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It doesn’t matter how many people, counterfeits ignore it, the “Father’s business” it’s not going away.

What is the “Father’s business”? (Luke 2:49)

Best thing to do is stop and ask – to be praying something like “Jesus please use me.” He’s waiting on you to ask (Matthew 7:7; James 4:3).

Jesus said:

“Wist (knew) ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?” Luke 2:49 

Summated, the “Father’s business” would be Christ coming to die to save sinners. That was His “Father’s business” for Him to accomplish as the Messiah, and He did so perfectly (John 5:30; 19:30). The “Father’s business” is for us to teach and preach His Word in order to tell others of Him – the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20).

“Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” John 20:21

Why did Jesus come on a mission from His, our Father?

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”  Luke 19:10

This is why our LORD came. And He sends us – you and I – His holy “ambassadors” (2 Corinthians 5:20).

“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. … Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.” 1 Timothy 1:15; 2:4-6

Saving sinners was why Christ came into this world – to pay the full price for the sins that separated us from Him and the Father.

“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened (raised again) by the Spirit:” 1 Peter 3:18

In saving them on that cross Jesus also commissioned His own to communicate His Gospel (Good News), so the lost can hear, be convicted, repent and believe upon Christ and thereby be saved. – “as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you” (John 20:21).

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” Romans 10:13-15

The Great Commission Jesus Gave Us – and is Holding Us Responsible to Fulfill

“TEACH ALL NATIONS … TEACHING THEM” GOD’S WORD

“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:18-20

“PREACH THE GOSPEL”

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.” Mark 16:15-20

“Be ready always to give an answer”

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” 1 Peter 3:15

Though it be the command of God to “be ready always to give an answer,” perhaps we’ve complicated this matter. And should we not think about the testimony of Jesus in our individual lives and how we can simply share what He’s done in and for us? For this now saved soul, it felt like a 100 pounds of guilt and shame had been miraculously removed from my bosom after He saved me by His blood.

Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the  enemy;” Psalms 107:2

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Revelation 12:11

On the matter of this great mercy shown to us by God due to Christ’s perfect sacrifice on that cross, here’s a prayer from a dear sister in Christ:

I thank You Jesus that you gave me so much undeserving mercy. Without you I am not capable of extending mercy. So I ask for help to see people through your eyes and to be able to love them the way you do.” Karen Cochran

It doesn’t matter that so many claiming Christ as Savior have no interest in doing His “business.” We are being held personally accountable by God to participate in that beautiful and only eternal “business” on this earth.

A vital component of your being about your “Father’s business” is to tell others what He has and is doing in you.

“But how do I share with others the Scriptures God has used to change my life?”

Answer: Simply post them verbatim – copy and past KJB. Then perhaps testify, give testify of the good work Jesus is doing in your life (Philippians 2:12-13; Revelation 12:11).

Amen beloved of God – you are overcoming today by the precious blood of Jesus and the word of your testimony of His goodness!

Set Free to Soar… Escaping the Pitfalls, the Distractions of the Devil

WE SEE AROUND US LOTS of people gleefully overjoyed to be part of any number of movements today, none of which have any eternal value, hold no treasure in glory. Diabolical diversion. Two examples of such movements we see all around us are …. reformed revival/calvinist cult (Paul Washer, John MacArthur, Vodie Baucham, etc.); conservative movement/MAGA, etc.. MAGA would be much safer than being a Calvinist heretic. Calvinism is “another gospel” and those who preach and believe it are “accursed.” (2 Corinthians 11:2-5; Galatians 1:6-9) The reformed movement is run by past and present false teachers who peddle the modern “deeper life” agenda which will only get one into a deeper ditch with their Calvinistic delusions. | Calvinism Category on SafeGuardYourSoul

“Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.” Matthew 15:14

Many who wish to save our country have no joy or energy to see eternal souls saved. All their time and money get thrown away for temporal pursuits – endeavors that are not Christ’s Great Commission.

“And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. … 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; … 20  Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:15, 17-18, 20

As Christ’s ambassador, you are on mission today – fueled by the Gospel and the grace of Christ! (1 Corinthians 15:10)

“Now then WE ARE AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20

There’s no a child of God reading these words who does not desire to be used more mightily by Christ. But how? ASK.

YOUR SINCERE PRAYER: Holy Father, please sanctify and use Your people today. Use me dear LORD. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Are you overjoyed today to be Christ’s “new creature,” to be His disciple, His ambassador? Beloved, are you hearing the voice of “the Great Shepherd of the sheep” drawing you, inspiring you, whispering “Come unto me” and then “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel”? (Hebrews 13:20; Matthew 11:28-30; Mark 16:15, etc.)

Are you abiding in Christ and therefore about your “Father’s business” as was our LORD Jesus each and every single day He was upon His earth in the flesh? (John 15:1-16). Bearing “fruit,” “more fruit,” “much fruit” in His kingdom work is always the result of abiding in Jesus (John 15:2,5). Can I truly claim to be abiding in Christ, on His stated terms, and not be about the “Father’s business”?

What work am I about? What consumes me? What have I chosen to make important – Christ’s Great Commission work of participating in the teaching and preaching of His Word, or something else? (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:16, etc.).

This is not rocket science saints: Will I be hearing “Well done” from Jesus, or will He declare “Depart from me”?

“WELL DONE, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” Matthew 25:21,23

“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, DEPART FROM ME, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:” Matthew 25:41

May our LORD breathe His holy conviction in each of us today, may He quicken us in His holy fear to be about our “Father’s business.”

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?” Luke 2:49 

PRAYER: Holy Father, please unit my heart to fear Thy name. Strike to the core of the innermost part of this vessel. Please change me dear LORD. I desire to be one with You dear LORD, according to the prayer of Jesus. Please have Your perfect way in this life You gave. Anoint this vessel to be dead and buried with Christ and raised up by Your power. I know You are coming soon. Please use me dear LORD Jesus. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

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What is our Highest Priority as we see Christ’s Return Nearing? [podcast]


What’s most important?

How do we want Christ to find us when He splits the eastern sky?

“And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62

“Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.” Hebrews 10:38

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

“And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?”  Luke 2:49

“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” Matthew 24:14

Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. 36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. 37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. 38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.” John 4:35-38

In light of the end time events transpiring before our eyes we are keeping our:

  • Eyes to Jesus (Luke 21:28; Colossians 3:1-4; Hebrews 12:1-3).
  • Hand to the plough of His work (Luke 9:62).

“…Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:12-13

“All we can do is not look left or right but keep our eyes on Jesus. He’s coming soon! This is becoming a time when people’s hearts will fail them for fear! Luke 21:26. Because our world is definitely being shaken. Our foundation needs to be built on Christ, not sinking sand (Matthew 7:24-27). Or we will fall. Building our house means not just hearing God’s Word but obeying Him. Build your life on the Word of God! Then when these things come to pass you will not fall.” Karen Cochran

“The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.” Revelation 11:15

Here’s one of the responses given to this man in that conversation:

“Nothing of this offends me. Just iron sharpening iron concerning sound doctrine (Titus 2:1). ‘But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine’ (Titus 2:1). 2 Peter 1:3-4 informs us that ‘ALL things that pertain unto life and godliness’ are found in God’s Word, in His ‘exceeding great and precious promises.’ Why then do we resort to using extra biblical symbolism, especially that which is out of a known pagan, blasphemous religion? Certainly the Holy Spirit is not behind such. If we are truly in Christ’s service, we should use Christ’s Word and not something contrary to it (Colossians 3:16; 2 Timothy 3:15-17). Do we not mislead when we do such?

There is no such thing as a Christian psychologist. Such must be denounced, and will be, unless we are still walking in the flesh and not the Spirit. Jesus taught against using titles (Matthew 23:8-12). Nothing Christian about Psychology. Title Touters safeguardyoursoul.com

Paul denounced….

“For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. 4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; 6 concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9 and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: 10 that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.” Philippians 3:3-11

Salvation, ministry, is all about Jesus Christ, not us.

“That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:29-31 

“And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Asking the LORD to strip you and build you from the ground up – HIS way and no other. Ask Him to remove every trace, every iota of flesh, of deceit, of evil (2 Corinthians 7:1).

“See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

“Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.” Hosea 10:12

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WHO continues to get stronger and stronger? – “from strength to strength” ….

“They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.’ Psalms 84:7

Those who appear, go before the LORD in private prayer will be increased in divine power!

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“But God, who is Rich in Mercy” [podcast]


Ephesians 2:1-10

“1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
2  Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
3  Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
5  Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
6  And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7  That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
8  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9  Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

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God Blesses those who Read His Word [book]


God Blesses those who Read His Word

“Blessed is he that readeth” Revelation 1:3 

“Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and READ.” Isaiah 34:16

“Rightly dividing the word of truth”

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15

YES God’s people are to “study” His Word and how else to do such than to begin by “READING” His words? 2 Timothy 2:15

“Till I come, give attendance to READING, to exhortation, to doctrine.” 1 Timothy 4:13 

“Blessed is he that READETH ….” Revelation 1:3

Years ago I found that if I don’t get up early to read God’s Word and spend quality moments in prayer first and foremost, it will never happen. God must be put first and this requires ruthless discipline.

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33

Reading all of God’s Word is the priority of every astute follower of Jesus.

There’s no way to learn God’s Word other than reading it yourself (2 Timothy 2:15). God gave you His Word in tangible format in order for you to learn of Him, from Him, and by Him. Those who leave it to others to teach them God’s Word are self-deceived and will be misled by those they depend on to teach them the Bible.

“I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.” Job 23:12

O the beauty of doing things God’s way.  When things are done our LORD’s way, His blessings ensue! Blessings will chase you down! Are you putting GOD first in your life, truly, literally?

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33

“The joy and rejoicing of mine heart”

“Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15:16

GOD’S WORD

Saints, in order that some may be encouraged, below, let’s talk about our current personal Bible reading…..

“Presently, I am in 1 Kings, reading all the way through the Bible again, and also reading through Revelation backwards. Personally I like to read several chapters every morning to begin the day and like to include OT, Poetic books, and New Testament chapter readings….. along with pouring over passages like 1 Cor 13; Phil 2:3-5; Col. 3:1-4, 12-14;” Todd

“In 1 Thessalonians reading through the Bible.” Jason

“I am reading Mark.” Michele

“Philippians—Paul’s letter in prison—and joy.” Joe

“I Been Reading James And 1st And 2nd Peter This Week.” Connie

“Working my way through 1 Sam (ch 14 finished now) Psalms 77 and John chapter 4 finished. Trying to read through in 6 months. I enjoy listening (KJB on YouTube) while I read also.” Nathan

“Reading 1 and 2 Corinthians. That’s the Scripture portion that my current CD covers at night. Listening to the whole KJB on CD and set it to repeat while I’m sleeping.” Debbie

 

 

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