July 19-20, 2011 – Ezekiel 45 - 46

 

From life's first cry. To final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. July 19-20, 2011 – Ezekiel 46 - 47 Good Day Saints and Sinners, I must go to the hospital tomorrow so I am sending out a two day Feast. Tue 19/Jul 11 Ezekiel 46 & Wed 20/Jul 11 Ezekiel 47. So please dig down in this Feast. God hates sin but he love's the sinner. First things First Tue Ezekiel 46, - “The ordinances of worship for the prince and for the people, are here described, and the gifts the prince may bestow on his sons and servants. Our Lord has directed us to do many duties, but he has also left many things to our choice, that those who delight in his commandments may abound therein to his glory, without entangling their own consciences, or prescribing rules unfit for others; but we must never omit our daily worship, nor neglect to apply the sacrifice of the Lamb of God to our souls, for pardon, peace, and salvation.” - Matthew Henry Consice Wed Ezekiel 47, “- These waters signify the gospel of Christ, which went forth from Jerusalem, and spread into the countries about; also the gifts and powers of the Holy Ghost which accompanied it, by virtue of which is spread far, and produced blessed effects. Christ is the Temple; and he is the Door; from him the living waters flow, out of his pierced side. They are increasing waters. Observe the progress of the gospel in the world, and the process of the work of grace in the heart; attend the motions of the blessed Spirit under Divine guidance. If we search into the things of God, we find some things plain and easy to be understood, as the waters that were but to the ankles; others more difficult, which require a deeper search, as the waters to the knees, or the loins; and some quite beyond our reach, which we cannot penetrate; but must, as St. Paul did, adore the depth, ( Romans 11 ) . It is wisdom to begin with that which is most easy, before we proceed to that which is dark and hard to be understood. The promises of the sacred word, and the privileges of believers, as shed abroad in their souls by the quickening Spirit, abound where the gospel is preached; they nourish and delight the souls of men; they never fade nor wither, nor are exhausted. Even the leaves serve as medicines to the soul: the warnings and reproofs of the word, though less pleasant than Divine consolations, tend to heal the diseases of the soul. All who believe in Christ, and are united to him by his sanctifying Spirit, will share the privileges of Israelites. There is room in the church, and in heaven, for all who seek the blessings of that new covenant of which Christ is Mediator” - Matthew Henry Consice First things (salvation) First! Have you made a choice? Do you stand alone, or will you stand with Jesus? Sign on for this Saints trip Deuteronomy. 30:19-20 “This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, that you and your children may live, and that you may love the lord your god, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Issac and Jacob. God wants us to choose life. He will not force the choice upon us. It is a blessing he gave us. How important is our choice to God? Jn: 3-16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. The choice we were given then is so important that God gave the most precious thing he has, Jesus. Jesus suffered on the cross for our sins. He paid the price in full for us. Gods one and only Son. My salvation and yours is not gained by anything we can do other than the choice we have the freedom to make. Jesus paid the way for every person who will make the choice to accept Gods offer. It was life and death to God and it is life and death to you and I. Sin came into our lives by one. Sin was paid for by one, Jesus. God said Now choose life. He gave us the only escape for our sins. Its what God did , not us. We can always count on God. He wants us to make a choice. He has shown us how important that choice is to God,and us. Jesus paid the price in full, on the cross for you and I. Can you pay the price for your sin, or will you accept Gods plan for you? It's nothing short of the most important choice you will ever make. Please accept Gods offer and choose life. Please enter into salvation now. There is only one way. Pray to the living God this simple prayer. “Jesus I know I am a sinner. I need you as my personal savior. I believe you paid for my sin on the cross. I invite you to come in, forgive me all my sins and make me your child. I receive your gift of eternal life and thank you for it. Help me live for you every day of my life.” Amen. God Bless You, Brother Mike