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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#And He came and touched the bier and they that bare him stood still. And He said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. Luke 7:14
The Greek word for bier; is Soros; for a funeral receptacle (urn, coffin) And it came to pass the day after, that He went into a city called Nain and many of His disciples went with Him, and much people. Now when He came nigh to the gate of the city, behold there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And after Jesus touched the bier, he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And He delivered him to his mother. And there came fear on all, and they glorified God, saying that a great Prophet had risen among us and that God had visited His people. And this rumor of Him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about. This was the first person Jesus had raised from the dead, and the people marveled that a great Prophet had risen among us. Jesus occupied three offices; Prophet, Priest, and King. Under the power of God Jesus did all things to please the Father and the Holy Spirit. As we approach Holy week let us tell others that Jesus is still healing the sick, and will raise the dead when He comes in the first resurrection. It is time that we set our house in order and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. Put away idols and walk in peace with all men, seeing that Jesus is the Prince of Peace. Make your peace with God, through the blood of the New Covenant. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, so no matter what you have done, cry out to Jesus Lord save me. And He is our Mediator between God and man, for He will save to the uttermost all those who call upon Him. Hebrews 12:25-29 See that ye refuse not Him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused Him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from Him that speaketh from heaven: Whose voice then shook the earth but now He hath promised, saying once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven. And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of the things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. I praise God that we will soon be in His presence and be rejoicing with our loved ones who have gone before us.
#And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord how He had said unto him, Before the cock crows, thou shalt deny me thrice. Luke 22:61 Jesus is looking at Peter
The Greek word for deny is Aparneomai; for to disown. Peter had said in the upper room, though all men shall deny thee, I never shall. Jesus looking at Peter, said that before the cock crows thou shalt deny me thrice. We must have no confidence in the flesh. How could impecunious Peter deny the Lord that saved him from walking on the water, seeing the waves, crying out Lord save me, and Jesus reach into the waters and save him? We do not know what we will do when the chips are down, as Jesus had washed all the disciples' feet, and Jesus said the shepherd shall be smitten, and the sheep shall be scattered. And after a little while another saw him, and said, thou art also of them, And Peter said, Man, I am not. And about the space of one hour after another affirmed confidently saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with Him: for he is a Galilaean. And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he spake, the cock crew. And Peter went out and wept bitterly. What a tragedy to deny the Lord three times, Peter is humbled and cries. I remember when I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my Personal Savior, I said I wanted to be a good Christian. Well, I too failed, for I was tempted, and fell into sin and had to repent, and the Lord forgave me. I can understand how Peter can weep over his sin, for Jesus is looking at Peter, and Peter knows he has failed the Lord. Thank God that He is the God of second chances. Jesus after His resurrection was looking at Peter having breakfast on the beach and Jesus cried out Peter hast thou any meat? Peter answered yes Lord so Jesus had breakfast with Peter. And after eating, Jesus asked Peter, lovest thou Me more than these? Peter answered yes Lord. Then Jesus said feed my lambs. Jesus asked again lovest thou Me? Peter answered yes Lord thou knowest, Jesus said feed my sheep. And Jesus asked a third time Peter lovest thou Me? Peter was angry and said yes Lord. Jesus tells Peter that when he is old, they will take him where he would not want to go. Jesus is telling Peter that he will die for Me. For it is told that Peter was crucified upside down. Thank God He gives us a second chance to do the will of God, for on Pentecost, Peter preached the gospel and over 3000 were saved, Jesus had told Peter on this Rock I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail. Thank God that we will win, and just remember as Jesus is looking at Peter, He is looking at you and me. Let us go forth praising the Lord and doing those things that are pleasing in His sight.
#And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring. Luke 21:25 Jesus warned about climate change before His coming Kingdom
The Greek word for perplexity is Aporia; for a state of confusion; Men hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. God has warned He will shake heaven and earth before Jesus comes to establish His kingdom. Climate change is a reality. Stop listening to the climate deniers, for they are delusional and just want to keep you in the dark about fossil fuels to make a profit. It is because of this that mankind is in this crisis. Meteorologists have been warning of massive flooding tornados, and soon hurricanes. Still, politicians fail to follow their advice. Massive heart attacks are coming and the health care system will not be able to keep up with them. Still, cuts at the NIH are happening at the worst possible times. What will it take for the administration to see the light and restore funding to these government agencies? It is time for ministers to warn the wicked, as God will hold us accountable for not sounding the alarm. I have been using this platform to sound the alarm, and it is up to you to take heed and admonish the officials to take action. How many more people have to die? And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption is nigh. Jesus warned about climate change before His coming Kingdom, and if you miss it, you will have no one to blame but yourselves. I am a messenger as one crying in the wilderness, make straight paths for your feet to walk and do the will of God before it is too late. I would have joined the Air Force in 1979 but scored 70 on the aptitude test, and needed to score an 80, but did not take Algebra 2. Nevertheless, I watch the weather channels and the meteorologists are right on with their warnings and it is time for the politicians to take heed. Do not be dumb dogs who fail to bark when there is danger all around you. We will all stand before the Judgment of God and give an accounting of our actions. Who is going to be able to stand? I pray that you will redeem the time, for the days are evil. Stand the watch and be found faithful when He comes to establish His kingdom
#All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, the princes, the counselors, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of a God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions. Daniel 6:7 Trust God when you are in the lion's den
The Hebrew word for Decree; for Ecar; is an interdict. (Aramaic) corresponding to a legal sense. Daniel was a man of prayer and he prayed to Jehovah God three times a day, so the president and governors, and counselors, and captains wanted to trip Daniel up concerning his God. But they could find none occasion nor fault; for as much as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him. Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing that it will not be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. Therefore King Darius signed the writing and the decree. Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house and the windows opened in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. Trust God when you are in the lion's den. Daniel was thrown into the den because of his prayers now the king spake and said unto Daniel, thy God whom thou serves continually, He will deliver thee. And a stone was brought and laid upon the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel. Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting neither were instruments of music brought before him and his sleep went from him. Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions. And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou serves continually, able to deliver thee from the lions? Then said Daniel unto the king, O king live forever. My God hath sent His angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before Him innocence was found in me, and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt. Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him because he believed in God. And the king commanded, and they brought those men, which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den. What a mighty God we serve, for it is a dangerous thing to fall into the hands of the living God. So Daniel was saved because of his faith in God, and he taught us how to Trust God when you are in the lion's den.
#In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 The beginning without a beginning.
The Greek word for beginning is Arche; for acommencement. The chief magistrate. power, principality, principle, and rule. The Greek word for the Word is Logos; for something said. Jesus is the one who commenced a beginning without a beginning. God spoke the world into existence by the word of His power. He spoke something to nothing, and nothing became something. Jesus the second member of the trinity is the First born of all creation. Hebrews 12:19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the Word should not be spoken to them any more: But ye have come unto Mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels. Jesus spoke the worlds into creation, and He became a man so that He could taste death for every mankind. His voice is as the sound of many waters, and of a trumpet. He took upon Himself the form of a servant, who thought it not robbery to be equal with God. He made Himself of no reputation. Philippians 2:8,11 And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things under the earth; and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. So we have come unto the city of the living God, and we seek a kingdom that cannot be shaken. When we place our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ we are born again not of corruptiable seed, but of the incorruptible living Word of God. Taste and see that the Lord is good and His mercy endures for all generations. We must be transformed by the Word of His power, and let this mind be in us. Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world. So let us come to The beginning without a beginning and let Jesus, transform us from glory unto glory by the power of His holy Spirit.
#And Zacchaeus stood and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. Luke 19:8
The Greek word for fourfold is Tetraploos; for quadruple. And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man has come to seek and save what was lost. Zacchaeus made haste and came down, for today I must abide at thy house. Jesus said. This is a true example of repentance by Zacchaeus, and Jesus looked up and told Zacchaeus to make haste. We must be in a hurry to do the will of God. When we have truly repented of our sins, our former way of life is gone away. Zacchaeus was a tax collector and was hated by everyone, but when he saw Jesus, he was moved to repentance. The Bible tells us that godly sorrow leads to repentance. For he no longer robbed people of their possessions and gave them four times as much as he had stolen from them. The Bible tells us when a thief is converted he must make restitution. That is what Zacchaeus did and he was loved by the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that if any of you out there were a thief, let him steal no more but work with his hand so that he can give to whoever has a need. And all the people murmured, saying that Jesus was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. Jesus indeed ate with tax collectors and prostitutes. We must be careful not to be so pious that we forget that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Jesus came to seek and save the lost, and that means everyone. The sad reality is that not everyone believes that they are lost. Jesus said there will be many who will say Lord Lord, but Jesus will say I never knew you that work iniquity. Turn from your sins now, just like Zacchaeus did and you too can have salvation. There is joy in heaven when one sinner repents. That is why Jesus told Zacchaeus to make haste to come down from that tree to eat dinner with Him. We too must make haste to repent, and eat dinner with Jesus. Stop being hypocritical of others, and say as the hymn goes: it is not my brother, nor my sister but it is me Oh Lord needing prayer. Jesus is at the right hand of the Father in heaven praying for us to repent of our sins, and turn to Him for salvation. Jesus told a parable of a woman who washed His feet with her tears, and a Pharisee saw it and said if He knew what kind of woman this was He would not have allowed it. Jesus said whosoever is forgiven of much sin loves much. This woman was a prostitute and she had been forgiven of much so she loved much, and that is why Jesus allowed her to wash His feet with her tears. We need to weep over our sins being forgiven as this woman was too.
#And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may show the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet. 2 Samuel 9:3 Take care of the disabled.
The Hebrew word for lame is Nakeh; for contrite, i.e. maimed, or dejected. King David loved Jonathan and was happy to know that he had a son, and even though he was lame, King David still loved him. This is one of David's most kind acts, for when a ruler dies, the King kills everyone in his line, who would be a potential heir to the throne. Yet King David was kind to the heirs of Saul and showed the Hebrew word for kindness and Checed for pity. And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lodebar. Then King David sent and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar. Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face and did reverence. And David said Mephibosheth, And he answered, Behold thy servant! God wants us to take care of the disabled. These lame people need all the help they can get, and King David treated Mephibosheth, like a son. They would talk together about Jonathan, his father, whom David loved. We have a heavenly Father who sent His only begotten Son, Jesus to die on the cross for our sins, to heal us of our lame feet, and we should talk about Jesus and how much He loves us. Thank God that He keeps our lame feet from falling into sin, we have to give glory to God for healing us of our deceases. Isaiah 66:2 For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD; but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word. Oh let us bless the Lord at all times and let His praises be forever upon our lips. God heard the cries of Mephibosheth and sent King David to show Checed, or kindness unto him all the days of his life. I pray that the Government will continue to take care of the disabled with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Thank God for former President George H.W. Bush for signing this act into law, and people like me who are disabled can get the reasonable accommodations needed to work a job and apply for Social Security Disabilities Income. May what King David did for Mephibosheth be spoken of at all times, as well as the love that King David had for Jonathan. God loves us with everlasting love, and we love Him because He first loved us.
#Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27 Make peace with God.
The Greek word for peace; Eirene; for prosperity, and rest. He that loves Me not keeps not my sayings, and the word which ye hear is not mine but the Father's which sent Me. Make peace with God, and you will find rest and prosperity for your soul. Jesus came into this world to make peace for us, by shedding His blood on Mount Calvary, and now we are accepted in the Beloved when we place our faith in Him. These things have I spoken unto you, being present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. What does it mean to have peace with God? Wherefore shall a young man cleanse his way? Thy Word have I hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against God. Jesus sent us the comforter, the Paraclete who will be with you, and in you. The Holy Spirit comes aside from us when we place our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and makes peace with us. We are being changed from glory to glory. We are no longer at enmity with God for He no longer sees our sins, for they are cast as far as the east from the west. He sets us free from the power of sin, by placing us in heavenly places with Jesus who is seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven interceding for us. Now we are no longer troubled, for the old things are passed away, and all things have become new. Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing shall offend them. Jesus said in my Father's house are many mansions, and if it were not so, I would have told you, for I go to prepare a place for you that where I am, there ye shall be also. True prosperity, and no longer any fear of death, for the prince of this world has been judged. The accuser of the brethren has been cast down, and we are at peace with God, just as when Adam walked in the Garden of Eden with God. What a glorious time it is to have fellowship with the Father, and to walk in the light as He is in the light while the blood if Jesus cleanses us of all sin. I pray that you will accept Jesus today as your Lord and Savior and Make peace with God.
#But if she departs, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled with her husband, and let the husband not put away his wife. 1 Corinthians 7:11 Husbands put not away your wives.
The Greek word for unmarried is Agamos; for not wedded. From Gamos for marriage, and nuptials, as in Greek writings from Homer. Paul is speaking by the power of the Holy Spirit that if the wife departs, she is to remain agamos, or single, or be reconciled to her husband. and husbands put not away your wives. God created marriage and told man it is not good for him to be alone, but to have a help-meet. But to the rest speak I, not the Lord, if any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she is pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. This is not Paul's opinion, but he is speaking by the power of the Holy Spirit. The marriage blesses the children and the wife. One of the reasons why we have so many dysfunctional homes is because husbands are putting away their wives when they should remain together. Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled, but fornicators and adulterers will be judged. When the husband puts away his wife, he causes her to commit adultery. The family is destroyed and society suffers from not having a strong family unit. It is my prayer that if you are having a hard time in your marriage you seek out counseling. and by doing you can save your marriage. It is not easy being separated, as I can speak from experience, it is far better when a man is united with his wife and enjoying conjugal duties. And the woman which hath a husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. As Christians, we must take the high road and do the right thing, so that the gospel is not blasphemed. Therefore when the Lord doth appear He will reward you, for in heaven they are neither married nor given in marriage. So enjoy it down here and rejoice with the wife of thy youth, and let her breast satisfy thee always.
#For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 2 Corinthians 5:2 Groan for Jesus
The Greek word for groan is Stenazo; to make in distress ( in a tight spot) to sigh and pray inaudible with grief. Paul is telling the story about this earthly tent in which we live. We sigh and pray inaudibly with grief, desiring to be clothed with our heavenly bodies. For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. Now He that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given us the earnest of the Spirit. Therefore, Groan for Jesus, so that He can appear and we shall be like Him. There are three things in this passage; We want to be like Jesus, and We want to be with Jesus, and finally, We want to live forever. God is molding us daily into the image of His Son through trials and tribulations. We are the clay and He is the potter, and God is chipping away, at everything in our lives that does not look like Jesus. And secondly, Jesus prayed for us to behold His glory as the only begotten of the Father. One day we will transition from our earthly tabernacle to our heavenly one that has been prepared for us. Jesus said let not your hearts be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in Me, for in my Father's house there are many mansions, and if it were not so, I would have told you. For I go to prepare a place for you that where I am, there ye shall be also. Finally, Jesus said I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish. God has placed eternity in our hearts, and He makes all things beautiful in His time. One day we will breathe our last breath in these bodies, and we will be absent from the body and present with the Lord. Paul had an out-of-body experience where he was caught up in the third heaven. He heard and saw things too beautiful for him to speak about. Eye has not seen, nor ear heard the wonderful things that God has in store for all those who love Him. My prayers are with my cousin Donna as her mother has transitioned to heaven. She is now in the presence of Jesus being comforted. May the Lord comfort us in her passing and allow us to Groan for Jesus. Oh to be like Him, Oh, to be with Him, and Oh to be living forever in heaven. This is our prayer and one day Jesus will answer it and usher us into His presence. May the Lord prepare our hearts to receive this blessed hope,