FIRST church SERVICE

 1 Corinthians 1:9

King James Version

9 God is faithful, 

by whom ye were called 

unto the fellowship of his Son 

Jesus Christ our Lord.

GOD sounded the "bell".

Just one church bell ring, from a church below, and I "heard" it.

This, as I was brushing my teeth yesterday morning.

I immediately wanted to go to "church", but to a church in town.

Back to that simple, homey church I once visited, but was late for the service.

I've been born again nearly six years now, but never visited a born again church.

Only because I wanted to make sure SPIRIT led me to a church GOD approves of.

Well, that bell sounded, and I heeded the call.

I immediately dressed, and practically ran out of the house, commuted, and walked briskly by the side of the scenic park, where boaters donned life jackets, as they traversed the lake.

In times past, we never had such vests; we merely rowed, using the heavy, wooden oars -- one of which my child's hands dropped -- looked around, hoping no one saw it.

The oars must have been heavy alright, for it was not seen again.

Did people realize they needed JESUS' life-saving vest, for the storms to come?

But yesterday, all I could think of was getting to church fast.

No way was I going to be late again.

As it turned out, I was 30 minutes early, giving me time to get to know the pastor, and his wife.

As always, SPIRIT was right.

He brought me to the right place, 

at the right time, with the right people.

Lately, the pastor had been talking about the end times.

In fact, this was going to be his third talk on it.

As GOD would have it, my path was in tune with the pastor's path.

JESUS had alerted me to the end times on 14 January 2020, when He led me to a verse on the Rapture.

Like the bell that called to me yesterday, this was the particular verse that "called" to me in 2020:

Matthew 24:40

King James Version

40 Then shall two be in the field; 

the one shall be taken, and the other left.

That pretty much explained the Rapture for me then, owing to the Tim LaHaye "Left Behind" book I read once:

Interestingly, SPIRIT led me to the fact that book is celebrating its 25th anniversary this August.

The church He led me to will also be celebrating their 25th anniversary this December.

And I look to my "Scripture Numerics" book and discover the number 25 refers to "THE FORGIVENESS of SINS".

Well, today is the day for repentance.

JESUS warned us of the urgency of times:

Mark 1:15

King James Version

15 And saying, 

The time is fulfilled, 

and the kingdom of God is at hand: 

repent ye, and believe the gospel.

It also reminds me of commemorating wedding anniversaries, wherein the 25th pertains to "silver".

What does the Bible say about "silver"?

Psalm 12:6

King James Version

6 The words of the Lord are pure words: 

as silver tried in a furnace of earth, 

purified seven times.

From a single bell, to a born again church, to the end times, to the Rapture, to silver anniversaries, to Scripture on "silver".

That's the way the HOLY SPIRIT has been working in me, and through me.

That's why I'm enjoying my personal journey, despite its many early pitfalls.

All because GOD made me born again, and gave His SPIRIT to teach me.

Oh, and did I tell you that the church's songs were simple, heartfelt, and lovely?

And that one particular song -- just on JESUS -- brought tears to my eyes?

That the pastor and his wife prayed over me, welcoming me to their church?

That his wife, and a missionary, prayed over me again, as I said goodbye after the service?

That SPIRIT is now expanding this writing ministry we have?

And all because GOD made me born again six years ago.

My life has changed radically -- all for good.

Things of the world have been dropped.

Only a sincere love for CHRIST, and for others, remain.

Which SPIRIT continues to fine-tune each day.

I have so much more to learn, biblically.

I am no match for pastors who have been at it for decades.

But this much I know --

May your heart be childlike, open, and humble.

Pray to JESUS to make you born again.

Wait for GOD's call, for it will come.

SPIRIT will guide you what to do.

All for the GLORY of GOD.

And in JESUS' Name.

Amen.

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RIPE for CHANGE

Acts 26:18

King James Version

18 To open their eyes, 

and to turn them from darkness to light, 

and from the power of Satan unto God, 

that they may receive forgiveness of sins, 

and inheritance among them 

which are sanctified by faith 

that is in me.

Are you facing a dead end?

Facing a blank wall?

Nothing works?

Tired of the same stuff?

Jaded, to the core?

Bored?

Uninspired?

Broke?

Depleted?

Tired?

Lost?

Resigned?

What do you do next?

Pray?

Ask for help?

Hide?

Run?

Cry?

Rage?

Sink even deeper?

I went through many "dark nights" of the soul, too.

But April 2019 was different.

I just felt "rotten".

So sick of sin, and self.

Same sins, again and again.

I was digging a ditch for myself.

Satan provided the shovel.

He was about to dump me into it, too.

Surely, GOD opened my eyes.

I couldn't bear to sin anymore.

I turned my back on sin, and never looked back.

One thing you need to do with sin?

QUIT cold turkey.

With all the troubles I've had, I just prayed.

I didn't know how GOD would answer.

I didn't know what solutions He'd have for me.

All I know is I bared my heart to Him.

In five months' time, He made me born again.

He made me read the Bible.

Then, He led me to prophecy.

All in one morning.

I gobbled its truth.

He led me to prophet Zechariah.

Then we jumped to the four gospels.

I wanted to know EVERTHING about JESUS.

I wanted to know His EXACT words.

Then, an idea hit.

"Start from the beginning."

So I went to the FIRST book of the Bible.

Genesis 1:1-2

King James Version

1 In the beginning 

God created the heaven and the earth.

2 And the earth was without form, 

and void; and darkness 

was upon the face of the deep. 

And the Spirit of God 

moved upon the face of the waters.

FIRST two verses alone got me.

The second verse was my FIRST encounter with the "Spirit of God".

It's been over five years now, and we have not stopped writing.

All my material comes from SPIRIT.

We now have 111 blogs, and 24 e-books.

I perceive a 112th hovering.

It made its presence "known" this morning.

My days, and nights, are filled with SPIRIT, Scripture, snacks, and studies.

Apart from family tasks, and chores, of course.

I never run out of articles.

I am productive because of SPIRIT.

I just write, and write, and write.

And share, and share, and share.

And study, and study, and study.

I leave the rest to SPIRIT.

Have I found my answers?

Is my life better now?

Definitely.

It's all in JESUS.

He's my "model" for GODLY development.

My "pattern" for perfection, and simplicity.

My LORD for all things GOD.

The Answer to ALL the questions in this world.

Go ahead, ASK Him anything.

I compare the world's ways with His ways.

And I laugh, because there's no comparison.

I grieve, too, because I wish people would turn to Him.

If only the world would look to JESUS.

It would end ALL conflicts.

He is the PEACE you seek.

I live the simplest life of all.

Being born again is so fun!

It's the change you need.

I have no ambition.

No desire to rule the world.

No desire to dominate anything.

No desire to be "liked", "followed", or "honored".

A follower of JESUS looks to Him alone.

He is all that matters.

I am happy, peaceful, clear, content, and quiet.

Serving GOD; serving you; even looking after Trump.

I tell you of the Rapture, because JESUS alerted me to that.

SPIRIT and I have been preparing you five years now.

The Rapture is next in GOD's timeline.

That means GOD is giving us time to change.

He's giving us an opportunity to be with Him.

He wants us to acknowledge our sins, and repent.

He wants us to look to JESUS, for everything.

Every day we're still here is a chance to ask for forgiveness.

Every day is a chance to know more about the LORD's gospel.

We are given so many chances.

Let's not squander it.

Here's an important verse to ponder upon:

1 Thessalonians 5:18

King James Version

18 In every thing give thanks: 

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus 

concerning you.

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