"Daughters of Sara"

 

1st.Peter 3:1-6 "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 (conduct) of the wives; while they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of GOD of great price.

For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in GOD, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement (terror)."

Sara's journey, with GOD, began many centuries ago when she left the "...Ur of Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan..." (Genesis 11:31). Little did she know that her remarkable life would touch so many. She only had one child, Isaac, and she was ninety years old when he was born.

The LORD said of Sara, "...I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her" (Genesis 17:16). Think about the lineage of Sara and of all the greats who were descendants of her. What the LORD began in her life is continuing today.

In out text, we are told of something else the LORD began with Sara. He began a line of godly women that HE calls "Sara's Daughters."

Our nation's history has witnessed many women's movements come and go. Some have helped women, and some have hurt women.

What the LORD began with Sara has helped women all through human history. Who are the "Daughters of Sara," and what do they believe and stand for ?

1. They Believe that the LORD has a Plan for Every Life.

1st.Peter 3:5a "For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in GOD..."

The LORD had a plan for Sara's life. HE has a plan for ALL women.

GOD wants ALL women to know HIM. "...who trusted in GOD..." Genesis 3:5a "And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness." (Genesis 15:6). Sara came to CHRIST the same way Abraham came to CHRIST, by faith. 1st.John 5:13 says, "The things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the SON of GOD; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the SON of GOD."

Do you know CHRIST as your personal SAVIOR ?

HE wants ALL women to know and do HIS will. Genesis 17:16a says, "And I will bless her..." The LORD wants to bless women. It is possible to live a GOD-blessed life. The secret to having GOD's richest blessing is to surrender to HIM. Give your life to do GOD's will, and GOD will bless you.

Do you believe the LORD has a plan for your life ? Are you willing to surrender to follow it ? The "Daughters of Sara" believe that the LORD has a plan for their life, and they are willing to surrender to it.

2. They Believe that They are to "Adorn Themselves" with the Beauty of the LORD.

1st.Peter 3:5b, "For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in GOD, adorned themselves..." The daughters of Sara have discovered the true beauty of the LORD.

It is NOT physical beauty. 1st.Peter 3:3 says, "Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;"  Thank the LORD that HE made women beautiful on the outside, but that is not where the beauty of the LORD is found.

True beauty is found on the inside. 1st.Peter 3:4 says, "But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of GOD of great price."

All women look different on the outside (unless they are identical twins), but all women can have the same beauty of the LORD on the inside. "...the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit..."

Meekness is not weakness, "...a meek...spirit..."  Numbers 12:3 says, "Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth."  Moses was a meek man, but he was not a weak man. Paul reminds us of the "...the meekness and gentleness of CHRIST..." in 2nd.Corinthians 10:1a

The LORD JESUS was not weak.

Sara was a meek woman. She had a gentle strength. Quiet is not silence "...a...quiet spirit..."

Ecclesiastes 9:17 says, "The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools." (Also read Proverbs 1:33, 17:1; Ecclesiastes 4:6).

It is in a quiet spirit that we commune with GOD. Sara understood the importance of quietness. The world may have been coming apart on the outside, but on the inside, there was a peace and quiet.

1st.Peter 3:5c says"...being in subjection unto their own husbands."

This sounds hard for women. We must first remember that a woman is a type of the church, in the home, and a picture of the HOLY SPIRIT. 

Her role in marriage is to demonstrate the church in subjection to CHRIST. 1st.Peter 3:6a says, "Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord..." Other verses to help understand this powerful truth are Ephesians 5:22-24 and Colossians 3:18.

The LORD has given wives a guiding spirit. 1st.Timothy 5:14 says, "I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully." A woman's spirit is much stronger than a man's spirit.

She can control a home with her spirit for the good or the bad. The Bible says, "It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, then with a brawling woman in a wide house . . . It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman." (Proverbs 21:9,19).

She can create a presence of CHRST with her spirit. 1st.Peter 3:4 says, "But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of GOD of great price."

The "Daughters of Sara" know how to use their spirit for good !

Your servant in CHRIST,

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" THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY " Part# 1 of 3

THE REAL

CHRISTMAS

STORY

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MATTHEW 1 & 2, LUKE 1 & 2

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Dr. Tom Sexton

     The most famous event in all of human history is the birth of CHRIST. Down through the centuries, this amazing event has been played out and told by people all around the world. Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for millions of people. Go with me as we travel back centuries ago and revisit the time when "the WORD was made flesh, and dwelt among us." (John 1:14a) The following text is taken from the WORD of GOD in the order in which the events occurred . No words or comments have been added to the text. Every WORD is from the WORD of GOD.

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     Now the birth of JESUS CHRIST was on this wise. (Matthew 1:18) The angel Gabriel was sent from GOD unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the LORD is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

     And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour  with GOD. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a SON, and shalt call HIS name JESUS. HE shall be great, and shall be called the SON of the HIGHEST: and the LORD GOD shall give unto HIM the throne of HIS father David: and HE shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of HIS kingdom there shall be no end.

     Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man ?

     And the angel answered and said unto her, The HOLY GHOST shall come upon thee, and the power of the HIGHEST shall overshadow thee: therefore also that HOLY THING which shall be born of thee shall be called the SON of GOD. And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with GOD nothing shall be impossible.

     And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the LORD; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. (Luke 1:26-38)

     And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the HOLY GHOST: and she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my LORD should come to me ? For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the LORD.

     And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the LORD, And my spirit hath rejoiced in GOD my SAVIOUR. For HE hath regarded the low estate of HIS handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For HE that is mighty hath done to me great things; and Holy is HIS name. And HIS mercy is on them that fear HIM from generation to generation. HE hath showed strength with HIS arm; HE hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. HE hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. HE hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich HE hath sent empty away. HE hath holpen HIS servant Israel, in remembrance of HIS mercy; As HE spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. (Luke 1:39-56)

AN ANGEL APPEARS TO JOSEPH

AND HE MARRIES MARY

     When. . .Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the HOLY GHOST. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 

     But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the HOLY GHOST. And she shall bring forth a SON, and thou shalt call HIS name JESUS: for HE shall save HIS people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the LORD by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a SON, and they shall call HIS name EMMANUEL, which being interpreted is, GOD with us.

     Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the LORD had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she brought forth her firstborn SON. (Matthew 1:18-25)

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     We will end Part # 1 here and pick up Part# 2 in the next post. Please continue on with me as we revisit the time of JESUS' birth, the Real Christmas Story.

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" Why Me ? "

 

Why Me ?

By Tom Sexton

"For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me,

and that which I was afraid of is come unto me." Job 3:25

Why Me ?

I must have done something wrong along life's way ?

Did I overlook my duty or for someone fail to pray ?

Why Me ?

Did I miss a turn on the pathway for my life ?

Am I on a detour that caused all this trouble and strife ?

Why Me ?

I thought I was on track and was keeping my life right.

What has caused these days to suddenly become night ?

I ask YOU dear LORD, 

Why Me ?

Then HE said, "As I was with Moses, so I will be with thee."

"If I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto ME."

Just wait, and one day you will know.

It was in the time of trouble faithfulness you did show.

And when time is no more, and you stand in eternity,

Seeing the people you reached will answer the question, 

"Why Me ?"

"For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me." Job 3:25

Trouble has a way of finding us. Why ? Is it because we live our life minding our own business, doing our own thing and letting people do as they please ? No. Is it because we sow discord and now it's time to reap what we have sown ? Not necessarily.

Job said, "I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came." Job 3:26 Job is saying, I wasn't living a life caring only about myself and my family, I was not quiet when things were going wrong, yet trouble came.

Is it true "all that will live godly in CHRIST JESUS shall suffer persecution" ? 2nd.Timothy 3:12  Everyone is going to have trouble and heartbreak in life.

The Bible says, "Man that is born of woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:1  We cannot go through life without having trouble. It is just part of life. But Christians have the promise of HIS presence no matter what life brings into our journey. JESUS said, " I AM with you."

If you are going through trouble, don't stop walking. You will get through it. The most important question about trouble is, "Do others see JESUS in our life ?" The Bible says, "If any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify GOD on this behalf."  May we have the faith to say, "LORD help others see JESUS in me."

In the Time of Trouble:

Don't turn back. The Bible says, "The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle." Psalm 78:9 Nothing good ever comes out of those who turn back.

Don't discourage others. The Bible says, "Whither shall we go up ? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there." Deuteronomy 1:28 We read where GOD's people were discouraged by their brethren.

Don't blame GOD. The Psalmist said, "Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency." Psalm 73:13  He thinks knowing GOD has caused him to miss so much in life.

Don't develop a bad spirit. "The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear ?" Proverbs 18:14  Keep a good spirit.

Don't stop sharing the Gospel. "And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for HIS name. And daily in the temple, and in every house they ceased not to teach and preach JESUS CHRIST." Acts 5:41-42  Never forget the world is waiting to hear the Gospel (pictured below)

Don't stop believing. "And JESUS answering saith unto them, Have faith in GOD." Mark 11:22  We must believe !

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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The Gospel

" Security of the Believer"

 

The LORD JESUS said, "My sheep hear MY voice, and I know them, and they follow ME: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of MY hand. MY FATHER, which gave them ME, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of MY FATHER's hand." John 10:27-29

Did CHRIST mean what HE said, and did HE say what HE meant ? Of course HE did. The LORD JESUS always spoke TRUTH. So, how secure are we as believers ? What if we don't feel like a Christian ? What if we don't always act like a Christian ? Do we still have eternal life ? For the answer to these and many other questions let us look at GOD's WORD.

First, Salvation is a Gift

Romans 6:23, ". . .the gift of GOD is eternal life through JESUS CHRIST our LORD."

All that we have we got one of three ways. We worked and earned it. Someone gave it to us, or we stole it. Salvation cannot be earned by good works. We certainly can't steal it. The only way to receive salvation is to receive it as a gift. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of GOD: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

Salvation Depends Upon the Finished Work of CHRIST

"And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the SON of MAN be lifted up: that whosoever believeth in HIM should not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:14-15

"When JESUS therefore had received the vinegar, HE said, It is finished: and HE bowed HIS head, and gave up the Ghost." John 19:30 When the LORD JESUS said, "It is finished" HE had taken the sinner's place and had paid the penalty of all our sin.

The Requirements for Salvation is to Believe

"He that believeth on the SON hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the SON shall not see life; but the wrath of GOD abideth on him." John 3:36

To believe "on" CHRIST means more than believing "in" CHRIST. It means that we trust HIM fully. You don't go to Heaven because you believe in HIM. You go to Heaven because you turn to CHRIST in repentance and faith and believe "on" HIM.

Secondly, Salvation Establishes a Relationship

"Beloved, now are we the sons of GOD, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when HE shall appear, we shall be like HIM; for we shall see HIM as HE is." 1st.John 3:2

"HE came unto HIS own, and HIS own received HIM not. But as many as received HIM, to them gave HE power to become the sons of GOD, even to them that believe on HIS name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of GOD." John 1:11-13

When we receive CHRIST, we are born into GOD's family. HE becomes our heavenly FATHER.

Our Relationship is Eternal

"And this is the will of HIM that sent ME, that every one which seeth the SON, and believeth on HIM, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day." John 6:40

Sin Affects Our Fellowship But Not Our Relationship

There are two words that every Christian should know: relationship and fellowship. We are brought into the family of GOD when we receive JESUS CHRIST by faith. This relationship is eternal. Our mistakes and failures affect our fellowship but not our relationship. Carefully read the following:

"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, HE is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness:" 1st.John 1:8-2:1

"And whatsoever we ask, we receive of HIM, because we keep HIS commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in HIS sight." 1st. John 3:22

Our going to Heaven when we die is the result of our relationship. If GOD blesses us here and whether we are used of the LORD in this life is determined by our fellowship with CHRIST. We can break fellowship with the LORD, but we will never lose our relationship with CHRIST.

THIRDLY, Nothing Can Separate Us from GOD

"Who shall separate us from the love of CHRIST ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword ?  Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through HIM that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of GOD, which is in CHRIST JESUS our LORD." Romans 8:33-39

It is impossible for anything to separate us from GOD and HIS WORD says, ". . .Neither shall any man pluck them out of MY hand." John 10:28  If no man can pluck us out of GOD's hands, then we cannot pluck ourselves out of GOD's hand.

The Christian is Sealed by the HOLY SPIRIT

". . , ye were sealed with that HOLY SPIRIT of promise." Ephesians 1:13

"For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the SPIRIT of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, FATHER. The SPIRIT ITSELF beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of GOD:" Romans 8:15-16

Being sealed by the HOLY SPIRIT gives us the assurance that we belong to CHRIST and that HE will return for us.

The Bible Says That there is No Condemnation

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in CHRIST JESUS, who walk not after the flesh, but after the SPIRIT." Romans 8:1

The child of GOD will never stand in the same judgment with the unsaved. We will one day give an account of our lives as to what we have done with our life, but we will never be judged and cast into Hell.

JESUS Promised to Preserve Our Relationship Forever

"All that the FATHER giveth ME shall come to ME; and him that cometh to ME I will in no wise cast out." John 6:37

The LORD JESUS has promised never to cast us out. There will be a day when the unsaved man will be cast out into the Lake of Fire, but the child of GOD will never be cast out.

Dr. Tom Sexton

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" The Condition of Unsaved People "

Our failure to understand the condition of people without CHRIST has robbed us of the thing we need most in reaching them with the Gospel. We need compassion ! The Bible says, "And of some have compassion, making a difference. . ." Jude 22-23

THE ARE LOST. "For the SON of MAN is come to seek and to save that which was lost." Luke 19:10

They do not know where they are going. They are living without GOD's WORD for their life's direction. Will someone help them find the way to Heaven ?

THEY ARE WITHOUT HOPE. "That at that time ye were without CHRIST. . .having no hope, and without GOD in the world." Ephesians 12:2

The things of this world cannot give hope in the times of trouble, and they will see that "man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:2  Will they hear the message of hope before it is too late ?

THEY ARE PERISHING. "For GOD so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, that whosoever believeth in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Life is fragile and everyday our physical life is perishing a little at a time. No one has the power to turn back time. Will they perish before they hear the Gospel?

THE ARE BLINDED BY THE DEVIL. "In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them, which believe not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of CHRIST, WHO is the image of GOD, should shine unto them." 2nd.Corinthians 4:4

Will they be able to see the light of "of the glorious Gospel of CHRIST" before they die in their blindness ?

THEY ARE ON THE ROAD TO HELL. "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many therebe which go in thereat." Matthew 7:13

It is hard for those who are living their life on the "Broad. . .Way" to take the exit to Heaven, without someone pointing them to JESUS, "The WAY" to Heaven. JESUS said, "I AM the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE: no man cometh unto the FATHER, but by ME." John 14:6  Will someone show them the way ?

THEY ARE UNDER THE WRATH OF GOD. "He that believeth on the SON hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the SON shall not see life; but the wrath of GOD abideth on him." John 3:36

GOD's "wrath" is what happens to them after they die. Today they can have GOD's "grace and mercy." The song writer had it right when he wrote, "Mercy there was great, and grace was free."

THEY ARE DEAD IN TRESPASSES AND SINS. "And you hath HE quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins." Ephesians 2:1

How can a dead man possibly give life to himself ? But the Bible says, "And you hath HE quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins." Ephesians 2:1

THEY ARE CONDEMNED ALREADY. "He that believeth on HIM is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten SON of GOD." John 3:18  Some believe that after they die if their good outweighs their bad, they get to go to Heaven. They will one day discover they are "condemned" already.

The only hope for unsaved people is the Gospel. They must hear and believe before they die. 

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" HEAVEN: GOD's Gift to Believers ! "

 

JESUS said, "I go and prepare a place for you . . . that where I AM, there ye may be also." (John 14:3)

The longer people live, the more they think about Heaven. Untold numbers of songs and poems have been written about that beautiful place.

Heaven is a place with beauty beyond our dreams. The Bible says, "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." (1st.Corinthians 2:9)

Heaven is a glorious city with streets of "gold . . . walls of jasper, and gates of pearl . . ." (Revelation 21:18, 21)

Heaven is a real place and GOD wants everyone to go there. Sadly many will never go to Heaven because they have never come to CHRIST for salvation.

JESUS said, "I AM the door: by ME if any man enter in, he shall be saved." (John 10:9)  JESUS died for our sins and paid our sin debt in full. JESUS rose from the grave. HE said, "Because I live ye shall live also." (John 10:7)

JESUS said . . . "I AM the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in ME, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in ME shall never die." (John 11:25-26)

JESUS said believers "never die."  Their body dies but believers have ever lasting life, they don't die. They close their eyes in death and open them in Heaven.

In death Christians are "absent from the body and . . . present with the LORD." (2nd.Corinthians 5:8) Everyone is going to live forever somewhere, one day we will see it's true. Is Heaven going to be your eternal home when you die ?

* ACKNOWLEDGE YOU ARE A SINNER.

The Bible says, "As it is written, There in none righteous, no, not one . . . For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD;" (Romans 3:10,23)

* BELIEVE CHRIST DIED FOR YOU.

The Bible says, "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of GOD is eternal life through JESUS CHRIST our LORD."

"GOD commendeth HIS love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us." (Romans 6:23; 5:8)

* CALL UPON HIM TO SAVE YOU.

 

The Bible says, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD JESUS, and shalt believe in thine heart that GOD hath raised HIM from the dead, thou shalt be saved . . . For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved." (Romans 10:9,13)

If you would be willing to turn to GOD in repentance and faith pray this prayer:

LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe you died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me. Come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

H E A V E N

by Tom Sexton

There are no shadows

In death with JESUS. 

There are no valleys 

We must walk through.

Death is only a doorway

And all of Heaven awaits you.

Our vision on Earth is limited

We see only into the blue,

But in death our vision is endless

All of Glory comes into view.

Death takes hold of the body,

And our race on Earth is through. 

The battle for us is over.

With open arms HE welcomes you.

So, fear not the end of life's journey.

Believe what GOD says is true. 

Death has been defeated !

Heaven is HIS gift to you.

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" We're Standing "

" We're  Standing "

We're standing to be a voice for the life of the unborn.

We're standing for all Americans who've been abused and scorned.

We're standing for the children in our inner-city schools.

We're standing for Law enforcement who protect me and you.

We're standing for the small business owners with a dream and a plan.

We're standing for the factory workers bringing jobs back to the U.S.A.

We're standing for the farmers harvesting bounty night and day.

We're standing for the health workers trying to keep us safe.

We're standing for all Americans no matter their race.

 We're standing for the families whose loved ones died on foreign sand.

We're standing for the great generation who saved freedom for every man.

We're standing for our national anthem every time it is played.

We're standing proudly as one America every day.

We're standing for the stars and stripes from sea to shining sea.

We're standing to keep America the home of the brave and

the land of the free.

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" THE GIFT OF DEATH "

THE GIFT OF DEATH 

All things are yours...life...death...all are yours.

1st.Corinthians 3:21-23

There are no shadows in death with JESUS.

There are no valleys we must walk through.

Death is only a doorway,

And all of Heaven awaits you.

Our vision on earth is limited - 

We see only into the blue,

But in death our vision is endless - 

All of glory comes into view.

Death takes hold of the the body,

And our race on earth is through.

The battle for us is over;

With open arms HE welcomes you.

So fear not the end of life's journey.

Believe what GOD says is true. 
Death has been defeated !

And now it is HIS gift to you.

Dr. Tom Sexton

THE  GIFT  OF  DEATH

     The Bible says, "It is appointed unto man once to die." (Hebrew 9:27) This means that people only live one time. They do not come back again and again; they only die one time. The LORD JESUS said, "If a man keep MY saying, he shall never see death." (John 8:51-52) People next to a dying person see them die, but the one who is dying (if they are a believer) does not see death; they only see JESUS. Because JESUS said, "I AM the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in ME, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in ME shall never die." (John 11:25)

     When Stephen was being stoned, he said before he died, "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the SON of MAN standing on the right hand of GOD." (Acts 7:56) Stephen did not see death. He saw JESUS. The Bible says, "to be absent from the body, and to be present with the LORD." (2nd.Corinthians 5:8) When Christians die they leave this world and step into Heaven. Death is only a doorway and JESUS is "the DOOR." (John 10:7) People who die without CHRIST see death and hell, but believers see JESUS and Heaven.

     JESUS said, "Because I live ye shall live also." (John 14:19) When HE arose from the grave HE defeated Death, Hell and the Grave. There are no more shadows and valleys in death because "the light shineth in darkness." (John 1:5) What do you want to see when you die: death and hell or JESUS and Heaven ? The choice is yours.

     ACKNOWLEDGE you are a sinner. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD." Romans 3:23

     BELIEVE the LORD JESUS CHRIST died for you. "But GOD commendeth HIS love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us." Romans 5:8

     CALL upon the LORD to save you. "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved." Romans 10:13

     LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me. Come into my heart and save me, and help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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