Author: Bill

Galatians 3:23-25 Before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. Matthew 5:17-18 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven & earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Rom 13:8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.— We are saved thru the fulfillment of the law, but not by our doing, but by the doing of our Lord Jesus Christ! It is thru grace. We can try to make it on our own merits or accept the merits of our Lord & Savior! I choose Him! I trust that He has fulfilled the Law! Even tho the law still stands, it is thru our love for Him that we find true freedom! That said we can learn to be slaves to righteousness or slaves to sin, but our choice is always driven by love or evil! When we choose love we will always find righteousness in His grace! For by grace we have been saved! For it is love that started the ball rolling,— “John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Love Mel

Rev 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Jer 2:1-2 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Go & cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; I remember thee, the kindness of thy youth, the love of thine espousals, when thou wentest after Me in the wilderness, in a land that was not sown. 1 John 4:7-8 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; & every one that loveth is born of God, & knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. Matt 24:12-13 Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved! — Learning to love God & each other is the key to our salvation! So how? — Mark 12:29-31 “Jesus answered, ‘The foremost is, ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; & you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, & with all your soul, & with all your mind, & with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.’”— Love Mel

1John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father–Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. Isaiah 53:5 He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, & by His stripes we are healed. Hebr 7:25 Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them. — We are His Children! He offers us peace, righteousness, forgiveness & so much more. By His stripes we are healed! He saved us & He loves us! He wants a relationship. He wants our praise. Praise like a child gives to a parent! Or a dog gives his owner. — Remember, Psalm 100:4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, & into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, & bless His name. — Love Mel

Luke 3:4-6 (KJV) As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make His paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, & every mountain & hill shall be brought low; & the crooked shall be made straight, & the rough ways shall be made smooth; & all flesh shall see the salvation of God. — Prepare the way to each heart, so that Jesus can fill it with His love! One day He is returning & the road to each willing must be open & prepared for His return. Don’t be a stranger! — James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, & He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; & purify your hearts, ye double minded. Matt 7:22-23 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? & in thy name have cast out devils? & in thy name done many wonderful works? & then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Hebr 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, & that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. — The key is to diligently seek HIM! Love Mel

Prov 13:15 Good understanding gains favor… Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever. Prov 3:3-4 Let not steadfast love & faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor & good success in the sight of God & man. — What do Steadfast love, faithfulness, good understanding, & wisdom have in common? They all gain you favor with God. Love Mel