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Moral Collapse of Roman Empire-Jack Blake
Friday, March 29, 2024Greetings Friends,
Sin was the cause of scandalous social conditions; rampant sexual immortality, disregard for life, debasement of women, divorce, and suicide out of control. They were an adulterous, perverted, crooked generation. But there was something better for the people. This moral collapse was survived by those who took personal responsibility for their actions. By receiving the word of truth and obeying it through baptism and by staying faithful. They continued in fellowship; worshiping, praying and staying active in the church. By studying the word daily to increase their knowledge of Christ and sharing it with others. And by evangelizing; spreading the good news of the gospel.
Read again the scandalous conditions that took place in Rome. Sound familiar? Then read again how Christians survived this moral collapse. Stay faithful, strong and courageous Christian.
Make the Day Count-Jack Blake
Thursday, March 28, 2024Greetings Friends,
Love never fails, we should never fail to walk by faith in the light of God's word. We must always strive to keep the unity of Spirit in the bond of peace. Do not grow weary in well doing. Lean on Jesus when the storms of life prevail, He will see you through for He has promised to never leave nor forsake you. Trust, obey, add to your faith, be faithful unto death and receive the crown of life. What the Lord promised, He will do for He is a just God who cannot lie.
Keeping the Lord on Your Mind and in Your Heart-Jack Blake
Tuesday, March 12, 2024Greetings Brethren and Friends,
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who humbled Himself and obeyed to the point of death on the cross (Philippians 2.5). Serve Him with a loyal heart and a willing mind, for the Lord searches the heart and understands the intent of the thoughts. Seek Him and you will find Him; forsake Him and He will cast you off forever. (1 Chronicles 28.9). Turn your eyes upon Jesus; let the inspired word of God guide and direct your steps down the pathway of love, righteousness and purity, as we travel to our eternal home, that home not built by human hands.
Father, help us each day to be of sober mind able to receive your inspired word. And Father, search our hearts to see if there is any wicked way in us; lead us in the way everlasting.
In Jesus name we pray, AMEN
Nearer to God to Thee-Jack Blake
Wednesday, February 28, 2024Greetings Brethren and Friends,
If we will love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul and with all our mind, we will draw nearer to Him. If we say we abide in Him, we ought also to walk as He walked, in love and in the Spirit, not fulfilling the fleshly lusts. Though we were once in darkness, now we are the light of the Lord. So walk with Him as His children of light, earnestly contending for the faith and adding daily to that faith the Christian graces. Doing these things will keep us near to the heart of God. This my song shall ever be, nearer my God to Thee.
Father, we long to be with You eternally in the heavens. But while we still remain on earth, help us to love You completely, with no reservations and walk properly with You letting You be our guide to that eternal home.
IN JESUS NAME we pray, AMEN
Believe-Jack Blake
Tuesday, February 27, 2024Greetings Brethren and Friends,
According to the scriptures, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. By faith, we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things that are visible. Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11.1, 3, 6). Believe in God, believe that He communicates to us through His word, the Bible and that the Bible can be understood (Hebrews 11.6; 2 Timothy 3.16,17; John 8.32; Ephesians 5.17). Believe that if we are to be saved eternally, we must live a life of soberness, righteousness, and godliness (Titus2.11-14). Believe that Christ is coming again one day, maybe soon, to judge the world in righteousness (Hebrews 9.27; Acts 17.30, 31). Heaven is real and everlasting (John 14.1-3; 1 Peter 1.3-5). Hell is real and everlasting (Matthew 25.46; Revelation 20.10, 15).
Lord we believe, help our unbelief. AMEN