The Thoughts That Comforts The Soul

                                           Psalms 94:19
                        "In the multitude of my thoughts within
                              me thy comforts delight my soul"

        The comforts that we get from God; are His promises believing and hoping in Him and the comforts of His presence.  Of Him drawing near to our souls and shining into them and we knowing that He is near.  The comforts we get from the Lord Jesus Christ; are thinking of His person, and blood, and righteousness, and intercession, and exaltation, and glory, and his second coming, our meeting Him, and being like Him.  We have the comforts of the Holy spirit, "The Comforter"  when He opens the Scriptures to us, and speaks to us, shining in the grace of God in our hearts enabling us to see His work and to see in it God's peculiar, eternal love to us.  However, not opening the book of life and showing us our names, but doing something that makes us almost as joyful as though the book were opened to us; "showing us the hand of God in our own souls.  Making us feel His grasp of love, and feel that it is a grasp which He will never loosen.
        Amen!!

Reading: (Psalms 94:1-23)

                                      May God Bless You
                                       And Your Families

                                                    Minister Robert A. lail Sr.
                                                    The Cross Life Ministry      

Let Us Kneel

                                           Psalms 95:6
                      "Oh, come, let us worship and bow down;
                         let us kneel before the Lord our maker"

        Kneel not before a crucifix, not before a rotten image, not before a picture of a foul saint; these are not our makers, we made them.  Our God, unto who we must sing, in whom we must rejoice, and whom we must worship!  He is "King above all gods"  He is not made of lead, or brass, or wood.  Our Lord is not any martyr but our maker not any saint but but our Saviour.  Let us sing unto the Lord and make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.  Let us sing; with soul, let us heartily rejoice; with hands and knees, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel with all that is in us.  He that made all must be worshiped with all, especially when we "come before His presence."
        Amen!!

Reading: (Psalms 95:1-11)

                                   May God Bless You
                                    And Your Families

                                                  Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                   The Cross Life Ministry       

Children Are A Man's Strength

                                         Psalms 127:4
                     "As arrows are in the hand of mighty man,
                              so are children of one's youth"

        Men who have children born to them in their youth, by God's blessing become their comfort in their older years.  A man in battle has weapons that reach were he cannot go; and good son's are their fathers arrows speeding to hit the mark they were aimed at.  There is nothing a man cannot accomplish when he has affectionate children to stand with him and his desires.
        As parents we must have our children in hand while they are still children, or they are never likely to be so when they are grown, and we must try to point them in the right direction so they might prove to be serviceable in this life and the next.  Let the Lord favor us with loyal, obedient children, and we will find in them our best helpers.  If we take care from the very beginning that they are directed in the right direction, we shall see them go fourth into life to our comfort and delight.
        Amen!!

Reading: (Psalms 127:1-5)
 
                                    May God Bless You
                                     And Your Families

                                                  Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                  The Cross Life Ministry                  

That Holy Serenity And Peace Of Mind

                                          Isaiah 32:17
                     "And the work of righteousness shall be
                        peace; and the effect of righteousness
                            quietness and assurance forever"

        Righteousness itself is inward peace, and the effect is quietness and assurance forever, and that my friends gives us that holy serenity and peace of mind.  These are the quit and peaceful lives that are spent in all godliness and honesty, 1 Tim.2:2.  Even through the work of righteousness there shall be peace, and in the doing of our duty we will find true pleasure.
        Let every family keep itself from bitter conflict between others within the house, and place themselves under God's protection.  There are good times and bad times that we will experience during our life here on this earth;  But when God sends these happy times blessed are those that improve in them by doing good with what they have.
        Amen!!

Reading: (Isa. 32:15-20)

                                    May God Bless You
                                     And Your Families

                                                    Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                    The Cross Life Ministry
                                      
        

Our Joy Comes From Christ

                                          John 15:11
                       "These things have I spoken unto you,
                           that my joy might  remain in you,
                            and that your joy might be full"

        Those who God loves as a Father, may despise the hatred of all the world.  As the father loved Christ, who was most worthy, so He loved His disciples, who were unworthy.  All the love the Savior had for the disciples and us, should be continued in our love for Him, and take all occasions to show it. The joy of hypocrites last only a short time, but the joy of those who abide in Christ's love last for ever.
        We are to show our love for God by keeping His commandments.  If the same power that was first shed aboard in our hearts, for the love of Christ and the joy that it encompassed did not keep us, then we will not abide in it.  My friends let us remember the charge that Christ left to us; love one another as He love you.  I will leave you with this thought:  Remember the song, "I Got Joy Down In My Heart?"  Without Christ in the heart's of man there will be no joy!  Share Jesus Christ with someone today.
        Amen!!
                                   May God Bless You
                                    And Your Families

                                                 Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                 The Cross Life Ministry       

Live In Today For Tomorrow Carries Its Own

                                         Matthew 6:34
                 "Be, therefore, not anxious about tomorrow; for
                     tomorrow will be anxious for the things of
                    itself. Sufficient unto the day is its own evil"

        Why do we stress out over days that we are not living in?  For every day brings along with it its own cares and grievances.  It brings along with it its own strength and supply as well.  If wants and troubles follow us each day, there will also be aids and provisions likewise.  therefore we must use tomorrows strength  for tomorrows work.
        The meaning is this;  Lets keep our mind on present duties and leave events to God.  Do the work of the day in its day.  The present day brings trouble enough, we don't need to add burdens by anticipating our troubles from tomorrows evils to add to today's.  By daily prayer we may procure strength to get us through our troubles, and arm us against the temptations that accompany them. My friends lets live in this day, and not worry for tomorrow, but pray for both!
        Amen!!

                                May God Bless You
                                 And Your Families

                                                Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                The Cross Life Ministry  

The Placement Of Duty

                                          Matthew 12:50
                    "For whosoever shall do the will of my Father
                            which is in heaven, the same is my
                               brother, and sister, and mother"

        Christ' preaching would not be interrupted by no one not even His family.  Here Christ spoke off the placement of Honor, Love, and Obedience of God and Family.  He did not say that the natural affection is to be ignored, but when it comes to serving God, everything has it's place.  The less duty must stand by while the greater is done.
        Our nearest relations must be loved less than Christ (Luke 14:26), and our duty to God must have preference in our life.  Never Get upset with a friend or a loved one the prefers pleasing God before they please you.  We must deny ourselves and our own satisfaction before we distract another from their duty to God.
        Amen!!

                                         May God Bless You
                                          And Your Families

                                                         Minister Robert A. lail Sr.
                                                         The Cross Life Ministry       

Where Would We Be Without Our Lord?

                                         Psalms 124:1
               "If it had not been the Lord who was on our  side"

        God became our ally; He took our part; through His son Jesus Christ our Savior.  If our Lord were not our protector were would we be?  Nothing but His power and wisdom could have guarded us from the cunning and malice of our adversaries; therefore, believers let's say so, and openly give Him the honour for His preserving goodness.  The Lord is on our side and is our defender, and will be for ever and ever.  We should always exult in this joy with holy confidence, for we are too slow in declaring our gratitude.  We'll speak about salvation and not be stirred up about it, and it would not hurt for our thanksgiving to have a little spur put to.  Let's stop and imagine what would have happened if the Lord had turned His back on us.  Now look around and see what has happened because He has been faithful to us and never has left us alone.  My friends, let us praise our Lord today and every day for His faithfulness is never ending.
        Amen!!

Reading: (Psalms 124:1-8

                                  May God Bless You
                                   And Your Families

                                                Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                The Cross Life Ministry

        
                             

The Question Of If

                                          Mark 9:23
                "Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all
                    things are possible to him that believeth."

        That little word "If" that we use in our speaking everyday can be a negative or a positive out come for us.  Christ gave a perfect example of this when he addressed the father of the child that was possessed with a dumb and deaf spirit.  Christ put the question of if to him; "If thou canst believe."  This question of belief was not of seeing something first to believe in it.  Christ was tactically checking the strength of the mans faith when the father and his child cried out to Christ;  "I believe; help thou mine unbelief."
        What Christ done that day was not done to add to His growing fame; it was to show the power and glory of God.   Christ felt the true repentance from their hearts and He knew there were no more  "If's"  in their hearts or minds.  And once again all the on-lookers, believer's or nonbelievers witness the power of God.
        In all our lives this little word  "If'" is, was, or even now being used as a crutch when we speak of things.  When Christ used this word if, he gave us the example of doubt that is held in the word "If" when we say it consciously or unconsciously.  When it comes to faith there is no "If's"!!  God did not say,  "If" a savior would be born in the city of David!  He said, "For unto you "is" born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11).  My answer to the question of  "If" is this.  Take the "f" the crutch away from the "I" and add have faith.
        Amen!!

Reading: (Mark 9:14-29)

                                May God Bless You
                                 And Your Families

                                              Minister Robert A. lail Sr.
                                              The Cross Life Ministry   
                                      

Individual Obedience Of Christian Living

                                          Colossians 3:8
                     "And what ever ye do in word or deed, do
                       all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving
                         thanks to God and the Father by him"

        It is our duty to mortify our members which include things of this world.  We must mortify them, kill them, and suppress them as weeds that spread and destroy all that's around them.  We must oppose corrupt things and have restraint from carnal indulgences.  Occasions of sin must be avoided; the lust of the flesh, and the love of the world; and covetousness, which is idolatry; love of present good, and of outward enjoyments. It is necessary to mortify sins, because if we do not kill them, they will kill us.
        The Gospel changes the higher as well as the lower powers of the soul, and supports the rule of right reason and conscience, over appetite and passion.  There is no difference from country, or conditions and circumstances of life.  It is the duty of every one to be holy, because  "Christ is a Christians All,"   our only Lord and saviour, and all hope and happiness.                
        Amen!!

Reading: (Colossians 3:1-17)

                                    May God Bless You
                                     And Your Families

                                                   Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                   The Cross Life Ministry
                                

The Shepherd Returns For His Flock

                                         Luke 12:32
                   "Fear not, little flock; for it is your father's
                     good pleasure to give you the Kingdom"

        We are encouraged to cast our care upon God, which in fact is the right and only way to be at ease.  As in our stature, so in our state, it is our wisdom to take it as it is.  An eager, anxious pursuit of the things of this world, even if it is the necessary things are unbecoming of the disciples of Christ.  Let us examine whether we belong to this little flock.
        Christ is our Master, and we are His servants; not only working servants, but waiting servants.  We must be as men that wait for their Lord, that sit up while He is out in order to be ready to receive him when he returns.  Christ said during His ascension to heaven, that He is coming to call His people and return to judge the world.  We are uncertain of the time of His coming, therefore we should always be ready.  As a father takes care of his household, we should be wise and take care of our souls, for we known not day or time Christ will return.
        Amen !!

Reading: (Luke 12:32-40)
          
                                    May God Bless You
                                     And Your Families

                                                   Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                   The Cross Life Ministry       
         

God Makes Foolishness Into Wisdom

                                          1 Corinthians 1:20
                    "Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where
                           is the disputer of this age? Hath not God
                            made foolish the wisdom of this world"

        All the valued learning of this world was confounded by the Christian revelation and by the triumphs of the cross.  When God would save the world, He took a way by Himself; "and for good reason,"  because all the science of the heathen world did not, and could not, effectually bring home the world to God.  Men are puffed up by their imaginary knowledge, and therefore the preaching of Christ was and to some still thought as foolishness in the eyes of worldly-wise men.  Our living through one who died, our being blessed by one who was made a curse, our being justified by one who was condemned, seemed foolish.
        There is a great deal of meanness and weakness in the outward appearance of our religion. Very few distinguished character in any of these were chosen for the work of the ministry.  Not the wise men after the flesh.  Not the mighty or the noble.  But God sees as no man sees.  He has chosen the foolish things of the world, the weak things of the world, the despicable things of the world, men of low and high rank, with no education to be the preachers of the Gospel.  Few of distinguished rank and character were called to be Christians.  Few of the wise, and noble, and mighty, embraced the doctrine of the cross.  Yet what glorious discoveries are there of divine wisdom in the whole scheme of the Gospel.
        Amen!!

Reading (1 Cor. 1:18-25)

                                   May God Bless You
                                    And Your Families

                                                  Minister Robert A. lail Sr.
                                                  The Cross Life Ministry          

God's Controversy With Men Deserting His Service

                                         Malachi 3:7b
                   "Return unto me, and I will return unto you,
                          saith the Lord of hosts. But ye said,
                              In what way shall we return?"

        There are two groups of people that God has dealt with every since the time of Adam and Eve; "Good and Evil."  Here again God is making a way for those who have strayed away from His ordinances, to return unto Him.  The actions of Israel were no different than what we have seen all through Biblical History, and I must say it is not getting any better.
        Then and now there are those that have run away from God and quit the work He gave them to do.  Every time this happens God lets us know the weakness in which we strayed.  Listen to this!  Every time God confronts us of our wrong; there is that gracious invitation God gives us to return and repent.  "Return unto me, and I will return into You."  Amen!!
        However with that invitation to return, some ask;  "How do I do That?"  Well this is my two cents on that;  "They must not have all their apples in the same basket."   Here is how God expects us to return unto Him:  Return and do your duty, return to your allegiance, return as a traveler that has missed his way, return as a wondering child that has been reunited with it's mother and father.  Once you are back in union with God, He will remove the judgements you are under and quite your fears.  My friends there are times that we all have been ignorant of ourselves,  our spiritual nature,  and the Grace of God.  No one has to go on in sin, for Jesus Christ paid that sin debt for the world.
        Amen!!
                          
Reading: (Mal. 3:7-15)

                                   May God Bless You
                                    And Your Families

                                                  Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                  The Cross Life Ministry        

The Question Of Love

                                         Malachi 1:3
               "And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his
                  heritage waste for the jackals of the wilderness"

        This Scripture has been taken by some people; to say that God has had hate in his heart. My friends here is what I say to that!  If God had any hate in His heart He could have destroyed this world many times over.  They questioned God's love by saying; "In what way hast thou loved us? (Mal. 1:2).  If God could not love Esau as He did Jacob, how could He loved them. their question was as if they did indeed own that He had loved them, but insinuate that He loved them because their father Abraham had loved Him; therefore taking as debt love and not a free love.
        This statement that God love Jacob but hated Esau, must be taken as relative rather than absolute.  Indeed special blessings were promised to Esau and his descendents (Gen. 27:38-40). However, the spiritual insight of Jacob was far greater, and Jacob was the one through whom the promise seed was to come.  The comparison of the good things done for Jacob with those done for Esau is like the difference between loving and hating. Compare Lk. 14: 26, the statement that if a man does not hate his father and mother he can not be a disciple of Christ.
        Love for you earthly father and mother is commanded in the Scripture.  No Christian can hate His father and mother.  What is meant is that his love for Christ should be so great that, in comparison, the love for father or mother would seem almost like hate.  My friends we should love and be obedient to our father and mother; but above all, "Love and be in obedience with God."
        Amen!!

Reading. (Mal. 1: 1-14)
               (Rom. 9: 8-24)

                                   May God Bless You
                                    And Your Families

                                                Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                The Cross Life Ministry 
 

From The Cornerstone, To The Bow

                                         Zechariah 10:4
                     "Out of him came fourth the corner, out of
                         him the nail, out of him the battle bow,
                          out of him every oppressor together"

        The Lord visited the remnant of His flock in mercy, and was about to renew their courage and strength for conflict and victory.  Every creature is to us what God makes it to be.  Everyone raised to support the gospel, is as a cornerstone supports a building, and to unite those who are different as nails do, to join different types of timber together; all this comes from the Lord.  Everyone that is employed to overcome their enemies must have strength and success from him.  As followers of Christ we must look to raise up people to unite, support and defend his people, and the gospel. Christ will never say, "Seek ye me in vain."  From him shall be the cornerstone (Ex.17:6).  From him the nail, (Isa.22:23-24,) and from him the battle bow.  This being the scene of the events around the deliverance of Israel, and the ultimate fulfillment when Christ comes again. (Rev.19:11-21.)
        Amen!!

Reading:  (Zech. 10:1-8)

                                  May God Bless You
                                   And Your Famlies

                                                  Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                  The Cross Life Ministry    

To Be Heard, We Must Hear!

                                           Zechariah 7:13
                     "Therefore, it is come to pass that, as he cried,
                        and they would not hear, so they cried, and 
                          I would not hear, saith the lord of hosts"

        Zechariah, was warning the hypocritical enquirers, who were continuing in their sins, when they ask with great preciseness whether or not should they continue their fasting.  He described to them their wilfulness and disobedience, in which they seemed to hear and seemed inclined at first to comply however; they pulled away and ignored God's Commands.
        God's judgements upon Israel for their sins, were written to warn Christians not just of duties of fasting, but doing justly and loving mercy, which tend to the public welfare and peace.  The Law of God lays restraint upon the heart, and nothing is harder than the heart of a presumptuous sinner.  Sin if regarded in the heart, will certainly spoil the success of prayer.
        There is an old saying; "Somethings never change."  Listening to God is something that has never changed from, The Old Testament time, to now, and through eternity.  We as Christians must be faithful in all things in Christ.  One can not stand on one-side of a board and say it is strong; when he goes on the other-side of the board and breaks it.  When we go to God for any matter, we must be in complete union with Him.  If we don't, then we have not listen to To God in the first place.  We all should ask ourselves this question.  "Do I listen to God?"
        Amen!!

Reading (Zech. 7:1-14)

                                  May God Bless You
                                   And Your Families

                                                Minister Robert A. lail Sr.
                                                The Cross Life Ministry       

The Curse Inside The Flying Scroll

                                          Zechariah 5:1
                       "Then I turned, and lifted up mine eyes,
                         and looked, and behold a flying scroll"

        The Scriptures of the Old Testament and the New Testament are rolls in which God has written to us, the great things of His law and gospel.  Jesus Christ is the master of these rolls, and God's word runs very swiftly.  This flying scroll is a curse; it contains a declaration of the righteous wrath of God against those who by swearing, insult intentionally God's Majesty, or by stealing invade others property.  This cures goes fourth over the entire face of the earth.  All mankind are liable to the judgement of God.  Think God for our Saviour who came to redeem us from the curse of the law, by being himself the curse for us.
        The world is full of sin and sin will bring a curse upon you.  Who can resist the curse which God brings fourth?  God will not spare the sinners He finds among His children.  God's curse cannot be kept out by locked bars or doors.  Unless you repent there is no way to get rid of a curse cause by sin.  Let us all fall upon our knees and repent daily.  Let us go fourth and love one another as God loves us.
        Amen!!

Reading (Zech. 5:1-5)
              (Ezek. 3:1-3)
              (Gal. 3:10-14)

                                     May God Bless You
                                      And Your Families

                                                    Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                    The Cross Life Ministry
                  

The Ever Flowing Grace Of God

                                        Zechariah 4:6b
                        "Not by might, nor by power, but by
                           my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts"

        The prophet's spirit was willing to compile, but as ours, his flesh was weak.  We should pray to God that, whenever he speaks to us, He would awake us and we should then stir up ourselves.  The Church is like a golden candlestick, or lamp-bearer set up for enlightening this dark world, and holding strong the light of Divine revelation.  The prophet also saw two olive trees, one on each side of the candlestick, where oil flowed into the bowl without ceasing; "the oil being the symbol of the Holy Spirit." 
        God brings to pass His gracious purposes concerning His church, without any act or labor of man; however sometimes he makes use of man's instruments, yet he don't have to use them.  This represents the abundance of Divine grace, for the enlightening and making holy the ministers and members of the Church; which cannot be accomplished or prevented by any human power.  AMEN!!
This vision assures that not just the temple, but all the promises of God will be fulfilled.
        All difficulties shall vanish, and all the obstacles will be over come.  Faith will remove mountains and make them as plains.  There is nothing to Hard For Christ. My friends let us remember;  "What comes from the Grace of God, is committed to the Grace of God, for He will not forsake the work of His own hands."
        Amen !!

Reading (Zech. 4:1-7)

                                   May God Bless You
                                    And Your Families

                                                Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                The Cross Life Ministry         

Saved By The Son

                                          Ephesians 1:7
                     "In whom we have redemption through 
                          his blood, the forgiveness of sins,
                         according to the riches of his grace"

        Spiritual and heavenly blessings are the best blessings, with which we cannot be miserable, .  This was from the choice of them in Christ, before the foundation of the world, that they should be made holy by separation from sin, being set apart to God, and sanctified by the Holy Spirit. All who are chosen to happiness at the end, are chosen to holiness as the means.
        In love we were predestinated, or fore-ordained, to be adopted as children of God by faith in Jesus Christ.  The reconciled and adopted believer, the pardoned sinner, gives all to praise of his salvation to his gracious Father.  His love appointed this method of redemption, spared not His own Son, and brought believers to hear and embrace this salvation.  Have you accepted and believe in your heart, the sacrifice of God's only Son for your debt of sin?  I pray that all who have not will seek Christ today and be saved.
        Amen!!

Reading (Eph. 1:3-8)

                                      May God Bless You
                                       And Your Families

                                                 Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                 The Cross Life Ministry   

By Faith, Or By Favor?

                                          Habakkuk 3:18
                         "Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will
                               joy in the God of my salvation"

        Habakkuk still had delight and triumph in God, even when all was gone; because he knew his God was still there.  Believers, we should all stand on "Faith' as strong as Habakkuk's.  When those who are full and happy, they enjoy God in all things.  Even in the hardest and saddest times of their lives they can sing the praise and glory of God.  This is the principle ground of our joy in God, that He is the God of our eternal salvation, the salvation of the soul.
        Our love for God, like this devoted Prophet, is not based on what we expect God to give us.  Even if God should send us suffering and loss, we should always rejoice in the God of our salvation.  Habakkuk's faith is one of the strongest manifestations of faith in the Scriptures.  Today is a good day for all to evaluate their strength of  "Faith" in God and by His grace; salvation through the life, death, and resurrection of His son Jesus Christ.
        Amen!!

Reading (Hab. 3:1-19)

                                     May God Bless You
                                      And Your Families

                                                   Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                   The Cross Life Ministry  
    

Times Are Bad, But Never Desperate

                                          Micah 7:8
                 "Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy; when
                      I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness,
                           the Lord shall be a light unto me"

        When we complain of the wickedness of the times that surrounds us, we should also be reminded of the comfort we have in Jesus Christ.  For our case may be bad, but it is no longer desperate.  God at times, is not pleased with His children; therefore we must repent, and all will be well, because we have recourse to God through the blood of Jesus Christ in our times of trouble.
        When we complain to God of the badness of times we should complain against ourselves for the badness in our own heart's.  We depend on God for deliverance, but let us not go to the extreme of just waiting on God's help;  For we Know God helps those who help themselves. God is light to our eyes, a light to our feet, and a light in within the darkness of this world.  If God is your God He will hear your paryers and grant an answer of peace to them.
        Amen!!

Reading: (Micah 7:7-20)

                                May God Bless You
                                 And Your Families

                                              Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                              The Cross Life Ministry

                    

What Does God Require Of Man

                                         Micah 6:6
                  "With what shall I come before the Lord,
                     and bow myself before the High God?"

        Deep conviction of guilt and wrath will put men upon careful inquires after peace and pardon, and then there begins to be some ground for hope.  In order for God to be pleased with us, our care must be for the atonement of Christ, and that the sin by which we displease Him be taken away.
What will be a satisfaction to God's justice?  In whose name must we come, for we have nothing to plea on our own?  In what righteous shall we appear before God?
        We can not answer this question of Divine justice, nor satisfy the wrong done to the honor of our Lord by sin.  Men will part with a lot of things so that they might be in standings with God; However this will not be accepted of God, unless they part with their sins.  Moral duties are commanded because they are good for all mankind.  For in keeping God's commandments there is a great reward.
        God has made it plain!  The good which He requires of us is not the paying for the pardon price of sin. God wants full acceptance of Him and our love toward Him in all things.  How hard is this to do?  Every thought within us must be brought down, to be in obedience to God.  If we walk comfortably with Him, we must do this as redeemed sinners, in dependance of the Redeemer and His Atonement.  Blessed be the Lord, that He is always ready to give His grace to be humble, waiting for sinners to repent.
       Amen!!

Reading (Micah 6:6-16)

                                    May God Bless You
                                     And Your Families

                                                Minister Robert A. lail Sr.
                                                The Cross Life Ministry    
  

Promise Of Deliveranve And Holiness

                                         Obadiah 1:17
                           "But upon Mount Zion shall be
                      deliverance and there shall be holiness"

        This precious promise of salvation in which this prophecy concludes, will be accomplished in the great salvation wrought by Jesus Christ.  This promise and how far it extends, is to all Generations.  This promise, has a spiritual signification, in the setting up of the "Christian Church" in the world, and which shall be more and more enlarged until the "Mystical Body" is completed.
        There will be holiness, because holiness is the essential element and the Lord's Kingdom must be a Holy Kingdom.  A man unholy will never enter into the Heavenly Kingdom of God.  My friends let us not take this promise from God and the building of the Christian Church foolishly.  When you study God's Word, you can sense and feel in your heart the "truth" behind the promise; "Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.  I pray that all will seek deliverance and accept God's promise of salvation.
        Amen!!

Reading (Obad. 1:17-21)
              (Rev. 19:16; 20:4)

                                       May God Bless You
                                        And Your Families

                                                      Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                      The Cross Life Ministry    
    

The Deceitfulness Of Pride

                                          Obadiah 1:3a,c
                      "The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee
                    who saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down"

        We sometimes build a wall around us, and fortify it with things that will deceive us.   While inside that wall, our heart is filled with pride and we think we are better, stronger than any one else. Just like Edom; we want it our way, then we realize that our heart has become full of pride.  That my friends leads only to destruction.  The only one that can help is our Lord, and our willingness toward Him.
        Let us not speak with a confidence of our own strength, or in contempt of God's judgements.  Carnal security is a sin that most easily drives man in the day of their power, and prosperity. If one dares to challenge God; his challenge will get a response.                          
        Amen!!

Reading (Obadiah 1:1-9)

                                      May God Bless You
                                       And Your Families

                                                     Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                     The Cross Life Ministry