Many believe they can be saved through their own name and judged by their own strength of character. They are in for a rude awakening without Jesus Christ, the Name by which we are saved and the strength by which we will be judged.
Psalms 54:1 KJV Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
If this is a crutch, it's a crutch that will prevent you from falling into hell.
Psalms 54:4 KJV Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
There are two broad categories of people in this world: those who genuinely desire to share their peace with others and those who seek to spread their misery.
Luke 10:5-6 KJV And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
On X, I'm on the verge of wiping the dust off my feet regarding that platform. As for Gab and Substack, I like.
Luke 10:10 KJV But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,
Luke 10:11 KJV Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Luke 10:12 KJV But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.
America in a nutshell:
Americans cheer on the mighty works of political parties that bring them financial gain and security while mocking repentance. However, the sobering reality remains: God will not be mocked.
Luke 10:13 KJV Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
Luke 10:14 KJV But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.
Luke 10:15 KJV And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.
American Ash Wednesday? I'm not sure it qualifies as repentance in sackcloth and ashes. If anything, it seems more like a mockery.
Luke 10:16 KJV He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.
I've had experiences in my dreams where I've rebuked devils in the Name of Jesus, and they've fled. Why, then, wouldn't they flee just the same when I'm awake and speaking in His Name?
Luke 10:17 KJV And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
Luke 10:18 KJV And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
Luke 10:19 KJV Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Luke 10:20 KJV Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
The Son of God has always been the mediator between God and man. No one has spoken to the Father except through the Son, which is why we end each prayer with 'In Jesus' Name. Amen.'
Luke 10:21 KJV In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Luke 10:22 KJV All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.
I am blessed. I hope you are too.
Luke 10:23 KJV And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:
Luke 10:24 KJV For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
There are two ways to enter heaven: love God and your neighbor without fail, or love Jesus, who has loved the Father and the world perfectly. I chose to love Jesus over 30 years ago, and now I love both God and my neighbor in a much greater way.
Luke 10:25 KJV And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
Luke 10:26 KJV He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?
Luke 10:27 KJV And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
Luke 10:28 KJV And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
I used to be part of the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement. While there are some genuine Christians within it, the establishment itself often resembles the priest and Levite in the parable. Unfortunately, I've since discovered that this same spirit of hypocrisy, arrogance, and pride can be found in many other denominations.
Luke 10:29 KJV But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?
Luke 10:30 KJV And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
Luke 10:31 KJV And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
Luke 10:32 KJV And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
Luke 10:33 KJV But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
Luke 10:34 KJV And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Luke 10:35 KJV And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
Luke 10:36 KJV Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
Luke 10:37 KJV And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
Busy work is not always the Lord’s work.
Luke 10:39 KJV And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
Luke 10:40 KJV But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
Luke 10:41 KJV And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
Luke 10:42 KJV But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
God reveals His decisive strength through our lingering infirmities.
Exodus 4:10 KJV And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.
Exodus 4:11 KJV And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?
God’s perfect will:
Exodus 4:12 KJV Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.
God’s permissive will:
Exodus 4:16 KJV And he (Aaron) shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God.
I imagine Moses had second thoughts about obeying God. If I were in his shoes, my flesh would also fear the prospect of facing Pharaoh again. Nevertheless, by God's strength and grace, I would resolve that if I am to die, I will die by the hand of the LORD in His service, not against His service.
Exodus 4:22 KJV And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:
Exodus 4:23 KJV And I say unto thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me: and if thou refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay thy son, even thy firstborn.
Exodus 4:24 KJV And it came to pass by the way in the inn, that the LORD met him, and sought to kill him.
The mission of Gospilled is to prayerfully teach and proclaim the whole counsel of God, declaring all His words.
Exodus 4:28 KJV And Moses told Aaron all the words of the LORD who had sent him, and all the signs which he had commanded him.
Those who truly believe, truly worship.
Exodus 4:31 KJV And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.
And mock they certainly do.
Job 21:3 KJV Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
American political cares and goals.
Job 21:7 KJV Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Job 21:8 KJV Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes.
Job 21:9 KJV Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.
Job 21:10 KJV Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf.
Job 21:11 KJV They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
Job 21:12 KJV They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
Job 21:13 KJV They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
While saying it, if not in word, then in deed:
Job 21:14 KJV Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
Job 21:15 KJV What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
The wicked will drink from the cup of God's wrath, but the child of God will be spared through Christ.
Job 21:20 KJV His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
Job 21:30 KJV That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.
Rich lawyers will save no one at the Judgment.
Job 21:22 KJV Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.
If your comfort is not the comfort of Christ, you can keep it.
Job 21:34 KJV How then comfort ye me in vain, seeing in your answers there remaineth falsehood?
Father, may Your perfect will be done. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
