Let’s Talk About The Urgency of Now

Let's talk about the urgency of now....

Long before Barack Obama or even Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke about the urgency of now it was spoken of by God, the urgency of now is to choose ye this day whom you will serve.... this day not tomorrow or next week not even one minute or second can you spare. The urgency of now means the present choice that you have before you to chose life or death, God or yourself , God or this world, God or your life. In Matthew 16:25 Jesus says "For whoever will save his life will lose it and whoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it." In Joshua 24:14-16 God through Joshua cautions the Israelites to Fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and truth and to put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood and in Egypt and serve the Lord. He admonishes them to make a choice that we all must make,every human being in the past, present and future must make that very same choice; to choose to serve God or to choose to serve the gods of your ancestors, gods of pride and esteeming your self higher than God, gods of selfish ambition and lust and degradation, gods of higher and higher and loftier and loftier ambitions and goals that leave your Creator out of the equation. Seeking after any and everythng but the one who made you, the true Most High the God of the bible.

Real change comes from the God given indwelling of the Holy Spirit, it is the only change that you can believe in. Change in your educational status, change in your social status change in your financial status these changes are all fine and well but if we are not carfeul they can camaflouge the only change that matters in this life and the one to come. The change I speak of is coming from darkness to light from blindness to sight, from the reality that Jesus died on a tree over 2000 years ago for you and for me. And the change that brings about comes from the inside out. What good are all the things of the world if you lose your very soul. What good is Ph.d if inside you are still a liar and a thief and an adulterer at heart when you are wise in the ways of the world but when it comes to God you are not so smart. What good is the house on the hill and all it's furnishings if tonight your very soul is required of you. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2012:16-21;&version=9;;

The real urgency that is masked behind the political machine, the corporate machine, the rap machine, the culture machine, the entertainment machine and all these machines, is quite simply this: where do you stand before God and more importantly where will you stand on that day? Your best life now may very well be your best life right now. Now let me tell you why that thought should horrify you, should frighten you, should sober you. It’s because if you don’t live on the promises of the bible you really do believe such as the false prophets do that the buck stops here, you believe it stops with public policy and fair housing and your white picket fence, you believe it stops with your bling and your lifestyles of the rich and shameless, excuse me, famous. But if you stand on the promises of God Almighty you believe that storing up your treasures on earth is futile that there is an even greater reward for you eternally and that reward is something that all the money in the world could not buy, that reward is simply and awesomely dwelling in the eternal presence of God. It's where you come to the conclusion that His presents are no longer as important as His Presence.

If you believe that this is truly your best life right here and now and you don’t think you have anything to look forward to eternally I’ll tell you, you are both right and wrong at the same time. You are right in that this will be the highest and most satisfactory life experience you will have but the one that follows will in turn be your worst life eternally... for you will forever be away from the presence of God. You will however have something of His and that will be the everlasting pouring out of His wrath towards you. If you did not have time for Him and His kingdom while you are on earth then you certainly will not have time for Him,then.

Sobering words aren’t they? Well I’ll tell you they certainly were for me. Don’t get me wrong there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting you and your family to experience a “good life” I’m just trying to tell you, correction, God is trying to tell you that you haven’t seen anything yet take a look at 1 Corinthians 2:7-10 (KJV)7But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. The bible also says in Matthew 6:19-21 19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust do corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust do corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
So ask yourself where is your heart and then where is your confidence? Is you confidence in man or in God?

Listen, if you love Him, which means to obey him, to keep his commands then all the beauty of this world the diamonds the rubies the flat screens the cars they all pale in comparison. We must remember that man can never outdo God, for it was God who made us and not we ourselves.http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=23&chapter=100&verse=2&end_verse=4&version=9&context=context
It then stands to reason that if the Creator’s creation can create such things then what else must the Creator be able to create, get it, I hope so. We finally should remember the we honor and worship God first and foremost because of who He is, not just for what he can give us or do for us or bless us with. We worship and honor God simply for who he is and how do we know who he is by reading His word, by examining the fruition and manifestation of His word in Jesus Christ and then looking at the sacrifice the ultimate sacrifice, no greater love. This love requires a response and it must be made now!!!!


God Bless

What should I say???/Tell Them!!!!

When she made up in her mind
When she purposed in her heart
To be a witness unto Him in the uttermost parts
And to know nothing save
Jesus Christ crucified and raised from the dead
She found herself asking
Well now what Lord
What should I say???

He said tell them
They are running out of time
Tell them they have been out of line
Tell them it’s not too late
That I alone am the master of their fate

Tell them that I gave my only begotten son
He was innocent and they are guilty
Tell them he paid the price for their penalties
Tell them that that is nothing to take lightly
But to be taken with reverence and appreciation and fear
Tell them that the Lord God is here

Tell them that I will judge them by how they handled my son
Tell them what I told you through someone else
Tell them that my love comes at a cost
My son Jesus paid it at the cross
And now you too must exchange
Your will for mine
For you see you too must lay something on the line

Tell them that I love them and their best course is the obey
Tell them that I know that ALL have strayed
But once again tell them that Jesus my son did the time
He paid for their crimes
Tell them to listen up
Tell them to hear


Tell them I know their sins and sorrows
Tell them that I am their tomorrow
Tell them that I require obedience
Tell them that I require allegiance
And that serving me is better than serving the devil or any man
Tell them that I Am That I Am
Tell that I am the Alpha and the Omega
Tell that I am the Beginning and the End
Tell them with me by their side they have no other choice but to win

Tell them that the struggles and battles in life
I can also relate to because I became flesh
Tell them to trust in me and watch me clean up this mess
Tell them that there really and truly is no other way
For all other roads lead to decay
And to ruin and eventually hell
Tell them they should listen up
They should do well
To once again take heed
To my cry for this entire human race
Tell that this old earth will not be their final resting place

Tell them that they must make a choice
Tell them that when they hear my voice
They should harden not their hearts
But listen to every word that I will impart
Tell them to stop going after false gods
And to serve only me
Tell them that they cannot run and hide
Tell them that I do see
I see all and know all and will judge all
Tell quite simply to follow after me

Tell them of my mercy and grace
But also of my wrath
Please don’t take a nap
Please don’t sleep
For if you do
You will surely weep and gnash your teeth
And of this there will be no relief

Take heed, Listen and hear
For the time is not near
But be clear, It is already here


Tell them to save themselves some pain
For apart from me there is no gain
Tell them that time is winding down
Tell them that time is winding down
And that they must harden not their hearts
Tell them to take me into their lives I can make a fresh start.

Tell them that I am the Way the Truth and the Life
Tell them that love is what motivates me
Tell them once again that my son Jesus Christ will make them free.
Tell Them.

Are You Really Saved????

The bible says in2 Corinthians 13:5 (KJV) that we are to:
Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

We should have the assurance we should be sure because the consequences could prove eternally deadly. Once again I turn you into the hands of "The Way of the Master " ministry. Check out 3 sermons from from Todd "freakishly tall" Friel and the other 2 from 'Sir" Ray Comfort:

Are you Really a Christian?? AND
http://wayofthemasterradio.com/listenwatch/ToddFriel_Sermon-Bethel_TX.mp3
Hell's Best Kept Secret AND True or False Conversion
http://www.wayofthemaster.com/freeduplication.shtml

The main point, of these sermons, is to distinguish between true and false conversion. To make your calling and election sure. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Peter%201:1-11;&version=9;
For the bible says:
Matthew 7:13-17 (KJV)
13Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
15Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
16Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
17Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

This passage reminds us that there will be many ways introduced to you that supposedely lead to heaven but there is really only one way and that is through Jesus Christ as found in John 14:16: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=50&chapter=14&verse=6&version=9&context=verse , Jesus is the strait gate that the gospel writer refers to and the broad way is any and everything else. It reminds us that many while many will find the broad way there will be few that will enter in at the strait gate and the reason why is because at the staight and narrow path there is no room for self esteem, self satsifaction, self glorification or self righteousness, there is only room for humility and the acknowledgement of your sins before a HOLY, HOLY, HOLY God; you cannot enter without those things but be assured that you can skip right on through the broad way with all of your SELF intact. You won't have to let go of any of the pride and the self exaltation in fact those wolves in sheeps clothing will encourage you into thinking that it is all about YOU, it's all about your best life and your best world and you, you and more you. My friends nothing could be more further from the truth it is about Jesus Christ. So please make sure you are sure.



Dee

Are You a Good Person???

Well according to the bible there is only one, that can be called good, only one that is good and that one is God.

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2010:17-22;&version=9;

Now you might say will I have done some pretty good things in my life, I help elderly ladies across the street, I volunteer at the youth center, I do this and I do that and I'm nowhere near as bad as some people. And I'd say 'Well in your sight you really are a swell person arencha (aren't you).' And then I'd say 'Let's take a look at how you look through God's eyes.' And you'd say 'Well how can we know what God sees and thinks.' And then I'd say 'It's in all in His word the bible. Yes the bible!! You can find God's will for your life in the bible. You can find out what he wants you to do and not to do in all of the bible but let's take a look at a book called Exodus and a list called the 10 Commandments.' http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=exodus%2020:1-20;&version=9;; this link is to Exodus 20:1-20.

How about clicking the link below and taking the "GOOD PERSON TEST" . Be sure to read it all the way through I guarantee you it will be the longest 5 minutes of your life but it will definitely be an eye opener http://wayofthemaster.com/goodperson.shtml


Okay so you took the test, did you pass ??? Don't worry neither did I, no one does, because God is right when He says that ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God- Romans 3:23. If you read it through and agreed and humbled yourself you found that there was some Good dare I say, Great News ahead for you, but if you didn't read through or didn't agree then I will continue to pray for you. Self examination is sometimes are hard thing to do when most times we don't even have the correct criteria but God being our Creator and kowing who we are how we move think and breathe knows what measure to use and he sees more than what is on the outside he sees our very heart and soul. He sees us as we truly are and that my friends is wicked and wretched that the Bad News. Because as the bible says in Romans 5:19 (KJV)
19For as by one man's [Adam] disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one [Jesus Christ]shall many be made righteous.
But there my friends is where the Good News lies. Take the test please

http://www.wayofthemaster.com/goodperson.shtml


Thank you to the Ministry of Way of the Master what a blessing and inspiration you are thank you for allowing God to use you in such a mighty way.


--dee

Let Your Light So Shine

Matthew 5:14-16 (KJV)
14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.


This my friends is not a suggestion it is a command, a mandate from the Ultimate Light Jesus Christ. We, as Christians, must follow His example in every aspect of our lives. As the world gets darker our lights must shine brighter. We are not to be intimidated by the world or influenced by it, in fact we should be the ones doing the influencing as Paul states in
2Corinthians 5:10-11
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=54&chapter=5&verse=10&end_verse=12&version=9&context=context

We (through the Power of the Holy Spirit) influence and persuade and beg and implore men and women to learn of the terror and the great wrath of the Lord and then once they understand the utter sinfulness of sin against a holy, holy, holy God then and only then can we introduce them to the grace and mercy of a Forgiving and Gracious God (who by the way is one in the same). We must present all sides of God to folk not just one. Yes my friends the reason the Gospel (aka the Good News) is the Good News is because there is most certainly Bad News. The Bad News is the fact that without Jesus's payment, for our sin debt, on the cross we would ALL face an eternal hell. The Good News is that Jesus did die for our sins, even for the sins of the world... past, present and future. He took the cup of wrath that rightly belonged to each one of us. He laid down His life for us and in 3 days he took it back up HALLELUJAH.

So why do we hesitate? Why do we hide our lamps under the bed, our lights under a bushel or take them down from the hill? We do so because the fear of man is greater than the fear of God but the bible says that if this is the case we are not wise because wisdom comes from having a fear of the Lord. Observe this saying in Psalm 111:10 (KJV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. Okay so to fear God is fine because He is worthy of our trembling but not only that He is worthy of our honor, our glory our praise anything that is good and just. To fear man, however, is of the enemy as told to us in 2 Timothy 1:7-8 (KJV) 7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God. Paul tells Timothy (and us as well) a few things in this scripture: that we should fear nothing but God, that we should not be ashamed of God or our testimony and that there will be afflictions in this life associated with spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We must let others know that to come to Jesus has a cost; not all will be martyred as most of the apostles were, not all will be stoned to death or ridiculed, or abandoned by family and friends but all should be prepared for such things. Early 20th century Christian writer Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote in his book entitled 'The Cost of Discipleship' when Christ calls a man He bids him come and die. For we die so many ways as followers of Christ: we die daily, we die to ourselves but all are unto Eternal life. So as I encourage you to let your light so shine I encourage myself as well.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14

-Dee