Revelation 7:9-12
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
And all the angles stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen
***True worship and praise came from the crowd that stood around the throne to give God/Jesus their honour, glory and praise.Their eyes were shut, their bodies bent and their voices were lifted in order to give them their all: mind, soul and heart.
***True worship is not just vocal, it is from within, deep down in our santified soul. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak to praising Him.
Revelation 7:17
For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
***Whatever we are going through now if we learn to praise Him, when we get to heaven we will already have a made up mind to give Him glory and honor. We should choose to worship Him.
If we noticed, that crowd around the throne started worshiping Him by saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thankgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
Lets choose to worship Him from the going down of the sun, until the coming up again of the sun.
Until we meet again soon.
(SS Lesson)
Monday, May 16, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Living In a Dream World
(Dialogue Question)
Are we living our ambitions, goals, visions and dreams out?
Or are we still living in a state of pretense by leaving well enough alone?
Sometimes it seems so hard to reach the goals or dreams that we have set for ourselves. Every time we turn around there are so many distractions to keep us from reaching a destination, a place of rest, to continue on to reach our goal.
Many times we just don't plan or think things over before we set out for the race we must run to reach our dream. Can we say we are living in a dream world, or is our dream fact, fiction or unrealistic?
Do, we as parents, try to live out our unfinished dreams through our children lives, or do we help them live out the destiny in their own dream?
All goals, visions and dreams start with a plan of action, a strong will, the ability to carry them out, and then see our hard work manifest. We can't afford to leave the Lord out of our dreams.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strentheneth me.
Psalm 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.
Proverbs 16:9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
God says, He know the plans He have for us; they are for good and not for evil, to give us a future of hope, according to Jeremiah 29:11
Let's continue to ask God to order our steps in His word, Psalm 119:133
Until we meet again soon.
Are we living our ambitions, goals, visions and dreams out?
Or are we still living in a state of pretense by leaving well enough alone?
Sometimes it seems so hard to reach the goals or dreams that we have set for ourselves. Every time we turn around there are so many distractions to keep us from reaching a destination, a place of rest, to continue on to reach our goal.
Many times we just don't plan or think things over before we set out for the race we must run to reach our dream. Can we say we are living in a dream world, or is our dream fact, fiction or unrealistic?
Do, we as parents, try to live out our unfinished dreams through our children lives, or do we help them live out the destiny in their own dream?
All goals, visions and dreams start with a plan of action, a strong will, the ability to carry them out, and then see our hard work manifest. We can't afford to leave the Lord out of our dreams.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strentheneth me.
Psalm 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.
Proverbs 16:9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
God says, He know the plans He have for us; they are for good and not for evil, to give us a future of hope, according to Jeremiah 29:11
Let's continue to ask God to order our steps in His word, Psalm 119:133
Until we meet again soon.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
A STRONG AND CARING WOMAN
(From The Minister's Heart)
My relationship with my mother began many years ago, during the nine months she carried me. I was born and raised in Fayette County, Rossville TN. The same city I reside in now. Rossville is a small town east of Collierville, TN, about thirty two or thirty four miles east of Memphis.
My mother, like many mothers, took care of and nurtured me as a child. During my adolescent years I realized that my mother was a strong, firm and caring woman. She never showed many negative emotions such as nervousness, short tempered, or yelled at me when she was upset. Her voice was as strong as she was firm. She was the center of our household. She saw to it that her children were dressed on time each morning for school. She made sure we had enough lunch money during the week. When we arrived home each evening from school she always had dinner cooking. I attended Rossville Elementary school located in the city of Rossville.
During my teenage years I went to Fayette Ware High School located in Somerville, TN. Somerville is the County seat for all the small surrounding cities located in Fayette County. My mother was there for me during these years also. She always counselled me on finishing school. She believed her children should have a good education. She also believed and had faith that I would finish.Telling me my education would be very important to me in the coming years.
Because my mother was a strong, firm and caring woman, I always did what she said. I never questioned her statements, whether she was right or wrong. She made many decisions for her children during our adolescent years. I was always a nice, quiet, and easy going child during my adolescent years. Eventhough, my characteristics were opposite of my mother's, she could always tell when I was upset about something. She would listen, and then talk to me about the problems in my life.
The problems that concerned me the most never did have a big impact on her. I guest because she had been there, done that and had moved on. She had a way of making my big problems seem very small. When she finished talking to me, she would show her love by touching me and giving me a smile.
My mother was not able to finish school because she was raised on a farm, and had to help her parents with daily chores. She could not read very well but she would always see to it that I had a tutor that would help me with my homework. After I graduated from High school in the summer, May 1973, my mother allowed me to make the decision on whether to go to college or not.
I entered Shelby State Community College, a two year college, during the fall, September 1973. In 1977 I had my first and only child, Shona Rosser.
As I look back over my life I realize my mother was my best friend. She had to be strong and firm because she had to finish raising eight children after my father died. She had to be caring as most mothers are, in order for her children to confide in her and disclose our heart felt secrets. Now that I am a mother and grandmother I realize all the different aspects and phases of life a mother has to go through to raise children. Being a friend indeed, a mother when we were in need, and someone who will intercede when we are in trouble. Eventhough our educational background is different, our values and beliefs are the same because she instilled them in me. I also believe in my child's and grandchildren education, and that it will be very important to them in the coming years.
No one will ever take the place of my mother, Vergie B. Rosser. Born a mother, and died as our friend on January 16, 1976.
My relationship with my mother began many years ago, during the nine months she carried me. I was born and raised in Fayette County, Rossville TN. The same city I reside in now. Rossville is a small town east of Collierville, TN, about thirty two or thirty four miles east of Memphis.
My mother, like many mothers, took care of and nurtured me as a child. During my adolescent years I realized that my mother was a strong, firm and caring woman. She never showed many negative emotions such as nervousness, short tempered, or yelled at me when she was upset. Her voice was as strong as she was firm. She was the center of our household. She saw to it that her children were dressed on time each morning for school. She made sure we had enough lunch money during the week. When we arrived home each evening from school she always had dinner cooking. I attended Rossville Elementary school located in the city of Rossville.
During my teenage years I went to Fayette Ware High School located in Somerville, TN. Somerville is the County seat for all the small surrounding cities located in Fayette County. My mother was there for me during these years also. She always counselled me on finishing school. She believed her children should have a good education. She also believed and had faith that I would finish.Telling me my education would be very important to me in the coming years.
Because my mother was a strong, firm and caring woman, I always did what she said. I never questioned her statements, whether she was right or wrong. She made many decisions for her children during our adolescent years. I was always a nice, quiet, and easy going child during my adolescent years. Eventhough, my characteristics were opposite of my mother's, she could always tell when I was upset about something. She would listen, and then talk to me about the problems in my life.
The problems that concerned me the most never did have a big impact on her. I guest because she had been there, done that and had moved on. She had a way of making my big problems seem very small. When she finished talking to me, she would show her love by touching me and giving me a smile.
My mother was not able to finish school because she was raised on a farm, and had to help her parents with daily chores. She could not read very well but she would always see to it that I had a tutor that would help me with my homework. After I graduated from High school in the summer, May 1973, my mother allowed me to make the decision on whether to go to college or not.
I entered Shelby State Community College, a two year college, during the fall, September 1973. In 1977 I had my first and only child, Shona Rosser.
As I look back over my life I realize my mother was my best friend. She had to be strong and firm because she had to finish raising eight children after my father died. She had to be caring as most mothers are, in order for her children to confide in her and disclose our heart felt secrets. Now that I am a mother and grandmother I realize all the different aspects and phases of life a mother has to go through to raise children. Being a friend indeed, a mother when we were in need, and someone who will intercede when we are in trouble. Eventhough our educational background is different, our values and beliefs are the same because she instilled them in me. I also believe in my child's and grandchildren education, and that it will be very important to them in the coming years.
No one will ever take the place of my mother, Vergie B. Rosser. Born a mother, and died as our friend on January 16, 1976.
Monday, May 9, 2011
COMMUNICATING BIBLICAL SYMBOLS
Revelation reveals some future events that are soon to come in the life of Jesus Christ.With permission these things were revealed to John in a vision. An angel explained the vision's meaning.
There is a special blessing if one read this prophecy to their Church. The listeners will be blessed if they do what it says. It is soon when these things will come to pass.
Revelation 1:10-Ch. 3
It was on the Lord's Day while John was worshiping, when the Lord told him to record letters and send it to the leaders of the seven churches in Turkey. As we read the letters we might find our church's biblical standing similar to one of these churches.:
Church of Ephesus
Church of Smyrna
Church of Pergamos
Church in Thyatira
Church in Sardis
Church in Philadelphia
Church in Laodicea
Revelation also shows true worshipers worshiping in heaven also recorded.
Revelation 4:1-2 and cont.-11
After this I looked, and , behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me: which thee things which must be hereafter.
And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
***If beasts can give glory and honour and thanks to God, who sits on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, shouldn't we be able to do the same?
From the rising of the sun, until its' going down, the Lord's name is so worthy to be praised. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
God shows leaders the vision He has for His churches. Let us continue to praise God for his mighty acts of love - until we meet again soon.
There is a special blessing if one read this prophecy to their Church. The listeners will be blessed if they do what it says. It is soon when these things will come to pass.
Revelation 1:10-Ch. 3
It was on the Lord's Day while John was worshiping, when the Lord told him to record letters and send it to the leaders of the seven churches in Turkey. As we read the letters we might find our church's biblical standing similar to one of these churches.:
Church of Ephesus
Church of Smyrna
Church of Pergamos
Church in Thyatira
Church in Sardis
Church in Philadelphia
Church in Laodicea
Revelation also shows true worshipers worshiping in heaven also recorded.
Revelation 4:1-2 and cont.-11
After this I looked, and , behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me: which thee things which must be hereafter.
And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
***If beasts can give glory and honour and thanks to God, who sits on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, shouldn't we be able to do the same?
From the rising of the sun, until its' going down, the Lord's name is so worthy to be praised. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
God shows leaders the vision He has for His churches. Let us continue to praise God for his mighty acts of love - until we meet again soon.
Friday, May 6, 2011
AN UNSAVE SPOUSE
(Dialogue Question)
Should one be unequally yoked to another?
or should couples remain married for the sake of their children?
We know that many couples remain married for the sake of their children, until the children reach adulthood. Many parents feel this is an obligation and responsibility, considering the livelihood of their children. Many couples remain married because of the fear of starting over with someone new in their life. Anticipating the changes that comes with new relationships.
I Corinthians 7: 12 - 16
But to the rest speak I, not the Lord; If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, is not a Christian, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away, leave or divorce her.
And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, is not a Christian, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean, but now are they holy.(If the family separates, the children may never know the Lord).
But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God has called us to peace. (This is permitted to have peace).
For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man; whether thou shalt save thy wife?
Paul ask, "How do we know whether we will save our unsaved spouse or our household by the way we live? We know in trying times as these we need each other for better, for worse, for richer or for poorer; until death, another life with God, do us apart. Jesus also said, "He will never leave or forsake us: in sickness, health, for better or worse. This is what He said.
Never leave or forsake him, God; until we meet him again soon.
Should one be unequally yoked to another?
or should couples remain married for the sake of their children?
We know that many couples remain married for the sake of their children, until the children reach adulthood. Many parents feel this is an obligation and responsibility, considering the livelihood of their children. Many couples remain married because of the fear of starting over with someone new in their life. Anticipating the changes that comes with new relationships.
I Corinthians 7: 12 - 16
But to the rest speak I, not the Lord; If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, is not a Christian, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away, leave or divorce her.
And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, is not a Christian, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean, but now are they holy.(If the family separates, the children may never know the Lord).
But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God has called us to peace. (This is permitted to have peace).
For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man; whether thou shalt save thy wife?
Paul ask, "How do we know whether we will save our unsaved spouse or our household by the way we live? We know in trying times as these we need each other for better, for worse, for richer or for poorer; until death, another life with God, do us apart. Jesus also said, "He will never leave or forsake us: in sickness, health, for better or worse. This is what He said.
Never leave or forsake him, God; until we meet him again soon.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Obtain Mercy And Grace In Time
(From the minister's heart)
Hebrew 4: 16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Psalm 89:14
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
When we wonder why bad things happen to good people, us; when we have done all we can to make a stand for God and everything else has failed. Then we can go to God in prayer, with faith and confidence that we may obtain grace and mercy. That He will protect us from evil doers as He promised.
Jesus, our advocate, is always at the right hand of the father pleading our case, and asking for forgiveness for the trespasses we have made against Him and others.
Our protection from the harm and danger we face daily is God's control, under the blood, the Blood of Jesus; because He made a great sacrifice and paid a big price for us, his children. God looked all over and couldn't find nobody to redeem us back to Him. He had so much agape love for us that He gave up His glory for a man's body to die a sinner's death. Our ancestors, parents and siblings couldn't do it.
The Blood of Jesus covers the sin in our life, if we go to God in prayer about them, and turn from our wrong ways.
The anointing will destroy all the yokes and bondages in our life, so that we may be free from sin.
If we have sinned and came short of His glory and want forgiveness, we can still go to God in prayer and ask for forgiveness. He is a very pleasant help in the time of need. He is here to deliver us, according to Jeremiah 1:8.
Jesus knows the heart aches, disappointments and troubles that we have face in life, because He faced them first. After all He was the one crucified for our sins. He was tempted in all ways possible to man, but never sinned. He did it all for you and I. This is why He said, "He will never leave us or forsake us because He knows what it is like to be a human. He is a living testimony.
THIS IS ANOTHER DAY'S JOURNEY, WE MADE IT AND WE'RE STILL HERE.
BECAUSE HE LIVES WE CAN FACE TOMORROW.
Lets continue to ask for mercy and find grace for our time of need.
Until we meet again - soon.
Hebrew 4: 16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Psalm 89:14
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
When we wonder why bad things happen to good people, us; when we have done all we can to make a stand for God and everything else has failed. Then we can go to God in prayer, with faith and confidence that we may obtain grace and mercy. That He will protect us from evil doers as He promised.
Jesus, our advocate, is always at the right hand of the father pleading our case, and asking for forgiveness for the trespasses we have made against Him and others.
Our protection from the harm and danger we face daily is God's control, under the blood, the Blood of Jesus; because He made a great sacrifice and paid a big price for us, his children. God looked all over and couldn't find nobody to redeem us back to Him. He had so much agape love for us that He gave up His glory for a man's body to die a sinner's death. Our ancestors, parents and siblings couldn't do it.
The Blood of Jesus covers the sin in our life, if we go to God in prayer about them, and turn from our wrong ways.
The anointing will destroy all the yokes and bondages in our life, so that we may be free from sin.
If we have sinned and came short of His glory and want forgiveness, we can still go to God in prayer and ask for forgiveness. He is a very pleasant help in the time of need. He is here to deliver us, according to Jeremiah 1:8.
Jesus knows the heart aches, disappointments and troubles that we have face in life, because He faced them first. After all He was the one crucified for our sins. He was tempted in all ways possible to man, but never sinned. He did it all for you and I. This is why He said, "He will never leave us or forsake us because He knows what it is like to be a human. He is a living testimony.
THIS IS ANOTHER DAY'S JOURNEY, WE MADE IT AND WE'RE STILL HERE.
BECAUSE HE LIVES WE CAN FACE TOMORROW.
Lets continue to ask for mercy and find grace for our time of need.
Until we meet again - soon.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Emulating Jesus
Philippians 2: 2, 5-6
Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
***We are making God happy by having a Christ-like mind, loving one another, and being able to agree and work together in the Lord. Our mission and purpose in life should be to carry out God's work as Jesus, his son did. After all we are his children also, we were bought with a price; the blood He shed on cavalry, and He never said a mumbling word..
Philippians 2: 8, 9-11
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, an given him a name which is above every name.
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth:
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
***God became flesh and walked among us as Jesus Christ. As Jesus, he humbled himself to die on the cross for our sins even though He did not sin. Because of Jesus payment on the cross for our sins, God lifted him up and gave his a mighty name, Jesus. At that name every one will bow of heavenly and earthly things.
Every one will be confessing that Jesus is Lord.
***God mission in our life is much simplier than Jesus and the disciples. They were whipped, thrown in prision pits for days, and maybe executed later.They did as John The Baptist by making the way straighter for us. Our mission is to finish the work they begun, by letting our light shine, lifting Jesus up through His word, and testifying of His goodness; and He will draw all men unto Himself.
Let's continue to imitate Jesus' lifestyle - until we meet again soon.
Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
***We are making God happy by having a Christ-like mind, loving one another, and being able to agree and work together in the Lord. Our mission and purpose in life should be to carry out God's work as Jesus, his son did. After all we are his children also, we were bought with a price; the blood He shed on cavalry, and He never said a mumbling word..
Philippians 2: 8, 9-11
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, an given him a name which is above every name.
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth:
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
***God became flesh and walked among us as Jesus Christ. As Jesus, he humbled himself to die on the cross for our sins even though He did not sin. Because of Jesus payment on the cross for our sins, God lifted him up and gave his a mighty name, Jesus. At that name every one will bow of heavenly and earthly things.
Every one will be confessing that Jesus is Lord.
***God mission in our life is much simplier than Jesus and the disciples. They were whipped, thrown in prision pits for days, and maybe executed later.They did as John The Baptist by making the way straighter for us. Our mission is to finish the work they begun, by letting our light shine, lifting Jesus up through His word, and testifying of His goodness; and He will draw all men unto Himself.
Let's continue to imitate Jesus' lifestyle - until we meet again soon.
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