" JUDGMENT OF GOD "

Good Morning to you, I want you to know that I am so pleased that you decided to stop by.

This week we will be looking into the " Judgment Of God." Please open up your mind and don't just brush off this message. Now God's message hasn't changed from the Old Testament days. People were then and are still judged by our unproductive lives. The Lord calls upon us to be active in our obedience. In the Word Of God John compared people who claim they believe God but don't live for God to unproductive trees that will be cut down.

To be productive for God, we must obey His Teachings, Resist Temptation, Actively Serve and Help Others , and Share Our Faith. A quick question: how productive are you for God? I believe that the Bible is the best example for us to learn about the things of God. This week we are looking into the " JUDGMENT OF GOD. " Judgment will separate Believers and Unbelievers. Jesus needed so much for us to understand about his judgment that he spoke in Parables.

'ALLOW BOTH TO GROW TOGETHER UNTIL THE HARVEST; AND IN TIME OF THE HARVEST I WILL SAY TO THE REAPERS, " FIRST GATHER UP THE TARES AND BIND THEM IN BUNDLES TO BURN THEM UP; BUT GATHER THE WHEAT INTO MY BARN (Matt.13:30).

Now the young tares (weeds) and the young blades of wheat appear as the same and can't be distinguished until they are grown and ready for harvest. Weeds (unbelievers) and Wheat (believers) must live side by side in this world. Now God allows unbelievers to remain for awhile, just as the farmer allows the weeds to remain in the field so the surrounding wheat isn't uprooted with them. At the harvest however, the weeds will be uprooted and thrown away. Pay attention, God's Harvest (JUDGMENT) of all people is coming. So, if I were you I would make sure that my Faith is sincere. 

Until Next Time...
Jim,

" CONTENTMENT "

First Things First,I appreciate you stopping by.

This week we will be looking into Contentment. Ease of mind; Satisfaction. To covet is to wish to have the possessions of others. It goes beyond simply admiring someone else's possessions or thinking, " I'd like to have one of those." Coveting includes envy-resenting, the fact that others have what you don't.

God knows, however, that possessions never make anyone happy for long. Since only God can supply all our needs, true contentment is found only in Him. When you begin to covet, try to determine if a more basic need is leading you to envy. Now for example, you may covet someone's success, not because you want to take it away from him, but because you would like to feel as appreciated by others as he is. If this is the case, pray that God will help you deal with your resentment and meet your basic needs.

We deceive ourselves when we measure our happiness or contentment in life by the amount of wealth we possess. When we put riches at the top of our Value System, Pleasure, and Financial security overshadow the Eternal Value of our relationship with God. We think that we will be happy or content when we get riches, only to discover that they don't really satisfy, and the pleasures fade away. The treasure measurement of happiness or contentment is found in God's Love and in doing His Will.

You will find true happiness if you put your relationship with God above earthly riches. Pride results from overvaluing ourselves and undervaluing others. It leads to restlessness because it makes us dissatisfied with what we have and concerned about what everyone else is doing. It keeps us always hungering for more attention and adoration. By contrast, humility, puts others first and allows us to be content with God's leading in our lives. Such contentment gives us security so that we no longer have to prove ourselves to others. Let humility and trust affect your perspective and give you the strength and freedom to serve God and others. We may not get all that we want. But by trusting in Jesus Christ, our attitudes and appetites can change from wanting everything to excepting His provision and power to live for Him.

Until next Time...
Jim

" THE END TIMES "

Happy Days To You,

First things first, Welcome, I'm so very glad that you decided to stop by. Today's subject is one where I feel that some folks just might not want to hear nor talk about " THE END TIMES. "

Folks it's time that we all recognize that we are in the End Times. Please, please pay attention to this week's message. Now we can all have what I consider to be the Glorious Future. God acts from above to change man's condition here on earth. Only when God's Spirit is among us can we achieve true peace and fruitfulness. I believe that this will happen in The End Times.

We can also have God's Spirit with us now, for He is available to ALL BELIEVERS through Jesus Christ. But the outpouring mentioned here happens when the Worldwide Kingdom of God is established for all Eternity. Jesus' word about His Second Coming and what we can expect. Now Jesus' reply emphasized the events that would have to take place before the end of the age. Jesus pointed out that we should be less concerned with knowing the exact date and more concerned with being prepared - living God's way consistently so that no matter when Jesus comes in His Glory, He would claim us as His own.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE END TIMES:
(1) We are not to be misled by confusing claims or speculative interpretations of what will happen.
(2) We should not be afraid to tell people about Christ despite what they might say or do to us.
(3) We must stand firm by Faith and not be suppressed by persecution.
(4) We must be morally alert, obedient to the commands for living found in God's Word.

I'm not sharing this with you to promote discussions on prophetic timetables, but to stimulate right living for God in a world where He is largely ignored. According to Scripture, the one clear sign of Christ's Return will be His unmistakable appearance in the clouds, which will be seen by all people. In other words, you do not have to wonder whether a certain person is the Messiah or whether these are the " END TIMES." When Jesus returns, you will know without a doubt, because it will be evident to all true believers. Now because of groups who claim special knowledge of the last days, because no one knows when that time will happen. Be cautious about saying, " THIS IS IT!" but be bold in your total commitment to have your heart and life ready for Christ's Return.

Until next Time...
Jim

" OUR PASTORS / MINISTERS "

Greetings, Well here we are again another week has come and gone. I never know what I'm going to write about until the Lord Jesus Christ puts a subject on my heart.

This week I've been led to share with you about our Shepherd, our Pastor or Ministers. A Pastor is one of the position(s) of leadership in the Local Church which the Holy Spirit uses for the edification of the Body of Christ. A person so gifted is to: lead the members of the Body, help them to understand and apply the Scriptures and keep them safe from false teachers and unsound doctrine.

Our Pastors are or should be recognized as Shepherds of People. Pastors are just like you and me; flesh and blood. We all have our faults, and sometimes it may seem that we can never rise above them. Now, can you imagine the pressure that our Pastors are under everyday of their lives? Are you lifting up your Pastor in prayer throughout your day, and do you even give him a thought at all?

If your Pastor is anything like mine he's always on the go for Jesus. As Shepherds they are constantly being attacked, and therefore our prayers are very much needed. I know that you are up for this task, vow that you will Stand In The Gap for your Pastor daily... well do ya, say it.

Micah was a straight shooting Prophet of God. His purpose was to warn God's people that judgment was coming and to offer pardon to all who repent. Now the people of his day liked the false prophets who told them only what they wanted to hear. Micah spoke against prophets who encouraged the people to feel comfortable in their sin. Preachers are popular when they don't ask too much of us and when they tell us our greed or lust might even be good for us. But a true teacher of God speaks the truth, regardless of what the listeners want to hear. Ministers shouldn't dilute the message to please the crowd. Don't expect your pastor's to do everything. " BUT WE WILL DEVOTE OURSELVES TO PRAYER AND TO THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD " (Acts 6-4).

The Bible explains that the Apostles' priorities were correct. That the ministry of the Word of God should never be neglected because of administrative duties. Our Pastors should not try, or be expected to try, to do everything. Instead, the work of the church should be spread out among its members, and Church Volunteers. Again I say, Lift up your Pastors and Ministers daily, as Satan never gives up the thought of taking them down.

Until next Time...
Jim