THE COMING OF JESUS
I believe Jesus is coming very soon. We see the Lord gathering the nations
together against Israel. Events are moving rapidly toward Armageddon.
“When you see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors”
(Matthew 24:33).
“Of the day and hour knoweth no man, no, not even the angels of heaven, but
my Father only” (v. 36).
All signs point to a Mideast war against Israel. Out of the turmoil in Arab
nations will come a united call to destroy Israel. We are beholding the
fulfillment of prophecies we have preached about for many hears.
Those who know the Scriptures have a Holy Ghost inner sense of the Lord’s
return. We hear the call of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us, crying, “Even so,
Lord Jesus, come.” Jesus said,
“Watch therefore: for you know no what hour your Lord will come” (v. 42).
“Be ready, for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man cometh” (v.
44).
“Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord, when he comes, shall find so
doing” (v. 46).
Beloved, do you feel—do you sense—that these are the last of the last days?
Do you share the longing for his appearance?
Look up; our redemption is drawing near!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Devotion for today......
THE TEARS OF THE RIGHTEOUS
The Bible declares emphatically that not one tear of his children falls to the
ground. David said, “Put my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy
book?” (Psalm 56:8). The tears of the godly are so precious to him, he
preserves them. If God preserves my tears, will he not preserve me?
It is almost too fantastic to take it all in. What strikes me in such a word is
that if he counts every tear of mine, then how precious is my blood to him—my
livelihood—my needs.
Until we are persuaded in our minds that God takes special notice of each and
every affliction which we endure, it is impossible we can ever obtain such
confidence so as to believe that he would put our tears into his bottle. Can we
believe that truth—that the God who numbers every hair on our heads and
bottles every tear—will he not then interpose on our behalf?
Hear this word in your spirit: Every tear you have shed over past sins, every
tear shed in times of afflictions and stress, every tear shed over lost souls
is written in his book.
You may say, “I don’t weep. I seldom shed tears.” I believe in soul
tears—only God sees them—inward, silent tears shed often in times of
trouble and need.
Not one of your tears has been wasted! Not one is in vain. To believe in God is
to believe this incredible truth...
Love this song and think of it has I read this devotion this morning......
He knows my name every step that I take every move that I make every tear that I cry!!
The Bible declares emphatically that not one tear of his children falls to the
ground. David said, “Put my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy
book?” (Psalm 56:8). The tears of the godly are so precious to him, he
preserves them. If God preserves my tears, will he not preserve me?
It is almost too fantastic to take it all in. What strikes me in such a word is
that if he counts every tear of mine, then how precious is my blood to him—my
livelihood—my needs.
Until we are persuaded in our minds that God takes special notice of each and
every affliction which we endure, it is impossible we can ever obtain such
confidence so as to believe that he would put our tears into his bottle. Can we
believe that truth—that the God who numbers every hair on our heads and
bottles every tear—will he not then interpose on our behalf?
Hear this word in your spirit: Every tear you have shed over past sins, every
tear shed in times of afflictions and stress, every tear shed over lost souls
is written in his book.
You may say, “I don’t weep. I seldom shed tears.” I believe in soul
tears—only God sees them—inward, silent tears shed often in times of
trouble and need.
Not one of your tears has been wasted! Not one is in vain. To believe in God is
to believe this incredible truth...
Love this song and think of it has I read this devotion this morning......
He knows my name every step that I take every move that I make every tear that I cry!!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Devotion for today......
BATTLE SMART
Whenever opposition arises, God’s grace thrives in us. Think about what
happens to a tree when a great storm beats violently against it. The wind
threatens to uproot the tree and carry it away. It breaks off branches and
blows away its leaves. It loosens its roots and blows off its buds. And when
the storm is over, things look hopeless.
Yet, look closer; the same storm that opened crevices in the earth around the
trunk of the tree has helped the roots go deeper. The tree now has access to
new, deeper sources of nutrition and water. And it has been purged of all its
dead branches. The buds may be gone, but others will grow back more fully. I
tell you, that tree is now stronger, growing in unseen ways. And just wait till
harvest—because it’s going to bear much fruit!
Maybe you’re in a storm right now. The wind is blowing hard, shaking you
violently, and you think you’re going down. Beloved, don’t panic! You’ve
got to know that in the midst of the tempest, you are putting down deep
spiritual roots. God is developing in you a deepening humility, a greater
mourning and sorrow for sin, a heightened hunger for his righteousness.
God is making you a seasoned soldier of the cross—battle-scarred, but
battle-smart and courageous. You may get down on yourself at times—but the
Lord never does. The fact is, he could have acted sovereignly at any time to
pluck you out of your struggle. But he didn’t—because he saw it producing
in you a greater thirst for him!
Romans 5:3 says, “Tribulation worketh patience.” The word worketh means
“to accomplish.”
In 2 Corinthians 4:17 we read, “For our light affliction, which is but for a
moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” The
word worketh in this verse is the same as in Romans 5:3.
Whenever opposition arises, God’s grace thrives in us. Think about what
happens to a tree when a great storm beats violently against it. The wind
threatens to uproot the tree and carry it away. It breaks off branches and
blows away its leaves. It loosens its roots and blows off its buds. And when
the storm is over, things look hopeless.
Yet, look closer; the same storm that opened crevices in the earth around the
trunk of the tree has helped the roots go deeper. The tree now has access to
new, deeper sources of nutrition and water. And it has been purged of all its
dead branches. The buds may be gone, but others will grow back more fully. I
tell you, that tree is now stronger, growing in unseen ways. And just wait till
harvest—because it’s going to bear much fruit!
Maybe you’re in a storm right now. The wind is blowing hard, shaking you
violently, and you think you’re going down. Beloved, don’t panic! You’ve
got to know that in the midst of the tempest, you are putting down deep
spiritual roots. God is developing in you a deepening humility, a greater
mourning and sorrow for sin, a heightened hunger for his righteousness.
God is making you a seasoned soldier of the cross—battle-scarred, but
battle-smart and courageous. You may get down on yourself at times—but the
Lord never does. The fact is, he could have acted sovereignly at any time to
pluck you out of your struggle. But he didn’t—because he saw it producing
in you a greater thirst for him!
Romans 5:3 says, “Tribulation worketh patience.” The word worketh means
“to accomplish.”
In 2 Corinthians 4:17 we read, “For our light affliction, which is but for a
moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” The
word worketh in this verse is the same as in Romans 5:3.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Revival!
This week is our Revival at Lakeview Holiness Church with Sis. Linda Baughtman it will begin at 7 pm each night....Today there was two powerful services God is moving, changing and renewing lives...come out and be a part of this Revival I promise you will not leave without feeling a touch from the Lord!
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