A BLAST FROM THE WORD
By Sandra Rhynes
“Proof”
Psalms 62:6-7
He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. 7 In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength, And my refuge, is in God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
There are so many “Christians” that ask this question. “How do I know and how can I be sure I am going to heaven.” They live in daily fear and uneasiness about their destination. You know, there is only ONE WAY that the Bible states is the way. John pretty well sums it up without question. By the way of Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God. I have had several people ask me this question in the past few days. Is this a sin or is that a sin and so on. I tell them to read this scripture in Galatians 5:22-26. This scripture names the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. If we stay just as close to Him as we can possibly be, then and only then, are we on our way to heaven to live and reign with Him forever and ever, without end. And then even all of those “gray areas” will be taken care of. I might ask you how you know you are your Father’s son? You would tell me it is because of the name on my birth certificate---enough said---it is all in the Name, the Name of Jesus. Signed, sealed, delivered I am His. I shall not be moved. It is forever settled in my mind. I will not turn back. As for me, I will serve the Lord. I am on my way to heaven. Should the trumpet sound before I finish this devotion, I am out of here.
Holy Lord, the God of my Salvation, I want to be sure I am on my way to live with You in heaven. Increase my faith and my hunger in you. Keep me safe in Your arms and the apple of Your eye. I believe and trust in Your saving grace. I trust You, because of who You are, to keep that which I have committed unto You against the day I am with You. When I worry about going to heaven, I will turn and run to You, the Author and Finisher of my faith. I thank You, Father that You are no respecter of persons. I am thankful that whosoever will can come to You. Praise God that means me. Amen
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
"Jesus Sees You"
A BLAST FROM THE WORD
By Sandra Rhynes
“Jesus Sees You”
Matthew 5:1-2
1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them,
Oh, the compassion of Jesus!! The eyes that looked upon the crowd that day were the eyes of love and compassion. I would have loved to have been right there on the front row. No matter where you are, Jesus sees you. He has seen the multitudes of people from the beginning of time. From this crowd at the “Sermon on the Mount” to the---woman at the well, to the---12 disciples, to the---leapers, to the---feeding of the 5 thousand, to the---blind man at Bethsaida, to the---little woman with the issue of blood, to the---tax collectors and sinners, to---raising of the dead, to the children---to Nicodemus who was afraid and came to Jesus by night, even to the---soldiers who mocked Him on the cross---AAAALLLLLLLL the way to you and me---He has compassion. Whatever you are going through now or have been through in the past or are fixing to go through in the future, Jesus knows all about all of these things. He is ever present, ever knowing and He never sleeps or slumbers, which means, when you go to bed at night you can sleep in peace. Jesus has got you covered. He’s got your back. And to top it all off---He has conquered the grave!! Praise God!!!!!
Lord Of All, thank you because of who you are. I praise your name. I am so glad You see all things and know all things. Help me to have Your compassion on others. In Your word, You said I am the “salt of the earth and the light of the world.” I want to be that to the ones You died for. I can’t imagine how You felt on the cross with the sins of all humanity weighing so heavy on Your shoulders. Help me to be Your hand extended to reach them. Give me Your eyes to see others as clearly as You see them. I want to win the lost at any cost. I want to be among the ones You are raising up for the “end time harvest.” Amen.
By Sandra Rhynes
“Jesus Sees You”
Matthew 5:1-2
1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them,
Oh, the compassion of Jesus!! The eyes that looked upon the crowd that day were the eyes of love and compassion. I would have loved to have been right there on the front row. No matter where you are, Jesus sees you. He has seen the multitudes of people from the beginning of time. From this crowd at the “Sermon on the Mount” to the---woman at the well, to the---12 disciples, to the---leapers, to the---feeding of the 5 thousand, to the---blind man at Bethsaida, to the---little woman with the issue of blood, to the---tax collectors and sinners, to---raising of the dead, to the children---to Nicodemus who was afraid and came to Jesus by night, even to the---soldiers who mocked Him on the cross---AAAALLLLLLLL the way to you and me---He has compassion. Whatever you are going through now or have been through in the past or are fixing to go through in the future, Jesus knows all about all of these things. He is ever present, ever knowing and He never sleeps or slumbers, which means, when you go to bed at night you can sleep in peace. Jesus has got you covered. He’s got your back. And to top it all off---He has conquered the grave!! Praise God!!!!!
Lord Of All, thank you because of who you are. I praise your name. I am so glad You see all things and know all things. Help me to have Your compassion on others. In Your word, You said I am the “salt of the earth and the light of the world.” I want to be that to the ones You died for. I can’t imagine how You felt on the cross with the sins of all humanity weighing so heavy on Your shoulders. Help me to be Your hand extended to reach them. Give me Your eyes to see others as clearly as You see them. I want to win the lost at any cost. I want to be among the ones You are raising up for the “end time harvest.” Amen.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
His Pleasure
“His Pleasure”
Psalms 37:4
“Delight yourself also in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Ephesians 1:5
“…having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will.”
“According to the good pleasure of His will.” It was Jesus’ pleasure to give His life for our sins. He lay down His life freely. He calls us His friends. You know, it is your pleasure to do good things for your friends. To call them, cook for them, have them in your home, just anything you can do for your friends gives you pleasure. Jesus said if we will keep His commandments and serve Him delightfully, then it is His pleasure to give you the desires of your heart. All our spiritual blessings flow down to us from that stream. Oh, how we should prize this glorious gospel and to bless God for it! His delight and pleasure is the light shining in a dark place, for which we have reason to be thankful. To be in union with Jesus is a great privilege. Every morning when we arise and every night when we sleep, we should thank Him for His supreme sacrifice and love.
Most loving Father, thank You for Your undying love and forgive me when I don’t live for Your pleasure. Help me to pleasure You in all that I do. Thank you Father for the many, many blessings above my needs. Amen
Psalms 37:4
“Delight yourself also in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Ephesians 1:5
“…having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will.”
“According to the good pleasure of His will.” It was Jesus’ pleasure to give His life for our sins. He lay down His life freely. He calls us His friends. You know, it is your pleasure to do good things for your friends. To call them, cook for them, have them in your home, just anything you can do for your friends gives you pleasure. Jesus said if we will keep His commandments and serve Him delightfully, then it is His pleasure to give you the desires of your heart. All our spiritual blessings flow down to us from that stream. Oh, how we should prize this glorious gospel and to bless God for it! His delight and pleasure is the light shining in a dark place, for which we have reason to be thankful. To be in union with Jesus is a great privilege. Every morning when we arise and every night when we sleep, we should thank Him for His supreme sacrifice and love.
Most loving Father, thank You for Your undying love and forgive me when I don’t live for Your pleasure. Help me to pleasure You in all that I do. Thank you Father for the many, many blessings above my needs. Amen
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Me and My Shadow
By Sandra Rhynes
“Me and My Shadow”
ACTS 5: 15
Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
That Peter, he was a different individual. He could walk on water. He could lay hands on the sick and they were healed. Even his shadow healed them. He could preach the gospel and thousands of people came to Christ. There were so many people that needed healing that they laid the sick on beds and couches. They just lined them up, hoping even Peter’s very shadow would go over them as the sun shone. The sick had that much confidence in Peter. Multitudes of people came from other cities as well. Can you imagine! All that came were healed…ALL! There were many signs and wonders done among the people. In fact Peter was just a fisherman that answered the call of Jesus on his life. He was no different from you and me. Soooo…how did Peter walk on water, how did Peter heal the sick, what made multitudes believe when Peter preached? He had been with Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God! Peter answered the call. Even though earlier he had denied Christ. He loved Jesus with his very life. Yes, Peter messed up. Peter repented—obeyed—then—said “ yes Lord.” Have you been with Jesus enough that others can see Jesus in you? Have you been with Jesus enough that just your shadow heals? I don’t know about you, but, my shadow has not healed anyone yet. All the people that are healed, all the people that are saved, all of the miracles that are done are in fact from the One and Only—Jesus Christ. Knowing that He alone is the Power and all of these things are done by Him---then--what about Peter or me or you? The Lord still works through His people. We are His hand extended. The difference is some saints of God are fearful. Then you have some that don’t want to say yes to the Lord for their calling. They want to be just close enough to Jesus to feel good and do their duty. I challenge you to stay in tune with Jesus long enough to hear your calling. It is time that we as Christian people step up to the plate and be the “Peters” of our age. Stay in the presence of Jesus and obey His voice. Jesus will do the same for you as he did for Peter and the other apostles. Listen to His voice and trust Him. The congregation of today is just as needy as the ones back then. “Greater works shall ye do.”
Lord and Savior, I come to you on bended knee, show me the way. Show me my calling. Give me the same boldness that Peter had. I say yes to You, Lord. I love You with my very life. Amen
“Me and My Shadow”
ACTS 5: 15
Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
That Peter, he was a different individual. He could walk on water. He could lay hands on the sick and they were healed. Even his shadow healed them. He could preach the gospel and thousands of people came to Christ. There were so many people that needed healing that they laid the sick on beds and couches. They just lined them up, hoping even Peter’s very shadow would go over them as the sun shone. The sick had that much confidence in Peter. Multitudes of people came from other cities as well. Can you imagine! All that came were healed…ALL! There were many signs and wonders done among the people. In fact Peter was just a fisherman that answered the call of Jesus on his life. He was no different from you and me. Soooo…how did Peter walk on water, how did Peter heal the sick, what made multitudes believe when Peter preached? He had been with Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God! Peter answered the call. Even though earlier he had denied Christ. He loved Jesus with his very life. Yes, Peter messed up. Peter repented—obeyed—then—said “ yes Lord.” Have you been with Jesus enough that others can see Jesus in you? Have you been with Jesus enough that just your shadow heals? I don’t know about you, but, my shadow has not healed anyone yet. All the people that are healed, all the people that are saved, all of the miracles that are done are in fact from the One and Only—Jesus Christ. Knowing that He alone is the Power and all of these things are done by Him---then--what about Peter or me or you? The Lord still works through His people. We are His hand extended. The difference is some saints of God are fearful. Then you have some that don’t want to say yes to the Lord for their calling. They want to be just close enough to Jesus to feel good and do their duty. I challenge you to stay in tune with Jesus long enough to hear your calling. It is time that we as Christian people step up to the plate and be the “Peters” of our age. Stay in the presence of Jesus and obey His voice. Jesus will do the same for you as he did for Peter and the other apostles. Listen to His voice and trust Him. The congregation of today is just as needy as the ones back then. “Greater works shall ye do.”
Lord and Savior, I come to you on bended knee, show me the way. Show me my calling. Give me the same boldness that Peter had. I say yes to You, Lord. I love You with my very life. Amen
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
"Words"
A BLAST FROM THE WORD
By Sandra Rhynes
“Words!”
Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
They were arguing, I could hear them from another room. These two scriptures came to my mind. You know, nothing stirs up anger and sows discord like grievous, hot words. A right cause will be better pleaded with meekness than harsh words. What is in the heart directs our words. Let us speak words of Life and Blessings to each other. Pleasant words from a wise heart teaches and adds learning. Also, the good word of God is a means of spiritual strength. Words that we say are like squeezing out too much toothpaste---you can’t put it back in the tube.
Father God, in Your precious Son’s name I come to You. Let me speak life into others. Take control of my words. Teach me from Your Word. Help me to think before I speak. Let me not forget the “Golden Rule.” Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Amen
By Sandra Rhynes
“Words!”
Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
They were arguing, I could hear them from another room. These two scriptures came to my mind. You know, nothing stirs up anger and sows discord like grievous, hot words. A right cause will be better pleaded with meekness than harsh words. What is in the heart directs our words. Let us speak words of Life and Blessings to each other. Pleasant words from a wise heart teaches and adds learning. Also, the good word of God is a means of spiritual strength. Words that we say are like squeezing out too much toothpaste---you can’t put it back in the tube.
Father God, in Your precious Son’s name I come to You. Let me speak life into others. Take control of my words. Teach me from Your Word. Help me to think before I speak. Let me not forget the “Golden Rule.” Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Amen
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