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The Saints in Houston: theunfetteredpreacher

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The devastation, heartbreak, and sorrow for the people of Houston is felt throughout this great country.

The Cajun and Waco Navies, the first responders, the next door neighbors, friends, strangers…. everyman.

All pulling together, helping one another, working, crying, praying.

A picture of love, in the most trying of times.

Then we have the commentators. Shoes, big buildings not available, Confederate Flags flown by rescuers.

My advice, to all of us who are not there, in the fray….

Pray, send cash to the Salvation Army or the organization of your choice.

Pray, Cry, and Pray some more. Then:

1 Thessalonians: 4:11-12

“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”

Look after your own attitude, heart and mind.

The Lord will deal with those we think are gaming the system.

Not our monkeys or circus….

GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL.

My Story: theunfetteredpreacher

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The Fence:

We had an old wooden fence around our front porch.

The spindles were not all even in its spacing, and our dog had many avenues of escape.

Bette, my sweet wife, wanted the new prefabricated fence.

Prefabricated? Yeah, right,… delivered in pieces… with directions for assembly.

The top picture, was the first to be put together. I was so proud… straight, leval… (pretty work). lol

It took my wives help to fit the spindles into the top rail and connect it to the end posts.

The next step? Turn the corner. The desire? To match the hight of the first piece.

Looks like I was one half inch low…. I didn’t notice at the time. I finished that section. (Again could not have got the top rail on without Bette’s assistance).

Again straight and leval, all the way down the other sections.

So pleased with myself, (and thankful for Bette’s assistance), only the gate left on the far end. I sat in my rocker to admire my fine work.

One word… SATISFACTION. until, … I noticed that second section, at the corner.

Now, I know, it should have been cleaned and painted first. It wasn’t. Nuff said.

No, it was the corner itself.

So proud of it being straight and leval. How did I end up higher than the first section?

I didn’t notice I had not knocked the top rail to the bottom of the clip it hooked to.

So the rest of the fence is higher than the original.

No worries…. I can live with and laugh at my mistakes.

It will still keep the dog inside. (We hope).

It still looks ok.

No the fence really isn’t the point of the story.

The story is the Gospel, Jesus gave us the first section.

Straight, leval, strong and true.

Full of Power to heal the sick, comfort the brokenhearted, to save the lost.

The Church turned the corner. Didn’t notice, we weren’t matched up perfectly.

We had the Word, the promise, the hope of Salvation, of Healing of Love, Peace and Joy.

What’s missing? Power.

The Church, by not matching the plan of Jesus, has lost the Power of His Promise.

Where have we gone wrong?

Like the Jews, before Jesus. We took His Words and added to it.

We added Ceremonies, Rituals, Readings, Order…. theses are all man’s inventions.

Jesus taught, touched, ate and met needs.

The Apostles sang, shared, prayed,taught, touched, ate and met needs.

In one accord…. believing His PROMISES.

We have an order of service, the music minister leads us to the announcements and offering.

Then the Pastor leads us in prayer and readings. If he is any good he teaches and touches the needs of the flock.

The problem is, the Pastor, loves the Lord, but has no inspired word from God.

It is easy to teach and preach. We can do that in our natural man.

To work in the Power of God, takes the Spiritual Man.

A man who doesn’t just read and study the Word, but believes and acts on it also.

We must lay hands on the sick, if we expect the Lord to work through us.

We must not give excuses, if we do not see results. According to our Faith and the Faith of the one in need…. so be it.

SAINTS, EXPECT THE WORD TO BE TRUE.

IT IS TRUE. THAT WE DO NOT SEE IT WORKING, IS OUR PROBLEM NOT HIS.

BELIEVE AND RECEIVE.

Build yourself by the renewing of your mind, studying to show yourself approved, recognizing and acting on the Revelation you will receive as you determine to draw closer to God.

Know the power of His Resurrection, the fellowship of His Sufferings, be Conformed to His Image.

Take up His Yoke. Walk with Him.

Build His Church.

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Does it concern you?

That the SYMBOLS OF HATE…. KKK, WHITE SUPREMACY…. Confederate Flags and Statues…. ECT….

Are considered worse than the actual HATE AND VIOLENCE OF THE ANTIFA AND BLACK LIVES MATTER?

Wake up, America!!!

The Uninspired Word of Man: theunfetteredpreacher

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I am frustrated, distressed, and dismayed.

How is it, that so many of God’s people, believe their Denominations teaching over the Word of God.

If Martin Luther had not accepted the revelation of Faith over Works, we would all be Catholics.

Calvin and the Wesley brothers, discovered, and accepted more Truth, then those who came before.

Yet, there are still Catholics, Baptists and Methodists today. Still following the dead Founders of their Denominations.

“The Truth has been found, long live this Truth. All has been revealed.”

The problem is, there is more to be revealed to those who seek Him.

We have a number of Preachers who are Preaching the Uninspired Word of Man, instead of the INSPIRED WORD OF GOD.

How do we know the difference?

Job 32:8
“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.”

2 Timothy 3:16
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”

I have been in this Methodist Church for 7 or 8 years. I have heard 1 Corinthians 13, preached 4-6 times,

The only mention of Chapters, 12 and 14, have been taught by me.

Pentecost happens but no mention of all speaking in tongues. No understanding the difference of Tongues and Interpretation and our Prayer Language.

If it isn’t in the Denominations Lexicon, it isn’t important.

The Lord is bigger than our Denominational beliefs, understanding.

The Bible is full of unrevealed secrets, waiting for whosoever will seek Him.

The Lord wants His Power and Anointing known.

Acts 10:38
“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.”

When God is with us, there should be signs and wonders, even miracles following.

Hebrews 1:9
“Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”

We like Jesus should be walking, living in the Anointing.

Mark 16:20
“And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”

Acts 15:32
“And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.”

Acts 5:12
“And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.”

John 14:11-14

“Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.”

Saints, we should be in a living Church, a Church that experiences the Power and Anointing of God.

If you don’t see that in your Church, at least seek for it in your life.

Jesus used, signs and wonders and miracles to draw all men to Himself.

Why do we think our Uninspired Words will draw men?

We NEED THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD, THE ANOINTING OF GOD. SIGNS, WONDERS AND MIRACLES….. to do the WORK OF GOD.

Do not settle for:

2 Timothy 3:5
“Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.”

According to YOUR FAITH.

Bette’s eclipse

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Bette’s FB Post of eclipse trip.

In our area of eastern NC the coverage of the sun was 93%, and I thought it might be an interesting experience. My husband and I, though – flying by the seats of our pants – decided quickly Monday morning and were in the car headed towards totality within one hour. The eclipse had started by the time we pulled off I 95 and into an impromptu spot and watched with the people gathered there. And it was interesting…until it became AWESOME. Seeing the changes above and feeling the effects of darkness falling suddenly was great, but to see the magnificence of the totally eclipsed sun…the corona…the diamond ring…nothing compares. It still takes my breath away. Solar eclipse chasers – you made me want to do this! Thank you ever so much!

She is quite impressed, so am I.

God is Great.

To the moon,…Bette – theunfetteredpreacher

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This story starts with a phone call, several months ago.

Bette’s sister Eunice’s, two adult sons, (Carl and Andrew), wanted to know if we could stand some company this summer.

We in NC, were closer to the path of totality, then they were in Minnesota.

They thought they could kill two birds, with one stone. (A visit and the once in a lifetime experience).

Wonderful, come on down. Then their parents, Eunice and Roger would come with them. Now you’re talking…. We could not wait to see them

Two weeks ago, we heard they were going to watch the Eclipse in Nebraska, then come to NC. Still wonderful, can not wait.

Then I found out my sweet wife Bette, bought 8 pair solar glasses. She told me, the path of totality was only 150 miles south of us.

She wanted to see it.

We talked it over, I convinced her that a 6 to 12 hour drive in the car, (we would have to leave home at six am), for two minutes of viewing, was just silly.

I was sure she saw and agreed with me. Case settled.

8/21/17, woke at 7:30, saw my wifes face.

“Would you like to try to catch it?”

The sun shown, from her eyes. We left at 8:30, sure we were going to miss it.

We saw it, the diamond burst was at 2 o’clock though.

We didn’t get any pictures except this selfie as light was coming back.

The joy in her face was worth the twelve plus hours in the car, for two minutes of darkness.

The Ministry Years: The final recorded Miracles: theunfetteredpreacher

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The final reported Miracles of the Risen Savior.

We should keeps our eyes, ears, hearts and minds open to the possibility of seeing Him ourselves.

Luke 24

two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus,

Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.

their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.

the eleven gathered together,

as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations

it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

Matthew 28

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

John 20,21

Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.

After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias;

many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Mark 16

After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.

Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.

he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

“they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.“

The Word confirmed, with signs and wonders following.

Lord, please confirm Your Word. Amen

The Ministry Years: -41st Miracle – The Resurrected Christ – theunfetteredpreacher

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The women who had “departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.”

Had left Mary Magdalene behind weeping.

She was rewarded by seeing the Risen, not yet Resurrected Jesus. She could not touch Him, yet before the others could get to town.

He had traveled to heaven:

Psalm 2:7 (KJV)

“I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.”

Acts 13:33
“God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.”

Hebrews 1:5
“For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?”

Hebrews 4:7-11 (KJV)

“Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.

There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.

For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.”

Hebrews 5:5
“So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.”

1 John 4:9
“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.”

When Christ completed His mission, to die for our sins. When He returned to the Father, He received His Resurrected Body and became, THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON.

It was after this, He met the women fleeing to town, to announce His Resurrection.

They were able to touch Him. “As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.”

The only begotten Son, had completed His task, the world through Him could be Saved.

As you read on, we find the lies begin.

Matthew 28:1-15 (KJV)
“In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail.
And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.”

The Ministry Years: Miracle 38. – – theunfetteredpreacher

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Luke 22:48-54 (KJV)

The healing of the servant of the high priests ear.

No muss, no fuss, He reached out and touched. Why do we have such a hard time, accepting the promise of our doing the same?

We no longer  believe like a little child, knowing our needs and desires are met.

Just a touch from Jesus, saves, heals, sets free, comforts, gives peace, joy, and love.

Accept Him and His Gifts today.

Don’t be like Peter.

 

Luke 22:48-54 (KJV)

48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off.

Boiled Over: theunfetteredpreacher

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White Supremacy, white privilege, Black Lives Matter, Antifa, KKK, Black Panthers…ect, ect, ect…..

All groups full of hate.

What to do? Have we strayed so far from God, we are doomed?

Has the Godless left won?

Is our youth, so intellectually challenged, that they do not recognize how foolish it is to try to erase history?

Our esteemed Governor, Roy Cooper has jumped on the band wagon, he would remove all the Confederate Statues to museums….

STOP THIS MADNESS…. STOP IT, STOP IT, STOP IT….

You cannot change history. If you forget it, you are bound to repeat it.

There is much in my life, I am ashamed of.   There is much, I wish,  that I never had thought of doing, never mind having done.

But, it is done.  I was a fool, who did foolish things that hurt others and myself.  I am sorry for my failures, my mistakes, my SINS.

They happened.  I cannot deny them.  They are part of my History.  A History that cannot be changed.

It can only be regretted, repented of, and denied the opportunity to occur again.

A changed heart and mind are required.

Why are we so offended by inanimate objects?

While we are not offended, by the  disregard of our laws?  Public property, destroyed,  of thinking, if we do not see it, it never happened.

Pulling down statutes,  does not erase the truth they represent.

Quit acting like ignorant 14th century people.

We must learn from our past.  Make a better future.

Quit repeating the horrors we are trying to erase.

Lord, come soon.   Amen

The Ministry Years: Miracle 37 -perfected praise- theunfetteredpreacher

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Matthew 21:12-16. (KJV)

The cleansing of the Temple,  my house is a house of prayer, not a den of thieves.

In the midst, of throwing out the thieves, He found those needing a touch from Him.

“The blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.”

The scribes and priests,  saw this… and were displeased.    Why?

They were not the center of attention.   Jesus, went about doing good, free, for real.  The religious were not happy.

Those He touched, lifted praise to the King.  We need to lift praise, accept His touch, share His love.

Perfect Praise, is  realizing, His Power and Love.

 

12 And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,

13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.

15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were sore displeased,

16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

the things which we have seen and heard: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station

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“For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”  Acts 4:20

Peter and John in the Power of the Holy Spirit and in the Name of Jesus, had healed the lame man at the gate beautiful.

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            (Is anything to hard for Our God?)

“By the Name of Jesus”

5,000 were added to the church because of this miracle.  Peter and John were commanded not to teach, preach or speak of Christ.  Their answer:

“But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.  For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”

Wouldn’t it be nice to see 5,000 added to the church at one time?  Or experiencing:  “the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”

Most of our churches are seeing a decline in attendance….not an increase.  Why?

Has the Name of Jesus become of none effect?  We pray in Jesus Name, but few are touched.  (Yes, we see some miracles, but anything note worthy)?  Not really.

How dare I say this?

Look at the church, are any being added?
Do you see 5,000?   What is the problem?

There are hundreds of verses in the Word that tell us Jesus and His Disciples healed all maner of sickness, it even states they healed all that were sick.

“We” tell folks not to bring their colds to church because others will be infected.  

WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!!!      .

1 Corinthians 12:28
“And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.”

Apostles, Prophets and Teachers we have plenty.  It is relatively easy to study the Word and share.  Especially if there is a spot light. (for some).

Even helps and governments are easy slots to fill….

1 Corinthians 12:30
“Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?”

NO, NONE, NOBODY…”THOSE THINGS PASSED AWAY WITH THE APOSTLES.”

Why do we have the others then…everything should have passed if some have.

No, this kind comes by prayer and fasting.

It’s easy to talk, harder to walk, in the Power of the Holy Spirit. 

Too many say, “If God wants me to speak in tongues, interpret, or heal the sick, He will give me those gifts.”

HORSE FEATHERS!!!!!!!

You were saved because you asked Him to forgive you, to become Your Lord and Savior.

He doesn’t behave any differently with the Gifts of the Spirit.  We must ask if we expect to receive.

We must be trust worthy if we expect Him to trust us with His Power.  We are not. 

We don’t press into the Holy of Holies.  Seek Him and expect to receive the FAITH, to walk in His Grace.

When we fast and pray, do so just seeking more of Jesus in your life.  More Jesus in your charactor, actions, thoughts, speech.

We must become more like Jesus, crucify our old, (natural), man and let Jesus lead, guide and direct our lives.

At one point in my walk, I failed the trust worthy test.  I am determined to earn back that trust.

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Lord, let this old, broken down Holy Spirit dispenser, fulfill Your promise to Your church.

I will become a man the Lord can use in this world today as He used the Disciples in days if old.

Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever.  Amen

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Behold, I am he whom ye seek: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station

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“Behold, I am he whom ye seek:  what is the cause wherefore ye are come?”

Who do you seek? 

Seeking Jesus, they were led to Peter, to  hear the Word.

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If the Lord sent seekers to you,  could you explain your faith? 

Lead them to Jesus?

1 Peter 3:15   
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”

Are we ready?

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The promise of “whosoever”: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station

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The promise of “whosoever”.

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John 3:15-17
King James Version (KJV)
“That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

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.

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”

An absolutely wonderful promise.  I have always loved that word, “whosoever”.  It means you and I and anyone, who accepts Him as Lord and Savior. 

We should not perish, but have eternal life.

Wonderful, except….(why “should”)?

Should:
used in auxiliary function to express what is probable or expected
(auxiliary:  adjective
: available to provide extra help, power, etc., when it is needed)  (Webster)

That should be, is a lot diferent from will be. Couple that with “might be saved”  and it should cause us to rethink what we know as truth.

John 3:16
The foundation of Evangelical belief.  (We act like it says will not perish and will be saved).

Does it mean what we have thought all this time?   That should and might, ought to make us realize that:

Jesus did the work, we can and should be saved from sin and death, but it is all up to us, to accept His sacrifice and walk in His Grace.   

It isn’t a given, what we (whosoever), do with that promise is the key.

Are you walking in the light? (The Spirit, the way,  the truth?  Have you put on His yoke?)

Are you living His new commandment?  Do we love one another?  Or just tolerate each other and their views?

If you look in your concordance for “whosoever”, we find most of the time it is used, it is speaking of those who sin, (miss the mark), do something they shouldn’t have.

Whosoever seems to usually end up dead.

What does this mean to me?  

We all have a shot at Salvation, it is available, it is promised, and it is a simple blessing to acquire.

We must learn to walk in it.  He died for us because He loves us.  We must love Him, by serving.

Colossians 4:5
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”

Walking with Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.

Wide is the way and narrow is the gate…..that “should and might“….ought to make us think.

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We have the structure…(rituals, forms, traditions).  Do we allow the Spirit to lead?

Lord, help us to be open to Your guidance and love.  Help us to follow You through the narrow gate.

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thy words be true: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station

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2 Samuel 7
“28 And now, O Lord God, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:”

At this time the Ark of God was still residing in a tent.  David had wanted to build the Lord a house.

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The Lord would not allow it, but He promised to build David an everlasting house. (family). 

Jesus was born from the family line of David.

In Davids prayer of praise and thanksgiving we find verse 28.  David acknowledges who and what God will do.

“You are God, Your words are true, You have promised me good things….because I am Your Servant.”

Gods words are true, He is God, He has given us many wonderful promises. 

How many do we realize?   Not as many as He promised. 

Why?

David was a true servant of the Lord.  A love slave, who knew how to sing, pray, praise, honor and obey the Lord.

We are promised so much in the Word.  From the peace that passes understanding to joy unspeakable, full of glory.

From healing the sick to raising the dead.  From being the head, to receiving a crown. 

Blessings here on earth now, to our homes in heaven.

All these promises are true.  Are we true Servants, (love slaves), of the Lord?

We must learn to yearn to be His, desire to be holy, spotless, perfect in our love, if not our lives. 

Our old man refuses to stay dead,  we sin, we miss the mark, we disappoint each other and ourselves.

As long as we take responsibility for our actions and ask forgiveness, He is Faithful and just to both Forgive and Forget.

We are the Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, as long as we remain under the covering of His blood.

Become a love slave.  Read, Meditate on all the Word of God.

Jesus freed us from the law, but not from the Blessings of Holiness, Trust, Obedience.

He didn’t relieve us the Blessings of Praise, Prayer or Fellowship with the the Lord.

He just made it more Personel, Easy, Fruitful.

Learn to sing the Word to the Lord, from the writings of Moses to John, there is plenty to sing, praise and pray.

Find the scriptures that speak to you today.  They are there for the Strength, Forgiveness, Hope, Direction, Comfort….whatever, whosoever (you and me), needs.

God is there.  His promises are true.  He has Goodness and Good things for those who are true Servants of His.

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Lord, help us to be love slaves of You.  Amen.

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But because the Lord loved you: The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station

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Deuteronomy 7:8a
“But because the Lord loved you,” 

A simple truth.

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He sent His Son, not to condemn, but to save the world.

A simple truth.

We are called to share with a lost and dying world.

A simple truth.

Jesus and His love.

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