THIS IS THE DAY...

"THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HATH MADE

LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT" 

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     As I ponder on the above quote from Scripture, we are told by example from the author of the text; this new day is a gift from GOD and we  should want to rejoice and be glad  to be here for a new day.  We are also warned  in the Holy Bible that our days are numbered;  we have a obvious end to our time here in this life, we will die. 

     We don't know what will happen, we can't tell or pre-view our futures.  EXCEPT!!!  For the Christian, Scripture gives us prophecy (foretelling of future events).  Ezekiel, Daniel, Isaiah, Luke, John, Mark, Matthew... and many of the books of the Holy Bible gives clues and statements of future events; some of which have come true and some are yet to be revealed...

  

     To bring this into focus, considering the opening quote; we can rejoice and be glad in the current day even though it may be filled with all different happenings experienced by those around the world.

It could be that we're in a war, being robbed or mugged, getting married, burying a loved one, facing surgery, on a peaceful walk in the woods, or just about to die!  The reason we can rejoice and be

glad is the LORD JESUS CHRIST has our day in his hands, GOD is still in control, no matter

what circumstances we find ourselves in...even the moments before we pass from this life.

EVEN OUR LAST  DAY WE CAN BE THANKFUL AND REJOICE AND BE GLAD

IN JESUS IS OUR DAYS, OUR LIVES, OUR HOPES... Peace to all who read...

   

may I add this link for those who want to hear a video message...

http://youtu.be/GGhnVo4gWBQ

     



A New Chapter

"A long ago dream now realized!"

At my mid-life age of 52+ years I look back now and see all the time that has passed me by.  As

I recall, my life's work was to be a Pastor, just like my Uncle Arthur, other clergy in farther

generations back,  though it was not meant to be- or so I thought!

     Without going into drudges and boring details, my life's journey took other paths that

down right justify the need of a Savior from sin, "my sin" and the being "born-again" experience

 of GOD Almighty, our Lord as true as I type these words.  I remember many times that Jesus

wasn't as real to me as I had seen in other's lives... yet going through the motions, or rights

of passage that gives our life those milestones that makeup a person's "life".

I mentioned "my sin"; you might think, this guy is a pastor and he "sins"?  "For all have sinned

and fall short of the glory of GOD".  Yes, even pastors sin, maybe not purposely, but we sin

just the same.  If you haven't figured it out; I am an Ordained Minister..." my long ago dream now

realized".

 It is with a deep joy in my soul, thankfulness and kneeling before my GOD, very humbled to

be among the ranks of the many clergy in this country and the entire world.  To be "Called"

into the Ministry, the work of the Church, and the shepherding of souls are almost over-

whelming in my heart and soul; though through the help of my Lord Jesus Christ, I solemnly

endeavor to do as the Lord has "called" me to do, by his Grace and Mercy His Will be done. Amen