VESPERS AT THE END OF THE SABBATH: Self-Mutilation!?! Why!?!

What Is There

What Darkness Is There

What Sorrow Is There That You Can't Expose

That You Can't Share

That Will Make You Happy In Another Persona

That Would Make You Mutilate Your Body

In An Effort To Obtain Cash

Or Companionship

Or For Notoriety

For Peace Of Mind

For A Peaceful Sleep At Night!?!

What Is So Fascinating About

Being Someone Else That 
You Would Rather Die For A Lie

Than Trust Almighty God 
And 
Walk Wise In Living Truth!?!

Are You Bigger ... Better
Stronger

More Creative Than Your Creator!?!

Are You More Inspiring Than Jesus Christ
By The Holy Spirit Of Truth Who Inspires Us All!?!

Is Your Way ... Which Is Not The Way Of Almighty God
More Reasonable ... More Practical
And

More Feasible

Than The Way Of The Eternal God!?!

Why Are You Choosing To Walk In Lock-Step

With Wicked Satan

The Lying, Murdering, God-Fraud

And

His Fallen Angels 

Who Whisper, Whisper

Tempt, Tease, Torment And Terrorize

Those Of Us Who Faithfully Rely On Our Jesus Christ
And
Treat Even Worse
Those Who Do Not On Jesus Christ The Lord

Constantly, Consistently, Critically Rely!?!

Know The Right ...

Self 
Is 
A Notorious, Unrepentant, Sinner!

Why Are You Relying On Self!?!

Self Gets What It Wants

Even If It Means Destroying Its Host

To Get Its Own Way:

Self Is A Parasite

All Day ... In All Ways!

Self
Is
A Liar
And

The Favored Child Of Satan! 

Self Always Cries About And For Self

And

Only At Own-Way's Titties

Is Self Satisfied! 

Do Not Rely On Self For Living Success! 

Self 
Is 
An Undertaker

A Truth Faker

A Reality-Escape Faker
And

A Grave-Top Raker! 

But, There Is Hope ...

In The Good Book's Notes 

For How To Cope

How To Survive

How To Thrive

How To Really Be Alive

No Scissors

No Knife

No Palette Of Paint

Only Truth

Only Light

Good News The Soul To Delight

And

A Change Of Clothing

The Garment Of Praise

The Character Of Christ

The White Robe Of Righteousness 

The Heart Of Flesh

The Eye Salve For Sight

Fire-Tried Pure Gold

A Bath In The Stream Of The Blood Of The Christ

Who Paid Our Bill

To Give Unto Us His Everlasting Life To Live

Free And Clean

In A Prepared Place On The Eternal Shore! 

No Life Without Christ ...

It Is Appointed Once For Man To Die! 

A Man-ReMade Body Dies Twice!
But

The Christ-Created

And 
Recreated Body 

Through The No-Limit Space Flies

And 
In The Palace Of The King 

Safe ... Redeemed

Abides! 

An Expected End ...

Those Who Are Repentant For Sin

And 
By Enduring, Working, Faith, Die In Christ

Die ... To Live Again! 

Unrepentant Sinners

Those Who Boldly Sin Against The Holy God

Willfully Defacing The Image Of God In Man
Worshipping At The Throne Of Self
- The Known False God -

Die ... To Die Again! 

This Is Unnecessary, Uncalled-For, Pain 
And 
A Crying Shame! 

You've Got Jesus Christ So Lean ...

Jesus Christ Died To Save All Mankind
But
Jesus Christ Saves Who Ever Chooses To Be Saved
By Choosing Jesus Christ The Righteous
As Savior, Lord And God! 
The Ball Is In Your Court!

You Have Help ...

Faith 
Is 
Jesus Christ's Daily Gift To Me ... To You

To Help Us Make The Informed Decision
But

If We Refuse His Gift

His Offer Of Everlasting Life
The Great Salvation
We Willingly, Willfully, Unwisely
Put Ourselves On Course

For The Lake Of Fire, Known-Coming, Collision! 

Open Your Eyes ...

No Force ... Just Fact

Man Is Under Demonic Attack

But

Jesus Christ Has 
And Is 
Making The Way Safe And Clear!

Do The Right Thing ...

Humble Yourself

See And Express To, And For, Jesus Christ
Your Heartfelt, Personal, Need

And

Importunately Pray, Pray, Pray!
And

Give Almighty God His Due Glory
And
Invite The Holy Spirit Your Heart To Enter In

And 
From Deceitful, Self-Absorbed, Self

Boldly, Aggressively, Definitively, Walk Away! 
In Jesus Christ, Alone
Is
Found The New Life
The New Birth!

Jesus Christ

*** For You, Personally ***

Lovingly, Sacrificially, Cares! 

Carpe Diem ... Seize The Day! 

TOMORROW, TOMORROW: Today!

I Was In The Popular Station Of Life!
The Get Away Platform Was Crowded For Sure!
Everybody I Observed Had Their Tickets Waving
Including That Big Man Named Gully Boar!

PIS Aka The Passenger Information System Was Whirring!
Myriad Transports To Tomorrow Were Scheduled

And

All Were Plainly Noted 

To Be Exactly On Time!

More And More People Were Arriving

But
Only Those For Living For Jesus
Salvation Way
Jesus Christ Saves
Final Generation
Today's The Day
And
Gateway To Tomorrow
Were Departing!

Grumbling Was Starting!
It Soon Became A Dull Roar!
Security Wasn't Bothered It Was Said

Because
They'd Seen It All Before!

Step Back A Bit ...

The Station Of Life
Is
An Ever-Moving Turn-Table!
Destinations Are Marked Plainly

And
Boldly Underscored!

Travellers ... Having Free Will

And

Free Choice

- No Coercion, No Bumping Up Nor Down -

Choose Their Preferred Destination
And
By Confidence In Self
In Satan
In Sin
In Salvation
In The Savior

In Grace And Mercy

In Temporal ... Or Eternal Security
They Decide If At Living
They Win Or The Lose!

Life Is Spent ...

Tired Of Wandering

I Paused To Wonder

And

Without Preamble

A Beautiful White Dove Landed On My Shoulder

- I Wasn't Startled Or Afraid -

And

Whispered Sweetly In My Ear:

Tomorrow Is Not Promised To Mortal Man!

Only Those Who Choose Life Eternal

With The Blessed Son Of Man

Shall Arrive At The Day

That Surely Will Not End!

They Will Arrive At The Day Where Life Is Eternal

Where He Who Made Time For Man

Extends His Welcoming Hand

To Those Who Worship Gladly And Believe Boldly

Who Trust The Word And Obey Despite Discomfort

Who Walk Wise And Pray Persistently

Who Look Up And Practice Godly Fear

Who Confess Sin And Repent Humbly

Who Love The Lord And Listen To The Spirit's Still Voice

Who Seek Righteous And Don't Trust Their Own Understanding

Who Reflect On God's Goodness And Rest By His Grace

Who Hope With Certainly And Endure Faithfully

And

Reach Out To The Lord Christ 

The Cure For All That Ails Fallen Man

Who Made Blessed Provision For His Children

Who Is Touched By Your Infirmities

Who Was Tried, Tested, Tortured And Died

Who Overcame So That You Can

Who Is Calling, Ever Calling

Extending His Sure, Steady, Strong, Unshakeable, Helping Hand!

Grow Where You Are Planted!

Live Triumphantly In His Name Where You Are

And

Bless Others While You Can

For There Is No Life

And

No Love

In The Grave Where Thou Goest!

Book Your Berth For Surpassing Glory Now!

The Best Day Is Today!

Choose Christ In This Now-Acceptable Time

And

You Shall Enjoy The Glorious New Birth!

Dying, Dying, Slowly Dying

Are The Unprofitable Things Of This Earth!

My Head Felt Light!
My Eyes Flared!
My Ears Tingled!

Doubt Departed!

Hope Appeared!
Grace Smile!
Mercy Spread Her Arms Wide!
Love Exploded!
Truth Stood Up

And
Deceitful, Murdering-Hope Satan Ferociously Cried!

No Bragging Allowed ...

I Am Free: So Very Free! 

I Am Free Indeed!
I Am Touched By The Crimson Flow
Which I Had Not Known I Needed
Until I Had Encountered
The One Called The Door!

I Have No Desire To Wrestle With The Impossible
The Tomorrow Touted
By The One Whose Time Is Short
The One Who Encourages Us
Our Babies, Our Future
Our Certain Hope To Abort

And
To Store Up Lust-Driven Experiences

And

Things

- Supposed Treasures -
Which Will Not Consuming-Fire Survive
Which Will Not Survive The Journey
The Journey To Eternal Life!

The Facts Remain ...

No Matter How Much Weight

How Much Money 

You Gain Or Lose

The Mortal Strife Is Fought Today!

Repentance For Sin Must Be Rendered Today

And
The Decision For The Lord Christ Must Be Made Today
For That That Is Promised To Man

- Known Resident In The Vale Of Tears -
Will Not Be Available Tomorrow
Because
By The Sovereign Will Of The Eternal Holy God

It Is Only Available

Accessible

Usable

Today, Today

No Matter What The Adversary Says!

Man's Day

Man's Hour

Man's Moment In The Sun

To Know The Son

Is

Always Today!

Be Wise:

Carpe Diem!