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THE LORD IS AT HAND

“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.  Let your moderation be known unto all men.  The Lord is at hand.  Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.  And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:4-8).   To me, this passage of scripture is one that is useful to remember every day.   It’s like the pocket knife that many guys throw in their pocket before they leave the house just because it’s useful in many situations and you never know when you’re going to need it.   With the many pre...
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A MORE EXCELLENT SACRIFICE

“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.” (Hebrews 11:4).   The biblical story of Cain and Abel is incredible in its depth and teaching.   We find the gospel message revealed to us in its simplicity through this tale of jealousy and violence.   Writing to the Hebrew believers in the first century, the Apostle Paul states that Abel was still speaking to believers through his witness even though he had been dead for 4000 years.   Even today, Abel’s witness of faith and redemption rings out as clear as a bell to those who will hear it.   The account of Cain and Abel is told in the fourth chapter of Genesis.   There we find the story opening with the birth of two sons to Adam and Eve.   Cain was the firstborn and oldest of the boys, and Abel, his brother, came along after him.   Abel, we are told,...
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MY YOKE IS EASY

“Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”   (Matthew 11:28-30)   I am writing this message today to those who are struggling under a weight of sin, guilt, temptation, hardship, or difficulty of any kind.   God’s Word holds the answers to all the questions that you have been asking.   You have been working hard to overcome your lesser nature but have only slipped further away from where you know you ought to be.   I have good news to share.   God sees your burden, and He wants to lift it from your shoulders.   The Lord is speaking to all of us who think that our own efforts and strength of will are sufficient to make us more like God.   He is addressing all of us who are weighted down with a heavy burden that is getting harder and harder...
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