Hell is for Real

I was recently fortunate to read a blog of somebody somewhere between here and yonder. It seems they were once young, they are old now, and they know the truth, or at least did at one time. They pronounced “there would be no eternal hell, no punishment for the wicked. There is no reason to repent. Don’t buy into fear and hell and sin.” My spirit was grieved. This world is so deceived! I pray for you, who do not believe. Grace is great but not eternal!

There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:   And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,   And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.   And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;   And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.   And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.   But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.   And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.   Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house:   For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.   Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.   And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.   And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

Luke 16:19‭-‬31 KJV

http://bible.com/1/luk.16.19-31.KJV

Pastors Corner

1 Timothy|4:1  Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the
latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to
seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
  1 Timothy|4:2  Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience
seared with a hot iron;
 

When you cauterize a wound you stop the bleeding, The Holy Ghost has dealt with my heart this week about false doctrine entering the church. People don't realize the dangers of false doctrines. There is a seducing spirit sweeping the church world today. Many resist the Holy Ghost and settle for the Jezebel spirit "the seductress". A child is naturally attracted to its mother proverbs 5 tells us. The seductress has been in place so long that people are one with her. They are satisfied with her. She is mother to the defiled. Jude said to the pure they are always pure, but unto the defiled they will always be defiled. Pastor has a stern warning stay away from cheap Grace. Jesus died for us, now lets live for him. 

God Knows!

Jeremiah 29:11  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

When a tragedy or situation hits us and we didn’t see it coming we tend to blame others and ourselves. We hardly ever see it as God putting it  in our path to make us strong. We don’t know what God has planned for us in the end. Even though it is expected, it is also unexpected. That’s why we should prepare ourselves today for what we may face tomorrow.  God knows what is going to be in our paths. We may feel like our situations are making us weak. That’s when we need to ask for strength. Believe me, it works! We are given the ability to call on God for strength and wisdom at the time of need. Think about it. Ever been prayed through and went to preach to someone about the glory, miracles, grace and love of God and didn’t know what to say? Didn’t think so! When situations hit we need to thank God for the end because He already knows. Even when we don’t see ourselves as ourselves, He sees us for who we are and knows exactly where we are at. He knows where we are going, and where we have been. He knows that our situations are going to make us strong. We’ve never faced one battle alone. He has always been there. God has a plan for everyone and everyone is important to God. He loves the unlovable people because He knows where they are going to be in the end.

Salty Children

Mat 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.

We the church of Jesus Christ are called to be the salt. We are to be the fragrance of God on Earth. We ARE the body of our Lord Jesus Christ.

But how well are we representing the King whom we serve? Is He proud to see the life we are living? Are we reaching out to the lost, the poor, the broken, the same way He would, the same way He did, on Earth?

Jesus never had a selfish moment. Jesus was always about His Father’s business. And we are called to “walk even as He walked.”

It’s time for us to put aside all of our selfish ambitions, our dreams and desires. Put off that old man, and begin to walk in the Spirit of the Living God!

Instead of being separate, called out, and chosen, it seems to me that most of those who call themselves the church, are only in it for what it can benefit them. SELFISH!

Child of God, lets get back to the place where we can be that salt that God has called us to be. I want to bring Him glory. And I am sure you do to!

Dear Heavenly Father,
Forgive us for not being the salty children you have called us to be.
Make us hungry for more. Make us thirst for you like never before.
I pray that you would anoint us, to make others desire You.
Its all about You, Jesus. Let every word we speak point to You.
Let every action, though, attitude, and desire, point to You, Jesus!