Luke 13:24
"Strive to enter in at the narrow gate;
for many, I say unto you, will seek
to enter in, and shall not be able"
The door to the Kingdom is so narrow that we cannot take our sins, our lust, our worldliness and worldly pleasures in with us. Our Saviour came to guide our consciences, not to gratify our curiosity. We cannot ask how many will be saved? But we must ask ourselves, shall I be one of them. Think! What shall I do, and what will become of me? "Strive to enter in at the narrow gate. This is directed to each of us.
Those who want to enter in, must strive to enter. There are but two ways right and wrong, good and evil; the way to heaven and the way to hell. Which ever you choose they both have no middle place to walk now or in the hereafter. Your either a saint or a sinner, godly or ungodly. It is time to choose your path into which gate you will enter.?
Let me say if you choose the wide gate; the way of sin, you go with all your lusts; and earthly baggage. It is a broad way with many paths. There will be a great number of people there as well. But let me ask you; "What profit is there in being willing to go to Hell!!"
Amen!!
Reading: (Luke 13:24-30)
(Mat. 7:13-14)
(Ps. 1:1-6)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Saturday, December 6, 2014
The Flowing Fulness Of God's Comfort
Jeremiah 17:14
"Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed;
save me, and I will be saved; for
thou art my praise"
There is fulness of comfort in God, not just overflowing, but ever flowing fulness like a fountain. It is always fresh and clear, like spring water, while the pleasures of sin are puddles of muddy waters. God will own and protect you in the work that he has called you to do. Therefore; what ever wounds or diseases we find to be in our hearts and consciences, let us come to the Lord in prayer to heal us, and to save us, that our souls may praise His name. God's hands can bind up the troubled conscience, and heal the broken heart; He can cure the worst diseases of our nature. My friends I thank God Himself; to have a Father that protects, a Father that saves, and a Father that heals my body and my heart! We all have earthly fathers that tends to us in natural, (earthly) ways. But God the Father tends to us in godly everlasting ways!
Amen!!
Reading: (Jer. 17:14-18)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
"Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed;
save me, and I will be saved; for
thou art my praise"
There is fulness of comfort in God, not just overflowing, but ever flowing fulness like a fountain. It is always fresh and clear, like spring water, while the pleasures of sin are puddles of muddy waters. God will own and protect you in the work that he has called you to do. Therefore; what ever wounds or diseases we find to be in our hearts and consciences, let us come to the Lord in prayer to heal us, and to save us, that our souls may praise His name. God's hands can bind up the troubled conscience, and heal the broken heart; He can cure the worst diseases of our nature. My friends I thank God Himself; to have a Father that protects, a Father that saves, and a Father that heals my body and my heart! We all have earthly fathers that tends to us in natural, (earthly) ways. But God the Father tends to us in godly everlasting ways!
Amen!!
Reading: (Jer. 17:14-18)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
Friday, December 5, 2014
The Simple, The Scoffer, And The Fool
Proverbs 1:22
"How long, ye simple ones, will ye love
simplicity? And the scoffers delight in
their scoffing, and fools hate knowledge?"
Solomon having shown how dangerous it is to harken to the temptations of Satan, he also describes how dangerous it is when one don't listen to the calls of God. Christ' Himself is Wisdom!
There are three types of people called by Him. (1) The simple ones. Sinners are proud of their simple notions of good and evil, and with their simple prejudices against the ways of God, they flatter themselves in wickedness. (2) Scorners, proud and full of good cheer make everything to be witty and playful. They are scoffers that run down every thing that is scared and serious. (3) Fools. They are the worst of all, they hate to be taught, and have a rooted dislike to godliness.
The precept here is plain; "turn ye at my reproof" (v-23). We do not make right use of reproofs, if we do not turn from evil to that which is good. Man can not turn by any power of his own; But God's answers; "I will pour out my spirit unto you" (v-23). God's Grace is needed to secure conversion. My friends that Grace is Jesus Christ! And that grace shall never be denied to any who seek it. Let us hearken diligently, and obey the lord Jesus; that we may enjoy peace in comfort in Him.
Amen!!
Reading: (Proverbs 1:7-33)
May God Bless You
And your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
"How long, ye simple ones, will ye love
simplicity? And the scoffers delight in
their scoffing, and fools hate knowledge?"
Solomon having shown how dangerous it is to harken to the temptations of Satan, he also describes how dangerous it is when one don't listen to the calls of God. Christ' Himself is Wisdom!
There are three types of people called by Him. (1) The simple ones. Sinners are proud of their simple notions of good and evil, and with their simple prejudices against the ways of God, they flatter themselves in wickedness. (2) Scorners, proud and full of good cheer make everything to be witty and playful. They are scoffers that run down every thing that is scared and serious. (3) Fools. They are the worst of all, they hate to be taught, and have a rooted dislike to godliness.
The precept here is plain; "turn ye at my reproof" (v-23). We do not make right use of reproofs, if we do not turn from evil to that which is good. Man can not turn by any power of his own; But God's answers; "I will pour out my spirit unto you" (v-23). God's Grace is needed to secure conversion. My friends that Grace is Jesus Christ! And that grace shall never be denied to any who seek it. Let us hearken diligently, and obey the lord Jesus; that we may enjoy peace in comfort in Him.
Amen!!
Reading: (Proverbs 1:7-33)
May God Bless You
And your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Faith Is More Than Just A Word!
Galatians 3:26
"For ye are all the children of God
by faith in Jesus Christ"
In order for our Faith to lead to Salvation it must be centered in the Lord Jesus Christ. To have Faith in Jesus Christ means to trust Him and to obey His commandments. Faith is much more than passive belief. We will express our Faith through action; "by the way we live! However; no outward forms or profession can secure blessings; for if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His. In baptism we put on Christ, and therefore we profess to be His disciples. Being baptized into Christ, we are baptized into His death. So as He died and rose again, so we should die unto sin, and walk in newness and holiness of life.
He who makes believers to be heirs, will provide for them. Therefore our care must be to do the duties that belong to us, and all other cares we must cast upon God. And our special care must be for heaven, because the things of this life are but trifles. The City of Heaven is God's children's portion of God's Home. Let us seek to be sure of that above all things!
Amen!!
Reading: (Gal. 3:19-29)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
"For ye are all the children of God
by faith in Jesus Christ"
In order for our Faith to lead to Salvation it must be centered in the Lord Jesus Christ. To have Faith in Jesus Christ means to trust Him and to obey His commandments. Faith is much more than passive belief. We will express our Faith through action; "by the way we live! However; no outward forms or profession can secure blessings; for if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His. In baptism we put on Christ, and therefore we profess to be His disciples. Being baptized into Christ, we are baptized into His death. So as He died and rose again, so we should die unto sin, and walk in newness and holiness of life.
He who makes believers to be heirs, will provide for them. Therefore our care must be to do the duties that belong to us, and all other cares we must cast upon God. And our special care must be for heaven, because the things of this life are but trifles. The City of Heaven is God's children's portion of God's Home. Let us seek to be sure of that above all things!
Amen!!
Reading: (Gal. 3:19-29)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Discover God's Rest
Matthew 11:28
"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest"
Resting in the hands of God. Do we really know what that means? First let me say that "rest" in God doesn't mean that just because you went to the alter or were ever you got on your knees, and said "I'm a sinner, and I want Jesus in my heart, and truly not know what was taking place within you spiritually; then you will never know the meaning of; "Resting In The Hands Of God."
Why do I say this? Because there are so many people becoming afraid of the unknown, and have heard about this man called Jesus, returning to take God's Children home. However, they have never heard the complete Gospel of Jesus Christ (ie) His earthly Ministry, His beatings and humiliation and death on a tree like a Roman criminal. Christ came to save the world and He did! He defeated all evils of this world and holds the keys to Hades. All that Christ done He done for us so that we could have eternal life; and rest in God, now spiritually, and in Heaven for eternity.
My friend my question is are you saved can you rest in the hands of God; "Do You Really Know?" If you are, praise God! If not, than truly seek Jesus Christ by Faith.
Amen!!
Scriptures To Help Discover God's Rest:
Mat.11:28-30, Gen. 2:2-3, Isa. 14:3-4, Ps. 4:8
Ps. 55:6, 2 Cor 2:13-14, Mk. 6:31, Mk 2:27
Ex. 33:14, Isa. 26:3, Isa. 57:1-2, Ps. 23
John 16:33, Philippians 4:6-7
Reading: (Mat. 11:25-30)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest"
Resting in the hands of God. Do we really know what that means? First let me say that "rest" in God doesn't mean that just because you went to the alter or were ever you got on your knees, and said "I'm a sinner, and I want Jesus in my heart, and truly not know what was taking place within you spiritually; then you will never know the meaning of; "Resting In The Hands Of God."
Why do I say this? Because there are so many people becoming afraid of the unknown, and have heard about this man called Jesus, returning to take God's Children home. However, they have never heard the complete Gospel of Jesus Christ (ie) His earthly Ministry, His beatings and humiliation and death on a tree like a Roman criminal. Christ came to save the world and He did! He defeated all evils of this world and holds the keys to Hades. All that Christ done He done for us so that we could have eternal life; and rest in God, now spiritually, and in Heaven for eternity.
My friend my question is are you saved can you rest in the hands of God; "Do You Really Know?" If you are, praise God! If not, than truly seek Jesus Christ by Faith.
Amen!!
Scriptures To Help Discover God's Rest:
Mat.11:28-30, Gen. 2:2-3, Isa. 14:3-4, Ps. 4:8
Ps. 55:6, 2 Cor 2:13-14, Mk. 6:31, Mk 2:27
Ex. 33:14, Isa. 26:3, Isa. 57:1-2, Ps. 23
John 16:33, Philippians 4:6-7
Reading: (Mat. 11:25-30)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
A Ransom For Souls
Exodus 30:12
"Than shall they give every man
a ransom for his soul unto the Lord"
Being formally enrolled among the people of God, it would be brought home to every man how unworthy he was of such favor, and how necessary it was that atonement should in some way another be made for him. God therefore appointed a way; the same for all in order to teach strongly that all souls were of equal value in his sight, and the unworthiness, what ever it's degree, would require the same expiation.
The Lord told Moses to number the children of Israel, and after their number, the Lord said; "Then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul unto the Lord." after the shekel of the sanctuary, a half shekel was the offering of the Lord. All would pay the same, rich or poor, no more, no less, a half shekel for an offering to make an atonement for their souls.
This payment was meant to wake up the sense to sin. This should be present in every approach to God, in all service accompanying the recognition of our Christian standing. Our sense of sin is slight and weak, and this defect is in every human being; sinners and Christians.
God offers all of us His Son Jesus Christ. But Just like the children of Israel, we must accept this ransom God has given by believing by faith in Jesus Christ the savoir of the world. Even though God gave His Son as our ransom; Our souls have the same value to God as the Children of Israel,
"Half A Shekel" because we are sinners, but He still loves us and wants us with Him in His Kingdom.
Amen!!
Reading: (Exodus 30: 11-38)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
"Than shall they give every man
a ransom for his soul unto the Lord"
Being formally enrolled among the people of God, it would be brought home to every man how unworthy he was of such favor, and how necessary it was that atonement should in some way another be made for him. God therefore appointed a way; the same for all in order to teach strongly that all souls were of equal value in his sight, and the unworthiness, what ever it's degree, would require the same expiation.
The Lord told Moses to number the children of Israel, and after their number, the Lord said; "Then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul unto the Lord." after the shekel of the sanctuary, a half shekel was the offering of the Lord. All would pay the same, rich or poor, no more, no less, a half shekel for an offering to make an atonement for their souls.
This payment was meant to wake up the sense to sin. This should be present in every approach to God, in all service accompanying the recognition of our Christian standing. Our sense of sin is slight and weak, and this defect is in every human being; sinners and Christians.
God offers all of us His Son Jesus Christ. But Just like the children of Israel, we must accept this ransom God has given by believing by faith in Jesus Christ the savoir of the world. Even though God gave His Son as our ransom; Our souls have the same value to God as the Children of Israel,
"Half A Shekel" because we are sinners, but He still loves us and wants us with Him in His Kingdom.
Amen!!
Reading: (Exodus 30: 11-38)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
Monday, December 1, 2014
The Stigma Of Disgrace
1 Peter 2:24
"By whose stripes ye were healed"
A notable feature of crucifixion was the stigma of disgrace that was attached to it (Galatians 3:13; 5:11, Hebrews 12:2). One indignity was the humiliation of carrying one's own cross. After the beating, the soldiers would escort the prisoner through the crowds to the place of crucifixion. A place-card bearing the indictment of "Sinner" for us which we ourselves would have carried if not for Jesus Christ. The death sentence we rightly deserve was carried out on Jesus so we could be free of sin. Who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed (1 Peter 2:24).
Amen!!
Reading: ( Gal. 3:13; 5:11)
( Heb. 12:2)
( 1 Pet 2:9-25)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
"By whose stripes ye were healed"
A notable feature of crucifixion was the stigma of disgrace that was attached to it (Galatians 3:13; 5:11, Hebrews 12:2). One indignity was the humiliation of carrying one's own cross. After the beating, the soldiers would escort the prisoner through the crowds to the place of crucifixion. A place-card bearing the indictment of "Sinner" for us which we ourselves would have carried if not for Jesus Christ. The death sentence we rightly deserve was carried out on Jesus so we could be free of sin. Who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed (1 Peter 2:24).
Amen!!
Reading: ( Gal. 3:13; 5:11)
( Heb. 12:2)
( 1 Pet 2:9-25)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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