Shroud

O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us, what deeds you performed in their days, in the days of old: you with your own hand drove out the nations, but them you planted; you afflicted the peoples, but them you set free; for not by their own sword did they win the land, nor did their own arm save them, but your right hand and your arm, and the light of your face, for you delighted in them. You are my King, O God; ordain salvation for Jacob! Through you we push down our foes; through your name we tread down those who rise up against us. For not in my bow do I trust, nor can my sword save me. But you have saved us from our foes and have put to shame those who hate us. In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to your name forever. Psalms 44, 1 – 8 ESV 

In this Psalm,  King David reminds us to look to our Creator  and King for help at all times.  The Ancient of Days has left testimony from the Beginning.   If HE has done so  in your life, then tell it and live it.  Someone’s future or present may depend on it. If you haven’t seen HIS Mighty acts in your life, then ask HIM to open your eyes and then you open your heart to hear and receive  of HIM.  HE will do it. 

My friend,  HE still shows HIS Mighty acts and Glory  today.  HIS Right Hand is real, as I have witnessed it with my own eyes.  It wasn’t aything that I expected.  But I praise HIS NAME, for HE IS Faithful. For a full explanation of this miracle, see my first post or watch me explain it on youtube site: yo.utube/0dMLFJVD89g

Let us remind ourselves that GOD IS our help in time of trouble and at all times.  We should honor HIM always!  For HE IS Good and Worthy of ALL Praise. HE won’t leave you or forsake you. HE IS closer than a friend or brother.  You are the apple of HIS eye and you are HIS great delight. HE loves you enough to have sent HIS only begotten SON you offer HIMSELF for our Redemption. 

Great is HIS Faithfulness.   Look to HIM today. Cast your cares upon HIM because HE cares for you.  HE will take great pleasure in you and hold you as a child in HIS GREAT ARMS.

Be Blessed in CHRIST JESUS.  AMEN

The WORD of GOD IS Truth and Life.  I need not add anything to this post.  Please read and meditate on the following verses from the Bible.

My son, if you receive MY WORDS , And treasure MY commands within you, So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the LORD , And find the knowledge of GOD. For the LORD gives wisdom; From HIS mouth come knowledge and understanding; HE stores up sound wisdom for the upright; HE  IS a shield to those who walk uprightly; Proverbs 2:1‭-‬7 NKJV

Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the LORD , They would have none of MY counsel And despised MY every rebuke. Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way, And be filled to the full with their own fancies. For the turning away of the simple will slay them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them; But whoever listens to ME will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.”   Proverbs 1:29‭-‬33 NKJV

My son, do not forget MY law, But let your heart keep MY commands; For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of GOD and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge HIM, And HE shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones. Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine. My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD , Nor detest HIS correction; For whom the LORD loves HE corrects, Just as a father the son in  whom he delights. Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her. Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. She is  a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are  all who retain her. The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding HE established the heavens; By HIS knowledge the depths were broken up, And clouds drop down the dew. My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion; Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; For the LORD will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.  Proverbs 3:1‭-‬21‭, ‬23‭-‬26 NKJV

Be Blessed in JESUS NAME.  HE IS Alive and the Shroud  is real!

In  Psalms 118, verses 28 and 29, the Bible reads, ” Thou art my GOD, and I will praise thee: thou art my GOD, I will exalt thee.  O give thanks unto the LORD; for HE IS Good: HIS Mercy endureth forever.”

King David proclaims his loyalty to GOD and presents GOD’S Sovereignty and Praise before the people.  He acknowledges GOD’S WAY  as Good and emphasizes the extent that GOD has shown Mercy throughout the ages.( Psalm 119, verse 27).

King David  walked with the LORD and talked with the LORD regularly.( Psalm 90: 1  and Psalm 22: 1 – 2 )  He held to the horns of the altar. ( Psalm 118: 27.)

King David repented when he messed up and dealt with the consequences, yet still praised HIM. ( Psalm 32: 1, 5 ).  He knew of GOD’S  Goodness and Mercy and trusted that The HOLY SPIRIT  would guide him. ( Psalm 32: 8 ).

Testimony after testimony describe GOD’S Mercy, Love and Faithfulness throughout the ages.  For the Bible is full of this, as is so many lives today!  GOD IS the same yesterday, today and forever.

I have many testimonies of GOD’S Faithfullness over the years, as I am sure many of you do as well.  Lift HIM up today and share of GOD’S  Great work in your life.

I have posted a youtube video of GOD’S Long Arm testimony.  If you like you may view it, as it is posted now.

GOD IS GOOD!  HIS Mercy Endures Forever!

Lift your hands.

Lift your voice.

For HE IS WORTHY.

Praise HIM in the morning,  midday, and evening.

Great IS HIS Faithfullness and HIS Mercies are new each morning.

Thank YOU FATHER GOD, In JESUS SWEET and Mighty NAME.  Amen and Amen.

In the Book of Psalms,  King David, as he did in so many instances,  speaks and lives the truth regarding GOD’S Heart.

He speaks to GOD, his need, he acknowledges HIS Greatness and gives praise and thanksgiving for HIS Faithfulness unto HIS servant, David,  as well as all of HIS people.  He proclaims of the witness that the interceding of GOD will reveal to others that see and hear of it.  He proclaims that GOD surely hears,   answers and saves.  He also proclaims that every generation and people that acknowledge and receive HIM as LORD will have this same promise.  Oh what a Wonderful GOD we serve!

Be Blessed as you read the following verses from Psalm 69.

“But I am afflicted and in pain; let your salvation, O God, set me on high! I will praise the NAME of GOD with a song; I will magnify HIM with thanksgiving. This will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs. When the humble see it they will be glad; you who seek GOD, let your hearts revive. For the LORD hears the needy and does not despise HIS own people who are prisoners. Let heaven and earth praise HIM, the seas and everything that moves in them. For GOD will save Zion ( HIS Church) and build up the cities of Judah ( the land of GOD’S people), and people shall dwell there and possess it; the offspring of his servants shall inherit it, and those who love HIS NAME shall dwell in it.”  Psalms 69:29‭-‬36 ESV

HE IS with you always and will make a way when there seems to be no way and will let no one take that from you. Now you know why King David so boldly proclaimed these truths time after time after time.  He knew that GOD’S LONG ARM will save you.  Cry out to the ONE WHO Loves you and IS Able to Save.  For HE IS Faithful and Worthy to be Praised.  Thank YOU FATHER GOD.  We praise YOU and thank YOU in the NAME of our LORD JESUS.  Amen and Amen.

In the Gospel of John, Chapter 11, the story of Jesus’ friend Lazarus’ death and return to life is explained.  Please read.  l would like to talk about verses 11 – 15.  The Scripture  reads; ” Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may wake him out of sleep.  Then said HIS disciples ,  LORD,  if he sleep, he shall do well.  Howbeit JESUS spoke of his death: but they thought that HE had spoken of rest in sleep.  Then said JESUS unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.  And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent that you may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.”

The disciples of JESUS had seen the LORD do many miracles before this, but still yet, the LORD wanted to increase their faith by raising Lazarus from the dead.  Four days, Lazarus was dead in the grave and by the Word of JESUS CHRIST, he came walking out alive.  

This is the GOD that  we serve!  Nothing is impossible with GOD!  All Power is in HIS HAND. 

All the people whom JESUS ministered to by miracles , had already lost all hope prior to HIS arrival.  

The Bible says, that when  we are weak, HE IS Strong.  

We must learn to encourage each other to trust GOD.  Share a testimony to encourage someone who is down.  Encourage them to ask JESUS for help.  HE IS Faithful to hear and answer. 

Cry out to HIM as the blind man on the roadside.  Over and over, and louder and louder, so much so that the disciples wanted to silence him.  But JESUS  heard him and came to him, asking what he wanted from HIM.  He said LORD, I want to see.  The LORD healed him and made him whole.  This is  the LORD’S  desire, so that Glory could be given unto the FATHER and the SON.  

In the Gospel of John, Chapter 14, verse 13, JESUS says” And whatsoever  ye may ask in MY NAME, that will I do, that the FATHER may be glorified in the SON.”

HE goes on to say again in the next  two verses, ” If you shall ask anything in MY NAME, I will do it.  If you love Me, keep MY commandments.”

HE knows HIS sheep and they know HIM. HE wants you to be well and at peace.  HE will answer your prayers and show up when you need HIM.  HE will answer you and do miraculous things so that you can share your testimony to help another and to bring glory to the FATHER and the SON.  

Be Blessed  and encouraged in JESUS MIGHTY NAME.  Amen and Amen

In the Gospel of John, Chapter 8, JESUS tells of a woman who was brought before HIM by the religious figures of that time, wanting to kill her for her sin of adultery.  He challenges them to throw the first stone if they were without sin themselves.  After a while they all left,  except the accused woman, whom JESUS forgave and instructed to sin like that no more.

I wonder if, any of the accusers were changed by this event, I would hope so,  however, I feel sure that the woman was changed and freed from her bondage to that sin. 

You see, when we sin and fall short of GOD’S  ways, we can ask to be forgiven and that sin is removed from our record and we are instructed to not repeat that sin again.  It is a new start, and we can be at peace, changed and forgiven. 

We will all sin again, as we are human, however, when we are forgiven and changed, we will not be guilty of past sins and we always  have an advocate,  for forgiveness of other sins.  It is JESUS CHRIST, OUR LORD and SAVIOR and HIS sacrifice  at Cavalry and Resurrection that has brought Life and will bring forgiveness for every sin that we will ever have.  When we fall short and ask for forgiveness in HIS NAME, we receive and can walk in newness of life again.

Amazing Grace, how Sweet the Sound.  HE saved a wretch  like me.

Thank YOU FATHER GOD , for your Great Love for us.  We Praise YOU always, for YOU ARE WORTHY!!   We Love YOU LORD JESUS for YOU ARE TRULY GOD!!   KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS.  MIGHTY COUNSELOR,  and PRINCE of PEACE.  The GREAT I AM , The FIRST  and The LAST!  BLESSED BE YOUR HOLY NAME, FOREVER AND EVER AMEN.

We serve a Mighty and Loving GOD!  

This is a season of HIS pouring out upon HIS people.  HIS favor, HIS undeniable answering and pouring out of HIS love for HIS people.

Christian, let your heart cry out with abundant praise  and heart felt worship to our GOD and KING.  

This is a season that, I believe and as many modern day  prophets  have already spoken, is a time of HIS abundant favor and visible answering of our prayers.  My wife and I have already seen it beginning to come.  Thank YOU, FATHER GOD and Sweet LORD JESUS.   YOU are so, so good to us.  

The world will see the greatness of our GOD through this.  It will renew your praise,  as it did King David.  

Yes, this is a word to the Church.  That is the people of GOD, the children of Light,  the heirs of the KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS!.  

REJOICE!  REJOICE!!

EMMANUEL  (GOD WITH US)

Our Holy and Loving GOD IS with us, for us, in us and will work for our good and use us for HIS Glory.

This is all because JESUS CHRIST came as a child, and as a man, HE sufferred and died for our sins on the cross and for our restoration back to HIM was risen on the third day.  HE  now sits at the Right Hand of the FATHER, ever making intercession for us. 

Praise be to HIS Wonderful NAME. Forever and ever. Amen 

In the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 16, verse 16, The WORD states  ” he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; he that believeth not shall be damned.”  Don’t   misunderstand this Scripture. The first portion of the statement  combines believing and baptism, however the second part doesn’t.  Believing and proclaiming that JESUS IS LORD is what brings salvation.  Baptism is an outward act of professing your faith of the death for your sin  and  the Resurrection of JESUS CHRIST to life for your salvation.  

In Romans, Chapter 10, verse 9- 10, the Bible reads, ” that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD JESUS, and believe in thy heart that GOD hath raised HIM from the dead, thou shall be saved.  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and confession is made unto salvation.”   

Like Baptism and proclamation to others of your decision to make JESUS, The LORD of your life, reading and living GOD’S WORD  (Holy Bible) out ,  is also an outward act of obedience, just as gathering together with others in corporate  prayer, praise and sharing in Holy Bible reading.

Going to Church doesn’t save you and Baptism doesn’t save you.  They are important outward acts of Obedience and submission to GOD and HIS WORD. In. fact,  JESUS, HIMSELF was Baptised. HE also spent time alone with The FATHER in prayer, prayed with others and regularly gathered others to preach GOD’S WORD and minister to others through the POWER and Working of The HOLY SPIRIT.  

This is how HE wants us to live and it is all because of HIS death and Resurrection that we are able to be equipped for works and service and to be partakers in all HIS Great promises outlined in the Holy Bible.  

Take a step of Faith and ask HIM to be the Lord of your life, to forgive you of all your shortfalls and sins and to lead and guide you in HIS Way always, in JESUS NAME. AMEN

Be ye Baptised in the NAME of the FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT!

AMEN and AMEN.

In the HOLY BIBLE, JESUS tells several parables about the importance of letting GOD work in and through us.  

No greater Wisdom can a person seek than that which comes from the mouth of GOD.  

In the Gospel of John, Chapter 8, verse 12, ” Then JESUS again spoke to them, saying, I AM the LIGHT of the world: he that followeth ME shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the LIGHT of Life.”

In Matthew, Chapter 5, verses 14- 16, the Gospel  reads, ” Ye are the light of the world,  A city on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light until all that are in the house. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your FATHER which is in heaven.”  

When you accept JESUS CHRIST as your Savior,  the Light of the world (FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT), takes residence in your heart. This allows us to be the Light in this world.  GOD Living in us!  When we obey HIS Voice and let HIS Truth and Love Shine through our actions, it will affect others in a positive way, so that GOD can be glorified.  

When you are known to be a Christian, you are especially being watched.  So it is very important to be an ambassador with the Grace of GOD operating in you.  This is a high calling, and we all will fall short at times, but stay the course and be reminded of GODS great  Mercy, which endures forever!

You must keep oil in your lamp at all times.  The OIL IS, GOD Alive in you.  In Matthew,  Chapter 25, verses 1 – 13, JESUS tells a parable of the 10 virgins and the oil in their lamps.  This will keep you ready for the work in this earth that HE has prepared  for you, as well as being ready at HIS return.  In verse 13 of Chapter 25, the Gospel reads, “Watch therefore, for you know not the day nor the hour wherein the SON of man cometh.”  

Stay filled!

Let your Light shine before others.  Don’t be void of Light nor useless for GOD’S  purposes.  

Keep  oil in your lamp that you stay full, so that you can work now and be ready at HIS return.

May GOD Bless us with Wisdom. Strength and an Abundance of HIS SPIRIT, that we may walk in Love and obedience to HIS WORD and bring Glory to HIS Great NAME.  I ask this in the Sweet and Mighty NAME of HIS Only Begotten SON, JESUS CHRIST,  Our LORD. AMEN.

​”Thus Solomon finished the house of the Lord and the king’s house. All that Solomon had planned to do in the house of the Lord and in his own house he successfully accomplished. Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a house of sacrifice. if my people who are called by my MY NAME,  humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”  2 CHRONICLES 7:11‭-‬12‭, ‬14 ESV

This Chapter of Scripture explains King Solomon’s submission to THE LORD, prayer to the LORD ( Chapter 7, verse 1 )  and THE LORD’S conversation with him during the night.(Chapter 7, verse 12)  

This powerful WORD is the same WORD for this present age and our  present and future leadership.  

Our GOD IS HOLY and ALMIGHTY.  HE IS the controlling force of this universe. HE will help us always, if we will let HIM.  How, you wonder?  By submission to HIS WORD ( THE HOLY BIBLE).  Pray, pray, pray!  I am sure GOD’S  children were praying for King Solomon.  It is no different for us  today. We must pray that our leaders would seek and honor GOD ALMIGHTY. 

 When we take control of  our world without submission to HIM  or HIS WORD, then we are subject to consequences that may result from disobedience and self righteousness.  HIS WORD brought us into this world and will take us into the next. 

HE IS for us not against us.  HE breathed life into us and we are the apple of HIS EYE.  HE has not given up on us and HIS longsuffering is with us.  However, it is time that we submit our hearts and our land to HIM.  Our leaders must recognize this for our land to be Blessed  and for it to be  under GOD’S HAND of protection and Favor.

GOD’S WORD IS a serious matter. 

Our lives should depend on HIM.  

HE says if MY people ( those that choose and accept HIM ),  who are called by MY NAME (who are adopted into HIS family),  will seek MY FACE (look to HIM), humble themselves (make themselves submissive to HIS WORD), and pray  ( believe HE hears and trust HE will intercede).  HE says if we do that,  HE will hear us from heaven,  forgive us  ( because of the shed Blood of JESUS CHRIST  and HIS Resurrection) and heal our land. This is GOD’S Promise. HE IS FAITHFUL  and TRUE.  BLESSED BE HIS NAME Forever!!

Pray!

FATHER GOD, please cause our hearts to seek and find YOU.  Please draw our leaders to YOUR WORD and YOUR WAY. We want YOU to keep YOUR HAND Upon us and our country.  We thank YOU for YOUR Mercy toward us and ask this in JESUS NAME. Amen.    

​” For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.”       (1 Corinthians 15:3‭-‬10 ESV)

Paul the Apostle speaks the Truth and fullness of  the Gospel clearly in these verses.  Firstly, the importance of the reason for JESUS fulfilling the written Word by HIS coming  to die for our sins and HIS Resurrection  for our Salvation.  Secondly,  the truth of HIS appearing to so many afterward.  Not only did HE appear to many but also HE did  for many days afterward.  Actually,  it was for 40 days before HIS Ascension  into heaven, of which was also witnessed. Thirdly, when you come to the knowledge of WHO HE IS, and receive HIS Salvation  and the commission for your life, HE will use you for HIS Glory. HE will do Great things with you and through you, for HE IS Alive in you.  Praise Be to HIS NAME Fovever! 

  When you witness events in life, this is a truth that can be told. I am sure there are several examples in each of your own lives where you witnessed an event.  In the case of witnessing an event where The LORD IS involved,  this is a supernatural event, and many may question it.  However, this does not change it’s truth.  It is truth for HE IS Truth. 

In my case, GOD revealed HIS Face and Long Arm to save me from an accident many years ago.  What is your story?  HE reveals HIMSELF  to many in many ways.  This has always been and will always be.  One day HE will reveal HIMSELF to everyone,  when HE returns to bring HIS Church  home.  It will be undeniable when HE returns. But you may miss your opportunity to spend eternity with HIM if you wait. Accept HIM now and be assured of your heavenly home.   This is why it is so important to humble your heart and seek HIM now to be the LORD of your life.  It only takes your faith to ask HIM to forgive you of all your sins, both known and unknown,  and to come into your heart.  Then thank HIM for doing it, then profess your salvation experience with others .  This is a very important step. Testify of GOD’S  Way.   Grow in the knowledge of HIM by reading HIS WORD  and find a Bible believing and teaching Church to grow in fellowship with others and in  your love for all. 

If you expect to be able to explain with science how miraculous events can happen, you will not succeed.   GOD existed before mankind’s creation.  HE cannot be explained in scientific  terms. HE created the minds that try to figure this out.  HIS ways are above our ways and HIS thoughts  are above our thoughts.  

It all boils down to the fact that HE IS GOD and that the GOD WHO created you, wants a true relationship with you.  HIS Love is  undescribable, unimaginably, amazing and overwhelming.  

Submit your heart to HIM today and be changed continually until HE returns or until HE calls you home.  HE IS a Good, Good FATHER!   Be Blessed in JESUS NAME. AMEN.

There are prerequisites to doing work according to GOD’S WORD.

In Acts, Chapter 6,verses 2 and 3, the Bible reads:” Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not good that we should leave the Word of GOD; and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you for seven men of honest report, full of the HOLY GHOST, and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.”

The twelve called the multitude of disciples. There were many followers, however they sought those out that showed evidence of being Filled with the HOLY SPIRIT. They knew  that was the prerequisite for wisdom and power to operate and get the job done. The twelve also knew that prayer and laying on of hands was necessary to release  GOD’S HAND and purpose  upon the plan.

The job in question  was to  simply serve tables. The task sounds menial, however, this was an important part of carrying out GOD’S work. In fact, if you read on, verses 7 and 8 state: “And the WORD of GOD increased ; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.”

Serving tables was crucial and effective in spreading the Good news of the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST. A small task was important in bringing many to CHRIST and in the center of this task, Stephen  was used in great wonders and miracles of and for GOD.  

Do you get the idea?  Don’t overlook a small and so called insignificant looking task in the ministry.  Even something as small as, lets say,  a nerve or blood vessel in the body, is critical for health and function.  So, as is  evidenced in the Scriptures above, small tasks are extremely important and GOD can use you Mightily, for HIS Glory,  as much as  anyone could ever imagine.  “HE chooses the simple to confound the wise.”

Those that claim to be great shall be humbled and those that be humble shall be made great.  Just as a small seed grows a huge plant, a small task can grow into a great ministty for the GLORY of GOD and HIS NAME sake. 

That is what the minisrty is about.  Touch the lives of others with the Scriptures and the love of GOD, so that the knowledge of the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST can be heard and seen  in all nations.  

Don’t let the idea to wait until a big opportunity comes along  for you to make a difference in the world for the Gospel.   Make a small difference in someone’s life as many times a day as you can and be used of GOD mightily, so as to reveal the power of the GOD that we serve.  

This is a calling that we all are capable of.  Amazing!!  GOD uses people of every color, talent, economic status, etc. HE will use you…  Stand in faith and be encouraged in HIS WORD.  Love in CHRIST’S NAME.  AMEN

In Revelation, Chapter 4, verses 10 and 11, the Bible reads:  ” The twenty – four Elders fall before HIM that liveth forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne saying, THOU art worthy, O LORD, to receive Glory and Honor and Power; for THOU hast created all things, and for THY pleasure they are and were created.” 

This stated fact is a description of the shear honor that will be displayed by all, great and small in the Kingdom of Heaven toward our Creator.  The PRESENCE  of the LORD carries such Glory and Power that you can do nothing else but worship HIM.  We were created for HIS pleasure and HE loves us beyond  measure. When you come to truly know HIM, you will bow in Worship to HIM.

These verses of Scripture  shows that even the noblest of HIS followers give All honor to HIM WHO IS WORTHY.  

There are so many throughout the old and new testement that have dedicated and devoted all to obeying GOD and to being used of HIM.  Yet, they will bow to honor and cast their crowns  before HIS throne.  

We can not imagine how our Creator,  WHO made us in HIS own image, must feel about us.  What HE sufferred for HIS OWN creation to be whole again and born again unto HIM. 

HE deserves  our full worship now and forever. 

It matters not how great our works are that are done  for HIS NAME  here on earth.  The bigger your crown, the more you will realize the Grace of GOD and how Worthy HE IS to receive all Glory  and Honor forever.

Yes, those around the throne cry Holy, Holy, Holy IS the LAMB.  For HE IS Truly HOLY beyond our imagination. 

Let us strive to be changed in our daily ways, and never get caught up in how much we do for others.  Instead, Give thanks to the LORD, for HE IS GOOD, and HIS MERCY Endures Forever.  Amen

In Psalm 34, verse 2, the Scripture reads: ” My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear therof and be glad.”

I praise the LORD, for HE IS Worthy.  When praise comes from a humble and sincere heart, it has power and also witnesses to our mind and builds up the believers heart as well. 

Yes,  there will be some who are judgmental of our boast in the LORD and even some who will be offended or bring ridicule. In the time that JESUS walked in HIS ministry on earth, HE suffered rejection and ridicule as well.  However, it did not alter HIS ways, HE continued to  walk in Love and Power, bringing praise continually to the FATHER. 

The Bible teaches that the Joy of the LORD Is our Strength.  When you lift up GOD with heartfelt praise, you receive strength and hope.  HE IS Faithful to HIS WORD.  

The Bible also teaches that you are not exempt of trials and troubles but that The LORD will bring you through them  all.  Our boast  is in the LORD!

Great IS HIS NAME in all the earth.

Blessed IS THE NAME of the LORD. AMEN  

This past week at church, our pastor, in his message, said something that stuck with me and is a simple truth.  

He said, in the beginning there was Adam and Eve.  They lived in the garden and communed with GOD.  Also, there wasn’t any sort of problems or worries.  However, when man and woman sinned under the deception of satan, they were expelled from the garden, and since then troubles, false gods and idles began to surface.  

Remember, in the beginning, there was ONE GOD:  THE TRINITY; FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT.  

That is how it was and will always be!

Fabricated gods and idles carry no hope or peace; only doom and  deferred torment.  

I know this is very straightforward,  however, the truth remains unchanged.

We were created in the Image of GOD, not evolved from apes or other creatures. Adam and Eve were the first inhabitants!  Man and woman!  Yet HIS Way IS tender and merciful, to accept all people.  Sinners like you and I.  

HE died an underserved death on the cross for us to receive forgiveness  and salvation and return  to a right place with HIM.  

So don’t take the heat from the truth  that I have spoken.  We all have the same opportunity.   Don’t let it pass.  

Ask JESUS to reveal the Truth to you.  Be sincere and you will be changed. 

Glory to GOD in the highest and Peace on earth, Good Will to men, in JESUS NAME. Amen.

In Phillipians, Chapter 2, Verses 3- 5 reads: ” Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others  better than themselves.  Look not on every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.  Let this mind be in you, which was also in CHRIST JESUS:”

Paul clearly proclaims GOD’S  Will for our lives here.  From the beginning, humility was honored by GOD.  Charity    ( Love) for others more than ourselves is GOD’S Way.  Being more focused on what you can give instead of what you can receive.  Give without letting everyone know and don’t give with the wrong attitude.  

The gospel says, don’ let your left hand know what the right hand has given.  Just “give” without overthinking. Give of your time, your attention, your resources, your prayers , your ears and your life.   Even in praying, the Gospel tells us not to pray to be seen as holy, instead pray in private before GOD.  

There is a popular praise song that says,” I give myself away, I give myself away so YOU can use me, here I am, here I stand, Lord my life is in YOUR Hands, LORD, I’m longing to see YOUR desires revealed in me.”

JESUS gave HIMSELF away for you and I.  HE gave HIMSELF fully to the plan of the FATHER for restoration of humanity to HIMSELF. HE set the Perfect example. 

Don’t receive this as a shortfall but instead as an encouragement in HIS WORD.  HE uses the “givers” and is pleased with those that humbly serve. Give yourself away, so HE can use you. 

I know that I can do better and will be reminded even now.

Be Blessed and used in JESUS NAME. Amen

In the following post, I am putting in my thoughts and interpretation in (parenthesis)

In 1 Thessalonians,  Chapter 1 verses 3 – 5, the Gospel reads; Remembering without ceasing ( always remember) your work of faith and labor of love ( great commission), and patience of hope in Our LORD JESUS CHRIST, in the sight of GOD and Our FATHER ( perseverance in the knowledge of GOD’S ever present help and the knowledge of HIS Salvation); Knowing, brethren,  beloved, your election of GOD ( knowing my dear brothers and sisters, your call of GOD).  For our Gospel came not unto you in word only but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; (Don’t be mistaken, it’s for real!  We don’t walk in this call on our own, but with GOD’S Power in and through the HOLY SPIRIT)

My friends, don’t think HE can’t use you for HIS Glory.  If you are a willing, believing vessel,  HE will accomplish HIS task and Will through you.  

Why?  Because HE wants you to be an example of HIS SON in this world and to have a relationship with HIM.

Stay on course, be of good cheer, for “HE IS with us always, even to the end of the age.”  Glory to our GOD, in JESUS NAME. AMEN.

Paul , an Apostle, ( not of men, neither by man, but by JESUS CHRIST, and GOD The FATHER, WHO raised HIM from the dead.)  Galatians,  Chapter 1, Verse 1.

Paul, an “Apostle”  is a stated fact. “Called” of GOD,  is a fact.  The method of HIS calling was through a blinding  and audible voice of JESUS CHRIST.  This is described in Acts Chapter 9.  Please read. 

Saul whose name was changed by GOD to Paul,  was called by GOD to be HIS witness unto the Gentiles. (Non Jewish people).  His calling was clear and miraculous and he was Faithful in fullfilling it.  

Many today are called and GOD still speaks supernaturally,  however more times than not, HE speaks to our heart.  I believe this is to develop a relationship with HIM, through The HOLY SPIRIT.   To hear HIS voice within your heart requires a level of commitment  to Faith.  Not to say that Paul did not require an abundance of Faith to pursue GOD’S  calling on his life after his supernatural encounter.   He surely did,  as well as does those  that hear GOD speak to their heart. Don’t be fooled,  they each must battle doubt on occassion that tries to  challenge  their Faith and knowledge of what GOD  has prepared for them to accomplish.

However, if HE calls you to a work or task to accomplish for HIM, HE will surely empower you to achieve it. If HE calls you, it is necessary  to obey.  You can ask The LORD to confirm it, but don’t ignore HIS calling.  Once you decide to follow then encourage yourself in Faith and The WORD.    Faith is the opposite of doubt.  So choose Faith and stand on HIS WORD , which is Truth, Life and Power.  Also stand on and through HIS NAME; JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth,  Our LORD  and Savior, WHO IS seated at the Right HAND of the FATHER!  HE IS Our Cornerstone.

When I think of what the Apostles and Disciples of JESUS endured after HIS death and Resurrection , it amazes me beyond words.  They stood strong in their Faith in the midst of terrible persecution.  And yes, there are still many today sharing the Gospel worldwide that endure great persecution.   Let us remember them in prayer, and lift them up before the LORD daily.  It makes a difference.  The Gospel reminds us to not get weary in prayer or well doing. 

Remember we are not all called into great ministry work or world wide endeavors, however,  we are all called to receive GOD’S  Grace.  To accept it,  is your choice.  HE will not force HIS Enduring Love upon you.  It is your free will. If you have not asked HIM to come into your life or if you feel HIM tugging upon your heart, just say Yes LORD!

If you make the choice to let HIM into your heart and rule your life, you are saved.  That is HIS Promise.  Now turn to HIS WORD, find a Bible believing Church, get  baptized and trust that HE will direct your steps and reveal HIS plans for your life.  

Be encouraged in HIM and encourage one another for this is a Call that can change your life or the life of another. 

GOD Bless you, in JESUS NAME. Amen

The Shroud is the linen which wrapped our LORD JESUS CHRIST at HIS burial and Resurrection.   

The first post of this blog site explains a miracle that happened in my life.  It is actually  the reason that this blog site was started. If interested please read.

The same night that JESUS was betrayed, while having supper with HIS disciples, HE took bread, and Blessed it and broke it, gave it to HIS disciples and said , take and eat for this is MY BODY.  And HE took the cup and  gave thanks and gave it to them saying, drink ye all of it; For this is MY  blood of the new testement,  which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Matthew Chapter 26, verses 26 – 28.

At that last supper, Our LORD JESUS knew every stripe and abuse that awaited HIM.  The ridicule, pain and torture that would take HIS life, was before HIM, but so also was the victory that was going to be available for mankind  three days  afterward.  

I know I am not the only one who can not even imagine what LOVE that was revealed in these Truths.  Amazing Grace,  how sweet the sound…..

The mental, spiritual and physical torture that JESUS endured for us is beyond imagination.  Yet, a portion of the physical torture is evident on the Shroud.  Yes it shows many of the wounds that JESUS endured for you and I.  Many of the explanations of these scientific facts are easily found in numerous books and studies from around the world.  There are numerous  authors, however I an familiar with Professor Giulio Fanti’s.

Lets remember, science cannot explain how the image formed. Let me refresh your memory.  Two thousand and sixteen years ago something happened that todays science cannot explain. Some scientists descibe it as a laser type device that we do not even have the technology today  to produce. This happened in an ancient time compared to today.  GOD Almighty left the image of JESUS as HE was Resurrected,  so that we would see part of HIS suffering as well as HIS victory over death for us. 

The Shroud holds a photo of sorts of JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD.  Yes, it is real.  I saw HIM 42 years ago on that highway when he saved me from sure death.   

And yes there is power in GODS RIGHT ARM and HIS HAND.  Reference  is made to it over and over throughout the Old Testement  and many times in the new testement. 

In Job, Niv version ,Chapter 40, verse 9, GOD speaks” Do you have an arm like GOD’S and can your voice thunder like HIS?.  and verse 14 reads then I MYSELF will admit to you that your own right hand can save you.”

It is real my friends and so is GOD. The ONE TRUE GOD.  

You can look at this post   as “a voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the LORD, make HIS paths straight”  Matthew,  Chapter 3, verse 3. 

We must all remind each other ,and all people to repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.  And that when we least expect it, Our LORD, will bring this time on earth to an end or come back for HIS Church, whichever comes first.. 

Seek HIM and ask HIM to come into your heart and life today.

Be Blessed and Filled in JESUS NAME. AMEN.

” But as we were allowed of GOD to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing to men, but GOD, which trieth our heart.”                                    1 Thessalonians. Chapter 2, verse 4.

Approved of GOD to live and speak the Gospel.  Amazing.

Once you accept the Lord JESUS into your heart,  you are commissioned to take the Gospel into all the world until HE returns. Many of us can’ t literally do that but we can do it within our own  area or to those in  our lives or circle.  Also we can affect  the larger world by supporting  missionaries, Churches , Gideons,  etc. which can be our extension into those global areas.  

The Scripture reads that HE trusts us with speaking the Gospel and even more living it.  This responsibility of living and speaking the Gospel is a serious commission.  We must be good stewards of GOD’S Word and of our actions. We are always under a microscope when we live for CHRIST.  Will we be criticised, talked wrongfully of, misunderstood?    Will we fall short sometimes?  For sure, but GOD will forgive us  and help us along the way.    GOD knows our hearts and intent, and that is what counts.  

What we do should be done in obedience to HIM, and to please HIM.  If we try to please everyone else, we will miss the mark.  Don’t get me wrong, we should not intentionally  offend in regard to the Gospel, but the Gospel itself is an offense to many, but we must live and speak the truth in love.  This is our duty as children of GOD. 

Yes,  child  of GOD, when you accept HIM as Lord of your life, you are adopted as a child of HIS.  Glory to HIS WONDERFUL NAME.  HIS Love is that great for you and I!   HE would like nothing more than for everyone to accept it. He won’t force it on anyone.  It is your free will to choose.  HIS Love and life eternal is your choice alone to receive.    HE has made it available for all.  

Blessed  BE HIS HOLY NAME forever and ever. Amen

In the Book of Galatians, verses  4 and 5 ,  the Gospel reads: “WHO gave HIMSELF for our sins, that HE might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of GOD and our FATHER: to WHOM BE Glory for ever and ever, Amen.”

The world we live in has many challenges and temptations.  However, by the sacrifice of CHRIST and the love of the FATHER, HE has given us the power over sin.  We must choose to seperate ourselves from sin, but not from the people of the world. HE came to the people of the world but was not conformed to their ways.  Likewise  we are in the world but should  not be of the world.  Do we fall short?  Yes, but we have an advocate WHO has made an avenue for us to ask forgiveness and put that sin away. For HE was sinless yet paid the price for the sin of the world.

 Do we love people as CHRIST did?  We should. This is impossible to fully obtain yet we must continually pursue this.  We should not be transformed to their ways or be pulled away from GOD’S ways.  GOD’S  way does not change.  We cannot change WHO HE IS or conform HIS Ways to how we think it should be.

The Bible IS the inspired WORD of GOD, and  its entirety should be believed and treated as such.  That doesn’t mean we will understand all of it, however,  GOD will reveal it to us in HIS timing and HIS will as we ask and need.  HIS thoughts are above our thoughts and HIS Ways are above our ways.

Another topic that needs to be addressed is the fact that the joy which the LORD gives is beyond words in regard to enjoying life while here on earth and looking forward to growing in HIM.  It is truly about HIM.  I enjoy travel, exercise,  cooking,  laughing,  working , playing and all the benefits which GOD allows. I especially enjoy meeting with others of like precious faith to share the reading and teaching of HIS WORD and to worship and praise HIM , WHO so dearly loves us.  HIS presence is real and it is HIS Promise that where two or more are gathered in HIS NAME  there HE WILL BE as well.    There are so many simple pleasures in life that GOD provides.  But  HIS AWESOME PRESENCE and Peace IS the greatest!

A loose wild lifestyle, gluttonous living, anger, resentment and cruelty should not be  part of our life .  HE delivers us from all our faults and  poor habits. Yes,  I have sinned like that in the past, but I have been washed clean and when I fall short again, the HOLY SPIRIT will convict my heart and I will repent. HE IS Faithful to forgive.  It is funny though that as you grow in the LORD that  things which are trivial to most , appear to me clearly wrong, so I repent, ask forgiveness and go forward. This happens because  HE increases our sensitivity to sin.   You see HE IS the Potter and we are the clay.  HE molds and shapes us into a more beautiful work than we can ever imagine.  Not for ourselves to see and be puffed up  but for HIM to take note of.  Praise BE HIS HOLY NAME!  Be Blessed in HIM today. AMEN

In the Book of 2nd Peter, Chapter 3, verses 7,  8 and 9, the Gospel reads: ” But the heavens and the earth which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgement and perdition of ungodly men.   But beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day IS with the LORD as a thousand years , and a thousand years as one day.  The LORD is not slack concerning HIS promises, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

In this third Chapter of second Peter, the gospel describes some truths regarding the end times.  It descibes the fact that the end will come quickly and without the knowledge of anyone except the FATHER.   JESUS even explains to the disciples in the Gospel that even HE knows not the time nor the hour, that this is reserved only to the knowledge of the FATHER. This is a promise,  just as is the fact ,  that  anyone  who believes in their heart and confesses with their mouth that JESUS IS LORD, shall be saved,  is a promise of GOD.

Also remember that time itself   has no barriers or boundaries with GOD.  The end can come today or a thousand years from now.  But it will come quickly and thus  we should live according to GOD’S  WAY, as to  not  face the fire reserved for the ungodly.

JESUS gave HIS Life so we would see the LOVE OF GOD, and return unto HIM and be saved.  Eternal life is freely given to all who will believe and receive. Don’t wait.  This is your opportunity  for salvation and peace secured in JESUS CHRIST to the GLORY of the FATHER.

Ask HIM to come into your heart today. Today is the day of your salvation.  You will be changed forever and will wonder why you waited so long.

GOD Bless you in JESUS NAME.

HALLELULIA TO THE LAMB OF GOD FOREVER. AMEN.

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