I look at folks around me that are in the boat-on their way to Heaven, but they don’t seem to be rowing as hard as I am! I don’t “row” to keep my Salvation, I “row” because Jesus has saved me from an awful fate, and I am forever grateful to Him for being rescued; but I am also tired, and in need of encouragement!
But God’s Word says: Read more…
By Anita Mondragon
10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the Lord.
11 And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? Wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt?
12 Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness.
13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you today: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to- day, ye shall see them again no more forever. -Exodus 14:10-13
14 The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
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As a kid growing up, I always marveled at this story! It was one of my favorites.
29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! -John 1:29 NIV
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Last night, as my son and I said our bed-time prayers, we were entreating the Lord for one of our loved ones, and one of my friends. They both were taught the things of Jesus, but have deliberately chosen to walk away from the Truth and go their own way. Read more…
Thomas Paine, the great English writer wrote the following words during the darkest days of the Revolutionary war: “These are the times that try men’s souls. The soldier and the patriot will in this crisis shrink from the service of their country. But they that stand it now, deserve the love and thanks of men and women. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered. But the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph…”
You see…it is difficult to stand in the face of adversity and not shrink away from the torrential waters that flood your soul! It would be much simpler to run than to stand and fight!
The same holds true for the soldiers in God’s army. It is easier to hold on to your hate and anger…your control, than to surrender yourself to God… to turn your back on all that is right and good and follow the crowd. It is painless, undemanding, and trouble-free to simply ride the current. But to row against it as you press toward your victory, is very difficult indeed!
As Mr. Paine pointed out, “hell is not easily conquered. But the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph!” Jesus’ conflict in the garden of Gethsemane was only won by His surrender to God the Father. According to Scripture, He sweat great drops of blood as He prayed that the cup of crucifixion could possibly pass from Him…but in the end, He said, “Nevertheless, Thy will be done!” That was complete surrender because if Jesus had wanted to, He could have called for ten thousand angels to come and rescue Him. But He gave His power to God, and God, in turn, gave Jesus peace.
We who are soldiers in God’s army have a choice. Do we want the thanks of men and women who found Jesus as their Savior because of our stand? OR…would we rather keep control of OUR power with no peace in site? Wouldn’t it be better to surrender ourselves to GOD’S POWER and Peace that will lift us up when the floods of adversity come?
The choice is yours….
Your Power? Or HIS Peace…
In pious tones, you thank me that you’re not like those OTHER sinners…there…kneeling on the ground. Read more…
