2.5 %

  2.5%

The book of acts speaking of the early church states,

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42.

The apostle Paul wrote,

“Be joyful in hope, 

patient in affliction, 

faithful in prayer.”  

                      Romans 12:12.

If you claim to be a believer in Christ Jesus do you Pray?

Here’s something to consider,

God gives you 1440 minutes every day.

A good nights sleep takes up 480 minutes.

An average round trip commute to and from work here in North America can take 120 minutes.

Work takes up 480 minutes.

That leaves you with 360 minutes.

Thus the question becomes are you willing to tithe ten percent of that time to prayer?

Just 36 minutes each day.

2.5% of all the minutes God gives you each day communing with Him.

Please think about it.

Not Everyone is

  Not everyone is

Jesus said,

"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.  

Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?'  

Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'" Matthew 7:21-23.

We here in North America a place where there is more freedom than any other place in the world there are a lot of people, especially in the Media that say they are Christian but are not.

Sadly these “false prophets or preachers” are becoming the face of Christianity. That being said we who are true believers need to stand up to them.

We need to do all we can to preach the unadulterated Gospel of Christ. We need to do all we can to see that those who enter out churches house fellowships and other meeting places, receive the true word of God.

As individuals we need to steer clear of these false teachers. We need to know what is right doctrine. The only way we can do this is by praying and asking God to lead us. Then reading and studying the scriptures for ourselves.

Do you at least read the scriptures daily? Just how much time to do spend reading the scriptures?

Please think about it.

Words from Job

  Words from Job

"Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him;..."

                                                                Job 13:15a.

We have just come through the what was probably the worst pandemics in human history. Perhaps the only difference between the Covid pandemic and others is that when it hit we had the scientific know how to create a vaccine that saved lives.

Some would say why would God allow at the very least allow those who believe in Him to go through it. My answer is simple I don’t know. I do know however that the apostle Paul who went through a lot of hardships, tells me,

"And we know all things work together for good 

to those who love God 

to those who are called according to His purpose." 

                                                                          Romans 8:28.

  Jesus never promised his followers they would never suffer he even said,

"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.  

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:11,12.

All I can do is quote from the book of Hebrews,

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for 

and certain of what we do not see."  

                                                                      Hebrews 11:1.

That I believe is what Job believed when he said,

"Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him;..."

                                                                Job 13:15a.

Job believed in God even in his darkest time. Do you have the same faith remembering that in the book of Hebrews it says,

"And without faith it is impossible to please God, 

because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists 

and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." 

                                                                                          Hebrews 11:6

Please think about it.

Are you truly trusting in God

  Are you truly trusting In God

The Psalmist writes,

“I wait for the LORD,

 my soul waits, 

and in his word I put my hope.” 

                                    Psalm 130:5  

If you claim to be a Christian, where is your trust. Billy Graham the American evangelist wrote, 

"Make sure of your commitment to Jesus Christ, and seek to follow Him every day. Don't be swayed by the false values and goals of this world, but put Christ and His will first in everything you do." Billy Graham.

In Proverbs we read,

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart 

and lean not on your own understanding; 

in all your ways acknowledge him, 

and he will make your paths straight.” 

                                                        Proverbs 3:5,6.

Here is a question for all who claim to be followers in Christ Jesus. Do you truly “trust in the LORD with all your heart?”

Please think about it.

A Look at Christ's Crucifixion

 A look at Christ’s Crucifixion 

Luke’s gospel records this about the crucifixion of Jesus,

“One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” 

But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence?  

We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” 

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’” 

Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:39-43

One did not believe in Christ asking for physical proof that he was the Christ by physically saving them. He gave no hint of confessing his wrong deeds. He just wanted his life in this world to be saved.

The other believed in Christ by faith. He admitted his sin confessed his wrong doing and asked Christ to remember him when He came into his kingdom.

We today have the same two choices. Reject Jesus, or believe in Him by faith. Confess our sins to Him and accept the Salvation He offers.

Are you willing to believe Jesus is the Son of God. The Saviour of all who believe in Him?

Please think about it.

Are you Judgemental?

  Are you Judgement?

Jesus said,

Do not judge, or you too will be judged.  

For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7:1,2.

This is a very simple couple of verses that say exactly what they mean. You as a Christian. As a believer in Christ Jesus are not allowed to judge anyone.

The late American evangelist Billy Graham said,

“It is the Holy Spirits Job to Convict, 

God's job to judge

 and my job to love,” 

                                         Billy Graham.

You do not know what the person you are judging has gone through. You do not know why a person is the way that they are. Only God knows that. Thus it is only God who can judge anyone.

Additionally if you are even perceive as being judgmental you will be judged in the same way by the people around you. Consequently people will not listen to the message of Christ you are trying to proclaim.

So are you judgmental?

Please think about it.

Living at Peace

  Living at peace

The apostle Paul wrote,

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, 

live at peace with everyone." 

                                                           Romans 12:18.

As Christians. As believers in Christ Jesus we are called to live at peace with those around us. You will never win a soul to Christ if you don’t do your best to live at peace with those around you. Antagonizing or judging people only causes them to turn away from you. 

So the question becomes are you living at peace with those around you?

Please think about it.

The Son of The Living God

  The Son of the Living God

In Matthews gospel we read Jesus asking His disciples who they think he is, asking

“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” 

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:15,16.

In this portion of scripture Jesus asks the men he is closest to, His disciples who they believe Him to be. To which Simon Peter answers, 

"You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 

Today those who call themselves true Christians believe this also. It is a belief passed down from the men and women that walked, talked, and were taught by Jesus believers of the present day.

Do you believe this?

Please think about it.

Jesus is God Incarnate

 Jesus is God Incarnate

In the book of Colossians 

“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form,” 

                                                                                            Colossians 2:9.

This is a belief that is central to Christianity. Jesus is God in the flesh. God incarnate. As a Christian. A believer in Christ Jesus I leave this verse for you the reader to decide whether you believe it or not.

Please think about it.

You and Mercy

You and Mercy

In the book of James we read,

“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom,  

because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!” James 2:12,13.

Do you judge people? Do you show mercy towards people especially those you disagree with. Do you judge someone begging for money on the street or those with a different lifestyle, or faith than yours?

You should not be. Jesus made it perfectly clear saying,

"Do not judge, or you too will be judged.  

For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7:1,2.

I like what the late American evangelist Billy Graham said,

“It is the Holy Spirits Job to Convict, 

God's job to judge

 and my job to love,” 

                                         Billy Graham.

For me one of the best ways I’ve found to be merciful to others is share to Gospel message, along with doing what I can to help those in physical needs.

So are you truly showing mercy to those around you?

Please think about it.

Do it in world and in deed

  Do it in word and in deed

Jesus said,

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets" Matthew 7:12.

Question. Do you treat others the way you want to be treated? Even if you disagree with them?

Sadly many people in the world today do not treat people the way they want others to treat them.

Anne Frank a young Jewish girl in hiding from the Nazis in world war two wrote,

"Give of yourself, give as much as you can?  And you can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!  If everyone were to do this and not be as mean with a kindly word, then there would be much more justice and love in the world.  Give and you shall receive, much more than you would have ever thought possible.  Give, give again and again, don't lose courage, keep it up and go on giving!  No one has ever become poor from giving!" Anne Frank.

Sadly Anne Frank died in a Nazi concentration camp at the hands of evil men and women who knew nothing of the Love of God.

Today without exception, in every country in the world, there are people, (some even saying they are doing things in the name of God), that are treating people in horrible ways. Ways they would never want to be treated.

Let we who consider ourselves Christians, followers of Christ Jesus follow what Jesus said,

"So in everything, 

do to others 

what you would have them do to you,

for this sums up the Law and the Prophets" 

                                                            Matthew 7:12.

Please don’t just think about it. 

Do it, in word and in deed.

Something for Christians to do

  Something for Christians to do

The Psalmist writes,

“Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD

 who minister by night in the house of the LORD. 

Lift up your hands in the sanctuary 

and praise the LORD.” 

                               Psalm 134:1-3.

If you are a believer in Christ Jesus. A true Christian. Wherever you are today don’t just think about this do it.