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God Is Ever At Work??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #375

13 Wednesday Aug 2025

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God Is Ever At Work???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #375

We all deal with everyday life, and sometimes it’s relatively simple; other times it is a mass of uncertainty, confusion and wondering what choices we should make.  I would like to share a couple of passages with you today, for they have ministered to me this week, for I have choices, decisions and ministry opportunities to discern.  How about you, could you use a reminder that God is ever working on our behalf.  I’ll start with a familiar one, but one that we may quote, but often fail to apply to our “right now” situation!

“Likewise the Spirit also

helpeth our infirmities:

for we know not what we should pray for

 as we ought:

but the Spirit itself maketh intercession

for us

with groanings which cannot be uttered.

27 And he that searcheth the hearts

knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit,

because he maketh intercession

 for the saints

according to the will of God.

28 And we know that all things

work together for good

to them that love God,

to them who are the called

according to his purpose.

29 For whom he did foreknow,

he also did predestinate

to be conformed to the image of his Son,

that he might be the firstborn

among many brethren.

30 Moreover whom he did predestinate,

them he also called:

and whom he called,

them he also justified:

and whom he justified,

them he also glorified.

31 What shall we then say to these things?

If God be for us,

who can be against us?”  Romans 8:26-31

Oh, how I love this portion of Paul’s letter to the believers at Rome (I love all of Romans—all scripture, in fact!) for he is reminding them that God loves us enough to not only save us but to also be working to make us into the image of our blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ The Lord!!!  Amen and amen! For so many years I knew verse 28, but I never realized for so long that there was verse 29!  That’s why contextual and inductive Bible study is such an important part of my life now—don’t miss out on the context!  It really makes a difference!  Paul reminds us that not only is God “for us”, but He has imparted to us the Holy Spirit to intercede for us, to be our helper, our guide and our resident teacher!  Don’t let Satan rob your job in doubt and fear, The Spirit is ever at work on our behalf even when we are uncertain, confused and filled with torment!  Don’t lose sight of this truth that God is ever at work; that even when we’re not sure how to pray, The Spirit is making intercession for us!

“For by grace are ye saved

through faith;

and that not of yourselves:

 it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works,

lest any man should boast.

10 For we are his workmanship,

created in Christ Jesus

unto good works,

which God hath before ordained

that we should walk in them.”  Ephesians 2:8-10

Don’t lose your focus, keep those eyes on the One who saved us by grace—not works!  Keep your heart, mind and eyes on the work of grace that God never stops His continual work in us, that Jesus might be seen in the good work that we walk in; after all God has set our place in eternity and our works are totally from Him and to His glory.  You’re not left to your own devices!  It’s all by His grace unto His glory.  Even as Jesus told Nicodemus in John 3, for “God so loved the world, that He gave…”

“For God hath concluded them all in unbelief,

 that he might have mercy upon all.

33 O the depth of the riches

both of the wisdom

and knowledge of God!

how unsearchable are his judgments,

and his ways past finding out!

34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord?

or who hath been his counsellor?

35 Or who hath first given to him,

and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

36 For of him,

and through him,

and to him,

are all things:

to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”  Romans 11:32-36

And one last passage, that I pray will encourage you as much as it did me this week.  It met a need in my heart, and I pray that God will speak to you as well.

“For as the heavens

are higher than the earth,

so are my ways

higher than your ways,

and my thoughts

 than your thoughts.

10 For as the rain cometh down,

and the snow from heaven,

and returneth not thither,

but watereth the earth,

and maketh it bring forth and bud,

that it may give seed to the sower,

and bread to the eater:

11 So shall my word be

that goeth forth out of my mouth:

it shall not return unto me void,

but it shall accomplish that which I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing

whereto I sent it.

12 For ye shall go out with joy,

and be led forth with peace…” Isaiah 55:9-12a

I hope you will take heart in this reminder of God’s faithful work on behalf of His own—to all who will come to Him in repentance and faith in Jesus’ substitutionary, atoning sacrifice for our sin!!  God cares!  God is ever working for us!  Are you one of His own?  If not, you can be!  If you are, then fix your eyes on the prize—Jesus–and remember we win.  Won’t you press on with me?  I’m praying for you!

“I press toward the mark

for the prize

of the high calling of God

in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 3:14

And just a reminder, if you don’t know Jesus, be listening for His voice—His knock!  Jesus loves you so much that He died to save you from Hell!

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:

 if any man hear my voice,

and open the door,

I will come in to him,

and will sup with him,

and he with me.”  Revelation 3:20

Amen and Amen!!!

Have You Been To The Cross??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #341

18 Friday Apr 2025

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Have You Been To The Cross??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #341

I want to share a few thoughts as we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Lord; I hope you take some time to consider the price that Jesus paid for the salvation of all who believe and trust in His substitutionary, atoning sacrifice for sin.

“Now is the judgment of this world:

now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

32 And I,

if I be lifted up from the earth,

will draw all men unto me.

33 This he said, signifying

what death he should die.”  John 12:31-33

Jesus was preparing his followers for His impending death, for they were all ready for Him to establish the kingdom—not die!   So often we misunderstand this verse and use it out of its context—Jesus wasn’t talking about “us” lifting Him up to draw people to Him, but that HE would be lifted up on that cross to die that all who would believe in His sacrificial, atoning death could have eternal life.  Yes, we are to lift up Jesus, but we are to preach, teach and share that Jesus was “lifted up from the earth” to pay for our sin—yours and mine.  And as Paul said so succinctly, sin is the issue and without bowing before Jesus, there is no salvation.

“For all have sinned,

and come short of the glory of God;

24 Being justified freely by his grace

through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

25 Whom God hath set forth

to be a propitiation

through faith in his blood,

to declare his righteousness

for the remission of sins

that are past,

through the forbearance of God;

26 To declare, I say,

at this time his righteousness:

that he might be just,

and the justifier

of him which believeth in Jesus.” Romans 3:23-26

“But now being made free from sin,

and become servants to God,

ye have your fruit unto holiness,

and the end everlasting life.

23 For the wages of sin is death;

but the gift of God is eternal life

through Jesus Christ our Lord.”  Romans 6:22-23

Jesus was “lifted up from the earth”—He died for me—for you—for “the world”—even as Jesus proclaimed to Nicodemus in John chapter 3 (Read John 3:1-19).  But let’s look at a few reminders that it is the blood of Jesus that bought our salvation.  Have you met Him at the cross?

“How much more shall the blood of Christ,

who through the eternal Spirit offered himself

without spot to God,

purge your conscience

from dead works

to serve the living God?”  Hebrews 9:24

Peter’s reminder is one we desperately need to heed today.  It’s not the bunnies, or the eggs, or the candy or even Sunday dinner—it’s all about the blood of Jesus that “cleanseth us from all sin”!  May you hear the call of The Holy Spirit today and come to Jesus for salvation; if you are already His, may The Spirit draw you near to the cross to remember the price of our salvation.

“Forasmuch as ye know

that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things,

as silver and gold,

 from your vain conversation

received by tradition from your fathers;

19 But with the precious blood of Christ,

as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

20 Who verily was foreordained

before the foundation of the world,

but was manifest in these last times

for you,

21 Who by him do believe in God,

that raised him up from the dead,

and gave him glory;

that your faith and hope might be in God.”  1 Peter 1:18-21

May your celebrations include the One who died for you and me—but praise God Almighty HE didn’t stay dead, HE arose!  He’s coming again to take us unto Himself in glory.  Are you ready?  I pray that you are; and if you aren’t Jesus is standing and waiting for you.  If you already know Him, may your walk and talk confirm that you belong to Jesus!

“Behold,

I stand at the door,

and knock:

if any man hear my voice,

and open the door,

I will come in to him,

and will sup with him,

and he with me.”  Revelation 3:20

 Amen and Amen!!!

Being Ready??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #320

31 Friday Jan 2025

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Being Ready???    A Word from THE WORD!!! #320

With recent tragedies, I want to share a few passages from God’s Word which call us to “be prepared”!  Are you ready to meet Jesus?  If He comes in the sky or if you leave this life and find yourself in His presence, are you ready?  Do you really know Him, not just about Him but know Him as your Lord, Saviour, Redeemer and King?  It’s your choice but choose wisely and don’t be fooled by the wolves in “sheep’s clothing”!

I don’t wish to be morbid, but I do pray that you will take time to examine your own heart and ask God to reveal your true condition to you.  That is my prayer for today; for your choice will not only affect your eternal destiny (heaven or hell) but it will affect those following behind you!

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die,

but after this the judgment:

28 So Christ was once offered

to bear the sins of many;

and unto them that look for him

shall he appear the second time

without sin unto salvation.”  Hebrews 9:27-28

Jesus’ own words often resound in my ears and in my heart; HE is the only way to The Almighty God of this universe!  Jesus is The Son of God, and He came to pay our sin debt.

“For God so loved the world,

that he gave his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him

should not perish,

but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world

to condemn the world;

but that the world through him

might be saved.

18 He that believeth on him

is not condemned:

but he that believeth not

is condemned already,

because he hath not believed

in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

19 And this is the condemnation,

that light is come into the world,

and men loved darkness

rather than light,

because their deeds were evil.”  John 3:16-19

“But ye believe not,

because ye are not of my sheep,

as I said unto you.

27 My sheep hear my voice,

and I know them,

and they follow me:

28 And I give unto them eternal life;

and they shall never perish,

neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

29 My Father,

which gave them me,

is greater than all;

and no man is able to pluck them

out of my Father’s hand.

30 I and my Father are one.”  John 10:26-30

Do you belong to Jesus?  If not and you hear His voice calling you, please respond—it’s a life-or-death choice.

“Behold,

I stand at the door, and knock:

if any man hear my voice,

and open the door,

I will come in to him,

and will sup with him,

and he with me.”  Revelation 3:20

 And on a bit of a heavier note, we all need to understand that the “judgment” referred to above is for all; but which judgement we will appear at is up to us.  We can trust in Jesus’ substitutionary, atoning sacrifice for our sin and be born again, and stand before the “judgment seat of Christ” to answer for our works after we are saved (the good and the not-so-good), or if we choose to pay for our own sins without Jesus offer of forgiveness and salvation, we will stand before the “Great White Throne” and receive the due penalty of our sin.  I’ll just post those scriptures here for your consideration, as they are relatively self-explanatory.  (Just let me add that the “wood, hay and stubble represent the things done in our flesh, the gold, silver and precious stones represent the things that we do in and at the Holy Spirit’s bidding and supply!). It’s your choice but choose wisely, there is a test.  The first passage is the judgment seat of Christ, the second The Great White Throne judgment.

“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid,

which is Jesus Christ.

12 Now if any man build upon this foundation

gold, silver, precious stones,

wood, hay, stubble;

13 Every man’s work shall be made manifest:

for the day shall declare it,

because it shall be revealed by fire;

and the fire shall try every man’s work

of what sort it is.

14 If any man’s work abide

which he hath built thereupon,

 he shall receive a reward.

15 If any man’s work shall be burned,

he shall suffer loss:

but he himself shall be saved;

yet so as by fire.”  1 Corinthians 3:11-15

The judgment of the lost—those who have not come to Jesus.  It’s God’s Word, not mine—but it’s truth.

“And I saw a great white throne,

and him that sat on it,

from whose face the earth and the heaven

fled away;

and there was found no place for them.

12 And I saw the dead, small and great,

stand before God;

and the books were opened:

and another book was opened,

which is the book of life:

and the dead were judged

out of those things which were written

in the books, according to their works.

13 And the sea gave up the dead

which were in it;

and death and hell delivered up the dead

which were in them:

and they were judged every man

according to their works.

14 And death and hell

were cast into the lake of fire.

This is the second death.

15 And whosoever was not found written

in the book of life

was cast into the lake of fire.”   Revelation 20:11-15

Are you ready?  Where will you stand in the judgment?  I’m praying that you will hear God’s voice speaking to you.  Let me just add this, (my commentary) those who have died in recent tragedies never got in that car, or on that plane or train thinking that they would never get out of it alive.  Ready or not their time came to an end.  What are you doing with your time?  If you were taken today, are you ready?  I pray that you are. Are we believers sharing Jesus like we ought to?

Amen and Amen!!

A Christmas Fortnight??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #301

15 Sunday Dec 2024

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A Christmas Fortnight???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #301

Continuing the reposts for Christmas due to my injured finger.

Bible Ballistics: BBs #122 A Christmas Fortnight-Wonderful Counselor?

“For unto us

 a child is born,

unto us

a son is given:

and the government shall be upon his shoulder:

and his name shall be called

Wonderful, Counsellor,

The mighty God,

The everlasting Father,

The Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and peace

there shall be no end,

upon the throne of David,

and upon his kingdom,

to order it,

and to establish it

with judgment

and with justice

from henceforth even for ever.

The zeal of the Lord of hosts

will perform this.” Is. 9:6-7

Unto us the promise was and is given!  A child would be given! And “The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this”!!  This child would come because God would send HIM, and He would be the ‘wonderful counselor’!!!

Wonderful: inspiring delight, pleasure or admiration; extremely good, marvelous.

Counselor: one who gives guidance, one trained to give guidance.

Jesus would be, is and ever shall be the most wonderful of counselors.  And what would He counsel us about?  Let’s see.

Revelation 3:17-18:

“Because thou sayest,

I am rich,

and increased with goods,

and have need of nothing;

and knowest not that

thou art wretched,

and miserable,

 and poor,

and blind,

and naked:

18 I counsel thee to buy of me

gold tried in the fire,

that thou mayest be rich;

and white raiment,

that thou mayest be clothed,

and that the shame of thy nakedness

do not appear;

 and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve,

that thou mayest see.”

Jesus’ advice in a nutshell: Let Him speak to your heart, reveal your sin and then receive HIM as the only cure for your sin problem.  No matter how much we ‘SAY’ that we are sufficient unto ourselves, Jesus reveals the truth of our heart.  But praise God; He doesn’t just leave us there.  He offers to supply (gold), clothes (white garments), and open our eyes to see!!!  To see Him—God, our Redeemer, Jesus!!!

Isaiah 55:1-2,

“Ho, every one that thirsteth,

come ye to the waters,

and he that hath no money;

come ye, buy, and eat;

yea, come,

buy wine and milk without money

and without price.

2 Wherefore do ye spend money

for that which is not bread?

and your labour

for that which satisfieth not?

hearken diligently unto me,

and eat ye that which is good,

and let your soul delight itself in fatness.”

Jesus is our delight, HE who gave HIMSELF for us!!!

John 10:14-15,

“I am the good shepherd,

and know my sheep,

and am known of mine.

15 As the Father knoweth me,

even so know I the Father:

and I lay down my life for the sheep.”

He willingly laid down HIS life for us to have LIFE!!!

Acts 4:12, “Neither is there salvation in any other:

for there is none other name under heaven

given among men,

whereby we must be saved.”

This ‘Wonderful Counselor” can be our salvation because He Redeemed us with HIS OWN BLOOD.  Jesus laid down HIS life that He could take it back again after 3 days and be victorious over sin, death and hell for all who would believe in HIM.

Revelation 5:9-10,

“And they sung a new song, saying,

Thou art worthy to take the book,

and to open the seals thereof:

for thou wast slain,

and hast redeemed us to God

by thy blood

out of every kindred,

and tongue,

and people,

and nation;

10 And hast made us unto our God

kings and priests:

and we shall reign on the earth.”

Jesus, the babe, came to die for YOU and ME!!!  If you know Him–praise Him, thank Him and live for Him that the world may know!!  If you don’t know Him—you can today.  Listen to His voice speaking to your heart, repent of your sin and trust in Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection to be sufficient to save you, because:

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:

 if any man hear my voice,

and open the door,

I will come in to him,

and will sup with him,

and he with me.” Rev. 3:20

Won’t you open the door today??

Amen and Amen!!!

What Are You Thankful For??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #292

25 Monday Nov 2024

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What Are You Thankful For???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #292

Today’s post is a simple reminder that I have shared before; we need to count not only our blessings of “things”, but even more importantly, our blessings of the people that God has placed within our lives.  So I just want to set the example.

First and foremost, I am grateful that Jesus still saves and changes lives, and that He spoke to my heart those many years ago (some 50 years I’ve walked with The Lord Jesus), and I fell on my knees and asked for His forgiveness and salvation.  Oh, what a difference a moment can make!  Thank you, Jesus for dying for me.

I am also thankful for godly parents who loved my siblings and me and taught us the virtues of loving, caring, sharing and thinking of others, and while they are now with our Lord, their impact remains a constant reminder of the power we are given to help or harm other’s lives.  I’m thankful for a brother and sister who love me and are still serving Jesus also, my brother a pastor, my sister, a pastor’s wife! We were so blessed with an extended family who loved us and lived lives worthy of following.  We didn’t have a grandmother (as both of our grandmothers had died before we were born, and a grandfather), while we had one grandfather still living, we didn’t get to see him very often, but we were able to make up a little lost time when he came to live with us for the last months of his life.  What a treat to hear his stories (true or not—who knows) and share his life for a while.

I am more than blessed with friends, my Miss Diane who has been my friend since we were preteens; and many friends who have come and gone, as I’ve heard: some come to stay a while, some for a brief time, some for a lifetime, but each one brings new insights—some joyful, some sorrowful.  There are those friends who have left us behind and joined our Lord in glory.  Oh how I miss them, but how I treasure the times we spent together—the coffee/tea we shared—the stories we rehearsed-the joy we shared.  Even thinking of those stories, I sit here smiling as I write this.

Then there are those who have tired us!  There are those whom we have tried and had to apologize to!  Praise God for forgiveness and restoration, it is such a blessing to enjoy restored relationships.  Yet for some of us sadness burdens our hearts for lost relationships, as we pray for them!

I’ve been blessed to live in many places (I was a Navy brat!) and find friends and people who loved me and impacted my life in countless ways.  There are names I can’t recall now but have glimpses of memories that linger still.

So, why do I share all of this?  Hopefully to spur us to action.  Is there someone that you need to call or go visit to thank for their influence, help, love or just being there?  Make that phone call.  Write that note, or text or email.  Send that gift that would make someone’s day!   And don’t forget to thank God for His gift of Jesus and all His mercies upon us.  Don’t forget sunshine and rain, cold and heat, tears and smiles, a baby’s laugh, a dandelion flower from a three-year-old, God’s love and provision, open arms of grace, and our hope in Jesus’ return.

“Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name,

make known his deeds among the people.

9 Sing unto him,

sing psalms unto him,

talk ye of all his wondrous works.

10 Glory ye in his holy name:

let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.

11 Seek the LORD and his strength,

seek his face continually.

12 Remember his marvellous works

that he hath done,

his wonders,

and the judgments of his mouth;”   1 Chronicles 16:8-12

And in closing a reminder of the grace of our Lord.

“Seeing then that we have a great high priest,

that is passed into the heavens,

Jesus the Son of God,

let us hold fast our profession.

15 For we have not an high priest

which cannot be touched

with the feeling of our infirmities;

but was in all points tempted

like as we are, yet without sin.

16 Let us therefore come boldly

unto the throne of grace,

that we may obtain mercy,

and find grace to help

in time of need.”  Hebrews 14:14-16

If you know Jesus, rejoice in His love, grace and provision for us!  If you don’t know Him, you can!  He is calling today, if you will but hear and heed His call to repent of your sin and trust in His substitutionary, atoning sacrifice for my sin and yours!  Amen!!!

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:

if any man hear my voice, and open the door,

I will come in to him,

and will sup with him,

and he with me.”  Revelation 3:20

 “For I delivered unto you first of all

that which I also received,

how that Christ died for our sins

according to the scriptures;

4 And that he was buried,

and that he rose again the third day

according to the scriptures:

5 And that he was seen…” 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

Amen and Amen!!!