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OUR GOOD SHEPHERD - Subscribe
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"I am the Good Shepherd" (John 10:11). In today's Gospel Lesson, Jesus identifies Himself as the "Good Shepherd." The "Good Shepherd is one who lays down His life for His sheep" (Jn. 10:11). Jesus is the Good Shepherd and we are the flock. And the most beautiful thing about this relationship is that the Good Shepherd has promised unconditionally, never to abandon us -- even after years and years of all that snoring, so to speak. Even though we may stray from the Good Shepherd, He remains with us and for us. He keeps on calling us into an enduring union with Himself. Follow Me is His standing invitation. Reflection: In the Scripture Jesus identifies Himself as the "Good Shepherd." The Good Shepherd is one who lays down His life for His Sheep. What I really like about this concept is that Jesus "the Good Shepherd" will never abandon us. I'm part of the Good Shepherds flock and Jesus has promised unconditional love, He will not abandon us. I need that! It is so hard for me to believe that all the dumb stuff that I have done in my life, all the wrong decisions, all the times that I have not even thought about my God, Jesus is there for me, and I promise He is there for you. He wants a relationship with us, Jesus Christ laid down His life on the cross for us. As our Good Shepherd He died for us. And through His death and resurrection we will live forever. You see there is a difference in my life. I now go to the Good Shepherd before I make decisions, and you know something He is always there for me. God has a standing invitation for you and me "Follow Me", TRY IT YOU'LL LIKE IT! Prayer: Oh Mighty Good Shepherd, thank you for Your unconditional love, thank you for Your protection, thank you for being there. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD. In Jesus Name Amen. |
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WHAT HOPE DO I HAVE TO FACE EVIL? 1/19/2011 05:56 - Subscribe
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God will guard you from the evil one Scripture: In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord. He was seated on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. Hovering around him were mighty seraphim, each with six wings.…In a great chorus they sang, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty! The whole earth is filled with his glory!" Isaiah 6:1-4 NLT Reflection: Lead on, O King eternal, Till sin's fierce war shall cease, And holiness shall whisper The sweet amen of peace. For not with swords' loud clashing, Nor roll of stirring drums, With deeds of love and mercy The heavenly kingdom comes. Ernest Warburton Shurtleff The day of march has come In 1887, Ernest Shurtleff was about to graduate from Andover Seminary. Ernest wrote a hymn for the entire graduating class to sing. He told his fellow seminarians, "We've been spending days of preparation here at seminary. Now the day of march has come, and we must go out to follow the leadership of the King of kings, to conquer the world under His banner." Thus, "Lead On, O King Eternal" was written for a seminary graduating class. Our commencements are not always so dramatic, but there is no reason our eternal King cannot open a new door for us today. We can step out and march under His banner, "not with fears, for gladness breaks like morning where'er [His] face appears." From The One Year Book of Hymns (Tyndale House) |
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WALK WITH GOD! 1/22/2011 11:40 - Subscribe
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Scripture: Micah 6:8 (New International Version, ©2010) 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly[a] with your God. Reflection: Walking with God is not an easy thing to do. When you walk with God it can be the most challenging, most confusing, most amazing, most intense, most powerful thing you can do. You know why? Because you're not in control of it, but at the same you get to make decisions. It's like coming to a fork in the road, do you go left or right? I think I'm going left. Well if you ask God and He says, " Let's go left," you walk left. But at the same time you don't know what's going to happen when you walk that direction. The difference is you are now walking with God, and He knows what's going to happen. AND HE IS THERE FOR YOU! THEN, FOR BEST RESULTS "WALK WITH GOD! |
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RECALL NOTICE 1/25/2011 07:49 - Subscribe
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Subject: Recall Notice Never heard it put quite like this before RECALL NOTICE: The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed "Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality," or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed. Some of the symptoms include: 1. Loss of direction 2. Foul vocal emissions 3. Amnesia of origin 4. Lack of peace and joy 5. Selfish or violent behavior 6. Depression or confusion in the mental component 7. Fearfulness 8. Idolatry 9. Rebellion The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor fault for this defect, is providing factory- authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect. The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required. The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R. Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician,Jesus, into the heart component. No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with: 1. Love 2. Joy 3. Peace 4. Patience 5. Kindness 6. Goodness 7. Faithfulness 8. Gentleness 9. Self control Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes. WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus. DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility. Thank you for your attention! GOD P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by 'Knee mail'! |