GOD'S VOICE

A few years ago, while seeing Andy’s grandparents’ graves, we remembered a unique mausoleum. The sealed door was open and Andy wanted to look inside. Feeling suddenly frightened I implored Andy not to get any closer. "Why,” he joked, “Dead people can't hurt you." But seeing how upset I was he agreed to leave and we drove to his parents' house. After telling Andy’s mother the ordeal she turned pale explaining, "I'm so glad you didn’t look inside! One hour ago we heard grave robbers had broken into the mausoleum and coffin, and the sheriff hasn't closed off the area yet. If you had gone in you would have seen the decomposed body!"
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While going door-to-door I left literature at one house and then went to the next home. Moments later the man at the first house came out asking me to discuss a Bible topic with him inside his house. At this point the Lord strongly prompted me that this man only meant to harm me and to “get going!” Declining the man’s coaxings I drove to another area, and since learned it was a good thing I did not go into his house! “For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” Psalm 91:11.
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Having read that many people die without hope in the resurrection, I pray nightly for the Lord to be with all those who are dying, to comfort them and their families, and to save them all in His Kingdom.

Years ago, in the middle of the night, I awoke with the impression that my California friend, actor James Stewart, was dying. I began praying for the Lord to be very near to James, and for him to ask and receive forgiveness of his sins. An hour later I felt peace that James was safe and fell back asleep. The next morning I learned James had died during the night. Though saddened I believe he will be resurrected at Jesus’ Second Coming. This is a great comfort to me.

Angel Voices

"I will hear what God the Lord will speak...." Psalms 85:8 [KJV] I fully believe the Lord can and will impress people; if He does not then why does the Bible say to "test the spirits, whether they are from God" (See 1 John 4:1).


At work I was strongly impressed by God to leave my office desk and go to the other side of the room. I thought, "How strange!" When reaching the opposite wall a large ceiling fixture fell down breaking my chair and smashing the window next to my desk. It pays to listen to God!


My husband Andy was lying under the car doing engine work with the motor running. While moving a linkage an audible voice called out, "Don't touch!" Getting out from under the car Andy looked to see who was standing next to him. There was no one. Crawling back under the car he moved the linkage again when the voice called out, “Don’t touch!” Andy did a double take of what he was doing; he was moving the gearshift linkage to the reverse position. Since the engine was running another move on the linkage would have caused the car to run over Andy’s chest!

Thanksgiving

I bless the Holy God with all my heart. Yes, I will bless the Lord, and not forget the glorious things He does for me.

He forgives all my sins. He heals me! He ransoms me from death. He surrounds me with loving-kindness and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like a strong eagle! He gives justice to all who are treated unfairly.

He is merciful and tender towards those who don't deserve it. He is slow to get angry and full of kindness and love. He never holds a grudge nor remains angry forever. He has not punished us as we deserve for all our sins, for His mercy towards those who fear and honor Him is as great as the heaven’s heights above the earth. He has removed our sins as far away from us as the east is from the west. He is like a Father to us, tender and sympathetic to those who reverence Him.

But the loving-kindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting to those who love and reverence Him. His salvation is to...those who are faithful to His Commandments and remember to obey Him.

I will sing to the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to God till my dying breath. May He be pleased by all these thoughts about Him, for He is the Source of all my joy!

The above quotes are taken from these Bible texts: Psalm 103:1-22; 104:1, 2, 24, 33, 34.

ANCIENT PROPHECY

Christ’s Birth Foretold in the Old Testament of the Holy Scriptures


The people who walk in darkness will see a great Light. A Light will shine on all those who live on the earth, the land of the shadow of death. For behold, darkness will cover the earth and thick darkness the people, but the Lord will arise upon you and His glory will shine upon you. Nations will come to His Light, and kings to the brightness of His coming.


A Star will come out of Jacob, and a Scepter will rise out of Israel. But you, Bethlehem, though you are small among the tribes of Judah, out of you will come One who will be Ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times. Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold a virgin will conceive and bear a Son and will name Him "Immanuel" [God with us].


For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. These will be His royal titles: Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of His government and peace.


He will judge your people with righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. He will defend the afflicted and save the children of the poor and needy. He will crush the oppressor. He will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help. He will take pity on the weak, the poor and the needy, and save them from death. His Name will endure forever - may it continue as long as the sun. All nations will be blessed through Him, and they will call Him blessed.


God says, "See I Lay a Stone in Zion, a tried Stone, a precious Cornerstone, that is safe to build on. The one who trusts in Him will never lose courage!"


The above quotes are taken from these Bible texts
Isaiah 9:2; 60:2,3/ Numbers 24:17/ Micah 5:2/
Isaiah 7:14; 9:6,7/ Psalm 72:2,4,6,7,12,13,17/
Isaiah 28:16

Best Friend Forever

Jesus is eager to be your best friend. He has not changed with the changing years. His love is as strong, His understanding as perfect, His sympathy as deep, as He was in Bible days. He is just as eager to be helpful today as at any time past.


Sometimes, we are called to pass through periods of trial and hardship. Our future seems hedged with difficulties. Our faith and loyalty are tested to the limit. But NEVER does God desert us. He awaits the right moment to come to our rescue.


Maybe, at this moment, you are troubled, perplexed, and afraid; it may be because you have forgotten that you have such a Friend. Jesus is “our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” Psalm 46:1. So why not take Jesus at His word and go boldly, and with confidence, and tell Him all that is on your heart.


The Wonderful Creator, the Glorious Savior, is also your Friend Forever!

UFO's

On May 7, 2013 there was an article regarding an increase of widespread, worldwide UFO sightings in the months of March and April 2013. With all that is happening worldwide in terrorism, threat of nuclear war, etc., do you suppose UFOs are really demons, and that the time is here for Satan to make an entrance?


"fearful sights of a supernatural character will soon be revealed in the heavens, in token of the power of miracle-working demons." "As the crowning act in the great drama of deception, Satan himself will impersonate Christ." The Great Controversy 624, e g white


Satan will, if possible, prevent us from obtaining a preparation to stand in the last day. He will entangle us with earthly treasures, causing us to carry a heavy burden and we will be overwhelmed with worry; and Jesus' second coming will come upon us as a thief.


Satan is not permitted to read our thoughts, but he marks our words and actions, skillfully adapting his temptations to meet the cases of those who place themselves in his power. If we would work to repress sinful thoughts and feelings, giving them no expression in words or actions, Satan would be defeated, for he could not prepare his temptations to meet our case.

Biblical Names & Their Meanings

The names of Jacob’s sons (and their meanings) are listed in Genesis 29:32-35; 30:1-24; 35:18; and grandson Manasseh in Genesis 41:51. However, in Revelation 7:5-8 they are listed in a different order. It is interesting to see what this order “spells out.”

Judah - Now I will praise the Lord
Reuben - (for) the Lord has surely looked upon my affliction.
Gad - A fortune (troop) comes
Asher - I am happy,
Naptali - with great wrestling I have prevailed.
Manasseh - For God has made me to forget all my burdens and my father’s house,
Simeon - because the Lord has heard that I am unloved, and He has given me His Son also.
Levi - Now this time my husband has become joined to me.
Issachar - God has given me my wages.
Zebulun - God has endowed me with a good inheritance.
Joseph - The Lord shall add to me another Son,
Benjamin - the Son of my [His] right hand.

“Now I will praise the Lord, [for] the Lord has surely looked upon my affliction. A fortune comes, [so] I am happy - [for] with great wrestling I have prevailed. For God has made me forget all my burdens and my father’s house, because the Lord has heard that I am unloved, He has given me His Son also. Now this time my Husband has become joined to me. God has given me my wages. God has endowed me with a good inheritance. The Lord shall add to me another Son, the Son of [His] right hand.”

Satan can't read our Thoughts

“Satan is not permitted to read our thoughts; but he is a keen observer, and he marks the words, and actions, and skillfully adapts his temptations to meet the cases of those who place themselves in his power. If we would work to repress sinful thoughts and feelings, giving them no expression in words or actions, Satan would be defeated, for he could not prepare his temptations to meet the case.” True Revival, p 10

When I entertained doubt and worry, I was creating a foothold for Satan’s attacks. I realized how much opportunity I had given to the devil by filling my mind with doubt. I forgot that the Almighty had the whole world in His hands. There is nothing beyond His control. Who am I to worry?!

by I Coker (from Africa)

God's Protection in Disasters

God has protected me from many things including natural disasters.

In Alaska, in 1967, we were traveling with Uncle Morris in a motor home. On our way from Fairbanks to Anchorage we planned to camp overnight at a lake but for some reason pulled up camp and drove through the night. The next morning we learned earthquake tremors had struck Fairbanks! The Lord protected.

My hometown of Omaha has been struck by killer tornadoes numerous times. While living in that city my family home never suffered damage and always we were hours away when the storms hit. Often I wondered what future plans the Lord had for me seeing He sheltered me so many times.

In 1998 the Lord urged me to go to the crawl space due to a fast moving, severe thunderstorm headed for my home. The winds were blowing at 108 mph! Tornado sirens began blaring. While trying to remain calm I made myself comfortable on the dirt crawl space floor. While praying, a peace came over me and sensing the protection of Heavenly angels I fell asleep during the worst of the storm. Later my husband came home and the storm was over! It was just like resurrection morning! I fell asleep with the assurance of God's peace and the next thing someone was calling to awaken me.

"Great peace have they which love Thy law: and nothing shall offend them." Psalms 119:165 [KJV]

In Times of Trials & Testing

God speaks to us in a special way in times of testing. This Blog is presented with the sincere desire that you might be strengthened as God speaks to you in your time of need, and that you, through the “Comfort of Scriptures, might have hope.” Romans 15:4.

“Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforts us in our trials.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

“Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not worry, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10

“The eternal God is your refuge....” Deuteronomy 33:27

“Like a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those that fear Him. For He knows our frame, He remembers that we are only dust.” Psalm 103:13-14

“Do not worry about anything; but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

“God will keep you in perfect peace, when your mind is focused on God, because you trust in God.” Isaiah 26:3

Breast Cancer Miracle

On February 7th, 2005 I felt several large lumps on both breasts. On February 11th my physician confirmed the lumps and found smaller ones on each side. A February 16th appointment was made at the hospital for a mammogram and ultrasound, with a surgeon standing by for biopsy. I had known women who died from breast cancer. Was I to be another statistic?

Between February 11th and 16th I put my life in order by phoning or writing family and friends to put everything “right” between us. Then I rededicated my life to God, asking forgiveness of all my sins. I told God if it was His will for me to die, it was okay as long as I was “right” with Him. I asked for God’s healing in my life, I read the Bible, I prayed earnestly, I did all these things, but the lumps were still there.

On February 16, mammogram day, I awoke at 5:30 am and watched the sun rise. “What would this day bring,” I pondered. I prayed to God to be near, really near. At the hospital I changed into the gown and felt my breasts, and, yes, the lumps were still there.

The mammogram was over and so was the ultrasound. I now awaited the surgeon’s decision of whether or not to do my biopsy. I could hear him talking fast and loud about my case. He was scaring me! What was he saying? “Why was she brought in? She has no lumps of any size in her breasts! They are completely clear!”

God worked a miracle! I have been lump free for eleven years!

The Bible Fair

We attended a citywide Bible Fair, it was really something special! Everyone from the surrounding area was invited to bring their most unusual, smallest, largest, newest and oldest Bibles. There must have been 200 Bibles on display. We exhibited a 1941 U.S. Serviceman's New Testament.

The largest Bible was 12 by 18 inches and was printed in the 1860's. An unusual Catholic Bible had a huge, carved wood crucifix on the cover. A Methodist congregation brought a Bible covered in woven leather. Other unusual Bibles included a Catholic Bible with a hinged silver cover, and a tiny 1800's Bible in sixteen volumes with a custom wooden case. The most unusual Bible was a 1700's Bible printed for the followers of the reformer John Huss!

The oldest Bible was really something and was in very good condition. It was printed in 1576! The next oldest Bible was printed in 1590! One elderly lady brought in thirteen Bibles and her newest was 120 years old! She was the lady who exhibited the 1590 Bible and the most unusual Bible.

A Jewish synagogue brought a 100-year-old sheepskin scroll of the first five books of the Bible, and a rabbi was on hand to explain how these skins are prepared and how the writing is done. The ink is made only of carbon black and water and rubs off easily. Only a silver pointer is used to touch the scrolls, as oil from the hands will ruin the skins.

Several language Bibles were exhibited including: Spanish, French, German, Czech, Romanian, Afrikkan, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Dutch, Swahili, Chinese, Japanese and others. Some of these foreign Bibles were over 100 years old!

The Christian Record Braille Foundation brought in a 23 volume Braille Bible, all the volumes stacked up is over five feet tall! Christian Record's gift to everyone was the complete Bible printed on a small piece of plastic; it is called "the tiniest Bible in the world!"

It was a fantastic day seeing all these beautiful Bibles!

Signs of Jesus' Coming & the End of the World

Like a woman’s labor pains, the Frequency & Severity of the Signs increase until Jesus comes 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 3; Matthew 24:7, 8

SIGNS IN THE PHYSICAL WORLD
Increase of Earthquakes & Disasters [Weird/Violent Weather?](Matthew 24:7;Luke 21:11, 25)
Famine, Disease & Pestilence (Matthew 24:7; Luke 21:11)
Signs in the Sun, Moon and heavenly bodies (Matt 24:29; Luke 21:25)

SIGNS IN THE BUSINESS WORLD
Labor & Money Troubles (James 5:1-5)
Increase in Knowledge (Daniel 12:4)

SIGNS IN THE POLITICAL WORLD
Disregard for Justice (Isaiah 59:12-14; James 5:6)
Fear, Distress, Perplexity Everywhere (Luke 21:25-28)
Wars & Rumors of War (Matthew 24:6, 7; Luke 21:9, 10)
World Leaders & Pastors preach “Peace & Safety” (1 Thessalonians 5:2-5)

SIGNS IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Moral Collapse, Increase of Violence & Crime (2 Timothy 3:1-6, 13)
Love pleasure more than God (2 Timothy 3:4)
No Natural Affection (2 Timothy 3:3)
Disobedient to Parents / No Self Control (2 Timothy 3:1-4)
Increase of Evil, so the Love of Many grows Cold (Matthew 24:12)

SIGNS IN THE RELIGIOUS WORLD
Form of godliness, but denying God (2 Timothy 3:5)
Disregard for God’s will, but doing “religious” works (Matthew 7:21-23)
Ignoring/Rebellion against God’s Commandments (2 Timothy 4:3-4)
False christs & prophets / false “bible” teachings (Matt 24:11, 24; 2 Thess 2:1-12)
Scoffing at Jesus’ Soon Return (2 Peter 3:3-14)

When you see these signs, know My [Jesus] coming is very near, but no one knows the day or hour, so always be ready. Matthew 24:33, 36, 42, 44. Do not be afraid, believe in God & Me[Jesus]. John 14:1-3.

I look forward to Jesus’ coming, because then He will take us out of this crazy world, and into Heaven!
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, Revelation 1:7