"If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin." - 1 John 1:6,7
There are many gems of truth in the above sermon that we can all benefit from. Pastor Lawson discusses different kinds of angels described in the Bible as well. Please watch! One Biblical principle is to "humble yourself" in order to come before God. Even Jesus humbled Himself
before the Almighty God, the sovereign of the universe. (Philippians 2:5-9)
"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up." - James 4:10
"Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble." - 1 Peter 5:5
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Another requirement to draw close to God and Jesus is, obviously, that we must have FAITH. This is common knowledge among Christians. Much has been written on this blog concerning faith.
"But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." - Hebrews 11:6
You will gain great insight on faith by reading all of Hebrews. Actually, reading the entire Bible and spending much time with the good Lord in prayer will increase your faith; as well as your love and awe and reverence for God. When you see Him working in your life and answering your prayers, how incredibly faith building is that !!
"Every trial of suffering is an opportunity to grow in the faith." - T. A. McMahon
You will discover that by fellowshipping often with the good Lord, you will begin to have peace.... a peace with Him as well as in your soul and mind.
"Peace with God brings the peace of God. It is a peace that settles our nerves, fills our mind, floods our spirit, and in the midst of the uproar around us, gives us the assurance that everything is all right." - Bob Mumford
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." - Jesus at John 16:33
The above words of our Savior do NOT say that we will not have trials and hardships; it means that even in spite of adversities we will have a peace knowing that in the end, the Lord will see us through, no matter what.
"Adversity stirs us up and causes us to look at life differently. We are forced to deal with things on a deeper level. Nothing causes "self" to cave in like suffering. And once our religious facade begins to wear thin, God moves in and begins teaching us what real Christlikeness is all about." - Dr. Charles Stanley
"Afflictions are but the shadows of God's wings." - George Macdonald
"You and I cannot change or control the world around us, but we can change and control the world within us." - Warren Wiersbe
Following is a Must to watch: a video on the purpose of life by Pastor David Wilkerson :
Keep in mind always that the return of Jesus is imminent !
When He raptures the true believers to be with Him in heaven soon, you do NOT want to be left behind to face the horrors and destructions of the following 7 year tribulation period ! It will be difficult to be saved then by coming to a sincere faith and belief in Jesus Christ as the Savior. In fact, if you do put your faith in Jesus while suffering under this tribulation period governed by the antichrist, it is certain you will be put to death.... and by being beheaded.
"And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years." - Revelation 20:4
For more information on the 7 year tribulation and the Rapture of the Church and other end times signs, please refer to the "Search Box" in the upper right hand side of this page and enter such topics as "7 year tribulation, Mark of the Beast," and so on. Many posts will appear, and most will also have videos in them. Also there are various other topics such as "endurance, forgiveness, peace," etc. that you might want to view.
But what if you are an unbeliever and have not come to faith in Jesus as the Savior? Please take to heart the following Scriptures and pray to the Heavenly Father for forgiveness....and repent! If you are sincere, God will answer that prayer!
"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." - John 3:36
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me." - John 14:6
"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?" - John 11:25-26
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16
Jesus loves you!
He is waiting to hear from you !
He will welcome you with His open arms full of love and forgiveness!
Put your faith in Him now, before it is too late.!
Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend - and life !!
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