BE SURE YOU FIND IT!

Maybe it’s because I’m nearing eighty, but I’ve been thinking about these words of Jesus more deeply, seriously, “Go in through the narrow gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many there are who go in through it. Because narrow is the gate and constricted is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:13,14

The narrow Way that leads to life is Jesus.  He warned us that it is narrow because of obstacles standing close about.

 

“Jesus said…, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father but by Me.” John 14:6 

 

“Then you shall call on Me, and you shall go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you shall seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. ” Jeremiah 29:12-14

 

Then Scripture assures us, “And I will be found by you.”

 

I’m on “the Way”…are you? 

 

Jesus loves you.  He proved it when he died for your sins and mine.  ”For God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him.” John 3:16-17 

YOUR CONVICTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE...FROM DR. CHARLES STANLEY

 

BUILDING BY LIZZIE

"Let your light so shine..."

 Just a few minutes ago, September 14, 2021, I took these notes as I listened to Dr. Stanley on YouTube.

I trust him because of my own journey in Scripture all of my life.  He "speaks the truth in love."  When you listen to, study the work of any human being, know their agenda, understand their motives and scrutinize them by Scripture.  Over and over in Scripture there is warning of deceivers; but we will not be deceived as we stay close to the Word of God itself, and search the Scriptures daily.

Here is a List of reasons that I believe the Bible (almost exact from In Touch)

THE BIBLE IS:

1. Timeless

2. Infallible 

3. A trustworthy Guide

4. Pictures the consequences of sin

5. God's unconditional love is clear

6. Contains all of the history of redemption

7.How Jesus paid our sin debt in full

8. Explains why He was born of a virgin: so He had no sin.  He was absolutely pure.

9. It describes Why He died on the cross...Old testament lambs and sacrifices were a symbol of the perfect Lamb of God.

10. Leviticus: a Book with many symbols

11.  His resurrection ...God in human flesh...He was dead and resurrected.

12.  Now Jesus is Seated at the Father's right hand.

13.   We know how to respond to temptation.

14.  The Holy Spirit seals you when you are a Believer

15.  The Holy Spirit: Dwells within every Believer forever...Helper, Comforter, Teacher: 

John 14:26  But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

16.  How to face trials ... look at Paul.

17.  The Word of God is sharper than a two edged sword

18.  It is difficult sometimes to understand the Bible..."As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." God.  We go again and again and the Holy Spirit is there.  It is profound so that we will keep coming back and back.

19.  If we confess our sins He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9.

20.  It explains what happens at death...what do you think will happen to you?

21.  The cross took care of our sin debt in full...absent from the body, present with the LORD.

22.  It promises future rewards to those who believe in Him. John 14.

23.  Warns of coming judgment.

24.  Judgment for Believer is reward.

25.  Judgment of unbeliever: eternal punishment

26.  Matt. 24.

27. Isaiah 40:8.

28.  What will be more valuable on your last day of life...all your money or eternal life?

29.  For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves it is the gift of God, not of works lest anyone should boast.

30.  You cannot find errors in the Bible.  Holy men of God wrote as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

31.  Everybody has a choice.

 

2Pe 3:9  "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. " 2 Peter 3:9

 

LEAVING FEAR BEHIND

 To us who believe, have received Him, Jesus is with you and me through the fear and uncertainty in our country.

Isaiah 41:10 "Do not fear; for I am with you; be not dismayed; for I am your God. I will make you strong; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness." When Scripture tells us, "Pray without ceasing" now is the time to put it into action, God is All Knowing, Everywhere Present and All Powerful. There is no prayer too small; none too trivial, that He does not hear. When our hearts are humble and repentant to our Heavenly Father the LORD will hear...this is where I am! Let's repent as a Nation. Let's "Trust in Him at all times; you people, pour out your heart before Him; God is a hiding-place for us. Selah." Psalm 62:8

 

The key to leaving fear behind is opening our hearts to Jesus Christ and His amazing plan of eternal life offered... "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name..." John 1:12

 

Let's believe, lets receive, let's open our hearts and be vulnerable to the Creator God, who loves you...