Christ Arose

Matthew 28:2-3,5-6 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.  

[3] His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:   

[5] And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 

[6] He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

All this great resurrection power will be ultimately realized when Jesus returns and raises the dead in Christ. 

Imagine all those departed saints resurrected from the dead and glorified to live forever with Jesus! (1 Thes. 4:13-18). 

What a day that will be just doesn’t do it justice.

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“Low in the grave He lay, —  Jesus my Savior, —  waiting the coming day, —  Jesus my Lord!

“Up from the grave He arose; —  with a mighty triumph o'er his foes; —  He arose a victor from the dark domain, —  and he lives forever with his saints to reign. —  He arose! —  He arose!  —  Hallelujah! Christ arose!

“Vainly they watch His bed,  —  Jesus my Savior, —  vainly they seal the dead,  —. Jesus my Lord! 

“Up from the grave He arose; —  with a mighty triumph o'er his foes; —  He arose a victor from the dark domain, —  and he lives forever with his saints to reign. —  He arose! —  He arose!  —  Hallelujah! Christ arose!

“Death cannot keep its prey, —  Jesus my Savior;  —  He tore the bars away, —  Jesus my Lord! 

       Robert Lowry

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Beulah Land

Heaven is more than just a place. Heaven is the home of Almighty God. It is the home of the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Heaven is the glorious land where the redeemed of the ages spend eternity. It is the place where we all long to go. Some call it Beulah Land.

The same God Who stood in absolute darkness and said, “Let there be light” will fill our home with His brilliance and glory.

There’s more.

Revelation 21:4  And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

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“I'm kind of homesick for a country. —  To which I've never been before.  —  No sad goodbyes will there be spoken,  —  for time won't matter anymore.

“Beulah Land, I'm longing for you,  —  and some day on thee I'll stand.  —  There my home shall be eternal.  —  Beulah Land -- Sweet Beulah Land.

“I'm looking now across the river. —  where my faith will end in sight.  —  There's just a few more days to labor.  —. Then I will take my heavenly flight.

“Beulah Land, I'm longing for you,  —  and some day on thee I'll stand.  —  There my home shall be eternal.  —  Beulah Land -- Sweet Beulah Land.”

  

               Squire Parsons

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A Shelter In The Time Of Storm

Thank God, there is a place of safety where the saints of God can flee in times of trouble, sorrow and suffering. 

It’s a place where storms can’t come, winds can’t blow, and waves can’t reach us. 

God is our safe haven — our shelter in the time of storm.. He is the only One Who can deliver us from what threatens to destroy us. 

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

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“The Lord’s our Rock, in Him we hide, —  A Shelter in the time of storm;  —  Secure whatever ill betide,  —. A Shelter in the time of storm. 

“Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, — A weary land, a weary land;  — Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, —. A Shelter in the time of storm. 

“A shade by day, defense by night, —. A Shelter in the time of storm;  — No fears alarm, no foes affright, — A Shelter in the time of storm.  

“The raging storms may round us beat, — A Shelter in the time of storm; —. We’ll never leave our safe Retreat, — A Shelter in the time of storm.

“O Rock divine, O Refuge dear, —. A Shelter in the time of storm;  —  

Be Thou our Helper ever near, —. A Shelter in the time of storm.  

          Vernon J. Charlesworth

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Love Lifted Me

LOVE LIFTED ME

When I was ten years old God lovingly asked me to accept Him as my personal Savior.  He would forgive me and give me  eternal life.

I thought about it a few days, even had nightmares, knowing I was a sinner and wouldn’t go to Heaven unless I believed in Jesus. It was at a tent revival meeting in Granby, Missouri that I got saved.

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 remember kneeling on the straw at the alter after the message, bawling my eyes out and asking Jesus to forgive my sins. I’ll never forget the sweet peace that soothed my soul.

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

Thank God for His amazing grace and love that drew me to Him! I wish everybody was saved.
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“I was sinking deep in sin,  —. Far from the peaceful shore,  —. Very deeply stained within,  —. Sinking to rise no more.  —. But the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry,  —. From the waters lifted me. Now safe am I.

“Love lifted me!   —. Love lifted me!  —. When nothing else could help,  —. Love lifted me.  —. Love lifted me! Love lifted me!  —. When nothing else could help, Love lifted me.

“All my heart to Him I give,  —. ever to Him I’ll cling.  —. In His blessèd presence live,  —  ever His praises sing.  —. Love so mighty and so true,  —. merits my soul’s best songs,  —. Faithful, loving service too, to Him belongs.

“Souls in danger look above. —  Jesus completely saves.  —. He will lift you by his love. —  Out of the angry waves.  —. But the master of the sea. —  Billows His will obey.  —. He your savior wants to be. —  Be saved today”
     James Rowe

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