SCRIP-BITS

Revelation 3:20.    Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come into him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
 
Oh Friends, how is your journey; your earthly journey that is? I know for many of us it’s rough and tough, but please look on the bright side. This earthly existence is only temporary, and as Christ’s followers, we’re headed for a wonderful life throughout eternity, if we only hang in sincerely and walk down here with Jesus; our Guide, Leader, Saviour, Advocate, Prince of Peace, etc. etc. Wow! With a Being so strong and versatile working on our behalf, there’s no need to fear whatever happens to us down here on this often hellish earth. Just remember that Jesus is our end all and be all! With Him, there’s salvation and life everlasting! Without Him, there’s nothing; nothing but death and eternal separation! So please choose salvation and eternal life because that’s the only wise choice. Don’t be fooled by the bright, glittering promises of Lucifer and his evil henchmen, because they involve trickery, sleight of hand, and their rewards are mere baubles; worldly stuff that lose their value, that rot and disintegrate. And in Hades, where those evil folk will end up, there’s only death and eternal damnation. Please my people, please remember that the choices we make here on earth determine the outcome of our eternal existence. So it’s of the utmost importance to make the right decision now. And what’s the right decision, the right choice? And all God’s people, without hesitation, declared in perfect harmony: ‘Jesus! Choose Jesus, for He’s the truth, the light and the way. No one comes to the Father but by Him.’  Yes Friends, that’s the correct answer to the million-dollar question! Or as Sherlock Holmes, that wise detective, would no doubt have said to his close friend: ‘Elementary, my dear Watson!’ (smile) And when one considers all the pros and cons, the choice is simple and elementary. So I sincerely hope that you and yours, like me and mine, have found, or will soon find an everlasting relationship with our Saviour; the Son of God who became man to sacrifice His life, pay an exorbitant price with His precious blood for our horrendous sins against Almighty God. No other supposed deity has done, can do, or will ever do what He’s done. And though the earthly times are hard and painful, when we rest under the LOVING and grace-giving shadow of His wings, we are enabled to handle those trials and tribulations without too much hand wringing and heart failing. Oh people, that’s the great benefit of hooking up with Jesus! He’s always around; always there to lend a helping hand; He’ll never let you down. Now He might not pull you out of the fire or the lion’s den, but He’ll surely enable you to pass through them with negligible bad effects. In fact, like iron strengthens iron, those troubles will strengthen you, and you’ll come out stronger on the other side. Please remember and stand on this most awesome promise of our God. ‘Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon (scorch) thee. For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee (in thy place).’ (Is.43:1-3) Yes my brethren, that’s how much the Lord our God LOVES us. He’s already put everything in place for us, done His part. It’s now left for us to do ours. And that’s to stand strong on His promises, be obedient to His will, and have a right and personal relationship with Him. That’s all He asks of us; have faith, live in a manner that glorifies Him, and communicate with Him on a regular basis. Now that’s not so hard to do, is it? And the wonderful thing about our God is that whatever He requires of us, He also gives us the tools, the wherewithal to accomplish it. No other deity does that. By now you have seen the many wonderful benefits of following Jesus and the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, for there’s no one, or nothing as magnificent and magnanimous as the Holy Trinity. They are indeed special my brethren. But you won’t know, can’t experience that wonderful feeling of peace and calm that they engender in our spirit, in all walks of life, until you embrace them wholeheartedly, surrender to their easy yoke and light burden. Hear this great invitation, the greatest that’s ever been offered: ‘Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of (from) me; for I am meek (gentle and humble) and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’ (Matt.11:29-30) Oh my people that’s the best offer we’ll ever receive in this life, so please lets accept it with the same generosity with which it’s been offered nuh. Jesus has already died, risen from the dead and ascended to heaven. So it’s a done deal! All we have to do is reach out in faith and accept the offer. It’s the best and wisest contract we’ll ever enter into. So I implore us, that if we should hear His voice calling our name today, please; ‘Harden not your heart, as in the provocation (rebellion), and as in the day of temptation (trial or testing) in the wilderness: When your fathers tempted (tried) me, proved me, and saw my work.’ (Ps.95:8-9) Let’s not be as obstinate, stubborn and rebellious as those Israelites, but joyfully accept the Lord’s most gracious offer, and live contentedly in Him. Much LOVE!…behold…I stand at the door, and knock…if any man hear my voice…and open the door…I will come in to him…and will sup (dine) with him…and he with me…