Inspiration

THE LORD'S SUPPER

 

 

Hi Everyone:

 

1^st Corinthians 11:24 "and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." Jesus also gave this command regarding His shed blood.

 

The Lord 's Supper is an expression of worship and an opportunity for us to remember why He came to earth and what he accomplished while He was here.

 

I spent many years attending services in a Plymouth Brethren group and, in my opinion they have the best way of expressing this particular celebration. They gather together each week (believers only), without a leader (the Holy Spirit is present) and anyone who has something to contribute to the celebration for the benefit of the group stands and speaks. It is a wonderful experience and very personal (with Him). At an appropriate time during the meeting someone passes the bread and wine (grape juice), thereby expressing the wishes of our Lord and Savior.

 

As you can appreciate we can learn so much by:

 

Reading the Bible, Nick                                                                                                Number 406

Inspiration

THE BELIEVER'S FREEDOM

 

 

Hi Everyone:

 

1^st Corinthians 10:24" " Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others." Doesn't this fit right in with Jesus' second commandment to 'love others as you would yourself?" What a world this would be if we all considered other's needs over ours.

 

That day is coming for all believer's when we enter Heaven; It will be a utopian paradise and He'll be there for our worship and praise. Until then we can rest in the knowledge of His presence and care.

 

Psalm 139:16 is such a wonderful expression of God's grace for each of us: "…your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." He knew us, He knows us and we are His forever. If you have a personal relationship with Jesus, you can rest in the peace of knowing your name is in the Book of Life. You can have a personal relation with Him and the Way is by reading His Word and accept His invitation.

Inspiration

I BECAME LIKE ONE

 

 

Hi Everyone:

 

1^st Corinthians 9:21 "To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law." As Paul's sole purpose was to win souls for Christ he adapted himself to circumstance, yet never foregoing his commitment to Jesus; 'but am under Christ's law.'

 

One might suggest Paul lived under the restraints of the Old Testament law, based on this passage, but I believe that isn't the case. Paul knew very well that the law could not save anyone; he was merely trying to accommodate the situation so as to effectively deliver the Good News to those in need; brilliant I'd say.

 

To assume any religion can lead one to Jesus Christ can be a huge mistake, to avoid the consequences it is in the best interests of everyone to:

 

Read the Bible to discover the truth and know for sure, Nick                                           Number 404

Inspiration

  ONE GOD

 

Hi Everyone:

 

1^st Corinthians 8:6 "yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live."

 

As Paul says, 'not everyone knows this.' This chapter discusses food that is sacrificed to idols, however I believe the point he is making can be applied to other facets of life, which is, we should not engage in things that are questionable and might cause weaker brothers to stumble.

 

The Trinity is a mystery and only those who know the one true God accept and understand it. The question here is how to know God, therefore be able to love Him like He loves us. All we need do is hear the words of our Savior, Jesus Christ who in John 14:6 says, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

 

That's all there is my friends, one God, one Savior. How do I know? The Bible tells me so; in faith I accept it.

 

Read the Bible and with your minds 'ear' He will tell you too, Nick                                   Number 403