Acts 9: 20
"And straightway he preached Christ
in the synagogues that he is
the Son of God"
We naturally think Saul was part of the casting of stones at Stephen; because we find him keeping the clothes of the one's who first cast stones at Stephen. Even though Saul cast no stones he consented unto Stephens death.. Here we have Saul of Tarsus a young man that
was an Enemy to God.
Saul threaten and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord. He even ask to go to Damascus into all the synagogues and bound all men and women and bring them back into Jerusalem. Saul was dedicated to what he done, but he was still an enemy to God.
Saul, an enemy to God, became an Apostle of God. We all know the story of his conversion on the road to Damascus to slaughter and bound more Christians. After his conversion Saul started preaching Christ in the synagogues and later joined Peter and other disciples.
Saul's name was changed to Paul during the First Missionary journey to Cyprus were they delivered their message in the synagogues of the Jews only. They were called upon to explain their doctrine to an eminent Gentile (a high rank or distinguished person), Sergius Paulus, the proconsul (A provincial governor of consular rank in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire). Sergius Paulus was converted, and Saul's name was changed to Paul.
The first thing on a sinners mind is I am to bad or have hurt to many people for me to be forgiven, and I don't think I can change now; it's to late. It is never to late for God, because He is always on time. Look at Saul, He was a great enemy against God and the Christian movement; but one day Saul come face to face with the power of God. In an instance an enemy of God, became an Apostle of God. God can take the worst and make the best out of any situation. Amen!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
A House For God
Acts 7: 49a
"Heaven is my throne, and Earth is my footstool
what house will ye build me"
Here Stephen refers to (Amos 5: 25-27) and (Isa. 66: 1-2). The Jews thought that because they had their temple,they were safe from harm and God would bless them anyway. The prophets warned them that their temple would not assure them of blessing if their hearts were not right. There is no way that God; Who fills all heaven and earth, be confined to a temple made of hands! Israel's religious life was nothing but superstition, even though they had the outward kook of religion, but again their hearts were not with God.
I pray that none of our church's on this earth today,are look upon as being a house for God. The church building should be looked at as the house of God; a meeting place were Christian's and sinners can go and meet with God. It becomes a sacred place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is taught and were a sinner can go and not be afraid or ashamed; but welcomed in, and told about salvation through Jesus Christ and be Baptized.
The Whole world is God's temple, and He is present every where, and fills it with His Glory. But as heaven is His throne and earth is His footstool, so therefore none of our services can profit Him Who made all things. Next to the human nature of Christ, the broken and spiritual heart is His most valued temple. I pray today that they that are without Christ, will open the door to their heart and let Christ make your heart His Temple. Amen!!
YOUR HEART IS LIKE A HOUSE
OPEN THE DOOR FOR CHRIST
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"Heaven is my throne, and Earth is my footstool
what house will ye build me"
Here Stephen refers to (Amos 5: 25-27) and (Isa. 66: 1-2). The Jews thought that because they had their temple,they were safe from harm and God would bless them anyway. The prophets warned them that their temple would not assure them of blessing if their hearts were not right. There is no way that God; Who fills all heaven and earth, be confined to a temple made of hands! Israel's religious life was nothing but superstition, even though they had the outward kook of religion, but again their hearts were not with God.
I pray that none of our church's on this earth today,are look upon as being a house for God. The church building should be looked at as the house of God; a meeting place were Christian's and sinners can go and meet with God. It becomes a sacred place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is taught and were a sinner can go and not be afraid or ashamed; but welcomed in, and told about salvation through Jesus Christ and be Baptized.
The Whole world is God's temple, and He is present every where, and fills it with His Glory. But as heaven is His throne and earth is His footstool, so therefore none of our services can profit Him Who made all things. Next to the human nature of Christ, the broken and spiritual heart is His most valued temple. I pray today that they that are without Christ, will open the door to their heart and let Christ make your heart His Temple. Amen!!
YOUR HEART IS LIKE A HOUSE
OPEN THE DOOR FOR CHRIST
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Present Work Of Christ
Hebrews 8: 12
"For I will be merciful to their unrighteous
and their sins, and iniquities will
I remember no more"
The Book of Hebrews describes the risen and ascended Jesus as presently interceding before God on our behalf as our "High Priest." I have heard Christians say that Christ has done what He came to do, "To be crucified " and that His work is done until each of us stands before God. Who ever may think that or being taught that; sorry but it's wrong (Hebrews 7:16-17).
Our saviour is not idle during this present time between His first and second advents. Rather, He fulfills the role of the Old Testament Priests, who served as mediators between a Holy God and sinful human beings. Jesus Christ is a higher and much greater Priests Than those of the tribe of Levi, because His priesthood last forever.
New Testament Christianity is therefore centered not upon what Jesus has done or will do, but what Jesus is doing now. He is ruling as Lord, and this Lordship of Christ is not limited to individual Christians (My personal Lord) or even to the church. He is Lord over every realm of creation "in heaven and on earth and under the earth" (Phil. 2:10-11). Belief in Christ cannot be relegated to the realm of the Spiritual alone. Jesus is Lord of all. If your having problems in your life, take them to the Lord in Prayer. If you are not saved, I pray that you will invite Christ into your heart Today. Amen!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"For I will be merciful to their unrighteous
and their sins, and iniquities will
I remember no more"
The Book of Hebrews describes the risen and ascended Jesus as presently interceding before God on our behalf as our "High Priest." I have heard Christians say that Christ has done what He came to do, "To be crucified " and that His work is done until each of us stands before God. Who ever may think that or being taught that; sorry but it's wrong (Hebrews 7:16-17).
Our saviour is not idle during this present time between His first and second advents. Rather, He fulfills the role of the Old Testament Priests, who served as mediators between a Holy God and sinful human beings. Jesus Christ is a higher and much greater Priests Than those of the tribe of Levi, because His priesthood last forever.
New Testament Christianity is therefore centered not upon what Jesus has done or will do, but what Jesus is doing now. He is ruling as Lord, and this Lordship of Christ is not limited to individual Christians (My personal Lord) or even to the church. He is Lord over every realm of creation "in heaven and on earth and under the earth" (Phil. 2:10-11). Belief in Christ cannot be relegated to the realm of the Spiritual alone. Jesus is Lord of all. If your having problems in your life, take them to the Lord in Prayer. If you are not saved, I pray that you will invite Christ into your heart Today. Amen!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Monday, October 28, 2013
Dead Or Living
Matthew 22: 32b
"God is not the God of the
dead, but of the living"
The question of Resurrection; was another doctrinal question that Christ answers by using the Old Testament Laws. The question was about marriage in the next life. The question was hypothetical, using 7 brothers married to the same women, based on the Old Testament Laws of family heirs (Gen. 38:8 and Deut. 25:10). The scribes and Pharisees thought they had Christ caught in an answer in which He could be accused; However Christ as always spoke the truth.
Christ carried the truths of Resurrection to a future state, further than had ever been reveled. He used the books of Moses to teach that the doctrine of resurrection is clearly taught in the Old Testament and the New Testament. But this doctrine was kept for a more full revelation of Christ, who was the "First-Fruits" of them that slept.
We of this world marry and are given in marriage (Luke 20: 34). But it is for just a little while. I know we say, "I'll see and be with my wife or husband when I get to Heaven." Well we are partly right; However human marriage as we know it will no longer exist in the nest life. Man will be as angels, that is sexless, and living in a Spiritual world. It does not mean that we will be angels; just that we will be like them in regards to marriage. We will reign as children of God, and not as angels.
All errors will arise from not studying and learning the Scripture and the power of God. In this world it's nothing but death after death, and so ends all earthly hopes, joys, and sorrows. How dreadful is it for those who are looking for nothing better beyond the grave. If you don't have Christ in your heart, I pray that you will seek Him and let Christ into your life, and start seeking for the good things that God as promised us in Eternity.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"God is not the God of the
dead, but of the living"
The question of Resurrection; was another doctrinal question that Christ answers by using the Old Testament Laws. The question was about marriage in the next life. The question was hypothetical, using 7 brothers married to the same women, based on the Old Testament Laws of family heirs (Gen. 38:8 and Deut. 25:10). The scribes and Pharisees thought they had Christ caught in an answer in which He could be accused; However Christ as always spoke the truth.
Christ carried the truths of Resurrection to a future state, further than had ever been reveled. He used the books of Moses to teach that the doctrine of resurrection is clearly taught in the Old Testament and the New Testament. But this doctrine was kept for a more full revelation of Christ, who was the "First-Fruits" of them that slept.
We of this world marry and are given in marriage (Luke 20: 34). But it is for just a little while. I know we say, "I'll see and be with my wife or husband when I get to Heaven." Well we are partly right; However human marriage as we know it will no longer exist in the nest life. Man will be as angels, that is sexless, and living in a Spiritual world. It does not mean that we will be angels; just that we will be like them in regards to marriage. We will reign as children of God, and not as angels.
All errors will arise from not studying and learning the Scripture and the power of God. In this world it's nothing but death after death, and so ends all earthly hopes, joys, and sorrows. How dreadful is it for those who are looking for nothing better beyond the grave. If you don't have Christ in your heart, I pray that you will seek Him and let Christ into your life, and start seeking for the good things that God as promised us in Eternity.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Saturday, October 26, 2013
The Closet Is The Heart's Study
Psalm 55: 17
"Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray,
and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice"
" Give me thy heart," is God's requisition of men. "Give me thy heart!" is man's demand of man. A professional ministry is a heartless ministry. When money plays a great part in a ministry, the heart plays little part.. Preaching and teaching God's word is a calling from God and a desire within our hearts. God does not make us business partners in His Ministry, we become servants to God and His Ministry. A person who does not sow with his heart in his study will never reap a harvest for God. The closet is the hearts study.
We will learn more about God, and ourselves in the closet, just by talking to Him in prayer, than we could learn in our libraries. "Jesus Wept" is the shortest and biggest verse in the Bible. It is he who goes forth weeping (Not preaching the great sermons or teaching the best lessons, or even giving the most money to the Church), but bearing precious seed.
Praying gives sense, brings wisdom, broadens and strengthens the mind. The closet is a perfect school teacher and schoolhouse for the all who prays. Thought is not only brightened and clarified in prayer. We can learn more in an hour praying, when praying indeed, than from many hours in the study. Books are in the closet which can be found and not read. Revelations are made in the closet which are made nowhere else.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray,
and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice"
" Give me thy heart," is God's requisition of men. "Give me thy heart!" is man's demand of man. A professional ministry is a heartless ministry. When money plays a great part in a ministry, the heart plays little part.. Preaching and teaching God's word is a calling from God and a desire within our hearts. God does not make us business partners in His Ministry, we become servants to God and His Ministry. A person who does not sow with his heart in his study will never reap a harvest for God. The closet is the hearts study.
We will learn more about God, and ourselves in the closet, just by talking to Him in prayer, than we could learn in our libraries. "Jesus Wept" is the shortest and biggest verse in the Bible. It is he who goes forth weeping (Not preaching the great sermons or teaching the best lessons, or even giving the most money to the Church), but bearing precious seed.
Praying gives sense, brings wisdom, broadens and strengthens the mind. The closet is a perfect school teacher and schoolhouse for the all who prays. Thought is not only brightened and clarified in prayer. We can learn more in an hour praying, when praying indeed, than from many hours in the study. Books are in the closet which can be found and not read. Revelations are made in the closet which are made nowhere else.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Friday, October 25, 2013
Be Watchful For Yourself!
Luke 21: 34
"And take heed to yourself, least at any time
your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting
and drunkenness and cares of this life"
Be watchful, not for the end of times; but for your end! The human race is always talking about what the Bible says about the signs of the end of time as we know it. Not thinking or preparing for our final moments in this life. Christ tells us in Luke 21:34, "To take heed to yourself." This command was not just for His disciples. Christ command was for the entire human race. What is Christ telling us to take heed of in ourselves? Just in case we don't know or have forgot; here is what Christ is waring us about.
Do not let your temptations overpower you, or let yourself be overcome by your corruptions. We must remember that for us to be safe; we can not be carnally secure. Our danger is, when the day of death and judgement comes upon us and we are not prepared. Others words; on the day we are called to meet our Lord, let that not be the furthest from our thoughts, when it should be the nearest to our hearts.
It will come to all who dwell on earth to have life after death; or suffer the second death. Have you ask how you can be found worthy to stand before Christ at that Day? All who have not sought Christ I pray you do so now. If you were never humbled for your sins, I ask you to start now. For those who have already begun, go forward and be kept humbled. Watch therefore and pray always. Watch against sin; watch in every duty, and make the most of every opportunity to do good. Pray always: those shall be accounted worthy to live a life. Amen!!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"And take heed to yourself, least at any time
your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting
and drunkenness and cares of this life"
Be watchful, not for the end of times; but for your end! The human race is always talking about what the Bible says about the signs of the end of time as we know it. Not thinking or preparing for our final moments in this life. Christ tells us in Luke 21:34, "To take heed to yourself." This command was not just for His disciples. Christ command was for the entire human race. What is Christ telling us to take heed of in ourselves? Just in case we don't know or have forgot; here is what Christ is waring us about.
Do not let your temptations overpower you, or let yourself be overcome by your corruptions. We must remember that for us to be safe; we can not be carnally secure. Our danger is, when the day of death and judgement comes upon us and we are not prepared. Others words; on the day we are called to meet our Lord, let that not be the furthest from our thoughts, when it should be the nearest to our hearts.
It will come to all who dwell on earth to have life after death; or suffer the second death. Have you ask how you can be found worthy to stand before Christ at that Day? All who have not sought Christ I pray you do so now. If you were never humbled for your sins, I ask you to start now. For those who have already begun, go forward and be kept humbled. Watch therefore and pray always. Watch against sin; watch in every duty, and make the most of every opportunity to do good. Pray always: those shall be accounted worthy to live a life. Amen!!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Two Small Coins
Mark 12: 42
"And there came a certain poor widow
and she threw in two mites
which make a farthing"
The big givers! Everyone in their church knows who they are. However we solicit them to make those impressive gifts that make a new building possible. They get their names put on brass plaques and leaded into stained glass windows. They sure give a lot of money. Or do they?
Jesus stood outside the treasury and watched the big givers give. He was not so impressed with their big gifts. It seemed to Him as if they were merely tipping God. How did the truly big giver look? Jesus pointed to a little women, one whom the big givers and the soliciting committees ignored.
Study the women. She obviously did not feel like a big giver. She felt simple and poorly dressed. Usually, her poor garment was faded and patched. She slipped in among the richly robed. Her gift was, in her mind, even more shabby than her clothes. quickly, as though ashamed of her appearance, she threw in a couple of small coins and slipped out again.
Yet Jesus saw her. He told those about Him that she was the really big giver. How could this be? Two small coins a big gift? Yes! She had given all she had. No one can give more than that. Why did she risk the humiliation of being despised by those who thought they were the big givers? There can only be one explanation. She was in love with God! You can give without loving; but you cannot love without giving. She needed to give, for she was in love with God. Nothing would humiliate her more than disappointing her Father in heaven. He was her great supplier and her only hope.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"And there came a certain poor widow
and she threw in two mites
which make a farthing"
The big givers! Everyone in their church knows who they are. However we solicit them to make those impressive gifts that make a new building possible. They get their names put on brass plaques and leaded into stained glass windows. They sure give a lot of money. Or do they?
Jesus stood outside the treasury and watched the big givers give. He was not so impressed with their big gifts. It seemed to Him as if they were merely tipping God. How did the truly big giver look? Jesus pointed to a little women, one whom the big givers and the soliciting committees ignored.
Study the women. She obviously did not feel like a big giver. She felt simple and poorly dressed. Usually, her poor garment was faded and patched. She slipped in among the richly robed. Her gift was, in her mind, even more shabby than her clothes. quickly, as though ashamed of her appearance, she threw in a couple of small coins and slipped out again.
Yet Jesus saw her. He told those about Him that she was the really big giver. How could this be? Two small coins a big gift? Yes! She had given all she had. No one can give more than that. Why did she risk the humiliation of being despised by those who thought they were the big givers? There can only be one explanation. She was in love with God! You can give without loving; but you cannot love without giving. She needed to give, for she was in love with God. Nothing would humiliate her more than disappointing her Father in heaven. He was her great supplier and her only hope.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Not With God In Charge!
2 Corinthians 5:7
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new
creature: old things are passed away;
behold, all things are become new"
Our Lord never nurses our preformed opinions. He opposes and mortifies them. We imagine that God has a special interest in our particular opinions; we are quite sure that God will never deal with us as He has to deal with other people. "God must deal with others in a very stern way, but of course He knows that my opinions are all right." We have to learn; "Not With God In Charge!" Instead of God being on the side of our opinions, He is deliberately wiping them out. It is part of our moral education to have our opinions run straight across by His divine direction, and to watch how He does it. God pays no respect to anything we bring to Him. There is only one thing God wants of us and that is our unconditional surrender.
When we are born again, the Holy Spirit begins to work His new creation in us, and there will come a time when there is not a bit of the old order left, the old observance is gone, the old attitude to things goes, and "all things are of God." How are we going to get the life that has no lust, no self-interest, no sensitiveness to being made fun of, the love that is not provoked, that thinks no evil and always shows kindness?
The only way is by allowing not a bit of the old life to be left; but only simple perfect trust in God, such trust that we no longer want God's blessings, but only want God Himself. Have we come to the place where God can withdraw His blessings and it does not affect our trust in Him? When once we see God at work, we will not bother to think about things that happen, because we are actually trusting in our Father in Heaven Whom the world cannot see.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new
creature: old things are passed away;
behold, all things are become new"
Our Lord never nurses our preformed opinions. He opposes and mortifies them. We imagine that God has a special interest in our particular opinions; we are quite sure that God will never deal with us as He has to deal with other people. "God must deal with others in a very stern way, but of course He knows that my opinions are all right." We have to learn; "Not With God In Charge!" Instead of God being on the side of our opinions, He is deliberately wiping them out. It is part of our moral education to have our opinions run straight across by His divine direction, and to watch how He does it. God pays no respect to anything we bring to Him. There is only one thing God wants of us and that is our unconditional surrender.
When we are born again, the Holy Spirit begins to work His new creation in us, and there will come a time when there is not a bit of the old order left, the old observance is gone, the old attitude to things goes, and "all things are of God." How are we going to get the life that has no lust, no self-interest, no sensitiveness to being made fun of, the love that is not provoked, that thinks no evil and always shows kindness?
The only way is by allowing not a bit of the old life to be left; but only simple perfect trust in God, such trust that we no longer want God's blessings, but only want God Himself. Have we come to the place where God can withdraw His blessings and it does not affect our trust in Him? When once we see God at work, we will not bother to think about things that happen, because we are actually trusting in our Father in Heaven Whom the world cannot see.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
What Do You Want!
Jeremiah 45: 5
"And seekest thou great things for thyself"?
Are you seeking great things for yourself? Not seeking to be a great one, but seeking great things from God for yourself. God wants you in a closer relationship to Himself than receiving His gifts, He wants you to get to know Him. A great thing is accidental, it comes and goes. God never gives us anything accidental. There is nothing easier than getting into a right relationship with God except when it is not God Whom you want but only what He gives.
If you have only come the length of asking God for things, you have never come to the first strand of abandonment, you have become a Christian from a standpoint of your own. "I did ask God for the Holy Spirit, but He did not give me the rest and peace I expected." Instantly God puts His finger on the reason you are not seeking the Lord at all, you are seeking something for yourself. Jesus Say's "Ask, and it shall be given you." Ask God for what you want, and you cannot ask if you are not asking for a right thing. When you draw near to God, you cease from asking from things. "Your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before you ask Him." Then why ask? So that you may get to know Him.
Are you seeking great things for yourself? "O Lord, baptize me with the Holy Ghost." If God does not, it is because you are not abandoned enough to Him, there is something you want do or let go of. God always ignores the present perfection for the ultimate perfection. He is not concerned about making you blessed and happy just now; He is working out His ultimate perfection all the time.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross life Ministry
"And seekest thou great things for thyself"?
Are you seeking great things for yourself? Not seeking to be a great one, but seeking great things from God for yourself. God wants you in a closer relationship to Himself than receiving His gifts, He wants you to get to know Him. A great thing is accidental, it comes and goes. God never gives us anything accidental. There is nothing easier than getting into a right relationship with God except when it is not God Whom you want but only what He gives.
If you have only come the length of asking God for things, you have never come to the first strand of abandonment, you have become a Christian from a standpoint of your own. "I did ask God for the Holy Spirit, but He did not give me the rest and peace I expected." Instantly God puts His finger on the reason you are not seeking the Lord at all, you are seeking something for yourself. Jesus Say's "Ask, and it shall be given you." Ask God for what you want, and you cannot ask if you are not asking for a right thing. When you draw near to God, you cease from asking from things. "Your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before you ask Him." Then why ask? So that you may get to know Him.
Are you seeking great things for yourself? "O Lord, baptize me with the Holy Ghost." If God does not, it is because you are not abandoned enough to Him, there is something you want do or let go of. God always ignores the present perfection for the ultimate perfection. He is not concerned about making you blessed and happy just now; He is working out His ultimate perfection all the time.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross life Ministry
Monday, October 21, 2013
Don't Think, Respone to God's call!
Matthew 14: 30
"But when he saw the wind boisterous
he was afraid; and beginning to sink
he cried, saying, Lord, save me"
The wind was actually boisterous, the waves were actually high, but Peter did not see them at first. He did not reckon with them, he simply recognized his Lord and stepped out in recognition of Him, and walked on the water. Then he began to reckon with the actual things, and down he went instantly. Why could not our Lord have enabled him to walk at the bottom of the waves as well as on top of them? Neither could be done except by "Faith and Recognition of the Lord Jesus."
We step right out on God over some things, then self-consideration enters in and down we go. If you are recognizing your Lord, you have no business with where He engineers your circumstances. The actual things are, but immediately you look at them you are overwhelmed, you cannot recognize Jesus, and the rebuke comes: "Were-fore didst thou doubt?" Let actual circumstances be what they may, keep recognizing Jesus, maintain complete reliance on Him.
If you debate for a second when God has spoken, it is all up, Never begin to say---"Well, I wonder if He did speak?" Be reckless immediately, fling it all out on Him. You do not know when His voice will come, but whenever the realization of God comes in the faintest way imaginable, recklessly abandon. It is only by abandon that you recognize Him. You will only realize His voice more clearly by recklessness. When God call's, jump out and see what happens!! Amen
May God Bless you
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross life Ministry
"But when he saw the wind boisterous
he was afraid; and beginning to sink
he cried, saying, Lord, save me"
The wind was actually boisterous, the waves were actually high, but Peter did not see them at first. He did not reckon with them, he simply recognized his Lord and stepped out in recognition of Him, and walked on the water. Then he began to reckon with the actual things, and down he went instantly. Why could not our Lord have enabled him to walk at the bottom of the waves as well as on top of them? Neither could be done except by "Faith and Recognition of the Lord Jesus."
We step right out on God over some things, then self-consideration enters in and down we go. If you are recognizing your Lord, you have no business with where He engineers your circumstances. The actual things are, but immediately you look at them you are overwhelmed, you cannot recognize Jesus, and the rebuke comes: "Were-fore didst thou doubt?" Let actual circumstances be what they may, keep recognizing Jesus, maintain complete reliance on Him.
If you debate for a second when God has spoken, it is all up, Never begin to say---"Well, I wonder if He did speak?" Be reckless immediately, fling it all out on Him. You do not know when His voice will come, but whenever the realization of God comes in the faintest way imaginable, recklessly abandon. It is only by abandon that you recognize Him. You will only realize His voice more clearly by recklessness. When God call's, jump out and see what happens!! Amen
May God Bless you
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross life Ministry
Friday, October 18, 2013
Asking In Prayer
Luke 11:9
"And I say unto you Ask, and
it shall be given you"
This parable from (Luke 11:5-13) deals with the responsibility of the Christian. When someone comes at midnight and ask for bread, the believer should not be indifferent. The Lord spoke this parable to teach Christians that they should earnestly pray on behalf of others and their needs God wants to satisfy those prayers through us and give us the joy of being intercessors for others
"Asking in prayer" means coming to the Lord as would a beggar to a generous person. One should not demand any thing from God. If God's children will only trust Him for their needs, God will give them their request. Many times, however, people ask for things that are not according to His will. Christians must realize that He will only give the things that are "good" in light of eternity. He will give only what is eternally "good," and according to the execution of His plan and timetable. "Good" for the believer may not be what he desires, but it is that which God has established as the thing which will execute His plan and bring the believer into a closer relationship with Him. While He is a sovereign God, He is also a prayer-hearing and prayer-answering God' Amen!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"And I say unto you Ask, and
it shall be given you"
This parable from (Luke 11:5-13) deals with the responsibility of the Christian. When someone comes at midnight and ask for bread, the believer should not be indifferent. The Lord spoke this parable to teach Christians that they should earnestly pray on behalf of others and their needs God wants to satisfy those prayers through us and give us the joy of being intercessors for others
"Asking in prayer" means coming to the Lord as would a beggar to a generous person. One should not demand any thing from God. If God's children will only trust Him for their needs, God will give them their request. Many times, however, people ask for things that are not according to His will. Christians must realize that He will only give the things that are "good" in light of eternity. He will give only what is eternally "good," and according to the execution of His plan and timetable. "Good" for the believer may not be what he desires, but it is that which God has established as the thing which will execute His plan and bring the believer into a closer relationship with Him. While He is a sovereign God, He is also a prayer-hearing and prayer-answering God' Amen!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Thursday, October 17, 2013
A Saved Life Is A Changed Life
2 Corinthians 5:17
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new
creature: old things are passed away
behold, all things are become new"
What idea do you have of the salvation of your soul? The experience of salvation means that in your actual life things are really altered, you no longer look at things as you used to; your desires are new, old things have lost their power. One of the most important experience is; Has God altered the thing that matters, "The Heart"? If you still hanker after the old things, it is absurd to talk about being born again, you are juggling with yourself. If you are born again the Spirit of God makes the alteration manifest in your actual life and reasoning, and when the crisis comes you are the most amazed person on earth at the wonderful difference in you. There is no possibility of imagining that you did it. It is this complete and amazing alteration that is the evidence that you are a saved soul.
What difference has my salvation and sanctification made? For instance, can I stand in the light of 1 Corinthians 13, or do I have to shuffle? The salvation that is worked out in me by the Holy Ghost emancipates me entirely, and as long as I walk in the light as God is the light, He sees nothing to censure because His life is working out in every particular, not to my consciousness, but deeper than my consciousness. Serving Our Lord and Saviour and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ is joyful and rewarding. However it's not always easy, but remember we have the Holy Spirit of God with us and He will never leave us. Amen!!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new
creature: old things are passed away
behold, all things are become new"
What idea do you have of the salvation of your soul? The experience of salvation means that in your actual life things are really altered, you no longer look at things as you used to; your desires are new, old things have lost their power. One of the most important experience is; Has God altered the thing that matters, "The Heart"? If you still hanker after the old things, it is absurd to talk about being born again, you are juggling with yourself. If you are born again the Spirit of God makes the alteration manifest in your actual life and reasoning, and when the crisis comes you are the most amazed person on earth at the wonderful difference in you. There is no possibility of imagining that you did it. It is this complete and amazing alteration that is the evidence that you are a saved soul.
What difference has my salvation and sanctification made? For instance, can I stand in the light of 1 Corinthians 13, or do I have to shuffle? The salvation that is worked out in me by the Holy Ghost emancipates me entirely, and as long as I walk in the light as God is the light, He sees nothing to censure because His life is working out in every particular, not to my consciousness, but deeper than my consciousness. Serving Our Lord and Saviour and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ is joyful and rewarding. However it's not always easy, but remember we have the Holy Spirit of God with us and He will never leave us. Amen!!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
A Sinner And A Box
Luke 7:48
"And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven"
When Jesus forgave the sinful Women, could you fell the love that the Scriptures portrayed from the sinful women to Christ. It might seem like I am starting at the end of the story, but really it's the beginning. The Scriptures tell us that this sinful women knew that Christ was going to be at the Pharisee's house to eat. She was standing behind at His feet weeping and begin to wash His feet with her tears and dry His feet with her hair; and than kissed His feet and with the box she was carrying, she anointed His feet.
Now the Pharisee that invited Christ, said to himself, If this men was a prophet He would know what kind of women was touching Him. Well Christ knew what ever one in the room was thinking so He ask Simon a question. A creditor had two debtors, one owed a lot and the other a little; but neither could pay so he forgave both of their debts. Now which one do you say will love him the most? He answered; the one who had the most to be forgiven.
The Pharisee, instead of rejoicing in the women's repentance, confined his thoughts to her former bad character. But without free forgiveness none of us can escape the wrath to come; this our gracious Lord and Saviour has purchased with His blood. Christ by this parable forced Simon and us as well to acknowledge that the greater sinner this women had been, the greater love she ought to show to Him when Her sins were pardoned. Learn here, that sin is a debt and all are sinners, and debtors to Our Living God. The love the sinful women had for Christ at the beginning is even stronger at the end.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven"
When Jesus forgave the sinful Women, could you fell the love that the Scriptures portrayed from the sinful women to Christ. It might seem like I am starting at the end of the story, but really it's the beginning. The Scriptures tell us that this sinful women knew that Christ was going to be at the Pharisee's house to eat. She was standing behind at His feet weeping and begin to wash His feet with her tears and dry His feet with her hair; and than kissed His feet and with the box she was carrying, she anointed His feet.
Now the Pharisee that invited Christ, said to himself, If this men was a prophet He would know what kind of women was touching Him. Well Christ knew what ever one in the room was thinking so He ask Simon a question. A creditor had two debtors, one owed a lot and the other a little; but neither could pay so he forgave both of their debts. Now which one do you say will love him the most? He answered; the one who had the most to be forgiven.
The Pharisee, instead of rejoicing in the women's repentance, confined his thoughts to her former bad character. But without free forgiveness none of us can escape the wrath to come; this our gracious Lord and Saviour has purchased with His blood. Christ by this parable forced Simon and us as well to acknowledge that the greater sinner this women had been, the greater love she ought to show to Him when Her sins were pardoned. Learn here, that sin is a debt and all are sinners, and debtors to Our Living God. The love the sinful women had for Christ at the beginning is even stronger at the end.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Faithless
Luke 9:41
"O faithless and perverse generation,
how long shall I be with you
and suffer you"
And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you. Why would Jesus say this to a man just wanting his child healed of an unclean spirit. The Scriptures tell us that the man had already ask the disciples to cast him out; They tried but could not cast the unclean spirit out. When he seen Jesus come down from the hill, he ask Jesus to Heal his child. However after Jesus made known that He knew the generation was faithless and I go further and say Jesus knew that all generations to come would be faithless and perversed as well.
We cannot always stay in a cloud of glory with the King; We need to go down into the valley with Him where Satan is at work. "Within the veil" and "without the camp" are two essentials for victory (Hebrews 10:19-22, 13:13). The nine disciples left at the foot of the hill failed and could not cast out the unclean spirit; because they had lost power over demons Christ had given them. Why and how could they lose what Christ gave them? There have been many thoughts and ideals of why; but it's simple they were mad because none of them were one of the three that went up the hill with Christ. They had a broken heart, so there was alack of devotion and unbelief.
In our walk with Christ we sometimes feel like the three disciples that went up the hill and sometimes like the nine that stayed at the bottom of the hill. In faith there is no top or bottom; We must have true faith and undying faith, to accomplish what God has called us to do. Secret sins and unbelief robs us of the power we are given by God. Let us go fourth, keep the faith and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ!! Amen
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross life Ministry
"O faithless and perverse generation,
how long shall I be with you
and suffer you"
And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you. Why would Jesus say this to a man just wanting his child healed of an unclean spirit. The Scriptures tell us that the man had already ask the disciples to cast him out; They tried but could not cast the unclean spirit out. When he seen Jesus come down from the hill, he ask Jesus to Heal his child. However after Jesus made known that He knew the generation was faithless and I go further and say Jesus knew that all generations to come would be faithless and perversed as well.
We cannot always stay in a cloud of glory with the King; We need to go down into the valley with Him where Satan is at work. "Within the veil" and "without the camp" are two essentials for victory (Hebrews 10:19-22, 13:13). The nine disciples left at the foot of the hill failed and could not cast out the unclean spirit; because they had lost power over demons Christ had given them. Why and how could they lose what Christ gave them? There have been many thoughts and ideals of why; but it's simple they were mad because none of them were one of the three that went up the hill with Christ. They had a broken heart, so there was alack of devotion and unbelief.
In our walk with Christ we sometimes feel like the three disciples that went up the hill and sometimes like the nine that stayed at the bottom of the hill. In faith there is no top or bottom; We must have true faith and undying faith, to accomplish what God has called us to do. Secret sins and unbelief robs us of the power we are given by God. Let us go fourth, keep the faith and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ!! Amen
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross life Ministry
Monday, October 14, 2013
Without And Within!
Luke 11:40
"Ye fools, did not he that made that
which is without make that
which is within also"
Jesus was ask to dine with a certain Pharisee: and He went in, sat down to eat. Now Jesus just sat and did not wash before dinner. The Pharisee was startled because of Jesus actions. But as all ways God has a purpose for what He does; And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness (Luke 11:39). Verse 40 opened the door for Our Lord to get them to see themselves as they really were. Ye fools, did not He that made that which is without make that which is within also (Luke 11:39)?
This invite for Jesus to come for dinner was not because they believed in Him or the Gospel He was preaching. The Pharisees, Lawyers and Scribes; Jesus told them the truth, they were hypocrites! Every thing that Jesus charged them with made them urge Him vehemently and to speak of many things; other words they were going to use the truth that Jesus was speaking and turn it into something they could accuse Him with.
Let us not be like the Scribes and Pharisees, portray what is without that is not in line with what is within. Our life as God children is based from the inside (within) and shown from our outward actions (without). So many time I have seen families and church's hurt and some broken apart because some one in there life, family or church was not in tune with God's; "Within and the Without." We should all look to our hearts, that they may be cleansed and newly-created; and while we attend to the things of the Gospel, we must not neglect the smallest matter God has appointed unto us. O Lord, give us the prudence and thy patience, and furnish us with such meekness and patience that we may glory in reproaches, for Christ's sake. Amen!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"Ye fools, did not he that made that
which is without make that
which is within also"
Jesus was ask to dine with a certain Pharisee: and He went in, sat down to eat. Now Jesus just sat and did not wash before dinner. The Pharisee was startled because of Jesus actions. But as all ways God has a purpose for what He does; And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness (Luke 11:39). Verse 40 opened the door for Our Lord to get them to see themselves as they really were. Ye fools, did not He that made that which is without make that which is within also (Luke 11:39)?
This invite for Jesus to come for dinner was not because they believed in Him or the Gospel He was preaching. The Pharisees, Lawyers and Scribes; Jesus told them the truth, they were hypocrites! Every thing that Jesus charged them with made them urge Him vehemently and to speak of many things; other words they were going to use the truth that Jesus was speaking and turn it into something they could accuse Him with.
Let us not be like the Scribes and Pharisees, portray what is without that is not in line with what is within. Our life as God children is based from the inside (within) and shown from our outward actions (without). So many time I have seen families and church's hurt and some broken apart because some one in there life, family or church was not in tune with God's; "Within and the Without." We should all look to our hearts, that they may be cleansed and newly-created; and while we attend to the things of the Gospel, we must not neglect the smallest matter God has appointed unto us. O Lord, give us the prudence and thy patience, and furnish us with such meekness and patience that we may glory in reproaches, for Christ's sake. Amen!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Pray For Minster Lail !!
Minister Robert Lail Will not be posting blogs , etc. for the next week
he is currently undergoing an operation which will prevent him from
doing anything the next few days..We ask for our prayers !
Monday, October 7, 2013
Obedience Reveals
Matthew 11:29
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me"
In spiritual relationship we do not grow step by step; we are either there or not. God does not cleanse us more and more from sin, but when we are in the light, walking in the light, we are cleansed from all sin. It is a question of obedience, and instantly the relationship is perfected. Turn away for one second out of obedience, and darkness and death are at work at once. All God's revelations are sealed until they are opened to us by obedience.
Let God's truth work in you by soaking in it, not by worrying into it. The only way you can get to know is to stop trying to find out and by being born again. Obey God in the thing He shows you, and instantly the next thing is opened up. We read volume after volume of books about the work of the Holy Spirit, when five minutes of drastic obedience would make things as clear as a sunbeam. "I suppose I shall understand these things someday!" You can understand them now. It is not study that does it, but obedience. The tiniest fragment of obedience, and heaven opens and the profoundest truths of God are yours straight away.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me"
In spiritual relationship we do not grow step by step; we are either there or not. God does not cleanse us more and more from sin, but when we are in the light, walking in the light, we are cleansed from all sin. It is a question of obedience, and instantly the relationship is perfected. Turn away for one second out of obedience, and darkness and death are at work at once. All God's revelations are sealed until they are opened to us by obedience.
Let God's truth work in you by soaking in it, not by worrying into it. The only way you can get to know is to stop trying to find out and by being born again. Obey God in the thing He shows you, and instantly the next thing is opened up. We read volume after volume of books about the work of the Holy Spirit, when five minutes of drastic obedience would make things as clear as a sunbeam. "I suppose I shall understand these things someday!" You can understand them now. It is not study that does it, but obedience. The tiniest fragment of obedience, and heaven opens and the profoundest truths of God are yours straight away.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Friday, October 4, 2013
Work Of Grace
Luke 1:37
"For with God nothing shall be impossible"
When we speak of God's Grace; do we really know or even realize what grace is or when it is given to us. Most of the Christian world today is stuck with what they think they heard of God's Grace. We mainly hear or say things like: "God's Grace will get you through your times of trials" or, "I would not be here if it wasn't for the grace of God." I could go on with many sayings of grace, but my question is any time that you apply grace to your life; "Can You See It, Feel it, Know it and rejoice in it?
We have the account of the mother of our Lord; though we are not to pray to her, yet we ought to praise God for her. Christ was born miraculously into this world to Joseph and Mary. The angel's address to Mary was to let her know that she was especially chosen and favored of God. However Mary did not see the grace of God at first; until Gabriel assured her that she had found favor with God, and would become the mother of the Son of God, called Jesus.
Were we convinced of the huge mass of guilt that lies upon us, and the wrath that hangs over us for it. If so our continual thought should be, the Savior is mine! We should trample on all that hinders our way to him. Marys replay to the angel was the language of faith and humble admiration, and she asked no sign for the confirming her faith. Without controversy, great was the mystery of godliness. Our language to God must be of faith and humble admiration. Instead of asking for grace let us be faithful and loyal to our God, and grace well find us as it did Joseph and Mary. Amen!
"WITH GOD NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE"
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"For with God nothing shall be impossible"
When we speak of God's Grace; do we really know or even realize what grace is or when it is given to us. Most of the Christian world today is stuck with what they think they heard of God's Grace. We mainly hear or say things like: "God's Grace will get you through your times of trials" or, "I would not be here if it wasn't for the grace of God." I could go on with many sayings of grace, but my question is any time that you apply grace to your life; "Can You See It, Feel it, Know it and rejoice in it?
We have the account of the mother of our Lord; though we are not to pray to her, yet we ought to praise God for her. Christ was born miraculously into this world to Joseph and Mary. The angel's address to Mary was to let her know that she was especially chosen and favored of God. However Mary did not see the grace of God at first; until Gabriel assured her that she had found favor with God, and would become the mother of the Son of God, called Jesus.
Were we convinced of the huge mass of guilt that lies upon us, and the wrath that hangs over us for it. If so our continual thought should be, the Savior is mine! We should trample on all that hinders our way to him. Marys replay to the angel was the language of faith and humble admiration, and she asked no sign for the confirming her faith. Without controversy, great was the mystery of godliness. Our language to God must be of faith and humble admiration. Instead of asking for grace let us be faithful and loyal to our God, and grace well find us as it did Joseph and Mary. Amen!
"WITH GOD NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE"
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Thursday, October 3, 2013
God Hears All
Psalm 19:3
"There is no speech nor language
where their voice is not heard"
More than 4,000 language groups exist in the world today. God, however, uses just two forms of communication to make Himself know to us. He speaks through general revelation, consisting of conscience and nature; but He also speaks through special revelation, which includes His written word, the Bible, and the living Word, Christ.
The universe declares His great power, glory, and handiwork. It says, "It couldn't have happened by chance. There must be a higher being behind it all." And conscience witnesses to the existence of a higher standard of right and wrong. We all can hear God speak if we will listen.
Without God's special revelation, however , what we hear is in complete. For example, ancient people looked at nature and worshiped gods of the sun and the moon. Today brilliant scientists probe the mysteries of nature, straining to hear a single theory to explain its complexities. But it is all to no avail. And conscience, through affirming right and wrong, says contradictory things from one culture to another.
Only the Bible and it's central person; Jesus Christ, reveal the living and true God, telling us of His holiness, His love, and His redemptive purposes. Our part is to listen, learn, worship, and pray. "In God's Works We See His Hand; In His Word We See His Face."
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"There is no speech nor language
where their voice is not heard"
More than 4,000 language groups exist in the world today. God, however, uses just two forms of communication to make Himself know to us. He speaks through general revelation, consisting of conscience and nature; but He also speaks through special revelation, which includes His written word, the Bible, and the living Word, Christ.
The universe declares His great power, glory, and handiwork. It says, "It couldn't have happened by chance. There must be a higher being behind it all." And conscience witnesses to the existence of a higher standard of right and wrong. We all can hear God speak if we will listen.
Without God's special revelation, however , what we hear is in complete. For example, ancient people looked at nature and worshiped gods of the sun and the moon. Today brilliant scientists probe the mysteries of nature, straining to hear a single theory to explain its complexities. But it is all to no avail. And conscience, through affirming right and wrong, says contradictory things from one culture to another.
Only the Bible and it's central person; Jesus Christ, reveal the living and true God, telling us of His holiness, His love, and His redemptive purposes. Our part is to listen, learn, worship, and pray. "In God's Works We See His Hand; In His Word We See His Face."
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Slow Don't Mean No!
Acts 18:9
"Be not afraid, but speak,
and hold not thy peace"
Are you discouraged because the work that God has called you to do is off to a slow start? Remember, some of the most greatest Historical events got off to a slow start as well.
The first electric light was so dim that a candle was needed to see its socket. One of the first steamboats took 32 hours to make its way from New York to Albany, a distance of 150 miles. Wilbur and Orville Wright's first airplane flight lasted only 12 seconds. And the first automobiles traveled 2 to 4 miles per hour and broke down often. Carriages would pass them with passengers shouting, "Get a horse!" But look at what they have accomplished today, because of dedication to something they believed in.
In his ministry at Corinth, the apostle Paul went every Sabbath to the synagogue and tried to persuade the Jews that Jesus is the Christ, but they refused his message. He also faced opposition. So he turned to the Gentiles, and many believed. Encouraged by the Lord, he kept on for a year and a half until a church was well established in that city. What began with little promise eventually prospered.
Are you off to a slow start? Don't let a rough beginning in your endeavor for the Lord get you down. When you know you're in God's will and you're obeying His call, stick with it! If you however feel like you can't do what God wants you to do; "Just hold on to God's hands and squeeze a little tighter, and He will comfort and guide you through your toughest times.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"Be not afraid, but speak,
and hold not thy peace"
Are you discouraged because the work that God has called you to do is off to a slow start? Remember, some of the most greatest Historical events got off to a slow start as well.
The first electric light was so dim that a candle was needed to see its socket. One of the first steamboats took 32 hours to make its way from New York to Albany, a distance of 150 miles. Wilbur and Orville Wright's first airplane flight lasted only 12 seconds. And the first automobiles traveled 2 to 4 miles per hour and broke down often. Carriages would pass them with passengers shouting, "Get a horse!" But look at what they have accomplished today, because of dedication to something they believed in.
In his ministry at Corinth, the apostle Paul went every Sabbath to the synagogue and tried to persuade the Jews that Jesus is the Christ, but they refused his message. He also faced opposition. So he turned to the Gentiles, and many believed. Encouraged by the Lord, he kept on for a year and a half until a church was well established in that city. What began with little promise eventually prospered.
Are you off to a slow start? Don't let a rough beginning in your endeavor for the Lord get you down. When you know you're in God's will and you're obeying His call, stick with it! If you however feel like you can't do what God wants you to do; "Just hold on to God's hands and squeeze a little tighter, and He will comfort and guide you through your toughest times.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Wisdom To Discern
John 8:45
"And because I tell you the truth,
you believe me not"
Sometimes silence is the best response to a false charge. At other times we must speak up.
When false witnesses accused Jesus as he stood before the Sanhedrin, He "kept silent" (Mark 14:53-61). Defending Himself would have been useless, Furthermore, He was fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 53:7. But earlier in His ministry, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, challenging them to prove that He sinned (John 8:13-59).
I have seen members as well as myself move from their church because a few members made untrue statements against them. The thought of being unchristian to defend oneself, and in some instances it is; brought no challenge against the accuser's. But in other case's I have seen and I am sure you have as well; need to be dealt with.
Saying nothing may allow wrongdoers to go unchallenged in their evil ways. But if God's Spirit leads us to remain silent, or if we are merely trying to salvage our wounded pride, then we should hold our tongue. "He opened not His mouth" (Isaiah 53:7).
Are you being falsely accused? Examine your motives. If you discern that it's futile to argue, or if your pride has been hurt, ask God for grace to say nothing. But if you feel concern for the wrongdoers and want to see justice done, speak up!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
"And because I tell you the truth,
you believe me not"
Sometimes silence is the best response to a false charge. At other times we must speak up.
When false witnesses accused Jesus as he stood before the Sanhedrin, He "kept silent" (Mark 14:53-61). Defending Himself would have been useless, Furthermore, He was fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 53:7. But earlier in His ministry, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, challenging them to prove that He sinned (John 8:13-59).
I have seen members as well as myself move from their church because a few members made untrue statements against them. The thought of being unchristian to defend oneself, and in some instances it is; brought no challenge against the accuser's. But in other case's I have seen and I am sure you have as well; need to be dealt with.
Saying nothing may allow wrongdoers to go unchallenged in their evil ways. But if God's Spirit leads us to remain silent, or if we are merely trying to salvage our wounded pride, then we should hold our tongue. "He opened not His mouth" (Isaiah 53:7).
Are you being falsely accused? Examine your motives. If you discern that it's futile to argue, or if your pride has been hurt, ask God for grace to say nothing. But if you feel concern for the wrongdoers and want to see justice done, speak up!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
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