Here Is Our Purpose

"We have not brought salvation to the earth, and people of the world have not come to life."  (Isaiah 26:18b, NIV)

This was Jesus' purpose for Israel to the nations.  It is also that of the Church.

The only way the, "....people of the world (will) come to life", is when the Church walks in, "You are the light of the world.  A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden", try as we may.  

The only way the purpose of our text is fulfilled is when you and I, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

Father, in Jesus' Name, I pray to bring, "salvation to the earth, and [Your] life."  Amen,

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My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, October 15, at 10:30, EST.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"....Whether We Wake Or Sleep...."

"For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him."

This impacted me the first time I read it; and His Words do still, "....whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him."

This is 24/7/366 (don't leave out "Leap Year").  This is timeless abiding, indwelling, "in My Throne with/in Me," relationship in Jesus Christ.  This is the only such promise of anyone, anything.  Enjoy with me.

Father, in Jesus' Name, the Reality never grows old.  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

The "Greater One"-- October 12, 2021

https://youtu.be/-VcbxV7sAoc

Get With The Program

"On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him."  (Acts 10:b)

When I read this the other day I wondered: What did they talk about on that two-day journey?   And, remember that scene from "The Greatest Story Every Told" where the Lord Jesus and the twelve were discussing what happened to Peter's coat?

There was a missionary who spoke in one of the churches which I pastored over 55 years ago.  I was a hunter at the time, and asked him if he hunted.  "I don't have time for that."  Translated?  "I am spiritual; you are not.  I talk spiritual talk, do spiritual things, never take a day off, nor enjoy anything of creation.  I read 40 chapters in the Bible every day, pray 12 hours, work 20 hours per day.  Get with the program."

Father, in Jesus' Name, Regardless, I am still thankful that you have allowed me to serve You all of these years.  Amen.  

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2