Monthly Archives: March 2011

But for the Grace of God

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I was pondering those who yell at every little thing. Somehow they think their yelling will solve the problem. Then the thought came, “But for the Grace of God, there go I”.

I am not being pestered by anyone 24 hours a day. I don’t have a spouse who comes home and blackens my eyes. I don’t have any friends who advocate violence and sinful behavior. And I have many moments to refine my behavior to better reflect my Lord Jesus.

If this weren’t my case I would likely act like those who become ineffective.

By His Grace.

Way Too Much Information.

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In days past there was no mass media.  A man lived and prayed according to the knowledge he had.  He helped who came his way and did what he could in his own little corner of life.  It is not the same today in regard to media and knowledge.  But man has not changed.

While we listen to the media and hear from our friends of a massive turmoil in this world, let’s remember something.  One way to win over an opponent is to swamp him with so much to defend that he cannot focus on the singular attack which will pronounce him defeated.  You are no different than cain or able (or any other man), in that you are a singular human.  We war with what we have, not what we are yelled at to respond to. 

Focus your attention on those things which you can effect in a positive manner.  dispel the call for praying and giving for every worthy need.  Though God is able to grant us far more than we can even imagine, we are still warriors placed on a certain plot of ground.  Do not let this world confuse you with the myriad of requests you now hear.  Keep your focus on Jesus and do what He gives you to do.  He knows we are limited.  Keep your hope fresh and do not waver in your faith.  Isn’t our faith the object the enemy is trying to defeat?

By His Grace.

Each New Day

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Embracing a new day means opportunity.  We have a chance to think a million thoughts.  We have the chance to do thousands of things.  We get to experience this “place of testing” once again.  And we are allowed one more moment to look hard for the God who created us. 

Embracing the end of our new day means we have opportunity.  We have a chance to look back at the important thoughts we had.  We have the result of thousands of things we did.  We sum up our experience in this “Place of Testing”.  And we are allowed to look back over our shoulder to see if the God who made us was located by us. 

These days will end.  We all die.  And we have the promise, by He who cannot lie, that Jesus will return to gather His people to Himself.  I tell you a truth.  There will be a day of deep regret for most.  They did not consider Jesus worthy of their million thoughts.  They did not do the things God demands of all men.  Their experience of this “Place of Testing” was numbed by materialism, pride, drugs, and all manner of pleasure seeking.  And they will find the God who made them without preparation for that monumental Appearance.

If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?  It’s your day.  Do as you please.  But there is One who owns every day.  And you are treading on His turf.  Consider with a sober mind.

By His Grace.

The Closing Net

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As we see events closing in on the world, which are forcing them into the valley of decision, we also see people living their lives as though nothing were happening.  I’m amazed to watch this happening as God foretold.  He said that He would send all manner of difficulties upon man that they would have a chance to turn to Him.  But He said that they would never forsake the work of their hands.  God is absolutely true, wise, eternal, Holy, and able to direct the paths of men into His will. 

Where do you stand in relation to God?  If you’ve accepted His salvation in Christ Jesus and are actively listening to be willingly led by God’s will, then good.  But if you’re ignoring the signs of this age, you’re in for a horrible surprise shortly.  Can’t you feel the net close in around you?  haven’t you heard of the horrors abroad?  Don’t you see the rulers gather together to plot their own kingdoms?  Why doesn’t the rising cost of living cause you alarm?  And this is just the beginning. 

You have heard people warn of the end of the world.  And you’ve heard others laugh at such talk.  And yet you do nothing regarding your relationship to the One who made you.  Your only concern is that you survive.  How long will you be able to survive?  And what does survival in the body you now inhabit mean?  That you get to live a few more minutes than the majority of those who will appear at the throne of God with you? 

Look around.  It’s here.  The end is quickly becoming apparent. 

By His Grace.

The Place of Shadows.

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He prepares a table for His people in the midst of their enemies.

What we are and what we have belongs to Jesus.  This is not eternity, though we float under His gaze.  This is the place of shadows.  What we see, hear, taste, feel, and think are but shadows of what is True.  There is a place of Truth.  And to that place we all will enter.  Right now we live in a place of testing.  Do you love God and His things?  Or are you taken in by all the shadows.  Do you love the world more than you love God?  If so, you will be horribly disappointed when you appear before Him.

Repent of all things ungodly and seek His lovely face while you live in this place of shadows.  If you wait till death it will be too late to prove your allegiance. 

By His Grace.

What and Who Am I?

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I am a Christian. That is to mean I am one who accepts the gift of God in the forgiveness of Christ Jesus’ sacrifice. And, there is within me, a willingness to forsake everything the world holds dear for the glory of God the Father through Jesus’ work in me.

I am a fool being transformed by the Lord of Life. He set me free of many sins which would otherwise have sent me to certain death come the day of Judgment. And what remains; the accusations of sins past, present, and future will be forgiven by the Father because of Jesus.

What I have is His. What He promises is mine, for He cannot lie.

By HIs Grace.