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The LORD turned the captivity of Job

5/27/2016

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And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of Me the thing that is right, as My servant Job hath. Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to My servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and My servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of Me the thing which is right, like My servant Job. (Job 42:7-8)
     As we wrap up our journey through this both difficult and interesting book of Job, possibly one of the oldest books of the Bible, we see the Word of the Lord unto Job and his friends. GOD was not pleased with Job's friends, for their mistaken characterization of Him, of their attacks on Job and his righteousness, and for their lack of comfort in his time of need. None of them were aware of the spiritual battle and trial that Job was undergoing, nor did they understand GOD and His righteousness and mercy.

     That mercy was displayed when GOD told them to repent and offer sacrifices for their sin through Job. Job prayed for his friends and forgave them and they were spared the judgment they deserved. GOD was under no obligation to offer mercy, but because of His love, He forgave them their sin. He also blessed Job with more than he had before the trial began. His property and health was restored and he had additional sons and daughters and lived a long time. He also got his request granted and his words were written in a book, the book of Job.

     In this broken and dying world there are certain truths we can count on: one, GOD is and He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Two, trials and tribulations come to all, either directed or allowed by our Sovereign King or as a result of living in this post-flood world. In all of these we can trust GOD, whether we are being tested, chastised, or just being rained on. On this side of the grass, we may never know, but we can go to our Father and seek His face and rest in Him who is our rest, our peace, our life, and our eternal security. He offers His great Salvation to all who will acknowledge and repent of their sin against Him and receive Him by faith in Him and His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary.

     GOD, who is full of mercy and grace, is also a GOD of judgment and justice. His love is perfect, tempered and balanced by His authority over His creation. He calls His people to minister to those around us who are hurting and in need that they might see Christ in us, the hope of Glory and know of Him through His Word and through His servants. GOD commands His Church to love one another as He first loved us, and to disciple one another in His Word that we might grow thereby. The Lord has commissioned each of us who are His to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to this lost and sinful world, and as we go in the power of the Holy Spirit, to proclaim the Good News of forgiveness through repentance and reconciliation with the Father through faith in His Son, that those who believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah of GOD, might have life in His Name.

     For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD, forgiveness from GOD, and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.

In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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What shall I answer Thee?

5/26/2016

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I know that Thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from Thee. Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. Hear, I beseech Thee, and I will speak: I will demand of Thee, and declare Thou unto me. I have heard of Thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth Thee. Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. (Job 42:2-6)
     Job answers all of GOD'S questions and statements regarding Himself and His creation and power with an acknowledgement that GOD is GOD and Job is not, neither did he really understand GOD, though he defended Him and himself to his friends. The Lord chastised Job's friends for their misinformation and for not speaking right about GOD or about Job and told Job to pray for his friends lest GOD deal with them as they deserved. Job entreated for his friends and forgave them and GOD blessed Job in the end with as much as he had lost in the trial.

     GOD can do every thing and His ways are above our ways and His thoughts are above our thoughts, and we, apart from the Spirit of GOD to give us wisdom, cannot understand the things of GOD nor know Him. But GOD is gracious and gives knowledge and revelation of Himself through His Word, that we might know Him and the Spirit of the Lord gives understanding to those who seek Him by faith, for without faith it is impossible to please Him. He will reward those who diligently seek Him and gives Salvation to those who repent and trust Him and His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary for redemption and reconciliation.

      GOD wants every one every where to be saved, and He desires His Church to be on mission with Him that those without might see Christ in us and come to know Him and be born again. GOD calls His people to minister to those around us who are hurting and in need, with the Word of righteousness and reconciliation, rightly divided and fitly spoken, and serve Him as His ambassadors to do His will and accomplish His work in this broken and dying world. GOD commands His children to love one another as members one of another, and to disciple one another in His Word as apprentices in the work of the Kingdom. GOD has commissioned all His saints to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ as we go in the power of the Holy Spirit to this lost and dying world that they may hear the Good News of forgiveness through repentance and reconciliation with the Father through faith in His Son and in believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah of GOD, they might have life in His Name.

       For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD, forgiveness from GOD, and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.

In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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Handfuls of purpose

2/4/2016

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And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore. The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD GOD of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust. Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens. And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers: and he reached her parched corn, and she did eat, and was sufficed, and left. (Rth 2:11-14)
     The account of Ruth continues as we meet Boaz, the son of Salmon and Rahab. GOD's unfolding plan of grace, leading to David and to our Lord, continues in the plans and purposes He has for Ruth. He leads her to the field of a near kinsman, who can lawfully restore her land and property, as well as raise up seed and restore her inheritance. This beginning here in the fields of Bethlehem, shows Ruth the compassion and generosity of Boaz, and Boaz begins to see her determination and character. Boaz blesses her, and takes her under his protection and providence.

      GOD, who became our kinsman that He might redeem us from death and sIn, has taken those us who have received His free gift of Salvation through repentance and our faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary, out of darkness and into His marvellous light. No more strangers and enemies of GOD, He has made us one with Him, not in the divine sense, for we do not become gods, but in relationship and fellowship with our Creator, Redeemer, and King. He now protects us in accordance with His will, not necessarily from all that may happen in this world, nor from the consequences of our own will, but we are secure in His hands as He provides all our needs according to the riches of His grace.

     He has saved us to His service, delivered from sin to live unto righteousness. He has called us to minister, as His ambassadors to this broken and dying world, serving and ministering to those around us who are hurting and in need, as He provides. He has commanded us to love one another and to disciple one another in His Word as we fellowship together as members of His body and grow into the full measure of Him. He has commissioned us into His army, soldiers of Christ to witness of Him under His command with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and as we go, in the power of the indwelling Spirit, taking the Good News of repentance and reconciliation with the Father to every one we meet that they might believe and in believing have life in His Name.

     For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD, forgiveness from GOD, and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.

In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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He wist not that the LORD was departed

1/26/2016

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And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death; That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto GOD from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man. And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand. And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him. (Jdg 16:16-19)
     Samson's problem with women led to confrontations with the Philistines, but this final relationship would be his undoing. Delilah caught his eye and captured his heart, so that after many attempts to discover his secret and overcome Samson, she finally wore him down, and he shared his understanding of the Spirit of GOD upon him. Since to some extent his faith was in his hair, and not in GOD who commanded his nazarite vows, when his hair was gone, so was his faith. On the other hand, he broke the vow, even if Delilah had a hand in it, and the Spirit left him when his hair was shaved. Either way, his desire for her, and her incessant driving for the information, led to his being weakened and vulnerable, so that he was captured and imprisoned by the Philistines.

      So often, our earthly desires, which are of the flesh, can trip us up, if we are not careful to seek GOD and rely on Him to meet our needs. And if our faith is not exactly focused on Him and His Word, whether in the church, or the pastor, or a faulty idea of what GOD should do for us, when whatever our faith is in falters, or doesn't come to pass as we want it to, we stumble or our faith is shaken, because it was not built upon the Solid Rock of Jesus Christ and His Word. Our Salvation may have been real, built upon our repentance and faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary, but our continued walk with Him can get sidelined and sidetracked if our faith is redirected away from our Lord.

      However, when we stumble, we have a GOD that is faithful. He has given us the ministry of reconciliation and we are to minister to those around us who are hurting and in need. Those who stumble, or lose their way for a season, can come back and be restored to the Father by repentance of sin and faith in Him. Those in Christ are to be loved and discipled, that their faith may be sure and focused on our Lord as we become more like Him and serve one another. We are to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those who don't know Him, that they hear and believe the Good News of a secure and loving relationship with their Creator through repentance and faith in Him that they may have life in His Name.

      For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD, forgiveness from GOD, and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.

In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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That ye may be sound in the faith

11/19/2015

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In hope of eternal life, which GOD, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; But hath in due times manifested His Word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the Commandment of GOD our Saviour;
For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. They profess that they know GOD; but in works they deny Him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. (Tit 1:2-3, 10-11, 15-16)
      We are to know the Truth through His Word and take it to this lost and dying world, not hiding in our buildings and campuses waiting for them to come to us, not shying away from the Truth because some are offended, but proclaiming and testifying of whom we have believed and His great Salvation. Because we are persuaded that He is able to take that which we have committed unto Him against that Day, we ought to be empowered and emboldened to preach the Truth. We ought not to back down in the face of adversity, or vacillate and capitulate in order to keep or get the approval of the world or its money. We are to stand firm and strong in the Truth, discerning the errors and wiles of the devil, and trusting our GOD to care for His own, as He has promised.

      Those without speaking lies, and those who don't know Him but stand in positions of authority without the power He gives, are to be loved, but lovingly resisted and exposed when they don't speak the Truth. Those who corrupt the Word and sound Doctrine are to be lovingly removed from their platforms and gently but firmly given the chance to repent or leave the Church of GOD. Error is to be confronted, sin is to be exposed, and all in the love of GOD, that those who are in error and those that are in sin may repent and be restored to a proper relationship to GOD and His people.

     We are given the ministry of reconciliation. We are told to lovingly restore those that fall. We are commanded to love and correct in a spirit of humility. We are His ambassadors and as members of His Church we are on mission for Him to minister to those who are hurting and in need, need of the Gospel, need of His provision, need of restoration and revival, that they may know Him and see Him in us, the hope of Glory. We as His disciples and as members one of another we are on mission to one another, to love and disciple each member in His Word that we may all grow into the full measure of Him with whom we have to do. We are His witnesses and as His people we are on mission to seek and to save those that are lost with the Good News of Jesus Christ, that those who repent of their sins and believe in Him and His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary might have life in His Name.

      For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD, forgiveness from GOD, and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.

In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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The Lord direct your hearts into the love of GOD

10/27/2015

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Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. (2Th 3:6-10)
      Those who are living like the world and not in fellowship with GOD, though they may have the relationship, are not to come along side us in the ministry and work of the Church, until they are counseled and repentant. It sounds harsh, but if their actions are in contrast to their testimony, they weaken the ministry and are living a lie, which does not bring glory to our Lord and our GOD. We, as ministers of reconciliation, are to seek to restore them in their walk with the Lord, but we cannot condone, actively or in silence, what they do and say, when it contradicts the teaching of GOD's Word.

      We are set apart from this world to be Holy and to represent our Lord and His Kingdom, as His ambassadors. We are to live as citizens of Heaven, residents aliens and strangers in this world, giving glory to our Lord and King in all that we do and say. Our worship must be about Him, not the music, or the style, or even the order, but directed toward our GOD. Our work and service is to be in Him, and through Him, and for Him, for He is our Lord and Master. Our lives must be filled up with His Spirit, living and expressing the Word of GOD, and reflecting Jesus Christ to this lost and dying world.

       We are called to serve Him by serving those around us who are hurting and in need, doing the work and will of our Father in this broken and sinful world, but not of it, until He returns for His own, to take us Home to be with Him. We are commanded to love one another, in fellowship with GOD's people, equipping and encouraging one another, as we disciple one another in the Word of GOD, and we all grow up into the full measure of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, conformed to His image and in the fullness of His love. We are commissioned to take His Word to this lost and dying world, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ as we go, and telling all who will hear of the Good News of repentance and faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary that brings reconciliation with the Father and life in His Name.

     For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD, forgiveness from GOD, and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.

In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things

5/1/2015

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Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. For Godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a Godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter. (2Co 7:9-11)
    Repentance is not sorrow because a person was caught in their sIn, but honest understanding and acknowledging of the truth of sIn as an offense against our Holy and Righteous GOD. Sorrow for what it cost GOD to put His Son on the Cross for our sIn. Sorrow for the death He took in our place. Sorrow for the pain and anguish that all sIn costs us, those we sIn against, and GOD. The same repentance that is required for Salvation is also required for revival, renewal, and reconciliation with others and with GOD.

    GOD desires that His people, holy and beloved, are not only in right relationship with Him through repentance and faith, but in proper fellowship with one another in love and forbearing. He calls us to the ministry of reconciliation, not only in sharing the Gospel so that those who are lost may believe and receive Him by faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary, but also in restoring His people in the fellowship as members of His body, the Church, for we are members one of another. He calls us to humbleness and holiness as His people doing His work in His strength alone.

    The command of our Lord is to minister as His disciples to this lost and dying world. We are called as His ambassadors to represent Him, in Word, in conversation, in Spirit, in faith, and in charity to those within and without. We are commanded to love one another even as He also loves us and disciple one another in the Word that we might grow thereby. We are commissioned to share the Gospel and teach all nations, telling all who will hear the Good News of Jesus Christ so that those who believe may repent and receive life in His Name.

    For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.

In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
 
 
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If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins

3/24/2015

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Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. (1Co 5:6-8)
    Sin, whether private or public, personal or corporate, must be dealt with. We cannot claim the Name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, and continue in sIn. If we say we have no sIn we deceive ourselves. Liberty in Christ is not a license to sIn, but freedom from the penalty of sIn, for that is paid for. Our life in Christ gives us victory over its power through His Word. And one day, when we are Home with Him, we will be delivered from its presence and temptation. Jesus paid the penalty of sIn, when we received Him by faith, GOD delivered us from sIn unto liberty in Him, and the Spirit that indwells all believers gives us the power to resist and overcome those temptations that come our way.

    When sins do occur, they must be dealt with swiftly and in a spirit of grace. Sins should be repented and forsaken, the fault confessed, while restitution and forgiveness properly applied. Private sins may stay private, but public transgressions will affect our ministry, and in both reconciliation with GOD and with those sinned against is always the objective and desire, that the people of GOD may be pure, Holy, and GOD is glorified.

    The Church must deal with sIn within as well, for we have work to do, and conflict, division, strife, and ungodliness keep us from the tasks we have from our Lord. Purging sIn, without destroying one another, but in love and mercy, will get us back on track in missions and ministry to the hurting and need. Relying on the Holy Spirit and His power to live in Christ, through the growth that comes from His Word, will allow us to truly love one another, disciple one another, and worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. As we go, we are to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in the Power of the Holy Spirit, to this lost and dying world. We are to proclaim the Good News of reconciliation with GOD through faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary, through repentance of our sIn, that those who hear may believe, and in believing have life in His Name.

    For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.

In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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We know that all things work together for good to them that love GOD

2/19/2015

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For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of GOD. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of Him who hath subjected the same in hope, Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of GOD. For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. (Rom 8:18-23)
    No matter how bad it gets here, we know that GOD is in control, and will not leave us or forsake us. When GOD restores all things, every thing here will be forgotten. When GOD recreates His creation back to what it was before man rejected Him and all creation was cursed, because of our dominion, it will once again be a very good, glorious and perfect, creation. While creation groans now under the corruption of sIn that we caused, it will be set at liberty and free from pain and death, when our Lord consummates all things and brings the final deliverance of all who are His.

    All those who are in Christ, forgiven and redeemed by our faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary, are awaiting that expected end. We trust in Him, and are secure in His arms, no matter what we go through in the trials and tribulations of this lost and dying world. We count it all joy, for we know we have the crown of life, given to them that love the Lord. We endure, not because we have any of our own power, but because of Him who loves us, and dwells within. We rejoice, not because we are free to sIn, but because Christ in us, the hope of Glory, has set at liberty to live in and through Him to do His work and accomplish His will.

    Until that day comes, while we endure all that this corrupted creation inflicts upon us, we minister to those who are hurting and in need. We are His ambassadors and represent Christ to this world, in love, mercy, and grace. We love one another, that all may know we are His disciples. We disciple one another, in love and in His Word, that we may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord. We proclaim the Good News, teaching all things He has commanded us, and as we go, we teach all who will hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that those who believe might have life in His Name.

    For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.

In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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GOD hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation

12/26/2014

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Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My Name, there am I in the midst of them. (Mat 18:15-20)

    Reconciliation and Church discipline. One of the most misunderstood and misapplied directives of all church policies outlined in the Scripture. Jesus teaches us that as ministers of reconciliation we should seek the restoration of our fellowship and relationship with another church member as soon as possible, and only elevate the disciplinary steps if necessary. An egregious sin may requires more steps, and also involve a response from the local body against unrepentant sin, especially when the sin is public.
   
    Above all, the members involved must be in agreement, for disagreements lead to further problems in the church, and standing in unity and in the authority of the Name of Jesus should lead to restoration and reconciliation, or it leads to exposure of a cultural christian, or unbelieving 'church' member, in need of a true relationship with Jesus Christ through faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary.

    We are to seek Christ and work through His Spirit, and do all in love that we may exemplify Him as His ambassadors to those within and without. Always seeking reconciliation, but knowing that those who will not, may be lost and in need of the Saviour, we speak the Truth in love, and living the Gospel we preach, we are to bring all who will receive Him into the unity of the Spirit and the body of Christ.

    As His ministers and ambassadors, we minister to the hurting, and represent Him to others, so that they may see Jesus in us the hope of Glory. We love one another, to disciple, and to grow in the Word, until we all grow up in Him. We proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to all who will hear and believe the Gospel, that in believing they might have life in His Name.

    For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.

In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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