"Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine."— John 21:12
In these words the believer is invited to a holy nearness to Jesus. "Come and dine," implies the same table, the same meat; aye, and sometimes it means to sit side by side, and lean our head upon the Saviour's bosom. It is being brought into the banqueting-house, where waves the banner of redeeming love. "Come and dine," gives us a vision of union with Jesus, because the only food that we can feast upon when we dine with Jesus is himself. Oh, what union is this! It is a depth which reason cannot fathom, that we thus feed upon Jesus. "He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him." It is also an invitation to enjoy fellowship with the saints. Christians may differ on a variety of points, but they have all one spiritual appetite; and if we cannot all feel alike, we can all feed alike on the bread of life sent down from heaven. At the table of fellowship with Jesus we are one bread and one cup. As the loving cup goes round we pledge one another heartily therein. Get nearer to Jesus, and you will find yourself linked more and more in spirit to all who are like yourself, supported by the same heavenly manna. If we were more near to Jesus we should be more near to one another. We likewise see in these words the source of strength for every Christian. To look at Christ is to live, but for strength to serve him you must "come and dine." We labour under much unnecessary weakness on account of neglecting this percept of the Master. We none of us need to put ourselves on low diet; on the contrary, we should fatten on the marrow and fatness of the gospel that we may accumulate strength therein, and urge every power to its full tension in the Master's service. Thus, then, if you would realize nearness to Jesus, union with Jesus, love to his people and strength from Jesus, "come and dine" with him by faith.
In these words the believer is invited to a holy nearness to Jesus. "Come and dine," implies the same table, the same meat; aye, and sometimes it means to sit side by side, and lean our head upon the Saviour's bosom. It is being brought into the banqueting-house, where waves the banner of redeeming love. "Come and dine," gives us a vision of union with Jesus, because the only food that we can feast upon when we dine with Jesus is himself. Oh, what union is this! It is a depth which reason cannot fathom, that we thus feed upon Jesus. "He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him." It is also an invitation to enjoy fellowship with the saints. Christians may differ on a variety of points, but they have all one spiritual appetite; and if we cannot all feel alike, we can all feed alike on the bread of life sent down from heaven. At the table of fellowship with Jesus we are one bread and one cup. As the loving cup goes round we pledge one another heartily therein. Get nearer to Jesus, and you will find yourself linked more and more in spirit to all who are like yourself, supported by the same heavenly manna. If we were more near to Jesus we should be more near to one another. We likewise see in these words the source of strength for every Christian. To look at Christ is to live, but for strength to serve him you must "come and dine." We labour under much unnecessary weakness on account of neglecting this percept of the Master. We none of us need to put ourselves on low diet; on the contrary, we should fatten on the marrow and fatness of the gospel that we may accumulate strength therein, and urge every power to its full tension in the Master's service. Thus, then, if you would realize nearness to Jesus, union with Jesus, love to his people and strength from Jesus, "come and dine" with him by faith.
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*_He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.'_*
Revelation 21:4
*Prayer :*
*_Happy Sabbath_*
Revelation 21:4
*Prayer :*
We pray for the wailing and grieving hearts;
the sad, the depressed and the anxious.
We hope in Your promise that You will wipe every tear from our eyes.
We pray for those who are bereaved and those who are mourning, hoping in the promise that death and mourning will be no more.
We pray for those who are in pain,
suffering from illness either physical or mental as we hope in the promise that crying and pain will be no more.
We pray for those who are thirsty for truth, love and grace; those seeking God and His life with earnest hearts.
We hope in the promise that God will give water to the thirsty without cost from the spring of the water of life.
Lord, You are the Alpha and the Omega,
the beginning and the end.
We pray all this in the powerful and hopeful name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.
*_Happy Sabbath_*
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'No One Knows' — Mark 13:32
Key Thought
The greatest secret of all time is the exact day and hour of the Lord's return. What should our response be to this indiscernible answer to one of life's most important questions? Doubt? Frustration? Disappointment? No! We know the heart of God because we have seen his heart revealed to us by Jesus. We know he desires us to be saved and come to him through Jesus. We know that he spared nothing, not even his Son, to redeem us and adopt us into his family. [1] So knowing what we know about God, we can be sure that his promises can always be trusted and that our future is secure. Our task is to live for God and be ready for his Son's return.
Today's Prayer
Father, please bless me and help me remain diligent in my faith and welcome Jesus when he returns. In his name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
1 Thessalonians 5:1-2
Romans 13:11-14
1 Peter 3:8-13
[Talking about his second coming, Jesus continued,] "However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows."
Key Thought
The greatest secret of all time is the exact day and hour of the Lord's return. What should our response be to this indiscernible answer to one of life's most important questions? Doubt? Frustration? Disappointment? No! We know the heart of God because we have seen his heart revealed to us by Jesus. We know he desires us to be saved and come to him through Jesus. We know that he spared nothing, not even his Son, to redeem us and adopt us into his family. [1] So knowing what we know about God, we can be sure that his promises can always be trusted and that our future is secure. Our task is to live for God and be ready for his Son's return.
[1] Romans 8:31-32.Today's Prayer
Father, please bless me and help me remain diligent in my faith and welcome Jesus when he returns. In his name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
1 Thessalonians 5:1-2
Romans 13:11-14
1 Peter 3:8-13
WARNING TO THE CHURCH - Part 6
*NEGATIVE AIMS OF FALSE PROPHETS AGAINST THE SAINTS*
1. False Prophets fights the trust and faith of believers in God Almighty ( *Jeremiah 28:15* )
2. False Prophets destroy the emotions of the saints ( *Ezekiel 13:22* )
3. False Prophets subdue and enslave God's people with false hope and faith ( *Ezekiel 15:10* )
4. False Prophets are desperate and passionate to do evil against God's chosen ( *Jeremiah 23* )
5. False Prophets lead the saints away from God's Truth and Grace ( *Matthew 24:4-5* )
6. False Prophets make the saints develop pleasure for Sinful desires ( *Micah 3:11* )
7. False Prophets fight the salvation of the saints ( *Ephesians 6:10-12* )
8. False Prophets turns the heart of believers from God Almighty and His Will ( *Deuteronomy 13:3-5* )
9. False Prophets wrestle against the glory and honor of God upon believers ( *Deuteronomy 18:22* )
10. False Prophets have powers to manipulate believers of God on earth
11. False Prophets can make believers act madly and foolishly ( *Jeremiah 23:9* )
12. False Prophets cause doubt and uncertainty among believers ( *2 Corinthians 11:3-4* )
13. False Prophets create discord among believers ( *1 Corinthians 1:10-17* )
14. False Prophets discourage and hinder the Spiritual growth of believers ( *Hebrews 12:12-13* )
15. False Prophets use false teachings to induce guilt and shame unto believers ( *Romans 8:1-2* )
16. False Prophets extorts money from the saints and teach them false prosperity doctrines ( *1 Timothy 6:3-10* )
17. False Prophets creates conflicts between believers and their family ( *Matthew 10:24-25* )
18. False Prophets isolate believers from genuine spiritual leaders and church ( *Hebrews 10:24-25* )
19. False Prophets lead the saints away from their faith and make them abandon the faith ( *1 Timothy 1:19-20* )
20. False Prophets foster unbelief and skepticism among believers ( *Mark 6:3-6* )
(SIR AUGUSTINE)
*NEGATIVE AIMS OF FALSE PROPHETS AGAINST THE SAINTS*
1. False Prophets fights the trust and faith of believers in God Almighty ( *Jeremiah 28:15* )
2. False Prophets destroy the emotions of the saints ( *Ezekiel 13:22* )
3. False Prophets subdue and enslave God's people with false hope and faith ( *Ezekiel 15:10* )
4. False Prophets are desperate and passionate to do evil against God's chosen ( *Jeremiah 23* )
5. False Prophets lead the saints away from God's Truth and Grace ( *Matthew 24:4-5* )
6. False Prophets make the saints develop pleasure for Sinful desires ( *Micah 3:11* )
7. False Prophets fight the salvation of the saints ( *Ephesians 6:10-12* )
8. False Prophets turns the heart of believers from God Almighty and His Will ( *Deuteronomy 13:3-5* )
9. False Prophets wrestle against the glory and honor of God upon believers ( *Deuteronomy 18:22* )
10. False Prophets have powers to manipulate believers of God on earth
11. False Prophets can make believers act madly and foolishly ( *Jeremiah 23:9* )
12. False Prophets cause doubt and uncertainty among believers ( *2 Corinthians 11:3-4* )
13. False Prophets create discord among believers ( *1 Corinthians 1:10-17* )
14. False Prophets discourage and hinder the Spiritual growth of believers ( *Hebrews 12:12-13* )
15. False Prophets use false teachings to induce guilt and shame unto believers ( *Romans 8:1-2* )
16. False Prophets extorts money from the saints and teach them false prosperity doctrines ( *1 Timothy 6:3-10* )
17. False Prophets creates conflicts between believers and their family ( *Matthew 10:24-25* )
18. False Prophets isolate believers from genuine spiritual leaders and church ( *Hebrews 10:24-25* )
19. False Prophets lead the saints away from their faith and make them abandon the faith ( *1 Timothy 1:19-20* )
20. False Prophets foster unbelief and skepticism among believers ( *Mark 6:3-6* )
(SIR AUGUSTINE)
JESUS IS MY ROCK AND FORTRESS
For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name’s sake, Lead me and guide me...(Psalm 31v3)
🙌
Jesus...my rock
You are my rock
And my fortress
You are the eternal
Rock of ages...
Thank you Jesus
For leading me
And guiding me
By your Holy Spirit
Hallelujah...
[Worship in the Spirit]
...Hallelujah...
Jesus is our rock and fortress, who shall we fear?...for you always lead and guide us to do all things by the leading of your Holy Spirit...He is the mighty one who orders all our step for us not to dash our feet against a stone...Beloved, if you are in Christ...you are hidden in GOD and no evil can harm you but if somethings happen in your life that means GOD just permit it for your Joy to be full at the end because all things will surely work well for a Child of GOD. Beloved, please seek to give your heart to Jesus for the Lord to be your guide all the days of your life👉🏻Lord Jesus, I believe in you as my personal Lord and savior...please have mercy on me and cleanse away all my sin with your blood for you to count me worthy to reign with you in eternity, Thank you Jesus for the salvation of my soul in Jesus mighty name.
🙏Thank you Lord Jesus: for being our rock and fortress, for leading and guiding us by your Holy Spirit,...Thank you Lord Jesus for being the rock of ages that cannot be moved upon our lives and your church in this last days all to your glory in Jesus mighty name [Pray in the Spirit] Thank you Holy Spirit; In the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name’s sake, Lead me and guide me...(Psalm 31v3)
🙌
Jesus...my rock
You are my rock
And my fortress
You are the eternal
Rock of ages...
Thank you Jesus
For leading me
And guiding me
By your Holy Spirit
Hallelujah...
[Worship in the Spirit]
...Hallelujah...
Jesus is our rock and fortress, who shall we fear?...for you always lead and guide us to do all things by the leading of your Holy Spirit...He is the mighty one who orders all our step for us not to dash our feet against a stone...Beloved, if you are in Christ...you are hidden in GOD and no evil can harm you but if somethings happen in your life that means GOD just permit it for your Joy to be full at the end because all things will surely work well for a Child of GOD. Beloved, please seek to give your heart to Jesus for the Lord to be your guide all the days of your life👉🏻Lord Jesus, I believe in you as my personal Lord and savior...please have mercy on me and cleanse away all my sin with your blood for you to count me worthy to reign with you in eternity, Thank you Jesus for the salvation of my soul in Jesus mighty name.
🙏Thank you Lord Jesus: for being our rock and fortress, for leading and guiding us by your Holy Spirit,...Thank you Lord Jesus for being the rock of ages that cannot be moved upon our lives and your church in this last days all to your glory in Jesus mighty name [Pray in the Spirit] Thank you Holy Spirit; In the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
*_Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,_*
1 Corinthians 13:4
*Prayer :*
*_Blessed Sunday_*
1 Corinthians 13:4
*Prayer :*
Thank You for bringing calmness to my heart, bearing all things with grace and trusting that You in every situation.
*May I be patient.*
Soften my heart and pour out Your compassion on me in my dealings with others.
*May I be kind.*
Fill me with rich sense of contentment.
Help me to trust in You and Your provision for all my needs.
*May I not envy.*
Grant me a heart of humility.
Teach me to serve You and others with humility.
*May I not be proud or arrogant.*
Continue to transform me to display love whenever I treat others.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
*_Blessed Sunday_*
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"Unfavourable situations should not distract our getting closer to the Lord. Instead of turning away from God with grieve when inflicted, we can open our hearts and get more and more filled with his unfailing love that births forgiveness, peace and eternal life. God's chastisement has always been painful, but it would certainly yield fruitful results if we do not fear to go through it."
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