“GOD’S SOLID FOUNDATION STANDS FIRM, SEALED WITH THIS INSCRIPTION: THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS”

June 26, 2014

“GOD’S SOLID FOUNDATION STANDS FIRM, SEALED WITH THIS INSCRIPTION: THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS”

My friends let’s talk to God today and make it personal because this is your season, your journey, a path that is unique to the character God has given each of us, but what’s hilarious is when we look back at the times we thought we could make it on my own intellect but failed miserable and then we have the arrogant disregard for where God is trying to take us, so we tell ourselves, well maybe if I just change directions, it’s got to work.

Our God is so patience His hand remains extended as He waits and because of His grace, love and mercy He will not remove His barrier of protection for he knows His children for “GOD’S SOLID FOUNDATION STANDS FIRM, SEALED WITH THIS INSCRIPTION: “THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS….,”2 Tim. 2:19 (NIV)

My friends our hope and faith rest on that promise and to hear those words should give each of us the strength to endure through the final days of this life’s history. Christ second coming want be long so “Be strong and courageous, [we can] not be afraid or tremble [at the god of this world], for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” Deu. 31:6 (NASV)

In addition, “the LORD is [our] rock and [our] fortress and [our] deliverer, [our] God, [our] rock, in whom [each of us should] take refuge; [for our God is our] shield and the horn of [our] salvation, [and our] stronghold.” Ps. 18:2 (NASV) But my friends there is a PART ll too Paul’s message in 2 Tim 2:19 (NIV) which states “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”

Yes, there are conditions for a Child of God to be considered “Safe to Save” in God’s pure and holy kingdom. for “If we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (KJV) also Paul tells us “the wages of sin is death; but [ if we believe] the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23 (KJV)

The Trinity has done their part and they continue to do whatever it takes to save us for “Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? Romans 2:4 (NLT) Remember the “LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS” because we are His. Children.

“Burghardt DuBois, the great black educator, sociologist, and historian, upon completion of studies at Fisk, Harvard and the University of Berlin, was convinced that change in the condition of the American black could be effected by careful scientific investigations into the truth about the black in America. So he proceeded.

His research was flawless and his graphs and charts impeccable. After waiting several years and hearing not the slightest stir of reform, Dr. DuBois had to accept the truth about Truth: Its being available does not mean it will be appropriated.” (Fred B. Craddock, Overhearing the Gospel)

My friends God’s Word is flawless and His plan for our Salvation is flawless, but if we do not allow self to die daily while allowing our character to be shaped into Christ image by God’s Spirit, even though the “LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS” and is doing everything for our Salvation, it simple is not appropriated by some.

For Christ tell us Himself in Matt 7:13:14 (NASV) “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.”

Once again MY FRIENDS “When you reach that FINAL SUNSET and you look into HIS EYES, will the tears you shed be tears of joy or would they be your last goodbye.” It will be a tragedy to get to that day that you waited for all your life, and realize that all you had accumulated and accomplished on this earth “COULD NOT COMPARE TO ETERNAL LIFE” THAT YOU HAVE NOW LOST.

So my friends today. Stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY