The greatest love of your life should be the Lord Jesus. Stop and tell Him today how much you love Him! Then tell the ones you love how much you love them. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!!
John 3:16 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.
Happy Valentines Day
February 14, 2016John, the Beloved
February 13, 2016John was called to be one of the 12 disciples the same time as his brother, James. He was a fisherman also. He was called “the disciple who Jesus loved” in John 21:20-24.
He was the only one of the 12 who was not martyred.
Peter, James and John had a special relationship with the Lord because many times the Bible talks about those three to the exclusion of the other disciples. They were with Christ on the mount of transfiguration. They (along with Andrew) were with Him for the healing of Jairus’ daughter, and were also the inner circle of prayer warriors in the Garden of Gethsemane.
John wrote 5 books of the New Testament, John, First, Second and Third John and also penned the book of the Revelation. All written by the power of the Holy Spirit as is true of all the scriptures. He never named himself in the books that he wrote but referee to himself as the disciple.
John was exiled to the isle of Patmos and wrote some of the Books from there. He lived a long life and it is unknown where or when he died although there is much speculation about his death.
The study of the lives of the disciples gives us many examples of how we should live as Chistians. The Bible tells of their weaknesses as well as their strengths and shows they were men just as we are, with a love and service for the Lord Jesus Christ. It should inspire us to do all we can for the Lord while we have the time and energy.
John 21:22 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.
James, Son of Zebedee
February 12, 2016Matthew 4:21
And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.
James, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus, was also a fisherman like Andrew and Peter. He had a rough temperament and history tells us that fishermen were of the lower class of people in that day. He and his brother, John were called “sons of thunder”. He also left his occupation immediately and followed Jesus.
He became one of the disciples that was closest to Jesus and was present at some of the miracles that many of the other disciples did not see.
He preached boldly and was outspoken and was beheaded by Herod. James was the first of the 12 to be martyred.
Andrew, Fisherman
February 11, 2016Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist before he was a disciple of Jesus. Andrew, like his brother Peter, was a fisherman by trade, meaning that he was an outdoorsman and must have been very physically fit. He was exposed to the conditions and had learned a trade that was also physically demanding.
Andrew and Simon were called by Jesus when they were fishing. They left their nets and followed Him leaving everything behind.
Andrew brought others to Christ, his brother Peter before Jesus made them disciples and the the little boy who had five loaves and two fishes.
Andrew was a great example of what we should be as followers of Jesus.
John 1:40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.
Simon Peter
February 10, 2016The Bible gives an account of how Jesus chose His disciples. In Mark 1:16 and 17 Simon and Andrew are chosen.
They were just common men, brothers, who earned their living catching fish. Jesus told them to follow Him and they would become fishers of men.
Simon was a impetuous man, bold, boisterous had a temper. Jesus changed his name to Peter. Peter was always putting his foot in his mouth but one thing about Peter was that when Jesus told them (Peter and Andrew) to “follow me” they simply walked away and left everything they had without a second thought.
Peter also was the disciple who denied Jesus 3 times and wept bitterly over his betrayal of his Savior. Even with all his faults and sins, Peter became one of the greatest witnesses. He was the first one to preach on the day of Pentecost after the coming of the Holy Spirit and he was the first one to proclaim Christ to a Gentile. He was one of the boldest apostles of all. He willingly suffered persecution, imprisonment, beatings, and even rejoiced at the fact that he was worthy to suffer disgrace for the Lord‘s sake.
Jesus changed the life of an ordinary man into one who became a great witness for the Lord. Jesus is still changing lives today and through the power of the Holy Spirit we too can become great witnesses for Him.
Mark 1:16-17 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
Worry
February 9, 2016SOS Events is blessed to have many volunteers to help in the ministry. Our Senior Servant ladies are a good example of some of those people. Knowing that everyday we share something on the blog, some of the ladies bring little sayings to share with others. Thank you Nancy for the following saying:
“Worry is like a rocking chair–it give you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere.”
The Bible says: 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Do It Now
February 8, 2016James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
The Bible says that our life here on earth is short and implies that death is unpredictable. How true. That is why we must take advantage of every moment we have.
The most important thing is to be ready. Do you think you have time and are waiting to be saved? Don’t wait any longer. Today may be your last opportunity to ask Jesus to forgive you.
Have unresolved problems in a relationship? Tomorrow may be to late. Restore your broken friendship today.
Things to do you have been putting off until a more convenient time? Do it now.
Give your spouse, child or friend a hug today and tell them how much you love and appreciate them. You have today. Don’t waste it.
Are You Sitting?
February 7, 2016Could a mariner sit idle if he heard the drowning cry? Could a doctor sit in comfort and just let his patients die? Could a fireman sit idle, let men burn and give no hand? Can you sit at ease in Zion with the world around you damned?”
Leonard Ravenhill
People around us are dying without Christ. We need to stop sitting and start witnessing. All of us can pray for the lost and we can had out a tract. Most of us have opportunities to witness to someone, a delivery man, a wrong number on the phone, a person in the grocery store. Look for people to tell about Jesus. When you get to heaven, do not go in empty handed? Many Christians have never won anybody to Jesus in their lifetime. How sad. Do not be one of them. Tell someone about Jesus today.
Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
A Dogs Life
February 6, 2016“God help me be the person my dog thinks I am.” This is a church sign with a lot of truth.
If you have a dog, you feed him, provide shelter, love him, watch that he is comfortable and he or she is your companion and friend.
A dog is loyal, loves you no matter what, is waiting and rejoices when you come home, is a true friend.
Our relationship with God should be the same. He takes care of us, provides food and shelter, loves us, watches over us and is always our companion and friend.
We should take a lesson from our pets. We should love God with all our heart, be loyal, watch for the Lord to come back and rejoice in His presence.
Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all my mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
True Friends
February 5, 2016Yesterday we were reminded of some of our friends on Facebook.
SOS ministry is blessed to have many friends. Senior Servants meets once a month and 15 to 20 ladies come, work and fellowship. These ladies are true friends and we are thankful for each one.
The volunteers who work at events, on the property and our staff and missionaries are also our true friends.
Our families are our closest friends, but there is One Friend who is the best friend of all and wants to be your friend also. He is the Lord Jesus Christ. This Friend is with us at all times. When we are awake, asleep, in joy and sorrow, in sickness and in health. He promised never to leave or forsake us. What a Friend we have in Jesus!
Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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