Loving Saviour Or Eternal Judge?! 

AUGUST 10, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Luke 2:29-32 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

     Simeon was a man directed by the Holy Ghost to go to the temple on a certain day. He had been told he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Once he met the baby Jesus, he had perfect peace. He said, I am ready now to die in peace. What brought about this sense of readiness to now leave this world? It came when he had seen the one who was to be the Salvation of all. He was not a Saviour just for the Jewish people, but for all people of every race.

     Three things happened the moment Simeon held Jesus. One, all the promises of the Holy Spirit became real. He was promised he would see the Messiah, and he did. Two, he met with Jesus, the one who would die for his sins and the sins of the world. Three, he received perfect peace in meeting Jesus. So much so, he was now ready to die.

     Things have not really changed from that day to now. I have stood at the bedside of many people dying over the years and I can tell you there is often a difference in the passing of someone who is saved and someone who is unsaved. Someone who has met with Jesus as a loving Saviour and longs to see Him in heaven dies in perfect peace. On the other hand, someone who has never come to know Jesus here on earth will often die in fear. Fear of the unknown and possibly a fear that they too will have to meet Jesus face to face. However, he will not be their loving Saviour. He will be their eternal judge. Neither they, nor Christ really wants that to happen.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  How will you meet Jesus? Will He be your Loving Saviour or Eternal Judge? You can choose today. Simeon loved the day he met the Lord Jesus Christ. How will you make Jesus meet you? He wants to meet as your Saviour.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  AUGUST 10, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Hosea 1-4     /     Psalm 37:1-22     /     Proverbs 10     /     Luke 2

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 22-26           /  Rom. 1

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

Who Wants To Know? 

AUGUST 09, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 9:9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    Through the years, as an Evangelist first and now as a Pastor, I have seen many people come to know the Lord. What a grand event it is in their life when Jesus comes into their heart and changes them forever. However, I have also witnessed another truth about those people who receive Him. These people were searching for something and God had prepared their hearts to be saved. They were looking for wisdom in this life. They really needed something that made sense and was secure. They were ready to listen, to learn, and to receive the truth when it was given. Then, when presented with the gospel, God made a difference in their life because they wanted to know the truth, and the truth then set them free from their sin debt forever.

     By contrast, I have seen men and women pour their hearts out sharing the gospel with people who did not want to hear it. They may have pretended to listen out of courtesy, but often did not even do that. Why? It is simple. They did not want to learn. They believed they had it all figured out. Even though the truth was being presented to them, they had no desire to know the truth of God’s love because Satan was blinding their heart from it. Some people want to know the truth and some people just don’t care.
   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     So how can we tell the difference? The truth is we often cannot. This is why it is important to tell everyone you know. Do not pre-judge anyone. They might be listening even if they appear not to be. On the other hand, God may be using you to soften their heart, so the next person can share Christ with them and they might receive Him. You were still a very valuable tool in the hand of God because they now have become a little wiser.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  AUGUST 09, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Amos 6-9     /     Psalm 36     /     Proverbs 8-9     /     Luke 1

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 18-21           /  Acts 28:17-31

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

Life Can Be Like A 3-Legged Sack Race 

August 7 & 8, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Amos 3:3Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

     Some of the most fun things people do at a church gathering will include both the children and the adults. One year at a church function I attended, we had an old fashion 3-legged sack race. The rules stated it had to be an adult and a small child together. Well, as you can imagine, it was often hilarious to watch. As I watched I observed several of the teams really struggling with this race. With some, I saw the adult almost pick up the child and run with them. The child sort of dangling in mid-air as this adult was dragging them through the race. With others, the adult almost appeared to become frustrated, waiting for the child to catch up with their tiny steps to every one of the adult’s giant steps. Both groups were having the same problem, (which is what made it funny to begin with.) The problem was that they were unevenly matched. The two could not walk as one because of the difference in size and the difference of abilities between them.

     Some Christians have tried to live their lives this way. Hanging out with unsaved people and then wondering why they always feel so out-of-place. Going into business with a partner of different beliefs might seem like a small thing, but it always causes headaches later as directional decisions for the business come up. Even worse, a Christian marries a lost person hoping to change them. They usually find themselves in years of misery by not waiting on the Lord and finding the right person first as the Bible had said. Can two really walk together as one, if they do not agree? The answer is always, NO!

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

      When choosing for the future, look to the one who holds the future. God knows today what will happen tomorrow, next week, next year, and forever. Do you? If not, (and I know you do not,) why not trust someone who does? Ask for His leading before you walk down a wrong path with the wrong person.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  August 7, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Amos 1-5     /     Psalm 35     /     Proverbs 7     /     Mark 15-16

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 11-17           /       Acts 28:1-16

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

It Is A Fear Factor! 

AUGUST 06, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Mark 14:50 And they all forsook him, and fled.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

      Fear will cause you to do some absolutely weird things. I have seen some funny faces on people who were caught unaware on camera after someone has scared them. I call it the Funny Fear Face.

     Fear is usually an emotion that looks to the future. You might be afraid of the results of something from the past, but you are afraid of something that has not yet happened. If someone sneaks up and says, “BOO,” the sudden unexpected boo may startle you, but not knowing what is next causes the fear. It is the not knowing of what is coming that has people up tight.

      In Mark 14:31 the disciples had all said they would never leave Christ. Less than 20 verses latter they had all scattered. Why? Fear of the unknown future. Christ had told them what was going to happen. He tried to prepare them. However, the distress of what they had seen, and being afraid of what might come, caused them to run. They felt they needed time to figure this all out. When we finish reading this book of Mark, we find that every detail was completed just as Jesus had said it would be. Everything! So why then should we be afraid of the future when we know who holds tomorrow in the palm of His hand?

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  In Matthew chapter 6, in verse 34 it says, “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” One reason we fear is we have not learned to focus on today and leave tomorrow to God. Plan for tomorrow, but live for today, and live for God.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  AUGUST 06, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Jonah     /     Psalm 34     /     Proverbs 6     /     Mark 14

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 6-10           /       Acts 27:21-44

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

He Is Staring At You 

AUGUST 05, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

     Do you ever get frustrated, irritated, or down right hate it when people stare at you? You are walking down the street or driving along in your car, and you notice someone just staring. I am not even talking about that, “glance and then turn” movement, to make you think they were not looking. I am talking about the person who just drills a hole right through you with a glare in their eyes. For whatever reason, it seems to drive us crazy. Then, almost hypnotically, they have us hooked. We cannot quit looking back at them. Glancing, peeking, and looking to see if they are still looking. Wondering all along, why are they staring? Is it something I am wearing? Did I forget to brush my hair today? Did someone put the “kick me” sign from school back on me again? Or could it possibly be that these people just weird? Why are they looking at me? Are they a rapist or killer? Are they possibly an admirer? We begin to wonder what is going through their mind. It makes us want to run over and say “What is your problem? Why are you looking at me?” You just cannot get them off your mind to quit looking back at them.

     The Bible says God is watching our every move. He is staring at us. He is never taking His eyes off us. Now that you know that God is staring, do you wonder or care what He is thinking. Do you realize He is watching? The Bible says He ponders all our goings. Another way of saying it is, watches our every move. If a mortal person who has no control of you can make you look at them just by looking at you, could an almighty all loving God who created and controls the universe do the same thing?

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  At least we know God is no rapist or murderer. He has no motives to do anything that is not in our best interest. In fact, He is an admirer. He is interested in how we may present ourselves, especially if we claim to be representing Him. However, He is more interested in our heart toward Him. Will you even give Him a second look today? Will you look to Him at all? Whether you look or not, He i’s staring at you.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  AUGUST 05, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
2 Kings 24, 25     /     Psalm 33     /     Proverbs 5     /     Mark 13

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 1-5           /      Acts 27:1-20

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12