“When the train goes through a tunnel and the world becomes dark, do you jump out? Of course not. You sit still and trust the engineer to get you through.” Corrie ten Boom
Proverbs 3:5&6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
This past week, Rick, Grace and Evie (son-in-law and 2 daughters) helped Carolyn Curtis paint the inside of her home. It was a long tedious job and took an entire week before the job was completed but the work and effort was entirely worth it. The transformation of the home after many years is amazing. A job well done.
When we meet Jesus, He will look at the work we have done for Him here on earth. Will His comment be to you, “Well done, thy faithful servant” or “Depart from me I never knew you”?
Born again Christians have a responsibility to Him to obey and do the work He has called us to do. Unsaved people sometimes do “good works” thinking that is enough to get them into heaven. When I stand before Him, I want to hear, Well Done. How about you?
Matthew 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Matthew 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Remembering 9/11/01 today, 15 years later. Right after that terrible day for all Americans, our churches were full, people prayed and ask God for help and safety and now, sadly, we as a nation have forgotten and turned back to complacency and prayerlessness. We need to turn back to God and become a “Christian” Nation again as our founding fathers intended. The Constitution says, “Freedom of religion” not freedom from religion. Pray for the USA.
2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Federal court judge Carlton Reeves, appointed by Obama, has ordered the marching band of Brandon High School (Mississippi) to remove the hymn, “How Great Thou Art”, from its half-time show. Everyday our Christian freedoms are being taken away in America.
This coming election is so important because the judges make decisions that effect our lives. The new president will appoint one to four new Suoreme Court Justices in the next few years. Study the issues and realize it is not just the president you are voting for but even more important who is elected will appoint these Judges. We must not allow any more of our freedoms to be taken away.
Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
This photo was taken 36 years ago today. Congratulations to Wil and Danielle Slater. They were both only 18 years old and have stayed true to one another and have served the Lord together through many years of happiness and trials. It is a great blessing to see marriages that endure the test of time.
There is another marriage that Christians can look forward to that will last for eternity and that is the “marriage supper of the Lamb”. That is when the bridegroom, Jesus, takes His bride “the church” to be His. The church is all New Testiment Christians who have trusted in Jesus to be their Savior. What a glorious wedding feast that will be. Are you going to the Wedding?
Revelation 19:9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
A Hurricane Is passing through our area in Florida and things can get a little frightening. Total darkness with no electricity during the night. Strange sounds of thunder, lightning and trees blowing against the house. That is when everything is out of our control and the only one you can trust in is God. Total dependence on Him for peace and safety.
Storms in life are like that, also. Sometimes things seem dark and frightening. The feeling of helplessness because things are beyond our control. Just like the hurricane, the only One we can turn to is the Lord.
Psalms 91:2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Sometimes events cannot be held because of stormy weather and yesterday was one of those days in Florida. A tropical storm shut the Wednesday, Flea Market down so no decisions for Christ. We get disappointed when our plans get changed and things don’t go the way we plan, but that is the time to remember that God is in control and He knows our heart.
So our team didn’t get to witness but, a lot of office work got done. So we are Praising the Lord for His goodness.
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
This is the final true story of children’s answers to prayer, however, there are many more that could be shared as God delights in the simple faith of children.
When Tom’s daughter, Allison, was small she was excited to go to the fireworks on 4th of July. Not wanting to disappoint her Tom drove to the busy park where the fireworks were to be displayed. There was not a parking place to be had in that crowded area that evening. He circled round several times without success.
Alison told her Dad that Jesus would find them a parking place. Tom looked in the rear view mirror and watched as Allison prayed this prayer, “Dear Jesus, my Daddy needs a parking place. Would you please give him one.”
Just then a man knocked on the window and asked Tom if he had any children in the car. Tom answered, “Yes, my daughter.”
The man said, “Every year we save a parking place for someone with a child, pull under our carport.” God hears and answers prayer.
Matthew 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
What do these 3 things have in common? They are all answers to a child’s prayer. For the next three days you will be able to find out how God answers prayer of a little child.
When Diana’s son, Anthony, was very young he went shopping with his Mom. It is typical for a child to want something at a store and he saw this beautiful balloon. He wanted it but money was short then and Diana told him they didn’t have money for the balloon.
“Why don’t you ask Jesus for the balloon?” his mother told him. So Anthony prayed and did ask Jesus for the balloon.
When the mail came there was a letter from Diana’s Mom with one dollar in it. Just enough for Anthony’s balloon. They went and brought the balloon. A little boy’s prayer was answered even before he asked because the letter was mailed days before.
Matthew 7:11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
Many people are watching the summer Olympics and cheer on their favorite person or team. The Bible has a lot to say about the Christian life being like a sports activity, however, does not endorse the Olymics as they honored false gods. Wrestling, boxing, racing, archery just to name a few sporting events mentioned in the Bible. Are you in the Christian race?
2 Timothy 2:5, Philippians-3-14, 1-Corinthians-9-24 &25
Hebrews 12:1-2 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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