Charles Spurgeon

"Sincerity makes the very least person to be of more value than the most talented hypocrite."

A Shocking Message Needed to Be Heard

I am not exactly advocating everything that Paul Washer is proclaiming here. I do not believe in a Salvation by works. But this message needs to be heard. Faith is defined by the book of James (very controversial book by the way in many historical councils) as belief and repentance, or actions that convey that belief. "Even the demons believe and shudder." If Satan himself believes in Jesus, which he does because he witnessed his entire life, then why isnt he saved? Because a belief in Jesus is NOT a Faith in Him. Its much more than a believe. So must we do more than just say a simple prayer to be saved? I would agree with Paul washer that it takes more than that. Its a sketchy debate... Listen to the whole message on Youtube... Its about an hour long. I couldnt stop watching it! Thanks

9 hours. Nailed Before the World. Shame. Pain. What did it take?

King.
Can you express what you faced? I don't want the pain. I just want it in words! What? Wait... I do not understand. Language fails to desribe? Jesus, how? How is it possible?

The Scriptures describe no explanation of Jesus's feelings... of God's emotions while nailed on a tree for the rest of the World to gaze upon and pity. I assume this fact exists because Scriptures are fully TRUTH. It would be a false data if the Scriptures claimed to explain Christ's suffering in words.

King. How is it possible? I feel like life is hard. Like MY life is hard. What do I do now?

A great quote from a great movie "A Walk to Remember":
"Without suffering, there would be no compassion."

Christ suffered great to show compassion greatly. I believe understanding God's genuine and true love is found in an understanding of his suffering.

So what does Jesus say now to those whose lives have fallen apart? Those who find themselves hiding from eyes of the world? Who feel isolated, confused, far away, forgotten, forsaken, broken, alone, lost, torn, and weak?

ENDURE...

Keep going my son/daughter...




That doesn't help.
That cannot be all that you have for me!
You promise to be beside me every step of the way! I do not see you!
My Faith is Fading away from You!


Endure...

I have been there...

isolated, confused, far away, forgotten, forsaken, broken, alone, lost, torn, and weak...

I have been there...




Great achievements throughtout the worlds history required endurance, a strong desire to push through the impossible situations. Victory was never handed to a man. He had to earn it. Through Scriptures, ENDURANCE defines our intended behavior and drives us towards success in the Kingdom. God is not letting us forget it. Edure.

How can I endure Father? What gave Christ the ability to turn and face the soldiers in Gathsemane... after crying out to release this burden if possible... to let him escape the pain? How, King, did you do it? Endurance cannot exist without reason to edure. Perseverance must have a reward, or it is pointless and shallow.

"... but the greatest of these is LOVE." (I Cor. 13:13)

LOVE.

Purely Love produces endurance.

What allows a man to risk his life at the frontline of a war in a foreign country?

LOVE for his country and peers.

What allows a friendship to flourish when great distance tries to destroy it?

LOVE

What will make a man do anything to bring a smile to a girls face and heart?

LOVE

Love is the theme of Scriptures. God has been trying to convey to us since the beginning of the ages that LOVE drives him to pursue us; to shower us in grace and mercy. Love kept him up on that cross for nine hours of torture. Love led to conquering a darkness deeper than our minds are aware. Love removed shackles from our feet and wrists. Love restored a fellowship between Man and God. Love.

King I LOVE you. The deepest pain a man can feel is loving a girl who fails to love him in return. I confess Jesus that I am a cheating wife. I fall short of unconditional love and I cause you great pain. My heart sinks deep into sadness at the grief you feel because of me. But I do LOVE you. I will continue to Love you until the end of time. And I am striving to grow as a man for you, enduring the whips and scorns of time. Give me a LOVE that conquers it all. Amen.

"He Humbled Himself." Philippians 2:8

This phrase is so simple. When I first read this verse, I just quickly passed it and didn't think much about it. Of coarse he humbled himself. The common phrase: "Christ lowered himself and was a servant. We need to be like Christ." Wow, how many times have I heard that. But as I started pondering the passage and talking things over with God, I began to go off thinking about how Jesus humbled himself. I thought about the six hours at calvary. His head hung low in humiliation. His face completely gone and his bones all out of joint. His heart was slowing its beat. He was naked and heartbroken. He was their King! He loved these people. He only wanted to help them and free them. He sat on the throne at the right hand of the Father and was now viewed as the worst creature who lived on earth. He was given the opportunity to live among the very creatures he created. He could have relationships with them and talk with them face to face like thousands of years before in Eden. But he was rejected. Rejected! just thinking about the feelings in his heart makes me feel terrible. I cannot imagine what thoughts passed through his head on the mount that day on Calvary. I cannot comprehend the passion he has for his creation. My God, I wish I could understand my King's heart. He is so beyond us. I become so overwhelmed when I think about that day that will come when everyone will finally declare the honor that the King deserves! What an incredible day we have ahead of us! I constantly think about that moment and what it will feel like! It makes this life worth living. There is so much to look forward to in the future. My hope is that I can humble myself and quietly fulfill my purpose here on earth the rest of the days of my life. Its a struggle to find a way to devote every breath to have a purpose in God's plan. It takes focus and love. But I don't want to waste a single second on this earth. The only reason I am alive is to honor my King. So may God be lifted up and exalted and may I lower myself to be a servant to his children and carry out his plans for me!

The Prosperity Gospel is Absolutley false