To: Pastors, Church Leaders, and other readers around the world!
From: John Ruotsala, “Your Foreign Mission Administrator”
Please note: You can find this article at www.themissionsite.com scroll down the home page and notice Administrators Blog on the left side. Click and you have it. Please let me know if it would be helpful to have this in your language, as I am able to translate it into several languages
God’s Peace! Since this article is quite long, I will not make further comments this week. This will help you all get to know us American Christians more. It is about our Thanksgiving beginnings and blessings! This article was republished recently by Pastor Orval Wirkkala.
A TWOFOLD HERITAGE (by ALCA Pastor Alvin Holmgren)
"The ravages of winter took a heavy toll on the newly-formed pilgrim colony in New England. The first winter was severe and they were ill-prepared for it. The long ocean voyage of more than two months had been taxing. Some of their number died enroute, and the lack of proper diet had weakened many others. It had been the middle of November 1620 when land was sighted at the tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. After exploring the coast along Massachusetts bay, the Pilgrims chose Plymouth as their site for their colony. By the time the Mayflower dropped anchor in the harbor at Plymouth, it was December. By the end of March their number of 102 had been reduced to only 51, and almost half of them were children. Only 20 men and 8 women had lived through that dreadful winter. In spite of the rigors of this first winter in the new land, not one of the remaining pilgrims chose to return to England when the Mayflower sailed again for England in early April. Before long, their leader Governor John Carver also died. The pilgrims elected William Bradford as governor. Although he was only 31 years old, Governor Bradford proved to be a good leader and was elected governor 30 times.Even though some of the natives were as inhospitable as the first winter, in time the pilgrims developed a friendship with them. When the harvest was over that year, for the first time since they came to America, the pilgrims had all the food they needed. They had ample wood cut for their fires, and their house were readied for winter.Governor Bradford declared it was time for "thanksgiving," A feast was prepared and the Indian friends were invited to join the pilgrims for this festive occasion. God was to be thanked for sparing their lives, for their freedom in this new land, for the abundance of the harvest, and for their Indian friends. As so began our day of national thanksgiving.We, today, can learn anew from the pilgrim forefathers. They knew that their very lives depended upon the blessing of the Almighty God, and they were not forgetful in acknowledging this. Our nation and its people have traveled far from this first "Thanksgiving Day" in 1621.But have we traveled in the right direction? Have we, as a people, been mindful of this early example?It is important that we as Christians walk the pathway of thankfulness. God is good and sends countless blessings upon the earth. Jesus explained the goodness of God by that our Father in heaven makes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust KJV Matthew 5:45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.May we not be forgetful to return thanks to God, who is the source of our many blessings. We need to be grateful for this good land in which we live, and also to share in the responsibility to pray for kings and for all that are in authority. KJV 1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; KJV 1 Timothy 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Our national heritage is a great blessing, but it is second in importance in comparison with our Christian heritage. Harvest was the time of the pilgrims' thanksgiving. We join in thanking God for his promise that while the earth remains, seedtime and harvest will not cease. KJV Genesis 8:22 While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. (Genesis 8:22) But we also look to a greater harvest--the harvest of souls. This harvest is the primary purpose for living and should be the goal of our lives.KJV Matthew 9:37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;KJV Matthew 9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.Today we are still surrounded by a cloud of witnesses of which we read in the book of Hebrews, chapters 11 and 12: 29 By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as if on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned.30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days.31 By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies.32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets-33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight.35 Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life.36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two,1 they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated-38 of whom the world was not worthy- wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.39 And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised,40 since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.ESV Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.They have passed this way before us. We are urged to remember them, for they have spoken to us, the Word of God, and we are encouraged to follow their faith, mindful of the end of their lives.KJV Hebrews 13:7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. Original: Remember those who have led you, who have taught you the Word of God, observe, reflect upon the results of their lives and imitate their example of faith.""Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today and forever. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise unto God continually, that it, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his name. (Hebrews 13:8, 15)Pastor Alvin C. Holmgren Reprinted from 1984
May God Truly Bless Your day and week!
In Christ, John Ruotsala
Your Foreign Mission Administrator (Please see below also)
Business Section: Starting soon! Additional sermons on Skype!
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Also, if you would like to get on our mailing list for our Christian Monthly, please provide me with your physical address. I could also give you the website where you could read it at. You can get to it also through our website, www.themissionsite.com Feel free to visit here often as well.
"Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price." Isaiah 55:1
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
God's Natural Pictures!
To: Pastors, Church Leaders, and other readers around the world!
From: John Ruotsala, “Your Foreign Mission Administrator”
Please note: You can find this article at http://www.themissionsite.com/ scroll down the home page and notice Administrators Blog on the left side. Click and you have it. Please let me know if it would be helpful to have this in your language, as I am able to translate it into several languages
God’s Peace!
Greeting from New Hampshire USA! Our weather had cooled down quite a lot in the last few days. Winter is right around the corner.
From: John Ruotsala, “Your Foreign Mission Administrator”
Please note: You can find this article at http://www.themissionsite.com/ scroll down the home page and notice Administrators Blog on the left side. Click and you have it. Please let me know if it would be helpful to have this in your language, as I am able to translate it into several languages
God’s Peace!
Greeting from New Hampshire USA! Our weather had cooled down quite a lot in the last few days. Winter is right around the corner.
The leaves have withered and fallen off the trees. I often like to see the comparisons between the natural and the spiritual. Maybe the reason for this is that our God is great, almighty and powerful, but I know that his desire is that we would be saved. He created us, and does not want to lose us. He loves us! Therefore he gives us little pictures along the way in life so we can get glimpses of what his salvation plan and the wonderful eternal life that awaits us.
I had some trouble fitting the pictures of how the leaves falling off the trees fits in with the picture of salvation. Then one day this portion of the scriptures was opened up for me to see. It is in Psalm 1:3-4 (KJV)
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
See, it is only the ungodly that are pictured by the leaves falling. The believer lives forever! It is so amazing how there is an answer to all our questions in scriptures if we would but just look and study! God wants us to be sure of our salvation that HE has provided through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
I will share one more word picture that helps me. I know many of you have never seen snow, but I am sure you all know what it is. When it snows in our area, sometimes the snow becomes very deep. When snow is deep, no matter how your yard looks in the summertime, whether it is a very nice lawn or an unfinished one, with the snow they all look alike. They all look beautiful. Think of the snow as the pure white covering offered to us by the precious atoning work of our Lord Jesus Christ. Scripture says that when we are covered by his blood we are pure white. No matter what we were, what we have done in the past, when we are covered by His blood, we are perfect! Isaiah 1:18 (KJV)
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Just like the yards of both the rich and poor people in our area. They both look perfect under so much white snow.
What a special Grace that God give us when he allow us simple pictures to see his Almighty hand working all around us every day. Stop and Be still and know the HE is God! Our God wants each to be saved!
If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: Isaiah 1:19 (KJV)
His promises are sure for each of us today!
May God Truly Bless Your day and week!
In Christ, John Ruotsala
Your Foreign Mission Administrator (Please see below also)
Business Section:
Please provide me with a cell phone number that can be used for these sermons. Also, please let me know the best time of the month to have your special service. We will try our best to have services at least one time per month for all parties interested, as long as the technology works and the funding is sufficient.
Also, if you would like to get on our mailing list for our Christian Monthly, please provide me with your physical address. I could also give you the website where you could read it at. You can get to it also through our website, http://www.themissionsite.com/ Feel free to visit here often as well.
I had some trouble fitting the pictures of how the leaves falling off the trees fits in with the picture of salvation. Then one day this portion of the scriptures was opened up for me to see. It is in Psalm 1:3-4 (KJV)
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
See, it is only the ungodly that are pictured by the leaves falling. The believer lives forever! It is so amazing how there is an answer to all our questions in scriptures if we would but just look and study! God wants us to be sure of our salvation that HE has provided through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
I will share one more word picture that helps me. I know many of you have never seen snow, but I am sure you all know what it is. When it snows in our area, sometimes the snow becomes very deep. When snow is deep, no matter how your yard looks in the summertime, whether it is a very nice lawn or an unfinished one, with the snow they all look alike. They all look beautiful. Think of the snow as the pure white covering offered to us by the precious atoning work of our Lord Jesus Christ. Scripture says that when we are covered by his blood we are pure white. No matter what we were, what we have done in the past, when we are covered by His blood, we are perfect! Isaiah 1:18 (KJV)
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Just like the yards of both the rich and poor people in our area. They both look perfect under so much white snow.
What a special Grace that God give us when he allow us simple pictures to see his Almighty hand working all around us every day. Stop and Be still and know the HE is God! Our God wants each to be saved!
If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: Isaiah 1:19 (KJV)
His promises are sure for each of us today!
May God Truly Bless Your day and week!
In Christ, John Ruotsala
Your Foreign Mission Administrator (Please see below also)
Business Section:
Please provide me with a cell phone number that can be used for these sermons. Also, please let me know the best time of the month to have your special service. We will try our best to have services at least one time per month for all parties interested, as long as the technology works and the funding is sufficient.
Also, if you would like to get on our mailing list for our Christian Monthly, please provide me with your physical address. I could also give you the website where you could read it at. You can get to it also through our website, http://www.themissionsite.com/ Feel free to visit here often as well.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Gratitude! Thanksgiving!
To: Pastors, Church Leaders, and other readers around the world!
From: John Ruotsala, “Your Foreign Mission Administrator”
Please let me know if it would be helpful to have this in your language, as I am able to translate it into several languages
From: John Ruotsala, “Your Foreign Mission Administrator”
Please let me know if it would be helpful to have this in your language, as I am able to translate it into several languages
God’s Peace!
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. John 1:9 (KJV) Jesus is that light! Some men have neglected the Light and rejected it. The light has gone out! Oh that it could be rekindled, and re ignited in the hearts of men! Thank the Lord that the day of Grace is still with us, and we pray that this Light will shine brightly so that men will be drawn unto Him, Jesus Christ our Savior!
This month our nation celebrates the Thanksgiving Holiday. Each year on a certain day, (the 4th Thursday every November), we stop and give the Lord thanks for all He gives, IS, and allows us to be! The message below reflects this!
Our message today will be by Pastor Rod Johnson of Laurium, Michigan, USA.
Gratitude!
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Annually as a nation we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving. The importance of this holiday cannot be overestimated. We as humans, because of our sin nature, seem to spend more time and energy dealing with the negative aspects of life. Complaining about the government, the ‘next-door-neighbor’, the lack of money, too many bills, our ill health, we have, our spouse’s shortcomings, and on and on it goes…
We somehow think that everything should always ‘come-up-roses’ for us and that troubles should always flee away. However, the reality of life is that which Job experienced, “Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. Job 14:1. When we keep this in mind, we will be joyful when we have good days and thank God for them. People who have been in bondage, either spiritual or physical, rejoice in their freedom. Those who do not have enough to eat rejoice in having food to eat regardless of the quality of it. Those who are seriously ill rejoice when they feel well again.
Above all if we are burdened with the guilt of sin, we rejoice in the blessed assurance of the forgiveness of sins, thanking God for our Savior Jesus Christ our Redeemer. It is a simple thing to say “Thank You” for a blessing of some sort, whether a gift from man or a gift from God. However, a true sense of gratitude is more that a momentary giving thanks. Giving thanks is more than a quick prayer or word of grace before meals. It is an overall continual _expression in life of praising God for His mercy, love and grace. When we so live, our attitude in life and is a blessing to others, thereby serving both them and God!
Gratitude is: A moment-by-moment heartfelt gratitude to God for life and all that it contains. It is an appreciation of life in body and soul, the gift of God in Christ Jesus of the forgiveness of sins, the gift of faith to believe it, and the promise of eternal life. Therefore it is written, “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” The emphasis here is “In every thing” and “in Christ Jesus”, whether we consider it good of bad. Knowing the Hand of God is upon us and that His promise is that “All things work together for good to those who love God”! How could it be wrong? This is what FAITH accomplishes in us and why the Lord teaches us to be grateful and GIVE HIM THANKS!
Serving the Lord with Thanksgiving,
Thanking Him for Jesus,
In the Peace of the Lord,
Pastor Rod
May God Truly Bless Your day and week!
In Christ, John Ruotsala
Your Foreign Mission Administrator (Please see below also)
Business Section: Starting soon! Additional sermons on Skype!
Please provide me with a cell phone number that can be used for these sermons. Also, please let me know the best time of the month to have your special service. We will try our best to have services at least one time per month for all parties interested, as long as the technology works and the funding is sufficient.
Also, if you would like to get on our mailing list for our Christian Monthly, please provide me with your physical address. I could also give you the website where you could read it at. You can get to it also through our website, www.themissionsite.com Feel free to visit here often as well.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Translation available
Please let me know if you would like messages posted here in your first language. I am able to translate into several languages so that you are able to read the aritcles more easily! The note posted below is in Telegu. Just email me at jthree16@comcast.net and I will try to arrange this for you! In Christ! John
తో చ్రిస్తిఅంస్ ఇన్ ఇండియా!
తో ఔర్ ఫ్రెండ్స్ ఇన్ ఇండియా! గ్రీటింగ్స్ ఇన్ ది నేమ్ అఫ్ ఔర్ లార్డ్ జీసస్ క్రైస్ట్! దోఎస్ థిస్ వర్క్ ఔట్ గుడ్ ఫర్ యు? ఐ విల్ టైపు ఇన్ తెలేగు ఈఫ్ ఇట్ విల్ బె తో యౌర్ అద్వంతగే! ప్లీజ్ లేట్ మే క్నౌ బి ఏమైలింగ్ @కంకాస్ట్.నెట్ ఐ డో నాట్ క్నౌ యౌర్ లాంగ్వేజ్, బట్ ది కంప్యూటర్ త్రన్స్లతెస్ ఫర్ మే. ప్లీజ్ బె ఇన్ టచ్! ఇన్ క్రైస్ట్! జాన్ రుతోసల
This Blogger recieved this message from India.
Dear John Routsala
" Greetings to you in the name above all names "
We are so blessed to receive your encouraging messages which are so much blessing to all our congregations . Thank you so very much for the blessed time you take to pass on the messages. we are so thankful to you for giving us the opportunity to share your blessed messages in all the villages we go through . we are so glad to testify that we see many hardened hearts receiving HIM as their Lord and savior.
ps: i request you to keep in your prayers as our Lord Almighty put in us the thought to share the blessed messages you forward to us via FM broadcasting or via TV so that we may reach many more unsaved/ unreached souls through broad casting.
please pray for our small ministry working in the rural part in India. AS there are many yet reached villages where the Word of God is to be reached. please encourage us in this precious assignment to share His gospel in the yet reached villages .
await to your gracious reply and your prayerful answer regarding to the request .
Thank you
yours in His service,
Sis Evangeline AShok
INDIA
Dear John Routsala
" Greetings to you in the name above all names "
We are so blessed to receive your encouraging messages which are so much blessing to all our congregations . Thank you so very much for the blessed time you take to pass on the messages. we are so thankful to you for giving us the opportunity to share your blessed messages in all the villages we go through . we are so glad to testify that we see many hardened hearts receiving HIM as their Lord and savior.
ps: i request you to keep in your prayers as our Lord Almighty put in us the thought to share the blessed messages you forward to us via FM broadcasting or via TV so that we may reach many more unsaved/ unreached souls through broad casting.
please pray for our small ministry working in the rural part in India. AS there are many yet reached villages where the Word of God is to be reached. please encourage us in this precious assignment to share His gospel in the yet reached villages .
await to your gracious reply and your prayerful answer regarding to the request .
Thank you
yours in His service,
Sis Evangeline AShok
INDIA
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
అద్మినిస్త్రతొర్'స Blog
To: Pastors, Church Leaders, and other readers around the world!
From: John Ruotsala, “Your Foreign Mission Administrator”
God’s Peace!
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
These words of our Lord are on my heart and mind this morning as I write this letter. So many portions of scripture assure us that the Lord is in control of our lives. Even today as the USA has the presidential elections, we know that the Lord is in control. He is watching over us and the whole world. We as individuals may not get our own way at the moment, but we know according to scripture… And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (KJV)
We have such an Almighty God in control! Even though we have setbacks in this life, there is such a bright beacon of hope waiting for those that love God. This life may be racked with pain and sorry, but eternity is forever. This life is at best up to 100 years long or so. This is just a flash compared to eternity! Imagine dear reader, Glory in Heaven forever! No sorry, no sadness, no pain there, only joy and gladness! We cannot even compare. In our best imaginations, we cannot know how wonderful heaven will be because it will be so much better than we can picture!
So now when we look at the country we live in, remember the words of our Lord:
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chron. 7:14 (KJV) As the USA turns more and more away from God, as the Children of God did in the old testament so many times, we have this promise to trust, that He will forgive them if they repent. Pray this for each of your countries. If the people would repent and believe the Gospel, and live according to HIS WORD, they will be blessed. Pray this also for the USA, which has been drifting further away from God for many years now. The Lord has blessed the USA so much in the past, because the people believed in Him. As they turn away from God they become hardened and cannot see God and His Promises clearly anymore.
So dear pastors and dear Christians everywhere, do not weary! Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 2 Tim. 4:2 (KJV)
The Lord Jesus Christ came for all, even our leaders that do not trust and believe in him. This is why the believer is here on this sinful earth still during this time of grace. To spread the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ! In Romans 10:14 is says: 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?
The Gospel of Luke says in Ch.24 v47: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
This is the glorious Gospel that must be preached for all to hear! Call out dear Christian, be a watchman on the tower! Blow the trumpet! Thousands are dying each day. Oh, that they could hear, repent, and believe according to scriptures, that all their sins are forgiven by and through the Name and precious shed blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The perfect atoning work that HE has done! He died on the cross for me! He died on the cross for you! He died on the cross for all! He has conquered all. He has won the VICTORY over death, hell, and the power of the devil. He is ALIVE! He arose on the third day! He ascended into heaven! He LIVES! Oh that we could all be even more aware of the fact that we worship a LIVING GOD! The LIVING GOD is in control of all things! What a comfort for the believer today!
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. Jude 1:24-25 (KJV)
May God Truly Bless Your day and week!
In Christ, John Ruotsala
Your Foreign Mission Administrator (Please see below also)
Business Section: Starting soon! Additional sermons on Skype!
Please provide me with a cell phone number that can be used for these sermons. Also, please let me know the best time of the month to have your special service. We will try our best to have services at least one time per month for all parties interested, as long as the technology works and the funding is sufficient.
Also, if you would like to get on our mailing list for our Christian Monthly, please provide me with your physical address. I could also give you the website where you could read it at. You can get to it also through our website, www.themissionsite.com Feel free to visit here often as well.
From: John Ruotsala, “Your Foreign Mission Administrator”
God’s Peace!
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
These words of our Lord are on my heart and mind this morning as I write this letter. So many portions of scripture assure us that the Lord is in control of our lives. Even today as the USA has the presidential elections, we know that the Lord is in control. He is watching over us and the whole world. We as individuals may not get our own way at the moment, but we know according to scripture… And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (KJV)
We have such an Almighty God in control! Even though we have setbacks in this life, there is such a bright beacon of hope waiting for those that love God. This life may be racked with pain and sorry, but eternity is forever. This life is at best up to 100 years long or so. This is just a flash compared to eternity! Imagine dear reader, Glory in Heaven forever! No sorry, no sadness, no pain there, only joy and gladness! We cannot even compare. In our best imaginations, we cannot know how wonderful heaven will be because it will be so much better than we can picture!
So now when we look at the country we live in, remember the words of our Lord:
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chron. 7:14 (KJV) As the USA turns more and more away from God, as the Children of God did in the old testament so many times, we have this promise to trust, that He will forgive them if they repent. Pray this for each of your countries. If the people would repent and believe the Gospel, and live according to HIS WORD, they will be blessed. Pray this also for the USA, which has been drifting further away from God for many years now. The Lord has blessed the USA so much in the past, because the people believed in Him. As they turn away from God they become hardened and cannot see God and His Promises clearly anymore.
So dear pastors and dear Christians everywhere, do not weary! Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 2 Tim. 4:2 (KJV)
The Lord Jesus Christ came for all, even our leaders that do not trust and believe in him. This is why the believer is here on this sinful earth still during this time of grace. To spread the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ! In Romans 10:14 is says: 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?
The Gospel of Luke says in Ch.24 v47: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
This is the glorious Gospel that must be preached for all to hear! Call out dear Christian, be a watchman on the tower! Blow the trumpet! Thousands are dying each day. Oh, that they could hear, repent, and believe according to scriptures, that all their sins are forgiven by and through the Name and precious shed blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The perfect atoning work that HE has done! He died on the cross for me! He died on the cross for you! He died on the cross for all! He has conquered all. He has won the VICTORY over death, hell, and the power of the devil. He is ALIVE! He arose on the third day! He ascended into heaven! He LIVES! Oh that we could all be even more aware of the fact that we worship a LIVING GOD! The LIVING GOD is in control of all things! What a comfort for the believer today!
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. Jude 1:24-25 (KJV)
May God Truly Bless Your day and week!
In Christ, John Ruotsala
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