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Faith-Jack Blake
Monday, May 06, 2024Good Monday Morning,
Paul told Timothy and by extension, us also, to be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, IN FAITH, in purity. ( 1 Timothy 4.12). Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance OF FAITH, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water (Hebrews 10.22). Jesus the Christ, our lord, savior and protector, is the author and the finisher OF OUR FAITH, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand throne of God. (Hebrews 12.2). Therefore leaving the discussion of the elementary principals, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and OF FAITH toward God. (Hebrews 6.1). FAITH is the glorious victory that overcomes the world. But this FAITH must be an obedient FAITH. For FAITH without works is dead. (James 2.20).
Farther, increase our faith, give us knowledge and understanding. of your word as we study to show ourselves approved by You. Help us Father to never waver from our faith which gives us hope and inspiration.. In Jesus name, we pray AMEN!
Be Sober, Be Vigilant-Jack Blake
Monday, April 22, 2024Good Morning
If we, as disciples of Christ, are to stand against the wiles of our adversary, the devil, who walks among us, we must be sober minded and vigilant at all times knowing that we too can be taken in by his lying deceitful ways. He is always looking for ways to attack not only us but also our children with immoral principals of lustful, fleshly, sinful ideals and passions which war against the soul and can weaken our faith. Now is the time when we must be bold and courageous humbling ourselves under the mighty hand of God as we fight for our faith fighting not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, and rulers of darkness in this age and against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places. (See Ephesians 6.12). We must be loyal and true to Christ, abhorring all evil and clinging to what is good, not being overcome with evil but always doing what is good. For whoever rewards evil for good, evil will not depart from his house. (Proverbs 17.13).
A People-Jack Blake
Saturday, April 13, 2024Greetings, Brethren,
We were once not a people but are now the people of God who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy (1 Peter2.10). Now therefore, IF you will indeed OBEY My voice and KEEP My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people, for all the earth is Mine and you shall be to Me a Kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Exodus 19.5,6). We are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own special people, that we may proclaim the praises of Him who called us from darkness (sin) into His marvelous light (righteousness) (1 Peter 2.9). Also read Revelation 1.5,6. Brethren, be careful out there for the eyes of the world are watching us and their ears are hearing us to confirm if we are truly God's people. Therefore, be filled with the Spirit, walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time. Understand what the will of the Lord is because the days are evil (Ephesians 5.15-17).
Which Way Do You Chose-Jack Balke
Thursday, April 11, 2024Greetings, Friends and Brethren,
The views of the world, and I am sad to say, even some who claim to be Christians concerning God and His word is nothing short of crucifying Jesus again. The tempting of God by raising up the wicked and instead of exposing their wrongs, blessing those who call evil good and good evil is just morally and spiritually wrong. But the true disciple, that is those who love and fear the Lord, empty themselves of worldly ways by crucifying the flesh with its passions and desires and deny self to do what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12.1,2). They take heed knowing they too can fall from His grace (1 Corinthians 10.12). They feed on God's word daily to strengthen and refresh their faith. They know that there is coming a day when we all will appear before the judgement seat of Christ to give account of the things done in the body whether good or bad. (2 Corinthians 5.10), and they prepare their heart. Our world would oh so better, if we found more Bibles on the table, and mothers singing Rock of Ages cleft for me. Words of a country song; "Family Bible."
Promises of God-Jack Blake
Saturday, April 06, 2024Greetings Friends, and Brethren,
If you reading this then be thankful! For this day was made possible by God through His love, mercy and grace. It is the day made by God; so be glad and rejoice in it. (Psalms 119.24). It was by the divine power of God that we have been given all things that pertain to life and godliness. (2 Peter 1.3). He has shown us what is good and only requires us to do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him (Micah 6). To show our love for Him, let us walk worthy of the vocation wherewith we were called, with all lowliness, meekness and logsuffering, forbearing one another in love and endeavoring to keep the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4.1-3). May the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful. (Colossians 3.15). Trust in Him, obey His commandments, stay grounded deep in His love, steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord and be faithful until death, then you will receive the crown of life. (Revelation 2.10). For God has promised and you shall receive.