life and in Him is eternal life for all who trust in His redemptive work. It is through faith in Him that we are made a new creation in Christ. It is by faith in Him that we are in~dwelt by the Spirit of God Who enlivens us ~ body, soul, and spirit... in time and throughout eternity.

Jesus is the way which every one of us must follow. Jesus is the truth in Whom we must believe. Jesus is the life in Whom we have our hope. And Jesus said ~ NO ONE comes to the Father but through Me. There is no other way to God; no other truth about God; and no other life apart from God. Christ's claim is exclusive. The one and only way, truth, and life is JESUS. No other religion, no other faith, no other path, no other philosophy, and no other gospel leads the sinner to God the Father, tells the truth about Him, and gives us His eternal life ~ other than JESUS. And this is a non~negotiable fact.

Jesus Christ is THE Way.
Jesus Christ is THE Truth.
Jesus Christ is THE Life.

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04 Jan, 17:43

https://youtu.be/5vyaaacJ1xM?si=UM0XQS5VcRUZfNVG

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04 Jan, 13:57

God bless you family and friends! Father, lead us to share this hope with others that they come to know and believe in you. In Jesus name, Amen ~Maranatha 🕊

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04 Jan, 13:53

Our Source of Hope
Through faith in Jesus, we can live forever in the presence of God.

Titus 2:11-14
People have different opinions about who goes to heaven. Some believe good behavior will bring automatic admittance. Others, while acknowledging they have bad habits and tendencies, hope traits like generosity or helpfulness will gain them entry.
However, Scripture tells us character and deeds do not determine our eternal state (Ephesians 2:8-9). Rather, it’s our sinful nature that forms a barrier between us and a holy God. As Romans 5:12 teaches, Adam and Eve’s sin caused all mankind to begin physical life dead in our sins. No amount of good works or moral behavior can change our unholy nature. Nor do bad choices make our nature worse.
Without direct help from God, we would be a people without hope—we’d find the entrance to heaven closed and would face everlasting separation from the Lord. But our loving Father sent His Son as our willing substitute: Jesus took our sins on Himself and received the punishment we deserved. What we were helpless to do, He accomplished for us. Through faith in the Savior, we have assurance that we will live in the presence of God forever.
Knowing we’re heaven bound gives hope and meaning to our life. Let’s tell others about Jesus, the source of our hope.

~In Touch Ministries

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04 Jan, 13:53

https://youtu.be/52VOG86WO54?si=u2n2UhOIftMBgHId

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04 Jan, 13:21

Amen..Praise be to our Lord🙏🕊🕊🕊

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04 Jan, 13:19

It is through believing on the gospel of Christ (which is the death, burial, and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ alone), that we are saved. In Him alone is there salvation to everyone who believes, the Jew first and also to the Greek. Throughout the book of Acts, we see this principle: "To the Jew first and also to the Greek," being fulfilled in
Paul's ministry. But today, the gospel is to be preached to Jew and Gentile alike, for all have sinned, all fall short of the glory of God, and all need the gospel of Christ: "Which is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes on the Lord Jesus Christ."

Carli • Saved by Grace

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01 Jan, 03:14

Good night and God bless you. Jesus loves you! Maranatha 🕊

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01 Jan, 02:52

https://youtu.be/9mLC2XAXKac?si=Zusbmd0bYNgku2sm

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01 Jan, 02:33

Imputed Righteousness
King James Version

2 Corinthians 5:21 - For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Philippians 3:9 - And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Isaiah 53:11 - He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.

Galatians 2:16 - Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

1 Peter 2:24 - Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

Romans 3:22 - Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

Romans 1:17 - For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

1 Corinthians 1:30 - But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

Romans 4:3 - For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

Jeremiah 23:6 - In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Romans 4:5 - But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

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01 Jan, 02:33

ADORATION OF GOD

WE MUST PROFESS OUR ENTIRE RELIANCE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ALONE FOR ACCEPTANCE WITH GOD, AND COME IN HIS NAME
WE do not present our supplication before thee for our own righteousness; for we are before thee in our trespasses, and cannot stand before thee because of them:
But we make mention of Christ’s righteousness, even of his only, who is THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Daniel 9:18. Ezra 9:15. Psalm 71:16. Jeremiah 23:6.
We know that even spiritual sacrifices are acceptable to God only through Christ Jesus, nor can we hope to receive any thing but what we ask of thee in his name, and therefore make us accepted in the beloved; that other angel, who puts much incense to the prayers of saints, and offers them up upon the golden altar before the throne. 1 Peter 2:5. John 16:23. Ephesians 1:6. Revelation 8:3.
We come in the name of the great high priest, who is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, who was touched with the feeling of our infirmities, and is therefore able to save to the uttermost all those that come to God by him, because he ever lives making intercession. Hebrews 4:14, 15. Hebrews 7:25.
Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed, in whom thou hast by a voice from heaven declared thyself to be well pleased; Lord, be well pleased with us in him. Psalm 84:9. Matthew 3:17.

~Matthew Henry

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31 Dec, 23:44

“To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;”
Daniel 9:9 KJV

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31 Dec, 22:06

https://youtu.be/DTWjWBvNl9E?si=z2e3cvp3tRkgwv3v

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31 Dec, 18:39

The Called Of Jesus Christ

Paul was 'called' of God to be the apostle to the Gentiles. He was to proclaim the unsearchable riches of Christ which is freely given to all who trust in the Lord Jesus as Saviour (by grace, through faith in God's only begotten Son).

And in writing to the Christians in Rome, Paul was also addressing you and me, together with multitudes of believers down through the centuries who, for 2000 years, have trusted in His saving blood. Like Paul and the believers in Rome, we too are the 'called' of Jesus Christ. And as the called of God, we have God's absolute assurance of an eternal inheritance, fixed for us in heaven, for we read: "Those whom He called He justified; and those He justified, He also glorified."

God knew before we were born, if we would be someone who one day would receive His gift of salvation. And packaged in our great salvation, is not only justification (when we first believed) but sanctification (as we grow in grace throughout our Christian life) and also glorification (when Jesus returns to take us to be with Himself in heaven).

Yesterday we were justified and tomorrow we will be glorified, but today we are both:
1. Positionally sanctified (permanently positioned in Christ and clothed in His righteousness).
2. In the process of being practically sanctified (incrementally becoming more and more like Christ).

Today, we are called of Jesus Christ to sanctification; to grow spiritually in the grace of God and to become mature believers who are rooted and grounded in Christ. This cannot be done in our own might or power, but only as we willingly submit to the guiding hand of the indwelling Spirit of God.

May we be willing in all things, to say: "Thy will not mine be done." May we actively depend on Him to produce in us the fruit in righteousness in our daily lives. And may we be actively dependent and yet passively productive for His greater glory, as we submit to His leading in all we say and do.

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=grx3bC2VnUQheOht

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31 Dec, 17:23

https://youtu.be/-zFl8QByb8g?si=HRyuK7f-XGk9xYTN

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31 Dec, 14:25

Good morning and God bless you family and friends! Maranatha 🕊❤️🙏🏻

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31 Dec, 14:17

A Small Matter of Obedience
God sees and rewards us every time we choose to obey Him—even when the decision seems insignificant.

Luke 5:1-11
Yesterday we learned that obeying God in small matters is essential to receiving His rewards. What He asks us to do is never insignificant—though we may not always recognize the importance of saying yes. Peter couldn’t have imagined the impact a simple boat trip would have in his life. But his obedience opened the door for God to bless him with a revolutionary ministry.
When we do what the Lord asks, He is pleased. But when we disobey, it costs us. God loves His children unconditionally and has a perfect plan for each one. Obeying Him ultimately will never prove disappointing, because when we do, our hearts open wide to let His power pour in.
As believers, we should ask what God wants us to do in daily situations (Matthew 6:11-12). We must learn to listen and be sensitive to His voice throughout the day. By keeping our mind attuned to Him, we’ll begin to understand the significance of some decisions we might otherwise barely notice. This awareness leads to a lifestyle of walking with the Lord and receiving His best for us.
Hindsight can help us recognize God’s blessings. Looking at the past year, can you see His wisdom in leading you to make right decisions? Make 2025 a year of obedience. Choose to trust Him, and receive the blessings He wants to give you.

~In Touch Ministries

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31 Dec, 14:16

https://youtu.be/ushjCO_NaeQ?si=-_UPBZ96T5M8Hcu_

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31 Dec, 13:55

"Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.

The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?"
- Psalm 118:4-6 KJB

🙏

✝️🕊
Daily Armour of God🛡

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31 Dec, 13:18

::: Morning Scriptures :::
Tue., Dec. 31, 2024
"The Promise"
... 14 of 14 ...

... 33 And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against 35 (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Luke 2:33-35(NKJV)

... [(2:35 thoughts ... revealed: Jesus is a litmus test for where people stand before God. He is a Judge who will expose the thoughts of all people.)

(Thomas Nelson NKJV SB 1997)]

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31 Dec, 11:41

Such knowledge is beyond our simple understanding, but what a comfort this should be to all those that trust in His name, for there is nothing that can separate us from His continuous attendance ~ nothing can happen which is unknown to Him. Every happening in our lives is known before and permitted by Him. Praise His holy name.
As we ponder the gentle kindness, faithful protection, and loving nurture we receive, moment by moment, should we not glory that we are known so intimately by the God of our salvation, the Saviour of our soul, and that He is with us every step of the way?

Carli • Saved by Grace

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28 Dec, 04:59

True Righteousness
By Chuck Missler
Luke chapter 6 session 6

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28 Dec, 03:51

Good night and God bless you family! Maranatha 🕊

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28 Dec, 03:48

ADORATION OF GOD

WE MUST LIKEWISE PROFESS OUR BELIEVING HOPE AND CONFIDENCE IN GOD, AND HIS ALL-SUFFICIENCY, IN HIS POWER, PROVIDENCE, AND PROMISE
IN thee, O God, do we put our trust, let us never be ashamed; yea let none that wait on thee be ashamed. Psalm 31:1. Psalm 25:3.
Truly our souls wait upon God; from him cometh our salvation; he only is our rock and our salvation: In him is our glory, our strength, and our refuge, and from him is our expectation. Psalm 62:1, 2, 7, 5.
When refuge fails us, and none cares for our souls, we cry unto thee, O Lord; Thou art our refuge and our portion in the land of the living. Psalm 142:4, 5.
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. We will trust in thy mercy, O God, for ever and ever, and will wait on thy name, for it is good before thy saints. Psalm 20:7. Psalm 52:8, 9.
We have hoped in thy word; O remember thy word unto thy servants, upon which thou hast caused us to hope. Psalm 119:74, 49.

~Matthew Henry

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28 Dec, 02:12

Matthew 7:6
1599 Geneva Bible

6 ¶ [a]Give ye not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your [b]pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and turning again, all to rent you.

Footnotes
a Matthew 7:6 The stiffnecked and stubborn enemies of the Gospel are unworthy to have it preached unto them.
b Matthew 7:6 A pearl hath his name among the Grecians, for the orient brightness that is in it: and a pearl was in ancient time in great estimation among the Latins: for a pearl that Cleopatra had, was valued at two hundred and fifty thousand crowns, and the word is now borrowed from that, to signify the most precious heavenly doctrine.

(Things the Holy Scriptures also say…)

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28 Dec, 00:49

https://www.youtube.com/live/z7g2PjbxoYI?si=6wt9sPZx_EonQTZR

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28 Dec, 00:16

"Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword."
Matthew 10:34 KJV

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27 Dec, 22:07

https://youtu.be/rxMTl_bw8yk?si=rML9UCGiKy6we4Ky

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27 Dec, 21:11

https://youtu.be/WCpzqGnEHM4?si=JziizGoundU5XAfS

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27 Dec, 18:37

But the day is coming when He will return in power and great glory, to set up His 1000~year, earthly kingdom ~ which was rejected by Israel at His First Coming, but which will be implemented through them at His Second Coming, when all Israel will cry out to Him, "Blessed is He Who comes in the name of the Lord."

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=grx3bC2VnUQheOht

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27 Dec, 18:37

Eye~Witnesses Of His Majesty

Peter was one of the three disciples in Christ's 'inner circle'. He was a man that boasted of his loyalty and love for the Lord in the early days of faith. He walked with Jesus along the way and witnessed Christ's powerful prayer in the garden of Gethsemane. He was both astonished and bewildered when Jesus, the incarnate Word of God, girded Himself with a towel and began to wash His disciple's dirty feet ~ but Peter was also an eyewitness to Christ's heavenly majesty on the Mount of Transfiguration.

Peter was very visible at his Master's arrest, yet deserted and denied Him moments later. He was deeply grieved at Christ's unfair trial and His brutal beatings ~ and shocked to witness Christ's sacrificial offering of Himself upon the Cross. Yes, Peter was a witness of the empty tomb, who was filled with wonderment by the nail~pierced hands of his risen Saviour ~ and Peter glimpsed Christ's eternal majesty and great glory on that wonderful Mount of Transfiguration.

It was this same apostle who felt the tender touch of Christ's gracious hand of forgiveness upon him, when He said to His distraught disciple, "Feed my lambs," on that memorable day before His Ascension into the heaven of heavens, where He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

With the passage of time, Peter came to recognise that Jesus is the omnipotent God Who is One with the Father, Who supplies strength for the daily needs of His blood~bought children. Peter also came to understand that growing in grace and maturing in the faith is only achieved as we decrease in our own importance so that the might, majesty, dominion, and strength of Christ may be seen in us and exalted on high.

In this second epistle, this seasoned saint introduced himself as a bond~servant and apostle of Christ... and delivered a call for Christians to apply all diligence in developing a godly character and a mature faith in a world at conflict with God and all that is holy.

Peter's confession: "You are the Christ.. the incarnate Word and Son of the living God," rested on his own personal experience and eyewitness account and not on any humanly contrived philosophies or the cleverly contrived tales of fallen man. Peter witnessed, with his own eyes, the glory and majesty of the Son of God: "For we did not follow cleverly devised tales, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ," he wrote, "but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty."

Peter taught the good news of the gospel of grace and the glorious message of salvation by grace though faith in Christ, and made clear to us the power of the Cross and the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ Whose sacrifice of Himself at Calvary and glorious Resurrection is the single thing that is worth living for ~ and the one thing worth dying for.

It is early in this letter that he brings to his reader's memory, the value, majesty, meaning, and importance of God's holy Word by reminding his fellow believers that HE ~ PETER, actually witnessed, with his own eyes, the glorious majesty of Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God.

Peter knew that his time on earth was soon to end and wanted to instil in the minds of those that followed, the truth, the power, the importance, and the veracity of the Word of God. It was his life's mission to go into all the world and tell everyone that this same Jesus will return one day in power and great glory, to set up His everlasting kingdom ~ and so he writes: "For we did not follow cleverly devised tales, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty."

Jesus is the Prince of Peace Who is today sitting on the right hand of the Father, awaiting the day when He will return to take up His place as King of kings and Lord of lords (at the end of the Great Tribulation period).

Today, He is the one and only Mediator between God and man, and He intercedes as God's High Priest on behalf of His Church, day and night.

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27 Dec, 15:36

::: Morning Scriptures :::
Fri., Dec. 27, 2024
"The Promise"
10 of 14

... 17 Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.
Luke 2:17-20 (Thomas Nelson NKJV SB 1997)]

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27 Dec, 15:20

Good morning beautiful family! God bless you and remember to be a blessing for someone today! Maranatha 🕊

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06 Dec, 16:31

Why Four Gospels?
By Chuck Missler
Mark Session 1
Intro & Chapter 1

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06 Dec, 16:16

https://youtu.be/YC34Vq2F8RY?si=3AWeKtjfpWcEixrm

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06 Dec, 16:15

MARK

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06 Dec, 16:11

https://youtu.be/FGYBEVOpyZU?si=I5Gt6bwtTNNKuhrS

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06 Dec, 14:04

::: Morning Scriptures :::
Fri., Dec. 6, 2024
"Thank You Jesus"
33 of 44

... 17 The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing."
Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV)

..." When we were growing in our faith, back in the day, we read of the lives of people who had their lives changed by Jesus and were grateful. I still remember so many blessings and I have forgotten much of the pain, allowing me to sing with utter joy; singing; Your Love is Running After Me; or, All My Life You Have Been So Faithful. I'm so thankful for how we are knit together. How the Holy Spirit can transform us; faith becoming sight. I sit with constant joy because of His great power; I love to tell His story." Mary Ann Newton

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06 Dec, 13:37

“The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.”
2 Samuel 22:3 KJV

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06 Dec, 13:10

"Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else. "
- Deuteronomy 4:39 KJB

🙏

✝️🕊
Daily Armour of God🛡

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06 Dec, 13:05

Good morning beautiful family. God bless you and give you peace.
Maranatha🕊

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06 Dec, 13:04

Peace Beyond Comprehension
When feeling anxious, share your concerns with God to receive His peace in your mind and heart.

Philippians 4:6-7
As mentioned on this month’s Getting Started page, the apostle Paul wrote his epistle to the Philippians from a prison cell. Though his situation was dire, true inner tranquility was available. Paul knew that giving his concerns over to God would result in the peace “which surpasses all comprehension” (v. 7).
From a human perspective, having a quiet spirit in a storm of trouble doesn’t make any sense. We’re “supposed” to become anxious—it’s only natural. But our God is supernatural, and He is living inside us in the form of the Holy Spirit, so we can remain peaceful.
No matter what trying circumstances may challenge our faith, peace grounded in Jesus Christ cannot be broken. With the Father’s omnipotent hand protecting and providing for us, what reason do we have to be afraid or fretful? We must keep our eyes and our faith focused upon the Lord. As Isaiah writes, “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3).
We live in a world of conflict and often find ourselves suffering heartache. It’s easy to become fixated on a situation and how it has disrupted our life. But peace comes from choosing to trust that God will bring about a resolution in His time and in His way.

~In Touch Ministries

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06 Dec, 13:03

https://youtu.be/mIeGr-sFKPE?si=3wAp6jlgzsoO58fo

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06 Dec, 13:03

Peter reminds us that we are living stones, being built up into a spiritual house and a holy priesthood in order to offer up spiritual sacrifices to the Lord God almighty... and Paul wrote instructions to Timothy so that we will know how Christians ought to conduct themselves in the household of God ~ which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and the support of truth.
How blessed we are to be members of the Body of Christ ~ living stones that are being built up into a spiritual house ~ whose Builder and Maker is God.

Carli • Saved by Grace

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06 Dec, 06:42

https://youtu.be/_IkSnYQYQ6Y?si=zIpzQYTKMhWOkQpJ

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06 Dec, 05:38

Thank You Lord for loving us.

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06 Dec, 04:00

Good night and God bless you beautiful family! Maranatha 🕊

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01 Dec, 03:41

"O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;"
Psalm 63:1 KJV

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01 Dec, 02:52

https://youtu.be/a0PAYkVZT8M?si=lgVUWsfVPsiXRilY

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01 Dec, 00:09

Good night and God bless you beautiful family. Maranatha 🕊

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01 Dec, 00:08

https://youtu.be/dCaXu-Z18qc?si=qRlah01FiapyMcPr

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01 Dec, 00:07

https://youtu.be/wzlKxDvuvqQ?si=fUouBfMwTXUH_WBq

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01 Dec, 00:04

https://youtu.be/SHd2zQQsHUw?si=e6zkF6Qv3lbw--Fo

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01 Dec, 00:03

https://youtu.be/NlGv3P5in9Y?si=i9m8vZpzacpsq1af

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30 Nov, 23:58

Dear Jesus,

You are the Prince of Peace.

You came to give us Your peace.

It’s nothing like the world gives.

It is peace born in the freedom we have in You, a gift to all God’s children—to guard our hearts and minds.

I can’t escape the troubles of this world.

I may face financial difficulties, relationship breakdowns, a health crisis—so many scary challenges.

But you tell me to “take heart,” to be encouraged, because You have overcome the world.

You have overcome all the things that would discourage and defeat us.

I am grateful for Your peace that is beyond all my circumstances.

Thank You My Lord....

Amen.

Have a Blessed and Restful Night ! 😊

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30 Nov, 21:15

Madawaska Lake, Stockholm Maine

Today I offered to pick up a visit. So many times I hear it must be hard being a hospice nurse, but that’s not always true. The family and the client believe in Jesus. We were able to spend time talking about the Lord and even saying a prayer with the client. I can’t begin to explain the love and peace I experienced with this beautiful family.
It was a blessing to see the sun breaking through the clouds over the Lake during the visit as well.
So many things to be thankful for.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
King James Version

18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

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30 Nov, 21:05

https://youtu.be/r3PjSoucB9I?si=tNaxNzpOOo4iQAcV

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30 Nov, 20:30

https://youtu.be/CevBpwR027M?si=zy7vTZuLmkXYWDvQ

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30 Nov, 19:57

The people who were sitting in darkness saw a great light, and those who were sitting in the land and in the shadow of death, upon them a light dawned."

Jesus came to the lost sheep of the House of Israel as their Messiah and King. But He also came as the sin~substitute for the whole world, for you and for me. He came as the Light of the world, the life~giving Light of men, the bright Light that shines in the darkness. Jesus came as the true Light Who came into the world to enlighten every man: "So that all who believes in Me will not remain in darkness."

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=grx3bC2VnUQheOht

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30 Nov, 19:57

A Great Light

Isaiah was called to prophesy of the great Deliverer Who would save His people from their sins. The people of Israel were steeped in apostasy and walking in darkness and gloom, but Isaiah spoke of a coming Messiah, Who would not only bring light with Him, but would be the Light of lights. He would be the Light of the world to the people who walked in darkness. He would give light to every man coming into the world.

Isaiah's prophecies covered the reign of many kings, but the horizons of his glorious vision of Light stretched into the far distant future and foretold of the arrival of the Messiah in the land of Israel. The Light of which Isaiah spoke was to shine even more brightly. It was to shine beyond the blessed inhabitants of Galilee, who would be the first to witness Incarnate Light walking through their land.

The Light of which Isaiah prophesied was to be so brilliant that it was to embrace every man, woman, and child, born into this world. It was to be a Light that extended back to a time before the worlds were made, and it was to be a glittering Light that reached forward into the farthest extremities and widest dimensions of the eternal ages to come. It was to be a Light that would blaze its illuminating rays throughout this shrouded world, and the dark blackness that envelops the world would never overcome it.

The world in general, and Israel in particular, lived in a state of deep darkness. The mind of man was shackled in sin, enchained in the prison~bars of unbelief, and blinded by gross ignorance. The sad birth~right of all humanity was death's gaping mouth, followed by judgement: "It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment."

Throughout life, every~man gropes pathetically to become 'master of his own destiny'. Each soul seeks some hidden wisdom or spiritual illumination that would bring in its wake light and life, salvation and peace, fulfilment, love, and hope. But there is none to be found outside the Person of the Lord Jesus and His sacrificial work on the Cross, yet Satan spins his wicked web of deceit to entrap deluded 'seekers'.

God has set out His unique way of life and salvation, peace, fulfilment, love, and hope, in His Word of Truth. For God sent the Incarnate Light into the world to enlighten those who walk in the black gloom of death's dark shadow.

None other than God could have loved fallen humanity so deeply as to send His only begotten Son to become that true, life~giving LIGHT to all who will believe on His name. No other but God is good enough to pay that price of sin, by becoming the perfect sin~sacrifice. Christ alone could unlock the gates of heaven to those who believe on His name.

No surprise that His Name is called Wonderful Counsellor, for His deep love fills angels and men with awe~struck admiration, and His wise counsel generates stunned amazement. Who but the Mighty God of love and justice, could have imagined that the shame and humiliation of the Cross would result in the shattering forever of hell's deep darkness and it's terrifying eternal damnation.

It was the Everlasting Father Who sent the Eternal Son to be the true LIGHT. He came to dissipate the darkness of sin and remove condemnation and death for all who will TRUST in His name. Isaiah penned the life~changing words that have brought such comfort and hope to a world in darkness and distress: "The people that walk about in darkness see a great light. They who dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light shines."

It was Israel who were walking in darkness when the Light came into the world, specifically, the people living in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali who were were blinded to the truth. As we read in the Gospel of Matthew: "Jesus moved to Capernaum to fulfil that which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, by way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles.

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30 Nov, 13:11

Good morning beautiful family! God bless you and give you peace. Remember to be a blessing to someone today! Maranatha 🕊

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21 Nov, 22:06

111 Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
6 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

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21 Nov, 22:06

Psalm 111 KJV - Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the - Bible Gateway
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20111&version=KJV

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21 Nov, 22:05

16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.
19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?
20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:
27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

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21 Nov, 22:04

John 16 KJV - These things have I spoken unto you, - Bible Gateway
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2016&version=KJV

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21 Nov, 20:08

This ⬆️
Worship is what we give to God not about how some thing makes us feel !

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21 Nov, 20:06

Our praise should also include ascribing glory to God. This means giving credit where credit is due. We honor him as the God above all gods, the supreme ruler of the universe. We do this when we sing about him, testify to his work in our lives, thank him for all the ways he has benefited us, and live in humble obedience to his will. Remember this in your worship—give God all the glory.

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21 Nov, 18:40

As a result, David received a promise from God that he enjoyed for the rest of his life, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you."

When lessons have been learned and fellowship is restored and maintained, God always brings us into closer communion with Himself. We will not only hear His voice saying, "this is the way, walk in it," but He will guide us with His eye, teach us greater truths, extend our understanding of Himself and deepen our intimacy in a very precious and personal way.

When one lesson is learned, another is forthcoming. David was to yield to the Lord and not resist His chastening rod. He was to be prepared to walk God's better way rather than follow his own imperfect whims. He was to surrender His imperfect will so that the perfect will of God may be fulfilled in his life.

May we learn this important lesson, keep a short rein on sin, and be ready and willing to learn the lessons God has to teach us. May we allow His counsel to lead us in the decisions we make in life ~ for when we delight ourselves in the Lord HE gives us the desires of our heart.

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=grx3bC2VnUQheOht

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21 Nov, 18:39

He Will Instruct, Teach & Counsel Us

There are certain Psalms that resonate with the spirit of a saved man, and Psalm 32 is one such sacred song. It opens with David considering how blessed are those whose transgression are forgiven and whose sin is covered, "How blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity," he writes, "and in whose spirit there is no deceit!"

In these opening words, the psalmist is talking about all who are reckoned as righteous, because of their faith. Abraham is the classic example of a man of faith, for he believed God and his faith was credited to him as righteousness.

Saved man celebrates his justifying grace, because he has been transferred from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God's illuminating light and perfect peace. He rejoices that his human spirit has been enlivened by the Holy Spirit and instead of being enslaved to sin, at enmity with God, under eternal condemnation, and without hope in the world, he becomes part of God's new creation in Christ, and is promised joy in the eternal ages to come.

But David's celebration is not simply about the justified aspect of his salvation, for once redeemed... the man of faith must choose to walk by faith and to live by faith. David is celebrating this sanctifying grace. This sanctifying aspect of his salvation from God is ours, as we grow in grace and mature in the faith.

Everyone who is justified is called to spiritual maturity through a life~process of sanctification. Every believer who is justified will also be glorified. Everyone who is saved is POSITIONALLY sanctified, but they should also travel along a path of PROGRESSIVE sanctification. Sadly, not all believers reach and maintain spiritual maturity, because sin causes fellowship with the Father to be broken. Sin causes maturing saints to regress into spiritual infancy, for sin separates us from God. Only when sin is confessed by a believer, is fellowship restored.

David had committed some serious sins in his adulterous relationship with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah, her husband. Sin not only separates the unsaved from God. Sin also causes a barrier to be erected between God and a saved man, when he sins. Sin separates the carnal believer who decides to go his own way, instead of God's way. Sin separated David from the Lord, because sin puts an immovable barrier between us and God... until and unless sin is confessed.

Like many of us, David chose to do the evil and refused the good. David knew the Word of God forbade adultery and murder, but he chose to embrace his fleeting passion and lost his precious connection with the Lord. The Spirit was grieved, a barrier was erected and for many a long month, the king was silent about his sin and estranged from God, which affected his health and caused his body to waste away. David was saved ~ but out of fellowship with the Lord.

David discovered that unconfessed sin haunts the conscience of a believer and contributes to health problems and heavy~heartedness. The well~being, happiness, strength, and inner peace of the believer, is swept away by the floodwaters of a troubled conscience which stagnates into melancholy.

It was only when David stopped hiding his sin and said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," that God forgave the guilt of his sin. David discovered the joy of doing what is right and eschewing the evil... and in this psalm, he encourages everyone who is godly to do the same. He found his joy in the Lord returned, a lesson had been learned, his depression was lifted, fellowship restored, and his sweeter relationship with God was re~established.

David discovered that the flood~waters of despair and despondency were dissipated, and he cried out, "You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance." David learned an important lesson and found a closeness with the Lord he had not experienced before.

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21 Nov, 15:17

Drs. Found a mass and are saying it is malignant. I go for a biopsy Monday November 25 at 8:00 a.m. Please pray for me. Satan keeps bringing great fear/ panic. Thank you ❤️

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21 Nov, 13:07

https://youtu.be/ah9Tf8EHxhI?si=DI7PwW3UkZm0m-Ws

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21 Nov, 12:57

::: Morning Scriptures :::
Thu., Nov. 21, 2024
"Thank You Jesus"
18 of 44

... 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself,
2 Corinthians 5:18,19 (NKJV)

... " The Lord has restored my life in so many ways! First He took my addiction from me and completely restored my relationship with my family. I found a man that loves the Lord as much as I do and I know God has His hand in my life!! He led me to a job that I'm good at and I love the people I work with! But most of all He has taught me so much about myself and is my steady constant, that I am always talking to, anytime, anywhere." Jordan Erberstosser

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21 Nov, 12:17

Good morning beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus around the world!!

Spurgeon's Daily Help

Oh, how precious is Christ! How can it be that I have thought so little of him! How is it I can go abroad for joy and comfort when he is so full, so rich, so satisfying? Fellow-believer, make a covenant with your heart, and ask your Lord to ratify it. Bid him set you as a signet upon his finger, and as a bracelet upon his arm. The sparrow has made a house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, even your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God; and so too would I make my nest, my home, in you, and never from you may the soul of your turtle dove go forth again, but may I nestle close to you, O Jesus, my true and only rest.

https://www.youdevotion.com/today/november/21

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21 Nov, 12:13

Good morning beautiful family and God bless you! The Lord is with us always! Thank you Lord for your plans. Have your way Father, help us to be humble in all our ways and walk in obedience according to your plans and purpose, Thank you. In Jesus name, Amen 🙏🏻🕊

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20 Nov, 20:00

A Man Had Two Sons

Jesus came to die for the sin of everyman, because all have sinned. All fall short of the glory of God and no one reaches the perfect standard that He demands. Jesus came to call all men to repentance, to turn from their sins and to turn back to God, for there are none righteous, not even one.

All men need forgiveness of sins in order to be brought back into a right relationship with God if they are to enter the kingdom of heaven, for Christ came to call sinners to repentance. There were however those that considered themselves righteous in their own eyes, because of their external behaviour and legalistic standards which they considered superior to that of their fellow man, but they were nonetheless sinners in the eyes of the Lord.

Jesus came to call ALL sinners to repentance and to pay the price for the sins of all who would believe in Him, but those that were righteous in their own eyes, due to their sanctimonious religious sacrifices and strict adherence to the letter of the Law and Jewish traditions, were impervious to Christ's entreaties. His message of salvation is only effective in the heart of the man or woman who acknowledges their sinfulness. Those who reject His message of salvation and remain proud, unrepentant, and self~righteous, forgo the eternal benefits of the glorious gospel of grace, and remain dead in their trespasses and sins.

Over and again, the Lord Jesus painted word~pictures through simple stories and inspired parables which had prophetic meaning for those that have eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart that desires understanding. Time and again, He rehearsed the need for sinners to acknowledge their fallen state, to recognise their need for salvation, and to turn from their sin and look to Him Who alone has the words of eternal life. He spoke of the wise and foolish builders for He is the Rock on which to build, and He warned of wise and foolish servants, the unfruitful fig tree, and the unforgiving servant.

He spoke of the sower who went forth to sow the Word of the kingdom, described the guests who refused the great king's invitation to the wedding banquet, and pointedly told the story of the self~righteous Pharisee and the repentant publican. And Jesus also told the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son where yet again He contrasts the repentant sinner with the self~righteousness Pharisee.

And so the story began: A certain man had two sons...

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=grx3bC2VnUQheOht

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20 Nov, 18:39

https://youtube.com/shorts/wx4gU-p8F1o?si=1Lmph9ZjDyN_fhMb

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20 Nov, 16:29

A Remez
By Chuck Missler
Matthew Session 10
Chapters 14 & 15

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20 Nov, 16:19

::: Morning Scriptures :::
Wed., Nov. 20, 2024
"Thank You Jesus"
17 of 44

... 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house
of the Lord Forever.
Psalm 23:6 (NKJV)

... "Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I had a Father in heaven. Sometimes I knew that, other times I did not. When I was unaware; my pursuit of Love led me down a path of poor decisions, shame and regret; yet, He still loved me. He called my name and drew me closer. He washed me clean by baptism of water and the Spirit. He gave me His Holy Spirit as a down payment and a seal of my eternal inheritance. He called me into freedom; into His righteousness; into His love and peace. He paid the high price and called me His." Katie Weisbrod

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20 Nov, 15:03

God’s Word ~ How faithful is that translation?
By Chuck Missler
Matthew Session 10
Chapters 14 & 15

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20 Nov, 14:07

https://youtu.be/ouS524tlmIE?si=xXiCh9tiQeXM66l8

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20 Nov, 14:05

https://youtu.be/uAaMPxDO2Wc?si=vkAQMRAlTu7jZy8t

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20 Nov, 13:51

"Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.

Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day."
- Psalm 25:4-5 KJB

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Daily Armour of God🛡

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20 Nov, 13:49

As believers, we still retain our freewill, but in Christ we have received power over that old, fallen, sin nature as we die to self and live for Christ alone. If we permit the old sin nature to mount the throne of our life, we dishonour the Lord and will reap the bitter fruit of sinfulness, but if we keep the old man nailed to the Cross and live for Christ alone, we will reap the everlasting fruit of righteousness: "For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life."

Carli • Saved by Grace

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20 Nov, 13:47

Good morning beautiful family! God bless you and remember to be a blessing to someone today! Maranatha 🕊

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20 Nov, 13:46

Victory Over Unforgiveness
When you are hurt, trust God with your pain, and ask for His help to overcome any wrong attitudes that linger.

Matthew 6:9-15
After teaching His followers to pray, Jesus gave a warning about allowing unforgiveness to reside in the heart. He said that those who refuse to forgive others won’t be forgiven by the Father. Be careful not to misunderstand Jesus’ meaning here. We don’t lose our salvation when we refuse to pardon others. Rather, we break fellowship with God because an unrepentant attitude interferes with regular confession and turning away from sin.
Forgiveness is an act of the will more than an act of the heart. We don’t often feel like showing mercy to someone who’s wronged us—but that’s exactly what we’re called to do (Matthew 5:38-40). A resentful spirit grows into a terrible burden. The Lord knows that forgiveness is best, even when it is difficult. Claim the divine mercy He offers, and ask Him to enable you to lay aside anger and resentment. As part of the decision to move forward in grace, make a habit of praying for those who hurt you. And if God so leads, seek their forgiveness for your wrong attitude or actions.
A bitter spirit doesn’t fit who we are in Christ. That’s why Scripture emphasizes the need to forgive. Choose to be liberated from your burden—Jesus promised to make us free when we choose to believe and obey Him (John 8:31-32).

~In Touch Ministries

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20 Nov, 13:46

https://youtu.be/Y8fhNALZ9CI?si=inGunDZrEh3ivuOc

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20 Nov, 10:08

God's Promises Are Yes Amen
According to 2 Corinthians 1:20, God’s promises are “Yes” in Christ, and through Him, we utter our “Amen” to God for His glory.

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18 Nov, 07:29

https://youtu.be/mAXkzMWXKMQ?si=ktb5BPL4x47k-QBQ

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18 Nov, 06:37

https://youtu.be/ulHnvbIaoog?si=lXxABiy3pS_l0VD6

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18 Nov, 03:07

“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
Mark 8:35-36 KJV

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18 Nov, 01:53

Good night and God bless you beautiful family! Maranatha 🕊

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18 Nov, 01:51

Matthew Henry's Commentary

2 Corinthians

5:1-8 The believer not only is well assured by faith that there is another and a happy life after this is ended, but he has good hope, through grace, of heaven as a dwelling-place, a resting-place, a hiding-place. In our Father's house there are many mansions, whose Builder and Maker is God. The happiness of the future state is what God has prepared for those that love him: everlasting habitations, not like the earthly tabernacles, the poor cottages of clay, in which our souls now dwell; that are mouldering and decaying, whose foundations are in the dust. The body of flesh is a heavy burden, the calamities of life are a heavy load. But believers groan, being burdened with a body of sin, and because of the many corruptions remaining and raging within them. Death will strip us of the clothing of flesh, and all the comforts of life, as well as end all our troubles here below. But believing souls shall be clothed with garments of praise, with robes of righteousness and glory. The present graces and comforts of the Spirit are earnests of everlasting grace and comfort. And though God is with us here, by his Spirit, and in his ordinances, yet we are not with him as we hope to be. Faith is for this world, and sight is for the other world. It is our duty, and it will be our interest, to walk by faith, till we live by sight. This shows clearly the happiness to be enjoyed by the souls of believers when absent from the body, and where Jesus makes known his glorious presence. We are related to the body and to the Lord; each claims a part in us. But how much more powerfully the Lord pleads for having the soul of the believer closely united with himself! Thou art one of the souls I have loved and chosen; one of those given to me. What is death, as an object of fear, compared with being absent from the Lord!

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18 Nov, 01:03

https://youtu.be/k26SCtZ1ENU?si=9vyscDUgJF6xi59Z

This wonderful brother in Christ , Mark, lives about an hour from me and I haven’t shared anything from him in a while, but he is just the sweetest gentleman!

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18 Nov, 00:59

https://youtu.be/d3CiPBVXJx4?si=Ug-UatmWHL8-dNMF

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18 Nov, 00:53

https://youtu.be/FGj9Qwzlqog?si=86DyUAfZLoLXM3z0

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18 Nov, 00:19

A little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it was "too crowded."
"I can't go to Sunday School," she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by.
Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her inside and found a place for her in the Sunday school class. The child was so happy that they found room for her, and she went to bed that night thinking of the children who have no place to worship Jesus.
Some two years later, this child lay dead in one of the poor tenement buildings. Her parents called for the kindhearted pastor who had befriended their daughter to handle the final arrangements.
As her poor little body was being moved, a worn and crumpled red purse was found which seemed to have been rummaged from some trash dump.
Inside was found 57 cents and a note, scribbled in childish handwriting, which read: "This is to help build the little church bigger so more children can go to Sunday School."
For two years she had saved for this offering of love.
When the pastor tearfully read that note, he knew instantly what he would do. Carrying this note and the cracked, red pocketbook to the pulpit, he told the story of her unselfish love and devotion.
He challenged his deacons to get busy and raise enough money for the larger building.
But the story does not end there...
A newspaper learned of the story and published It. It was read by a wealthy realtor who offered them a parcel of land worth many thousands.
When told that the church could not pay so much, he offered to sell it to the little church for 57 cents.
Church members made large donations. Checks came from far and wide.
Within five years the little girl's gift had increased to $250, 000.00--a huge sum for that time (near the turn of the century). Her unselfish love had paid large dividends.
When you are in the city of Philadelphia , look up Temple Baptist Church , with a seating capacity of 3,300. And be sure to visit Temple University, where thousands of students are educated.
Have a look, too, at the Good Samaritan Hospital and at a Sunday School building which houses hundreds of beautiful children, built so that no child in the area will ever need to be left outside during Sunday school time.
In one of the rooms of this building may be seen the picture of the sweet face of the little girl whose 57 cents, so sacrificially saved, made such remarkable history. Alongside of it is a portrait of her kind pastor, Dr. Russell H. Conwell, author of the book, "Acres of Diamonds".
This is a true story, which goes to show WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH 57 CENTS.☕

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17 Nov, 22:30

https://youtu.be/R8jFKe9XppY?si=QkfvbdwJRlHaomH6
Just a little cheer for us by and by...❤️

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17 Nov, 22:30

https://youtu.be/jAT8qXn6UrU?si=0R1ajomEz7ktASkm

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17 Nov, 21:20

https://youtube.com/shorts/86p1tBby-SA?si=S8TacX7BSBwtmic4

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17 Nov, 19:27

Rejoice In Hope

How we rejoice in Jesus, Who is our risen, ascended, and glorified Lord! Three of His disciples glimpsed the brilliance of His glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth, when He was transfigured before their startled gaze. And the eyes of the apostle Paul were blinded by the dazzling glory of the Lord on the dusty road to Damascus.

As the redeemed of God and fellow~heirs with Christ, we are, by grace through faith, regarded as righteous in the eyes of God. Together with the disciples and apostles, we rejoice in the sure promise of the hope of God's glory, when our bodies will all be changed in the twinkling of an eye, to become like unto His glorious glorified body.

How we celebrate this wonderful hope that has been laid out before us in the unbreakable, written Word of Almighty God, signed in blood by His Beloved Son, the living Word of God, and sealed by the eternally abiding Spirit of God.

Our hope in the glory of God is the earnest desire and joyful expectation of the consummation of God's rich promise to us, which is grounded on the sure foundation of His eternal Word and His unchangeable character, for then we shall see Him face to face in the fullness of His glory, when still more abundant blessings will be showered over our heads.

It is because of this sure hope of the glory of God that Paul can continue with the words: "More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident HOPE."

It is often the case that a carefree life of ease, abundance, and prosperity can cause us to take our focus off the eternal and on to the temporal, our prayer life can become less fervent and more mechanical, and the reality of Jesus' return does not burn in our heart. If suffering causes us to "set our minds on things above, not on things of the earth" ~ if suffering causes us to fall on our knees crying out to the Lord; if suffering causes us to put our hope in the Lord and the sure promise of His return, then shouldn't we also rejoice in our sufferings?

Paul encourages us to live every day for Christ, redeeming the time, and eagerly awaiting our Lord: "Looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Christ Jesus."

This confident, future hope of the glory of God is the eternal fruit of today's patient endurance in our present sufferings ~ and so let us rejoice in our suffering KNOWING the glory that will be revealed.

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=grx3bC2VnUQheOht

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03 Nov, 14:20

Good morning family and friends! God bless you and remember to be a blessing to someone today! Maranatha 🕊

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03 Nov, 14:19

Steps of Obedience
The Holy Spirit uses the Bible to guide us—sometimes into the unknown.

Psalms 119:147-148
Yesterday we studied the importance of trusting and waiting on God. Today, let’s look at three additional requirements:
1 Meditating. If we want to know the mind of God, we must meditate upon His Word (Psalm 119:27). We do not need to pick the “right” verses in order to know His will. He has the power to direct us from any portion of the Bible. Our part is to pursue wisdom through Scripture over a sustained period of time.
2 Listening. We must make an effort to learn how to recognize the prompting of the Holy Spirit. If we are studying a passage of Scripture, He will shed light on its meaning so we can understand how God is directing us. Or He will bring to remembrance a passage we have learned and reveal how it applies to our situation (John 14:26).
3 Walking. One final lesson regarding obedience is that sometimes we must walk even when the way is unclear. Abraham is a good example. The Lord told Him to move out of his homeland but did not specify the destination.
As the week begins, consider the importance of obedience in the life of faith. Then ask God what He wants you to work on first—trusting, waiting, meditating, listening, or walking with Him.

~In Touch Ministries

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03 Nov, 14:18

https://youtu.be/GhNDdKpR7Rk?si=Szw51bCdMkacGpie

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03 Nov, 14:02

"For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness."
- 2 Samuel 22:29 KJB

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03 Nov, 13:48

::: Morning Scriptures :::
Sun., Nov. 3, 2024
"Walking In The Spirit"
70 of 70

... Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world. 1 John 4:1-3 (NKJV)

... [(4:1 Believers have the Holy Spirit; but false prophets obey evil spirits. A true prophet is one who receives direct Revelation from God. A false prophet claims to have received direct revelation from God but in fact promotes erroneous ideas.) (Thomas Nelson's NKJV Study Bible 1997)]

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03 Nov, 12:56

All who trust in Jesus as Saviour are credited with His righteousness, for we too have trusted the Word of God for salvation. All who believe the good news that Christ died for their sins and rose the third day to pay the price for their sins, have been clothed in the righteousness of Christ, by faith. As righteousness has been credited to us on His behalf, let us live by faith so that all that we do is done by faith and not by our flesh. And just as we were credited with righteousness at salvation, let us continue to live by faith, with thanksgiving for all that He has done for us.

Carli • Saved by Grace

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03 Nov, 03:30

"Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.”
John 17:17-18 KJV

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03 Nov, 02:00

Good night and God bless you beautiful family. God be with you and give you peace 🕊🙏🏻👑

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03 Nov, 01:47

An excerpt from;
The Humble Lifestyle

Sound Doctrine
Paul uses the word "sound doctrine" several times in Titus to describe teaching the Cretan believers basic Christian behavior -- so the non-believers will take notice and be drawn to Christ, "so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive" (Titus 2:10).
"1 You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. 2 Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.
"3 Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.... 5 to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.
6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. 7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness
8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us." (Titus 2:1-3, 5-8).
A few verses later, Paul summarizes what "sound doctrine" consists of.
"15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. 1 Do not let anyone despise you. Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men." (Titus 2:15-3:2)
"Sound doctrine" for these raw believers is what we might call humble lives that are no longer essentially selfish, but considerate of others.
Remember the character traits that cluster around humility? Here are some traits mentioned in Titus.
• Respectful -- - "worthy of respect" (1:5); "kind" (2:5); "seriousness" (2:7); "soundness of speech" (2:8)
• Patient -- "peaceable" (3:2).
• God-fearing -- "sound in faith, in love and in endurance" (1:5); "reverent," as opposed to being slanderers and drunks (2:3; 3:2); "integrity" (2:7).
• Compassionate -- "considerate" (3:2).
• Generous -- "doing what is good," "good works" (2:7, 14; 3:1, 8, 14).
• Gentle -- "temperate" (1:5); "self-controlled" (1:5; 2:5, 6); "submissive" (2:5; 3:2); "obedient" (3:1).

Paul concludes his lists of character traits with the catch-all phrase, "and show true humility toward all men" (Titus 3:2).

The Humble Lifestyle (Titus)
by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
https://www.jesuswalk.com/humility/6-lifestyle.htm
Audio (53:34)

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03 Nov, 01:33

“For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.”
John 17:8-9 KJV

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03 Nov, 01:18

https://youtu.be/dybcGCLJetQ?si=beieSdBdDrJDA-iy

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03 Nov, 01:16

https://youtu.be/oWZY_N1oif4?si=IQrYGDhcKI8SVAC5

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30 Oct, 01:56

Good night and God bless you beautiful family! Maranatha 🕊

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30 Oct, 01:18

https://youtu.be/jagPJy_b1d4?si=RCxnCTgSfbvUhQCE

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29 Oct, 23:01

https://youtu.be/Ay7oH9WotQs?si=0pPQjI3zlbGvDGIl

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29 Oct, 23:01

https://youtu.be/0cP3qd29umA?si=4M0vY_QvBjxExhTT

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29 Oct, 22:35

“For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.”
Galatians 1:10 KJV

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29 Oct, 20:56

https://youtu.be/WOjrbg774xQ?si=Re5YvIKzeTPXkxng

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29 Oct, 20:30

What Archaeology in Israel Reveals About the Bible!
https://www.hnaftali.com/post/what-archaeology-in-israel-reveals-about-the-jewish-bible

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29 Oct, 19:26

https://youtu.be/h3vwAkIPlp4?si=VEpc8OcYcVklQmTq

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29 Oct, 19:17

You Are Great, O LORD God

David's dear desire was to build a Temple for the Lord, but he was required to forgo the longings of his heart in favour of his son, whom God had decided would be the man to erect the House of God, for His greater glory.

God's call on David's life was to fight the enemies of His people and to establish peace in the Promised Land. King David was permitted to make preparations for the foundation of the Temple, but the building and beautifying of the House of the Lord was to be carried out by his son, Solomon.

Both kings of Israel were human vessels whom God would use to forward His eternal plans and purposes for the human race, and both men are also seen as a type of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Both David and Solomon illustrate their own unique aspects of Christ's role as Saviour of the world and King of Israel. The lives of both these kings were used by God to illustrate different aspects of the Person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ Who, like David, would shepherd His people Israel and, like Solomon, will one day set up His eternal kingdom of peace and prosperity, to the praise of God and for the benefit of humankind.

David was a man whose life illustrated much of the suffering service of Christ's ministry during his sojourn on earth. Like David, Christ is the anointed king of Israel, having to wait many years for his coronation. And Christ, like David, was rejected by His brethren, despised by his family, and lived much of his life wandering from place to place with nowhere to lay his head.

But David slew the mighty Goliath, which paints the picture of Christ's eternal, triumphant victory over Satan, sin, death, and hell. The conflicts, hostility, and rejection that peppered David's path, exemplify the conflicts Christ endured during His earthly walk, but just as David was finally enthroned by all the 12 tribes of Israel, so the nation that rejected their anointed Messiah will welcome Him at His Second Coming, to rule and reign as King of kings and Lord of lords.

What heartfelt devotion David displayed towards the Lord in his psalm of praise Whose glory and greatness, might, majesty, dominion, and power, so starkly contrasts with His lowly servant who is proclaiming his rapt adoration of His heavenly Lord.

No surprise that David would proclaim: "You are great, O LORD God, there is none like You, and there is no God besides You, according to all that we have heard with our ears." How similar to the lowly life of Jesus Christ Himself Whose delight was to carry out the will of the Father, and to do God's perfect will.

David rejoiced to sing praises to the Lord His God Who does great things for His servants and Whose glorious character and attributes are proclaimed abroad, trumpeted throughout the extremity of the heavens by creation itself, and hidden in plain sight within the pages of sacred Scripture.

Both the performances and the promises of God are the subject of David's high acclaim and great rejoicing in God's eternal splendour, which is further revealed in the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ Who is the final revelation of the greatness of God, Whom to know is life eternal.

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=grx3bC2VnUQheOht

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29 Oct, 16:46

https://youtu.be/p28japmvdvc?si=eRIcxYG7o4XGs1bU

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29 Oct, 15:09

Encouragement to Pray Boldly

It’s important to remember that no request is too small or insignificant when it comes to prayer. God desires for us to come to Him with all our concerns, big or small. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to "approach the throne of grace with confidence," knowing that we can seek help in times of need.

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23 Oct, 09:57

Daily Grace (4)

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I would rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians 12:9

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23 Oct, 05:18

Good night and God bless you beautiful family 🙏🏻🕊👑

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23 Oct, 02:05

Marching On (The Banner of the Cross)
There's a royal banner given for display   To the soldiers of the King; As an ensign fair we lift it up to-day,   While as ransomed ones we sing.
Refrain: Marching on, marching on, For Christ count everything but loss! And to crown Him King, toil and sing, 'Neath the banner of the cross!
Though the foe may rage and gather as the flood,   Let the standard be displayed; And beneath its folds, as soldiers of the Lord,   For the truth be not dismayed!
Over land and sea, wherever man may dwell,   Make the glorious tidings known; Of the crimson banner now the story tell,   While the Lord shall claim His own!
When the glory dawns—'tis drawing very near—   It is hastening day by day— Then before our King the foe shall disappear,   And the Cross the world shall sway.
—D. W. Whittle (1840-1901)

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23 Oct, 01:30

The most useful nuts

1. pistachios - lower cholesterol, good for eyesight.

2. almonds: keeps insulin levels normal, promotes weight loss, protects cells from the aggression of free radicals.

3. peanuts: prevention of Alzheimer's disease, contains a huge number of useful trace elements.

4. pecans: restores the balance of cholesterol, increases the efficiency of the body, relieves headaches.

5. pine nuts: reduces appetite, thanks to zinc and magnesium support the immune system and favorably affect memory.

6. Brazil nuts: protects against prostate and breast cancer (one Brazil nut contains a daily allowance of selenium).

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23 Oct, 01:27

Carmel Apple Smoothie Recipe

This refreshing easy Caramel Apple Smoothie is actually healthy! This smoothie is a great breakfast, snack or dessert options for kids and adults.

Ingredients
▢¾ cup milk
▢¼ cup unsweetened apple juice
▢1 medium apple use your favorite brand
▢1 tablespoon sugar-free caramel syrup (plus more for optional garnish)
▢2 cups ice cubes

Instructions
Pour the milk and juice into a blender.
Core the apple and cut it into chunks. Place it in the blender then add the caramel and ice. Blend until smooth.
Optional serving suggestion: top with additional caramel sauce.

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23 Oct, 00:00

“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”
2 Peter 3:13 KJV

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22 Oct, 23:58

“Filthy Rags” by Chuck Missler
Zechariah session 3, chapter 3

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22 Oct, 23:51

"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
- John 14:6 KJB

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Jesus Christ is the Living God. The way the truth and the life!
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22 Oct, 22:24

https://youtu.be/Fc_-6lnZ7fo?si=kQxiepDoaeepQwTE

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22 Oct, 22:24

https://youtu.be/5sjNxb-XhPk?si=1RaCEx4Hmqgs0zKS

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22 Oct, 22:23

https://youtu.be/W4fFpOf7bk0?si=B5Z2SwQEgIrPOG-L

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22 Oct, 20:21

Matthew 7:15-20 - Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Romans 16:17-18 - Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
Ephesians 5:11 - And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
Colossians 2:8 - Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
2 Timothy 4:3-4 - For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
Matthew 7:15 - Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
1 Timothy 5:20 - Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

With so much deception within the “church” it is important to discern who we listen to. This is why over the years I have narrowed down the pastors that I listen to because it is important to learn from a knowledgeable Bible teacher or pastor.

Two channels that I really enjoy if I question someone, are “Revealing Truth” which has a purple and white icon. The second is “Onorato Diamante” picture of himself for an icon.

There are many channels out there that do expose false teachers, but may not be so loving as these two in my humble opinion. We should not be making fun of anybody, regardless of whether they are a brother or sister in Christ, a false Pastor, or just not good at sharing The Holy Scriptures. Nowhere in the word of God, are we called to be rude, disrespectful, or make fun of people. Actually quite the opposite. We are called to speak the truth, but to do so in love, or we sound like a clanging cymbal! We are called to be the salt and light of the earth!

1 Corinthians 13:1
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.”
2 Peter 1:5-7
5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
Matthew 5:13-16
13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

I pray, the Lord will continue to lead us in growth and knowledge of His Holy Scriptures with understanding and discernment.

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22 Oct, 18:23

God Cannot Be Tempted By Evil

How quickly and easily God is blamed when we suffer some calamity or fall into sin. God should not have allowed this to happen, we murmur. God made me like this, so it's His fault, is our accusation. I couldn't help it, is often the excuse we make, when we fall into temptation and sin. But all the misery of the world, and the evil with which we are surrounded is rooted in sin, and whether it is self~inflicted or comes from the hands of another, never let it be said that it is God's fault that we sinned or that we were tempted by God. God is good. God is eternally and unchangingly good and He cannot be tempted by evil nor can God ever tempt anyone to sin.

God is the Creator of all that is good and the Source or every good and perfect thing. He is the Father of lights. Not only is He the Creator of the brilliant sun and the Maker of the starry heights but He is the Well~spring of all spiritual light and the Fountain~head of all wisdom and goodness and grace, while Satan is the father of darkness who kindles all sorts of evil against us and instigates every kind of deception, temptation, wickedness, and sin.

The Scriptures give a clear distinction between trials and temptations. God uses trials for our benefit and to teach us important truths, which enable us to grow in grace and in a knowledge of Him. And God uses trials for our eternal benefit while Satan sends temptation to harm us and hinder us in our spiritual growth. Christians should never say that it was God Who tempted them, for all temptation arises from sin and Satan, which is designed to entice us away from the godly path of righteousness. Whether it is the lust of the flesh within or the lure of the world without, all temptation is rooted and grounded in sin.

If we succumb to the temptation we sin. If we resist the temptation we do not sin and God will often turn that temptation to sin into a meaningful trial for good, which He graciously works together for our eternal benefit and for His eternal glory.

We who are saved by grace through faith in Christ are God's children and have all that we need for godly living in Him. We should be careful to recognise that God is light and that in Him is no darkness at all. We should not fall into the trap of complaining about the fiery trials that befalls us nor should we be tempted to stray from the godly path that leads to life and light in the Lord. Rather, we should consider that the trials and sufferings through which we are going are not worthy to be compared with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Probably the most important way to turn a temptation for evil into a trial that God will use for good, is to maintain a close relationship with Him through continuous prayer, ongoing praise and a thankful heart for all His goodness and grace towards us. This is achieved as we nourish ourselves on the living Word of truth, and walk as children of light, knowing that we who formerly walked in the dark shadow of death and destruction, are now light in the Lord. May our light of the Lord so shine forth in our lives that men may see our good works and glorify our heavenly Father of lights.

God bless you all.

https://youtube.com/@carli.savedbygrace?si=jKlkGhVVRKdOPFy2

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