Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,rightly dividing the word of truth.

 2nd Timothy 2:15 KJV

 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,  for instruction in righteousnes That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. 2nd Timothy 3:16-17

                        John 3:16 tells us;  

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him , should not perish, but have everlasting life.

PSALM 23 

v.1 The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want

v.2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me besides the still waters.

v3 He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name sake.

v4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art

with me.Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

v5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

v6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever

PSALM 34:17-16

v17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

v18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart and saveth such as he of contrite heart.

JOSHUA 1:9

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid,

neither be thou dismayed; for the Lord thy God is with thee withersoever thou goest.

                              All scrpture is fom the KJV

 PRAYER REQUESTS

BE OF GOOD COURAGE, AND HE SHALL STRENGTHEN THINE HEART, WAIT, I SAY, ON THE LORD

PSALM 27:14 KJV

IF YE ABIDE IN ME AND MY WORDS ABIDE IN YOU, YE SHALL ASK WHAT YE WILL, AND IT SHALL BE DONE UNTO YOU.  JOHN 15:7 KJV

Isaiah 40:31; But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint (KJV.)

God has put in His word many promises, promises for you, me and anyone who turns to Him, and believes in him,

 Philippians 4:6-7. v6: Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your

request be made known unto God.

v7: And the peace of God, which passeth all

understanding, shall keep your hearts and

minds through Christ Jesus.

Is there something troubling you?

Are you worried, anxious? Turn to Jesus.

Let me show you how. 1st Peter 5 verse 7

tells us that He cares for you."Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you"

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JESUS 

      SOME CHRISTIANS START THEIR SPIRITUAL WALK OF FAITH ONLY TO FALL SHORT OF THE FINAL DESTINATION.

                                       ARE YOU WILLING TO GO TO THE FAR SIDE BANKS OF JORDAN?

How far are you willing to go with God? Are you willing to go all the way? The first generation of Israelites who left Egypt were unwilling to go all the way with God. They got to the Jordan River, were spooked by the size of their foes, and refused to go further. They wandered in the wilderness until all the adults of that generation had died, with the exception of Moses, Caleb, and Joshua. Now, after 40 years of wandering they once again approach God’s Promised Land and yet again there are those who wish to go no further.

This time the reticence of the tribes of Reuben, Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh to go further, springs from their greed for the land of Gilead. They have large herds of livestock and the land of Gilead is perfect for livestock. Why would they want to go to a land they have never seen when a land they do see looks so perfect for them?

The Promised Land, Canaan, is a metaphor for Heaven. Heaven is eternity in right relationship with God. A vision of the Apostle John gives us a picture of Heaven as having pearly gates and streets of gold (Rev. 21:12). This is a picture of the true treasure God offers us which is not material wealth but indescribable wealth that can only be found in His presence. Think about eternal joy and contentment. Think about a return to the Garden of Eden where we no longer will eat our bread by the sweat of our face (Gen. 3:19). What is that worth to you?

God has given most of us incredible blessings. Some of us pray that God will give us the greatest material blessings this world has to offer. I see this as similar to the request of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh. They looked at where they were and wanted that. They were willing to forgo what God had in store for them in order to gain what their own greedy hearts desired. I must say that there is a passage of Scripture that worries me to no end.

Matthew 7:21-23 ESV
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.'”

How many of my brothers and sisters in Christ have come so far toward where God wants them to be, but have stopped short, having found the blessings of this world enough to satisfy? How many have decided to sit on the far side of the Jordan? How many, when it is too late, will realize their mistake only to hear Jesus say those devastating words “I never knew you”? Brothers, do not become content with this world. Keep your eyes on the prize. Continue to grow in your faith, to head steadily and resolutely toward the Promised Land. What a great and wondrous treasure you shall have on that glorious day!

Vivere Victorem!

Your brother and servant in Christ,
Bill Hood

https://brothersofthebook.com/

THE FAR SIDE BANKS OF JORDAN

BILL HOOD

www.brothersofthebook.com

 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS.

Lamentations 3:22-23

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                      NO ROOM FOR THEM  AT THE INN

Jesus still is in the need of a birthing place; that is, in the hearts of men and women. If you have a sign outside your hearts door that says "OCCUPIED", who or what occupies the affections and focus of your heart?

Let Jesus in and change the sign on the door which once said to Him "DO NOT DISTURB". Let Jesus conquer the inner spaces of mind, heart and soul.

The manger was a place primarily where beasts were fed; not a clean place. You may feel your heart too dirty for Christ to enter, but as long as you have room for Him and invite Him in, 

                                                HE WILL ENTER