Is it time to have a bonfire? [ Hebrews 12 v1-12 ]

In Ulster where I was born ,every year on the 11th July bonfires would be lit, in rememberance of 1690, when Catholic forces were defeated by king Williams protestant forces. Bonfires are good for a number of things, it is in the book of Acts we read of a bonfire at a place called Ephesus,many people had become Christians, this is what we read. Many who became believers confessed their sinful practices. A number of them who had been practicing sorcery brought their incantation books and burned them at a public bonfire. The value of the books was several million dollars. [Acts 19 v18-19]. My study Bible says, / You cannot be a believer and hold on to the occult, black magic, or sorcery/ [C P. Deuteronomy 18v9-13 ] [ Dear God help us to get rid of all those things that are contrary to Your word and will , regardless of the cost in Jesus name Amen ]

Showers of blessing. [ Ezekiel 34 v26 ]

We are just experiencing a bit of rain, it has been very dry, the grass is yellow not green, in some parts of our country, there is a hose pipe ban, so we are grateful for the rain, for without it things die, or dry up.In Ezekiel 34 v26, we have God promising, showers of blessing, as I look at our land, I see a land that is spiritually dry and dead. I see a land where the people are dying for lack of the truth of the gospel, and from the depths of my heart I cry out, Lord send the showers of blessing, for only that can meet the deepest need of the human heart.From the showers of blessing, spiritual life will spring up,hearts will refreshed,mulitudes will be saved.[ Oh merciful God you see the condition of our land, you see the deadness and the dryness, oh Lord send the showers of blessing in Jesus name Amen ]

One day at a time. [ Matthew 6 v 25-34 ]

I noticed that this my thousandth post, how on earth did I do that many? its a good question,well the answer is simple one at a time. How have I come this far in my Christian life? one day at a time, I cannot live tomorrow, it has not arrived yet, I cannot live yesterday ,it is gone, but I can live today. One day at a time, that is all God asks of us , thats a big enough burden for any of us to carry, according to our Saviour.[Matthew 6 v34 ] Gods grace is for today, not for tomorrow,when tomorrow comes you will receive the neccessary grace you need, so today dont think about old age,or the burdensome future, trust the Lord for today.[Father the burdens of tomorrow often overwhelm me,help me to simply live one day at a time, in Jesus name Amen ]

Strange choice. [ Matthew 27 v15-26 ]

While travelling recently on holiday ,I saw a sign for Robin Hood airport, Robin was a robber, yet He is honoured by having an airport named after him. It is strange how the baddies are honoured, Jessie James, Billy the kid, Ned Kelly, they have become folk heroes. One of the saddest aspect of our Lords sham trial was , the choice the people made,Pilate who wanted to free Jesus gave them a choice. There was a custom that a prisoner could be set free at that time,so he put it to them Barabbas who was a murderer or Jesus, and amazingly they choose Barabbas. Because of sin our judgement can becomes so destorted that we make the most bizarre , and strangest of choices,especially when it comes to Jesus, we will choose, drink,money, and a multitude of things, rather than choose Him. The result of these wrong choices ,mulitudes are condemned to a lost eternity, such a poor choice. [ Dear God help people to make the right choice when it comes to Jesus, Amen ]

You must . [ John 10 ]

I left one line out of that chorus yesterday, it reads, /you must come in at the door/, very important , for it reminds us of a number of things.[1] Many are trying to get to heaven apart from Christ who is the only door into heaven. [2] Many are seeking to come to God each day apart from Christ, many even hate Christ,Jesus said ,/I am the Way ,the Truth, and the Life , no man cometh unto the Father but by Me. [3] There is only one way to God , and to heaven, this is what the word of God teaches, clearly and distinctly.[4] You may not like this but its makes no matter,you must come in at the Door.[Jesus /John 10 v9 ]. [ Dear God help me to see the truth that Jesus is the only way I can come to You,help me to accept Him as my Saviour Amen ]

Jesus love.[ Isaiah 53 ]

Jesus love is very wonderful. Jesus love is very wonderful , Jesus love is very wonderful .Oh wonderful love. So high you cant get over it , So low you cant get under it. So wide you cant get round it. Oh wonderful love. So goes the little chorus, and it is very , very true, for those who know that love,it is mindblowing, transforming,and empowering. It is John who writes, /Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us [1 John 3 v1 ]/ It is a love thats indescribable, I read these words in the message,/ Have you ever come on anything like this[Romans 11v33]/, and the answer is no, the love of Jesus is unique and unequaled, how do I know this ?. Well I will let the hymn writer Isaac Watts answer this question. When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died. My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride...... Love so amazing so divine, Demands my soul, my life , my all.[ Dear God we thank You for the Love of Jesus Your Son, when we stop and think about it , it staggers us ,in its beauty, power, and grace,a love that saves and changes us, again we we say thank You Amen ]

Remembering. [Proverbs 18 v22 nlt]

Remembering, this is the anniversary of my first marriage to Eileen,I remember it with great joy, she was a lovely, beautiful woman of God.She was not one for fashion, but she had an inner grace which shone out,our life verse was Romans 8 v28, that day in which we got married was the beginning of an unknown journey. We had no savings, but we did have a faith in our God to provide all our needs, which He did, we were not the perfect couple,but we had a God who would perfect that which concerneth us. On our journey we would make friends, and loose friends, but we never stopped being friends, and we were both conscious of the one who was our dearest friend, even Jesus. I look back on our wedding day with thankfulness and joy, I praise God for it, the memory of it will never fade.[ Dear God we thank You for those dear people who have made a difference to our lives, in Jesus name Amen ]