Matthew 28:20
I am with you always, even unto the end of the World
What were Jesus' final words? Here in the closing moments of his life on earth, he spoke of world evangelization. What a speaker puts last in his speech is what is most important. These were his last words.
"I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." There is no question what Christ considered most important. What is undeniable about Christ and his motivation is that he convinces all his followers that their lives are important to God.
Christ is a master motivator, who gives us the ultimate significance of this life and the life here after. Thus he leaves his church behind, He ascends and is gone. There is our motives and the hope he has left behind. With the Holy Spirit we are empowered to go forward in obedience to Christ's commands. Christians are in love with there Commander; and He is in love with the lost world.
What we are called to do for Christ, will not overwhelm us. Because Christ has Promised, "Lo, I am with you always even unto the end of the age."
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Let Go! Trust God!
Psalm 32:8
"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go"
"I will guide thee with mine eye"
First of all we must stop protecting ourselves. We lock not only the doors of our houses in fear, but our souls as well. We are not only suspicious of strangers, but we keep our friends at arm's length. We are afraid to let our souls play. We are cautious lest we be taken for fools. We are on guard least we be surprised. We keep the checkreins taut upon our souls lest they carry us beyond ourselves. We fear too much joy; and our laughter is uncertain; our affection hesitates.
We open our hand but we cover our heart. Our pride holds us back from life, because newness is strange to us. We are so anxious about the future we can't enjoy the present. We teach ourselves to focus on the out side of people, in hoping that their souls don't see ours. We love life,but if the truth be known, we all fear failure more, and that tends to make us refuse to venture out in life. Most of us, if not all are careful to do only what we have always done, because we know how to do it well; therefore we never change direction of the old for the new creation in God. Let's crawl out of our hiding places, "our self made tombs and prisons," because there is life out there.
Have faith in God and let life be free. Stop riding the brakes! Our soul can't grow if we hold it down. The higher and more secure we build the barricades of care and caution for our protection, the more closed and barren our life becomes.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go"
"I will guide thee with mine eye"
First of all we must stop protecting ourselves. We lock not only the doors of our houses in fear, but our souls as well. We are not only suspicious of strangers, but we keep our friends at arm's length. We are afraid to let our souls play. We are cautious lest we be taken for fools. We are on guard least we be surprised. We keep the checkreins taut upon our souls lest they carry us beyond ourselves. We fear too much joy; and our laughter is uncertain; our affection hesitates.
We open our hand but we cover our heart. Our pride holds us back from life, because newness is strange to us. We are so anxious about the future we can't enjoy the present. We teach ourselves to focus on the out side of people, in hoping that their souls don't see ours. We love life,but if the truth be known, we all fear failure more, and that tends to make us refuse to venture out in life. Most of us, if not all are careful to do only what we have always done, because we know how to do it well; therefore we never change direction of the old for the new creation in God. Let's crawl out of our hiding places, "our self made tombs and prisons," because there is life out there.
Have faith in God and let life be free. Stop riding the brakes! Our soul can't grow if we hold it down. The higher and more secure we build the barricades of care and caution for our protection, the more closed and barren our life becomes.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Not in Spite, But Through The Cross
Psalms 76:10
"Surely The wrath of men shall praise thee"
Not in spite of the Cross but through the Cross, the ultimate aim of God in Christ was achieved as completely as it would have been had men followed Christ from the first instead of murdering him. That is way we place the Cross in the very center of what we call God's plan of redemption.
So in the case of human suffering, God does not will it or desire it, but finally it will not defeat him in his plan for the individual suffer......and he has such a plan for each one of us. The fact that the suffering is allowed at all carries the guarantee that God, so far from being defeated by it finally, can mold it into a pattern as one which left it out. God can bring us, not in spite of our sufferings, but because of it and his use of it, and our reaction to it, to the same place as we should have reached if suffering had never come our way and with final gain instead of loss. So to help us through our time of suffering, let us think about what God has for us on the other, end of that suffering.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
"Surely The wrath of men shall praise thee"
Not in spite of the Cross but through the Cross, the ultimate aim of God in Christ was achieved as completely as it would have been had men followed Christ from the first instead of murdering him. That is way we place the Cross in the very center of what we call God's plan of redemption.
So in the case of human suffering, God does not will it or desire it, but finally it will not defeat him in his plan for the individual suffer......and he has such a plan for each one of us. The fact that the suffering is allowed at all carries the guarantee that God, so far from being defeated by it finally, can mold it into a pattern as one which left it out. God can bring us, not in spite of our sufferings, but because of it and his use of it, and our reaction to it, to the same place as we should have reached if suffering had never come our way and with final gain instead of loss. So to help us through our time of suffering, let us think about what God has for us on the other, end of that suffering.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
Monday, February 25, 2013
Jesus And Salvation
" And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God"
' And into the patient waiting for Christ'
I call 2 Thessalonians the book of Jesus and Salvation. Salvation is there but we must claim it; other words we must believe in Christ. Salvation comes when Christians testify and people believe that not only did Jesus died on the cross for our sin; but that he rose from the dead and ascended up to the right hand of God. Salvation came as a calling from God who works in the life of the believer.We must show God that we are worthy of his calling, by our work of faith.
This calling occurred before creation (2 Thess 2:13). Jesus and God both has given us everlasting consolation and hope through grace. We also have the patience in Christ to endure trouble and best of all Christ is there 24/7 at the drop of a knee. The purpose of salvation is to bring glory to Jesus Christ our King. Salvation is rooted in the grace of Jesus Christ. Salvation happen because God loved you and I a long time ago.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
' And into the patient waiting for Christ'
I call 2 Thessalonians the book of Jesus and Salvation. Salvation is there but we must claim it; other words we must believe in Christ. Salvation comes when Christians testify and people believe that not only did Jesus died on the cross for our sin; but that he rose from the dead and ascended up to the right hand of God. Salvation came as a calling from God who works in the life of the believer.We must show God that we are worthy of his calling, by our work of faith.
This calling occurred before creation (2 Thess 2:13). Jesus and God both has given us everlasting consolation and hope through grace. We also have the patience in Christ to endure trouble and best of all Christ is there 24/7 at the drop of a knee. The purpose of salvation is to bring glory to Jesus Christ our King. Salvation is rooted in the grace of Jesus Christ. Salvation happen because God loved you and I a long time ago.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
Sunday, February 24, 2013
It Is Written
Matthew 4:4
"It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone"
"But by every word that proceedeth out of the Mouth of God"
Right after Christ was declared to be the Son of God, and the Saviour of the world; he was tempted. No matter the great privileges, and special tokens of Divine favour, it will not secure any from being tempted. Christ was tempted three times by Satan, before he left Christ. Christ was tempted the same way we are today; therefore we must ensure the Holy Spirit witness to our being adopted as children of God. We must attack Satan back against all the suggestions of Evil that he lays in front of us. Don't worry we want be alone; Christ will be directed to the battle with us. But however; if we presume upon our own strength,and tempt Satan to tempt us, we provoke God to leave us to ourselves. Satan takes advantages of our outward condition.(the outer acts that we display).
The answer to our defense attack from Satan,should be the same as Christ. Christ answered all three temptations with; "It is written;" to set us an example. Christ appealed to what was written in the Scriptures. Now; even though we know that we have Christ to help us in time of temptation, let us not go out unaware and fall in the devils tricks and traps. Remember: if we resist the devil he will flee from us. But the soul that deliberates may become overcome by the temptation before them.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
"It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone"
"But by every word that proceedeth out of the Mouth of God"
Right after Christ was declared to be the Son of God, and the Saviour of the world; he was tempted. No matter the great privileges, and special tokens of Divine favour, it will not secure any from being tempted. Christ was tempted three times by Satan, before he left Christ. Christ was tempted the same way we are today; therefore we must ensure the Holy Spirit witness to our being adopted as children of God. We must attack Satan back against all the suggestions of Evil that he lays in front of us. Don't worry we want be alone; Christ will be directed to the battle with us. But however; if we presume upon our own strength,and tempt Satan to tempt us, we provoke God to leave us to ourselves. Satan takes advantages of our outward condition.(the outer acts that we display).
The answer to our defense attack from Satan,should be the same as Christ. Christ answered all three temptations with; "It is written;" to set us an example. Christ appealed to what was written in the Scriptures. Now; even though we know that we have Christ to help us in time of temptation, let us not go out unaware and fall in the devils tricks and traps. Remember: if we resist the devil he will flee from us. But the soul that deliberates may become overcome by the temptation before them.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
Saturday, February 23, 2013
The Solid Word
2 Peter 1:20
"Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the"
"Scripture is of any private interpretation"
How many times has this one Scripture been read, and never pondered on. The first thing that comes to my mind; is the unbelief of the interpretation of the Scriptures and the prophecy that were foretold; and fulfilled in the Scriptures. There is a lot of people that has never once read God's word; let alone pick up the bible. However they know of God and Jesus Christ and maybe the Holy Spirit; but nothing in between.
We have all this Highly educated people that tells us when the end of the world is coming. They even go as far to say how it will end. That's all they prophesied about, nothing about the earthquakes or storms, or anything that is important to humanity. What I'm saying; is "this is God's creation" and we are God's Children.
The truth and reality of the Gospel was foretold by the prophets, who spake and wrote under influence, and according to the direction of the Holy Spirit of God. How firm and sure should our faith be,who have such a firm and sure word to rest upon! The Scripture is the revelation of the mind and will of God, every men ought to search it, to understand the sense and meaning. The Christian knows that book to be the word of God and the prophecies already fulfilled in the person and Salvation of Jesus Christ.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
"Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the"
"Scripture is of any private interpretation"
How many times has this one Scripture been read, and never pondered on. The first thing that comes to my mind; is the unbelief of the interpretation of the Scriptures and the prophecy that were foretold; and fulfilled in the Scriptures. There is a lot of people that has never once read God's word; let alone pick up the bible. However they know of God and Jesus Christ and maybe the Holy Spirit; but nothing in between.
We have all this Highly educated people that tells us when the end of the world is coming. They even go as far to say how it will end. That's all they prophesied about, nothing about the earthquakes or storms, or anything that is important to humanity. What I'm saying; is "this is God's creation" and we are God's Children.
The truth and reality of the Gospel was foretold by the prophets, who spake and wrote under influence, and according to the direction of the Holy Spirit of God. How firm and sure should our faith be,who have such a firm and sure word to rest upon! The Scripture is the revelation of the mind and will of God, every men ought to search it, to understand the sense and meaning. The Christian knows that book to be the word of God and the prophecies already fulfilled in the person and Salvation of Jesus Christ.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
Friday, February 22, 2013
Inner Courts of Heaven
Psalm 113:8
"That he may set him with princes"
"Even with the princes of his people"
We sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. We share the honor of Christ, and compared with this: earthly splendors are not worth even a thought. Whatever account the world may take of a poor man, he is more precious in the eyes of God than the highest among men. The humble poor are not ranked, with the princes of the earth, but with "the princes of his people."
The distinctions in this world, even among those who serve the same God, are as nothing in his sight when contrasted with that honor which is grounded on the free grace of God to his own. But here also, the fullness of this statement will only be seen in the world to come, when all the faithful will be owned as Kings and priests unto God. Just think: "We have free access to the Inner Courts of Heaven."
This my friend's, should be encouragement to those who are lowest in there esteem. For when we are in the dust or in a hole we can't get out of; He looks down upon us with compassion, acts towards us in Grace, and in each case displays the riches of his glory "Jesus Christ." With such amazing favour we should sing continual hallelujahs to the God of our salvation.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
"That he may set him with princes"
"Even with the princes of his people"
We sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. We share the honor of Christ, and compared with this: earthly splendors are not worth even a thought. Whatever account the world may take of a poor man, he is more precious in the eyes of God than the highest among men. The humble poor are not ranked, with the princes of the earth, but with "the princes of his people."
The distinctions in this world, even among those who serve the same God, are as nothing in his sight when contrasted with that honor which is grounded on the free grace of God to his own. But here also, the fullness of this statement will only be seen in the world to come, when all the faithful will be owned as Kings and priests unto God. Just think: "We have free access to the Inner Courts of Heaven."
This my friend's, should be encouragement to those who are lowest in there esteem. For when we are in the dust or in a hole we can't get out of; He looks down upon us with compassion, acts towards us in Grace, and in each case displays the riches of his glory "Jesus Christ." With such amazing favour we should sing continual hallelujahs to the God of our salvation.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
Thursday, February 21, 2013
True To Worship
Colossians 2:18
"Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility"
"And worshiping of angels, intruding into those things which he"
"Hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind"
If your like most people you love the thought of Angels; I know I do. My wife loved angels so much she had them all over the house. It seem to me like one for ever occasion. We have a large one in our front yard; that we named "Martha" from the Bible. I also called her my angel as well; However the way that we look and think of our angels are their just figures of plastic and concrete.
What Paul was talking about is completely different. Paul had noticed the worshiping of angels was taken place and their minds intruding into things they had not seen; ( They had the knowledge of Gnosticism). The Gnostics separated matter from thought. They concluded that matter was evil and that knowledge was the only requirement for salvation.
Today is no different; there are people that worship Satan and his angels, or Drugs, Alcohol, Porno, Pills, Cigarettes or Pot; and there is most likely that someone is coming up with something new at this moment. If we put our all in to something; then we are "worshiping it". Let us not disclaim Christ, who is our Mediator between God and man. It is an "out right insult" to Christ to use any intercessors but Him. True believers cannot live in the fashions of the world. Let us stay true to the subjection to Christ, who is the Head of His Church.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
"Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility"
"And worshiping of angels, intruding into those things which he"
"Hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind"
If your like most people you love the thought of Angels; I know I do. My wife loved angels so much she had them all over the house. It seem to me like one for ever occasion. We have a large one in our front yard; that we named "Martha" from the Bible. I also called her my angel as well; However the way that we look and think of our angels are their just figures of plastic and concrete.
What Paul was talking about is completely different. Paul had noticed the worshiping of angels was taken place and their minds intruding into things they had not seen; ( They had the knowledge of Gnosticism). The Gnostics separated matter from thought. They concluded that matter was evil and that knowledge was the only requirement for salvation.
Today is no different; there are people that worship Satan and his angels, or Drugs, Alcohol, Porno, Pills, Cigarettes or Pot; and there is most likely that someone is coming up with something new at this moment. If we put our all in to something; then we are "worshiping it". Let us not disclaim Christ, who is our Mediator between God and man. It is an "out right insult" to Christ to use any intercessors but Him. True believers cannot live in the fashions of the world. Let us stay true to the subjection to Christ, who is the Head of His Church.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Be What You Say
Malachi 2:1
"And now, O ye priests,this commandment"
"Is for you"
God here warned and singled out the priests for their shame. They were not serving or teaching without partiality. They were also acting improperly in their marriage relationships. I will stop there: But don't this sound like whats going on today. Such actions like this is just as bad today as they were than if not worse.
Now listen; don't get discouraged Minister's of God. remember: What ever Ministers are like this, what they hide in the dark, will come to light.
The covenant with God's Preachers, Fathers, Priests, or Ministers is the same covenant of grace made with all believers. The covenant is of Life and Peace; and it assures us of happiness; now and in our eternal home yet to come. It is our responsibility as Ministers of God to give knowledge and not keep it from God's Children. We are there to give consult and advice in their affairs of their souls. As Ministers we must devote our selves for the leading of sinners to Jesus Christ. So my fellow workers for Christ. We must preach sound doctrine and above all live Holy lives according to the Scriptures.
We can not mislead God's people: "Therefore as Ministers of God we must walk daily with God; Honor God; and Honor all God's Children.
"LET'S BE TRUE TO GOD"
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
"And now, O ye priests,this commandment"
"Is for you"
God here warned and singled out the priests for their shame. They were not serving or teaching without partiality. They were also acting improperly in their marriage relationships. I will stop there: But don't this sound like whats going on today. Such actions like this is just as bad today as they were than if not worse.
Now listen; don't get discouraged Minister's of God. remember: What ever Ministers are like this, what they hide in the dark, will come to light.
The covenant with God's Preachers, Fathers, Priests, or Ministers is the same covenant of grace made with all believers. The covenant is of Life and Peace; and it assures us of happiness; now and in our eternal home yet to come. It is our responsibility as Ministers of God to give knowledge and not keep it from God's Children. We are there to give consult and advice in their affairs of their souls. As Ministers we must devote our selves for the leading of sinners to Jesus Christ. So my fellow workers for Christ. We must preach sound doctrine and above all live Holy lives according to the Scriptures.
We can not mislead God's people: "Therefore as Ministers of God we must walk daily with God; Honor God; and Honor all God's Children.
"LET'S BE TRUE TO GOD"
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Harmony With God
Proverbs 3:4
"So shalt thou find favor and good"
"understanding in the sight of God and man"
When we understand the obedience to God's commandments health and peace may be enjoyed; even with the knowledge that we want be here on earth long, we know for sure that we will live in heaven forever. Let's not forget were our mercy comes from and truths that comes with it. God's mercy in promising,and his truths are performing great thing within us. So we must live up to them, keep our interest in them and enjoy the comfort in them.
We must always trust in Our Lord and Saviour with all our hearts. For we know that God is wise and will always do the best in us. For we know ourselves. that our understandings are always under attack by evil things of this world and if we don't stay in harmony with God "We will Fail"
Let us prove pleasant in all our ways and make it a point to acknowledge God with thankfulness. If we do fall and get surrounded by thorns, we must go to him with submission. For it is promised::
" HE SHALL DIRECT OUR PATHS AND THY WAY "
" SHALL BE SAFE AND GOOD "
" AND HAPPY AT LAST "
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
"So shalt thou find favor and good"
"understanding in the sight of God and man"
When we understand the obedience to God's commandments health and peace may be enjoyed; even with the knowledge that we want be here on earth long, we know for sure that we will live in heaven forever. Let's not forget were our mercy comes from and truths that comes with it. God's mercy in promising,and his truths are performing great thing within us. So we must live up to them, keep our interest in them and enjoy the comfort in them.
We must always trust in Our Lord and Saviour with all our hearts. For we know that God is wise and will always do the best in us. For we know ourselves. that our understandings are always under attack by evil things of this world and if we don't stay in harmony with God "We will Fail"
Let us prove pleasant in all our ways and make it a point to acknowledge God with thankfulness. If we do fall and get surrounded by thorns, we must go to him with submission. For it is promised::
" HE SHALL DIRECT OUR PATHS AND THY WAY "
" SHALL BE SAFE AND GOOD "
" AND HAPPY AT LAST "
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
Monday, February 18, 2013
One or the Other
1 Kings 18:21
"How long halt ye between to opinions"
Elijah had gather all the people at Mount Carmel and said: "I an only I remain a prophet of the Lord. Elijah, in plain "English" ask them how long were they going to go between God and Baal (good and evil). Then Elijah told the 450 Baal prophets,set your offering up and call on your God's. Then I will set My offering up for my God and call upon Him. Remember there was no fire under either of the offerings and plus Elijah poured barrels of water on the wood and the water over filled a trench around the offering.
Elijah let the 450 Baal Prophets call on their God's first. Well not one God out of their 450 calls to there God's did one come and consume their offering. Well it was Elijah's turn; He said: "Hear me, O Lord hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and thou hast turned their heart back again. As soon as that was ask "the fire of the Lord came down and consumed everything even the water around the offering. Friends that is our God today.
It is time that we put every thing into serving our God. We should not need proof that our God is real. Our proof was settled a long time ago through is son Jesus Christ. Are you between two opinions, or on the boarder line of fallen away. Call upon Jesus Christ, before God calls upon you!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
"How long halt ye between to opinions"
Elijah had gather all the people at Mount Carmel and said: "I an only I remain a prophet of the Lord. Elijah, in plain "English" ask them how long were they going to go between God and Baal (good and evil). Then Elijah told the 450 Baal prophets,set your offering up and call on your God's. Then I will set My offering up for my God and call upon Him. Remember there was no fire under either of the offerings and plus Elijah poured barrels of water on the wood and the water over filled a trench around the offering.
Elijah let the 450 Baal Prophets call on their God's first. Well not one God out of their 450 calls to there God's did one come and consume their offering. Well it was Elijah's turn; He said: "Hear me, O Lord hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and thou hast turned their heart back again. As soon as that was ask "the fire of the Lord came down and consumed everything even the water around the offering. Friends that is our God today.
It is time that we put every thing into serving our God. We should not need proof that our God is real. Our proof was settled a long time ago through is son Jesus Christ. Are you between two opinions, or on the boarder line of fallen away. Call upon Jesus Christ, before God calls upon you!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
Sunday, February 17, 2013
The Clock is Ticking
Ephesians 4:8
"Wherefore he saith, "When he ascended up on high,"
"He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men"
There has always been some controversy to whom or what Christ is leading captive. After all the Scholars got together and hammered it out; they come up with the same one most readers do. Christ defeated sin and death by his resurrection, taking them captive and rendering them powerless. Now the gifts Christ gave to man; "He paid a price His life" in order to give us the gifts. The most valued gift "Eternal Life and Forgiveness of Sins" given to believers. Christ is sharing the spoils of His ultimate victory over Satan with those who have received Him.
Every believer is given some gift of grace, for our mutual help, We are given as seems best to Christ to give to each of us. In our life time Christ has given a large amount of gifts and graces; Particularly the Holy Ghost. There is a fullness in Christ, and a measure of that fullness given in the counsel of God to every believer. We never come to the perfect measure till we come to Heaven.
May God Bless You
And Your Family Today
Minister Robert A. Lail
"Wherefore he saith, "When he ascended up on high,"
"He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men"
There has always been some controversy to whom or what Christ is leading captive. After all the Scholars got together and hammered it out; they come up with the same one most readers do. Christ defeated sin and death by his resurrection, taking them captive and rendering them powerless. Now the gifts Christ gave to man; "He paid a price His life" in order to give us the gifts. The most valued gift "Eternal Life and Forgiveness of Sins" given to believers. Christ is sharing the spoils of His ultimate victory over Satan with those who have received Him.
Every believer is given some gift of grace, for our mutual help, We are given as seems best to Christ to give to each of us. In our life time Christ has given a large amount of gifts and graces; Particularly the Holy Ghost. There is a fullness in Christ, and a measure of that fullness given in the counsel of God to every believer. We never come to the perfect measure till we come to Heaven.
May God Bless You
And Your Family Today
Minister Robert A. Lail
Saturday, February 16, 2013
God's Vows are Paid, "Ouch"
2 Kings 7:2
"Behold, if the Lord would make windows in heaven"
"Might this thing be"
When we read God's word there are more events were man disobeyed God's will and mock God ; than they are that obeyed God. What happen here with the Samaria Nobleman was disbelief, and mocking of God. Remember in Deuteronomy 28:53-57 God plainly told the children of Israel that they would be punished for their disobedience; However not only that, but what the punishment would be. In 2 Kings we see that what God warned them about has taken place; they were under siege by the Syrian Army and had no food. Just as God said: "And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters." (Deuteronomy 28:53).
Now Let me get to my point of this devotion. God"s judgement had been put in place for Israel now lets look at individual sin that play a part here. Elisha told them to hear the word of God. God said; there would be flour and barley sold at the gate tomorrow. The nobleman's mocking of God: "Behold, if the Lord would make windows in heaven, might this thing be." Elisha told him he would see it but not eat it. Well we know how his story ended, He was trode on at the gate and died.
Our weak points are God's opportunity of making his own power to be glorious. His time to appear for us when our strength is gone. Unbelief is a sin in which we displease God. When we are in despair, we will do, act or pay any amount to help us get out of despair. First let's be smart; go to God when in despair; with faith things will change in any situation. Let's face it: "It takes a foolish person to mock God." The next time you or I here someone insult and mock; "Our Living God" Let's correct them and show them just how foolish they are. Amen.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
"Behold, if the Lord would make windows in heaven"
"Might this thing be"
When we read God's word there are more events were man disobeyed God's will and mock God ; than they are that obeyed God. What happen here with the Samaria Nobleman was disbelief, and mocking of God. Remember in Deuteronomy 28:53-57 God plainly told the children of Israel that they would be punished for their disobedience; However not only that, but what the punishment would be. In 2 Kings we see that what God warned them about has taken place; they were under siege by the Syrian Army and had no food. Just as God said: "And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters." (Deuteronomy 28:53).
Now Let me get to my point of this devotion. God"s judgement had been put in place for Israel now lets look at individual sin that play a part here. Elisha told them to hear the word of God. God said; there would be flour and barley sold at the gate tomorrow. The nobleman's mocking of God: "Behold, if the Lord would make windows in heaven, might this thing be." Elisha told him he would see it but not eat it. Well we know how his story ended, He was trode on at the gate and died.
Our weak points are God's opportunity of making his own power to be glorious. His time to appear for us when our strength is gone. Unbelief is a sin in which we displease God. When we are in despair, we will do, act or pay any amount to help us get out of despair. First let's be smart; go to God when in despair; with faith things will change in any situation. Let's face it: "It takes a foolish person to mock God." The next time you or I here someone insult and mock; "Our Living God" Let's correct them and show them just how foolish they are. Amen.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
Friday, February 15, 2013
He Already Knows
Psalm 139:23
"Search me, O God, and know my heart:"
"Try me, and know my thoughts"
At the very beginning of Psalm 139: David realized in his own heart and conscience: Lord thou has search me. David knew that God knew his thoughts, and his heart. We seldom ask God to search our hearts or thoughts, or even try us. The reason being, we would be ashamed of the thought he would find and the secrets we hide in our hearts. Maybe that's why we ask for forgiveness so quick and so often. Hoping that we get our excuse in first. Well I got bad news for you, "He Already Knows" God reads our most secret thoughts, and all the passions in our Hearts pass before Him.
Our God knows everything perfectly and he knows everything perfectly at once. "Just like my Dad used to say: "Robert let's see you talk your way out of this one." Needless to say, I could never talk my way out of what I had done or even justify even a little of it. But let me tell you one thing: after I; let's call it "chastised," I knew the way out and the way how to stay out of those situations. Of course like all good Dad's he said: "Think next time or do I need to do your thinking for you. I think God for the Father I had here on Earth.
God I think you for always knowing my thoughts and my heart, and always being with me. no matter if I go forward or I turn backward you are there. If I turn left or right your there; no matter which way I go or where or how far; your foot steps will always lead me.
MAY GOD BLESS ALL
Minister Robert A.Lail
"Search me, O God, and know my heart:"
"Try me, and know my thoughts"
At the very beginning of Psalm 139: David realized in his own heart and conscience: Lord thou has search me. David knew that God knew his thoughts, and his heart. We seldom ask God to search our hearts or thoughts, or even try us. The reason being, we would be ashamed of the thought he would find and the secrets we hide in our hearts. Maybe that's why we ask for forgiveness so quick and so often. Hoping that we get our excuse in first. Well I got bad news for you, "He Already Knows" God reads our most secret thoughts, and all the passions in our Hearts pass before Him.
Our God knows everything perfectly and he knows everything perfectly at once. "Just like my Dad used to say: "Robert let's see you talk your way out of this one." Needless to say, I could never talk my way out of what I had done or even justify even a little of it. But let me tell you one thing: after I; let's call it "chastised," I knew the way out and the way how to stay out of those situations. Of course like all good Dad's he said: "Think next time or do I need to do your thinking for you. I think God for the Father I had here on Earth.
God I think you for always knowing my thoughts and my heart, and always being with me. no matter if I go forward or I turn backward you are there. If I turn left or right your there; no matter which way I go or where or how far; your foot steps will always lead me.
MAY GOD BLESS ALL
Minister Robert A.Lail
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Run To God
Job 17:11
"My days are past, my purposes are broken off"
"even the thoughts of my heart"
Job is appealing from himself to God. His hope is not focused on life but death. Job's friends pretended and talking foolish when they were telling him that he would recover and be prosperous; "Because they were speaking of this world. When we need comfort or give comfort, It is our duty with the wisdom that God has giving us to comfort ourselves, and others in distress with, that which will not fail. "The Promise of Eternal Life."
Let's look at our self; are we willing to go when God calls us home, or are we going to hang on to the corruption of this world. Our purpose down here will be done, and a change of focus will take place; For the hope of the wicked shall be put out in darkness, and our souls will enjoy the rest reserved for the people of God,
"May We Not Run From God But Run"
"To Him With Outstretched Arms"
Minister Robert A. Lail
"My days are past, my purposes are broken off"
"even the thoughts of my heart"
Job is appealing from himself to God. His hope is not focused on life but death. Job's friends pretended and talking foolish when they were telling him that he would recover and be prosperous; "Because they were speaking of this world. When we need comfort or give comfort, It is our duty with the wisdom that God has giving us to comfort ourselves, and others in distress with, that which will not fail. "The Promise of Eternal Life."
Let's look at our self; are we willing to go when God calls us home, or are we going to hang on to the corruption of this world. Our purpose down here will be done, and a change of focus will take place; For the hope of the wicked shall be put out in darkness, and our souls will enjoy the rest reserved for the people of God,
"May We Not Run From God But Run"
"To Him With Outstretched Arms"
Minister Robert A. Lail
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The Spear
John 19:34
"But one of the soldiers, with a spear pierced his side"
"and fourth with came there out blood and water"
This was a sad and dark day for Jesus earthly family. The only reason the crucifixion took place was, because there was no other way for us to be saved. Our Lord endured the ugliness of it all. I want us to concentrate on the first part of the scripture. "But one of the soldiers, with a spear pierced his side. We know that Christ was already dead or had give up the ghost; that's why the soldiers didn't break Christ legs
I studied art in college and was taught to pull out what the painter was saying or should I say what I thought he was saying. Have you ever look at the painting of "The Crucifixion" by: Peter Paul Ruben. His painting will draw you in to the picture. Mr. Ruben said; "perhaps we can see the wound in Jesus side as our constant sins. I myself looked and looked at the Crucifixion, I could see the scene acting out in front of me. Here's what I mean; I could see the sorrow on the faces of the women. I could see that the horses were startled along with the painful faces of the thieves. Our Lord and Saviour hanging dead on the Cross; "instead of the soldier holding that spear," I saw me holding the spear as if I were still stabbing Christ. Maybe Paul was right, that wound may in reality be our own recent sin.
May God Forgive Us All
Minister Robert A. Lail
"But one of the soldiers, with a spear pierced his side"
"and fourth with came there out blood and water"
This was a sad and dark day for Jesus earthly family. The only reason the crucifixion took place was, because there was no other way for us to be saved. Our Lord endured the ugliness of it all. I want us to concentrate on the first part of the scripture. "But one of the soldiers, with a spear pierced his side. We know that Christ was already dead or had give up the ghost; that's why the soldiers didn't break Christ legs
I studied art in college and was taught to pull out what the painter was saying or should I say what I thought he was saying. Have you ever look at the painting of "The Crucifixion" by: Peter Paul Ruben. His painting will draw you in to the picture. Mr. Ruben said; "perhaps we can see the wound in Jesus side as our constant sins. I myself looked and looked at the Crucifixion, I could see the scene acting out in front of me. Here's what I mean; I could see the sorrow on the faces of the women. I could see that the horses were startled along with the painful faces of the thieves. Our Lord and Saviour hanging dead on the Cross; "instead of the soldier holding that spear," I saw me holding the spear as if I were still stabbing Christ. Maybe Paul was right, that wound may in reality be our own recent sin.
May God Forgive Us All
Minister Robert A. Lail
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Peace From God
Genesis 22:8
"And Abraham said, my son, God will provide"
"A lamb for a burnt offering"
Some people may read this Scripture; as Abraham being "Tempted by God," However the Hebrew word "Nissah" means to be tested. Abram loved Isaac, so God tested Abraham's faith in Him by telling Abraham to take Isaac to Moriah and offer him for a burnt offering. Abraham made it through that test or trial because his faith in God. The Bible tells us in ( 1 Cor 10:13 ) that God will never place inducements, test or trial's before us; in which we can not bear.
We all have a trial that will be our "Hardest" to go through. I know; because I am going through my "Hardest" trial now; The loss of my wife Robin. At first I was mad and could not accept her being gone and, "Why God Took Her Away From Me." God stepped in and like Abraham I got peace. God reminded me, why he didn't take Isaac as a offering. God also went on and reminded me that He Himself gave His only Son because he loved us and wanted us to have Eternal Life. Well I guess God felt that I still was not understanding Him. God plainly said "Robert listen to me; I gave My Son and He returned to me, because of Truth, Faith, and Love and Robert your loved one came back to me, because of Truth, Faith, and Love. God Said "It's not a give and take option; what I give unto this world I will bring back unto myself.
With this talk with God; I can now go forward knowing that even through death Robin's Eternal Life has now begun. I pray that my talk with God on a lost loved one will help some others to go forward in life.
"We never think about it until it happens to us"
Minister Robert A. Lail
"And Abraham said, my son, God will provide"
"A lamb for a burnt offering"
Some people may read this Scripture; as Abraham being "Tempted by God," However the Hebrew word "Nissah" means to be tested. Abram loved Isaac, so God tested Abraham's faith in Him by telling Abraham to take Isaac to Moriah and offer him for a burnt offering. Abraham made it through that test or trial because his faith in God. The Bible tells us in ( 1 Cor 10:13 ) that God will never place inducements, test or trial's before us; in which we can not bear.
We all have a trial that will be our "Hardest" to go through. I know; because I am going through my "Hardest" trial now; The loss of my wife Robin. At first I was mad and could not accept her being gone and, "Why God Took Her Away From Me." God stepped in and like Abraham I got peace. God reminded me, why he didn't take Isaac as a offering. God also went on and reminded me that He Himself gave His only Son because he loved us and wanted us to have Eternal Life. Well I guess God felt that I still was not understanding Him. God plainly said "Robert listen to me; I gave My Son and He returned to me, because of Truth, Faith, and Love and Robert your loved one came back to me, because of Truth, Faith, and Love. God Said "It's not a give and take option; what I give unto this world I will bring back unto myself.
With this talk with God; I can now go forward knowing that even through death Robin's Eternal Life has now begun. I pray that my talk with God on a lost loved one will help some others to go forward in life.
"We never think about it until it happens to us"
Minister Robert A. Lail
Monday, February 11, 2013
Holding The Truth
Romans 1:17b
"Ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who hold"
"the truth in unrighteous"
Let us not misunderstand this passage of scripture. The expression "hold the truth in unrighteousness" don't mean that one's mentioned in scripture possessed the truth: they did not practice it. They attempted to restrain the truth through unrighteousness.
As a lot of us have found out through hardships, or being taught about Jesus Christ and what He did to give us eternal life. All mankind need the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Why? Because none can obtain the favour of God, or escape God's wrath by their own works. The sinfulness of man is described as ungodliness against God's laws as well as the unrighteousness acts of not believing in Him and The Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The cause of this sinfulness is holding the truth or trying to cover it up with, Unrighteousness Lies, False Prophets,False Miracles. Plainly just to do what is completely against God's Word. Let us be able to see and know the difference when it is before us.
Minister Robert Lail
"Ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who hold"
"the truth in unrighteous"
Let us not misunderstand this passage of scripture. The expression "hold the truth in unrighteousness" don't mean that one's mentioned in scripture possessed the truth: they did not practice it. They attempted to restrain the truth through unrighteousness.
As a lot of us have found out through hardships, or being taught about Jesus Christ and what He did to give us eternal life. All mankind need the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Why? Because none can obtain the favour of God, or escape God's wrath by their own works. The sinfulness of man is described as ungodliness against God's laws as well as the unrighteousness acts of not believing in Him and The Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The cause of this sinfulness is holding the truth or trying to cover it up with, Unrighteousness Lies, False Prophets,False Miracles. Plainly just to do what is completely against God's Word. Let us be able to see and know the difference when it is before us.
Minister Robert Lail
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Choose Your Heart
Ezekel 36:26
"And I will give you an heart of flesh"
All those that believe in the New Covenant, have a new heart and a new spirit, in order to their walking in newness of life. God gives a heart of flesh, a soft and tender heart, that willfully complies with, "His Holy Will," Renewing grace works as great a change in the Soul, as the turning a dead stone into living flesh.
A heart of flesh will give you a desire to tarry away even for a moment. The heart of stone calls a great iniquity nothing. It's hard to subject a heart of flesh to God's will. The hard heart don't love the Redeemer, but the renewed heart burns with affection toward Him. "Examine your heart today."
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
"And I will give you an heart of flesh"
All those that believe in the New Covenant, have a new heart and a new spirit, in order to their walking in newness of life. God gives a heart of flesh, a soft and tender heart, that willfully complies with, "His Holy Will," Renewing grace works as great a change in the Soul, as the turning a dead stone into living flesh.
A heart of flesh will give you a desire to tarry away even for a moment. The heart of stone calls a great iniquity nothing. It's hard to subject a heart of flesh to God's will. The hard heart don't love the Redeemer, but the renewed heart burns with affection toward Him. "Examine your heart today."
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
Saturday, February 9, 2013
How Long
Numbers !4:11
"How long will it be ere, they believe me"
Jesus Christ has made intercession for mankind every since, He; "Himself" gave us the choice of eternal life;through The Cross, His Resurrection from the grave and His accenting to the Right Hand of God. But in this world today there are so many people that deceitfully use Him; as they that serve Him.
God can and will pardon our nations sin, as well as ours, and turn the punishment away. Unbelief and trust: has as many lives as a cat. If so let us kill one unbelief at a time , until there all gone. With true faith all unbelief can and will no longer be a problem.
Christ tells us that : "He Is The Way," "The Truth and, "The Light and Through Him We Are Forgiven."
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
"How long will it be ere, they believe me"
Jesus Christ has made intercession for mankind every since, He; "Himself" gave us the choice of eternal life;through The Cross, His Resurrection from the grave and His accenting to the Right Hand of God. But in this world today there are so many people that deceitfully use Him; as they that serve Him.
God can and will pardon our nations sin, as well as ours, and turn the punishment away. Unbelief and trust: has as many lives as a cat. If so let us kill one unbelief at a time , until there all gone. With true faith all unbelief can and will no longer be a problem.
Christ tells us that : "He Is The Way," "The Truth and, "The Light and Through Him We Are Forgiven."
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
Friday, February 8, 2013
Rest In The Lord
Psalm 37:8
"Fret not thyself it"
"tendeth only to evil doing"
A fretful, discontented spirit is open to many temptations. What Christ has given to the righteous, is more profitable than the ill-gotten and abused riches of ungodly men. It sounds easy to talk about "Resting in The Lord" and waiting patiently for him; until your life is turned upside down and you live in tumult and anguish for a little while. Now; is it still possible to rest in the Lord?
The answer is yes; because if you can't rest in the Lord while dealing with temptations, how can you rest in the Lord after the temptation. If we can't rest in the Lord during good and bad times, than we can never rest at all. Remember your behavior during times of fret depends on your relationship with God Himself. Let's not get carried away with what goes on in this world. Stay focused on Jesus Christ.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
"Fret not thyself it"
"tendeth only to evil doing"
A fretful, discontented spirit is open to many temptations. What Christ has given to the righteous, is more profitable than the ill-gotten and abused riches of ungodly men. It sounds easy to talk about "Resting in The Lord" and waiting patiently for him; until your life is turned upside down and you live in tumult and anguish for a little while. Now; is it still possible to rest in the Lord?
The answer is yes; because if you can't rest in the Lord while dealing with temptations, how can you rest in the Lord after the temptation. If we can't rest in the Lord during good and bad times, than we can never rest at all. Remember your behavior during times of fret depends on your relationship with God Himself. Let's not get carried away with what goes on in this world. Stay focused on Jesus Christ.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Draw Nigh To God
James 4:8
"Draw nigh to God and He"
"will draw nigh to you"
Never allow a truth of God that is brought home to your soul to pass without acting on it, not just physically, but also in will. Keep a record of it in your Bible, the date and place of your conversion. The hardest heart can be changed in Christ in seconds, than the almighty power of God is on his behalf. We come up to the truth of God, we confess we are wrong, but go back again; then we come up again and go back; until we learn that we have no reason to be sliding back to start with. The power of the World, the Flesh and the Devil can take you were you don't want to go. But Because of Christ Jesus we are linked to God and His redemptive power.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
"Draw nigh to God and He"
"will draw nigh to you"
Never allow a truth of God that is brought home to your soul to pass without acting on it, not just physically, but also in will. Keep a record of it in your Bible, the date and place of your conversion. The hardest heart can be changed in Christ in seconds, than the almighty power of God is on his behalf. We come up to the truth of God, we confess we are wrong, but go back again; then we come up again and go back; until we learn that we have no reason to be sliding back to start with. The power of the World, the Flesh and the Devil can take you were you don't want to go. But Because of Christ Jesus we are linked to God and His redemptive power.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Day Of Judgement
1 Thessalonians 5:3
"Peace and Safety than Sudden"
"Destruction cometh upon them"
The Bible tells us about the; "Day Of The Lord" which we call the Day of Judgement. But of course we have our own way of putting things simple, so we just say: Hey, Jesus is coming back soon. Really it is useless to even make that statement. The Bible tells us why. There are times and seasons for us to work in, and we must have interest to know and observe, what is going on around us.
We don't know when we must give up our spirit to God. The hour of death is the same to each person that the judgement will be to mankind in general. But the coming of Christ will be terrible to the ungodly, a complete opposite from the Godly. The ungodly will be overtaken while they dream of happiness, and please themselves with vain amusements. There will be no way to escape the terror or the punishment of that day. This day will be happy to the righteous.There will be no darkness only light for the believer.
But just think, how many are speaking peace and safety to themselves, over whose heads utter destruction is hovering. We must always, let's say keep ourselves in check; as well as Helping and Teaching others, and guard against our Spiritual enemies.
May God BlessYou
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
"Peace and Safety than Sudden"
"Destruction cometh upon them"
The Bible tells us about the; "Day Of The Lord" which we call the Day of Judgement. But of course we have our own way of putting things simple, so we just say: Hey, Jesus is coming back soon. Really it is useless to even make that statement. The Bible tells us why. There are times and seasons for us to work in, and we must have interest to know and observe, what is going on around us.
We don't know when we must give up our spirit to God. The hour of death is the same to each person that the judgement will be to mankind in general. But the coming of Christ will be terrible to the ungodly, a complete opposite from the Godly. The ungodly will be overtaken while they dream of happiness, and please themselves with vain amusements. There will be no way to escape the terror or the punishment of that day. This day will be happy to the righteous.There will be no darkness only light for the believer.
But just think, how many are speaking peace and safety to themselves, over whose heads utter destruction is hovering. We must always, let's say keep ourselves in check; as well as Helping and Teaching others, and guard against our Spiritual enemies.
May God BlessYou
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Relationships are Important
Proverbs 11:4
"In a multitude of counselors there is safety"
Relationships are important to our success. Let's start with the most important relationship that we will ever have; "God", Spend time with God daily, talk to God in prayer, read His word and listen when God talks back to you. Now let's go to our earthly relationships. If you are married your Husband or Wife is you next important relationship. Your spouse is someone you can share everything with, from the depth's of your heart. This is so; because the Love and Trust you have between each other, is the same as the relationship you have with God.
The next is your inner circle of friends. These should be friends you can trust, have faith in and have similar goals in life. The main goal being; serving God, and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. When you have godly family and friends in your inner circle, you will have a lot more fun moving forward in life. The past is a place where we can't move forward; but looking forward and trusting "God" nothing is impossible.
And the way to become truly successful
is to seek the best that other people have to offer
use them to supplement your own, and give credit
to them when they have helped
Gordon Dean
God Bless
Minister: Robert A. Lail
"In a multitude of counselors there is safety"
Relationships are important to our success. Let's start with the most important relationship that we will ever have; "God", Spend time with God daily, talk to God in prayer, read His word and listen when God talks back to you. Now let's go to our earthly relationships. If you are married your Husband or Wife is you next important relationship. Your spouse is someone you can share everything with, from the depth's of your heart. This is so; because the Love and Trust you have between each other, is the same as the relationship you have with God.
The next is your inner circle of friends. These should be friends you can trust, have faith in and have similar goals in life. The main goal being; serving God, and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. When you have godly family and friends in your inner circle, you will have a lot more fun moving forward in life. The past is a place where we can't move forward; but looking forward and trusting "God" nothing is impossible.
And the way to become truly successful
is to seek the best that other people have to offer
use them to supplement your own, and give credit
to them when they have helped
Gordon Dean
God Bless
Minister: Robert A. Lail
Monday, February 4, 2013
Be A Spiritual Blessing
Ephesians 3:16
To be strengthened with might by his Spirit"
"in the inner man"
Apostle Paul was worried more about the faint and discouraged believers in Ephesus, than his own tribulations. As believers we should care about others and put them ahead of our trials and tribulations, more than what we do. Let us ask for Spiritual blessings instead of just a "Bless Them Lord Blessing."
The best blessings are spiritual blessing; "Strength in the inner man from the Spirit of God, Strength in the soul and the Strength of Faith to serve God and to do spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ." If Christ is in our hearts, and we share that love of Christ, than Christ dwells there. For where His Spirit dwells, He dwells there also. AMEN!!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
To be strengthened with might by his Spirit"
"in the inner man"
Apostle Paul was worried more about the faint and discouraged believers in Ephesus, than his own tribulations. As believers we should care about others and put them ahead of our trials and tribulations, more than what we do. Let us ask for Spiritual blessings instead of just a "Bless Them Lord Blessing."
The best blessings are spiritual blessing; "Strength in the inner man from the Spirit of God, Strength in the soul and the Strength of Faith to serve God and to do spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ." If Christ is in our hearts, and we share that love of Christ, than Christ dwells there. For where His Spirit dwells, He dwells there also. AMEN!!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Devotional
Psalm 51: 2
"Wash, me thoroughly from mine iniquity"
"and cleanse me from my sin"
David was convinced of his sin and poured out his soul to God in prayer. We must first notice that David; ask for Mercy and Grace "before" Forgiveness. How many times have we been convicted of a sin big or small and have ask God for Grace and Mercy "before" Forgiveness. I believe it would be safe to say; not very many times. If we Go to God for forgiveness because of guilt or we feel sorry for it:; well we are just wasting God's time. We must first own that sin or sin's before God, then not be ashamed to own our repentance.
Believers long to have their whole debt of sin's blotted out. and every stain cleansed; however we all and I mean we all; will have some secret reserve and have some favorite lust that we kept to our self, therefore keeping it from being washed away with the rest of our sin's. If we can own our sins, we should not be ashamed to own our repentance.
"Wash, me thoroughly from mine iniquity"
"and cleanse me from my sin"
David was convinced of his sin and poured out his soul to God in prayer. We must first notice that David; ask for Mercy and Grace "before" Forgiveness. How many times have we been convicted of a sin big or small and have ask God for Grace and Mercy "before" Forgiveness. I believe it would be safe to say; not very many times. If we Go to God for forgiveness because of guilt or we feel sorry for it:; well we are just wasting God's time. We must first own that sin or sin's before God, then not be ashamed to own our repentance.
Believers long to have their whole debt of sin's blotted out. and every stain cleansed; however we all and I mean we all; will have some secret reserve and have some favorite lust that we kept to our self, therefore keeping it from being washed away with the rest of our sin's. If we can own our sins, we should not be ashamed to own our repentance.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Devotional
Revelation 2:19
"The Last to be more than the First"
Our Lord knows the works of his people; Love, Faith, Zeal, and Patience. If God eyes observe them committing or just allow what is evil, he will rebuke, correct, or punish. All Christians should earnestly desire that "Our" last works will be "Our" best works. God gives us encouragement to kept us pure and undefiled. Never despise the mystery of God.
Our Lord is tender with his Faithful Servants. He lays nothing upon his servants but what is good. There is a promise of heavenly rewards to the preserving, victorious believer. So let us strive to make "Our" last works for Jesus Christ; "Our best works for Jesus Christ!! Amen.
"The Last to be more than the First"
Our Lord knows the works of his people; Love, Faith, Zeal, and Patience. If God eyes observe them committing or just allow what is evil, he will rebuke, correct, or punish. All Christians should earnestly desire that "Our" last works will be "Our" best works. God gives us encouragement to kept us pure and undefiled. Never despise the mystery of God.
Our Lord is tender with his Faithful Servants. He lays nothing upon his servants but what is good. There is a promise of heavenly rewards to the preserving, victorious believer. So let us strive to make "Our" last works for Jesus Christ; "Our best works for Jesus Christ!! Amen.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Devotional
Ecclesiastes 5:3
"And a fool's voice is known by multitude of words"
How would you feel if someone called you a "Fool", just for what you were saying to them. I venture to say that you become rather upset, to the point that you would say or do something to them. In the Book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon shows that we act the same with God. Solomon tells us that if we vow a vow unto God, and we don't pay it or kept it; God hath no pleasure in fools. Well I guess we know he is talking straight to us. If you think about it; It would take a "Fool", to break a vow made to God.
Solomon goes on to tells us not to give excuses for sin; by saying a multitude of words in anger. Solomon even states "Why should God be angry at thy voice and destroy the work of thine hands. If we fear God; always pay our vows made unto God and kept our multitude of words silent.
"And a fool's voice is known by multitude of words"
How would you feel if someone called you a "Fool", just for what you were saying to them. I venture to say that you become rather upset, to the point that you would say or do something to them. In the Book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon shows that we act the same with God. Solomon tells us that if we vow a vow unto God, and we don't pay it or kept it; God hath no pleasure in fools. Well I guess we know he is talking straight to us. If you think about it; It would take a "Fool", to break a vow made to God.
Solomon goes on to tells us not to give excuses for sin; by saying a multitude of words in anger. Solomon even states "Why should God be angry at thy voice and destroy the work of thine hands. If we fear God; always pay our vows made unto God and kept our multitude of words silent.
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