Author: Bill

John 14:2-3  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. If I go & prepare a place for you, I will come again, & receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 12:32 I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw ALL men unto Me. — He is drawing us to Himself! We even have a place just for us, prepared by Jesus! I know this must be exciting! Let’s Rejoice Love Mel

Don’t ever forget “Fear” is False Evidence Appearing Real. If we look around we might want to fear the coronavirus, the talk of aliens, the discussion of not supporting Israel, the boarder issues etc. BUT GOD says..—Luke 12:32 (ESV) Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:6-7 (ESV) Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? & not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod & your staff, they comfort me. — As we think of the wrongs being done we can consider —Matt 28:4 The guards shook with fear when they saw Him, & they fell into a dead faint. — Also consider… —Psalm 37:1-2 Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass & wither like the green herb.— We must always remember, GODs Got This! Love Mel

Mark 9:35 He sat down, & called the twelve, & saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, & servant of all. Mark 10:43-45 So shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: & whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, & to give His life a ransom for many.
Jesus said, want to be first, then Be last of ALL.
want to be a big deal, then Be SERVANT of ALL.
want to be chiefest, then Be a servant of ALL.
Wow, now that can be a real wake up for us all! Can it be that our willingness to help others is in fact what Jesus wants from us all? Remember this is not to gain approval, but a true willingness to serve. Jesus went as far as washing the disciples feet. How far are you willing to go? This is worth thinking about. — Gal 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. — Love Mel

From Bill & Mel —One of the three main festivals of the Lord is Pentecost, or The Feast of Weeks or Shavuot. In the OT we see Gods law given at Mt Sinai 50 days after leaving Egypt. In the NT we see The Holy Spirit given 50 days after the resurrection. Lev 23:15 “And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath (in Passover) from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete (and you will make Shavuot offerings).” In the NT Acts 2: “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, & it filled all the house where they were sitting. & there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, & it sat upon each of them. & they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, & began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” —Pentecost is the day we celebrate the beginning of the church age. The filling of the Holy Spirit purifies us & teaches us the things of Christ. Those guided by the Holy Spirit can be spiritually minded & can follow after the things of God. Those who are spiritual “live by the Spirit” & walk by the spirit! —Gal. 5:16 16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, & ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Eph 4:11-15 He gave some, apostles; & some, prophets; & some, evangelists; & some, pastors & teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, & of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to & fro, & carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, & cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. —Sundown today we celebrate God’s Festival of Pentecost. Love Mel

2 Cor 13:5(ESV) Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test! — The real question is, “do you really know that you know your redeemer lives, really lives“ ? Where is your boast? Is it truly in the Lord! — Hebr 12:2-3 Looking unto Jesus the author & finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, & is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied & faint in your minds. — 1 Sam 12:24 Only fear the LORD, & serve Him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things He hath done for you. — We are to consider Him! When we continue to consider Him in all things, then all things are possible in Him. Love Mel