Hello Everyone,
The story was told of an artist that was asked to put on canvas what he considered to be the picture best symbolizing a decaying and dying church. After several months, the hour finally arrived when the painting was to be unveiled. Several people standing around the easel had already given their description of what they thought the church would look like. Some had said it would be a rundown building in great need of repair and paint. Weeds would be growing in the church yard, and there would be some broken window panes. Everyone in the group seemed to have the same picture in mind.
However, when the cloth was removed, a hush fell over the group. Everyone was stunned. Before their eyes was an absolutely beautiful church building. The grounds were well kept and the exterior of the building was in excellent condition. After a few minutes, one person stepped forward and said to the artist, "I thought we asked you to paint a dying church?" The artist smiled and invited everyone to step closer to the painting. He pointed through the windows to the empty pews and to the collection plate on the table. There was nothing in the plate but "cobwebs." The church that has cobwebs in its collection plate is a church that is decaying and dying.
Without the giver, there is no giving. Without the giving, ministries cannot be conducted by the church. Without ministries being conducted, the mission of the church cannot be carried out. If the mission of the church is not carried out, the church is purposeless and dead.
"And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Revelation 3:1,2
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Successful Garden
Hello Everyone,
We are about to go into a new year 2010. Let us be found faithful to plant a successful garden for the Lord.
First, plant five rows of peas:
Presence.
Promptness.
Preparation.
Purity.
Perseverance.
Next to these plant three rows of squash:
Squash gossip.
Squash criticism.
Squash indifference.
No garden is complete without turnips:
Turn up for the meetings.
Turn up with a smile.
Turn up with new ideas.
Turn up with determination to make everything count for something good and worthwhile.
"And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 1:5-8
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
We are about to go into a new year 2010. Let us be found faithful to plant a successful garden for the Lord.
First, plant five rows of peas:
Presence.
Promptness.
Preparation.
Purity.
Perseverance.
Next to these plant three rows of squash:
Squash gossip.
Squash criticism.
Squash indifference.
No garden is complete without turnips:
Turn up for the meetings.
Turn up with a smile.
Turn up with new ideas.
Turn up with determination to make everything count for something good and worthwhile.
"And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 1:5-8
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Cold Weather
Hello Everyone,
It is getting cold in our part of the country. As winter approaches there are all kinds of suggestions of utilizing fuel and making our homes and work places warmer. Here are a few pointers for keeping warm in church when it is cold outside:
* Rush to the front of the church to avoid the draft in the rear.
* Invite your neighbors and friends and sit 10 persons to the pew.
* Seat yourself near the pulpit; much hot air is emitted from that area.
* Fuss and fume when you don't like what the preacher says.
* Wear thermal underwear.
* Wait for an unfamiliar hymn - then watch the sparks fly!
* Let the Holy Spirit fill you, it will warm your heart and body.
"Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;"
Ephesians 5:17-20
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
It is getting cold in our part of the country. As winter approaches there are all kinds of suggestions of utilizing fuel and making our homes and work places warmer. Here are a few pointers for keeping warm in church when it is cold outside:
* Rush to the front of the church to avoid the draft in the rear.
* Invite your neighbors and friends and sit 10 persons to the pew.
* Seat yourself near the pulpit; much hot air is emitted from that area.
* Fuss and fume when you don't like what the preacher says.
* Wear thermal underwear.
* Wait for an unfamiliar hymn - then watch the sparks fly!
* Let the Holy Spirit fill you, it will warm your heart and body.
"Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;"
Ephesians 5:17-20
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Monday, December 28, 2009
Getting back to Basic
Hello Everyone,
More than a hundred years ago D. L. Moody lashed out as a loving critic to certain parts of the church of his time for its misappropriation of energies. The church reminded him, he said, of firemen straightening pictures on the wall of a burning house. In a single sentence he drew a vivid picture of what many of us can become in any generation when we forget the basic activities given to us by the Lord for the church.
"And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:" Ephesians 4:11-13
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
More than a hundred years ago D. L. Moody lashed out as a loving critic to certain parts of the church of his time for its misappropriation of energies. The church reminded him, he said, of firemen straightening pictures on the wall of a burning house. In a single sentence he drew a vivid picture of what many of us can become in any generation when we forget the basic activities given to us by the Lord for the church.
"And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:" Ephesians 4:11-13
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
I Quit
Hello Everyone,
The reasons why I'm giving up sports: football in the fall, baseball in the summer, basketball in the winter. I've had it all. I quit attending sports once and for all, and here are my 11 excuses:
1. Every time I went, they asked for money.
2. The people I sat next to didn't seem friendly.
3. The seats were too hard and not comfortable at all.
4. I went to many games but the coach never came to call on me.
5. The referees made decisions that I couldn't agree with.
6. The game went into overtime and I was late getting home.
7. The band played numbers I'd never heard before and it wasn't my style of music.
8. It seems the games are always scheduled when I want to do other things.
9. I suspect that I was sitting next to some hypocrites. They came to see their friends and they talked during
the whole game.
10. I was taken to too many games by my parents when I was growing up.
11. I hate to wait in the traffic jam in the parking lot after the game.
"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:25
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
The reasons why I'm giving up sports: football in the fall, baseball in the summer, basketball in the winter. I've had it all. I quit attending sports once and for all, and here are my 11 excuses:
1. Every time I went, they asked for money.
2. The people I sat next to didn't seem friendly.
3. The seats were too hard and not comfortable at all.
4. I went to many games but the coach never came to call on me.
5. The referees made decisions that I couldn't agree with.
6. The game went into overtime and I was late getting home.
7. The band played numbers I'd never heard before and it wasn't my style of music.
8. It seems the games are always scheduled when I want to do other things.
9. I suspect that I was sitting next to some hypocrites. They came to see their friends and they talked during
the whole game.
10. I was taken to too many games by my parents when I was growing up.
11. I hate to wait in the traffic jam in the parking lot after the game.
"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:25
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Already Christmas
Hello Everyone,
When the boys were growing up at Christmas time they would always do a lot of snooping, trying to find the gift --wrapped presents with their name and figure out what was in them. If they discovered a package with their name on it that would be the one they would focus on to find out what it was. There was no way to disguise some of the gifts. I noticed that when Mom wasn't around, they would go and feel the package, shake it, and pretend like it was something they happen onto. The point is, they were already enjoying the presents. If it had their name on it, they knew pretty much what it was. But only when Christmas comes would it reveal its fullness.
Think with me the joy we feel that fills our hearts with great anticipation. We look longingly to that day when we shall enjoy heaven in all its fullness. What a day that will be, when we See Jesus.
"For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it."
Romans 8:24-25
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
When the boys were growing up at Christmas time they would always do a lot of snooping, trying to find the gift --wrapped presents with their name and figure out what was in them. If they discovered a package with their name on it that would be the one they would focus on to find out what it was. There was no way to disguise some of the gifts. I noticed that when Mom wasn't around, they would go and feel the package, shake it, and pretend like it was something they happen onto. The point is, they were already enjoying the presents. If it had their name on it, they knew pretty much what it was. But only when Christmas comes would it reveal its fullness.
Think with me the joy we feel that fills our hearts with great anticipation. We look longingly to that day when we shall enjoy heaven in all its fullness. What a day that will be, when we See Jesus.
"For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it."
Romans 8:24-25
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Monday, December 21, 2009
Jesus came to save sinners
Hello Everyone,
The story was told of a man climbing a mountain, at the top of which he hopes to find God. By ascending the heights, the seeker expects to leave all the cares and miseries of life behind in the valley. But while he climbs, God is coming down the mountain into the toil and grief of the world. In the mists of the mountain God and the man pass one another. When the man reaches the mountain top, he will find nothing. God is not there. What then will he do? He knows the climbing was a mistake, but in agony of that recognition, will he fall down and despair? Or will he turn to retrace his path through the mists and into the valley to where God has gone seeking him? Love came down at Christmas, but only a few perceived His coming.
"And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen." 1 Timothy 1:14-17
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
The story was told of a man climbing a mountain, at the top of which he hopes to find God. By ascending the heights, the seeker expects to leave all the cares and miseries of life behind in the valley. But while he climbs, God is coming down the mountain into the toil and grief of the world. In the mists of the mountain God and the man pass one another. When the man reaches the mountain top, he will find nothing. God is not there. What then will he do? He knows the climbing was a mistake, but in agony of that recognition, will he fall down and despair? Or will he turn to retrace his path through the mists and into the valley to where God has gone seeking him? Love came down at Christmas, but only a few perceived His coming.
"And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen." 1 Timothy 1:14-17
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Friday, December 18, 2009
Christmas Thanks
Hello Everyone,
2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
All of us look forward to giving and receiving gifts from our loved ones. Nothing wrong with that as long as we don't forget the best gift ever came from our heavenly Father – the gift of His dear Son.
Let me suggest a few gifts that you may want to share with others this year:
1. A heart of forgiveness and understanding toward others.
2. A tongue that praises God and is an encouragement to all.
3. Compassion for those who are without Christ, those who are grieving, hurting, friendless or homeless.
Christ came to live the life that we could not live, To pay the debt that we could not pay, To give us an eternal life that we could never obtain.
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
All of us look forward to giving and receiving gifts from our loved ones. Nothing wrong with that as long as we don't forget the best gift ever came from our heavenly Father – the gift of His dear Son.
Let me suggest a few gifts that you may want to share with others this year:
1. A heart of forgiveness and understanding toward others.
2. A tongue that praises God and is an encouragement to all.
3. Compassion for those who are without Christ, those who are grieving, hurting, friendless or homeless.
Christ came to live the life that we could not live, To pay the debt that we could not pay, To give us an eternal life that we could never obtain.
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Worship God
Hello Everyone,
A two inch long discolored eyetooth is reverenced by 400 million Buddhists as the most sacred object on earth. The tooth is supposed to have been reclaimed from Buddha's funeral pyre in 543 B.C. and was brought to Ceylon 800 years later.
Today the tooth sits upon a golden lotus in the glorious temple of the tooth in Kandy, Ceylon. It is surrounded by rubies and tons of flowers. Each year a hundred thousand faithful Buddhists come from many countries to gaze at the sacred tooth. They bring gifts of gold, silver and jewels to place within the temple.
Sad to read about these that will go to such great length and expenses for a tooth. Yet we have the truth, a truth that will set you free. Now tell me again why is that you can't go to church?
"Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods." Psalms 97:7
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
A two inch long discolored eyetooth is reverenced by 400 million Buddhists as the most sacred object on earth. The tooth is supposed to have been reclaimed from Buddha's funeral pyre in 543 B.C. and was brought to Ceylon 800 years later.
Today the tooth sits upon a golden lotus in the glorious temple of the tooth in Kandy, Ceylon. It is surrounded by rubies and tons of flowers. Each year a hundred thousand faithful Buddhists come from many countries to gaze at the sacred tooth. They bring gifts of gold, silver and jewels to place within the temple.
Sad to read about these that will go to such great length and expenses for a tooth. Yet we have the truth, a truth that will set you free. Now tell me again why is that you can't go to church?
"Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods." Psalms 97:7
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
What is in your pile?
Hello Everyone,
I was sharing with the church last Wednesday night that the reason folks fail God is so many areas is because they have not given God their all. They may have given God some their best or at least their tithes. But folks fail to give God their all. Christians have two piles of stuff. One piles is what they have given God and the other pile is their stuff. Usually their pile is a lot bigger. One reason their stuff stays so much bigger is because many times folks give God something and then go and take it back. So often, Christians are just not ready to give it to God. So therefore their pile of stuff stays bigger. I wonder what kind of stuff are you holding onto that you really do need to give to God?
"Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:" Proverbs 3:9
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
I was sharing with the church last Wednesday night that the reason folks fail God is so many areas is because they have not given God their all. They may have given God some their best or at least their tithes. But folks fail to give God their all. Christians have two piles of stuff. One piles is what they have given God and the other pile is their stuff. Usually their pile is a lot bigger. One reason their stuff stays so much bigger is because many times folks give God something and then go and take it back. So often, Christians are just not ready to give it to God. So therefore their pile of stuff stays bigger. I wonder what kind of stuff are you holding onto that you really do need to give to God?
"Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:" Proverbs 3:9
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Reasonable Service
Hello Everyone,
A fellow that had just got back to America reported that the membership of the Moscow Baptist church has a participation level of almost 100 percent. It seems that the Russian Christians are zealous for their faith. The pastor proclaimed, "In Russia, we have no four-wheel Christians." He coined this phrase to describe people who ride to church for their baptism, for the Easter morning service, for the Christmas program, and for their funeral. Sad as it is to say, a large percentage of people in the free world who profess to believe on Jesus are little more than "four-wheel Christians." How about you? Is your church attendance irregular? Do you tend to be a passive observer rather than an active participant in the cause of Christ? What is it that you call reasonable?
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." Romans 12:1
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
A fellow that had just got back to America reported that the membership of the Moscow Baptist church has a participation level of almost 100 percent. It seems that the Russian Christians are zealous for their faith. The pastor proclaimed, "In Russia, we have no four-wheel Christians." He coined this phrase to describe people who ride to church for their baptism, for the Easter morning service, for the Christmas program, and for their funeral. Sad as it is to say, a large percentage of people in the free world who profess to believe on Jesus are little more than "four-wheel Christians." How about you? Is your church attendance irregular? Do you tend to be a passive observer rather than an active participant in the cause of Christ? What is it that you call reasonable?
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." Romans 12:1
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Monday, December 14, 2009
True Worshippers
Hello Everyone,
Worship in these days is more like being a tourist. Worship is more of an attractive site to be made when we have adequate leisure. For some it is a weekly jaunt to church. For others, occasional visits to special services. Some, come only for Christian entertainment and then others plan their lives around special events like retreats, rallies and conferences. Some will go to see a new personality, to hear a new truth, or to get a new experience. Some take time out of their otherwise humdrum lives. They'll try anything -- until something else comes along.
"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." John 4:23,24
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Worship in these days is more like being a tourist. Worship is more of an attractive site to be made when we have adequate leisure. For some it is a weekly jaunt to church. For others, occasional visits to special services. Some, come only for Christian entertainment and then others plan their lives around special events like retreats, rallies and conferences. Some will go to see a new personality, to hear a new truth, or to get a new experience. Some take time out of their otherwise humdrum lives. They'll try anything -- until something else comes along.
"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." John 4:23,24
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Commitment
Hello Everyone
I was talking to some older folks that was sharing with me that what younger folks are struggling with these days is no different than in their days. The only difference today is lack of commitment. What some folks cry about now was a way of life then. So what has changed? It is most likely connected to sin, selfishness, laziness and spoiled. There is a great need for commitment these days. Folks aren't really afraid to commit, primarily because they feel that it has no real meaning or value. Sad days we live in, things don't seem to be as solid on commitment as it once was.
"Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." Psalms 37:5
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
I was talking to some older folks that was sharing with me that what younger folks are struggling with these days is no different than in their days. The only difference today is lack of commitment. What some folks cry about now was a way of life then. So what has changed? It is most likely connected to sin, selfishness, laziness and spoiled. There is a great need for commitment these days. Folks aren't really afraid to commit, primarily because they feel that it has no real meaning or value. Sad days we live in, things don't seem to be as solid on commitment as it once was.
"Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." Psalms 37:5
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Thursday, December 10, 2009
God knows my name
Hello Everyone,
A mother who was asked by a census taker how many children she had. She responded, "Well, there's Billy and Harry and Martha and...." "Never mind the names," the man interrupted, "Just give me the number!" The mother replied, "They haven't got numbers, they've all got names." That's the way it is in our relationship with the Lord. When Paul was writing to Timothy, he gave him the assuring word that "the Lord Knows those who are His" (2 Tim. 2:19). I think that is awesome, God knows me. Does God know you?
"Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity." 2 Timothy 2:19
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
A mother who was asked by a census taker how many children she had. She responded, "Well, there's Billy and Harry and Martha and...." "Never mind the names," the man interrupted, "Just give me the number!" The mother replied, "They haven't got numbers, they've all got names." That's the way it is in our relationship with the Lord. When Paul was writing to Timothy, he gave him the assuring word that "the Lord Knows those who are His" (2 Tim. 2:19). I think that is awesome, God knows me. Does God know you?
"Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity." 2 Timothy 2:19
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Just do it.
Hello Everyone,
R. A. Torrey once told the story that when he was studying theology in the university, D. L. Moody came to town for meetings. Torrey and a few of his friends went to hear him and concluded that although he was uneducated, he knew some things they didn't. Wanting to learn the secret of his success, they said to the evangelist, "We wish you would tell us how to do it." They meant, of course, how do you preach and get such good results? Moody responded by inviting them to come back the next evening, promising to answer their question then. Before the service the following night, they met with the evangelist again. After giving them a few words of Scripture, he said, "You go at it! The best way to learn to do it is to do it!"
"Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess." Deuteronomy 5:32-33
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
R. A. Torrey once told the story that when he was studying theology in the university, D. L. Moody came to town for meetings. Torrey and a few of his friends went to hear him and concluded that although he was uneducated, he knew some things they didn't. Wanting to learn the secret of his success, they said to the evangelist, "We wish you would tell us how to do it." They meant, of course, how do you preach and get such good results? Moody responded by inviting them to come back the next evening, promising to answer their question then. Before the service the following night, they met with the evangelist again. After giving them a few words of Scripture, he said, "You go at it! The best way to learn to do it is to do it!"
"Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess." Deuteronomy 5:32-33
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Enthusiam
Hello Everyone
I have found that no one keeps up his enthusiasm automatically. Enthusiasm must be nourished with new actions, new aspirations, new efforts, new vision. It takes time and effort. For one to lose their once great enthusiasm it is one's own fault. They have failed to feed it and protect it. One of the main reason I see so many folks today trying new and wild things, going the extra mile, and seeking adventures outside their normal ream is because they have failed to keep first things first. Their eyes and their affections are on earthy things. You do realize that life here on earth is short and temporary. Then eternity starts.
"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:1,2
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
I have found that no one keeps up his enthusiasm automatically. Enthusiasm must be nourished with new actions, new aspirations, new efforts, new vision. It takes time and effort. For one to lose their once great enthusiasm it is one's own fault. They have failed to feed it and protect it. One of the main reason I see so many folks today trying new and wild things, going the extra mile, and seeking adventures outside their normal ream is because they have failed to keep first things first. Their eyes and their affections are on earthy things. You do realize that life here on earth is short and temporary. Then eternity starts.
"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:1,2
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Monday, December 7, 2009
Right Spot
Hello Everyone,
I suppose that you have seen a dog walk in circle before finally laying down. It is funny to think about and watch. Now that I am older I understand more about why dogs do that. They are moving to get the best spot that feels the best and most comfortable. I find myself after I get into bed moving and rearranging and moving until I find the just right spot. Now let me tell what kind of spot that is, one that every part of your body is at rest and doesn't HURT. Amen. Praise God.
"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety." Pslams 4:8
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
I suppose that you have seen a dog walk in circle before finally laying down. It is funny to think about and watch. Now that I am older I understand more about why dogs do that. They are moving to get the best spot that feels the best and most comfortable. I find myself after I get into bed moving and rearranging and moving until I find the just right spot. Now let me tell what kind of spot that is, one that every part of your body is at rest and doesn't HURT. Amen. Praise God.
"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety." Pslams 4:8
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Friday, December 4, 2009
Walking in the Light
Hello Everyone,
Christ died to save us "from our sins," not in our sins. It is not a good sign to hear a believer either defending or excusing his sin. We as believers are prone to ignore John's pointed word to us: "These things write I unto you, that ye sin not." (1 John 2:1) God wants a cleansed and righteous people. A sincere believer must want to be rid of all sin for all coming time. Listen to the Word that proclaims "if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus Christ His son cleanses us from all sin." (1 John 2:7)
"Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." 2 Corinthians 7:1
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Christ died to save us "from our sins," not in our sins. It is not a good sign to hear a believer either defending or excusing his sin. We as believers are prone to ignore John's pointed word to us: "These things write I unto you, that ye sin not." (1 John 2:1) God wants a cleansed and righteous people. A sincere believer must want to be rid of all sin for all coming time. Listen to the Word that proclaims "if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus Christ His son cleanses us from all sin." (1 John 2:7)
"Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." 2 Corinthians 7:1
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Thursday, December 3, 2009
The Blood
Hello Everyone,
It has been told that Martin Luther had a dream in which he stood on the day of judgment before God Himself. And Satan was there to accuse him. When Satan opened his books full of accusations, he pointed to transgression after transgression of which Luther was guilty. As the proceedings went on, Luther's heart sunk in despair. Then he remembered the cross of Jesus Christ and turning to Satan, and said, "There is one entry which you have not made, Satan." The Devil retorted, "What is that?" And Martin Luther answered, "It is this--the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanseth us from all sins."
"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." 1 John 1:7
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
It has been told that Martin Luther had a dream in which he stood on the day of judgment before God Himself. And Satan was there to accuse him. When Satan opened his books full of accusations, he pointed to transgression after transgression of which Luther was guilty. As the proceedings went on, Luther's heart sunk in despair. Then he remembered the cross of Jesus Christ and turning to Satan, and said, "There is one entry which you have not made, Satan." The Devil retorted, "What is that?" And Martin Luther answered, "It is this--the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanseth us from all sins."
"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." 1 John 1:7
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Love
Hello Everyone,
A father was depressed by circumstances and feeling rejected. He called for his three daughters to comfort and reassure him. After they had talked awhile, he asked, "How much do you loved me?" Two of them answered that they loved him more than all the gold and silver in the world. The youngest said, "She loved him like salt." "Like salt!" The father replied. The answer did not seem to be a very good for he considered salt to be of very little value.
The next morning at breakfast salt was withheld from everything he ate, and the meal was so bland and some what tasteless that the father didn't enjoy it at all. Then it became very clear to him. She loved him so much that nothing was good without him! With a smile he said, "I understand now, your love is the greatest of all!"
"Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." Colossians 4:6
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
A father was depressed by circumstances and feeling rejected. He called for his three daughters to comfort and reassure him. After they had talked awhile, he asked, "How much do you loved me?" Two of them answered that they loved him more than all the gold and silver in the world. The youngest said, "She loved him like salt." "Like salt!" The father replied. The answer did not seem to be a very good for he considered salt to be of very little value.
The next morning at breakfast salt was withheld from everything he ate, and the meal was so bland and some what tasteless that the father didn't enjoy it at all. Then it became very clear to him. She loved him so much that nothing was good without him! With a smile he said, "I understand now, your love is the greatest of all!"
"Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." Colossians 4:6
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Sheep and Goats
Hello Everyone,
In Palestine flocks of sheep and herds of goats are plentiful. They dot the countryside, clutter up highways, crowd the streets of towns and villages. Sheep have shepherds and goats have goatherds. The shepherd with his long staff walks in front of his flock and his sheep follow him. In fact, they crowd around so closely they hamper the shepherd's movement. On the other hand, the goatherd carries a short stick and walks behind his herd to keep his goats together and moving in the right direction. He has his hands full. Goats are individualists, impulsive and self willed. They dart off in all directions on personal missions of their own. Sheep calling contests are common in Palestine. Several flocks are placed in an enclosure and mixed together. Then shepherds whistle a distinctive tune; some call or shout in a peculiar manner. Some shepherds use a pipe with a particular pitch. Each shepherd's signal is understood by his own sheep and they respond immediately. They make their way through the crowded enclosure to where their shepherd is waiting. The shepherd who collects a given number of sheep in the shortest time is the winner of the contest. When Jesus mentioned sheep and goats in contrast he knew where of he spoke. There is a difference, not only in appearance but in nature and behavior. Goats are not responsive to leadership. They have to be driven. Sheep know their shepherd's voice and follow him.
"When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left." Matthew 25:31-33
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
In Palestine flocks of sheep and herds of goats are plentiful. They dot the countryside, clutter up highways, crowd the streets of towns and villages. Sheep have shepherds and goats have goatherds. The shepherd with his long staff walks in front of his flock and his sheep follow him. In fact, they crowd around so closely they hamper the shepherd's movement. On the other hand, the goatherd carries a short stick and walks behind his herd to keep his goats together and moving in the right direction. He has his hands full. Goats are individualists, impulsive and self willed. They dart off in all directions on personal missions of their own. Sheep calling contests are common in Palestine. Several flocks are placed in an enclosure and mixed together. Then shepherds whistle a distinctive tune; some call or shout in a peculiar manner. Some shepherds use a pipe with a particular pitch. Each shepherd's signal is understood by his own sheep and they respond immediately. They make their way through the crowded enclosure to where their shepherd is waiting. The shepherd who collects a given number of sheep in the shortest time is the winner of the contest. When Jesus mentioned sheep and goats in contrast he knew where of he spoke. There is a difference, not only in appearance but in nature and behavior. Goats are not responsive to leadership. They have to be driven. Sheep know their shepherd's voice and follow him.
"When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left." Matthew 25:31-33
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
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