Is It Right Or Wrong? - Saturday's Dose - May 18th 2013

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Saturday's Dose - May 18th 2013

Is It Right Or Wrong?

"There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." - Proverbs 16:25 (KJV).

Thoughts for Today

This scripture really can't be talked about enough. I had my eyes open to this truth at a very early time in my walk with Christ. I was doing things that I thought would please God, but when I looked in the Bible He actually wanted me to do the opposite. Last night before I went to bed, I read the news and there was an article about two teenage boys who jumped out of their car and beat on a Satanist with a metal club because he was a Satanist. I can see where some Christians that don't read their Bible would think this is right, but it's not. Where have any of you ever heard about Jesus physically hurting others for any reason?

There is not one place in the Bible that says Jesus ever harmed anyone. We are to be like Christ and we are to save souls as Christ did and that is with love! Let's look at two examples of what Christ, did in situations like the teenage boys had. There was a prostitute that the whole town wanted to stone to death for her sins and Jesus told them all, "Let the man without sin cast the first stone." and none of them could cast the stone except Jesus and He did not harm her in any way! Second example is: When Jesus was being arrested to go to His execution one of His disciples cut a roman soldier's ear in an attempt to save Him and Jesus, was not happy about that and He even healed the roman soldier who was against Him. I think you all get the point by now.

There are so many things in the Bible that we wouldn't realize to do. We would do the opposite of the Bible if we don't have any knowledge of the scriptures because man's nature is sin. Think about it tonight while you're living as you normally do... you could be living a life that Christ, doesn't want you to live. You could be living in sin and you could be well on your way to a place you don't want to go. What can you do? You can read the Bible and follow the instructions that are in it and pray. That's all you can do to avoid this terrible mistake. I beg you all not to wait through another member of being clueless to God's Word! Before I read the Bible if someone would've stolen my jacket then I would've thought it right to go get it back, but if they need it that badly, then let them have it! There are so many examples I can use for this subject, but I am going to let you find those yourself in the Bible. Is what you're doing right or wrong in God's eyes?

Prayer: "Our Loving Heavenly Father, thank you for this message and for all things. Please forgive us of all our sins and we forgive all those who've wronged us. Please help us to walk on the right path and to know and understand your Word. Make us wise through the scriptures unto salvation. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, In Jesus Loving Name I Pray, Amen."

Have a Blessed Saturday and God Bless you.

Courtesy: Daily Dose Team 

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A Stumbling Block Of The Rich - Friday's Dose - May 17th 2013

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Friday's Dose - May 17th 2013 

A Stumbling Block Of The Rich

Today's Scripture

"And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." - Mark 10:24-25(KJV).

Thoughts for Today

It's going to be very hard for a rich man to enter into God's Kingdom. Why is this? Why is that fair? This is because the rich are not in need of anything and if you're not in need of anything then you won't go to God, to receive anything and you will trust in riches over God. Most people who are saved are living in poverty and the ones who are rich probably got there by trusting God. However, some of you are already rich and this makes it hard for you to trust God, as much as you should. Riches are a stumbling block in our walks with God. So, if we gain riches we need to make sure that we don't lose trust in God. You can only gain salvation through faith in God and nothing else! If you gain riches, then do good stuff with it that will glorify God, instead of just using it for your earthly desires.

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Riches are not the only stumbling block, but sometimes it is the things that we can buy with those riches. Some people resort to drugs to relieve inner pain instead of trusting in God. Some people trust in other people to get them through life and not God. The list goes on and on and I'd say riches are the worst stumbling block of them all. Why? It is because it gives you sense of independence and it doesn't make you dependent on God. With riches you will think, "I don't need anyone!". Some people trust riches so much that they believe they can enter God's Kingdom, because they are rich and important on earth. It doesn't matter who you are or what you have on earth if you don't have Christ! Without Christ, you have nothing! So you're rich without Christ and I am poor with Christ? I'd say that I am much more richer than you! Riches can't buy certain things: Salvation and love riches cannot buy!

Prayer: "Our Loving Heavenly Father, thank you for this message and for all   things. Please forgive us of all our sins and we forgive all those who've wronged us. Please help us to trust in you and nothing else. If we become rich or if we already are may we still live as you would have us to live and may we trust in you over those riches. May we do what you want us to do with those riches. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, In Jesus Loving Name I Pray, Amen."

Have a blessed Friday and God Bless you.

Courtesy: Daily Dose Team 

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Why Go To Church? - Thursday's Dose - May 16 2013

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Thursday's Dose - May 16 2013 

Why Go To Church?

Today's Scripture

"Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up." - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (KJV).

Thoughts for Today

To me these scriptures explain to us the importance of going to church. I read my Bible at home each and every day and I couldn't learn more than that at church. The Spirit of God, teaches me God's Word. I don't need a church for that and nobody really does need a church for that if they seek the Word of God. I mean it's good to hear encouraging words that minister to you or words that correct you, but I can get that online or on television. I've had people tell me that I need church for those reasons. I really believe that the main important thing about church is fellowship with one another.

Why fellowship? We need others to encourage us and lift us up. We need people who care about us and are willing to help us out. If you were to get addicted to drugs, would you have a group to help encourage you to quit and get right with God? If you're all alone then you're in a danger zone. I've used this example before, but I believe it's a good one from my personal experience. When I first got saved and started reading my Bible everyday, I started to go through a spiritual change inside.

I was growing in the Lord and I was about 17 years old. I was still living at home, but I talked to my now wife on the phone. We couldn't talk otherwise because she was in one place and I was in other place. My mom took away my dead brother's Bible that I read and said, "This is what's putting things in your head! I will not let you use your brother's Bible against me!" I got the Bible back, but time I did my mother already had gotten me so upset that I told Krista, on the phone, "Maybe, I should stop reading the Bible until I move out of here." She told me in a way that I couldn't do that, that I needed to put God, first in my life. I didn't quit reading the Bible because I had encouragement. Without that encouragement all that is on this site and this site itself may've not been here. I may have even become a backslider if I let everything knock me away from God, like that. To me all I really need is a Bible and some fellowship with people. Some people will act like it's all about going to the church building. It's not about the building or the preacher, but it's about the Word of God and the people. We the people of God, are the true church.

Let me end this on this note: We need to take away our ignorance and believe in salvation outside of the church walls. In the last days I think that churches will be outlawed and all we will have is each other. We won't have no church building and we can't let that blow us away. We can't think, "Without church, I can't be saved or I can't stay that way!" You can be saved all by yourself by Jesus Christ alone, but it's good to have people to encourage you and you need the Word of God! Don't be ignorant on this subject: Church does not give you salvation, Jesus Christ does and the Church building doesn't help you up when you fall the people in that church do!

Prayer: "Our Loving Heavenly Father, thank you for this message and for all things. Please forgive us of all our sins and we forgive all those who've wronged us. Please help us to fellowship with one another and to grow in you and your Word. Bring us closer to you and help us not to fall. Help us not to be ignorant, but to see the church building for what it really is a place for believers to gather and fellowship together with you. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, In Jesus Loving Name I Pray, Amen."

Have a Blessed Thursday and God Bless you.

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Do You Really Want To Go To Hell? - Wednesday's Dose - May 15th 2013

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Wednesday's Dose - May 15th 2013

Do You Really Want To Go To Hell?

Today's Scripture

"And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." - Revelation 20:13-15 (KJV).

Thoughts for Today

Today's devotion isn't at all about judging people. You might get that idea from the title, but let me explain. Tonight I was speaking with someone online, a friend from a game I play online. He is having some issues with his ex-girlfriend who wants to kill herself and says that if she does it he will too. I tried to talk to him and talk some sense into him and he knows that I am into the Bible and he says, "I know that suicide will result in me going to Hell, but at least I will get to be with her for eternity.". Then I said, "You won't get to be with her in hell, you'll be all alone. It won't solve either of your problems." he said, "Yeah it will, it will put me out of my pain." Again I said, "No it won't, your pain will only get worse and not better if you go to Hell." He ended up signing off and going to bed and I don't know what will happen, so he can use our prayers. What I'm trying to get to here is that the description and expectation of Hell is a lie. Some people think it's just a hot party zone and it'll be fun, others think that they will get to be with their families, etc. Hell, isn't a good place to be and it will not solve any problems.

Read the above scripture, does Hell sound like a place to hang with friends? Does it sound like a place to end pain? Talk about pain, getting thrown into that lake of fire for eternity is pain. Think you know depression now? We must know the truth about Hell. This subject is under-taught. So many people have the wrong idea about Hell and a lot even have the wrong idea about Heaven, but I won't get into that. Some people worship the devil and they think that he cares about them. If the devil cared then he wouldn't have you go to that awful Hell with him! God, cares... He doesn't want you to go to Hell, but that's a choice that you must make yourself.

There is only one way to solve the problems of: Separation from family and friends, separation from God, pain and all the bad things and that way to get rid of those things is Jesus! If you want to be united with your family then you and your family must follow Jesus. There's no other way. If you want joy for eternity then you must go to Jesus! He doesn't want you to go to Hell, because He died on a cross for your sins. I've been reading this book and they did some sort of study and showed certain scriptures and they say that when Christ, was being tortured on the cross that he mustn't even had organs hanging out of His body while He was still alive. Can you imagine that? I don't know if that part is true or not, but I still know that Jesus went through a lot of pain for you and He died for you and rose again. You need to realize the truth about both Hell and God's perfect love for you. To learn the truth more then you need to get into the Bible. I would also like to spread the truth to non-followers about Hell and how it's not such a great place to go. There's not one thing to be thankful for in Hell. Some say that this life is Hell, but this current suffering is nothing compared to the suffering of Hell. It's important to know the truth and to follow Christ, before you find out the hard way.

If you'd like to become saved today then please read our, "God's Free Gift" page on the side panel of the website underneath the, "Main" section. If you are already saved then please pass this message onto your loved ones and even your enemies. Hell is a place that you wouldn't even want your enemies to go. Really think about it next time you feel like telling someone, "Go to Hell!". That is an awful thing to even think about wanting a person to go to.

Prayer: "Our Loving Heavenly Father, thank you for this message and for all things. Please forgive us of all our sins and we forgive all those who've wronged us. Please reveal the truth about both Heaven and Hell to all so that they can know where they'd rather go and how to get there. Lead us on the path to Heaven and far away from the path of Death and Hell. We also lift up the people who feel suicidal and those who actually think they want to go to Hell. We pray that you will show them the light and lead them into a happy and joy filled life with you and in the Holy Spirit. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, In Jesus Loving Name I Pray, Amen."

Have a Blessed Wednesday and God Bless you.

Courtesy: Daily Dose Team

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God's Timing - Tuesday's Dose - May 14th 2013

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Tuesday's Dose - May 14th 2013 

God's Timing

Today's Scripture

"But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up." - 2 Peter 3:8-10 (KJV).

Thoughts for Today

Some people are very ignorant concerning the return of Christ. You will hear people say, "Where is He? There are no signs of Him!" Most of us who read the Bible can see the signs of His return coming to pass and we know that it is just a matter of time. We wait and wait for God, but then after years of waiting someone tells us, "I thought He was coming?". He is coming, but what we must understand is that the Lord, is eternal and His timing is not like our timing. A thousand years with Him is like one day. To him the time of His return hasn't really been that long. We're living in year 2013 after the death of Christ, to Him that is like two days. It's not that long to Him, so when He says soon... He isn't lying, he just has a different definition of soon than we do. When you talk about God, you talk about an eternal being who never dies or grows old, He is not restricted to time. He always was and always will be.

God, is also patient and loving. The Lord, is not slacking toward His promise of His return, but He is long-suffering to us. He isn't willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance and have everlasting life. God, waits because He loves you! I've had people tell me, "How could God, send people to Hell who never got the message about Him?". Well, let me explain something else: When Christ died on the cross He went to the bowels of the earth (Hell) for three days. He didn't go there because He did something wrong, but He went there to preach to all the souls who didn't know Him. Those souls were given another chance. Does that sound like a God, who doesn't give everyone a chance? I believe that before one dies they some how get a chance. That is my personal belief, but I also believe that it is our job to spread the Word of God, to those who don't know Him.

Anyway, back to the subject on hand. God, is not slacking nor did He lie about the return of Christ. God, can not lie. I'm telling you the reason is as these scriptures say, He wants everyone to have a chance. There is also a scripture where Jesus, says, "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." If you want the return of Christ, then help the cause and spread God's Word to the world! It's our job to help the prophesy come to pass. Spread God's Word and don't fear the end of this world!

Also these scriptures say, "The day of the Lord, shall come as a thief in the night.". That means to be ready and right with God, at all times. The day you stop expecting Christ, to return is the day He may very well come and you may not be ready to go. Put on clothes (righteousness) and get ready to leave with Jesus! To answer the question, "When will Christ return?". No one knows, but it will be in His timing!

Prayer: "Our Loving Heavenly Father, thank you for this message and for all things. Please forgive us of all our sins and we forgive all those who've wronged us. Help us to be ready for your return at all times and to never think that you are slacking concerning your promise. Help us to spread your gospel to all the nations of this earth. Spark a revival through us. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, In Jesus Loving Name I Pray, Amen."

Have a Blessed Tuesday and God Bless you.

Courtesy: Daily Dose Team 

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