Hello, John and Doves,
Excellent point,
Lynnette! We don't leave here until the last
little lamb and last lost sheep are brought (back)
into the fold.
It is written,
"In the same way your Father in heaven is not
willing that any of these little ones should
perish."
"And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached
in the whole world as a testimony to all nations,
and then the end will come."
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Transitional verse
[Jewish times to Gentile times, and back to Jewish
times]:
"I have other sheep that are not of this sheep
pen. I must bring them also. They too will
listen to my voice, and there shall be one
flock and one shepherd."
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Bottom line is that
if we have received a sure word from the LORD,
scripturally based, not twisting the meanings, then
we need to share said word.
It is written,
2"There is nothing concealed that
will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not
be made known. 3What you have said in the dark
will be heard in the daylight, and what you
have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms
will be proclaimed from the roofs."
If you are inspired of
God, you will not be able to claim, "I did not
receive a sure word from the LORD, that He should
expect me to share it."
Also, we must be on our
guard to preach truth, for the sword of the LORD
cuts both ways.
It is written,
"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper
than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to
dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it
judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."
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"Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or
sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their
brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot
love God, whom they have not seen."
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Clearly, God's
Business for today is love.
It is written,
22"But
the fruit of the Spirit
is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness
and self-control. Against such things there is no
law. 24Those
who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the
flesh with its passions and desires. 25Since
we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with
the Spirit. 26Let
us not become conceited, provoking and envying
each other."
~Blessings,
Mike
Dear Doves,
What are we doing with the news placed
in our hands? Jesus came to seek and to save
souls.
Are we among God's people and churches just
hoping some " seekers " will find us ?
I prepared Saturday for the possibility ,
yet realized, later, how I had missed
2 openings.
I could have shared of God's
LOVE, even 5 seconds of Gospel with
kindness.
" God Loves you; we all have blown it
someway by God's standards.
The GREAT part is God knew it--
ALL -- along before we were born !
Have you heard how He provided for it
all ?? "
It could lead into a relationship
that lasts for eternity.
Let's pray , each of us , might yield
to the Holy Spirit's power & direction in
God's business today.
All that's needed is a crack for His Light
to enter :)
Blessings to you :) Lynnette