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Old 01-17-2008, 03:32 AM
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If ever there was words of wisdom, understanding, instruction with encouragement that applies to so many dear Christians today, I would have to say All of the following words seem most to apply:

'For ye are not come unto a mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, and unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest,
and to the blast of a trumpet and the sound of words which sound was such that those who heard begged that no further word be spoken to them.
(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:
and so fearful was the appearance, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:
But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels,
and to the assembly of God's firstborn children (whose names are written in heaven). You have come to a judge (the God of all people) and to the spirits of people who have God's approval and have gained eternal life.
and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaketh better than that of Abel.
Be careful that you do not refuse to listen when God speaks. Your ancestors didn't escape when they refused to listen to God, who warned them on earth. We certainly won't escape if we turn away from God, who warns us from heaven.
When God spoke to your ancestors, his voice shook the earth. But now he has promised, "Once more I will shake not only the earth but also heaven."
And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;
for our God is a consuming fire. Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body. Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.
Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU,"so that we confidently say, "THE LORD IS MY HELPER, I WILL NOT BE AFRAID. WHAT WILL MAN DO TO ME?"
Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace,.." (Hebrews 12:18 through Hebrews 13:9)

'The Lord disciplines everyone He loves. He severely disciplines everyone He accepts as His child." (which is the meaning of Hebrews 12:6 - )"... "FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES."
Hebrews 12:6

'Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
THEREFORE: "You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.
Do not complain, brethren, neither complain against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door.
Brothers and sisters, follow the example of the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. They were patient when they suffered unjustly.
We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord's dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. (Hebrews 5:7-10)

All the above seems to apply, Since The Bridegroom (LORD Jesus) - "He’s returning to a bride without spot or blemish (Eph 5:27), ~)~ HE is getting His Church ready, saints, HE is coming soon!

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