Today’s Scrip-Bit 27 March 2010 Psalm 1:1‏

27 Mar 2010 Leave a comment

by randyobrien50 in Inspirational Living

Psalm 1:1     Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, not sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

 

Ah Friends, Lent is almost over, which means that Easter is near; that most important time in the history of Christianity. It’s when our faith was born, through Jesus’ death, resurrection and ascension. Those are the three main pillars on which our faith is based. Because Jesus experienced them as a human being, we too can expect to go through them and come out on the other side in glory. But even before Jesus came, righteousness was a much sought after attribute. A good title for Psalm 1 is, ‘Blessed are the righteous.’ In other words, a special kind of person, the righteous, is looked upon with great favour by our God. The Psalmist admits this when he staunchly declares: ‘Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.’ That’s so true my Friends! The Lord God Jehovah bestows special favour on those who don’t have wicked attitudes or intentions, who don’t deal with the wicked or let their evil deeds influence them. And the wisest one, Cousin Sol, saw it fit to put a very early warning in Proverbs. ‘My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not…My son, walk thou not in the way with them; refrain (keep) thy foot from their path: For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.’ (Prov.1:10,15-16) That’s very wise advice Friends, advice we should impart to our children as early as possible. Sol considered it so important that he repeated it later on. ‘Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it (do not travel on it), turn from it and pass away.’ (Prov.4:15-16) Yes my people, the righteous and just God we serve takes a very dim view of His supposed followers engaging in evil deeds and harbouring evil in their hearts. And when Bruh David cried out to the Lord to examine and prove him, he made it a point to say: ‘I have not sat with vain (idolatrous) persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers (hypocrites). I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.’ (Ps.26:4-5) Oh my brethren, we ought to feel the same way about evil and evildoers although our world seems to be populated with a great number of them. Not only are they plentiful, they also appear to be prosperous. But Friends, please don’t be enticed by their earthly prosperity gained through unrighteousness, for it will not last. Remember, easy come, easy go. The Psalmist goes on to say: ‘The ungodly are not so (prosperous): but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgement, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.’ (Ps.1:4-5) Please believe that Friends, the ungodly is not worth more than the chaff, the outer, useless husk, and his destiny is serious condemnation at the judgment day. Meanwhile, Jesus refers to righteousness twice in the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount. ‘Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled…Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’ (Mat.5:6,10)  That means those of us who truly want to be righteous and actively seek to be, will find it, will be filled with it. And those who are persecuted for trying to be righteous will indeed inherit eternity in heaven. So if we want to be true believers in Jesus and have everlasting life with Him, then it’s absolutely necessary that we seek righteousness. And how do we do that? The Psalmist offers some insight into it. ‘But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate (ponder, study) day and night.’ (Ps.1:2) True words Friends, very true words! The man who seeks righteousness delights himself in God’s word; reads and studies it regularly and most importantly lives by it. It is his guide for daily living in this ungodly world. And yuh know what mih people, for pursuing  righteousness, trying to live a good, clean, decent, believing life, our God blesses, rewards us. ‘And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers (channels) of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.’ (Ps.1:3) And all God’s people joyfully sang out: ‘All praise and thanks to Almighty God, for He has kept his promise and blessed the righteous with prosperity. Hallelujah! Amen.’ Yes Friends, it’s a generous, LOVING God we serve, but He detests evil and those who commit and profit from it, and though they seem prosperous and powerful here on earth, when the day of judgement comes, they will be judged harshly. So please don’t let their worldly treasures elicit envy or jealousy in your heart and thus lead you into doing evil; instead, seek righteousness all the days of your life, so that your rewards will be great in heaven. It’s the most sensible way to live this earthly life. Much LOVE!…ungodliness brings punishment…righteousness powers blessings…

 

Today’s Scrip-Bit 26 March 2010 1 Corinthians 2:5‏

26 Mar 2010 Leave a comment

by randyobrien50 in Inspirational Living

1 Corinthians 2:5     That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
 
Oh Friends, I know that many of you are singing the TGIF (thank God it’s Friday) song, and imagining yourselves partying and having a good time on the weekend. But please, don’t forget it’s also Sabbath time; time for rest, renewal and fellowship, so that you can go back out strong to fight the enemy on Monday. That means we need to bring some balance to our lives between partying, resting and worshipping. End of sermon for today. (smile) Turning to the Bit, which has Bruh Paul telling the Corinthians that when he first explained the gospel to them, he didn’t come with any fancy words, philosophical ploys or great oratory, but came ‘declaring unto you the testimony of God.’ (1 Cor.2:1) It wasn’t his testimony, but God’s testimony of Himself, referring to the Cross of Jesus. ‘For I determined not to know anything among you, save (except) Jesus Christ, and him crucified.’ (1 Cor.2:2) According to the scholars, this implies that Bruh Paul worked on his approach before hand and resolved not to use his pretty words or high philosophy on the Corinthians, but just to explain Christ crucified in a simple, down to earth manner. And yuh know what Friends? That’s always the best way to explain Christ, for He was a simple, down to earth man who never had much use for great oratory and high philosophy since His ministry was basically among the ordinary, common folk, and you can’t go spouting big words and complicated thoughts to them and expect them to understand. I guess Bruh Paul’s down to earth talk was also partly due to his emotionally and physically strenuous journey. He went through regions like Phrygia, and Galatia, then the Spirit led him into Macedonia, stopping at venues like Troas, being imprisoned and beaten with Silas at Philippi, (Acts 16:23) where he stopped the jailer from committing suicide after the prison doors were miraculously opened by a great earthquake, and then he converted the jailer and his family. (Acts 16:25-34) More awesome drama from the Great Dramatist! Bruh Paul and Silas then moved on to Thessalonica, where he caused a big uproar. What else is new eh? The same thing happened in Berea, but they listened to him a little closer in Athens since they spent most of their time trying to learn about all the new happenings. (Acts 17) So by the time Bruh Paul reached Corinth, he must have been a sad mess, totally worn out, possibly lacking the energy even if he wanted to be highfalutin. As he admits: ‘And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing (persuasive) words of man’s wisdom, but in the demonstration of the Spirit and of power.’ (1 Cor.2:3-4) The scholars claim that Bruh Paul’s mention of the Spirit here is important because the Corinthians seemed to think they knew more about the Spirit than the other churches, since they might have had previous experience with it. In any case, Bruh Paul chose to be down to earth and humble, so ‘That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.’ Bravo Bruh Paul! He didn’t want them to be carried away by his wisdom and oratorical skill, but rather be moved by the unadulterated Word, the wisdom of God. Friends, that’s how we need to hear the Word and also pass it on; in simple, unadorned language, so please be careful of those who are wont to teach and/or preach with big words and much unnecessary talk. Present company excluded of course. (smile) My brethren, if there’s one thing Bruh Paul lived on and died for was the power of the gospel. ‘For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (Gentile). (Rom.1:16) And that’s the living truth people! The gospel is packed full of power because it’s the Word of God, God’s wisdom, that takes us from sinners to saints, all the way from the depths of Hades to the heights of Heaven. So how can it be other than powerful if it does such amazing things eh? Consequently Friends, we need to take personal inventory to ensure that we’re not allowing our faith to be placed in the wisdom of man, rather than in the power of God, for if we are, then things will be truly sad with us. Hear Bruh Paul’s reasoning: ‘Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect (mature): yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes (rulers) of this world (age), that come to nought (nothing). But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew, for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.’ (1 Cor.2:6-8) Yes Friends, the wisdom of this world is man’s which generally comes to nothing, and often dies with him, while that of God lives on forever. Oh my people, in today’s scary world we desperately need to hear, accept, dwell on and live through the wisdom of God, for it’s only with that unbeatable support can we hope to even survive, much less thrive in the ungodliness that surrounds us. As Bruh Paul wrote to the Thessalonians: ‘For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit.’ (1 Thess.1:5-6) Even so must we Friends, receive the Word with the power of the Holy Spirit, and hold on to it with much assurance and faith, believing that it will truly take us through whatever problems we encounter along life’s rocky road. It’s why the Lord staged His big, dramatic plan; had Christ die for us, then send the Holy Spirit to lead, guide and protect us. Please, don’t let Christ’s sacrifice go to waste by not accepting Him as your Lord and Saviour and living a life to please Him. It’s the only way to salvation. Much LOVE!…who else has their God dwelling in them…only the followers of Christ…

Today’s Scrip-Bit 25 March 2010 Isaiah 53:1‏

25 Mar 2010 Leave a comment

by randyobrien50 in Inspirational Living

Isaiah 53:1     Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?
 
Oh Friends, the prophecy of Isaiah, re Jesus and his ‘sufferation’ continues. But first, let me apologize for a mistake yesterday. Bruh Paul’s mention of Jesus as a high priest that could empathize with our misery is found in Hebrews 4:15, not 5:15, as I wrote. Please forgive the ole fella for he’s only human, plus he’s getting on in age, so these errors are likely to happen. (smile) And now, here’s a wise and true quote that Christopher Robin allegedly told Winnie the Pooh. ‘You are braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.’ And that’s no lie my people! Have you ever noticed that in spite of the initial worry, agony, fear and trepidation we feel when confronted with difficult situations, that once we settle down and sincerely apply our hearts and minds to the particular task, that we usually resolve it with much less difficulty than originally feared? That’s because on the surface, at first glance, all problems appear more difficult than they truly are. It just seems to be a human trait to jump straight to the worst case scenario before even considering the problem. Now that’s not a sensible way to operate since it unnecessarily increases our fear and anxiety, and consequently our stress level, which breaks down our ability to handle the problem. Yes Friends, thinking the worst causes us to lose energy before we’ve even started. So, from now on, when problems confront us, let’s promise to take a breather and remind ourselves that ‘I am braver than I believe, stronger than I seem, and smarter than I think, and I will not allow this problem, or any other, to deter me from my God given destiny.’ Then unleash a full frontal attack on the problem. You’ll be surprised at how capably you’ll handle it. But moving on to the Bit, yesterday we ended in the middle of verse 3, where Isaiah was bemoaning the way we’d treat Jesus when He finally came; ‘despised, rejected, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief.’ Now here’s the next part: ‘..and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.’ (Is.53:3) Oh Friends, can we get a better foretelling than that? I doubt it. Because of that severe personal torment that Jesus suffered, both emotional and physical; His agonizing in the Garden of Gethsemane, His bruised and battered face, the unmerciful scourging, and finally the cruel and tortuous crucifixion, people surely seemed to hide their faces. They were either unnerved by the sight, couldn’t handle the abuse, or they didn’t want to get involved for fear of suffering similar agony. But the people of Jesus’ time surely despised Him and held Him in low esteem, did not regard Him highly at all, saw Him as a common rabble rouser, a fraud, a con artist. As John so rightly puts it: ‘He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not.’ (John 1:10-11) Sadly though Friends, two thousand years later, many people still hold our wonderful Lord and Saviour in rather low esteem, even contempt. They consider Him a nonentity, of no importance in this technological, scientific world, and rudely ridicule His Holy Name when He’s the most important person that ever walked this earth. Why is He so important? Because ‘Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.’ (Is.53:4) Yes Friends, Jesus did bare our sicknesses and carry our pains, but for all that we simply reckoned that He was struck down by God, judged and punished. But the truth of the matter is, ‘He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him: and with his stripes we are healed.’ (Is.53:5) Oh my people, for that we should be shouting ‘Glory Hallelujah!’ For Jesus did nothing whatsoever to deserve such unjust, savage punishment. He did it all for us. ‘Praise His Holy Name!’ He was pierced through for our sins, crushed for our moral laxity, the chastisement, or discipline and correction meant to give us peace was laid on Him, and by the awful, cruel blows He received, our sinful souls were healed. Oh mih breddren, how then, can we in all good  conscience disrespectfully write off or not highly consider a man who did so much for us eh? It’s both mind boggling and terribly ungrateful that we don’t hold Him in the highest state of appreciation, adoration and LOVE! Consider Bruh Paul’s words. ‘…if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; who was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification.’ (Rom.4:24-25) That means everything He suffered was on our behalf. And it’s only fitting that we end with the words of Peter, who witnessed all Jesus’ suffering. ‘For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow in his steps. Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again (in return); when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: By whose stripes ye were healed. For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop (overseer) of your souls.’ (1 Pet.2:21-25) My people, on the basis of all that Jesus did for us, and is still doing, let’s not belittle or take Him for granted. Instead, let’s put Him on the highest and brightest pedestal available, show Him proper respect and gratitude. Let’s not be numbered amongst the foolish and obtuse who saw Him suffer for them, yet refused to believe. Let’s make Jesus our be all and end all! That’s the only wise thing to do. Much LOVE!…oh what sacrifices our Saviour made for us…He paid the price for our sin…that only He could pay…
 

Today’s Scrip-Bit 24 March 2010 Isaiah 53:1‏

24 Mar 2010 Leave a comment

by randyobrien50 in Inspirational Living

Isaiah 53:1     Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed.
 
Ahoy there me fine Friends on this good ship of faith, Christianity! (smile) Yes my people, we have indeed embarked on a voyage of trust, faith, hope, belief and surrender on an excellent sailing ship, whose Captain and helmsman is Jesus. Some days the seas are rough and stormy, but He keeps the ship on an even keel, keeps it from floundering in the billows with His strong hand and vast experience, until the calm eventually returns. And when there is no wind to boost the sails, He keeps the vessel from drifting idly, again through His unique and incomparable seaman skills. So in essence, whatever the nature of our voyage, be it rough or smooth, our master helmsman is able to carry us safely. Please give Him some thanks and praise for that my Friends, because ONLY He can accomplish that arduous task successfully. And please let us not be like the generations of old, who forced Isaiah to ask, sort of tongue in cheek: ‘Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?’ According to the scholars, he’s not so much asking a question as exclaiming it. He’s calling attention to the lack of faith generally found in his world, even from the time of the earlier prophets. Oh Friends, the same thing can be said of our time: ‘Who hath believed our report?’ Unfortunately, not as many as expected. Why? Because ‘the root of Jesse, my servant’ that Isaiah prophesied of, came before our time and fulfilled all the olden prophesies, yet we believe not. Again I ask, why? At least in Isaiah’s time there could have been some legitimate doubts about his prophecies, but not so us, who have full proof and validation of them all. ‘For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.’ (Is.53:2) And so it came to pass my brethren. Our Lord and Saviour Jesus grew up as a young suckling or shoot, having His roots based in the heritage of Bruh David’s father, Jesse, thus the Davidic line connection. And as Isaiah foretold He had no stately form or splendour. He did not come with any kingly regalia, but came from humble origins. Neither was His appearance dazzling or elegant. In other words Jesus was just going to be an ordinary human being in appearance, not necessarily ugly or homely, but there’d be nothing special or spectacular about His outer appearance or His trappings. That Friends, thoroughly disproves the worldly belief that to be somebody worthy, our outward appearance must be eye catching. But it just so happens that most eye catching humans these days are really, empty, shallow, vacuous souls, who have nothing but their outward form to contribute to society. Take away their physical beauty or their regalia, and they’re just empty shells. So please, let’s not be too quick to bow to outer looks and trappings and equate them to inner substance. Another problem there, is that beauty is defined differently in different cultures. That reminds me of the repartee a school chum, James, Telemaque, Phillip, Prince Albert Jack, would shoot back at us when we teased him about his flat head and broad nose. Oh, his real name was James Telemaque Jack, but even at a young age, he was full of heifer dust. (smile) Anyway, he’d haughtily reply; ‘You’re judging me by European standards. In Africa, I would be a handsome African prince.’ Of course this would draw loud laughter, but it was true. Beauty is indeed in the eyes of the beholder, for two persons can view the same human and have differing opinions on their outer beauty. So this first lesson here Friends is not to judge by outer appearances, or as another cliché truly declares; ‘don’t judge a book by its cover,’ for many with pretty, eye catching covers have nothing much to offer inside, that’s why the outside looks so appealing, while the plain Jane covers might have oodles of good reading and advice. Isaiah then goes on to describe Jesus’ earthly life. ‘He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.’ (Is.53:3) What better description can we get of a life foretold centuries before eh? ‘Despised and rejected.’ Hn! Jesus wrote the book on those words, cause He was indeed scorned and abandoned, by His own people to boot. And He was certainly ‘a man of sorrows,’ for pain, both emotional and physical were integral parts of His earthly journey. Neither can anyone question that He was ‘acquainted with grief;’ that’s sickness and injuries, because that’s what His ministry was about; helping the sick and suffering physically as well as enriching their spiritual lives. And Praise His Holy Name my Friends, because he’s still doing that today for those of us who believe in, trust, worship and glorify Him. Yes people, Jesus is soothing our troubled hearts, souls and minds in this crazy, confused, violent, ungodly world with His gentle, caring, comforting and compassionate persona since He understands personally the hellish times we undergo down here on earth. Here Bruh Paul in this regard: ‘For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched (sympathize) with the feeling of our infirmities (our weaknesses); but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.’ (Heb.5:15) So though Jesus could not sin or be truly tempted to do evil, He did undergo stuff like us, and did not use His divine powers to mitigate them, but relied on the Word. So too should we Friends, for the Good Book is our basic map, guide, dictionary, encyclopaedia, all wrapped in one, on handling this earthly voyage. Oh Friends, time and space have run out, but we’ll continue this topic tomorrow, God willing of course, because the prophecy continues and it’s worthy of much contemplation, for sadly, what happened back then is still happening now. Friends, please, let’s get serious about Jesus, RIGHT NOW, cause He’s the only one who can save us in these tense and trying times. Much LOVE!…wake up my people…wake up…for the time is drawing nigh…
 

Today’s Scrip-Bit 23 March 2010 John 19:11‏

23 Mar 2010 Leave a comment

by randyobrien50 in Inspirational Living

John 19:11     Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that hath delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
 
Oh Friends, it’s a rainy spring morning. One of those frustrating times when the ole fella struggled to find a Bit. As always, I asked for guidance, but it just took long to come. I checked out several Bits, but none seemed to work for me. I even made a start on one, but flamed out right at the beginning. Steups! Was that the Lord perhaps trying my patience? Ah Lord eh! But you know what Friends, then I subconsciously went looking for words of Jesus, and eventually found some I hadn’t already used and that I could wrap my head around. It certainly proves the theory, when in doubt or despair, turn to Jesus. (smile) And Today’s Bit is Jesus answering Pilate’s out of order question. ‘Speakest thou unto me? knowest thou not that I have power (authority) to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?’ (John 19:10) But little did Pilate know to whom he was addressing such indignant and presumptuous questions, else he would have fallen down on his knees right there and pleaded to Jesus for forgiveness. Anytime I read Jesus’ repartee to some questions, I just have to laugh, because He uses words so powerfully, yet not destructively. Jesus had the ability to put you down without making you feel totally stupid. You knew that you’d lost the war of words, but you didn’t feel the need to attack Him. Most of the time those he bested in arguments just walked away, though not thrilled. And it was the same with Pilate, when Jesus answered; ‘Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that hath delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.’ All truth, which we shall investigate shortly, but I just want to note here Pilate’s reaction to Jesus’ words. ‘And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him.’ (John 19:12) Pilate wasn’t that dumb. He understood what Jesus meant, that it was His accusers who were the real bad guys. He therefore tried to extricate himself from the uncomfortable situation, especially when he realized there was no real or substantive evidence against Jesus and the Jews were just trying to railroad Him. But the Jews were so intent on getting their way that they threatened Pilate himself. ‘If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.’ (John 19:12) Oh Friends, you see the depths of dishonesty and guile to which we can sink to get our own way? The Jews hated Caesar for the oppressive mantle he laid on them, but such was their intense dislike and fear of Jesus, that they were willing to enlist Caesar’s name to get rid of Him. But let’s get back to Jesus statement that Pilate could have no authority over Him unless it came from the Father. That’s gospel truth mih people! Since our God controls everything, we can only do stuff if He allows it. John the Baptist acknowledged this when his disciples complained that Jesus was baptizing and drawing away John’s crowds. ‘John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.’ (John 3:27) And how can we resist the fiery words of Bruh Paul when he declares that we should honour authority. ‘Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers (governing authorities). For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of (appointed by) God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation (judgement). (Rom.13:1-2) It’s also interesting to note Jesus’ speech, as reported by Luke, to the captains and chief priests who came with a mob to get Him at Gethsemane. ‘Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? 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.’ (Luke 22:52-53) All the time He was teaching and preaching in the temple, in the daylight, they had ample opportunity to lay hold on Him, but didn’t, because it was not the appointed time. Jesus concurs with that after entering Jerusalem and certain Greeks who also came for the Passover feast asked to see Him. ‘Now is my soul troubled, and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause (purpose) came I unto this hour.’ (John 12:27) Yes my people, the chief priests and captains were only able to arrest Jesus that night in the Garden of Gethsemane because it was time for that part of the Father’s plan to be put into effect. Look at all the other times they tried to lay hold of Him, unsuccessfully. Even when he healed on the Sabbath and tongue lashed them in the temple, they couldn’t apprehend Him. ‘Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.’ (John 7:30)  It’s plain to see then Friends, that Jesus’ sojourn here on earth, and all His unfortunate, unjust predicaments were not mere happenstance, but all part of a major plan that the Most High God Jehovah had put in place to recover and restore His lost, sinful, disobedient children to their rightful place; under His safe, comforting wings. Because He LOVED us so much, He wanted us to come back to Him, but since He was also a just and righteous God, He had to find a way for it to be just and right too. In the end, He had to sacrifice His only Son Jesus, because only a sinless sacrifice could bear our multitude of sins, and Jesus was the only sinless, unblemished character in existence, besides the Father. How shall we then repay that most significant sacrifice of LOVE eh Friends? We can never really repay it, but we can be eternally grateful by showing requited LOVE, thanks, glory, obedience and praise. And that’s all our God wants anyway. Much LOVE!…let’s make our God happy…by LOVING Him…being obedient…and spreading His Holy Word…
 

Today’s Scrip-Bit 22 March 2010 Titus 3:4‏

22 Mar 2010 Leave a comment

by randyobrien50 in Inspirational Living

Titus 3:4     But after that the kindness and LOVE of God our Saviour toward man appeared.

 Greetings mih beautiful Friends in Christ! It’s Monday, that dreaded day for so many. But please, don’t you worry and don’t you fret, just be sure that you’re suitably attired in your complete spiritual armour, give the Lord some thanks and praise, ask for guidance, then go out there with heads held high, shoulders thrown back and bravely engage the enemy in battle to the death. Remember the Most High God Jehovah is your protector, and once He’s on your side, nothing or no one can harm you. ‘And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?’ (1 Pet.3:13) Now let’s play some riddle I this, riddle I that. (smile) In what part of the world can you have snow flurries at mid morning, then by the afternoon have temps reach around 8 degrees with bright, beautiful sunshine? Only in Canada! What a unique, eccentric, but beautiful land! That’s why we all LOVE it so much and everybody wants to come and enjoy its God–given delights. It’s the same way our God LOVED us when we were worthless, disobedient, undeserving sinners. In Chapter 3 of Titus, Bruh Paul deals with Christian citizenship, and in our particular section today, he enlightens Titus on the basis of the Christian ethic. ‘For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.’ (Titus 3:3) Bruh Paul would sure be surprised to see us still living that way, in fact worse, for now it’s spread on a broader, worldwide stage. I doubt if you had asked him to envision life two thousand years after Christ he would have predicted the evil, ungodly, demonic, envious, hateful, violent, inhumane societies that now populate our world. Certainly not ‘after that the kindness and LOVE of God our Saviour toward man appeared.’ His faith, trust and zeal would not have allowed him to picture such a sinful age as ours. He would expect most men by this time to have gladly and gratefully received God’s LOVE. ‘For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men. Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world.’ (Titus 2:11-12) Yes my people, God’s saving grace brought universal salvation through the unlimited atonement of Christ; His death, resurrection and ascension. But obviously a great many of us have still not chosen to avail ourselves of that free, wonderful and redeeming gift. ‘Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed (poured out) on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour.’ (Titus 3:5-6) Oh mih breddren, who in their right mind would not accept such a moving, and emotionally satisfying gift eh? Who would refuse that wonderful, cleansing, free gift of regeneration that needed no righteous works on their part, just acceptance of God’s mercy? Regeneration in basic terms is simply being born again. That’s how Jesus termed it in His chat with Nicodemus. (John 3:3-7) It’s the part that the Holy Spirit plays in our call to salvation. The Holy Spirit creates a new nature in those who come to faith in Jesus. It washes us clean of all our old lustful, sinful ungodly nature and replaces it with one able to do the will of God. I like how the scholars liken the Holy Spirit to a workman in the regeneration process, citing His basic instrument as the Bible, which He uses as a multi-purpose tool: as a hammer for judging sin (Jer.23:29), also as a mirror that reveals sin (James 1:23), then it changes to a sword that defeats the evil Lucifer (Heb.4:12), and once more, chameleon-like, it changes and becomes a lamp that guides believers. (Ps.119:105) Oh Friends, what thought, planning, energy and selfless, unconditional LOVE our God put into our salvation, into bringing us back to a right relationship with Him! How can we refuse it eh, especially after we read the next verse in Bruh Paul’s missive to Titus? ‘That being justified (declared righteous) by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.’ (Titus 3:7) Oh mih people, we don’t have to do anything but believe in Jesus and live by faith and we’re made righteous. All our sins are washed away, our souls cleansed and we become heirs with Christ in eternal life. Wow! There’s no better offer than that anywhere mih Friends, and we’d be very foolish not to accept it. But please note carefully, this salvation is free, but it’s not a free ride, you don’t just pass go and head straight to heaven. Like everything else in God’s world, we have certain responsibilities when we become new people in Christ. We need to accept and obey His rules, cooperate with the Holy Spirit and grow to maturity in God, just like children do in normal life. Friends, it’s no easy feat, but the beauty of it is that God helps us along every step of the way, whether it be rough and rugged or smooth and flat. As they say in legal circles, it’s an open and shut case, it merits no arguments. Jesus is the way, the truth, the light and also the life. I urge you to accept Him into your hearts; the sooner the better. Much LOVE!…oh what a wonderful, earth shattering experience…knowing Jesus brings to our lives…

 

Today’s Scrip-Bit 21 March 2010 1 Timothy 6:20‏

21 Mar 2010 Leave a comment

by randyobrien50 in Inspirational Living

1 Timothy 6:20     O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called.

 Oh Friends, spring has sprung! But with nary a spot of sunshine, just dark clouds and temps nowhere close to those earlier on in the week. Now they’re forecasting possible snow flurries and rain for the next couple days. Hn! Only in Canada, you say! Yes, we are certainly unique. (smile)  Anyway, as I keep saying, we can’t let the vagaries of the weather cause us grief. In fact, nothing at all should cause us grief since our Lord and Saviour Jesus is constantly advocating on our behalf before the Father, the ultimate judge and controller of everything. So let’s just settle ourselves, stand strong, steadfast and true, with backs and bellies of ramrod steel, and proceed to do like Bruh Paul advised Timothy. ‘O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings (empty talk), and oppositions (contradictions of knowledge) of science falsely so called.’ Yes my people, that must be the first order of business in our Christian walk; to keep that knowledge of truth, of Christ and His gospel, which Bruh Paul imparted to Timothy, and by extension, all believers. Friends, believers are to be strongholds of truth; like banks with strong iron vaults, like Fort Knox, guarding the truth of the gospel, the good news, in our hearts, minds and souls. However, at the same time we are not to hoard it, just keep it for and to ourselves, but rather ensure that it’s noised abroad so that others will hear it, believe and also acknowledge it as truth. Now to safeguard and spread anything simultaneously is no easy task mih breddren. But as Bruh Paul also encouraged Timmy: ‘For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of LOVE, and of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God.’ (2 Tim.1:6-7) Yes my people, the things we’re called on to endure as believers are oftimes difficult and fraught with struggles, suffering and disappointment. But understand this, whatever our God asks of us, He’s either already given us the power to do it, or will give it to us when we tackle the task. Our God’s not stupid or ignorant. Why would He ask or expect us to do something when He knows, even better than us, that we don’t have the wherewithal to accomplish it eh? Oh Friends, please remember that Christianity is not merely a religion, but a FAITH BASED set of principles and beliefs, solidly anchored in the Word of our God, His all encompassing power and actions, as well as those of His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. So it’s not some fly by night, man made set up, but sure spiritual principles of FAITH that have been proven to be true, not only in the lives of those recorded in the Good Book, but also in the lives of many current believers. That’s why they’ve lasted from the beginning of time till now, and yet some of us still refuse or are reluctant to believe. Why eh, mih people? It’s the only sensible truth going. And the corolloary to that is if we do our part, teach and live those enduring, life enhancing prinicples to those who come after us, and they repeat the cycle, then they’ll last till the end of time. Now since Bruh Paul did suffer much for the gospel’s sake, he could tell Timmy with great authority: ‘For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed : for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against (until) that day.’ (2 Tim.1:12) He was very sure of what and in whom he believed, and that the assurances given to him would be eventually fulfilled. Friends, if we consider ourselves serious, faithful followers of Christ, then even so should we be fully committed to doing His work under any and all circumstances. That’s what followers do; follow their leader. And not like silly, brainwashed, unlearned sheep, but well educated, understanding, responsible disciples, with a mind of their own, who have heard, seen and therefore believed the good news and truth of Christ’s gospel. For as Bruh Paul informed Titus: ‘This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.’ (Tit.1:13-14) And so it is my Friends. That’s why we also have to avoid ‘profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called.’ We cannot afford to be involved in vain, talk devoid of truth that preaches heresy: ‘Which some professing have erred concerning the faith.’ That’s because when we get into those heretical conversations we lose sight of the truth and stray from the Word. And what better way to end than with wise ad vice from Bruh Paul? ‘Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and LOVE which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.’ (2 Tim.1:13-14) My Friends, I sincerely implore us to take those words to heart, so that we can put them into practice. And may the saving grace of our God be with us this day and forever more. Amen. Much LOVE!…grasp the truth tightly…and guard it with all diligence…for the truth shall set you free…

 

Today’s Scrip-Bit 20 March 2010 Mark 6:3‏

20 Mar 2010 Leave a comment

by randyobrien50 in Inspirational Living

Mark 6:3     And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

 Oh Friends, it’s the weekend; Sabbath time! Time for rest, renewal and worship. Hope the weekend weather is as nice as the rest of the week was. But who knows anymore with the current varied and abnormal weather patterns? I guess though it’s like everything else; change comes to all, at some time or other, with one exception Friends; our God, who’s the same yesterday, today and forever. He never changes. That reminds me of a quote I read yesterday, where the former C.E. O. of General Motors, Charles Erwin Wilson, told the U.S. Senate during hearings in 1953; ‘For years I thought what was good for our country was good for General Motors, and vice versa.’ And back then it was probably true, but that too has now changed, though G.M. still has, or had a sizeable effect on the U.S. until the last financial meltdown. Who would ever have thought that G.M. would plummet to such depths eh? But that’s what happens to companies if they rest on their laurels for too long, and don’t change, innovate and/or adapt to the prevailing situations. The same goes for humans. We tend to get stale and uninteresting if we don’t move on some with the times. That doesn’t mean you have to adopt everything that comes along, but we have to be knowledgeable about what’s happening around us. And there are always some changes we can embrace, which will enhance our lives and the lives of those around us. Today’s Bit provides an interesting scenario between Jesus and His disciples. ‘And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert (deserted) place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.’ Jesus recognized that they all needed a break, what with the mass of people constantly following them and demanding their attention. They were trying to do too much for too long. That leads to burn out and break downs. So ‘they departed to a desert place by ship privately (by themselves).’ (Mark 6:32) Ah Friends, rest and relaxation are very important parts of our lives. If machines of steel need cleaning and refurbishing every so often, what about the mere flesh and bones of our comparatively soft, fragile body? We too need refurbishing every so often. And that’s why the Lord decreed the Sabbath. ‘And on the seventh day, God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.’ (Gen.2:2-3) So my people, if our great God can rest one day in seven, why can’t we mere mortals?  Now when we don’t rest or take proper care of ourselves, we fall victims to all sorts of sickness and diseases, mostly stemming from our stressed out hearts, bodies and minds. The human body, like most other things works very well up to a certain point, then without renewal, diminishing returns set in, where we achieve much less for greater effort. But our world is in such poor shape, in such turmoil and uncertainty, that we are forced to work more or longer than we should just to survive, to make ends meet. Anger, fear and doubt that are also prevalent in our world, only serve to further unnerve our already stressed out systems. Consequently it’s become even more important now that we get away from the rat race for a short while, at least one day a week, to chill out and renew our vitality, so that we can hop back on the merry go round, fresh, eager and able. Friends, if we don’t take the occasional break, including vacations, from the current madness that’s our world, that madness will surely be transferred to us, and we’ll either end up in a straitjacket full of mood altering drugs, or in a pine box. The choice is ours. And though we have the Holy Trinity to LOVE and guide us, we still depend too much on our own efforts, often becoming quite neurotic, worrying and fretting over simple, unimportant things, or things we can’t control. Oh Friends, our two most important duties are to look after ourselves physically and spiritually. We have to find time, like Jesus and the Father did, to get away from it all, to relax and rejuvenate ourselves physically. That brings to mind the passage from Song of Solomon, where the dark skinned lover claims; ‘they made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept.’ (Song 1:6) Sadly, many of us fall prey to situations like that where we look after everybody but ourselves. Friends, that’s not a healthy situation either. We have to look out for number one, that’s us, because if we’re of no use to ourselves, then we’ll not be of any use to others either. And in the spiritual realm, the same principle applies my people. If we don’t rest in and renew our fellowship with God, then we’ll eventually become spiritual burn outs. And there’s a great passage of scripture that helps us to remember that. It’s termed the Great Invitation. Listen to Jesus offer it. ‘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 me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’ (Mat.11:28-30) Oh my people, please accept Jesus’ unconditional offer. I guarantee it’s the best decision you’ll ever make, for in Him you will indeed find the hope and rest from all your worries and burdens that He’s promised. Much LOVE!…to live good…rest, relax and refresh…both body and soul…on a regular basis…

 

Today’s Scrip-Bit 19 March 2010 Acts 8:2‏

19 Mar 2010 Leave a comment

by randyobrien50 in Inspirational Living

Acts 8:2     And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.
 
Oh Friends, it is a day of Lamentation. A day for mankind to hold deh heads and bawl at the sad, grave sin of man’s atrocious inhumanity to his fellow man. And not by my choice, but by the Lord’s design. As I’ve noted before, sometimes when I go to bed He fills my mind and spirit with certain ideas that I eventually have to get up and write down, else I won’t be able to sleep. Yesterday morning was one such occasion. Chuh! But I’ve learned from hard experience not to sweat or fight it, just get up and write it down, else the thoughts and ideas just dawdle around in my brain and disturb my rest. And when I looked for a verse to suit my directives, I obviously found a suitable one, re the stoning of the apostle Stephen, under the direction of Bruh Paul, when he was still Saul of Tarsus, deadly foe of believers. Oh my people, if you’ve never read Stephen’s story, then please do so in Acts 7, cause it’s loaded with insights into scripture and the workings of our God. In his defence to the council of elders, Stephen begins from the time of Abraham and works his way right through to Jesus, accusing them of idolatry and murder. ‘Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which showed before (foretold) of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers: Who have received the law by the disposition (direction) of angels, and have not kept it’ (Acts 7:52-53) Yes Friends, the Jewish people, like many of us, could not accept the truth, it made them furious; ‘they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed him with their teeth. But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.’ (Acts 7:54-56) This brings to mind Bruh Paul’s conversion, when he was struck down by a bright burst of light and he talked with Jesus. Unfortunately those words of Stephen was the straw that broke the camel’s back. The people couldn’t take it any longer, so ‘they cried out with a loud voice and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord. And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul.’ (Acts 7:57-58) Ah mih breddren, Bruh Paul was a real monster in his early days. No wonder Jesus had to ask him: ‘Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?’ (Acts 9:4) But Friends, fortunately for us, those early believers were made of sterner stuff than we of this soft, mollycoddled generation, else we would never have received the Word. ‘And they stoned Stephen, (as he was) calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.’ (Acts 7:59-60) My people, my people, how many of us could face such an awful death, with such peace and forgiveness eh, especially in these times of easy living? Not many. Oh Friends, it is indeed a day of Lamentation, for can anyone explain why there’s so much ‘sufferation’ in a world of so much plenty. Yes Friends, we can no longer call it mere suffering, it’s gotten too widespread and intense. Why everyday a new theatre of war opens, or a new natural disaster occurs, when the old wars have not ended, or the old disasters cleaned up? Why is our supposedly rich and prosperous world constantly besieged by financial troubles? Why when some inane celebrity’s Achilles heel is exposed, it makes the headlines and the world pounds them mercilessly? Why are our politicians so full of empty political rhetoric, substance less drivel, but no good intentions? Can someone tell me why in these supposed enlightened times women and children are still terribly abused? Why is there everlasting poverty, untold crime and violence, fear and doubt? Why do some brainwashed, uneducated fools blow themselves up, kill and main indiscriminately, but are considered martyrs? Why are our leaders more interested in greed and corruption rather than good governance of the people and their welfare? Why are warmongers and those who profit from death and destruction allowed to lobby and agitate to keep wars going? Why is gang violence escalating, and the use of the gun become so prevalent, especially amongst our youth? Why do drugs and drink play such a large part not only in our economy, but in our society as a whole? Why is immorality now ignored, even cheered on, while values and standards are daily falling, and we’re fast becoming a technologically superior, but otherwise dumb society? Why is the work ethic disappearing, along with jobs, homes and families? Yes mih people, it is a sure sad state of affairs; our world, so full of hate, anger, violence, oppression, suppression and senseless killing, when all the religions and their supposed gods for the most part preach Peace and LOVE. Why eh? Why? I certainly don’t know, and oftimes in my naivety, I have a hard time picturing it. But Friends, I guess the only place to find the answers to those many troubling questions is in heaven, at the footstool of the Most High God Jehovah since He’s running things. And I’ve asked Him. But He’s not answering, at least not those types of questions. It must be all a trial of our faith. He simply wants us to believe, trust and surrender our entire lives to Him. And besides doing our little bit to make our world a better place, there’s not much we can do as individuals. But together Friends, together as a group of strong, faithful and steadfast believers, we can surely make a difference, right some of the atrocious wrongs that are currently sabotaging our world. And while doing that, let’s try to say, like Stephen; ‘Lord, lay not this sin to their charge,’ in a true spirit of forgiveness. Oh Friends, there’s much to lament in our world, but there’s also much to give thanks and praise for. Let’s not forget the lamentable things, but for all our sakes, please concentrate on the good ones, and faithfully forge ahead, looking always to the coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Much LOVE!…Father…forgive them…for they know not what they do…
 

Today’s Scrip-Bit 18 March 2010 2 Samuel 7:22‏

18 Mar 2010 Leave a comment

by randyobrien50 in Inspirational Living

2 Samuel 7:22     Wherefore art thou great, O Lord: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
 
Oh Friends, it’s been another beautiful almost summer’s day, and another one is in the offing. But consider me an unbeliever in this warmth sweepstakes, for I simply can’t believe that we’ll go through the whole month of March, not only without snow, but such constant warm daytime temps. Spring is officially due to start on Saturday, the 20th, let’s see what kind of weather we’ll get then. Don’t be too surprised if we get the real March weather then. (smile) But however it goes, all we can say is that the Lord Jehovah is still in control of everything and He knows what He’s doing, though it might seem outlandish to us mere mortals. On that note, let’s direct some praise and thanks to heaven nuh, in gratitude for seeing another day, and being secure in the promises of the Father. ‘Oh Father, we know that at this very moment You are looking down at us from heaven, and making sure that we’re safe and secure, while showering us with blessings, grace, mercy and forgiveness. For all this we give You eternal thanks, we praise You, and bless Your Holy Name, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our LOVING Lord and Saviour. Amen.’ Yes Friends, there is authenticity to the words of Bruh David: ‘Wherefore art thou great, O Lord: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.’ My brethren, the last two days we’ve been hearing other people’s opinions of our God, today we’ll hear a few of His own declarations re His omnipotence and glory. Through Moses, He says: ‘See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand. For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever.’ (Deut. 32:39-40) Wow! Strong, powerful words mih people, from a strong, powerful and confident God. Now listen to the Most High through the mouth of that great prophet Isaiah. ‘Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the Lord, the first, and with the last; I am he.’ (Is.41:4) Hear Him from Isaiah’s mouth again. ‘Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour.’ (Is. 43:10-11) Oh Friends, who else but our omnipotent, majestic and glorious God could make such daring, definitive, powerful, pronouncements and declarations eh? Nobody! Now here’s the piece de resistance, the mighty proclamation that we all know, by way of the beloved disciple, John. ‘I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.’ (Rev.1:8) Yes my people, our God was the first in existence, and He will be the last, for He created all things and people and consequently has total rule and control over His entire creation. Now Friends, Bruh David talks about ‘all that we have heard with our ears,’ but he never heard half as much as us, yet he sincerely believed and tried to LIVE his Faith. So why can’t we believe, and LIVE our Faith too, having heard much more than him? He heard about the Lord saying to Moses: ‘Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might show these my signs before him: and that thou mayest tell in the ear of thy son, and of thy son’s son, what things I have wrought in Egypt, and my signs which I have done among them; that ye may know how that I am the Lord.’  (Ex.10:1-2) Yes mih breddren, those were direct instructions to Moses that the people should pass down the mighty acts of the Lord from generation to generation, for there’s no better advertisement than word of mouth. Are we following that godly directive? It certainly doesn’t seem so, because far too many of the current and upcoming generations have turned away, and are turning away from worshipping the Most High God Jehovah. And that’s a very sad state of affairs mih people, for we are sinking deeper and deeper into a state of violence, ungodliness, and evil, right at a time we should be turning in droves to God. Why? Because it’s in tempestuous, troubled and uncertain times, like we’re now undergoing, that we most need the strength, security, comfort and courage that only the Lord can provide. Oh Friends, only the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob can help us now. Only He can allay our fears and guide us through the despair and darkness that’s hovering over us like a black cloud of doom. Let’s turn to Him with repentance and soul-searching nuh. And most important of all, let’s tell our children and their children about Him, so that future generations will be able to proudly say, like the Psalmist: ‘We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.’ (Ps.44:1) Much LOVE!…the only requirements…LOVE our God…LIVE our Faith…SPREAD His Word…
 

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