JUST FOR LADIES – BY CAMILLE STAHL
Today’s Passage – Matthew 24 & 25 (Click on the references to listen to the audio – click here to view the text from the Blue Letter Bible website)
(Second Milers also read – Psalms 66 – 70; Proverbs 14)
Listen to this morning’s Scripture song – Proverbs 3:5 & 6
Read the “1014 Evening and Morning“ devotion for today, by the late Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
Read a previous post from today’s Bible reading passage – “Where Lord?“
The Parable Of The Ten Virgins
“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.” (Matthew 25:1-13)
Although this is a parable, not a true account, there is much to learn from this passage.
Oil in the Bible represents the Holy Spirit. In order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, the Holy Spirit of God must live within you. The vessel is your heart. The Holy Spirit enters when we except what Jesus did for us on the cross.
In the parable, we see there where those who were wise, they had oil, The others were foolish. They had what they needed for the present time, just to make a show, with no real intent to be ready for the bridegroom. They had a lamp in their hands for show, but nothing within for the long haul like the seed that fell on stony ground. They did not prepare or think of the time to come after-wards as the ant does, nor lay up for the time to come.
“Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.” (1Titus 6:19)
The wise virgins, took oil in their vessels. They were prepared to meet the bridegroom even if He was delayed. No one knew when He was coming, they just knew He was coming. They were ready. They thought of their future.
Now lets take a closer look at this parable.
- Both groups appear as followers of Christ. They both carried their lamps and they both saw the groom as ‘Lord’. Both groups were invited to the wedding.
- The wise and the foolish virgins slept. All awoke when the bridegroom arrived. Note: It’s not about working, because salvation is not a result of works but of being ready.
- We know that it’s talking about salvation because the parable starts out by saying “Then shall the kingdom of heaven…” .
- It may come as a surprise that the five wise virgins did not share their oil. We know that they could not share their oil because they would have ran out. We can’t lose our salvation but on the other hand, others can only be saved by their own salvation. So when the foolish went to go and find it, the door was shut and it was too late.
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” (Hebrews 9:27)
- Later in Matthew 25:11 we see the foolish virgins say “Lord Lord open to us”
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” (Matthew 7:21-23)
Jesus is warning us that there will be people who look like Christians, who act like Christians, and talk like Christians, who are not Christians. We are never to assume that anyone is saved no matter how good they appear. But time is getting short. People are dying and going to hell. Their door is shut. We cannot give them our oil, but we must show them how to get their own. What they do with it is up to them as it was for the foolish virgins, but we are commanded to tell them. Those who don’t take the oil, are refusing the warnings of God’s Word of salvation through Jesus Christ. They don’t think they need it. They believe they have plenty of time to get oil. It was this way in Noah’s day. The people had a false sense of security but they were warned, the door was shut and it was too late. Can you hear them screa“Open the door! Why didn’t you tell me? NO PLEASE, OPEN THE DOOR!! DON’T LEAVE ME HERE!!”
There is still plenty of room at the table in family of God. Won’t you invite someone to come and dine with you. Someone invited you!
Thank You
1 John 5: 13
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But Whom Say Ye That I Am? – The Saturday Morning Post
Today’s Passage – Matthew 16 – 18 (Click on the references to listen to the audio – click here to view the text from the Blue Letter Bible website)
(Second Milers also read – Psalms 51 – 55; Proverbs 11)
“When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:13-16)
Good morning. The World knows who Jesus Christ is. Exodus chapter 20 contains God’s Ten Commandments. In verse 7 we find the third commandment…
“Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.” (Exodus 20:7)
I have never heard someone say Buddah darnit. Or somebody stub there toe and start chanting: Harri-Krishner, Harri-Lama, while holding his foot and dancing around on one leg. Jehovah False Witnesses know Him as Michael the archangel. The Mormons know Him as the product of physical intercourse between God the Father, and the virgin Mary. Hulk Hogan calls Him the Man Upstairs. The Beatles thought they were more popular than Him. Islam recognizes Him as a great prophet, but not as God in the flesh. He is Ian Anderson’s buddy (Jethro Tull): who says they will both put on their cordaroy pants, go down to the mall, and overturn the tables of bluegenes. But whom say ye that I am?
He is the Creator – John 1:3.
He is the Living Word of God – John 1:1-2, 14.
He is God – John 1:1; 10:30.
He is the image of the invisible God – Colossians 1:15.
He is the Alpha and Omega: the Beginning and the End: the First and the Last – Revelation 22:13.
And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace – Isaiah 9:6.
He is the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords – 1Timothy 6:15; Revelation 17:14; 19:16.
He is Christ the Lord – Luke 2:11
Peace! (1John 4:10)
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Stubble – The Saturday Morning Post
Today’s Passage –Malachi 1 – 4 (Click on the references to listen to the audio – click here to view the text from the Blue Letter Bible website)
(Second Milers also read – Psalm 16 – 20; Proverbs 4)
“For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.” (Malachi 4:1-3)
Good morning. Did you ever see stubble burn? Stubble burns very quickly and we use it to get a campfire going. And if you look at the definition of the word ‘stubble’, it means, “The short stalks left in a field after the crops have been harvested.”
The wicked are as stubble. Solomon warned his son to stay away from the wicked in Proverbs 4…
“Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.” (Proverbs 4:14-17)
There is going to be a great harvest someday. All that is left on the earth will be stubble. But, did you know that a seed can be planted directly into the stubble, and it will bring forth a new plant?
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2Corinthians 5:17)
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” (2Peter 3:9-13)
Peace. (Revelation 7:13-17)
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JUST FOR LADIES – Camille Stahl
Today’s Passage – Haggai 1 – 2 (Click on the references to listen to the audio – click here to view the text from the Blue Letter Bible website)
(Second Milers also read – Revelation 21 – 22; Psalms 146 – 150; Proverbs 30 – 31)
Listen to this morning’s Scripture song – Psalm 18:3 & 46
Read the “0930 Evening and Morning“ devotion for today, by the late Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
DISREPAIR
“Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.” (Haggai 1:5-7)
The children of Israel had forgotten God. They began to worship Baal. As a result, God allowed the Babylonian’s to take Israel captive. Around 538 B.C., Cyrus permitted the Jews to return home and rebuild their temple at Jerusalem.
Haggai was a man of God who preached to a poor, discouraged, and frightened people. He blamed their lack of success in all areas of their life to one thing, their neglect of the temple. He preached to the people to rebuild the temple. The people said it wasn’t time. Haggai replied, “Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your ceiled houses, while this house lieth waste?” He rebuked the people for seeking their own prosperity while neglecting spiritual responsibilities. He preached to encourage the people who had undertaken the rebuilding. In his message he mentioned that it was sin and impure hearts that brought God’s punishment in the past and promised that obedience and pure hearts would bring divine blessings.
Like Israel, we find ourselves in a similar situation. Churches around the world are being neglected. The church has become unimportant as we are consumed with our own lives. We’re up early in the morning to get everyone ready for their day. Breakfast and lunches made, clothes washed and ironed and out the door we go. Then the drive to an eight hour day of work, with another drive back home. Then it’s homework with the kids, dinner, clean up, a few minutes with our spouses, then to bed. Saturday comes. Our beautiful homes take all day to tend to, food shopping and other errands are done.
Sunday morning comes:
I can’t go = “I’m tired. I only have one day to rest”.
Can’t give = “I don’t have the money”.
Can’t teach a Sunday school class = “I have no time to study”.
I won’t be there to help = “I have my own things to do”.
Excuses, we have many of them. But if we’re not careful, we’ll find ourselves in captivity, and I believe we’re on our way already. We must slow down. Instead of fitting God in around our lives, we should be fitting our lives in around God.
What are you doing for the Lord? What can you change to help ‘rebuild the temple?’ Are you fitting God in or fitting in your life? It’s up to you!
Thank You
1 John 5:13
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The Window To The Soul – The Saturday Morning Post
Today’s Passage – Nahum 1 – 3 (Click on the references to listen to the audio –click here to view the text from the Blue Letter Bible website)
(Second Milers also read – Revelation 10 – 12; Psalms 131 – 135; Proverbs 27)
“God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies. The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet. He rebuketh the sea, and maketh it dry, and drieth up all the rivers: Bashan languisheth, and Carmel, and the flower of Lebanon languisheth. The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt, and the earth is burned at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell therein. Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him. The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.” (Nahum 1:2-8)
“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!” (Matthew 6:22-23)
Good morning. I get chills whenever I think about some of the things my eyes have seen. What do people see when they look me in the eye? I would hope they see light. Sometimes you can see the evil in a person. You can see the darkness, the demonic possesion in the eyes of Bin Laden as he watches the World Trade Center come crashing down on 9/11. You can see the darkness in the eyes of Charles Manson while being interviewed about the Sharron/Tate murders. You can see it in the eyes of Adolf Hitler, as he gloates over his conquest of Europe. You may be able to see it in the eyes of the ISIS Executioner. I haven’t been able to find a clear enough picture yet, but I’m sure the darkness is there. As long as they continue the way they are going. the darkness will pursue them.
“Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.” (John 8:44)
A tear comes to my eye as I think about the darkness that is pursuing our nation. And we have nobody to run to for protection. Our nation has rejected God, and God is allowing the devil to reign terror, and destruction on our nation. Romans 1 gives a complete description of our trouble…
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.” (Romans 1:18-32)
A good description of America today. You can’t even trust your government leaders to tell the truth. There is only one solution…
“Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” (Revelations 22:7. 12-13, 20-21)
Peace! (2Chronicles 7:14)
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JUST FOR LADIES – By Camille Stahl
Today’s Passage – Amos 6 – 9; Obadiah 1 (Click on the references to listen to the audio – click here to view the text from the Blue Letter Bible website)
(Second Milers also read – 2 John, 3 John, Jude; Psalms 111 – 115; Proverbs 23)
Listen to this morning’s Scripture song – Ephesians 4:32
Read the “0923 Evening and Morning“ devotion for today, by the late Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
“We” Did It!
“Ye which rejoice in a thing of nought, which say, Have we not taken to us horns by our own strength?” (Amos 6:13)
Here we see God mourning over the fact that He is going to have to judge His chosen people because they are at ease. They’re comfortable and laid back, not looking to God. They believe they are doing fine the way things are. They only look to God for what He can do for them to make them even more comfortable. After all, they’re God’s chosen people, right? Well, yes. But look at what He told them here in verse 8.
“The Lord GOD hath sworn by himself, saith the LORD the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.” (Amos 6:8)
That meant that despite Jacob’s seed being His chosen people, He hated what they had become. God tells Israel that despite their status as His chosen people, He was going to deliver them into the hands of their enemies.
Because they weren’t looking to God, the children of Israel were looking to ‘other gods’. “Ye which rejoice in a thing of naught” – In your idols: for an idol is nothing in the world.
They were also boasting about doing great things in their own might. “Have we not taken to us horns” – We have arrived to power and dignity by our strength. Horns were the symbols of power and authority.
My question is, if God was displeased with Israel, is He not displease with what’s going on today? We too are pushing for a Godless country. We are enticed by the lusts of the flesh that Satan puts before us. When God’s judgment comes, we shake our fists at Him, yes even Christians. When something great is accomplished, we take all the credit.
Not too long ago, the Seaside Board Walk burnt down for the second time. A few business owners stated, “Why is God doing this to us?” It has since been rebuilt and they are advertising what a beautiful job they did rebuilding the Board Walk. And there are many other examples.
God is still in the business of afflicting the comfortable. When we are at ease in Zion, He sometimes has to shake us up with righteous affliction. To put it in today’s language, sometimes God has to shake our world to wake us up.
Thank You
1 John 5:13
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God Is Still On The Throne – The Saturday Morning Post
Today’s Passage – Hosea 8 – 14 (Click on the references to listen to the audio – click here to view the text from the Blue Letter Bible website)
(Second Milers also read – 1 Peter 1 – 5; Psalms 96 – 100; Proverbs 20)
“For Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples; and Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.” (Hosea 8:14)
Good morning. God is still on the throne, and prayer changes things. I always wanted to use that opening line from South West Radio Church. In our verse, we find that Israel has forgotten God, but God is still on the throne. Judah thinks having a large amount of fenced cities will protect him from the God he to has forgotten about. But God is still on the throne. God is till on the throne, and in complete control. And God is getting ready to send fire upon the temples of Israel, and the fenced cities of Judah. God IS still on the throne, but also: prayer changes things.
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2Chronicles 7:14)
Because God is still on the throne, and prayer still changes things.
America has forgotten it’s Maker. America has forgotten God. They teach that there is no God. And they build fenced cities, but Homeland Security will not protect them because God is still on the throne, but prayer changes things. America has all of it’s idols on TV. But God is still on the throne, and prayer changes things.
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2Chronicles 7:14)
Peace. (Jeremiah 18:8)
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JUST FOR LADIES – By Camille Stahl
Today’s Passage – Daniel 4 – 6 (Click on the references to listen to the audio – click here to view the text from the Blue Letter Bible website)
(Second Milers also read – Philemon – Hebrews 4; Psalms 76 – 80; Proverbs 16
Listen to this morning’s Scripture song – Proverbs 3:5 & 6
Read the “0916 Evening and Morning“ devotion for today, by the late Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
Control Your Pride
“While the word was in the king’s mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee. And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles’ feathers, and his nails like birds’ claws.” (Daniel 4:31-33)
When Nebuchadnezzar ruled the Babylonian Empire, it was the most powerful empire on earth. The king was a ruthless, heartless tyrant who ran over anything in his path. God put the prophet Daniel into the King’s court as his top advisor. It was a dangerous position, but Daniel was loved and blessed by God and could interpret dreams. When King Nebuchadnezzar dreamed a dream, Daniel was the only one who could help him. Daniel only had bad news for the king. Even though King Nebuchadnezzar tried to stay humble, his pride took over. In verse 30, the Bible says that Nebuchadnezzar spoke out. While the word was in his mouth, God spoke and the Kingdom departed from Nebuchadnezzar. After 7 years of living a nightmare, Nebuchadnezzar came to his senses.
“And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:” (Daniel 4:34)
At last he realized that God was in total control of all things, not himself, and because of his arrogance, God had taken everything away.
Our Heavenly Father loves us very much. He wants to bless us. When He does, we must be careful that not to take the credit. We should never boast. We should always give the glory to God, because we can lose it all in a blink of an eye. Nebuchadnezzar did.
“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.” (Proverbs 11:2)
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18)
“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.” (Proverbs 29:23)
Thank You
Revelation 20:10
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America, America – The Saturday Morning Post
Today’s Passage – Ezekiel 44 – 46 (Click on the references to listen to the audio – click here to view the text from the Blue Letter Bible website)
(Second Milers also read – 1 Timothy 4 – 6; Psalms 61 – 65; Proverbs 13)
America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.” (Proverbs 13:24)
Good morning. America, where is the brotherhood from sea to shining sea? When a child in a wheelchair (12 years old with cerebral palsy) is attacked by two others (they could also be as young as 12) and robbed, I have to say something. An EMT was indicted for stealing the victim’s credit card during an emergency call. Or how about the dad accused of killing his five children. There is a reflection on the parants of the young muggers, the theif, and the accused murderer that is not good. The Bible says…
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
“Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.” (Proverbs 22:15)
Did they drop the ball? Did you know it is LEGAL to spank you children in New Jersey? Just remember, you are trying to train up your child, not kill him or her. Did you ever see the Handicap Parking Only sign? There is usually a sign below it that reads Penalty $250-First Offence. Subsequence Offences $250 Minimum And/Or Up To 90 Days Community Service. Tow Away Zone. Now you know what the penalties are. Now you need to descide if you will pay the price for breaking the law. Train up a child in the way he should go. So…
1) Get a paddle and a Sharpie, or other permanent marker.
2) Sit down with your better half and discuss what offences your child is commiting, and what the penalties should be.
3) Write on the back of the paddle: CRIME……….PUNISHMENT
4) Write the list you made also…
Stealing………………….2 swats
Liing……………………..2 swats
Fighting………………….2 swats
Bad Language………….2 swats
Tantrums……………….4 swats, etc.
5) Sit down with you child and explain that this is what you will get if you do this. He now knows the price he will have to pay if he is disobedient, and SO DO YOU. You need to train your child, you need to follow through with the punishment. The judge is not going to say to you, “Well, I understand it was raining, and you didn’t want to ruin your new hairdo. And that you were only going to be in the store for a minute. Case dismissed.” No. The judge will say, “First offence: $250. Pay the bailief.” If you don’t follow through, your child will think he can get away with anything.
6) After the first offence and punishment, explain to your child that the penalty for that offence is going up one swat: from two to three. Also explain that you are doing this for his own good; to keep him out of the detention center, and maybe, even jail.
7) Tell him that you love him, and he will always be your baby.
That’s what an earthly father or mother should do. What do you think your Heavenly Father should do when He hears His name spoken in vain. His laws removed from the government He put together through His Word. Inocent babies sacrificed to Baal in discuise as abortions. What would you think your Heavenly Father would do when His churches bring false teachings and false doctrines in the form of other bibles: other than the King James Bible into English speaking churches…
“And thou shalt say to the rebellious, even to the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; O ye house of Israel, let it suffice you of all your abominations, In that ye have brought into my sanctuary strangers, uncircumcised in heart, and uncircumcised in flesh, to be in my sanctuary, to pollute it, even my house, when ye offer my bread, the fat and the blood, and they have broken my covenant because of all your abominations. And ye have not kept the charge of mine holy things: but ye have set keepers of my charge in my sanctuary for yourselves. Thus saith the Lord GOD; No stranger, uncircumcised in heart, nor uncircumcised in flesh, shall enter into my sanctuary, of any stranger that is among the children of Israel. And the Levites that are gone away far from me, when Israel went astray, which went astray away from me after their idols; they shall even bear their iniquity.” (Ezekiel 44:6-10)
Look around, America, it is not a pretty site. And the solution is right in front of us. Run to God. Confess that we have done wrong. Ask the LORD for His forgiveness and help…
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2Chronicles 7:14)
Peace. (Hosea 13:4)
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JUST FOR LADIES – By Camille Stahl
Today’s Passage – Ezekiel 32 – 34 (Click on the references to listen to the audio – click here to view the text from the Blue Letter Bible website)
(Second Milers also read – Colossians 1 – 4; Psalms 41 – 45; Proverbs 9)
Listen to this morning’s Scripture song – Psalm 61:1 – 3
Read the “0909 Evening and Morning” devotion for today, by the late Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
Danger, Danger, Sound the Alarm!
“Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman: If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;” (Ezekiel 33:2-3)
In the verses we read today, God is getting ready to send a warning to the people. He told the people to set up the watchman. A watchman’s duty was to sit at a vantage point over the city, where he could see if any enemies were coming. He was on the lookout for the city and for its people. He was there to warn and to sound the alarm if the enemy was coming.
“Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.” (Ezekiel 3:17) (also see chapter 18)
When God says something to each of us once, that’s very important – of course it is, we have to obey God when He says anything. When God says something twice, we need to sit up and listen. But when God says something three times, we can be absolutely assured of the essential nature of what God is wanting to teach us, and it is so important that we listen to God!
Just as God warned the people of the Bible, He still continues to warn us. There are still ‘watchmen’ on the walls today. Too often our lives are cluttered with so much noise, that we’re unable to hear the ‘horn blow’.
Will you sit quietly today and listen for the warnings? They are all around us. There are many warning signs all around us.
“He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.” (Ezekiel 33:5)
Thank You
Revelation 20:10
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