This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it !!                                                                                                                                                    

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Jesus was not sent into this world to condemn it, but for the purpose that none should perish or suffer eternal separation from God and his glory.  Each person has a free will and choice to either "believe and receive" or "doubt and do without".  We,who have received, have been called by the Lord into service.  We are to be his servants.   What can we do to help others believe and receive?  We are all called to be ministers of reconciliation.  We are to help reconcile a lost and dying world back to God and his original plan.  We can only accomplish this by prayer and through the Holy Spirit.  Sharing God's Word with the world helps bring them to a saving knowledge of the supreme sacrifice paid for their salvation.  In this one verse above, we see how much God loved us and the great sacrifice of His only Son.   Are we riding the 'Gospel train to glory' as we travel through this world?  The ticket has been paid and there is room for whosoever will follow Him. Everlasting life is the greatest gift of all.  We can help share this message of truth each new day. We are a part of the Army of the Lord and are bound for the "Promised Land".    One day we will arrive at our destination in the heavenly City, New Jerusalem.  Jerusalem was originally called "Salem" or City of Peace.  Soon and very soon we will enter a City of peace where Jesus is the light.   Until that day, keep "riding the Gospel train for his glory"   Blessings in Christ,       Jo Ann J. P.'s Inspirations (c) 2001                        Riding For His Glory He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End! He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all! He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times. He always was, He always is, and He always will be unmoved, unchanged, undefeated, and never undone! He was bruised and brought healing! He was pierced and eased pain! He was persecuted and brought freedom! He was dead and brought life! He is risen and brings power! He reigns and brings Peace! The world can't understand him, armies can't defeat Him,  schools can't explain Him, and leaders can't ignore Him. Herod couldn't kill Him, the Pharisees couldn't confuse Him,  and the people couldn't hold Him! Nero couldn't crush Him, Hitler couldn't silence Him, the New Age can't replace Him, and Donahue can't explain Him away! He is light, love, longevity, and Lord. He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God. He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure. His ways are right, His word is eternal, His will is unchanging  and His mind is on me. He is my Redeemer, my Savior, my guide, and my peace! He is my Joy, my comfort, my Lord, and the Ruler of my life! I serve Him because His bond is love, His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life. I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise, the power of the powerful, the ancient of days, the ruler of  rulers, the leader of leaders, the overseer of overcomers,  and the Sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is to come. And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size. His goal is a relationship with ME! He will never leave me, never forsake me, never mislead me, never forget me, never overlook me, and never cancel my appointment in His appointment book! When I fall, He lifts me up! When I fail, He forgives me! When I am weak, He is strong! When I am lost, He is the way! When I am afraid, He is my courage! When I stumble, He steadies me! When I am hurt, He heals me! When I am broken, He mends me! When I am blind, He leads me! When I am hungry, He feeds me! When I face trials, He is with me! When I face persecution, He shields me! When I face problems, He comforts me! When I face loss, He provides for me! When I face Death, He carries me Home! He is everything for everybody, everywhere, every time, and  every way. He is God, He is faithful. I am His, and He is mine! My Father in Heaven can whip the father of this world.  (Amen to that!!) So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this He said it and that settles it. God is in control, I am on His side, and that means all is well with my soul. AND ALL GOD'S CHILDREN SAID AMEN Author Unknown Hope it blessed you too! JP                                            May the grace of the Lord Jsus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV)