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To Quit or Not to Quit.

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We stumble into sin.  All of us do.  For some, the sins are far less frequent than they are for others.  Let’s be real, some sins seem bit a speck of dust compared with the sins of other people.  But the bond is broken between the sinner and God.  The fear, pain and humiliation is just as real no matter the sin.

Many times the temptation comes to just quit trying.  It’s a real and vivid part of being a Christian.  But many don’t give up.  Why?

Because they consider that it is better to be caught trying to obey.  Because they consider that it is preferable to be least in the Kingdom of God than to fall into judgment.  And because they realize that they have walked some distance before this day, and are determined to walk a few steps farther.  Yeah, the call of Jesus is that compelling and sweet.

But the singular reason why they get up and try again is that they have become convinced about one truth.  GOD CANNOT LIE!

Really?

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You say, “All this God stuff is too complicated”.  Nice try, but the Gospel is actually very very simple:  repent or die.  Jesus paid the price for your sins.  Accept His sacrifice and honor Him by living the godly life His power offers,  or perish as a sinner.

You say, “How can I believe in what can’t be seen, heard or felt?  You expect far too much”.  Really?  Is that your excuse?  Don’t you realize how foolish those words are?

So, you’ve never felt the heat of the sun?  You’ve never laughed, cried, or sat silently pondering?  You have never seen someone live a godly life (even if just in passing)?   You’ve never seen selfless sacrifice?  You’ve never “just knew” that morning or night would appear?   You’ve never heard the words, “I love you” spoken?  You don’t know about death?  You’ve never seen how hard creatures struggle to stay alive?  And you don’t know the difference between a lie and a truth?  How shallow are we suppose to believe you are?

We could fill up every place on earth, heaven and the universe with the “proof” you say you’ve never seen.  The sad thing is, you’d still find reason to disagree.  Yeah, I’ve seen that already.

The Most

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What’s that mean, “The Most”?  The most daring?  The most alluring?  The most powerful?  The shiniest?  The longest?  The quickest?  The most.  Define it any way you can.  But there is a “MOST” that will escape our ability to define.

Jesus is the Son of The Most High God.  What’s that mean?  It means He’s the MOST.  “Well”, some might say, “He is the Son, there is still the Living God above Him”.  I would respond that such words show a distinct lack of understanding regarding the Love of God for His Holy Son, and the nature of God.  And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”  God isn’t just “ok” with Jesus.  He has given everything over to His Son. 

Those who hate the Son, hate the Father as well.  Those who lack a relationship with the Father will not have one with the Son either.  There is no separation between the Father and the Son.  Why is this important?  Because, curiously enough, the world speaks of marvelous things and calls them “most”.   But you’ll never hear the world speak of Jesus in those terms.  God speaks of “MOST” and refers to His Son. 

 

I know what this does to other religions.  I know what these words mean to all other views of religions.  There is one religion, one most, one salvation, one Father, one Jesus, one Holy Spirit, one body of believers marked out by the Lord Himself, and one salvation.  I don’t say this to gain anything.  I say this because God, the Father, has said so Himself.  

 

I can’t possibly care what you think of me for saying so.  Go hammer that out with God the Father.  Right about now, there’d be a fight on the school play ground.  But you can’t fight the Lord of Life.  You’re not even close to His “Play Ground” yet.  And frankly, when you get there, there won’t be an ounce of fight left in you.  But there is sure to be “weeping and gnashing of teeth”.

 

By His Grace.

“You looking for me”?

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Most people don’t understand. The moment you’re old enough to be accountable for your actions you have a ticket straight to hell. If you want to bend the natural progression of things you need to seek heaven with all your heart and soul and mind and body.

The hounds of hell have found you! They know your name and where you live. And they will never say, ” we didn’t realize you didn’t understand. So we’ll give you a second chance. Go ahead now, run as fast as you can see if you can get away”.

They are patient, they are relentless, they are blood thirsty for your very soul, they do not sleep nor do they care about your personal desire.  They simply sit and wait for you to come home. There is no pity in them. Does the Eagle cry as it eats the screaming rabbit?

Most people sleep in their understanding of what lay ahead. But they’re sleeping will not delay nor avoid the truth. The only way out is to cause a different future.

Jesus alone has the keys to heaven and hell. I’m telling you what is true it is not speculation, it is not opinion, it is the very word of the living God. Turn to Jesus in faith and beg for salvation. Then be ready to spend the rest of your life here proving that you want him. He also stands willing and ready for you; to forgive your sins.  The question is do you want him to?

A reason we can all understand

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George didn’t want go to go the family reunion with his parents this year.  He was 18 now, and completely able to cook for himself.  His dad thought it would be a good oportunity for his awesome son to prove himself before having to strike out on his own.  Mom thought differently.  Go figure.

Mom reminded George about all the wonderful people that would be there, no effect.  She mentioned the zip lines, water park, and fishing boat.  Still nuttin.  She tried that ole mommy standby guilt trip.  George just laughed.  Then mom pulled out the big gun.  “Your great uncle George will be there.  He’s flying in from Russia tomorrow”.  George had heard great stories about the man he was named after, but he had never met him.  This announcement caused George to pause and consider.  But, in the end of consideration, selfishness won.  George waved goodbye as his parents the next day.

There’s no need to tell you about the things George experienced while his parents were gone.  You see, George is determined to become “someone”.  So his exploits alone would be quite bland to most.  No headlines here folks.  However, when mom and dad came home they had exploits enough to make up for George’s monotone life. 

Seems uncle George was a massive hit at the reunion.  He showed up in a limousine.   He had 5 body guards, 2 male attendants, and a helicopter flew in just in case something pressing came up.

Uncle George split the darkness around the camp fire with tales of war, intrigue, customs of Russia, and all these tales were made to come alive by the man’s marvelous accent.  What a time his parents had!  And they talked about it for hours. 

They told their son that “he” had asked about him.  And when they explained about the need to go it alone, Uncle just got this weird little smile on his face.  “I was in great hopes of meeting the boy.  I have some gifts I wanted to give him personally.  And I have purchased some land in his name.  No matter.  I will hopefully meet him some day”.

It didn’t take but a moment for the regret to sink into George’s heart.  But it took some years to depart.  His uncle was killed the next month in a political assassination.  The gifts, gone.  The land, gone.  But, most of all, the great man George never met, gone.

What does this story mean?  It means, simply, that we talk and talk about the glories of Jesus.  But you’re intent on staying here.  There is one twist, however, that can’t be made from the story.  You will see Him.  But you won’t be allowed to enter if you don’t accept His gift by faith now.  Won’t you PLEASE come with us as we assend the Hill of the Lord!

By His Grace.

The Command of Yearning

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It has been popular to attribute the entirety of salvation to the work of God.  In one fashion this is absolute and true.  For He alone is to be desired.  He alone is Righteous, pure, and eternal.  What lacks, quite often, in this formulation of thought regarding the entirety of salvation, is the work of man.

It is reserved by the Rule of God that man should play an essential part in his own salvation.  It is given to man to yearn for God.  This is the part we are commanded to play in the salvation of our souls.  And this is the very part that is horribly lacking among men.  If it is commanded and is lacking what shall be the outcome of those who rebel against this commandment of God?

Men prefer to yearn for the things of this world.  These are lazy in their approach and shall not receive blessing.  And because of this worldly yearning heaven will not be granted to them.  The Righteousness of God does not inhabit the wickedness associated with the things of this world.

Therefore let us put aside all the yearning after the things of this world and fall on our faces to learn what it means to yearn after the Holiness, Righteousness, Purity, and Godly Love which waits to embrace every soul who will humble themselves and seek His face with that commanded yearning.