VESPERS AT THE END OF THE SABBATH: TOY OR TOOL: The Holy Bible

The Holy Bible Is Not A Toy: It's A Tool!
It's Not A Football: It's A Stool!
It's Not A River Running Wild: It's A Spring-Fed Pool
And
Best Of All, Beloved
To The Saints Of Almighty God And Jesus The Christ
It's The Irreplaceable Priceless 

Precious 

Profitable-To-All Jewel!

Let Me Let You In On A Little Secret:

If You Are Cheap ... Like Me
Like The Always Good Discount
Love A Freeness

Because
You Can't Pass Up A Good Deal
Need A Problem-Solver In Your Corner
On The Look-Out For Sure Blessings
And
Are Truly Desirous Of Having An Up Close
And
Personal
Can't-Lose Relationship
With The One Who Owns And Operates
All The Real Estate Upon Which We Stand
And
Over Our Heads When We Lift Our Eyes To The Sky
And
Who Is Calling All Men, Women And Children
To Get In On The Ground Floor Of
The Best Offering Of The Ages
Where Dividends Are Gold Crowns
Bodily Enhancements Are Immortality
And
Incorruptibility
The Elevation In Status Which Comes As A Result Of

Buying In
And
Holding Firm In A Volatile Market
- Despite The International Sell Order -
And
Defying A Death Decree By Holding Strain
And
Relying On The Prospectus
And
The Testimonials Of Those Who Went All In
- Not Even Skin Withheld -
This 
Is 
The Deal That Seals
Has Eternal Spiritual Appeal
And
Includes Two Can't Be Beaten
Out Of This World Perks Known As
The Indwelling Comforter
Aka The Holy Spirit Of Truth
The Guide Who Also Chides
The Teacher
Wisdom Self
And
Those Great Influencers
The Personal Protection Force
Those Who Minister To The Heirs Of
Prince Shiloh's Salvation
The Holy Angels Who Excel In Strength!

If You Want To Get Rich
Not Quick But For Really Real
Buy One Or Get One Free
And
Open The Good Book
Read It Reverently
Love It
Love Its Author
And
Live It Tenets
And
At The Appointed Time
Reap The Sweets
And
Gain The Great Reward!

Good Thing Nuh Cheap!

Cheap Thing Nuh Good!

Under Normal Circumstances
Brothers And Sisters
You'd Be Right
But
This Is Different And Special
Amazing And Fantastic!

Sure It Is!
Pull My Finger!

Come On, Guys!
Hear Me Out!

For What Reason, Pray Tell!?!
Anything That Fantastic And Amazing
Has Got To Cost, Big Time!

Well, Actually ...!

... Run, People! 

He's About To Drop The Hammer!

No! No! I'm Not Running!
I've Got To Hear The Conclusion Of 

This Wonderful Sales Pitch!
I Need To Know What It Is I'd Be Passing Up
If I Ultimately Choose To Walk Away!

Truth Be Told ...

There's No Fine Print!
There's Full Disclosure!
There Are No Hidden Expenses!
All Gifts Are Revealed In Advance!
All Costs Are Publicly Posted In Advance!
All Profits Are Declared In Advance!
All Losses Are Revealed In Advanced!

All Well And Good!
Now Get To The Point!

Okay!
Here Goes:

All You Have To Do Is:

Give Up Self
Put On Christ
Give Up Sin
Accept The Gospel Story
And
Be Kind
Be Faithful
Be Obedient Loving Kind True
And
Recognize And Accept Honestly
- With Gratitude -
That Prince Shiloh
The Good Shepherd
The Righteous Judge
Our Rock And Our Refuge
He Who Is King Of The Haven Of Rest
Our Only Savior
Our Only Redeemer
Our Creator
Our Only Hope
Our Only Help
Our Sustainer
Our Provider
He Who, Alone, Can Save From
Sin, Death, Hell And The Grave
He Who, Alone, By Spilling His Innocent Blood
Defeated Satan
And
Paid In Full
For Our Individual Personal Private Putrid
Life-Destroying
Soul-Condemning Sin
On Calvary's Cruel Cross
Is
Lord And God!

He's Prophet Priest Intercessor
And
Reigning Ruling King! 

He Made Us And He Can Break Us Forcefully
But
He's Asking Us To Voluntarily
On His Mercy
Fall
To Be Broken And Regenerated
Renewed
To Rise Up To New Life
To Live Forever
In The Awesomely Glorious Presence Of
The Jealous God
The Consuming Fire
The Ancient Of Days
The God Eternal Who
Knows All
Sees All
Is In All
Who Feels All
The God Who Wants Us Children Of The Dust
To Come Home
Forgiven
Welcomed Back Into The Holy Family
Not With Suspicion
But
With The Full Rights And Privileges Of King And Priests
As Pillars In The Temple Of God
As Jewels ... Priceless Jewels
In The Crown Of The Majesty Of Heaven!

We Shall Worship The King
In The Beauty Of Holiness!
We Shall Have Daily Grace Aka Unmerited Favor!
We Shall Have Faith For Each Day
Strength For The Narrow, Strait, Way ...!

... Wait Up, Big Fellow!
I Went To School And Not Just To Eat Lunch:
Spell The Straight That Is The Way
We Will Be Traveling On!

Okay!
That's S T R A I T!

Oh, Man!
Now Tell Me How I Knew That That
Was The Way To Which You Were Referring!?!

What's S T R A I T!?!
What Does It Mean!?!

You May Not Want To Know!

Tell Me, Please!
I Insist!

Man, If You Travel That Strait
You'll Very Likely End Up
Despised
Rejected
Homeless, Helpless
Friendless, Penniless ...!

... But Never Comfortless!
Never Alone!
Never Forsaken!
Never Forgotten!
Never Companionless!
Never Stateless!
Not Loveless!

You Shall Be Walking To Hill Zion
The Holy City
The Eternal Home!

This Is Interesting!

No!
This Is Intriguing!

Ahhh!
A Battle!
Opposite Interpretations Expectations!

I Like This!

Yes, It's A Battle ... To The Death
Of Self
To Gain Life In Christ
Who Purchased Us Eternal Life
Absent Sin And Satan!

Wait A Minute!
I Know This Story:

Satan Brought Sin To Man!
Sin Brought Death To Man
Christ Had Breathed Life Into Man
Making Him A Living Soul
Not An Immortal Soul!
Satan Told Man He Is Immortal
Gainsaying The Word Of God
And Plunging All Mankind Into Controversy ...!

... The Great Controversy!

Indeed!

Truth Against Error!
Light Against Darkness!
Salvation Against Damnation!
The Personal Fight Over Self And Sin!
True Worship Versus False Worship!
Jesus Christ Versus Satan!
Heavenly Home Versus Burning Hell!
Life Of Holy Love Versus Loving Carnal Life!

You Know What!?! 

What!?!

I Ran From This Decision
A Long Time Ago
But It Is Here Again
And This Time
I Shall Not Say No!

I'm Buying Myself A Clue!
I'll Not Again Reject The Lord's Free Grace
Providing Mercy ... For Me!

I Remember The End Of The Story:
Jesus Christ Gives Me The Victory!

Since I Win
In The Battle That I've Not Yet Fought
I'm Taking Up The Public Offer!
I Choose Christ!
I Choose - By His Spirit - To Be Taught!

Minor Inconveniences Will Be Endured
For
Major Comforts In Store!

I'm Making My Commitment!
On This I Stand Firm!
This Is Not Negotiable!
From This I Shall Not Turn:

If Jesus Christ Will Walk With Me
Guide Me
Chide Me
Lead Me To Walk The Right Way
Feed Me
Sustain Me
Provide For My Daily Needs
Protect Me
And Bless Me To Arrive Safely
At The Heavenly Home
I Will Walk, By Choice
- Will Committed -
To And With Him!

It's Written In The Holy Book
The Word Of Truth!

In That Case, My Brother:

Lord, I'm Coming Home!

Heyyyy!
What About Me!?!

What, What, About You!?!

I'd Never Known About Jesus
At Least Not In This Way!
He's Never Been A Part Of My Experience!
Will He Also For My Sins Pay!?!

Yes, My Good Friend!
He Died Once ... And For All
And
He Will Answer You Promptly
When On His Name You Call!

Jesus Loves Me!?!

Yes, He Does! 

He's Love Personified!
It's For You That He Died! 

Whatever You Do
Do Not Follow The Expected Path
The Known Broad Way To Destruction!
Look Up
And 

Live
Give Glory To His Name
Bless The Lord
Walk With Him In Accord
And
Receive Eternal Blessing Now
And
In The Great Reward!

Satan Is The Fraud!

Follow The Lord!
Follow The Lord!
Follow The Lord!

HAPPY SABBATH: Building Walls; And Self ... The Enemy Of Man + PRAYER: Help Us, Father, To Keep The Faith Of Jesus Christ!

Building Up The Wall!

The Law Of God
Is 
A Wall
Around The People Of God
But
It Is Being Breached
By Those In The Employ Of The Fraud
Who Use Every Method Or Means Available
To Break Down
Climb Over Or Dig Under 
The Foundation Of Truth! 

How Do You Stand ...

Be Not False-Hearted!
Be Not Lackadaisical!
Be Not Vain!
Jesus Christ The Lord
Is 
The Builder
Satan Is The One Profane
And
All Who Him Follow
Causing The Lord Shame
Shall Not Escape Condemnation
Nor Damnation's Burning Flame!

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When Former Doubters, Believe
And
Former True Believers ... Doubt
This Is A Time Of Tumultuous Emotions
For The Faithful Stalwarts Of The Household Of Faith
But Not Time
The Word Of The Lord To Refuse To Shout!

Every Man Has A Will!
Every Man Has A Way!
Every Man Has A Choice To Make
Uncoerced
Unforced
- Unilaterally -
A Decision To Be Made
Without Impact Of Another's Soul-Crippling
Truth-Denying
Christ-Crucifying Afresh, Doubt!

Willful, Prideful, Self 
Is 
Man's Enemy!
Christ The Righteous, Alone
Is 
Man's Friend

And
Satan, Alone
Is
Man's Adversary
Man's Fake Friend
The Wannabe God
Who Incites Man To Indulge Wayward Self
In Known Treachery!

Brethren,
Decisions Must Be Made:

Give Self To Jesus Christ
And
Be Remade Anew
After Falling On The Rock To Be Broken
And
To Be Tried
In The Furnace Of Affliction
To Emerge As Gold
Profitable To The Holy God!

OR

Give Self To Satan
And
Receive A Few Soon-Crumbling Baubles
By Denying The Life Of Christ
And
Refusing And Rejecting The Holy Spirit
Denigrating Holy Influences
And
By Walking Wise In One's Own Lying Eyes
Marching On To Receive The Word Of Condemnation
From The King Of Kings
The Judge Of All Flesh
The Maker Of Us All
Who Will Not Abide Disobedience
Disrespect
Denial
Liars Nor Lies
But 
Who Ever Accepts Man's Personal Decisions
Made By Uncoerced 
God-Given Free Will And Free Choice!

Remember! Remember!
Don't Ever Forget ...

Satan
The Devil
The Dragon
The Piercing Serpent
Beelzebub The Bold
That King Of The Dung Flies
Cannot Make You Do Anything
And
Neither Will The Lord Of Life!

PRAYER:

We Need The Faith Of Jesus, Blessed Father

That Can Tolerate Deprivation

Denial And Delay!

We Need The Faith Of Jesus, Father

That Will See Us Standing Firm

Nothing Wavering

When Evil People

Suborned By Satan

Try To Instill In Our Hearts

- Long Committed To the Lord Christ -

Debilitating Ungodly Fear!

We Come To You, Father

Believing The Living Word

Trusting The Lord Of Life

The Creator Of Us All

And

We Bow, Reverently

In Holy Worship

Desiring Holy Communion

- The Carnal World Incapacitated

From Intruding -

So That We May Be Eternally Blessed

By Grace

- The Unmerited Favor -

Which Furnishes Us With Mercy

So Desperately Needed

In Times Like These!

Father,

Forgive Us Our Multitudinous Sins

And

Cleanse Us From All Unrighteousness!

Father,

The Cup Of Blessings Overflow

But

The Cup Of Iniquity

That Cup Of Planned Willful Sin

Has A Limit Never To Be Exceeded

So, Pity Us, Lord

And

Pour Out Of Your Holy Spirit Upon Us

And

Open Our Eyes

So That We May See As He Is

Our Only Savior

The Prince Of Peace

The Shepherd Of Rest

The King Of Love!
We Need Strength From On High
The Adversary Of Souls
To Defy!
To Deny!

Please Give Into Our Hands

The Strength That Will See Us

Making The Decision
For
Life In Jesus, Now

And

The Ultimate Decision

For

Immortal

Incorruptible Life

With The King Of Glory, Later!

Father,

Please Protect

The Most Innocent Amongst Us

From The Evil

Of

The Most Flagrantly Wicked Amongst Us
Who Have No Respect
For
The Sanctity Of Life!

Please Protect The Unborn

And

The Little Children, Lord!

Jesus Christ Saves!

In His Glorious Name, Father

Please Save Us From The Damned Satan

Who Is Raising Up An Army

By All Means Available
And
At His Disposal!

Please Give Into Our Hands

The Purchased Victory Over Sin

So That We May Be Saved And Blessed!

Please, I Beseech You, Father

Help The Holy People

Of

The Household Of Faith

To Keep The Faith

To Stay In The Good Book

To Keep Our Hands In Lord Christ's Hands

To Keep Our Feet Shod

To Deliver The Gospel Of Peace

To Allow The Holy Spirit To Shape

Our Characters To Be Like Jesus
To Be Kind
To Be Loving
To Be Faithful
To Be Obedient
To Be True

And

To Endure All Things

For Our Soon Returning King

So That We May

At The Appointed Time

Enter The Gates

To Reside In Beulah Land

The Holy City

The New Jerusalem
Where No One Grows Old!

We Love You!

We Bless You!

Please Abide With Us And In Us

Is

Our Hearts' Constant Prayer!

Thank You For Hearing

And

Thank You For Answering

These Few Petitions

For We Ask All In The Matchless Name

Of Jesus Christ The Conquering King!

Please Come Soon!

AMEN.

For My Brother, Marvin, At The Interment Of His Beloved Wife, Cherri-Ann

I Remember, Well
When You Found My Heart!
And, Yet
Here, Today
In This Trying Hour
Your Flesh ... From This Vale Of Tears
Shall Forever Depart!

I Have Lost You From My Life And Time
But Memory, Memories
Beautiful Memories Of You
Of Us
Our Love
Our Life Together
From Me 
Shall Never Depart!

You Trusted Me With Your Heart!
I Trusted You With Mine
And Though We Shall Never Meet Again
In This Life
We Have Two Beautiful Daughters
Who Show To All The World
That Our Hearts, Lovingly
Did Entwine!

Of Knowing You, I Have No Regret!
Of Loving You, I Have No Pain!
Of Releasing You
That For Me Is Another Matter
But I Trust The Glorious Lord
Who Already Bore For Us Pain
And Great Shame!

Our Father Is In Heaven!
We Belong For A Short Time On The Earth
But Through The Shed Blood Of 
The Lord Jesus Christ
By Faith
We Have Promise Of The New Birth!

Whatever Is For Our Good
Is Ever For God's Glory
And
The Lord Christ Knows That
That Is For Our Peace
And, So, Beloved
You, From Mortal Strife
Gained Your Release!

I Was Not Ready To Let You Go!
I Am Not Ready ... Yet
But
The Eternal God Runs The Life Of Man Show
And, So
And, So, Cherri-Ann, Beloved
Bone Of My Bone
Flesh Of My Flesh
Till Death Was The Vow!
You Kept Your Word!
I Love You!
And Only God Knows How!
I Shall, With Love, Always
Remember You!

Rest Easy ... Until The Resurrection!

Three Hands, Three Legs, Three Eyes!?!

Suffer Loss ... And Be Strong In Christ!
Submit To The Lord ... And Conquer Sin!
Be Killed For The Faith Of Jesus ... And Live Again 

To Live With The Lord Christ!
Bear A Personal Cross ... And Wear The Victor's Gold Crown!
This Is The Lot Of The Converted Christian
Who, Of Jesus Christ's Holy Help
May Assuredly Be Confidently Certain!

In The Christian's House
There Are No Waffles
No Doughnuts
No Cream Puffs!
There Are Slices Of Wheat Bread
Four Square
Always Coming To A Sure Point
And
He Trusts Almighty God 
And Also For Provision
AndWith Godly Fear!

To Practice Bold Rebellion 

And

Indulge In Known Sin

Blessed Christian Regenerated

Will Not Accept The Dare!

He Is Not Afraid Of Almighty God
As Mortal Men Sinful Count Fear!
He Respects The Power
The Position
The Purity Of God
Decidedly Assured Of Daily Blessing
Daily Faith And Provision
And
He Chooses To Humbly Seek His Available 
And
Daily Grace
- That Unmerited Favor -
And
Confidently Desert 
The Ways Of King Fraud!

King Fraud 
Is 
The Liar
The Father Of Lies
The Murderer From The Beginning
The One Who Does On Deceit Thrives
Along With
Man's Penchant For Holding On To
The Lust Of The Flesh
The Lust Of The Eyes
The Pride Of This Life
Knowing That 
As Long As Men Are Prideful 
And
Lustful
To The Lord God Almighty
They Are As Useful As Having
Three Hands
Three Legs
And
Three Eyes!

Three Hands Are A Waiter!
Three Legs Make A Stool
And
A Third Eye 

- An Obviously Useless Ornamentation -
Is 
Blind
And 

Can Provide No Added Information 

- Nor To The Brain Fuller Edification -
So The Acquisition Thereof
Does Nothing For Its Possessor
Because 

Almighty God

All-Wise

All-Knowing

Ever-Present

Gave Unto Man

Of Eyes ... The Perfect Pair
And 
Any Addition
Is 
Like A Man's Palm Covered In Hair!

Warning ...

Do Not At The Lord's Wisdom Glare

And

Do Not In The Realm Of Presumption

The House Of Disobedience

The Room Of The Scoffer

Draw Up A Chair!

Trust  And Obey Jesus Christ The Lord

And

Keep Thyself Near The Cross

And

Know Of A Surety That 
There Is Nothing 

No One

Nowhere

No How 

That Can Cause You To Suffer Eternal Loss

When

Our Savior 

Our Redeemer

Our Forever Friend 

Our Big Brother 

Is

In Our Lives

The One Perfect Boss! 

Give Satan 
The "I Done Wid You!

Get Thee Behind Me

I Ain't Looking Back

I'm Marching To Zion 

Under The Banner Of Jesus Christ

My Lord, God And Soon Coming King"

Toss!

Count The Cost!

Entrants Into The Lake

Burning With Brimstone And Fire

Will Never, Ever, Hear

A Congratulatory Cheer! 

You Know How To Pray ...! + PRAYER: Father, Make Me A Fit Vessel!

You Know How To Pray!

Pray Without Ceasing!
When And Where Are Irrelevant
Since
Praying Without Ceasing
Takes Away Our Opportunity
To Become Ambivalent!

Self-Care Involves Prayer
Not For Things
But For The New Heart
Hope
Help
Healing
Grace
Faith
Surrender
Forgiveness
Blessing
Peace
Truth
Ability To Trust
And
Rest!

When You Pray
You Are Talking To Your Best Friend!
See To It That You Lay Bare You Soul!
Don't Hide Behind Clothes
Labels
Opinions
Attitudes
And
The Deceitful Desire To Hold Back!

Unlock Your Heart!
Open Your Mind's Purse!
Unclasp Your Hands!
Let The Lord Christ See Your Eyes!
Extend Your Hand!
Don't Hold Back Your Tears!
Don't Hide Your Fears!
Be Angry!
Be Happy!
Be Sad!
Be Truthful!
Be Free!
Be Open!

Peace ...

Rest In The Lover Of Your Purchased Soul
Seeking The Benefits Of That Holy Heart
Never Cold
Who For Your Peace
For Thirty Pieces Of Silver Was Sold!

Hold On For Dear Life!
Plead For Life Everlasting
And
Do Not Let Go
No Matter What Distraction In Your Life
Is 

Intrusively Persistently Knocking!

The Lord Of Life Is Ever Faithful!
Satan, At Our Cock-ups, Is Always Mocking
But
Salvation Is The Free Gift Of The Eternal God
Never, Ever, To Be Found In A Decorated Stocking!

Beloved,

Be Wise
And
Pray ... Confessing And Repenting Of Known Sin
Pleading For Forgiveness
And
Pray On For Available Grace
And
Learn To Be A Sheep
- Getting Rid Of Your Goat Parts 
Under The Agency Of The Holy Spirit -
And
By Jesus' Holy Faith
Become A Member Of The Safe Flock
And
Enduring All Things
For The Love Of The Master
Put Your Promised Home In Heaven On Lock!

PRAYER:

Father, 

I Believe!

Please Hear And Answer My Prayer!

I Love You:

My Heart For My Lord's Residence

Please Cleanse And Prepare!

Make Me A Fit Vessel

A Welcoming Residence

A Jewel Most Precious

And

Bless Me With All Blessing

So That I Do Not Fall 

For

Fleetings Things Specious!

In Jesus Christ's Matchless Name

I Humbly Pray And Plead!

Please Come Soon!

AMEN.

SATAN IS THE LIAR: Baptized Sin!?!

The Law Of God
- The Believer's Rule For Living Life -
Is
The Bold Sinner's Condemnation
And
All Who Choose Self
Instead Of The Great Law To Obey
Shall Suffer Loss
Because
For Their Own Sin ... They Shall Pay!

You're Bold ...

You Can't Break The Law Of God
On The One Hand
And
- At The Same Time -
Accept Salvation Free On The Other
Because
There Is No Disunity In The Economy Of
The Eternal
- That Righteous Merciful Ever-Loving God -
And
He Will Never Permit Double-Mindedness
In Neither Me Nor You!
That's The Way Of The God-Fraud!

Lord, Lord ...

Many Are Those Who Call Out
And
Call Upon
The Worthy Name Loudly!
Many Are The Teachers Who Sing Loudly
The Popular Song Of Deliverance From Sin
But
Their Idea Of Sin
Is
Of Their Own Deciding
And
They, In Their Damnable Pride
Believe That New Truth ... To "Gullible" Us
They Are Timely Providing!

Facts Remain ...

Man Cannot Denote Sin!
Sin Is The Transgression Of 

The Law Of The Holy God!
The Law Of God
Is
The Transcript Of The Living God's Character
- His Glory -
And

His Will For Man

And
There Is No Man 

Who Can Give The Almighty Infinite 

Another Character Known Finite
And
Still Be Telling The Saving Truth That Is
The Good News
The Gospel Story!

Self-Service ...

When Self Writes Speaks Of 

- Teaches -
The Law Of God
Based Off Unregenerate Intellect
And
Prideful Personal Standing
In The Popular Market-Place
Desiring To Please John Q. Public
And
Ease The Consciences Of Money Man
Power Broker
And
Influence Peddler
To The Detriment Of Their Purchased Souls
We End Up With Characters About Which
The Righteous Lord Is Not

Cannot
Will Never Be Sold!

Base Line ...

Sin Is A Bottom Feeder
That Sells Brass As Gold!
Sin 

Is 

A Side-Winder
That Works Rot And About It Is Bold!
Sin Is A Pernicious Influence
Selling Thing-Hot As Thing-Cold
And
Rejoices When The Unsuspecting
On Its Craven Trifles Is Sold!

Brethren,Anyone
Who Gets Anything From Anybody
That Says Everything About Sin 

Is 

Subjective
Should Boldly Ask Plainly
What Is The Seller's Objective
And
Ask To See The Provenance That
Identifies Its Pedigree
And
Request Bluntly
The "Thus Saith The Lord!"
Which Always, Always, Ever
Protects Me And Thee
From Satan's Insanity!

Man Washing Self Of Sin

 Will Never

Render Man Clean!