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God Tests His Own

Genesis 37-41 The story of Joseph
37:8-36 Rejected by his 11 brothers and sold into slavery
39:1-12 Tempted in the flesh
39:13-20 Lied about and cast into prison
40:1-23 Used by God and then forgotten
For two long years Joseph pondered his life … alone in prison
God tests his people before he uses them
41:9 Joseph is remembered
41:38-44 Quickly he rises in Power
Joseph realized that all he went thru had PURPOSE, as he told his brothers:
Genesis 45:5 Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.

Noah was tested … Genesis 6 120 years to build the ARK
Abraham was tested … Genesis 22 told to kill his son (Isaac)
Daniel was tested … Daniel 1:1-4 Into a strange land, a slave
The Lord Jesus was tested …. Matthew 4:1-11 by Satan in the wilderness
To his fellow Jews James writes: James 1:2-3 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
Paul writes to Believers 1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

How to deal with temptation:
Trust the Lord, Know His word, Pray without ceasing.

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Lights Part 2

Flare type … What is known about them?
Normally lit when there is danger around.
Must be broken to be lit.
Burn brightly for a season, then die out
Pretty while lit, but very dangerous
How does this fit into what we know about light?
Cheerful? … Not always Warm? … Hot and usually dangerous
Drive away darkness? … for a while Reveal things? … while they burn
Draws attention? … O yes However NOT the type of light to stay around!
Some Christians are like Flares … God has to break them before they can be used … While they burn they are warning others but soon they forget about God and their light goes out.

Flash Lights Type … What is known about them?
Usually used in emergencies, usually giving directions.
They only work when their button gets pushed.
They need attention once in a while as they have a tendency to fail when needed the most!
How does this fit into what we know about light?
Cheerful? … Yes, usually showing the way Warm? … not usually
Drive away darkness? … in one direction Reveal things? … directly in front of it
Draws attention? … O yes but limited!
Some Christians are like Flash Lights …
The only time they work is when they are pushed into a job.
They are only good for one thing, and they want all the attention.
If neglected, they usually quit what they were supposed to do!

Light Bulb Type … What is known about them?
There are many sizes, once turned on they continue to shine.
How does this fit into what we know about light?
Cheerful? … Yes, what’s more cheerful than a light at night? Warm? … Yes
Drive away darkness? … in every direction Reveal things? … all around
Draws attention? … O yes, fills a dark room …
Some Christians are like Light Bulbs … Just turn them on and they keep shining!
Looking for the Lord’s coming!

What kind of a LIGHT are you?

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Marriages

DEFINED
Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Mark 10:7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;
Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
A HUSBAND (a man)
1 Corinthians 7:2-4 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.
1 Corinthians 7:33 But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.
Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
1 Timothy 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
Titus 1:6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
A WIFE (a woman)
1 Corinthians 7:2-4 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.
1 Corinthians 7:34 There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.
1 Corinthians 7:39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.
Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
1 Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
A family (Father, Mother, Children)
1 Timothy 5:14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
1 Corinthians 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
2 Corinthians 12:14 Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Colossians 3:20-21 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
1 Timothy 3:4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

MARRIAGE = One Husband(Male), One Wife(Female) and Children as God giveth.

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Well Done

In a parable the lord tells of two faithful servants, both of who, doubled the talents given them:
Matthew 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Matthew 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
But to the unfaithful one who buried his talent he said:
Matthew 25:28-29 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

The Lord has given us talents (Gifts) ……
Read Romans 12:6-11, 1 Corinthians 12:1-12

What have you done with yours?

also see Bible Gifts

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Repent

i.e. to feel regret or contrition, to change one’s mind
Repent and repentance appears 66 times in the New Testament (in the Old Testament refers to Israel, the Jews and their relationship with God)
John the Baptist preached, Repentance and Baptism to the Jews:
Matthew 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Mark 1:4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Luke 3:3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
Luke 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
The Lord Jesus speaking to Jews about Repent and Repentance:
Matthew 3:2 and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 9:13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Mark 1:15 and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Mark 2:17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Luke 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Luke 13:5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Luke 5:32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Luke 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Luke 16:30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
Luke 17:3-4 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
Luke 24:47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
The Apostles did the same:
Mark 6:12 And they (apostles) went out, and preached that men should repent.
Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
Acts 5:31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Acts 8:22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
Acts 13:24 when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Acts 19:4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
2 Peter 3:9 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.

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Christ Is All Part 2

Another popular song:
Well, I don’t possess houses or land
Fine clothes or jewelry, sorrows and cares
In this whole word my life seems to me
But I have a Christ who paid the price
Way back on Cavalry, and oh
He is all, all and all this world to me

Christ is all
Well, he’s everything to me
Don’t you know that he’s all
Well, just ‘ruse the land and see
He’s all, he’s all, he’s all
All and all this world to me

Well, there are some folk who look and long
For this world’s riches, oh yes
There some folk who look for power, position too, oh yes
But I have a Christ, whole in my life
This makes me happy, and oh
He’s all, all and all this world to me

Christ is all
Well, he’s everything to me
Don’t you know that he’s all
Well, just ‘ruse the land and see
He’s all, he’s all, he’s all
All and all this world to me

Well, ‘Christ is all’ means more to me
Than this world’s riches, oh yes
He’s my sight, my guiding light
Through pathless seas, oh yes
It’s mighty nice to have a price
Who will your friend be? Tell you-
He’s all, all and all this world to me

Christ is all
Well, he’s everything to me
Don’t you know that he’s all
Y’just ‘ruse the land and see
He’s all, he’s all, he’s all
All and all this world to me

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Wedding

Weddings in the Bible were sometimes lavish, noisy and costly, with lots of gifts and plenty of eating and drinking. Some things don’t change. There is no actual description of a wedding in the Scripture.
So, let’s look at a few mentioned.
Jacobs wedding Genesis 27:46-29:28 tells the whole story of his search for a wife. Genesis 29:22 (hints a big wedding) And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
Judges 14 Samson’s wedding 10-11 So his father went down unto the woman: and Samson made there a feast; for so used the young men to do. And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.
Some other Scripture suggesting the grandeur of some weddings:
Song of Solomon 3:11 Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon with the crown wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart.
Psalms 45:13-15 The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace.
Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

Matthew 22:2-12 A parable describing a wedding.
John 2 The wedding in Cana of Galilee appears to have been a large affair.

Yes, Some Weddings in the Scripture were lavish, noisy and costly as they are today. It’s a shame that so many today end in divorce.

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GOD’S PLAN

May GOD’S richest blessings be yours as we take time to meditate in His Word.
Think about how God has invaded history.
The Holy Spirit has recorded Peter’s words to Israel concerning the life, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.
Acts 2:22-23 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
He quotes David, using him as an example to establish that Jesus is the Christ, that Jesus is LORD .
Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Jesus is the Christ, that Jesus is LORD. JESUS is indeed GOD IN FLESH.

Think of it – GOD became MAN and dwelt among us – God invaded History.

Had it ever happened before? Had God ever invaded life on this planet before?
As any student of Scripture knows, the answer is YES.

Time prevents a real look into each event, but let us ponder a few ….
The Garden of Eden …
The flood when Noah, his wife, 3 sons and their wives were saved in the Ark
The tower of Babble …
Choosing of Abram (renaming him Abraham) ….
The birth of Moses …
Setting the Children of Israel free from Egypt …
The list goes on …..

The question then arises, WILL GOD AGAIN INVAID HISTORY?
The answer is YES …
During the Translation of the Church (Rapture)…
The returning of the LORD Jesus in all His glory, establishing His 1000 year reign on earth …
But, right now, more important … God wants to invade your life …
He wants to dwell in you, to be your God …
2 Corinthians 2:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

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Family

Family, Parents, Fathers Mothers, and children, all these words are under attack today. Not just the words but the very meaning of the words.
Parents no longer mean a father (male) and a mother (female) who have given birth (or adopted) a child.
Father no longer means the male partner in a family with children.
Mother no longer refers to a female partner in a family with children.
Mother is no longer a female who has given birth to a baby, she is now called a birthing parent.
And men can also be called birthing Parent? Getting pregnant and giving birth?
A child is no longer Boy (male) or Girl (female).
When we remove God from everything, turn our backs on Him, this is the result.
AS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH. See Noah.

But what does the Bible, God’s word have to say about these things?
⇛ Family Part 2 Parents -National Parents Day — July 24th
⇛ Family Part 3 Fathers -Father’s day – 3rd Sunday in June
⇛ Family Part 4 Mothers -Mother’s day – 2nd Sunday in May
⇛ Family Part 5 Children -Children’s day – 2nd Sunday in June.
⇛ Family Part 6 Family -International Day of Families — May 15th

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June 1st Global Day of Parents
July 24th National Parents Day
Sept – Grandparents Day celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day.

Here Am I

Abraham responds to God
Genesis 22:7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
Genesis 22:11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
Isaac responds to God
Genesis 27:1 And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I.
Genesis 27:18 And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I; who art thou, my son?
Jacob responds to God
Genesis 31:11 And the angel of God spake unto me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I.
Joseph responds to Jacob (Israel)
Genesis 37:13 And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed the flock in Shechem? come, and I will send thee unto them. And he said to him, Here am I.
Jacob (Israel) responds to God
Genesis 46:2 And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I.
Moses responds to God
Exodus 3:4 And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I

1 Samuel 3:4-8 That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down. And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again. Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him. And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.
Isaiah responds to God
Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Saul (Paul) answered the Lord Jesus
Acts 9:6 … Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?
Ananias responds to God
Acts 9:10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

How will (do) you respond to what God wants you to do?

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