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The Two Fold Message

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The Gospel is a two fold message of promises from God, through Christ Jesus, to all men.  On one hand, and first, is the message of sure death.  This is to be delivered to the world with all wisdom and courage.  It is the message of God to those who are already judged because they have not believed in the One and Only True God through Jesus’ sacrifice.  They will hate this message.  And they will desire to destroy anyone who brings it to their ears.

The other side of the message of God is that of mercy and tenderness.  And this is to be delivered to everyone who humbles themselves under the Mighty hand of God.  In this message are rebukes, for the heart of man is desperately wicked and must be caused to submit to the Holy Will of God.  But even in the rebukes we find the Mercy that flows from the Throne of He who is forever.

Do not listen to those who say God is love and He will accept every man.  Only that which is God will enter eternal life.  And to the measure that you have accepted God’s rule in your life, that measure of you will be allowed to enter His presence.  Nothing unholy will ever stand before the Lord of Life.  Only what God has built will last.  Submit yourselves to God and learn from Him.  The more you delay the less time you have left. 

Jesus Christ is the exact representation of the Holy Father.  And He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.  What was expected of the servants of God from the beginning still remains as an expectation of His servants today.  Man has watered down this message.  But God remains the same. 

By His Grace.

The Sand Storm

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A sandstorm (Haboob) approaching Al Asad, Iraq...

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Few who read this, including me, have ever endured a deadly sand storm.  But many have stood on the shore of the ocean and felt the sting of sand as the wind drove it like needles onto their skin.  So I ask you to imagine a storm of sand such as is in the great deserts.  An all-consuming froth of tiny grains of rock blacking out the sky and choking the life out of any animal or man caught within it.

To open your eyes in such a storm is to become blind.  To leave your ears uncovered is to dig sand out of them for days.  To allow yourself to breathe it in is certain death.  For once the tiny rocks enter they will not be expelled.  The storm will fill every possible crevice of your clothing.  And your sense of direction will be obliterated.  If you care caught out in the open you are dead.

This world is so filled with corruption, greed, hatred, envy, immorality, and godlessness, that it is a constant sandstorm of wickedness.  And the death of those who think they live there is a blindness to the Lord of Life.  They cannot see for their eyes are caked with the unholy.  They cannot hear because their ears are impacted with lies.  They have no breath of eternal life in them because there is no room in their lungs for His breath.  The wickedness of this world has filled every possible crevice of their lives.  And they cannot tell you the way home.  While in this state of affairs, they are dead.  They are not walking dead.  They are already dead to the Lord.

He alone is able to rescue from this storm of death.  And all who allow their hearts to call out to Jesus for help will receive it.  The more you call, the more you will receive.  For the Lord is merciful, patient, and gentle with those who desire to live.

By His Grace.

“Ah Hah! A Battle!”

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Florida Water Moccasin Agkistrodon piscivorus ...

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“Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” 

There is something wonderous I have seen within those who carry the testimony of Jesus.  I saw it, myself, in a quarry in Arkansas years ago.  I can tell you I didn’t understand the significance of it then.  But I surely do now!

We went there to go swimming.  The water below was clear and clean.  And the cliffs around were steep and high.  A Marine who went with us decided to jump in.  Leave valor to the Marines! 

As he entered the water the splash captured the attention of one who was not with us.  And as he swam to the other side we watched with fear as a water moccasin followed his wake.  I threw a stone to frighten the snake away from the Marine.  But instead of being startled and moving away from the attack, the snake sped up toward where the stone had splashed in.  There was no fear in that snake.  His response was immediate and forceful.  When threatened, as I perceived the rock would convey, the snake laughed in his mind and thought: “Ah hah!  A battle!”

We who contain the testimony of Jesus will certainly feel the same way.  Who will threaten and with what?  He is our Lord.  In His hand is life!  Who shall we fear?

By His Grace.

Proof.

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What shall be said?  The proof of the Lord is within me.  And there are thousands who demand that I provide this proof for them to examine.  I will say this:

I have not received the raising of the dead from the Lord.  I have not touched a man and made his injury healed.  I have not raised an iron axe head from the bottom of a river.  I have not built an altar and watched the fire of God consume the offering and the water.  I have not walked on water.  I have not walked through the sea on dry land.  My clothes have not been turned whiter than any laundry can cause them to be.  I have not been in prison for the name of the Lord.  And what I have not done is far greater a list than what I have accomplished in His name.

Does that mean I do not have His blessing?  Look at the words of this blog and make up your own mind.  I am not a smart man.   But my God is all wisdom.  He has done all the things I have not, in the way of righteousness.  And He is quite able to do far more than I can ever think to ask of Him. 

One thing I have done that gives me pause to gasp.  I have believed on the One and Only Son of God, Jesus!  And this is all I need.  Let them ask for proof from me.  I will render the answer by saying that the Lord is Good, His promises are true, there is no shadow of turning in Him, and that He has prepared the Way for anyone who will risk all to follow Him.  There is your proof.  Give all you have to Jesus, venture to believe with all you are.  Submit to the Lord of Life, and remain under His Lordship.  Then, after 30 years, come back and tell me I have no proof at all.  And if you do not do this, then you have no right to challenge my proof.  The evidence is time, humility, and service to the Lord God.  If you want it, there it is.  Prove me wrong!  The burden of proof rests on the head of the accuser.

By His Grace.

My God! And My Lord!

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My King cannot be deterred; the end remains before His face. 

I will stand with the strength of my God. 

And I will stand as 10,000 men! 

He is God. 

And by His Grace, I am His. 

 The strength of His Holy hand is not pushed back by the will of man. 

He is. 

He will forever be. 

And all that is His will last forever. 

This is God. 

And, through His promise, I am His. 

Thus I will praise Him forever.

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There is a great gladness among those who have been blessed to know the Lord.  This gladness does not come from ourselves.  And it can not diminished by anyone who rails against the faith.  This same gladness has allowed many men to face horrible conditions and survive with praise and joy on their lips.  Though the world may take the life from our bodies, they cannot touch this joy!   They were torn apart by lions, but gave praise to God.  They were sawn in two, yet praised He who Lives Forever!  Prison could not stifle their lips!  Death has no hold on those who are His!  Sickness and trouble are not tools of sorrow for those who believe Him.  Poverty and lowly position are not to become your master.  You are a child of the King of Life!  Stand with strength and muster your heart to believe!  You Are His!

The Lord has sworn an oath by Himself, and we know the Lord cannot lie.  He alone will redeem His bride.  And everyone of us, who are called by His name, will receive the joy that is His.  This receiving is not waiting for us when we arrive in heaven.  It is present NOW, if you will but receive it.  This joy is the power to overcome every possible trouble we encounter.  And fear is not from God!  Fear is the expectation of punishment.  And those who believe by the power of Christ are not taught to fear.  Timidness is not from God!  Strength and joy are the gifts He gives.  He calls us to stand like men and women who believe.  And what He demands He also gives the strength to accomplish.   God does not lie!  What He says is true.  And it will be accomplished!

Strengthen yourself.  Believe Him!  Lift up your head and receive His presence.  Why would you grovel like a worm when you know He has promised so very much more?  Bow to your knees, yes.  But do so with a glad heart, willing to listen and believe.  It is not His desire that His people be cast down.  This is to show doubt.  Do not doubt the Lord God Almighty!  He did not send His Son so that we could question His intent.  Believe and be saved!  And as you believe allow the Lord to be true within you. 

SHOUT WITH GREAT GLADNESS AND VIGOR!  YOU BELONG TO THE GOD OF LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By His Grace.