Forward Ever, Backward Never. Part [1] 12/09/2025 (Morning thought)

Hebrews 10:37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draws back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

Whatsoever may be your understanding of God, and the salvation He offers through Christ, one thing you must always bear in mind, that it is Jesus who saves us, and thus, whatever our Christian experience may turn out to be, our relationship with Him should be valued as the highest treasure. Churches don’t save you, membership doesn’t save a single soul, and being in good and regular standing in the eyes of man does not guarantee an abundant entrance into God’s kingdom.

While all of the above are good, it is our individual walk with The Lord that will make the difference in the end. This fact should be kept prominently in view as we study some of the reasons why persons turned back from following Christ, while others determine to run the full nine yards of the Christian race. The Christian race is never about speed, it is about endurance, hence the reason why The Bible says, he who endures to the finish line, the same person will be saved.

Therefore, while persons might begin the journey huffing and puffing, we must always bear in mind that the tortoises often outlast the cheetahs. According to the Bible, satan’s efforts to cause us to turn back, if he can, will come from unlikely sources. And thus, we shouldn’t be surprised if and when the attempts come through those who are close to us.

 Hebrews 10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.

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

A Balanced View of God’s Love. Part [15] 12/09/2025 (Evening thought)

Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commands all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained…

Back in the days when there were no printing presses, when the Bible was chained to monasteries, people were for the most part in darkness, as to God’s revealed will. But now, we are living in the age of enlightenment, where the information highways of the world could provide individuals with knowledge on almost every subject, from the various renditions of the Bible.

In some cases, care must be exercised when certain versions are read, but generally speaking, you can find God’s will in many of the prominent versions on line. God is now calling the inhabitants of this world, and especially Christians who already believe in Jesus, to harbor a balanced and scriptural view of His love for our love to God is not measured by thanksgiving, or praise, it is measured by our obedience to His every word.

1st John 5:2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous…. We therefore end with a passage of Scripture that will encourage one and all to love and obey The God of heaven, because the foundation of His law, His government, and His salvation are all rooted in love.  

John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

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