Day: September 15, 2017

God’s Full ArmourGLOBAL GRACE – September 2017

God’s Full Armour

GLOBAL GRACE – September 2017

Heaven Is Our Hope and Earth Israel’s Hope

15. A “Day of Wrath” is Coming – The Great Tribulation

1 Thessalonians 5:8-9, “But since we [believers] belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope and confident assurance of salvation. For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ”. The Tribulation will not creep upon us like a thief in the night. We are of the day (light) and our hope is to be freed from the day of wrath by meeting the Lord in the sky. And then we read something very important. Be sober! Hold on to the breastplate of faith and hope for salvation! But why? We have already obtained salvation when we were saved. How can we then hope for salvation?

But of course, there is a redemption that brought us salvation and we already have it. But there is also a deliverance that is visible and tangible to save us from this coming evil, deceit, selfishness, and struggle. This will happen on the day of the rapture. Stand in faith! You have already received salvation, but the salvation from this world is at hand! This is our guaranteed estate!

The Lord has not appointed us for wrath, but for the second salvation of the rapture. The wrath is for those who are left behind and the salvation for you and me. It is the Bible that calls us to this great salvation to escape the wrath! Do not follow the theology that says that believers too will go through wrath with the unbelievers! Praise God! Expect salvation! Encourage each other!

15 hrs · Public

FORGIVENESS

FORGIVENESS A Scottish physician was noted for his skill and piety. After his death, when his books were examined, several accounts had written across them in red ink, “Forgiven…too poor to pay.”

His wife, who was of a different disposition, said, “These accounts

must be paid.” She therefore sued for the money.

The judge asked her, “Is this your husband’s handwriting in red ink?” She replied in the affirmative. “Then,” said he, “there’s not a tribunal in the land that can obtain the money where he has written, ‘Forgiven.’”

So likewise when Jesus writes the word “forgiven” across our account in the ledger of Heaven, we are released from condemnation. —Baptist Bulletin Service

SKEPTIC? The captain of the old ironclad “Merrimac” was a skeptic. One day the chaplain of the Soldier’s Home where he was staying gave him this challenge, “Read your Bible and mark in red anything you don’t believe. Begin with the Gospel of John.” With a glitter in his eye the captain accepted the challenge.

Whenever the chaplain would pass the room where the captain was confined because of illness, he would stop and say, “Captain, have you marked anything yet?” The old captain would only grin and remain silent

A number of days later the chaplain stepped into his room to find him dead in his bed. His bible was open and the chaplain began looking through the Gospel of John for red marks. Nothing was marked in all the first chapter, nor in all the second, nor in all the third, until he came to the sixteenth verse. Beside this one he found these words, written in red, “I have cast my anchor in safe harbor, thank God.” “I yielded myself to is tender embrace, And faith taking hold of the Word.

My fetters fell off, and I anchored my soul;

The “Haven of Rest,” is my LORD”

J.C Ryle

J.C. Ryle

“The standard of the world, and the standard of the Lord Jesus–are widely different. They are more than different–they are flatly contradictory one to the other. Never be satisfied with the world’s standard of Christianity!” -J.C. Ryle

September 13 at 2:45am

​J.C. Ryle

J.C. Ryle

Living Like a Pilgrim

We must beware of thinking too much about our meals, our furniture, our houses, and all those many things which concern the life of the body. We must strive to live like people whose first thoughts are about the immortal soul. We must endeavor to pass through the world like people who are not yet at home, and are not so troubled about the fare they meet with on the road and at the inn. Blessed are they who feel like pilgrims and strangers in this life, and whose best things are all to come! ~ J.C. Ryle

​Steve Hammer

Steve Hammer

Leonard Ravenhill:

“May the Lord send us prophets – terrible

men, who cry aloud and spare not, who

sprinkle nations with unctioned woes – men

too hot to hold, to hard to be heard, to

merciless to spare. We are tired of men in

soft raiment and softer speech who use rivers

of words with but a spoonful of unction.

These know more about competition than

consecration, about promotion than prayer.

They substitute propaganda for propagation

and care more for their church’s happiness

than for its holiness!”

Leonard Ravenhill

The backslider likes the preaching that

wouldn’t hit the side of a house, while the

real disciple is delighted when the truth

brings him to his knees.

~ Billy Sunday

Jer 50 :6 My people hath been lost sheep:

their shepherds have caused them to go

astray, they have turned them away on the

mountains: they have gone from mountain to

hill, they have forgotten their resting place.

7 All that found them have devoured them:

and their adversaries said, We offend not,

because they have sinned against the LORD,

the habitation of justice, even the LORD, the

hope of their fathers.

J.C. Ryle

J.C. Ryle

Do Not Be Careless! Put On Your Armor!

Let me warn all careless members of Churches to beware lest they trifle their souls into hell.

You live on year after year as if there was no battle to be fought with sin, the world, and the devil; you pass through life a smiling, laughing, gentleman-like or ladylike person, and behave as if there was no devil, no heaven, and no hell. Oh, careless Churchman, or careless Dissenter, careless Episcopalian, careless Presbyterian, careless Independent, careless Baptist, awake and see eternal realities in their true light! Awake, and put on the armor of God! Awake, and fight hard for life! Tremble! Tremble, and repent! ~ J.C. Ryle

September 12 at 7:03pm · Public

​Steve Hammer

Steve Hammer

James Moffatt wrote of these verses, “To

comment adequately on these diamond drops

would be outline a history of the Christian

experience in its higher levels.”

1 Thess 5:16 Rejoice evermore.

17 Pray without ceasing.

18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the

will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

a. Rejoice always: Not only rejoicing in happy

things, but in sorrows also. The Christian can

rejoice always because their joy isn’t based

in circumstances, but in God. Circumstances

change, but God doesn’t.

i. “I am bound to mention among the

curiosities of the churches, that I have known

many deeply spiritual Christian people who

have been afraid to rejoice…. Some take

such a view of religion that it is to them a

sacred duty to be gloomy.” (Spurgeon)

ii. “Turn this book over and see if there be

any precept that the Lord has given you in

which he has said, ‘Groan in the Lord always,

and again I say groan.’ You may groan if you

like. You have Christian liberty for that; but,

at the same time, do believe that you have

larger liberty to rejoice, for so it is put before

you.” (Spurgeon)

b. Pray without ceasing: Christians are to

pray continually. We can’t bow our heads,

close our eyes, and fold our hands without

ceasing, but those are customs or prayer, not

prayer itself. Prayer is communication with

God, and we can live each minute of the day

in a constant, flowing, conversation with God.

i. There is significant, important value in a

time where we shut out all other distractions

and focus on God in a time of closet prayer

(Matthew 6:6). But there is also room – and

great value – in every-moment-of-the-day

fellowship with God.

ii. There are many valuable implications from

this command:

° The use of the voice is not an essential

element in prayer.·

°The posture of prayer is not of primary

importance.·

°The place of prayer is not of great

importance.·

°The particular time of prayer is not

important.·

°A Christian should never be in a place where

he could not pray.

c. In everything give thanks: We don’t give

thanks foreverything, but in everything. We

recognize God’s sovereign hand is in charge,

and not blind fate or chance.

i. “When joy and prayer are married their first

born child is gratitude.” (Spurgeon)

d. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus

for you: After each one of these exhortations

– rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in

everything give thanks – we are told to do

this because it is the will of God. The thought

isn’t “this is God’s will, so you must do it.”

The thought is rather “this is God’s will, so

you can do it.” It isn’t easy to rejoice always,

pray without ceasing, and in everything give

thanks, but we can do it because it is God’s

will.

David Guzik

1. Rejoice evermore, v. 16. This must be

understood of spiritual joy; for we must

rejoice in our creature-comforts as if we

rejoiced not, and must not expect to live

many years, and rejoice in them all; but, if

we do rejoice in God, we may do that

evermore. In him our joy will be full; and it is

our fault if we have not a continual feast. If

we are sorrowful upon any worldly account,

yet still we may always rejoice, 2 Co. 6:10.

Note, A religious life is a pleasant life, it is a

life of constant joy.2. Pray without ceasing,

v. 17. Note, The way to rejoice evermore is to

pray without ceasing. We should rejoice more

if we prayed more. We should keep up stated

times for prayer, and continue instant in

prayer. We should pray always, and not faint:

pray without weariness, and continue in

prayer, till we come to that world where

prayer shall be swallowed up in praise. The

meaning is not that men should do nothing

but pray, but that nothing else we do should

hinder prayer in its proper season. Prayer will

help forward and not hinder all other lawful

business, and every good work.3. In every

thing give thanks, v. 18. If we pray without

ceasing, we shall not want matter for

thanksgiving in every thing.As we must in

every thing make our requests known to God

by supplications, so we must not omit

thanksgiving, Phil. 4:6.

Matthew Henry

The Rapture 

been saying for 2000 years he’s coming back! Where is he?!”

What they don’t understand is:

1. They are fulfilling prophecy by scoffing. This exact statement is found in the bible. The exact words they use to scoff… Have been prophesied!

2. He has a set time!

He doesn’t randomly do things!

This is the same God who has told us the beginning from the ending.

He does things with purpose. His timing WILL be perfect. Who are we to demand he come NOW! Who are we to get discouraged with his time frame? He’s the one who told us that he’s coming back for our encouragement!

Continue to encourage one another and understand when Jesus Christ comes back… The timing will be PERFECT!

Don’t put all your trust in man. Put your trust in God alone.

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also – John 14: 1-3

2 Peter 3:3-5 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. For this they willingly are ignorant

Bible Prophecy Watcher

WARNING – God Isn’t Fooling Around: Since Aug 21, 2017 – A US Total Solar Eclipse, Two Massive Hurricanes, 5-X5 Solar Flares, An 8.1 EQ and Massive Wildfires Out West

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“Over 250 Earthquakes In Idaho In 9 Days Leads To More Super Volcano Fears”,SHTFPlan – 9/11/2017

“BOOM! Departing shot: Sunspot AR2673 blasts off another monster X8-class flare and It could be back in two weeks”, The Big Wobble- 9/11/2017

“Wildfires ravaging the Western U.S. as smoke sprawls across the nation “,Washington Post – 9/6/2017

“The U.S. has been hit by two giant hurricanes. Here’s the financial toll”, CNN Money – 9/11/2017

“Mexico earthquake kills at least 61 and sparks mass evacuations”, The Guardian – 9/8/2017

Bible Prophecy Commentary: Weather Warnings –

The big question that we have is, are these warnings signs from Almighty God to amend our ways and return to Him? I firmly believe this is the case. 

We can’t just sit back and ignore them and claim they are the result of “global warming” or other nonsense like that. We must face the facts that throughout human history God has warned mankind of his rebellious and wicked ways through the weather and through nature. These are rock solid Biblical facts that no Christian can afford to ignore. So are you ignoring them or taking them to heart? Are you watching and waiting for signs in the sun, moon and stars like he commanded us to do? We must watch, wait and keep alert at all times for the return of Jesus Christ for His Bride. Remember the ten virgins in Matt 25. Which camp are you in – the five with adequate oil and ready for the bridegroom or those that had to go buy some because they were not ready?

Time to take out your Bible and see how the last to the last days prophetic times are the rapidly coming upon us.

So in light of these massive signs and warnings are you repenting of your sin? Who as a result of these calamities are returning to the Lord? Who despite these remedial judgments are amending their ways and turning from wickedness and evil? What will you do? Yet we know

“The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, and the Lord will by no means clear the guilty.His way is in whirlwind and storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet. 4-He rebukes the sea and makes it dry; he dries up all the rivers; Bashan and Carmel wither; the bloom of Lebanon withers. 5- The mountains quake before him; the hills melt; the earth heaves before him, the world and all who dwell in it.” –Nahum 1:3-5 (ESV)

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Pray for the peace of Jerusalem – Psa 122:6 (KJV)

Coram Deo (living in the presence of Almighty God 24×7)

-BPWatcher, Internet Preacher and Bible Prophecy Watchman

WOES IN NATURE INCREASE!

“And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. ”  –Luke 21:25-26 (KJV)

“And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.” –Luke 21:11 (KJV)

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Scent of the Rose – Streams in the Desert – September 15

2017

  • Sep 15

Blow upon my garden that the spices may flow out (S. of Sol. 4:16).

Some of the spices mentioned in this chapter are quite suggestive. The aloe was a bitter spice, and it tells of the sweetness of bitter things, the bitter-sweet, which has its own fine application that only those can understand who have felt it. The myrrh was used to embalm the dead, and it tells of death to something. It is the sweetness which comes to the heart after it has died to its self-will and pride and sin.

Oh, the inexpressible charm that hovers about some Christians simply because they bear upon the chastened countenance and mellow spirit the impress of the cross, the holy evidence of having died to something that was once proud and strong, but is now forever at the feet of Jesus. It is the heavenly charm of a broken spirit and a contrite heart, the music that springs from the minor key, the sweetness that comes from the touch of the frost upon the ripened fruit.

And then the frankincense was a fragrance that came from the touch of the fire. It was the burning powder that rose in clouds of sweetness from the bosom of the flames. It tells of the heart whose sweetness has been called forth, perhaps by the flames of affliction, until the holy place of the soul is filled with clouds of praise and prayer.

Beloved, are we giving out the spices, the perfumes, the sweet odors of the heart?
–The Love-Life of Our Lord

“A Persian fable says: One day
A wanderer found a lump of clay
So redolent of sweet perfume
Its odors scented all the room.
‘What are thou? was his quick demand,
‘Art thou some gem from Samarcand,
Or spikenard in this rude disguise,
Or other costly merchandise?’
‘Nay: I am but a lump of clay.’
“‘Then whence this wondrous perfume–say!’
‘Friend, if the secret I disclose,
I have been dwelling with the rose.’
Sweet parable! and will not those
‘Who love to dwell with Sharon’s rose,
Distil sweet odors all around,
Though low and mean themselves are found?
Dear Lord, abide with us that we
May draw our perfume fresh from Thee.” 

Oswald Chambers 

What To Renounce
September 15, 2017
We have renounced the hidden things of shame…  —2 Corinthians 4:2
   
Have you “renounced the hidden things of shame” in your life— the things that your sense of honor or pride will not allow to come into the light? You can easily hide them. Is there a thought in your heart about anyone that you would not like to be brought into the light? Then renounce it as soon as it comes to mind— renounce everything in its entirety until there is no hidden dishonesty or craftiness about you at all. Envy, jealousy, and strife don’t necessarily arise from your old nature of sin, but from the flesh which was used for these kinds of things in the past (see Romans 6:19 and 1 Peter 4:1-3). You must maintain continual watchfulness so that nothing arises in your life that would cause you shame.
“…not walking in craftiness…” (2 Corinthians 4:2). This means not resorting to something simply to make your own point. This is a terrible trap. You know that God will allow you to work in only one way— the way of truth. Then be careful never to catch people through the other way— the way of deceit. If you act deceitfully, God’s blight and ruin will be upon you. What may be craftiness for you, may not be for others— God has called you to a higher standard. Never dull your sense of being your utmost for His highest— your best for His glory. For you, doing certain things would mean craftiness coming into your life for a purpose other than what is the highest and best, and it would dull the motivation that God has given you. Many people have turned back because they are afraid to look at things from God’s perspective. The greatest spiritual crisis comes when a person has to move a little farther on in his faith than the beliefs he has already accepted.
WISDOM FROM OSWALD CHAMBERS
The emphasis to-day is placed on the furtherance of an organization; the note is, “We must keep this thing going.” If we are in God’s order the thing will go; if we are not in His order, it won’t.  Conformed to His Image, 357 R

​PROPHECY WATCH: Implanted Microchips To Replace Credit Cards and Car KeysSep 14, 2017 | 0  |     

PROPHECY WATCH: Implanted Microchips To Replace Credit Cards and Car Keys
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A microchip embedded under the skin will replace credit cards and keys according to Stephen Ray, who has already overseen a program for Sweden’s largest state owned train operator that allows customers to scan their chips instead of using tickets. BBC News showcased the system in which Swedes are able to have their embedded chip scanned by a conductor who uses an app to match up their chip membership number with a purchased ticket. Around 3,000 people in Sweden have already had a chip embedded in
their hand in order to access secure areas of buildings. SJ – the first travel company in the world to implement the system is north Europe’s largest train operator. The company initially expects around 200 people to join the program. Despite Ray dismissing concerns about privacy, when the program was launched some customers complained that their LinkedIn profiles were appearing instead of their train tickets when conductors scanned their biometric chip.

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Paula Maillet

September 14

That Wonderful Time To Come

“Now it shall come to pass in the latter days

that the mountain of the Lord’s house

shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills;

and all nations shall flow to it.”

Isaiah 2:2

It’s so wonderful to know that after all the violence, the pain and trauma and heartache experienced in this world, there will come a time when the Messiah most definitely WILL come and will bring peace to this broken world. We know that this prophecy is still future because there has never yet been a time when all the nations have flowed to the mountain of the Lord, the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. It also shows that the Temple Mount will belong to the Lord, the God of Jacob, the God of Israel, and NOT to another god.

vs 3:

“Many people shall come and say, ‘Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,

to the house of the God of Jacob;

He will teach us his ways,

and we shall walk in His paths.’

For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.”

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