THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER

Is the grass always greener on the other side of the fence? We humans seem to think so. In another handful of hours we will witness the remarkable annual transition from one year to another. Remarkable? Really?

2020 was and continues to be a highly eventful year. Not just for Americans here in the land of the free. The events that unfolded, and the almost lemming like global reaction points to biblical prophesy of the end times and the formation of a One World Government. Observers have long been watching the germination of this seed planted many years ago.

For our tiny ministry 2020 started out in wonderful fashion as we were blessed to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in three assisted living facilities. The best part is that our Lord opened the door so that all were being preached on the Lord's Day, Sunday. These communities of precious souls often found that it was next to impossible to arrange for transportation to and from a local church for Sunday Services. The answer was simple and straight forward. Lets bring the church to these communities of heroes of humanity. God is good!

In March, news arrived of a terrible virus that had escaped from China and its spread was astounding, and global! Just before Easter, all of our ALF's {Assisted Living Facilities} locked the doors preventing entry even to the immediate family. The PHYSICAL well being of those inside was of paramount import. What about their SPIRITUAL well being?? The physical is temporary, the Spiritual is FOREVER!

Prayers work. God is ever so Merciful and LOVING. It was His will to open the doors to a solution that would penetrate even the most robust wall or barrier. RADIO. Not only did our Lord open that door, He also directed us to sources and supplies and arranged for us the most simple manner to accomplish a full church service all from the contents of a suitcase.

By Easter, we had all the tools we needed and the first test was at a Baptist Church in Jay, Florida as Pastor Brian broadcast a first full sermon to the ears of passionate believers gathered in automobiles in the church parking lot. This was the spark that we needed to continue serving those communities of senior citizens in the comfort of their own homes and in their own secured communities every Sunday since. We did not have to enter the buildings. we could punch right through with a good signal and the Gospel message delivered.

God was not done. He opened yet another door adding our FOURTH facility where the Lord's Day Sunday message is delivered to the ears of yet another community of followers of our precious Lord Jesus. Thank-You Father, Thank-You Jesus, Thank-You Holy Spirit, AMEN

Those of you who have not yet received the gift of Grace by calling on the name of Jesus [the only door to the Kingdom of God] might want to blow the dust off of your Bible, if you own one, and begin a study of 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4, verses 13 thru 17. This is a good place to start. The Gospel according to John, Romans Chapter 10, The book of Ephesians, Daniel, Revelation, all great eye opening measurements of where we all are presently as it relates to God's mighty plan falling into place. It is important to remember, all of that which is heading our way is not chaos. It is God's perfect plan finally falling into place!!

Ask Jesus to come into you. Save you. Cleanse you. Ask Him to show you the way. When that day arrives, waste no time finding a church of Godly, Bible Preaching souls that will introduce you to a wondrous and beautiful new life in Christ!

The New Year is almost here. What do you think? Do you suppose that the grass will indeed be greener in 2021? If you have the Holy Spirit inside you FAITH will do all the rest. Let God be your constant focus.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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HE LEADS AS WE FOLLOW

"The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." [Deu 31:8]

Among many commitments throughout our Bibles is this, this promise, this TRUTH that our Lord God is a God of His word. Countless times He delivered. Countless times our faith failed us. To our minds that which the Lord set out for us was reckoned to be to hard, to dangerous, to costly to our selves. Man has short attention spans, not unlike sheep.

Remember when Moses attended to God on the mountain as the TEN COMMANDMENTS were inscribed by the Lord himself. When Moses returned the Israelite's had made and were worshiping a Golden Calf and were committing the most gross sins before the idol. Remember too that God almost ended everyone and He would have if Moses had not prayed that He not do so!

Then [Moses] said to Him, "If Your presence does not go with us, do not lead us up from here.--I know, O LORD, that a man's way is not in himself, Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps. --The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way. -- When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong, Because the LORD is the One who holds his hand. [Exo 33:15, Jer 10:23 , Psa 37:23-24]

Describing this trait of man who has a natural default in his sin laden body to revert into himself, Asaph wrote in Psa 73:23-24;  Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand.  With Your counsel You will guide me, And afterward receive me to glory.

It is through child-like FAITH that we find that Holy ordained committal which we need to follow Jesus....no matter the price!

In the Winter of Saint Paul's earthly life he left us this beautiful gem to be our Lode Star that guides the needle of our spiritual compass;   "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,  nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." [Rom 8:38-39]

As He leads......will you follow?

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THE LORD IS NEAR

 

Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. [Php 4:5]

It does not take a rocket scientist or a Phd in Bible studies to realize that things are getting ugly all around the world. If we thought for a moment that all the negative changes are here in the U.S., we would be horribly wrong. Right before our eyes we are witnessing the universal separation, the division, if you will, of the SHEEP and the GOATS. The Lord's will is plainly seen.

There are many "so-called" experts in the study of Eschatology (study of the last things and times) who have bushel baskets loaded with predictions and bonafides as to the when and where the taking away will occur and the Great Tribulation to follow. Be assured beloved, they don't know!! The only one who does know is the FATHER. He is not talking. He has, however, given us enough information in scripture that we can with assurance identify that we are indeed in the SEASON of the end times right now! Of this, there is little doubt. The sound of the SHOFAR, the TRUMPET can come at any time. Are you ready?

The Apostle Paul writes:

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.  For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.  For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.  For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.  Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.  Therefore comfort one another with these words. [1Th 4:13-18]

We have to be sober and alert. Our walk with the Lord must be consistent, constant, and sincere. Those who "Thump the Bible" on Sunday mornings and then hit the Bars and gambling halls the other 6 days are in for a terrible surprise when HE comes!

He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming quickly." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. - Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless,- abstain from every form of evil.  Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass. [Rev 22:20-2Pe 3:14-1Th 5:22-24]

Today, right now is NOT the time to be complacent. Those who snooze will loose. If you do not have a direct, personal and full time love affair with Jesus our Savior, you really need to get RIGHT....right now! When we least expect Him to come, He will be here.

...be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. [Jas 5:8]

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HIS LEADERSHIP NEVER VARIES

 

He led them also by a straight way, To go to an inhabited city. [Psa 107:7]

Can you even imagine? One day, there you are just minding your own business, shepherding a large flock of sheep, and Almighty GOD introduces you to HIS new assignment through a burning bush! Your life and job description is changed in an instant. Welcome to the new life of a man named Moses.

"He found him in a desert land, And in the howling waste of a wilderness; He encircled him, He cared for him, He guarded him as the pupil of His eye.  (11)  "Like an eagle that stirs up its nest, That hovers over its young, He spread His wings and caught them, He carried them on His pinions.  (12)  "The LORD alone guided him, And there was no foreign god with him. [Deu 32:10-12] The Creator not only anointed Moses for the mission, He also filled Moses with all that he would need to fully accomplish the will of the Master.

Oh yes, there were others whom God selected to be the Mighty Tool fitting nicely in the hands of our Sovereign. "Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, And all the remnant of the house of Israel, You who have been borne by Me from birth And have been carried from the womb;  (4)  Even to your old age I will be the same, And even to your graying years I will bear you! I have done it, and I will carry you; And I will bear you and I will deliver you. [Isa 46:3-4]

Then there was David. A young shepherd of the sheep who happened to be very good with a sling and a stone! King David he would be anointed, leading and authoring many, many soul nourishing missives. The 23rd Psalm being one of his greatest; He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.  (4)  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. [Psa 23:3-4]

"And the LORD will continually guide you, And satisfy your desire in scorched places, And give strength to your bones; And you will be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail."[Isa 58:11] - Isaiah, Oh my, what a prophet. Mighty, unwavering, filled with the Spirit of the Lord!! Following the lead of He who created and actively oversees the smallest to the largest even unto today!

For such is God, Our God forever and ever; He will guide us until death.-- "Behold God .... Who is a teacher like Him? [Psa 48:14--Job 36:22]

WHO INDEED?

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