Audio Bible Reading May 31 2014

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God. Set your affections on things which are above, and not on things which are on the earth. (a)

Colossians 3:1-2 (GNV Translation Ed. 1599)

Good morning in the name of Jesus

Today, we read that we are to seek, all things that are in line with God’s righteousness. Once one has come to the knowledge of Christ and how God’s righteousness is bestowed upon us by His sacrifice, we are then to begin to live the way that is pleasing to our Creator. Our words should be edifying in all that we speak upon. Our actions should be based on compassion and love. Our desire in life is to lead a life that by example shows how God’s people are to live, and in essence is assisting in the great commission by making disciples of all people. Remember friends, actions do speak louder than words. 

Both the Apostles James and Paul speak on this topic. The former admonishes us about our speech, and how with one mouth we should not use the same to both bless and curse. As he had written, does the same spring bring forth both sweet water and bitter? The latter instructs us to act, and think in a manner that closely resembles our Father, this is to say to put to death the lusts of the flesh and put on the breastplate of righteousness. (b)

Likewise did the Prophet Isaiah write that the ways of God are higher than the ways of man, and so, as such, we must seek those ways (c)

(a) Read Ephesians 4:23-24
(b) Read Ephesians 6:13-17
(c) Isaiah 55:6-9

Audio Bible Reading May 30 2014

 And Jesus looked upon him, and loved him, and said unto him, One thing is lacking unto thee. Go and sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, follow me, and take up the cross.

Mark 10:21 (GNV Translation Ed. 1599)

Good morning in the name of Jesus

Friends, are you willing to part with and forsake the idols that we are consumed with following?  This is not to suggest that we forgo the needed items for our daily sustenance, for as written our heavenly Fathers knows our needs and has provided ways and means to attain them for ourselves and families. However, are you willing to give yourself over fully to Christ, in holy service in order to fulfill the great commission, that is to make disciples of all people. The harvest is large but the workers are few.  

Know now beforehand too, that during these times, friends and family may forsake and abandon you, this should be no surprise. You will face trails and divers of tribulations (for the Devil is constantly on the prowl, as in written by Peter, like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour). But likewise know that your God is for you, as we read yesterday, and as the Psalmist wrote;

“I will rejoice in God, because of his word, I trust in God, and will not fear what flesh can do unto me.” 

Yet if we remain steadfast and follow the course, we will receive the prize. Now do not misunderstand here, that this is a Gospel of Works, for it is not so, it is however a calling to those who would serve our Creator. Seek Him, daily, and all good things will be unto you. 

Friends for those of you that have not accepted God’s plan of redemption, it is urged that you do so, this offer expires upon the return of Christ, and no one person knows when that time is coming. It could happen the very second after you read this post. Pray with me friends:

Father, I come before you to confess my sins, and to accept your grace and mercy, by acknowledging the sacrifice of your Son Jesus Christ as an atonement for my sins.  Amen

Audio Bible Reading May 29 2014

31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be on our side, who can be against us?

Romans 8:31 (GNV Translation Ed. 1599)

38 For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord

Romans 8:38-39 (GNV Translation Ed. 1599)

Good morning in then name of our risen Savior Jesus Christ

Friends, if you don’t understand this, or believe this than you don’t know God, or who He is. God is not only for you, He’s been in your corner ever since He created you. He spared not His only Son to be an atonement for the sins of all people, your’s included.  If that is not being for you, then what can one say that would convince you? 

God, our Father, is so for us, that He installed a new covenant with us which used the blood and body of Jesus Christ as the ultimate sacrifice, to bring us into remission of sins, and the instalation of a righteousness through cleansing of our sins through Christ. 

Now a covenant is a solemn compact, made between two parties in this case between God and us. However, it is deeper than that as according to Webster’s Dictionary (Ed. 1913 & 1828) it is an undertaking, on sufficient consideration, in writing and under seal, (in our case sealed with the blood of Jesus), again all of which denote a mutual agreement between two parties. We then are  entering into a formal agreement; a stipulation to bind ones self by contract as the terms that are expressed  has a value or price. We are then not only parties to this agreement, but by extension, as is written Scripture heirs with Christ and also now sons of God. 

God has presented and kept His part of this agreement and it is now up to us to do our part by accepting this grace and mercy, and seek Him, and additionally offering ourselves in holy service, our praise, and thanksgiving to Him. God’s yoke is not heavy, nor is it burdensome. 

We have a victory now in all things, from the cross at Calvary. More importantly, we have the most powerful entity in all the universe, by our sides.  As stated in above, who dares to fight against us, when He is fighting for us. 

Friends if you have read this today, and want to be part of God’s family. If these simple words have touched your heart, then pray with me.
Father, I have come to understand you, and your ways, and I accept the sacrifice of your Son Jesus for the atonement of my sins. Cleanse me now Father, and make my sins whiter than snow. Amen. 

Audio Bible Reading May 28 2014