VESPERS AT THE END OF THE SABBATH: Faith ... First, Last And Always!

Unbelief And Guilt Are Darkness!

Faith And Righteousness Are Light!

The Promises Of God Provide For Our Pardon

And

Make The Way Plain For Us Willing

To Bring To Our Lord Pleasure And Delight!

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Power, Riches, Wisdom, Strength

Honor, Glory, Blessing!

Who Or What Are You Talking About!?!

Jesus Christ The Lord!

Why!?!

He Is Coming To Earth Again!

And!?!

I Am Waiting For Him!

Why!?!

He Is Coming For Me!

Why!?!

He Loves Me!

I Love Him!

He Died To Save Me!
I Am His Greatly Beloved Child
And

That Entails Glory For Me!

He Purchased Me A Pardon!

For What!?!

What Did You Do!?!

I Sinned Against The Holy God!

I Was Marked For Death!

Jesus Christ Purchased The Pardon For Sin
For Me Personally

So I Am Awaiting His Coming Gladly!

That's Nice!

Can Anybody At All Get A Personal Pardon As Well!?!

Most Assuredly, My Friend!

There Is Water For Whosoever Will In The Well

That Gives Life To All Who Choose His Promises To Believe

And

Choose To Not Let Themselves ... Anymore

By Satan To Be Deceived!

I Like How You Said That!

What Do I Have To Do!?!

You Must Confess Your Known Sins!

You Must From Sinning Repent ...!

... Repent!?!

Yes!

Repent As In Turn Away From Sin

Don't Do It Again

Deny The Carnal Side Of Life

And

Do Not The Name Of The Living God Holy
Shame, Misuse ... Profane!

That's A Tough One!

Not At All, My Friend!

Jesus Christ Is The Answer!

He Has Given Us Access To The Father's Throne!

He Has Shown Us The Way To Live

Unveiled The Power Of Prayer Over The Sin Life

Modelled A Perfect Way To Pray For Help

Promised Us Power Over Sin

- At The Throne Of Grace -

And

Promised Us To Never Leave Us Alone!

For All Of Our Personal Sins

He, Himself ... Innocent

Before The Father ... Once For Us All ... Did Atone!

I Believe Him At His Holy Word

And

When He Comes Again
With Him, I Am Going Home!

Power, Riches, Wisdom, Strength

Honor, Glory, Blessing!

You Said That Already!
Why Are You Repeating Those Words Again!?!

They're A Reminder!

Of What!?!

They Are A Reminder That 
Jesus Christ Is King Of Heaven And Earth!

They Are All His Attributes!

He Has Them All

And

He Can Give To Me

If

I Am Faithful, Obedient, And Enduring!

Okay ... But I Don't Like That Enduring Bit!

That Sounds Like Trouble!

It Is!

Oh, Dear Lord!

Are You Mad!?!

Nope!

I Am Saved By Grace ... Through Faith!

Jesus Says His Grace Is Sufficient For Me

That He Will Never Leave Me Nor Forsake Me

That He Will Never Leave Me Comfortless

That He Is My Shepherd

That I Shall Not Know Want

That He Is Preparing A Place For Me

And

That Holy Angels ... Excelling In Strength

Guard And Protect Me

And

Influence Me To Do Good

So That I Shall Be Blessed!

Sounds Like A Good Setup!

Oh, It's Way More Than That!
It's A Foundation

A Roof

Tables

Chairs

Food

Fellowship

A Heavenly Banquet Prepared

For All Who Believe
Who Love

Honor, Trust, Worship, Obey

And

Care Enough To Be Prepared

To Meet The King When He Comes

And

His Eternal Glory Share!

I Hear You ... But I Have To Ask:
Is The Feast Really Worth The Enduring Bit!?!

Friend, 

Jesus Christ Conquered Sin, Self, Satan

Hell, Death
And 
The Cold, Cruel, Grave!

He ... As Triumphing Conqueror
Got Up From The Grave

Severing The Power Of Death
And

Demolishing Satan's Power Over Us!

Permit Me To Make Myself Plain:
I Believe The Lord Jesus Christ!

I Despise The Sin-Life!

I Am Walking To Narrow Way To Hill Zion

And

By Almighty God's Great Grace

I Am Going To Receive

Jesus Christ's Eternal Life!

Wow!

You Sound Confident!

I Am!

Why!?!

F A I T H!

Fellowship And Inspiration Through Hope ... In Jesus Christ!

He Gives To Me A Gift Of His Faith ... Every. Single. Day.

Hmmm ...
I Get A New Life!?!

You Get A New Life ... In The Lord Christ!

Faith!?!

A New Supply Each And Every Day!

Never Alone!?!

Not Even For A Second!

Never Comfortless!?!

The Holy Spirit Of Truth

With You Shall Abide!

Abide!?!

The Holy Spirit Will Be Taking Up Residence!

Do You Know What That Means!?!

Yes, Yes!
I Really Believe That I Do!

I Guess, I Know, I'll Have To Do A Garbage Run!

Spring Clean!

Out With The Old!

In With The New!

Can't Let The Esteemed Visitor

Reside In A Pig-Pen!

I Like You!

I Like How You Think!

Let's Walk And Talk Together: We Agree!

Jesus Christ Will Be Here In A Blink

In The Twinkling Of An Eye

When The Last Trumpet Shall Sound

When The Heavens Shall Roll Up Like A Scroll!

The Archangel's Voice Shall Sound

And

The Dead In Christ Shall Rise ... First

And

Those Faithful Living
Who On The Earth Shall Remain
Shall Join Them To Meet The Lord In The Air
And

His Redeemed People Glorying
Shall See The Lord Christ

With Undimmed Eyes!

Hallelujah!

AMEN!!! 

Do You Know That Song
In The Sweet By And By ...!?!

... Faith ... First, Last And Always!

HAPPY SABBATH + CROWWWWW + PRAYER: Bless Us To Bless Others, Father!

... I'm Sorry That I'm Late!
What's He Been Saying In The Preamble!?!

Search Me! 

I Don't Know And I Don't Care!

Wow! That's Some Attitude!

Who Squeezed Your Lemon!?!

His Pontificating Nibs, Himself

Harold Shamus Pickering

Our Preacher For Today!

I'm So Sick Of Him!

That's Not Like You, Terry!

What's Really Going On!?!

Ohhhh!
I'm Sorry For Being Grouchy And Unkind, Merlita!

It's Just That He Recently Caught Me

Having A Really Bad Day

And His Chastisement 
Was Not Well Appreciated By Me!

Oh, Dear!

Do You Want To Talk About It!?!

Not Really ... But I Need To!

Come On! Let's Go Outside!

We Still Have A Few More Minutes To Wait!

We'll Have Time To Talk Privately!

I Did Something Really Stupid 

And He, Rightfully, Upbraided Me

But ... Me Being Prideful

And In The Known Wrong

Didn't Take Kindly To The Real Kindness In His Rebuke! 

Oh, Dear!
But You Do Know That He Really Cares For You
And
That He Seriously Takes To Heart
His Position As The Lord's Underling-Shepherd
In Caring For All The Members
Of Our Little Flock, Don't You!?!

Yes, Yes, Yes! I Do!
Shame ... Remorse ... Anger ... Fear
All Got The Better Of Me
When He Quoted Me Jude 1:24-25!

Merciful Powers!
I Don't Even Want To Know What It Is That You Did
But
You Must Know, Terry, That 
Only Jesus Christ Saves 

And 

Only Those Who CROWWWWW
Aka Confess, Repent, Obey
And 
Wisely Walk, Work, Watch 
And 
Wait Upon Him

- Clothed In The Fire-Proof Garment Of His Righteousness - 

Will Stand Safely In The Light Of His Glorious Presence! 

May I Speak Plainly!?!

Yes, Aimee, You May!

The Holy Spirit Is Still Working With You!
You Attend Church Faithfully
And
You Talk A Good Game
But
Are You Allowing Yourself To Be Washed In The Blood!?!

When Are You Going To Forsake The World!?!

When Are You Going To Let Go Of Self!?!

We Sin By Thought, Word And Deed ... Everyday!
Are You Confessing 
And 
Repenting Of Your Known Sins!?!

You Claim To Be Walking With The Lord
But
Are You Walking In Obedience!?! 

By Your Own Admission
You Know That You Have Been Acting Foolishly
But
I Am Boldly Asking You
When Are You Going To Finally Be Wise About
Your Soul's Purchased Salvation!?!
When Are You Going To Stop Living 
By Your Carnal, Lying, Deceitful, Eyesight!?!

When Are You Going To Accept That 
The Living God Reveals Himself To
And
Restores, Heals And Helps Those 
Who Choose To Trust Him Wholly!?!
When Are You Going To Start Using Your Faith
For Something That Truly Will Profit You!?!

When I Think Of You
I Remember The Apostle Peter
When Jesus Said To Him:

"... And When Thou Art Converted
Help The Brethren!"

You Would Be A Real Blessing To The Kingdom Of Light
If 
You Will Let The Lord Lead You!

Terry ... Beloved
Please Reach For The Hand Which Saves

And 

Seals

And 

You Will Be Blessed To Be Blessed Forever 
When Jesus Christ Comes Again! 

Please, I Beseech You
Stop Running
And
Act Now
And
You Shall Have The Peace 
For Which We Both Know That You Are Seeking ...!

... You Mean Desperately Seeking!

Very Well!

I Accept Your Word!

I'm So Very Tired Of Running From Almighty God!
I Need That Perfect Peace That Jesus Christ Promises!
I Desire To Have The Lord Be Pleased With Me!

Hallelujah To The Lamb!

You Don't Know How Long

I Have Wanted To Hear You Say That!

Well, My Friend!

Today Is Your Luck- ... Uh, Blessed Day!

I Am Surrendering My Will To The Lord!

I Am Going To Walk ... Wisely

In His Glorious Way!

Praise The Lord For Present Grace!

Bless The Lord For Coming Glory!

PRAYER:

Father,

Please Be With Your Children This Night

And

Bless Us To Ever Walk Wisely

In Your Eyes

So That We Will Always Defeat

The Lying Works

Of

Our Adversary, The Devil!

Be With Each And Every One Of Us

Who Pray 

And

Who Look With Longing

For The Coming Great Day!

Bless Us To Bless Others!

Teach Us To Teach Others!

Guide Us To Guide Others!

Love Us To Love Others

And

Use Us So That We Will Not Use Others!

Please Pour Out Of Your Sweet Spirit

Upon Our Flesh

And

Bless Us To Willingly Do Your Bidding!

Guard Us!

Guide Us!

Keep Us!

Feed Us

And

Lead Us Gently Home

For It Is In Jesus Christ's Holy Name

That We Pray And Plead!

Please Come For Us Soon!

We Love You And Need You!

Have Mercy!

AMEN!

GOSSIP: Harpooned!

There's A Whale Of A Tale
About A Whale's Tail
Which He Would Flail
And That Without Fail!

Now ... A Whale's Tail
Is A Thing That Flails Like A Sail
Because, Well
A Whale Tells Its Tale With Its Tail!

Just Because You Can Tell A Tale
It Doesn't Mean That A Tale Should Be Told!
Just Because You Have A Tail
It Doesn't Mean That You Should Wave It Bold!

When Whalers Were Whaling
The Whalers Watched For The "Blow Hard"
To Broadcast From His Blow Hole
 And Without Fail
That Whale Got Himself Harpooned!
Very Soon Thereafter He Was Nothing But Lard ... Oil!

Nice Story!
What's Your Point!

Stop Broadcasting Your Guts To The World!
Your Faults: Tell To The Brethren!
Your Sins You Tell To The Lord!
Everything That You Know
You Do Not Have About It To Speak
So Learn To Keep Your Own Counsel
And
Stop Making It Your Mission
Other People's Business To Leak!

Back It Up, People!
The Gauntlet Has Been Thrown Down
And We All Know What's Going To Happen
Now That Soni Has Been Dragged Up The Grater
And ... Down!
Looka Dah Frown!

Pull Yourself Together, Minnot!
There Will Be No Having Out In Here!
The Lord Has Given Us Clear Counsel, Brother
So, Please Take Your Chair!

Brethen, Beloved

To Indulge In Idle Gossip
Is 
Not The Place Of The Child Of God
Because
It Is An Evil Disease
And
We Will Be Called Upon To Give An Accounting
When We Stand Before The Judge
Jesus Christ Our Lord!

We Have A Work To Do For Our Master
And
We Must Desist With All Heavenly Power
From Doing The Work Of Satan ... Our Adversary
The Known And Damned God-Fraud!

We Are Called To Do Good ...!

... And Good Will Attend Us!

Indeed!
With That Said
Let's Let The Word Of Truth
Speak To Our Hearts:

Now Listen Carefully To Me:

Man, Of His Own Accord
- Following His Own Selfish Inclinations -
Will Not Seek To Do That Which Is Good! 

However, Those Of Us 
Who Have Taken The Lord Christ For Our Inheritance 
And 
Are Walking In The Light Of The Sun Of Righteousness 
Will Do All The Good That We Can 
To Bless Others 
And Ultimately
Bless Ourselves In The Doing! 

Our Reward Comes From The Lord Himself 
So Let Us Not Do Our Good Deeds 
To Receive The Putrid Praise Of Carnal-Minded Men 
Who Love And Worship Self 
And 
Deny The Sovereignty 
And 
Power Of Almighty God! 

Almighty God Is Good All The Time 
And 
As The Lord Christ Has Commissioned
Commanded
So Should His People Ever Be! 

Do Good Today And Be Blessed! 
Confess And Repent Of Known Sin And Be Blessed!
Bless The Lord By Your Willing, Faithful, Service
And
Be Blessed To Be A Holy Spirit-Filled Success!

Gossip Is The Serpent's Nest!

Do Not Indulge Gossip

Not Even As The So-Called Jest!

TALKING A LOT AND DOING NOTHING: Time To Exercise Faith!

... I Have A Bible!

Do You Read It!?!

I Wear A Cross!

Do You Bear Your Cross!?!

I Talk To God!

Do You Listen To God!?!

I Follow The Rules!?!

Do You Follow The Laws Of God!?!

I Am A Child Of God!

Are You A Servant Of God!?!

I Am A Student Of The School Of Jesus!

Are You Becoming Like Jesus!?!

Brethren,

We Can All Say Something Nice
About Our Relationship With Almighty God
But
Is Our Something Satisfactory, Pleasing, To The Lord
Or Does It Excite Satan, The God-Fraud!?!

Oh, Dear!

Nice Expression But Ain't Worth A Lot!
Nice Expression That Can Lead To The Blot!
Nice Expressions Don't Lead To God's Favor
Unless That Expression 
Is
Based And Built Upon Righteousness
And
Gives Off A Heavenly Savor!

Oh, Dear!

Oh, Dear, Indeed!

We All Talk A Good Deal
And
We Say All The Right-Sounding Words
But
Our Thoughts Prior Are Terrible
And
Our Subsequent Actions Are Abominable!

Do You Realize That Not One Of Us Said That
We Are Faithful
Living By Faith
Walking Under The Banner Of The Lord Christ
And
Striving Not To Be A Cast Out Disgrace!?!

I Noticed That No One Said Anything
About Endurance 
About Enduring All Things For The Lord
About Seeking To Gain The Mastery Over Self
About Denying The Works Of The Devil
About Overcoming Sin
In The Name Of Jesus Christ
Who Died Sickeningly To Save Us All ...!

... And Don't Nobody Say "Oh, Dear!"
We Are All Guilty!

Friends, Let's Get Real!
We Could Spend All Night At This "Funeral"
But If We Don't Seek To Change
Our Real Funeral Will Be In The Lake Of Fire!

Chrissy, You Said Earlier That
You Talk To God But That You Don't Know
What It Is That You Should Be Hearing For An Answer!

Yes, I Did!
I Often Wonder What Is The Voice I'm Hearing
Because The Very Thing I Ask For Help Not To Do
Is The Very Thing I End Up Doing ...!

... Because 
You Are Relying On Your Self
And
Not On The Word Of The Living God!

The Living, Holy, Word Of The Eternal God
Is Never 
Contradicted By The Voice Of
The Holy Spirit ... Of Truth ... Of The Eternal God!

AMEN!!!

Okay!
Let's Talk Turkey Aka Jesus Christ's Gift To Us!

The Lord Gives Unto Each Of Us 

A Daily Measure Of His Faith ... For That Day

And 

The Strength To Exercise It ... To Work It

Because 

Faith Without Work Is Dead! 

Living By Faith Is Hard

And

Easy

And 

A Necessity! 

We Are Saved By God's Grace 
Through The Exercising Of Our Gift Of Faith 

So Let Us Dare To Trust The Lord At His Word

And

Obey Him

And

Walk Boldly In His Light 
To Receive Our Sure Blessings Today
And
Every Day! 

Blessings Always Await The Faithful!

Remember Old Sister Cheryl's Prayer:

Oh, Lord!

Please Work On Me!

Please Work With Me!

Please Work Through Me!

Please Work For Me!

Please Work By Me ... Forever!

The One Thing I Would Correct About That Prayer
Is The Line Which Says:

Please Work With Me!

Why Would You Correct That Line!?!

Simple:

If The Lord Is Working With Us 
To Help Us To Avail Ourselves Of His Blessings
And
We Do Not Cooperate With Him
We Achieve Nothing!

I Get Your Point
So I Would Now Pray, Saying:

Dear Lord,

Please Help Me To Work With You

And

Please Help Me

To Energetically Utilize

My Daily Gift Of Faith

And

To Wholly, Enduringly

Cooperate With You

To The Saving Of My Purchased Soul

And

To Bless Others

In Jesus Christ's Matchless, Holy, Name!

AMEN!!!