Pray One For Another!

We are admonished to pray one for another and we should be diligent in this task. One of my burdens is for older brothers and sisters. They are battling things that the younger can't imagine. They are many times alone and feeling as if they aren't needed by anyone. Holiday times seem to magnify their situations. If you know some older folks please pray for them and if possible reach out to them during this holiday season. Maybe we could remind them that their life isn't over and that Jesus loves them. May the Lord bless all of our endeavors in this arena.

The Steps Of A Good Man!

Psalm 37:23-25 says, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread." These verses are certainly a major part of our testimonies. When God is for us we are being led by his Spirit and he is holding our hands and making provision for us. He wants us to be overcomers until the end. We won't leave this earth one second too early nor will we stay one second too long for God is on His throne.

Happy Thanksgiving Brethren!

The Apostle Paul wrote in 2Thessalonians 1:3, "We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet because that your faith groweth exceedlingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth." Happy Thanksgiving Brethren!

An Appointment

Do you like appointments? You as well as I like some appointments but not others. A dentist appointment not so much, an appointment to get together with family or brothers and sisters are the ones we like. The Bible speaks of an appointment that all people have. In Hebrews 9:27 it says, "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" An appointment with death and judgment sounds alright to those who know Christ as Savior and Lord, but it sure doesn't sound so good for those who are not saved. This is an inevitable appointment that mankind best be ready for. Do we know those that aren't ready to keep this appointment? Perhaps God will use us to help them be ready.

There Is A River!

The chorus goes, "There is a river that flows from deep within, there is a fountain that frees the soul from sin, come to the waters there is a vast supply, there is a river that never shall run dry." In scripture it says that out of a believer's inner most being shall flow rivers of living water (John 7:38). Aren't you glad for the river of God that fills and fills and never runs dry. Fill us Lord is our prayer!

Benefits!

There are so many ways that people get benefits in the hour that we live. There are Veteran benefits, welfare benefits, Unemployment benefits, Social Security benefits, retirement benefits, employment benefits, insurance benefits, etc. These all are really a tremendous help when needed as they help bear the burden. But the question that I have before us is, do we see the benefits that come from the Heavenly Father who loves his children. A great verse in the Bible that speaks of benefits is found in Psalm 68:19 which says, "Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah." It says daily loads us with benefits. This word benefits speaks of the burdens that God bears on our behalf. Have we noticed some of the benefits that have been given to us this day? You know, like our daily bread, peace, love, joy, safety, security, forgiveness, that still small voice that speaks to us, the assurance of salvation, just to mention a few. When you read this, take a moment to access what benefits God has given you today, and pause and give Him thanks.

Polly Want A Cracker?

Will Rogers said, "Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip." We should live our lives in an honest and transparent way then it won't matter who we sell our parrot to. All that parrot will say will be the truth. Please pass the crackers.