Showing posts with label Following Christ. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Following Christ. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION: Cooperate With The Lord Christ!



Even Though Jesus Christ Paid 
The Full And Final Price For Our Souls' Salvation
There Is Something That Each Of Us Must Do
To Complete The Transaction! 

Beloved, 

An Unopened Gift 
Is 
Just A Present Present! 

An Opened But Unutilized Gift 
Is 
A Dust-Catcher 
Because 
It Makes You Work But Pays No Salary! 

An Opened And Utilized Gift That 
Is 
Despised, Disparaged, And Discounted 
Will Ultimately Be Discarded 
And
That Person Who Acts So Disrespectfully 
Towards Almighty God's Good And Perfect Gifts 
Will, On The Day Appointed, Be Destroyed! 

Dear Ones, 

Let's Back-Up To Go Forward! 

The Lord Always Gives Us A Part To Play 
In The Receipt Of Our Own Blessing: 
Ask ... To Receive
Obey ... And Be Blessed
Be Perfect ... As Your Father In Heaven Is Perfect
Turn Ye ... At My Reproof! 

When We Ask The Lord To Lead Us
We Are Informing The Lord That 
We Are Willing To Follow Where He Leads! 

When The Lord Says 
"Come Unto Me All Ye That Labor ... And I Will Give You Rest ...!" 
It Is Because He Has What We Need 
And
Our Recognizing 
And
Accepting This 
Gives Us Wings, Energy, Desire To Reach Out 
And 
Touch The Living God 
Who Hears Our Cries
Heals Our Hurts 
And 
Blesses Us In And For Our Belief In Him! 

There Is No Profit In Useless Pride 
And 
No Benefit In Base Behavior! 

Please Wisely Accept The Gift Of Grace Gratefully:
Cooperate With Christ! 

Peace! 
















Wednesday, August 11, 2021

GOOD OR BAD: Everybody Sets An Example!






Growing Up
We Were Always Instructed To Set A Good Example
To Follow Good Examples
And 
To Never Be The Bad Example
The Means By Which Someone 
Is 
Led Astray To Do Evil! 

Surprise ... No Surprise
Anybody May Set An Example 
But
The Real Question Is
Are You Setting The Good Example 
Worthy For Others To Accept 
And ... With Wisdom
Follow!?! 

Beloved, 

Jesus Christ The Righteous Judge
The Kind King
The Hope Of Every Man
Is
Our Exemplar 
Aka Ensample 
Aka Perfect Example
The One Whom We Could "Close Our Eyes" 
And
Without Reservation
Dare To Follow Faithfully! 

We, However
Don't Follow The Lord Christ Blindly! 

We Follow Our Dear Savior 
Through Good Evidence
Faith That Cannot Fail
Trust That Will Never Be Abused 
And
With Love For The Holy Love 
Which Will Never See Us Being Made Ashamed! 

True Believers Aka Committed-To-Christ Christians
Are Not Ashamed Of The Truth 
And 
We Should Never Be Afraid 
Or Ashamed To Permit Others To See Us 
Walking In Full Agreement With The Truth 
In The Living Light Of The Good News Gospel That 
Leads All Who Are Willing To Be Saved 
To Eternal Life! 

A Bad Example Costs The Wicked Instructor 
And 
His Careless And Willful Imitators! 

The Good Example Rewards Both The Wise Teacher 
And 
His Diligent Students! 

Please Let Us Dare To Direct Someone 
To The Good And Holy Way Today 
And
Without Hesitation, Fear, Or Shame: 
Jesus Christ Made The Way Plain 
And
He Always Saves!






Wednesday, January 13, 2021

FOLLOWING CHRIST: Eagles Soar!




 
 

Almighty God's Living Truth 
Is 
A Shield
A Sword
A Firm Foundation! 

Almighty God's Eternal Love 
Is 
A Roof
A Pillow
A Blanket
A Bed! 

Almighty God's Daily Gift To Us Of 
A Measure Of His Faith For Each Day
Is 
Food
Water
Perfume
A Broom

Our Loving, Faithful, Trust In Jesus Christ 
Is First
Shoes
Then Donkey
Bus
Car
Train
Plane
And Then 
The Wings Of The Eagle
Used Not In Vain! 

Beloved, 
We Have The Promise Of Almighty God That 
We Who Wait Upon The Lord 
Shall Mount Up With The Wings Of The Eagle! 

Eagles Soar On The Thermal Draughts 
Above The Heads Of Men
The Canopies Of Trees 
And 
The Rugged Peaks Of Mountains! 

Eagles Don't Congregate With Buzzards Looking For Dead Meat! 
They Don't Stealthily Slither On The Ground 
Like Snakes 
Looking To Destroy The Careless And Incautious! 
They Don't Follow The Worldly Ways Of The Peacock
Preening
Fanning Tail Feathers 
And 
Saying, Always Saying: 

"See Me!
I'm Here!"

Let's Be Wise ... Strategic
Focused
Determined ... Enduring
Faithful To The Living God
Trusting His Eternal Word
Loving Him For Loving Us 
And
Loving To Walk In His Ways! 

Dare ... By Available Grace
- Through Enduring Faith That Works By Love -
To Rise To Heights Unknown 
As You Follow Jesus Christ
- Immanuel ... God With Us -
To The Aerie That 
Is 
The Holy City
The Home Of Everlasting Love! 

Look Up
To Rise Up
And
Go Up
To Live, Forever, With The Eternal Holy God
In Whom Is No Shadow Of Turning At All!





Thursday, February 27, 2020

CHRISTIANITY: The Life Of Worldly Privilege!?!

Privileged!
Blessed!
Faithful!
Obedient!
Grateful ... And More!

They Were Not Huddled Together!
They Were ... Are ... All Over The Place
And
Most Of Them Were Real Easy To Identify:
They Wore Their Christian Regalia! 

Big Hats! 
Sharp Suits! 
Some Were Too Comfortable! 
Many Were Proudly Pious! 
Many Were Snifflingly Sanctimonious! 
Many Were Giving And Griping! 
Many Were Studiously Parsimonious! 
All Named The Name Of Christ Jesus! 
Many Were Fat And Cried Poverty! 
Fruit Was Everywhere:
Preserved Fruit! 
Fruit Crumble! 
Fresh Fruit! 
Spoiled Fruit! 

... And You Could Read The Signs
Observe The Tells Aka The Hints That 
They Wanted Observed And Recognized
And
Back-Slappingly Commented Upon! 
It Was Just Sad
But
They Were All So Happy
To Be Amongst Friends:

Christian And Proud Of It!
Christian And Humbled By It!
Christian And Profited By It!
Christian And Blessed By It!

    Mercy Said No!
    I Love The Lord!
    I Walk With God!
    Too Blessed To Be Stressed! 

        Cooperating With Christ!
        I Should Have Died!
        Waiting, Watching, Working Christian!
        Wise Unto Salvation!

The Call To Order Was Given ... Firmly
And
A Hush Fell Upon The Room! 
His Nibs, Florid MC, Master Of Ceremonies 
Had Taken Center Stage! 

The Time Had Come! 
Everybody Was Eager To Hear The Missions Report
But
Surprisingly
Nobody Knew Who Was Giving The Report This Session! 

Anticipation Was High! 

Usually Given To Flowery Phrases And Hyperbole
Florid MC ... His Voice Noticeably Shaking
Without Preamble, Baldly Said:

Brethren, 
Time Is Short! 
The Master Is Here! 
Prince Shiloh, Welcome! 

The Gasp In The Room Was Audible! 
Real Audible! 

Now That Was Straight Out Of Left Field! 
Unexpected! 

Being Au Fait With The Book
They Know That The Prince Still Speaks To His People
But 
They Weren't Expecting To Hear Him Up Close And Personal! 
Hearts Swelled With Pride 
At Their Assembly Being Graced By The King! 
What A Blessing! 

Prince Shiloh Spoke Of Love
Grace And Mercy Given And Not Exemplified!

Prince Shiloh Spoke Of Truth Given
And Truth Denied!

Prince Shiloh Spoke Of Peace Given
And Peace Made A Verifiable Lie!

And Prince Shiloh Cried.

Then, Suddenly
Prince Shiloh ... Our Prince Who Is Peace
Raised His Voice!

Brethren, Beloved Brethren
Why Do You Use My Name
Say That You Love Me
Enjoy The Benefits Of The Commitment
Of The Love Relationship
And Do Not Do What Is Good And Right!?!

All Rise!
All Who Know Themselves To Be Privileged, Please Sit!

Everybody Sat Down! 

All Who Know Themselves To Be Truly Blessed, Please Rise!

Everybody Got Up!

All Who Know That 
They Are Grateful To Almighty God For The Myriad Blessings 
Daily Bestowed Upon You Personally
Please Sit!

Of The 2,500 People Known Present And Accounted For
2,227 People Sat Down!
The Number Showed On The Screen!
The Gathering Groaned!

All Who Know By The Word Of Truth That Convicts Of Sin
And Convinces Of Righteousness
That They Are Faithful And Obedient 
To Their Calling And Commitment To The Lord
Please Remain Seated!

Of The 2,500 People Present And Accounted For
A Remnant, 393 Saints, Remained Seated!

You Could Have Heard A Pin Drop!
Shock Was Evident!
Fear Was Apparent!
Hope Appeared Absent
But 
Love Was Not Lost!

Prince Shiloh Started To Speak Again!

Those Who Are Sitting, Please Come To Me! 
All Who Are Standing, Please Sit!

When All Were Appropriately Resettled
Prince Shiloh Said:

A Saved Christian Is A Faithful
Ever-Obedient
Grateful For Grace
Waiting For The Consummation Of Their Hope 
Wise Unto Salvation 
Watching Worker
Who Does Not Take Anything For Granted
Not Even Their Life!

Were This Event On The Great Day Of Small Things
All Of You Who Are Here Seated
Would Be Amongst Those Forever Lost To The Living Kingdom!

These Few Who Are Here With Me
Would Be The Ones Headed For Glory
Incorruptible 
Immortalized
Glorified!

Beloved, 
Let This Be A Lesson To You In The Chair! 
Godliness Is Gladness! 
Against You, I Forbear!
You Now Have Opportunity 
Your Life To Turn Around
So Be Not Complacent:
Your Life In The Here And The Now 
Is Assuredly That Of The Time-Bound!

Make Good Use Of The Reprieve You Have Been Given!
All The Heavenly Intelligences Are Available To You
And Desire To See Your Salvation!
Remember: Earth Is An Hospital For The Sin-Sick
And A Learning The Way To Everlasting Life Station!

After Prince Shiloh Had Departed
Florid MC Spoke With A New Gravitas 
In His Already Powerful Voice:

Brethren, 

I Stand Before You A Soul Chastised!
We Have Been Warned! 
Forewarned Is Fore-Armed
So Not One Of Us Here Has Any Reason Whatsoever
To, Hereafter, Be Lost To The Living Kingdom! 

If Prince Shiloh Didn't Love Us Sacrificially
He Would Not Have Come To Warn Us Of Our Peril! 

We Can No Longer Indulge In Business As Usual! 

If We Are Following Christ
We Will Conduct Ourselves As He Did
Always Pleasing The Father ... Our Father In Heaven! 

The Text That Prince Shiloh Has Left For Our Admonition 
Is Luke 14:27! 
Let's Take It To Heart:



Following The Lord Christ 
Is Not For The Faint-Hearted 
Because It Is Not The Life Of Worldly Privilege
Worldly Abundance And Carousing 
And Excesses Sufficient To Make Our Savior Sad! 

Self-Denial, Sacrifice
Disappointments, Delay
Hatred, Malice And Mistreatment 
Are All Conditions To Be Faithfully Endured 
And Overcome 
But We Are To Live Fully Cognizant Of 
The Value Of The Treasure
That Is The Blessed Hope! 

Following After The Lord Christ 
Our Very Own Prince Shiloh
Is Safety, Security, Satisfaction, Sanity
And Salvation 
For The Repentant Sinner Sanctified ... Set Apart
For His Holy Use! 

There Is No Risk Because ... Again
We Have The Blessed Hope 
Which Benefits Are Known 
Before We Even Decide To Walk With The Lord Christ 
Who Is Creator, Provider, Savior
Redeemer, Forever Friend
Hope For Heaven
And Surety For Everlasting Happiness! 

We Have Been Reminded That Gratitude Is A Grace!

Earthly Joys Are Temporary! 
Heavenly Joys Are Glorious, Eternal
And The Return On Our Investment In Christ 
Is Infinite 
So Let's Boldly And Safely Choose 
To Take The "Risk" That Is Ordained
All Heavenly Reward! 

The Prince Of Peace ... Prince Shiloh 
Is Ever With Us!
Let's Do Better For Him
So That We Will Be Better In Him:
He Is Our Perfect Peace!



Thursday, November 15, 2018

... Following The Kind Master!

In The School Of Trial
Which We Often Call The School Of Hard Knocks
The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches

You, Me, Us!

We Learn Life Through Self-Denial 
And 
Disappointment

And ...


Through Bitter Personal Experience
We Learn The Evil Of Sin
The Power Of Sin
The Guilt Inflicted By Sin
And
The Great Woes Perpetrated Because Of Sin


And ...


We Learn To Love 

And 
Obediently Follow
The Leading Of The Kind Master!


Obedience Doesn't Come Naturally!

We Learn To Hate Sin
And
We Long For Jesus Christ's Free Salvation!


Self Occasionally Rears Up Its Ugly Head
But
Through The Patient Discipline Of Undying Love
And
The Real Desire Our Dear And Blessed Lord To Please
We Come Around To The Way Of The Cross
And
We Learn To Walk As Those Wise
Those Who Will Not To Sin Be Lost!


And For Our Faithfulness ...

Bitter Opposition
Hatred Most Vile
And
Character Assassination
Doggedly Follow 

And
Fall Upon Us
When We Will Not Against The Lord's Truth Lie!


Lest We Forget ...

The Way Of The Cross Leads Us  To The Eternal Home
But
The Journey Is Marked With Tears

The Setting Aside Of SelfCast Off Doubts
Disbeliefs
Terrors
Troubles
Songs Of Gladness For Battles Won
Pleadings For Revelation
Songs Setting Forth Trials Overcome

And
Songs Of Victory Over Besetting Sin!


Make Up Your Mind ...

Jesus Christ The Righteous
Is 
Our Savior
And
We Will Not Be Moved!



Faith And Grace
Are
Our Only-For-The-Present-Day "Vitamins"
And
The Holy Spirit Of Living Truth
Is
Our Constant Companion
Guiding Chiding Directing Teaching Us
So That The Accuser Of The Brethren
Cannot Cause Us
Our Love For Our Lord
To Cut Loose!



Monday, June 11, 2018

THE LIVING WORD: The Garden Of God

The Word Of God Is A Garden
- The Very Garden Of God -
Wherein Is The Lamp
That Lights The Pilgrim's Way
When He, Willing
Chooses
To Do What Our Heavenly Father Says!

The Word Is A Lamp
AND
The Word Is A Light
That Gives The Trusting-God Heart
A Way To Walk Right
That Is The Soul's Consuming Delight!

The Garden Of God
IsThe Repository Of Wisdom
- True Wisdom -
For The Willing To Be Wise
Those Children Of The Father
Who Choose Not To Match Wits With Satan
AND
Participate In His Sophistries And Lies!

My Brother! My Sister!
You Who Choose To Walk With God
Let Not The Wisdom Of Man In The World
Cause You To Be Cast Down
Cast Out
With The Gloating Goat
AND
All Those Who Refuse
Of The Living God's Words Of Love
AND
Caution
To Take The Positive Note!

Man's Word
Man's Wisdom Is Corrupted!
God's Word
God's Wisdom Is Pure
AND
All Who Choose To Walk Wise
With The Holy God
Will Enjoy Free Access
To Jesus Christ The Lord
The Known And Lone
Get-Rid-Of-Sin Cure!

The Fear Of The Lord Is ... Wisdom!
Departing From Evil Is ... Understanding!
AND
No Matter What The Giants Of
Education, Commerce
Finance, Entertainment
Science And Sport
May Tell You
Worldly Wisdom ... Followed
Will Eventually Kill
AND
Surely Bury You!

Please Do Not Follow Satan
AND
Please Do Not Follow Eve
AND
Please Do Not Follow Adam
Following Eve
Following Satan
Because
The Disobedient
Can Only Eat Of The Forbidden Fruit But Once
Whilst The Fruit Of Obedience
From The Tree Of Life
Is 
A Perpetual Feast
To One
To All
Who Will Faithfully Follow
The Lord Jesus Christ!

Faithful Study Of
The Word Of God
Grants 
Eternal Wisdom
To Lay The Foundation For An Everlasting House
Knowledge To Build Upon The Rock Of
Our Salvation
AND
Understanding To Fill The House
With Every Pleasant And Precious
Promise Of The Eternal God
That Blesses The Faithful Soul
Without Adding Sorrow!

Brethren,Go To The Garden Of God
Even If You Go There Alone!
Be Bold!

Don't Sell Out
Give Away
Barter
Throw Away
 Your Own Soul's
Christ-Assured Salvation
For
Burnable Worldly Treasure
When
With Christ Jesus
There Is Imperishable Gold
And
Eternal Life
Aka
Life Forever!



Thursday, May 10, 2018

PRAYER: I Will Follow You, My Savior!

Father,
I Desire To Know Your Power!
Please Help Me To Trust In All Ways!
Help Me To Believe Without Faith Wavering!
Help Me To Stand Up Against Those Who Say, "Nay!"

I See Your Hand Of Mercy!
I See Your Heart Of Love!
I Feel Your Living Presence
So, Please
Draw Me Nearer
So That I By Right
May Enter The Gates Of The Holy City Above!

I Trust You, Lord
Help Me To Follow You!
I Love You, Lord
Help Me To Obey You!
I Believe You, Lord
Help Me To Worship You
In Spirit And In Blessed Trust
Because
It Is My Heart's Desire
To Hold Constant Communion With You!

I Will Follow You, My Savior!
Though The Road Through Life Is Hard
Though The Journey Is Oft Treacherous
Though Present Rewards Are By Doubting Men
Called Veritable Playing Cards
I Choose You
My Lord, My Savior, My God
So
Please Bless Me
With The Grace Card!
In Jesus Christ's Holy Name
I Pray And Humbly PLead!
I Love You, Lord!
AMEN.



Friday, April 27, 2018

HAPPY SABBATH + The Light Of Life Delights!






The Omniscient God Of Love 
Is
My Hope
My Help!

The Innocent  Lamb Of God 
Is
My Savior
My Beginning
My End!

The Holy Spirit Of God 
Is
My Teacher
My Comforter
My Guide!

The Holy Angels Are My Companions
My Good Influencers
My Protection! 

The Conquering King
Is
My Redeemer
My Friend
My Lord
AND
My God!

The Word Of God 
Is
My Clean Lamp 
Giving Off Bright And WHite Light
Showing Me Where To Plant My Feet
On The Straight And Narrow Way 
To Eternal Life! 

I Have No Need To Fear Circumstance
For The Eternal God
The Lord Of My Life Is In Control
AND
He Not A Liar
Nor A Purveyor 
Of Chance Or Happenstance
BUT
The Lord Of Life
The God Of Order
The God Who Made All
Whose Wisdom Is Holy
Not Flawed!

My Shepherd
Is
The Lord Most High
The Shepherd Of Rest In Whom Is No Lie
The Master Of The Winds
The Waves 
The Sea
The God Of My Salvation
The God-Man Who Left Heaven
AND
Lived In Time
To Save A Wretch
A Sinner
Like Me
Like Thee!

I Am A Child Of The Eternal God
Because I Have 
Chosen 
To Forsake The Ways Of The Fraud
Because 
My Teacher, My Guide
The Spirit Of God
Who In Me Now Does Abide
Called Me Out Of Darkness
AND
Into Holy God's Marvelous Light
Having Convicted Me Of My Sin
Having Convinced Me  
Known Sin 
To Confess
AND
To Repent Of The Pass
AND
To Forsake The Unholy Way
Having Converted Me To Truth
AND
Unto Walking On The Straight And Narrow Way!

He Is The Same Spirit Of God
Who Shows Me The Lord Of Love
Who Loves Me Sacrificially
AND
Encourages Me Daily
Moment By Moment
To Love The Lord Knowledgeably
Knowingly
Self-Sacrificially
Completely
Faith Working Actively
Never Complacently
Ever Truthfully
Never Conveniently
AND
To Live In The Light Of Life
AND
Never To Find Life In Gross Darkness A Delight!

The Holy Angels
Excelling In Strength
Are My Influencers For Good
My Protection
As I Walk Towards
The City Of God
Staying
On The Straight And Narrow Way!

They Can't Force Me To Do Good!
They Can't Stop Me From Doing Wrong
BUT
They Will 
Influence Me Towards
The Good
The Blessed
The Best
BECAUSE
I Have Given To Jesus Christ The Lord
- My Lord -
My Will And My Way
AND THEY- The Workers With A Blessed
Vested
Interested In My Salvation -
Labor Faithfully
To Help Me To Stay Shielded
Hedged In By Truth
Protected From Error
On The King's Highway!

The Glorious Lord
Is
My Light
My Salvation
My Joy
My Song
My Day
My Delight
My Bread
My Water
My Blessing
My Cure
My Hope
My Help
My Way To Heaven
The Door Secure!

The Lord Is My Portion!

The Blessing of The Lord Makes Me Rich
Adds No Sorrow
Makes Me Free
Gives Me Sight
Takes Away Sin's Blight
AND IS
To My Soul
A Constant Delight!

In Jesus Christ
I Am Safe!
I Live Though I Die!
I Sing Though I Cry!
I Rest Even If I Can't Sleep!
I Am Blessed Though I'm By Man Cursed!
I Run The Race For Life Even If I Can't Walk Through Life
I Stand In Truth Even If I Were Bed-Bound
I Live In Light Though Darkness Surrounds!
I Am Safe
In Christ Jesus!

In Jesus Christ
I Am As A Tree
Planted
By The Water!
My Leaves
Shall Not Wither
AND
I Shall Bear Good Fruit
In Season
AND
All That I Do
According To The Will Of The Great I AM
Shall Prosper
Because
He Is Not A Man
AND
He Cannot Lie!
I Have The Spilled Blood Of
The Innocent Guaranteeing It!
My Portion In Eternal Life
Rests ... Rests
Firmly Upon It
AND
I Am Now Loving And Living For Jesus
Because
He Loves Me First
AND
I Desire To Receive And Share
His Eternal Joy
AND
With Him Enjoy It!

Lord,
Keep Me Faithful!
You, Alone, Are Able!
Bless Me To Do Thy Will
And
Not To Fall Away
To Lying Satan's Fables!
In Jesus Christ's Name
Grant Me The Purchased
Over-Sin Victory!
AMEN!



Thursday, August 3, 2017

Faith Is A Gate!

My Path May Lie Through The Desert!
My Path May Lie Through The Sea
BUT
The Path That My God Leads Me
Is The Path That Is The Right One For Me!

In My Dependence On My God
I Must Exercise Real Faith
AND
Though Lying Sight Says:

"That Path Is Impossible!"

Living Faith Says:

"Get To Stepping Now - Don't You Dare To Wait!"

Faith Is A Gate Open
Ready
For The Believing One To Walk Through
Looking Neither Left Nor Right
Nor Waiting
To See Who Else
Is Going To Walk Through With You!

Father,
I Believe In The Word Of My God!
I Depend On The Daily Ration Of
Grace And Faith
And
I Depend On Him Who Leads Me
To Also In Love
Carry And Feed Me!

Lord,
I Do Not Involve Myself In Things High
Or Things Above My Pay Grade!
I Am Satisfied With My Jesus
And
Desire To Do What He Asks
As He Says!

Let Me Not Question With Arrogance!
Let Me Not Walk In Pride!
Let Me Comport Myself As One Faithful
And
Help Me Not From Truth To Backside!

Father,
Let Me Not Wait With Reservation
Until All The Uncertainties Of Life Are Set Aside
For Therein Is Destruction!
Therein Is The Word: 

"I Have Jesus Christ Denied!"

For
I Thereby Show
That I Trust My Own Understanding
And
I No Long Safe Harbor descry!

I Am Satisfied!
I Am Contented
And
I Am Walking As One Free
And Yet 
I Am Also Walking As One Captive To The God
Whose Spilt Blood
Paid For My Pardon
On The Day Of Final Decision
On The Mount Called Calvary!

I Will Follow Christ, My Savior
Knowing Not
What My Lot May Be
BUT
In Faith
I Shall Surely Follow
For
He Alone
Is The One Who Paid
From Sin
To Free Me!