Jesus Saves

Truth is, men and women are sinners, separated from God by a wide chasm of sin, condemned to death.

They need something done in their lives, something they can’t do for themselves —something only Jesus can do. 

When a sinner believes, Jesus has the ability to take that which has been wrecked by sin and the devil and turn it around for His glory. 

Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, by grace ye are saved;

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

I praise His name that He can take sinners like you and me from where we are and save us from sin  by grace and make something out of us for His glory. 

If you’ve never humbly asked Jesus to come into your heart and forgive your sins, now is a good time. Believe in Him with all your heart. 

If you have already done that, praise God for being redeemed by love devine. . 

What a Savior the redeemed have!

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To Heaven In A Whirlwind

From the time he confronted the king of Israel, to his adventures of faith at the dry brook and the widow's house, to his great victory on Mount Carmel —-  the life of Elijah was a whirlwind of activity, and God is about to move him to Heaven in a whirlwind. 

Elijah travels his last miles going to places and talking to prophets as His God-called friend Elisha eagerly tags along, anxious to witness his amazing departure. 

2 Kings 2:11 And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

One of these days born again Christians will leave this world either by way of the cemetery or the rapture. Either way we will be swept up to Heaven to the presence of God.

In the meantime, keep walking and working and talking with the Lord. Keep singing about Heaven. 

“Beulah Land, I’m longing for you.”

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That Low Point Of Life

At some point every person is going to arrive at that low point of life when you will reach the end of your rope. 

Some have already been there and can testify about it. Others are there right now and are looking for help. Others will arrive there someday. 

When you reach that point, the world and the flesh and the devil will tell you that God doesn’t see or care. 

Oh, but He does see. He sees everything you are facing. Not a single thing is hidden from His view. 

Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

And He does care. He cares more than you know.

1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Our problems, while they may appear insurmountable, are God’s opportunities in disguise. 

Trust Him. 

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Our Mighty God

While Jeremiah languished in prison for preaching the message of God, the Lord came to him with words of hope.

In this great prayer, Jeremiah presents the evidence that God is a mighty God. 

Jeremiah 32:17-18  Ah Lord God! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee: 

[18] Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the Lord of hosts, is his name,

Jeremiah not only describes God the creator, but that God also shows loving kindness, grace, mercy, and provision. 

He is the God of miracles and power. He is the God Who moves heaven and earth, and suspends the very laws of nature, if necessary, to meet the needs of His children:

—- Elijah —- the three Hebrews in the fiery furnace — Daniel in the lions den — the Widow of Zarepath — the disciples in the storm. —  Lazarus, etc.

Regardless of what lies in your path, remember this: if you are His, you belong to a mighty God. He can be trusted to take care of you.

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How Great Thou Art

When we are walking in the fullness of the Lord, we are able to tap into the awesome power of God in our lives.

Ephesians 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

Thank God, there are no limits to His power. He can move mountains, change lives, lift burdens, and meet needs. 

Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

If this verse is to be taken at face value, and I am certain that it is, then it becomes plain that our God is greater, by far, than any problem we have or will ever face. 

He can change the lives of substandard saints and transform them into vessels of honor for His glory. That’s just a small glimpse of how great our Lord is.

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The Lame Man Jumping

On the way to the Temple to worship, Peter and John meet a crippled man at the Beautiful Gate begging for pennies. Peter heals him in the name of Jesus. 

When the people see the lame man leaping and jumping and praising God, they ask questions. Peter seizes the opportunity to tell them about Jesus.

When the leaders of the people hear Peter preaching that Jesus Whom they had crucified arose from the dead, they are furious and arrest Peter and John. 

After spending the night in jail, Peter and John are brought before the council to explain the healing of the lame man. "By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?" 

Peter answers. 

Acts 4:10  Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

This message had already been delivered that day and 5,000 men were saved by the grace of God. 

Jesus has the power to change lives. Imagine how the crippled man’s life may have changed. 

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.

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Life Is Hard, But God Is Good

A brief glimpse at Joseph’s life shows the trials he endured.

He was treated unfairly by his own brothers and sold into slavery.

He became a slave in a foreign land. He was falsely accused of attempted rape and imprisoned.

Genesis 39:21 But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

“The Lord was with Joseph!”   That truth alone made prison bearable.  In that prison he was forgotten by many, but was not forsaken by the Lord.

Our circumstances might be bad, but our God is good.  We need to learn how to glorify Him when the sun is shining or the rain is falling. 

If He is the God of the mountain, He is also the God of the valley.  

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