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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#For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. John 4:18 Where is your husband?
The Greek word for husband is Aner; for a man, an individual male. Jesus has confronted the woman at the well by asking Where is your husband. The woman saith unto Him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. Jesus said unto her, Go call thy husband, and come hither. The woman saith unto Him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
Jesus asked the woman at the well Where is your husband? He wanted to know if she would tell the truth, for those who worship the Father in heaven must worship him in spirit and truth. The woman told the truth, she has no husband because she had five husbands, and the man she was living with was not her husband. This woman was drinking from the well of temptation and had her husbands one after the other. Jesus said a woman is bound unto her husband as long as he lives. She did not wait for them to die; she put them away, one after the other. Where is your husband? Is the question for many wives today, who do not want to be bound by one husband. Jesus wanted this woman to know that as long as she drinks from the water of this well, she will not be satisfied with her husband. Jesus wants her to drink the living water that comes when you place your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Older women have to teach the younger women how to love their husbands. Jesus has taught this Samaritan woman that the only way she can be happy and content with her husband is to worship the Lord in spirit and truth. She has to put away her adulteries from between her breasts and be a faithful and loving wife to one husband at a time. This is why older women have to teach younger women how to love their husbands and stop putting them aside. This woman at the well received the living water that Jesus Christ had to give her, and repented of all her sins, and told all her neighbors what great thing the Lord Jesus had done for her. My prayer is that more women will come to Jesus and drink of this living water so that they can be loving wives to one husband at a time.
#And certain women, who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities. Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, Luke 8:2
The Greek word for infirmities is Astheneia, meaning feebleness of mind or body. Mental illness is a feebleness of the mind. And it came to pass afterward, that He went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God, and the twelve were with Him, and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto Him of their substance. And many people were gathered together, and had come to him out of every city. He spake by a parable. A sower went out to sow his seed, and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. Jesus healed many of evil spirits and infirmities. Mental illness was there, and Jesus can still heal people of these dreaded diseases. Just have to convince people that they need to seek out help from mental professionals, doctors, to diagnose them. Mary Magdalene had seven devils that Jesus cast out of her, and He is the only physician who never lost a case. I am not saying that mentally ill people should not go to the doctors, but we should seek spiritual and physical healing as well. We must have faith in God, and know that God uses doctors to effect healing. Paranoia is one of the signs of mental illness, and if you are hearing voices in your head, you should seek out psychiatric counseling. Just as the body gets sick, so does the mind. It is time to get past the stigma of mental illness and not be ashamed that you have it. Does it mean you are possessed by a devil, or are mentally ill? Christians cannot be possessed by the devil, for greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. So seek out Christian doctors who have an understanding of the bible, and will not judge you for trusting in God for your healing. There are imbalances in the brain that medication can address to help with the voices. So it is very important to continue to take your medication, even when you are feeling better, so that you will not relapse. Too many of us do not get enough sleep, and this is a major cause of anxiety, so follow the doctor's orders. And it is important to get seven hours of sleep every day to allow the brain to recover from stress. Meditation on the word of God is very important for the soul. Treating this illness spiritually and physically is important, so walking is also very helpful.
#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 is coming soon, lift up your heads
The Greek word for signs is Semeion, meaning an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally by miracle or token. For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! For there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon these people. And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations; and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. Jesus is coming soon; lift up your heads. Men's 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. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. We are living in the last days, and there are supernatural signs in the sun, moon, and stars. Politicians are in distress, perplexed, as are the meteorologists, who are predicting the weather patterns. The sea and waves are roaring. The Texas Hill Country Floods could not have been expected to be so bad, yet climate change is causing all these patterns. Jesus is coming soon, lift up your heads, for your redemption draweth nigh. Men's hearts are failing them for fear. God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. We need to keep our minds on Jesus, for He told us all these things, so that when they would happen, we would not have to fear. God is in control, and we must pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for they shall prosper who do so. Jesus said When all these things begin to happen to lift up your heads. We Christians have been forewarned of these events happening, so we should look up in the clouds, for Jesus is coming soon, lift up your heads.
#And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east, and His voice was like a noise of many waters; and the earth shone with His glory. Ezekiel 43:2 Give all the glory to the Lord
The Hebrew word for glory is Kabowd, for weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness. Give all the glory to the Lord. Afterward, he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east. And it was according to the appearance of the vision that I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city; and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face. Give all the glory to the Lord, and magnify His name for He is holy and worthy of all our praises. And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east. So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court, and behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house. Give all the glory to the Lord, and let the glory of Jehovah God fill the house. Genesis 49:6 O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honor be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall. Give all the glory to the Lord, for all the splendor belongs to him. We thank God for the rain and the sun, for he causes his rain to fall on the just and the unjust, and His sun to shine on the just and the unjust. Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel. Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee. Judah is a lion's whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion, who shall rouse him up? Give all the glory to the Lord, for He shall rule and take back the title deed from Satan, that Adam gave to him in the Garden of Gethsemane. May the Lord be magnified in the earth, and kiss the Son, lest He be angry.
#And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Study to be quiet, do your own business, and work
The Greek word for quiet is Hesuchazo, meaning to keep still, i.e., refrain from labor, melddlesomeness or speech, cease and hold peace. Paul is seeking to calm the Thessolonians about the coming of the Lord. A Pastor tells the story of a man who had a foolish son, so he told the boy I am going away, and guess who's coming, So keep quiet so they will not find out you are foolish. So the boy did that, and when the guest came, they asked the boy What is your name? He said nothing; then they asked him Where is your father? He said nothing. So the guest said, 'Are you a fool?' and left. Then the boy's father returned, and the boy said Dad, they found out anyway. Being quiet will usually save you, but not in this case. He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath given unto us His Holy Spirit. But touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia; but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more. That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also who sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. Study to be quiet, do your own business, and work with your hands. This is what Paul wants the believers to do while they await the coming of the Lord. Death to the Christian is as sleep, and Paul wanted the Thessalonians to know this so they would not sorrow as those who have no hope. So study to be quiet, by tending to your affairs and not gossiping about others, and do your own business, and not meddle in other people's business, and work with your hands as you await the coming of the Lord. This verse should be a memory verse for everybody, to keep us at peace with all men. Jesus told us to occupy until He comes, so waiting for the Lord to return means we stay busy, and not be busybodies in other people's business. I pray the Lord will take this message and drill it in our hearts and minds, for the scripture said in the last days, multitudes will be in the valley of decision. This scripture will help us to make the right decisions in our Christian lives as we await the Lord's coming again.
Our prayers go out to all the families that lost loved ones in the Texas Hill county flood. May the God of all comfort strengthen you and know the children are in the arms of. Jesus.
#Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at His word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified; but He shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed. Isaiah 66:5 Fear Jehovah God
The Hebrew word for LORD is Yhovah, for the self-Existent or eternal. Fear Jehovah God. 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. Fear Jehovah God, for that is the beginning of wisdom. He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them, because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear; but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not. Fear Jehovah God and depart from evil. A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of the LORD that rendereth recompense to His enemies.
Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. Who hath heard such a thing? Who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? Or shall a nation be born at once? For as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children. Fear Jehovah God, for He is coming with great wrath upon His enemies. Call ye upon the Lord while He may be found. We are living in the days of apostasy, just before the coming of the Lord. For all those who fail to fear Jehovah God and believe His word, there will be given strong delusions, that they should believe the lies of the Antichrist. Believe the word of the Lord and return to Him while there is time. For many will be the afflictions of the righteous, but out of them all the Lord shall deliver them. I will call upon the Lord in the day of trouble, and He shall save me. May the Lord be magnified today, and let us rejoice in the fear of Jehovah God.
#For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:16 Preach the gospel
The Greek word for woe is Ouai; for Alas, a primary exclamation of grief. Paul is using his gift to preach the gospel and know woe, or alas, if he preaches not the gospel. Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? And those who wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. Preach the gospel. But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward; but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. What is my reward? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
#Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He hath chosen for His inheritance. Psalms 33:12 Happy July 4th
The Hebrew word for Blessed is Esher, meaning happiness. For He spake and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: He maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the LORD standeth forever, the thoughts of His heart to all generations. The LORD looketh from heaven; He beholdeth the sons of men. From the place of his habitation, He looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. He fashioneth their hearts alike; He considereth all their works. Let us give thanks to Jehovah God for allowing the United States of America to celebrate its 249th Birthday. We thank God that the founders of this great Nation had a motto, " One Nation under God, with liberty, and Justice for all," and these words are blessing us. Let us live out the Constitution and celebrate our Democracy. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Thus, the reason for our Nation being blessed. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to all people. Let us pray for this great country to live out these truths, as a nation of immigrants. I pray that families can have a good time celebrating the 4th of July, with fireworks and plenty of food. Let us remember all our veterans who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Greater love hath no man than this, than to lay down his life for a friend. I thank God for being faithful to His word. As I write, I am alone, but Jesus has promised never to leave us, or to forsake us, and to be with us until the end of the age. If it had not been for the LORD, my enemies would have destroyed me, but thanks to the faithfulness of the Lord, I pray for my enemies. Jesus told us to love our enemies and pray for those who despitefullly use us. Now let us give thanks to God for all of His goodness and mercy to us.
#And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to Me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst. John 6:35 Jesus is the bread of life.
The Greek word for bread is Artos. meaning a loaf. Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is He which cometh down from heaven and giveth life unto the world. Then said they unto Him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. But I said unto you, That ye also have seen Me, and believe not. All that the Father giveth Me shall come to Me; and him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out. Jesus is the bread of life. For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but of Him that sent Me. Faith is our victory over this world, and we must have faith in Jesus Christ as the bread of life, who will in no wise cast out, once you receive Him as your Lord and Savior. Why do you continue to spend money on that which is not bread? Money will not satisfy your eternal need, which is only fulfilled when you place all of your faith in Jesus Christ. Moses gave you bread to eat, but Jehovah God gives manna from heaven, in His only begotten Son Jesus Christ, who came down to die on the cross for our sins to pay for our debts that we could not pay. Jesus is the bread of life, so eat of Him and your soul will be satisfied forever in heaven. May the Lord give you comfort in these last days, for perilous times are here. Only Faith in Jesus, the bread of life, will save you, so it is my prayer that you will accept Him today as your Lord and Savior. Say, come into my heart, Lord Jesus, today, and forgive me of all my sins, and give me eternal life in your shed blood on Calvary. I believe in my heart that God raised you from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that you are Lord. If you have done that, then you have received Jesus as the bread of life today.