A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold is as pictures of silver.(Prov.25:11) It is so important to speak the right words to people at the right time to produce the right results. When you think of apples of gold in pictures of silver, then you are thinking of wealth and excellence. When we speak wisdom into the lives of others we are making them wealthy. Therefore we must seek God for He is the source of all wisdom and He will give us just the right words needed at the right time.
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#Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down. Saith the LORD. Obadiah 1:4 God will bring man down when they set their nest in the stars.
The vision of Obadiah, thus saith the LORD God concerning Edom. We have heard a rumor from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen, arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle. Behold, I have made thee small among the heathen thou art greatly despised. The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rocks, whose habitation is high, that sayeth in his heart, who shall bring me down to the ground? If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night (how art thou cut off) would they not have stolen until they had enough? If the grape gatherers came to thee, would they not leave some grapes? How are the things of Esau searched out? How are his hidden things searched up? All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border. The men who were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee, there is none understanding in him. The Hebrew word for stars is Kowkob, meaning a star or galaxy
God will bring man down when they set their nest in the stars. We thank God that the astronauts made it back safely from exploring the moon. We have learned many things from their exploration of the moon, and humans are planning to build a space station there. Is this prophecy coming true? God dwells in the heavens and laughs. We have been gifted this earth, and we had better take good care of it. The enemies of Esau have deceived thee, and prevailed against thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee. The United States is number one in Space Exploration, and many of the products we enjoy today are the result of knowledge gained in space. Yet Earth is our home, and we had better protect the Earth and stop all the warfare. We pray that the war with Iran will come to an end, and that man can learn to love thy neighbor as thyself, as the scriptures command. May the Lord bless the United States of America and pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for they shall prosper who do so.
#Then Jesus said unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered Him no? John 21:5 Jesus feeds the disciples after he had risen
There were together Simon Peter and Thomas, called Didymus and Nathanael of Cana of Galilee, and the sons of Zebadee and two other disciples of His. Simon Peter said unto them I go a fishing they say unto him, " We also go with thee. They went forth and entered a ship, and that night they caught nothing. But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. And He said unto them cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast, therefore, and they were not able to draw in the net for the multitude of the fishes. Therefore, that disciple whom Jesus loved said unto Peter, it is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him (for he was naked) and did cast himself into the sea. And the other disciples came in a little ship ( for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits), dragging the net with the fishes. The Greek word for meat is Prosphagion, meaning something eaten in addition to bread, i.e., a relish
Jesus tells His disciples where to catch the fish. Wow, I wish I had been there, and what a blessing to know where all the fish are to cast the net. What a catch, and the disciples were so surprised. One of the reasons we will enjoy our glorified bodies so much after the resurrection is that we will be able to eat fish. Doubting Thomas is with them, and Jesus will be able to show him the wounds on His glorified body, and Thomas will say, " My Lord and my God, and Jesus said to Thomas, " You have believed because you have seen, but blessed are those who believe and have not seen, which is us today. I hope you are enjoying the resurrection of the Lord Jesus and that you will tell everybody that He is risen just as He has said, and repentance for the remission of sins must be preached in His name.
#And that He was seen of Cephas and then of the twelve. 1 Corinthians 15:5 Jesus was seen by Peter and the twelve disciples
By which also you are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless you have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures. And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures. After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some have fallen asleep. After that He was seen by James, one of the apostles. And last of all, He was seen by me also as one born out of due time. The Greek word for Cephas is Klephas, meaning the rock.
Jesus was seen by Peter, who was called Cephas, for the rock, upon which I will build my church. There are many infallible proofs of the resurrection, and Paul said as one born out of due time, because he saw Jesus on the Damascus road when he was blinded by the light for three days. I pray that you are believing all these testimonies of Jesus being risen again, by which also you are saved if you keep in memory what I have preached unto you. Jesus was on the earth for forty days after He was raised from the grave. What a blessed hope we have that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures and was buried, and that He was raised the third day according to the scriptures. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. Join the church and be baptised by immersion in the water for your identification with Jesus as your Lord and Savior. We will be witnesses of all these things, and blessed are those who believe and have not seen.
#But Jesus, turning unto them, said Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for Me, but weep for yourselves and your children. Luke 23:28
And he released unto them him that, for sedition and murder, was cast into prison whom they desired, but he delivered Jesus to their will. And as they led Him away, they laid hold of one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross that he might bear it after Jesus. And there followed him a great company of people and of women, who also bewailed and lamented him. For behold, the days are coming in which they shall say blessed are the barren and the wombs that never bare, and the paps that never gave suck. Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, fall on us, and to the hills, cover us, for if they do these things to a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? The Greek word for weep is Klaio, meaning to sop.
Jesus warned the women in His crucifixion that if they do these things to a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? This was the foreshadowing of the Holocaust. We are thankful for the ceasefire between Iran and the United States for two weeks. We pray that a just resolution can come to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to hostilities. For we are living in the days just before the coming of the Lord of Jacob's troubles. We must pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for they shall prosper who do so. for it will be better for women who are barren, and whose breasts do not give suck, than for those who are pregnant in the winter. These are the days of sorrow, and Jesus said if those days were not shortened, no flesh would be saved, but for the elect's sake, God will shorten the days. It is time that we occupy until Jesus returns, for perilous times are here. Jesus said that before He comes, it would be as it was in the days of Noah, when violence filled the earth. They will have to run to the mountains of Petra to escape the sword and suffering. For there shall be great tribulation, not ever seen since the world began or shall ever be. Even so, come Lord Jesus and take us away
#And behold, I send the promise of My Father upon you; but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. Luke 24:49 Jesus tells the disciples to tarry in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit endues them with power.
And said unto them, thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day. And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name, among all nations beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And He led them out as far as to Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. And it came to pass that while He blessed them, He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. And they worshipped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. The Greek word for power is dunamis, meaning force, or miraculous power.
Jesus tells the disciples to tarry in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit endues them with power on high. What a joy the disciples had in fellowship with Jesus after He had risen from the dead. Jesus had said unto them that thus it was written and thus it behooved Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day. Now repentance and remission of sins should be preached in Jesus name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Now you are witnesses of these things. How I wish I could have been there, but thank God for the promise of the Holy Spirit has come, and we too have miraculous power to share this gospel in all the world. It is my prayer that you will seek Jesus as your Personal Lord and Savior and worship Him with great joy. Many witnesses saw Jesus and many infallible proofs, then He led them to Bethany, where He ascended into heaven. May the Lord bless you to wait for Him, for He promised that I go to prepare a place for you, that where I am ye shall be there also. We know all these things are true, and we must tell everyone to tarry until He comes again to take us home in the great meeting in the air.
#So when they had dined, Jesus said unto Simon Peter, Simon, Son of Jonas, lovest thou Me more than these? He said unto Him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He said unto him, Feed My Lambs. John 21:15 Jesus restores Peter
Jesus said unto them come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask Him, who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. Jesus then cometh and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. This is now the third time that Jesus showed Himself to the disciples. After that, He was raised from the dead. He saith unto him the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me? He said unto Him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said unto him, Feed my sheep. He said unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, Lovest thou Me? Peter was grieved because He said unto him the third time Lovest thou Me? And he said unto Him, Lord thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed My sheep. Verily, verily, I say unto thee when thou wast young thou girdest thyself, and walkest whether thou wouldest, but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. The Greek word for lovest is Agapao, meaning unconditional love. Peter answered with Phileo for friendship love.
Jesus restores Peter by asking him three times do you love Me, because Peter had denied the Lord three times. Jesus wanted Peter to respond with Agapao love, but instead Peter responded with Phileo love. So Jesus tells Peter the story of his life that when he was young, he walked where he would, but when he was old, another would take him and gird him where he would not, signifying the death that Peter would die to demonstrate his Agapao love for the Lord. What a lesson this is for us to observe and learn from that we must love Jesus with Agapao love and not Phileo love. May the Lord sink this lesson into our hearts and minds that we will never forget how much Jesus loves us, and we must feed His children and the adults the word of God.
#He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6 He is risen!!!
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment as white as snow, and for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye, for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead. And behold, for He goeth before you into Galilee, there shall ye see Him. Lo, I have told you. And they departed quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy, and did run to bring His disciples word. And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, " All hail."And they came and held Him by the feet. and worshipped Him. The Greek word for risen is Egeiro, meaning to awaken
He is risen!!! just as He said, and the women were the first to greet the risen Savior. All Hail King Jesus, for He is Lord of all and all power is in His hands. Thank God the grave could not hold Him, and the stone was rolled away by the angel to let us in. Thank God He is risen, and let us tell His disciples. Why were not the men the first to see our Lord risen from the grave? It appears the women have more faith than the men. Nevertheless, the women ran to tell the disciples the word. I pray that if you are doubting, you will go to the Garden tomb and behold the place where His grave clothes were neatly folded, and the napkin around His head in a separate place. This resurrection Sunday, worship the Lord for He is risen just as He has said. If you have not repented of your sins, I pray you will, for Jesus is the one Mediator between God and man. The Lamb has become the Lion of the tribe of Judah, and He is coming back to take us to heaven in the place that He is preparing for us. Wash your hearts, ye double-minded, and turn to Jesus right now.
#Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive, thou hast received gifts for men, yea for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. Psalms 68:18 Jesus took Abraham's bosom and transferred it to Paradise.
The hill of God is as the is as the hill of Bashan; and a high hill as the hill of Bashan. Why leap ye, ye high hills? This is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the LORD will dwell in it forever. The chariots of God are twenty thousand; even thousands of angels, the Lord is among them, as in Sinai the holy place. Blessed be the Lord who daily loads us with benefits. Even the God of our salvation. Selah. He that is our God is the God of our salvation. And unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death. But God shall wound the head of His enemies, and the hairy scalp of such an one as goeth on still in his transgressions.
The Hebrew word for captive is Shabah, meaning to transfer from captivity. Jesus took Abraham's bosom and transferred it to Paradise and gave gifts unto men while He was in the grave. Now all those who were in Sheol are in Paradise with the Lord. What a beautiful thing this is. When the thief on the cross said remember me when you come into your kingdom, Jesus said today thou shalt be with me in Paradise. Let us rejoice in the Lord always, and give Him the glory who daily loads us with benefits. He is the God of our salvation. The GOD of our salvation gives us escape from the issues of death. But God shall wound the head of His enemies. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, for he shall take the hairy scalp of such an one as goeth on still in his transgressions. So repent of your sins and turn to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ while there is time. Whom the Son sets free is free indeed.
#(To the chief musician, upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David) My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken Me? Why art thou so far from helping Me and for the words of my roaring? Psalm 22:1 Happy Good Friday
O, my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not, and in the night season, and am not silent. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel, our fathers trusted in thee. They trusted, and thou didst deliver them. The Hebrew word for "forsaken" is Azab, meaning "to loosen" and "to relinquish". King David prayed this prayer as it is the cry of the Lord Jesus Christ upon the cross, when the heavenly Father turned His back on the Son, because His eyes are too pure to look upon sin. As Jesus took all our sins and nailed them to the tree. This is why it is called Good Friday, because Jesus hung upon that cross from the third hour until the ninth hour. We praise the Lord for being the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. It is my prayer that you will share this gospel, and it is the truth that will set you free from all your sins. Jesus will be taken down from the cross by Joseph of Aramathia and Nicodemos, then they will embalm and placed it in the garden tomb. Jesus cried out it is finished and gave up the ghost. Jesus said Father, into thy hands I commit my Spirit. We praise God and look forward to resurrection Sunday when He will arise from the grave with all power in His hands.
#Peter said unto Him, thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, if I wash thee not, you have no part of Me. John 13:8
After that, He poureth water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel, wherewith He was girded. Then cometh He to Simon Peter, and Peter said unto Him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Jesus answered and said unto him, what I do thou knowest not now. But thou shalt know hereafter. Simon Peter said unto Him, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. Jesus said unto him, he that is washed needed to yet to save his feet, but is clean ever whit, and ye are clean, but not everyone. For He knew who should betray Him, therefore He said ye are not all clean. The Greek word for wash is Nipto, meaning to cleanse
Jesus has just demonstrated a service of humility, and is teaching the disciples that you must deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me, I being your Master, then you must do likewise as I have done. Jesus said you are not all clean, speaking of Judas Iscariot, who would betray Him for thirty pieces of silver, which was the price of a slave. Let us wash one another's feet this Maunday Thursday, and imitate what Jesus did for the disciples. We are all the bond servants of the Lord Jesus Christ, and we too must set aside our pride and humble ourselves to serve one another for the glory of God. Peter was the one who would deny the Lord, even though he said he would not, so let us be careful not to deny Jesus the Lordship of our lives. Jesus is demonstrating His love for the disciples, even for the one who would betray Him. It is my prayer that we will love our enemies and pray for those who spitefully use us, teaching us how to be servants of God. So let Jesus wash your feet and prepare you for service in His vineyard.
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