As I was driving across the lake one day a rather large bird flew in front of my car. He seemed to be having a great time just gliding along in the wind from side to side and waiting and looking for his next free meal from the Lord. Jesus quickend these verses to me from this little illustration that the Lord provided. “Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, If God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, 0 ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or,What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:26-33). The Lord wants us to be free like that bird just trusting in him and having faith that he will take care of everything for us. “But my’ God shall supply all of your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. “(Philippians 4: 19). Won’t you trust him today? Just do your part and God will do the rest. Just roll away the stone then watch God do a miracle. “Remember though, the birds just can’t stay all the time in the comfort and safety of their nest. They have to venture out sometimes in the cold and rain and seek and then they shall find. Oh, by the way, “He made the stars also.” (Genesis 1:16b)

Say this prayer if you want to be saved: Jesus, I want to know you, and to live forever in Heaven, I know I have made mistakes and done bad things- and I am sorry. Please forgive me. I know I don’t deserve it, but I accept your love and I accept you as my Saviour. I believe you died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead. Please come into my heart and life and fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me your peace. Amen.

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. (Matthew 5:3-12).
Blessed is everyone that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. ( Psalm 128:1).
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. ( James 1:12).
Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. (John 20:29)
BLESSED IS the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor setteth in the seat of the scornful.( Psalm 1:1).
BLESSED IS he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.( Psalm 41:1).

“I will bless the Lord at all times his praise shall continually be in my mouth”. (Psalms 34:1)

How can we bless the Lord? Jesus said, “And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.” (John 34:1). We can even make God and Jesus and The Holy Spirit so happy that they will sing. So is it with our Godly Parents , they are happy when their children do good and are obedient and thankful. I know from my own experiences that I don’t have peace and joy when I am not doing right or in the Spirit and pleasing the Lord. Remember the way to have JOY is Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last. This is a wonderful way to spell JOY. “Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)

Say this prayer if you want to be saved: Jesus, I want to know you, and to live forever in Heaven, I know I have made mistakes and done bad things- and I am sorry. Please forgive me. I know I don’t deserve it, but I accept your love and I accept you as my Saviour. I believed you died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead. Please come into my heart and life and fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me peace. Amen

“I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward”.( Genesis 15:1b)You know that the most important thing that you have, your most prized possession is your relationship with God, and Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and this all comes through Jesus. He is the door, and it seems that every time you turn around the enemy is there trying to slam that door shut smack dab in your face, and destroy it. He’s tried everything that’s got a name, all the wealth I want and worldly fame. If I could, still I wouldn’t take nothing for my journey now.” And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”‘(Galatians 6:9) Some day we will actually see Jesus, and one glimpse of his dear face all sorrow shall erase.So greatly run the race till we see Christ.”Again,the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:Who,when he had found one pearl of a great price, went and sold all that he had, and he bought it.”(Matthew 13:45,46).It will be more than worth it all just to see Jesus. Lifes trials will seem so small when we see Christ. Will you dance in his presence or to your knees will you fall? I think I will fall to my face.Remember Jesus is there for you and he wants you to be happy and that your joy maybe full.So cast all your cares upon him because he cares for you.”And be kind one to another,tenderhearted ,forgiving one another,even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you.(Ephesians 4:32)Jesus loves you and cares very much about all that you are going thru so turn to him for he is greater than all your problems and he will help you.He is waiting with open arms for you.He says “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden ,and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30).Faith Will See You Through.

I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day;
I’d rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.
The eye is a better pupil, more willing than the ear;
Fine counsel is confusing, but example is always clear,
And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds,
For to see a good put in action is what everybody needs.
I can soon learn how to do it if you will let me see it done;
I can watch your hand in action, but your tongue too fast may run.
And the lectures you deliver may be very wise and true,
But I’d rather get my lesson by observing what you do.
For I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give,
But there is no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.
When I see a deed of kindness, I am eager to be kind.
When a weaker brother stumbles, and a strong man stands behind.
Just to see if he can help him, then the wish grows strong in me
To become as big and thoughtful as I know that friend to be.
And all travelers can witness that the best of guides today
Is not the one who tells them, but the one who shows the way.
One good man teaches many; men believe what they behold;
One deed of kindness noted is worth forty that are told.
Who stands with men of honor learns to hold his honor dear,
For right living speaks a language which to everyone is clear.
Though an able speaker charms me with his eloquence, I say,
I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day.
— Edgar A. Guest

Say this prayer to be saved: Jesus, I want to know you, and to live forever in Heaven, I know I have made mistakes and done bad things- and I am sorry. Please forgive me. I know I don’t deserve it, but I accept your love and I accept you as my Saviour. Please come into my heart and life and fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me peace. Amen.

Dear loved ones .This is not going to be a very happy sweet little tickle your ears fuzzy duckling story.I am giving you this warning now before you read on.You MIGHT NOT want to read this. It is in the Bible. If you think you don’t need this message,than maybe you don’t, or maybe you do. But God put it in his Word, and I think we all need this warning. Some day we are all going to have to stand before the Lord and give account for what we have done in this life and any unrepented sins we will have to give account for. “Some will be raised to everlasting life ,and some to shame and everlasting contempt.”(DanieI 12 :2b). If you have ever asked Jesus in your heart or had a speck of faith in him as big as a mustard seed, which is one of, if not the smallest seed then you are saved and will be going to Heaven. Do you want to trade your eternal rewards for what this world and the devil has to offer you? Or are you going to be like Esau who sold his birthright for a bowl of pottage soup? ( Genesis 25;28-34). God is always watching you. You can’t hide from him or get away from him even if you want too.“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence?” (Psalm 139:7). ” If I ascend up into Heaven, thou art there: If I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.” (Psalm 139:8). Have you made your bed in Hell? What is your God ? It’s what you spend most of your time doing or thinking about. Is it the pursuit of material things, or computer games, or whatever things the devil has deceived you into chasing after ?There is even a bank named Chase.”Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.” (Psalm 50:22). “As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.” ( Proverbs 26:11). “While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of who a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entaingled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomt again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.” ( II Peter 2:19-22). ” But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.” (Jeremiah 12:17). “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.”(Psalm 9: 17). These verses can also be applied to individuals as well as whole nations.God’s wheel of judgment grinds exceedingly slow but exceedingly fine! A good healthy fear of God is a good thing ..”And fear not them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell.” (Matthew 10: 28) “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction ..”( Proverbs 1:7 ). If we are loving him we don’t need to fear him, but if we are not, we had better watch out. “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.” (Psalm 103: 13). So are you going to get a crown when you die and go to Heaven, or a broom and mop? It’s up to you, the Lord is not going to force you to love him and serve him. He wants cheerful willing followers who want to have some rewards in Heaven. Jesus will forgive you and take you back 70 X 7 times. He said, “All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and he that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”(John 6:37). God said “Turn,O backsliding children, saith the Lord; for I am married unto you: “ (Jeremiah 3:14a) God said he is married unto the backslider and that he is a jealous God and he will have no other Gods before him.( Exodus 20:3). ” Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.” ( Hebrews 10:38).” And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” ( Luke 9:62).  Was Jesus trying to tell us that no one is worthy for the Kingdom of God, but only by his grace and his love and his mercy? The Bible says, ” And they all forsook him and fled.” ( Mark 14:50). Hasn’t everyone been a prodigal son, and a backslider at some time or another that has known the Lord for any length of time ? ” All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.” ( Isaiah 53:6).“0 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee” how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, but ye would not! “ (Matthew 23:37).There are some benifits to backsliding. You can come to know the Lord in a different way. Just like Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden after they sinned and came to know God’s mercy and love and forgiveness after having everything handed to them on a sliver platter. Experience is a better teacher, but often a bitter teacher. God loves his children enough to spank them.” FOR WHOM THE LORD LOVETH HE CHASTENETH, AND SCOURGETH EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVETH. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.” ( Hebrews 12: 6-8). Oh, won’t you return and come back to Jesus today? He loves you and is waiting for you with open arms ..

Do you sometimes feel that there is something missing in your life? Well I can tell you for sure that you just need more of Jesus in your heart and life. Only Jesus and his love can satisfy that longing aching need in the heart of everyone. That’s the way God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit made you. “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” (Genesis 1:26a,27). So if you feel unfulfilled, try filling up on Jesus. “He’s the same yesterday, today, and forever, and He will never leave you or forsake you. “(Hebrews 13:5,8). Jesus washed his disciples feet and when he got to Peter, Peter said, “You shall never wash my feet. “Jesus told him  “if you don’t let me wash your feet then you have no part in me.” Peter then told Jesus, “not my feet only but my hands and my head.” (John 13:4-10). Jesus was trying to teach his disciples a lesson on humility and to illustrate to us all how we need Him to cleanse us every day. Only the blood of Jesus can wash away our sins, and make us ready for the masters use. (1 John 1:7) Jesus wants to live inside of you,and make you happy. “He must increase and I must decrease.”(John 3:30). Please say this prayer with me.

Say this prayer if you want to be saved: Jesus, I want to know you, and to live forever in Heaven, I know I have made mistakes and done bad things- and I am sorry. Please forgive me. I know I don’t deserve it, but I accept your love and I accept you as my Saviour. I believed you died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead. Please come into my heart and life and fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me peace. Amen.