Posted on July 29th, 2010 by Pastor Jeff in encouragement
“Nevertheless I am continually with Thee.”
Psalm 73:23
“Nevertheless,”–As if, notwithstanding all the foolishness and ignorance which David had just been confessing to God, not one atom the less was it true and certain that David was saved and accepted, and that the blessing of being constantly in God’s presence was undoubtedly his. Fully conscious of his own lost estate, and of the deceitfulness and vileness of his nature, yet, by a glorious outburst of faith, he sings “nevertheless I am continually with Thee.” Believer, you are forced to enter into Asaph’s confession and acknowledgment, endeavour in like spirit to say “nevertheless, since I belong to Christ I am continually with God!” By this is meant continually upon His mind, He is always thinking of me for my good. Continually before His eye;–the eye of the Lord never sleepeth, but is perpetually watching over my welfare. Continually in His hand, so that none shall be able to pluck me thence. Continually on His heart, worn there as a memorial, even as the high priest bore the names of the twelve tribes upon his heart for ever. Thou always thinkest of me, O God. The bowels of Thy love continually yearn towards me. Thou art always making providence work for my good. Thou hast set me as a signet upon thine arm; thy love is strong as death, many waters cannot quench it; neither can the floods drown it. Surprising grace! Thou seest me in Christ, and though in myself abhorred, Thou beholdest me as wearing Christ’s garments, and washed in His blood, and thus I stand accepted in Thy presence. I am thus continually in Thy favour–”continually with Thee.” Here is comfort for the tried and afflicted soul; vexed with the tempest within–look at the calm without. “Nevertheless”–O say it in thy heart, and take the peace it gives. “Nevertheless I am continually with Thee.”
Posted on July 28th, 2010 by Pastor Jeff in Stewardship
What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? This is a very challenging question. This means that even if I am wearing Prada shoes, own a Macbook Pro or driving a Gold Jaguar (there’s nothing wrong with all these) but forget about God or to not acknowledge Him at all, these things are of no meaning. Man’s soul is more important.
A good way to start your day is to have a heavy breakfast. Many say that breakfast should be the heaviest meal of the day. Spiritually, it would be a good habit to feed yourself with the word of God early in the morning. You can follow your Bible-reading plan and include it in your morning devotions. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on July 10th, 2010 by Pastor Jeff in Stewardship
Getting health insurance or health plans is one wise investment to make for a young professional. Aside from the required insurance like SSS for private companies and GSIS for the government, it is also good to invest in a private health plan like Blue Cross NC or the like. This can help one maximize his or her income and it is another way of taking care of medical emergencies.
Posted on July 10th, 2010 by Pastor Jeff in Uncategorized
One of the more popular judges of Israel was Samson. He grew up with a vow to not let his hair receive any quicktrim and God gave him supernatural strength to help subdue the Philistines. He had struggles when it came to women and that’s what made him fall.
We must remember that the enemy always targets believers in their weakest points. So the more you become useful for God the more you should be on your guard against areas of weaknesses. Be ridiculously cautious.
The search for the best acne treatments is on the rise that is why many who are involved in online marketing and SEO (search engine optimization) are targeting this niche and the keywords related to it. There are other niches that are in demand, such as money management topics, debt-related articles, travel, weight loss, detoxification and many others that are too many to mention. But whatever the niche is, as long as one targets long-tailed keywords then there is a big possibility of getting some decent amount of traffic in your site.
Posted on July 10th, 2010 by Pastor Jeff in encouragement
“Fellow citizens with the saints.”
Ephesians 2:19
What is meant by our being citizens in heaven? It means that we are under heaven’s government. Christ the king of heaven reigns in our hearts; our daily prayer is, “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” The proclamations issued from the throne of glory are freely received by us: the decrees of the Great King we cheerfully obey. Then as citizens of the New Jerusalem, we share heaven’s honours. The glory which belongs to beatified saints belongs to us, for we are already sons of God, already princes of the blood imperial; already we wear the spotless robe of Jesu’s righteousness; already we have angels for our servitors, saints for our companions, Christ for our Brother, God for our Father, and a crown of immortality for our reward. We share the honours of citizenship, for we have come to the general assembly and Church of the first-born whose names are written in heaven. As citizens, we have common rights to all the property of heaven. Ours are its gates of pearl and walls of chrysolite; ours the azure light of the city that needs no candle nor light of the sun; ours the river of the water of life, and the twelve manner of fruits which grow on the trees planted on the banks thereof; there is nought in heaven that belongeth not to us. “Things present, or things to come,” all are ours. Also as citizens of heaven we enjoy its delights. Do they there rejoice over sinners that repent–prodigals that have returned? So do we. Do they chant the glories of triumphant grace? We do the same. Do they cast their crowns at Jesu’s feet? Such honours as we have we cast there too. Are they charmed with His smile? It is not less sweet to us who dwell below. Do they look forward, waiting for His second advent? We also look and long for His appearing. If, then, we are thus citizens of heaven, let our walk and actions be consistent with our high dignity.
