WG'S THOUGHTS

 Assurance: *produced by faith.   Eph.3: 12  In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.[KJV] 2 Timothy 1: 12  For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. *Assurance is made complete through hope. Hebrews 6: 11  And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 19  Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; [KJV] *Assurance is confirmed by love.    1 John 3: 14,19; 4:18 [KJV] 1 John 3: 14  We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 19  And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. 4: 18  There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear:

Roads Some roads are long and narrow, some roads have hills dangerously steep, some roads are short and wide, some roads have valleys very deep. All roads have a beginning; all roads have an end. but all roads are not our friend. The Bible speaks of two roads, one narrow and one wide, the wide road leads to destruction; it’s on this road, every ones journey begins. the other road, the straight and narrow, is where God wants you to be. This road is entered by knowing Jesus, our one true guide, you see. This road leads to Heaven, with Jesus by our side; when we reach Heaven, there with God, we will abide. Dear friend, on what road are you? If you are on the wide road, the road of despair, I pray, that you will call upon Jesus to detour you from there. ~ Winston Staples

HAND IN HAND Hand in hand with Jesus, walking down life’s road, sharing every burden, sharing every load. Hand in hand with Jesus, passing life’s test, enjoying His fellowship, being richly blessed. Hand in hand with Jesus, He will safely lead, soothing every heartache, meeting every need. Hand in hand with Jesus, through death’s door we will safely go, to stand around God’s throne, no greater happiness will ever be known. ~ Winston Staples

  This morning when I awoke the pain in my left hip was so severe I wanted to cry. but when I looked out my window and seen the beautiful sunny sky and heard the little birds singing from their little birdie hearts joyful tweets to their creator my heart began to fill with joy and whistle a joyful tune. So let us learn from the birds and sing to our creator joyful songs of thanks and praise. This morning I am taking some tie to look in my King James Bible some verses about joy beginning with Job. We all know the story of Job and the pain and suffering he went through when he lost family, friends all possessions and health to the point he pleaded to die. No matter how bad it got he still had faith in his God and kept in contact with Him. Job 41:22 tells us that finally his sorrow was turned into joy. Psalm 16: 11  Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.[In the presence of God is the fulness of joy.] Psalm

100  Make a joyful noise unto the  Lord , all ye lands. 2  Serve the  Lord  with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3  Know ye that the  Lord  he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4  Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 5  For the  Lord  is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

I remember a few years back, I would start the old Four wheeler, and make sure the chain was oiled, and tension was right on track. Out the old woods road I would go, about a mile back or so, where the red pine did grow; I'd sit beside the babbling brook, and meditate on my favourite psalms, and pray to God the Father, that His will would be done! ~Winston Staples