Forward Ever, Backward Never. Part [17] 12/17/2025 (Morning thought)

1st John 1:2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)

[Testimonies Vol 4 pp 26>27] The Hebrews were weary and terrified; yet if they had held back when Moses bade them advance, if they had refused to move nearer to the Red Sea, God would never have opened the path for them. In marching down to the very water, they showed that they had faith in the word of God as spoken by Moses. They did all that it was in their power to do, and then the Mighty One of Israel performed His part, and divided the waters to make a path for their feet.

The clouds that gather about our way will never disappear before a halting, doubting spirit. Unbelief says: “We could never surmount these obstructions; let us wait until they are removed, and we can see our way clearly.” But faith courageously urges an advance, hoping all things, believing all things. Obedience to God is sure to bring the victory. It is only through faith that we can reach heaven.

Isaiah 43:1 But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. … We therefore end with a passage of Scripture that will enable us to go forward ever, backward never, and if persons stay the course with Christ, you will endure to the end.

Isaiah 43:2 When thou pass through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walk through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Forward Ever, Backward Never. Part [16] 12/17/2025 (Evening thought)

1st John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life.

It is thus, through the power of The Holy Spirit who works within us to do God’s pleasure, that you will be enabled to go from strength to strength and from one victory to the next, until persons are brought to that point where they will never turn back. This is what was declared by all the apostles, and it supercharged their testimony, as a living, breathing experience, so that when they opened their mouth to speak the gospel, folks took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

That being said, it is important to cultivate certain modes of thought and perspectives that will keep us in forward motion. Persons must believe, we must exercise faith, we must obey the word of The Lord in order to keep moving forward. As more and more light is shed on our pathway, we are to advance with its increasing glory, and every one of us must be diligent to avoid being distracted by the various currencies that devils deal in.

Discouragement, murmuring, backbiting, wavering, heckling, praise, faultfinding and unbelief must be strictly avoided, in order to keep moving forward. As the various fiery darts are hurled at you time and time again, make it a habit to seek out the source of your strength, and God will grant grace for every emergency and every emerging threat.

1st John 1:3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that you also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!