Showing posts with label Self-denial. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Self-denial. Show all posts

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Desire Decides Destination!






For What Are You Longing Aka What Is Your Desire!?! 
What Is Your Soul's Desire!?! 
Has It Been Denied You!?! 
Have You Denied It!?! 

Beloved, 

When We Were Children
We Played An Almost Game: 
When We Were Told "No!" 
We Raucously Responded: 
"Noah Built The Ark!" 

"No!" Is A Lesson That All Should Learn
Should Learn To Accept And Appreciate 
And
Should Learn To Practice Saying 
If 
One Is To Have Any Semblance Of A Peaceful Life! 

Accepting "No!" For The Answer To A Request 
Often Keeps Us Out Of The Land Of Regret: 
The Food Served There 
Is Not 
Exactly  Pleasing To The Eye Or The Taste-Buds
Since It Consists Of Such Things As Bitter Fruit
Humble Pie
Regurgitate
And 
Feel De Burn! 

Dear Ones, 

When Our Desire 
Is 
For The King Of Love
We Can Place Head, Heart
Hands, And Feet Into The "Game" Without Fear
Knowing That All Of Our Supposed Earthly Losses 
Will Pay Heavenly Dividends! 

Pining After Selfish And Wicked Desires 
Seals Us In Our Sin! 

Isn't It Time To Get Away From Serving "Greedy-Me" 
And 
Start Thinking About 
The Giving Of Ourselves To Bless Our Lord 
By Blessing Others!?! 

Desire Decides Destination! 

Jesus Christ, Immanuel, God With Us
Willingly Gave All Of Himself To Save All Of Us! 
Please Give Of Yourself To The Master, Our Dear Savior: 
You Shall Not Suffer Loss! 

Desire The Best Gifts! 

Peace! 




Saturday, September 11, 2021

VESPERS AT THE END OF THE SABBATH: THE BIRTH-RIGHT: Waiting For A Meal Isn't Deadly!









Red Bean Stew Is Delicious 
And
So Are A Multitude Of Other Dishes 
But
Based On Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge
Blessed Promise 
And
Outright Warning
I Am Not Willing To Sell My God-Given Birth-Right Of 
Eternal Bliss, Peace, Joy And Rest
For The Happy-Belly Joy Of One Meal! 

Would You!?! 

Brethren, 

Almighty God's Sacrifice ... In The Person Of Jesus Christ 
Guarantees Us The Birth-Right Of Eternal Life With Christ 
Aka Immortality
Incorruptibility
A New Name
The Crown Of Life
And 
A Forever Place In The Father's House That 
No One Else May Claim 
Either By Coercion Or Deceit
Quit-Claim Deed Or Supposed Outright Purchase! 

In The Name Of Jesus
Don't Sell What You Can't By Back!

Thirsty Or Supposedly Dying Of Hunger
We Have The Promise That Our Bread And Water Are Sure 
So Don't Stop Short Of The Father's Tents Of Safety 
To Indulge Over-Indulged Self 
And 
To "Enjoy" The Temporary Convenience That 
Eternally Costs! 

Over-Indulgence Is Sin: 
Self-Denial Is Not! 

Waiting On Your Blessing Is No Weight! 

Weighing Convenient Fast-Food As More Valuable 
Aka More Beneficial Than Your Eternal Blessing 
Is 
Unadulterated Folly Aka Bold Sinning! 

Please Think On These Things Now 
While Abundance Is Available! 

Choosing To Miss A Meal Or Two
Just Because You Can
Will Surely Build Self-Control
Aka Staying Power
When Evil Starts Throwing About Its Ungodly Power!

Waiting For A Meal Isn't Deadly! 

Peace!


Don't Live For Your Belly!
Live By Faith!





Saturday, December 19, 2020

VESPERS AT THE END OF THE SABBATH: Self-Denial Does Not Fork!







Self-Denial 
Is 
The Strait, Hard, Road Upon Which 
Every Christ-Follower Must Enduringly Walk! 
It Is The Pathway To Hill Zion 
And
It Does Not Fork! 

Self-Denial Has The Tarmac Called Truth 
And 
For Illumination
It Has The Light Of Life
And 
All Who Are Determined, By Heavenly Grace, To Stay Thereon
Have Holy Angels Excelling In Strength For Personal Protection 
And
Encouragement 
Until Life Shall End! 

Beloved, 

When We Walk With Jesus Christ The Lord
We Cannot Play Footsie With Satan, King Fraud 
Because 
Who Is Not Working With Jesus Christ 
Is 
Striving ... Working ... Against Him 
And
That State Of Affairs 
Shall Have No Blessed-Forever Beautiful Ending! 

Please Do Not Let Your Carnal Self Cause You To Sin 
By Doing What You Truthfully Know Is The Wrong Thing: 
Wrong Is Never Right 
And 
Right Is Never Wrong 
And
Re-Mixing Them To Suit Your Desire 
Is 
Going To Get You A Berth In The Lake Of Fire Pyre! 

There Is No Excuse For Sin
And 
The Devil Didn't Make You Do It! 

Check Your Words, Thoughts And Actions 
And
Cease Living By And For 
Chemical, Emotional, Reactions! 

Faithfully Walk In Accord 
With Jesus Christ The Lord Our King! 
 


Positively ... Passionately
Pursue Peace
With The Prince Of Peace










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!



Wednesday, July 31, 2019

DENY THE LIAR: Self-Denying Endurance!

... Nobody Can Stand Her!

I Neither Like Nor Dislike Her!

I Can Barely Tolerate Her, Myself! 
What About You, Carman!?!

Do You Want The Truth Or The Facts!?!

Whoa!
This Sounds Like It Could Be Juicy!
Do Tell The Whole Story ... If You Dare!

Hi, Guys!

You're Late, Fanci!

I'm Sorry
But 
I Was Having A Real Heart-To-Heart
With Self-Denying Endurance!
I Got The Short Stick ... I Had To Share
And 
I Ended Up Having To Face Stark Facts:
I Have Got To Stop ... With Dogged Determination
Looking Back At Past Failures
Which Do Not In Any Way, Shape Or Form
Profit Me On This Pilgrim Journey!

Interesting That You Should Say That!
We Were Just Talking About Her ...!

... You Mean Y'all Were Ragging On Her Name More Like It!

Well, Yes! What Do You Expect!?!

I, Personally, Expect Nothing From You!
I'm Not Your Judge!
On The Other Hand

As A Concerned, Committed, Working Member Of This Family
I Have A Thing Or Two ... Even Three
To Say About Your Dank Attitudes!

Dear Lord, Help Us!
We're In For It Now!

The Lord Is Helping You Already!
He Has Graciously Provided For Your Spiritual Prosperity
By Providing ... In Addition To Faith, Forgiveness

Mercy And Grace
And
In One Complete, Easy-To-Utilize Humble Package
Self-Denying Endurance! 

Self-Denying Endurance Is Not Your Enemy! 
Self Is Your Enemy!
Self Is A Rabid Sinner!
Self Is A Wild Dog With Fleas!
Self Is A Trait Of The Devil
And
Self Stops You From Asking 
The Living God For Help, Please!

Self-Indulgence Is A Side-Winder!
Self-Satisfaction Likewise!
Self-Gratification Is No Better
And 
All Three Encourage You
To Ingest Camouflaged Lies!

Self-Denial 
Is 
The Gift For The Ages!
It Gets You Away From Your Self!
Endurance Is The Bitter-Sweet Pill:
It Hurts But The Reward Comes From
Outside Of Your Selfish Self!

In Combination
Self-Denial And Endurance Are Truly Unbeatable
And
Denies Satan The Joy Of The Lost-Man Kill!
It Denies Him His Much-Desired Cheap Thrill!

Fanci, We Know! How We Know!
But, Lord Almighty ... The Pain
The Denial
The Longing
The Hoping ... The Trusting
The Delays ...!

... The Momentary Anxieties!?!

A Thousand Times, Yes!

Ahem!
Have You Forgotten Who It Is That You Worship
Who Provides For
And
Daily Blesses And Protects You!?!

Have You Forgotten That
He Says That He Will Never Never 
Nor Forsake You
And
With Him As Leader
To Heaven, You Will Surely Get Through!?!

We Haven't Forgotten, Fanci!
It Is Just That Sometimes Life Is Wearying
And We Feel ... Sorry For Ourselves!

Perk Up, Brethren!
Think Of Good King Asa
And
Choose To Believe That Your God Can Save You!






I Shall Spell It Out For You, Plainly!
King Asa Knew His Kingdom Had A Great Enemy
And
King Asa Also Knew Without A Doubt That
His Savior Was The Eternal God!

The Surging Enemy That We Face Today 
Is 
The Army Of Satan
His Angels
And 
Those Whom They Manipulate Into Evil-Doing! 

They Perform Tricks And They Offer Treats ...!

... And The Lord Saves The Trusting 
And 
Blesses The Believing! 

The Lord God Almighty Leads The Child 
And 
Teaches The Humble Spirit
And 
Provides Comfort And Aid 
To The Self-Denying Enduring-All-For-Christ Soul! 

Never, Ever, Forget Who Gave Us
The Pattern For Our Can't-Lose Winning Performance!

Hard Or Easy, Bitter Or Sweet
Embrace Self-Denial
Resolve To Endure
And
Stand Against The Swarming Foe 
In Your Gift Of Jesus Christ's Faith,
And 
Unfailing Grace 
And 
Free-To-All Mercy Shall Surely Attend You
And
In The House Of The Lord
You Will Reside In Your Own Christ-Prepared Place!

Pray, Brethren!
Don't Ever Forget To Pray!


Dear Lord,
Please Grant Unto Us That Choice Blessing
Which Shall See Us
Cooperating With You Always
So That Of Your Perfect Peace
We Shall Enjoy The Everlasting Taste!

AMEN!





Wednesday, July 3, 2019

The Soul Hopes!

The Bread Of God Is Christ Jesus!
The Bread Of God Is Free!
The Bread Of God Is Available ... Now
- To All Mankind -
So Believe It
And
Receive It
If 
On The Dying World
On The Great Day
You Desire Not To Be Left Behind!

Hear The Truth ...

There Is No Point To Belief In Jesus Christ
If
There Is No Trust!
There Is No Point To Receiving The Blessings Of God
If
To Your Fellowman You Will Not Share
Even The Husks
The Fallen From Your Hands, Crumbs!
To The Plight
To The Salvation Of Others
Please Do Not Be Dumb!
To Their Need Do Not Be Numb!

We Must Impart Aka Share The Wealth
If
From The Destructive Hand Of Satan
We Desire Not To Be Overcome By Stealth!
Remember That The Word Of God
Is 
To The Bones Great Health!

What Is Shared Grows!

The Facts Stand ...

Man Cannot See The Father
Unless He Sees Jesus Christ His Son
And
It Is In Our Best Interests That
Unto Our Savior 
We, With Alacrity, Run! Run! Run!


You're Smart ...

But

Will You Be Wise Unto Salvation!?!
Will You Your Own Soul Save!?!
Do You Desire To Reap The Choicest Blessing, Brethren!?!
Then For Life And Against Sin
To Our Loving Master
You Need To Sincerely Cave!?!

You Must Surrender!
You Must Submit!
You Must Give Up Sin!
You Must To The Lord Give In!

It Ain't Easy ...

Life Can Be Hard!
Grace Is Available!

Faith Can Tremble!
Mercy Is Free!

Sense Goes On Vacation!
Wisdom Does Not!

Wanton Fear Is Forceful!
Godly Fear Is Not!

Hope Springs Eternal
For Anyone Who By Living Faith
The Heavenly Gifts Receive
And
Only Those With Obedient
Enduring-All-Things Faith
Shall Residence In The Bright Mansions Achieve!

Hold On ...

Relief Is On The Wing For The Faithful
The Few
The Brave
And
Only Those Who Are Self-Denying
Those With The New Man
Aka The New Heart
Shall The Condemned Earth Triumphantly Depart!

Give Someone A Lil' Piece ...

Share Your Blessing!
Share Your Faith!
Freely Ye Have Received From The Storehouse Of Heaven
So Give A Seeking Brother, Sister, Friend, Foe
A True Sweet-Treat
So That From The Pharisee Leaven
- The Leaven That Is Sin -
They Shall Not Suffer The Awful Defeat!

Help Them To Cast Off The Stench Of The Goat
To Rid Their Bellies Of Cherished Sin
That Does The Carnal Soul Bloat
Leading Them To Build Boats
That Cannot On The Lake Of Fire Float
And
Condemning Then ... As Satan
Who Can Sing Beautifully
But 
Cannot Now Utter A Single Heavenly Note!

Goats Don't Hope!
Sheep Don't But!
Sheep Live In The Safe Fold
And
Unrepentant, 
Unconverted, Goats
At The Appointed Time
Shall Desire To Feel Cold!
Their Denials Of The Christ
Will No Longer Be Bold!

Look Up ... And Live ...

Get Thee Hence Unto Jesus!
Be Bold!
Be Blessed!
Be Eternally Saved!
Make Heaven Your Soul's Sole Goal
And
You, Glorified
Shall Wear A Christ-Given Crown Of Purest Gold!

What Awaits The Children Of God
The Half Has Not Be Told!

Hope Thou In Jesus Christ The Lord!





Tuesday, June 25, 2019

CONVENIENCE vs NEED: Oh, To Be Rid Of Self!

Righteous Self-Denying Works 
Is 
Married To Christian Experience!
Their Marriage Is Not One Of Convenience!
It Is A Marriage Born Of Faith, Love 
Mercy, Grace 
And 
Heart-Felt Need!

Their Hearts' Desire 
Is 
To Enduringly Walk To
And
Rightfully Enter Bliss Through The Open Door!

They Are Promised A Home
- A Forever Home -
In The Eternal City
To Live Forever In The Presence Of Shiloh
The Prince Of Peace
The Son Of God
The King Of Glory
The Hope Of Every Man!

You Should Be Made Aware ...

The Way To Their Wedding 
Had Not Been An Easy One!
Self Kept Interposing
Interrupting
Issuing Bilge Water And Bile
And
Attempting To Inspire Doubt
Regarding Deliverance From Sin, Self Himself
Satan, Sorrow
Death, Hell 
And 
The Never-Satisfied, Cold, Lonely, Grave!

Be Ye Warned ...

Self
The Bold, Base, Broad-Mouth, Rabid Sinner
Looks Like A Saint
Speaks As A Saint
But
Lives Undercover ... 
In The Shadows
And I
To All Intents And Purposes
A Leafy Green Fig Tree
No Good Fruit Expected!

If You Don't Understand
I'll Tell You Plainly:

Self Is A Barren Fig Tree!
He Is All Fronts And No Backs!
He Has Loads Of Foliage But No Fruit!
He Serves No Purpose To The Kingdom Of Light
And
He Is Cursed
Because
He Will Not ... Cannot
The Good King
- By His Shiftless Service -
Delight!

He Is Useless
Dried Up
And
He Will Burn Up
- Be Thoroughly Consumed -
To Become Ashes Under The Feet Of
Redeemed, Incorruptible
Immortalized
Glorified
Saints Of God And Christ

And

Believe It Or Not
Self Does Not Care!

Self Cares For Numero Uno
Selfish Selfie Self
And
He Loves It Like That!
He Has Placed The Lord Christ On The What-Not
You Are Useless But Look Good On Display
For All The World To Oooh And Ahhh Over Shelf!

Self's Prideful Position ...

He Professes Righteousness:
He Does Not Practice Or Possess It!

To Him And His Kind
The Will Of God Is What Self Wants:
The Lord Must Yield Sovereignty!

Feeding The Lord's Sheep Is Of No Concern To Him:
Sheep Are Foolish, Smelly
And
Need Too Much Shepherding!
He Has A Picture Mirror To View!

Self Knows Not The Saving Power Of Saving Grace:
His Remarks On This Are Unprintable!

As Regards Thorough Conversion Aka Changing
Self Is Very Clear That He Changed His Clothing
That. Day.
He's A Real Lost Cause!

The Facts Remain ...
  • Self Is Not Earnest!
  • Self Sees No Profit In Emulating Jesus Christ's Life!
  • To Self, Prayers Speak Of Praise Of Himself!
  • To Self, Surrendered-Will Is A Curse Word!
  • To Self, Faith Is A Fraud Perpetrated Against The Gullible!
  • Self Works For The Doubt-Meister - Satan - The Wannabe God Who Engineered The Murder Of Jesus Christ The Lord!
  • Self Will Never Enjoy The Glory Of Almighty God!
Brethren,

Only Jesus Christ Saves!
Only Jesus Christ Heals!
Only Jesus Christ Seals!
Only Jesus Christ Reveals
The Way Of Hope
The Road To Surpassing Glory
And
All Who Hold Self Aloft
Will Pay The Ultimate, Unremittingly Harsh Cost!
Please Do Not Be Amongst The Unrepentant
Selfish Lost!


Jesus Christ Already Paid Our Price!
Only Fools Choose To Pay
Unnecessary Costs!

Those In Service Of The King
Must Sacrifice Self
To Rid Their Beings Of Love For Sin!
Only Then
Will The Race For Eternal Life
Be Considered
One That They're Winning!!!!