I am so thankful to God for His faithfulness. He desires that we draw near so that He may commune with us. Draw near while it is yet day, for the night soon comes. Who will be ready to stand in truth:
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Stand as a pillar. Be not weary in well-doing but stand according to all that I have shown you. Stir up the gifts that are within you that you may minister to every one of the sheep that are in need, as My Spirit leads.
The time has come when judgment must begin at My house. For many who say that hey love Me have run after other gods. They love this life and all that is in it. Have I not spoken saying those who love their life will lose it? Have I not warned these people to repent of dead works and every evil thing, and to turn to Me that I may set them free? Who will walk in righteousness, not compromising truth for the desires of their heart? Who will stand firm on all that I have spoken to them, not turning back? Only those who have faith and believe My words will be counted as righteous for without these things, there is no pleasing Me.
To those who have suffered through trials and have not become weary in well-doing, know that you will be given a crown of life. I am your reward. Continue to speak all that I tell you to speak for those who are obedient to My call will never be ashamed. Stand and speak the truth as My servant Noah did, knowing that the end is near. Those who commit themselves unto Me and who do not waver will do mighty exploits for My name's sake. When darkness covers the whole earth and men's hearts fail them for fear, you, My people, will shine as a light and peace will be your covering. Be strong, knowing that I am with you always and knowing that My glory is your rear-guard.
1 Peter 4
1Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 3For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: 4Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: 5Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. 6For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 12Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 14If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. 15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. 16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. 17For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
May God give you peace and rest in Him.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Thursday, March 20, 2008
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Amen Ryan,
Having done all that the Lord asks, stand, wait on Him, rest in the Spirit of truth. Be renewed in strength, He knows how to revive the spirit of a man. What the Holy Spirit speaks in your ear proclaim without regard of man.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
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