WHO is the True Heaven Bound Bride of Christ? [video]
Jesus’ True Bride is in Love with Him
Wedding Bells
THE WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING! Do you hear the wedding bells beloved of God? There are few things so beautiful as a bride who eagerly awaits, prepares for and revels in the joy of marrying her bridegroom. This is all by divine design and is a picture of the true body, the bride of Christ that joyfully and eagerly prepares for the return of our Bridegroom from Heaven (Matthew 25:1-13; Ephesians 5:25-27; Revelation 19:7-10).
“The pure in heart have been “sprinkled from an evil conscience” and washed with the pure water of Christ (Hebrews 10:22). They have been cleansed from all sin by the blood of Christ (1 John 1:7). Only the pure in heart shall see God face to face (Matthew 5:8, Revelation 22:4), they are the very ones who are fully known by Him (1 Corinthians 13:12). These true disciples of Christ have made themselves ready and to her will be “granted that she be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the linen is the righteous of the saints”. And she is called into the marriage supper of the lamb (Revelation 19:7-9). Alleluia! The Lord continues to strip me of all filthiness. Job moments as He is testing my faith. Just as He did with Peter asking Him three times ‘do you love Me?’ John 21: 15:17. My family is now persecuting me and one by one I am having to walk away. The Lord says, ‘do you love Me? If everyone leaves will you still love Me? Where is your faith, in them or Me?’ I answer ‘Yes Lord I love You! Even though You slay me yet will I trust You’ (Job 13:15)” Karen Cochran
Jesus is getting ready to take His bride to His place of refuge – forever! Read Revelation 21 and check out the details.
The true Bride of Christ is washing the feet of their Bridegroom – they are poor in spirit, ever desperate for more of Christ, hearts filled with thanksgiving for His unfathomable mercy upon them (Titus 3:5-7).
“When the woman came to the Pharisees house with the alabaster box she washed Jesus’ feet with her tears, kissed, and anointed them with the ointment. Simon complained and said, doesn’t he know she is a sinner? Jesus said, this woman from the time I came in here has not stopped kissing my feet. Her sins, which are many, are forgiven, therefore she loves much (Luke 7:36-50).
This woman was deeply indebted to Jesus and knew He had forgiven her many sins. Her washing and kissing Jesus’ feet was an act of worship. Jesus said, this woman loves me much because she knows how much she is forgiven. She loved her Lord with all her heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37) and was extremely grateful for the mercy Jesus extended to her.” Karen Cochran

Who will be shut out of the eternal bridal chamber?
WHO are the hell bound “fearful” in Revelation 21:8?
“Fearful” here means cowardly. The “fearful” are all who decided not to make the absolute decision to put Jesus first – as their “FIRST love” and so refused to truly repent, live life on their own terms, refused to surrender, deny self, and take up the cross daily (Luke 9:23-24). Jesus wasn’t important enough to them to make the quality, absolute, non-negotiable decision to stop their life in this fleeting world and repent and surrender to Him. This accounts for over 90% of the people who claim to be Christians today, who are good church members. Let’s take a look:
“He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” Revelation 21:7-8
These same counterfeits show who they truly serve by their decisions and will have no excuse on that Day. They had decided to pay rent or mortgage monthly, and to pay all kinds of non-essentials, and yet refused to plant their feet and declare that Jesus Christ was King, LORD, and Master of their life in this world.
Jesus wasn’t kidding when He declared:
“He that is not with me IS against me.” Matthew 12:30
IMAGINE any sane man marrying a woman who isn’t absolutely enthralled in him, in him alone, above all other men. See Matthew 25:1-13.
Perhaps we all know or have known a couple who are absolutely enthralled with each other. Their lives are inseparably intertwined, permanently glued together. Their eyes glitter when they look at each other. My parents are 85 and 83, and this is the case.
Is this not the picture of Christ and His bride?
With this in mind, should we not pause to ponder why, just why would any sane person believe in vain that Christ, the Great Bridegroom of Heaven, would ever bring to His glorious eternal abode any person who hasn’t freely chosen to love Him supremely in this earthly life?
He simply would not and will not.
Is Christ our very “first love”? (Revelation 2:4-5)
It simply doesn’t matter the excuse one may use, the fact that a person will not lay it all down in repentance and commit to Christ, proves they don’t love Him. They love themselves. He sees it all. Nothing escapes His holy divine eyes! (Proverbs 15:3)
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:21-23
Wolves can be known in that they don’t get their prey in the Word for themselves (2 Timothy 2:15).
Going to be entertained on Sunday mornings as what some call “church” does not replace daily Bible reading and prayer and the cross (Luke 9:23-24; 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:17, etc.).
Anyone not in God’s Word and living a life of prayer every day as they seek His holy face fervently, has told the LORD that He is not important to them, and they will not make it (Matthew 25:1-13).
There is NO work, no-thing transpiring on the earth more important than the work of our LORD’s Gospel. Most of the other things are vying for your affections. Read Luke 21 and Colossians 3:1-4. JESUS is coming.
“When you focus on this World you will leave Jesus behind.
When you focus on Jesus you will leave this World behind.” Sam Lingerfeldt
The only way for you to walk in success is to begin your day laying the foundation in prayer and in His Word, with intimate moments with Him alone who holds your success in his hands (Joshua 1:8). Are you dwelling in the secret place of the Most High – OR are you building your life on sinking sand? (Psalms 91:1)
“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Peter 1:15-16
YOUR PRAYER: LORD, please make me holy as You are Holy. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Abiding
5 Loaves, 2 Fishes, and 12 Baskets Left Over [podcast]
“And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. 10 Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.” Galatians 2:9-10
It’s amazing how much God does with so little from us right and how He multiplies it! Remember this? How our unchanging LORD, when He’d multiplied and fed the multitudes with 5 loaves and 2 fishes? Then after He miraculously turned the 5 loaves and 2 fishes into enough food to feed 5,000, there were 12 loaves left over??? See Mark 6:37-44.
So that tells us, that reveals that as we give of ourselves – our energies and substance – that God is going to multiply it, in this life and more notably, in glory!
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Matthew 6:19-21
“Alleluia! All glory to our God who made heaven and earth! Praying everyday for the ministry and His fruitfulness to come forth. And will pray for these new believers who the Lord rescued out of the gates of hell. Praise His holy name!” Karen Cochran
Did Jesus come as a celebrity or servant? Read Philippians 2 each morning this week.
“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.” Matthew 5:42
“Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.” Luke 6:30
“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. 11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; 12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?” Proverbs 24:12
FEEDING THE POOR IN SPIRIT AND STOMACH: Because you care, you prayed, you gave….. Cenovio, a homeless man, was treated to the hearing of our LORD’s bless-ed Gospel message, a delicious hot meal, hot coffee, fresh water, and a JESUS tract. It was a super blessed time with this man. Thank God and you!
Would you like to pause and pray for Cenovio? | Mission Mexico
Of Jesus feeding the multitudes, one source notes:
“Jesus fed a large crowd on at least two occasions, most notably feeding 5,000 men plus women and children with five loaves and two fish, and later feeding 4,000 men plus women and children with seven loaves and a few fish. The miracles occurred when Jesus had compassion on the hungry crowds who had been following him, and the food multiplied supernaturally, leaving 12 baskets of leftovers in the first instance and seven in the second.”


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Abiding
10 Truths to Behold in Isaiah 41:10 [podcast]
“Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not
cast thee away. 10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen
thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold
thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:9-10
There are 10 truths to behold in Isaiah 41:10:
• “Thou art my servant”
• “I have chosen thee”
• “and not cast thee away”
• “Fear thou not”
• “I am with thee”
• “be not dismayed”
• “for I am thy God”
• “I will strengthen thee”
• “I will help thee”
• “I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
The soul that prospers is that one who clings to, trusts in and
relies upon Christ alone, day by day, walking ever nearer to
the soon coming Savior. He is with us and promises to “never
leave thee, nor forsake thee”—that is, for those who abide
with Christ (Hebrews 13:5).
1 Peter 1
“Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
Prayer: Dear LORD, thank You for helping me today, and
continuing the good work of salvation You began in me the
moment You saved me. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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Apostasy
The Goal of the Ungodly Eternal Security Teachers [podcast]
“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. 4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness (license to sin), and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.” Jude 3-4
“This is AWESOME! You got all over it. It really flowed. Excellent! In the delivery, your excitement and passion for this subject are unmistakable. How can ANYONE listen to this and not want to check out the Word of God for themselves?” Debbie L.
“Thy prophets (false leaders) have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered (exposed) thine iniquity (have not uncovered your sin), to turn away thy captivity (to get you set free from it); but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment (ultimate termination into hell).” Lamentations 2:14
COUNTERFEITS who hide behind their OSAS fairy tale HATE this biblical reality and are willing to call the LORD a liar in order to retain this heresy – “And he that overcometh, and KEEPETH my works UNTO THE END, to him will I give power over the nations:” (Revelation 2:26)
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