"...remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is." -2 Timothy 2:13b
Remember some fifteen to twenty years ago, someone went all over America painting on posts, signs, buildings, bridges, etc, the simple phrase, "TRUST JESUS". All will not agree, that's the best way to send the message, but all must agree that's a great message. We all experience times when circumstances feel unbearable, prayers appear to go unanswered, and God seems distant. When that happens, we may wonder if He is the same as we once believed Him to be. During such periods of helplessness, faith falters for some people yet grows stronger for others. What is it that can cause such opposite responses to suffering? The key is simply one's understanding of and trust in God's faithfulness. This term means that the Lord never changes—He always does what is right, remains true to His promises, and is 100 percent reliable. In other words, we can trust our almighty God, regardless of our situation or attitude. We can trust His heart. Because He wants the very best for us, though in order to get us there, sometimes is seems we go through what is not the best. Just trust Him. "BRIGHTLY DOTH HIS SPIRIT SHINE INTO THIS POOR HEART OF MINE. WHILE HE LEADS I CANNOT FALL, TRUSTING JESUS THAT IS ALL. SINGING IF MY WAY IS CLEAR, PRAYING IF THE PATH IS DREAR; IF IN DANGER, FOR HIM CALL, TRUSTING JESUS THAT IS ALL." God bless you and yours and remember that you are loved!!! Henry
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"THEREFORE GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT." MATTHEW 28:19 WHAT AN ORDER, I GUESS THAT IS WHY WE CALL IT THE GREAT COMMISSION. AS FAR AS WINNING SOULS TO THE LORD, WITNESSING FOR HIM, SHARING MY FAITH, I HAVE ALWAYS FELT I'M THE WEAKEST HE HAS. I'VE BEEN TO CLASSES, READ BOOKS, AND ATTENDED WORK SHOPS ON THIS MATTER, BUT STILL STRUGGLE. D. L. MOODY WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST AT WINNING SOULS TO THE LORD. HE WAS TO SPEAK AT A CONVENTION IN INDIANAPOLIS. ONE AFTERNOON, HE ASKED THE CONVENTION'S SONG LEAD TO MEET HIM ON THE STREET CORNER DOWNTOWN AT ABOUT 6 PM. WHEN IRA SANKEY GO THERE, MOODY HAD HIM STAND ON THE OVERTURNED BOX AND SING. THIS ATTRACTED A CROWD, AND GAVE MOODY A CHANCE TO SPEAK TO THEM AND INVITE THEM TO THE MEETING. THEY DID, IN DROVES. HE SHARED THE GOSPEL WITH THEM, BUT TO SOON, THE CONVENTION DELEGATES STARTED ARRIVING. MOODY HAD TO STOP PREACHING, AND SIMPLY TOLD THE GROUP, "NOW WE MUST CLOSE, AS THE BRETHREN OF THE CONVENTION WISH TO COME AND DISCUSS THE TOPIC, 'HOW TO REACH THE MASSES!' I DON'T NEED ANOTHER BOOK, OR WORK SHOP, I JUST NEED TO SHARE WITH THE LOST WHAT JESUS DID FOR ME BY FORGIVING MY SINS AND LOVING ME INTO HIS FAMILY. IF YOU HAVE A LOVE FOR THE LOST, LET'S ACCEPT OUR ORDERS, AND START NOW. THE SAME WAY WE LEARN TO PRAY, BY PRAYING, WE LEARN TO SHARE OUR FAITH, BY DOING IT. GOD BLESS, HAVE A GREAT DAY, AND REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE LOVED!!! Henry GREETINGS,
A STORY IS TOLD THAT A MAN ONCE SAID HE WOULD NOT TALK TO HIS SON ABOUT RELIGION; THE BOY SHOULD MAKE HIS OWN CHOICE WHEN HE GREW UP, UNPREJUDICED BY HIM. THE BOY BROKE HIS ARM, AND WHEN THE DOCTOR WAS SETTING IT, THE BOY CURSED AND SWORE THE WHOLE TIME. "OH, OK," THE DOCTOR SAID TO THE FATHER, "YOU WERE AFRAID TO PREJUDICE THE BOY IN THE RIGHT WAY; BUT THE DEVIL HAD NO SUCH FEAR. HE HAS LED YOUR SON THE OTHER WAY." THE IDEA THAT A FATHER IS TO LET HIS CHILDREN RUN WILD! NATURE ALONE NEVER BRINGS FORTH ANYTHING BUT WEEDS. AS BAD AS CURSING AND SWEARING ARE, THE BAD WEEDS THAT ARE BEING BROUGHT FORTH TODAY IN OUR YOUTH ARE MOST OF THE TIME MUCH WORSE! ON OUR LITTLE PIECE OF LAND, BEV TAKES CARE OF A FLOWER GARDEN IN THE BACK YARD, I HAVE TWO LITTLE VEGETABLE GARDEN PLOTS AND J. D. HAS ONE. CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT THESE WOULD LOOK LIKE IF WE ALL SAID, "LET'S JUST LET NATURE TAKE IT'S COURSE." THE BEST TIME TO SOW THE GOOD SEED IS BEFORE SATAN HAS SCATTERED THE TARES. "SEEK YOU FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS" "TRAIN UP A CHILD IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO " "PROVOKE NOT YOUR CHILDREN TO WRATH; BUT BRING THEM UP IN THE NURTURE AND ADMONITION OF THE LORD" YOUTH IS A SEED TIME; AND IF IT IS ALLOWED TO PASS WITHOUT GOOD SEED BEING SOWED, WEEDS WILL SPRING UP AND CHOKE THE SOIL. IT WILL TAKE BITTER TOIL TO UPROOT THEM. HOWEVER, THAT WELL TENDED CHILD'S LIFE, JUST LIKE A WELL TENDED GARDEN, WILL BE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL. "THEM IN THY CHAMBERS HIDE! OH, HIDE THEM AND PRESERVE THEM CALM AND SAFE, WHEN SIN ABOUNDS AND ERROR FLOWS ABROAD, AND SATAN TEMPTS, AND HUMAN PASSIONS CHAFE. OH, KEEP THEM UNDEFILED! UNSPOTTED FROM A TEMPTING WORLD OF SIN; THAT, CLOTHED IN WHITE, THROUGH THE BRIGHT CITY GATES, THEY MAY, WITH US, IN TRIUMPH ENTER IN." GOD BLESS ALL TODAY, AND REMEMBER YOU ARE LOVED!!! Henry Good Morning,
As an old farmer sat on his front porch, a stranger came along and asked, "How's your cotton coming?" "Ain't got none," he replied. "Didn't plant none. 'Fraid of the boll weevil." "Well, how's your corn?" "Didn't plant none of that either. 'Fraid o' drought." "How about your potatoes?" "Ain't got none. Scairt o' tater bugs." The stranger finally asked, "Well, what did you plant?" "Nothin," answered the farmer. "I just played it safe." "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah was not called to "play it safe." Instead, God called him to confront kings (7:3) and denounce mighty nations (34:1-2). All around him vast armies were on the move, and political scheming was rampant. Yet in the midst of all these intimidating situations, God said, "Don't be afraid. I am with you." What are you facing today as an individual Christian that needs confronted? Remember that we are on the offence, for Jesus said the gates of hell would not prevail against the truth of the gospel, "He is the Son of God". Don't be afraid, Love will always win. Love cast out all fear. God bless you and yours today, and remember that you are loved, and you have a Great Day!!! Henry |
Henry DeatonHenry D. is from Southern Indiana and writes these wonderful daily devotionals to encourage those at the Dogwood Community Church located in Paoli, Indiana. Henry has graciously agreed to share these wonderful devotionals here at Without Excuse Ministries to encourage you our valued guest! Archives
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