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Romans 5:17

For if by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. As we look at this scripture we see the power involved to change the world. By the trespass of one man, and by the abundant provision of grace of one man.

God had bestowed all His beauty and glory upon that one garden. Everything a man could want and need was there. You can have all of it, except that one tree, don’t go there God said. you see ,the trespass was already there with them ,but it was to be avoided. So the battle was on, much like todays struggles and challenges .As that forbidden fruit began to take shape and ripen, the look to the eye became very pleasurable.The serpent saw Adam and Eves weakness and began digging in his bag of deceit and lies. We as Christians know the snares before us and must be avoided. But like a bug drawn toward that bug zapper ,we start looking and veering towards what God proclaims, "Thou shalt not”  That one place looked so pleasant and innocent, "we surely won’t die" "But by one man’s trespass, death reigned through him "No, Don’t Eat That Fruit Adam! CHOMP, and sin entered in and the world changed .A barrier had been put up between us and our Creator. And for thousands of years, man needed a way back to God.

Thank the Lord for a manger in Bethlehem.  For the Word said 'how much more" With the birth of Christ, our provision, our way back, our Salvation had come Glory.as Jesus grew our gift of righteousness reigned in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. The one who was given all power in Heaven and earth. Our redeemer was here!

As He was beaten and spit on, I was on His mind. With a crown of thorns mashed down on His head, the blood began to flow. One man on a cross: as the veil was torn in half, the world was changing. The blood flowing down Calvary was my provision from one man for me to be saved from a lost and dying world.

Romans chapter 6 says ,"my old evil desires were nailed to the cross with Him" By being baptized in Jesus Name my old sins have died out through His blood shed on that cross. One man, my great God and Savior, changed my life forever. Sin no longer need be your master. Allow God's mercy and grace to set you free. Let’s get back to the master and be won by One.

Reverend Jeff White

How Far Can You See?

Without getting too technical, science has determined that the human eye looking straight ahead on a flat surface can see 2.9 miles ahead. For the eye that is a good stretch. In a car going 60 miles an hour that’s about 3 minutes.

Some jobs that you get into may seem like they will take a long time but once you get into it they go by quickly. I Corinthians 7:29 says that time is short. Many of the things that we do every day take up a lot of our time. We often get into a routine. Routines can be good, but some can hinder our eyesight. We just see the project at hand or move quickly on to the next task. Our vision can become limited. We often lose sight of the big picture.

As a Holy Ghost filled believer, I know God indwells me and goes with me. He said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” I also know that without a vision people perish. Life can deal us some hard knocks sometimes. Our heads get turned, the bruise turns purple then green, and we are ready to quit. We lose sight of the goal. Let me say it again: Time is short!

If there are objects in the way, our eye can’t see the full 2.9 miles ahead. When the lust of the eye and the pride of life get ahead of Jesus, our vision of heaven becomes cloudy. Peter was walking on the water until he turned and saw the waves. When Jesus asked the blind beggar what he wanted, he answered back that he receive his sight.

There is nothing like having clear, unimpeded eyesight with a vision toward heaven. The Bible says that if the blind lead the blind, they shall fall into a ditch. Time is short. We can’t spend what time is left just looking around. Let me just finally say, look up for your redemption draweth nigh. Heaven gets closer every day.

The Power of Heat

Job 24:19—“Drought and heat consume the snow waters.”

If you are one of those people who enjoy winter, 2014 was your year! Nice and cold and plenty of snow!  For me, snow gives the earth  a peaceful look. But, as you know, when the temperature gets above freezing, the snow melts away. The Scripture says that “Drought and heat consume the snow waters.”

There is something powerful about heat. Snow will pack hard enough for sledding and sleigh riding, yet the heat can melt it down to nothing. You know when the heat shows up. You feel different. You might even need some cool water.

Read Genesis 18:1. The Lord appeared at their tent in the heat of the day. When God shows up in your life, the temperature changes, you feel warmer, you feel warmer and energized! Those cold snowy feelings begin to melt away.

With the bright light of the SON shining on you, your life is brighter. No longer are you having to scrape away the snow, rather you are singing like a song bird. Spring has sprung. Life has budded again. You feel warm and revived. I’m ready to cuddle up with Jesus and let his heat melt my heart and the coldness in my life.

Joy Unspeakable

Nehemiah 8:10 "...for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

As we roll upon the holidays again, and this is my last blog for this year, let me touch on the joy that belongs to a child of God each day, and why this season is a great time to reflect.

Scripture says the joy. What joy? Knowing Jesus as Savior and Friend and the revelation of the Mighty God in Jesus. He's the you can and should go to every day. Now, that's real joy! And that joy of the Lord becomes your strength. Having the Holy Ghost is joy unspeakable and full of glory.

As we come into this time of year, we reflect back to the time that the joy was born in a manger. He grew, and did great works, was rejected, died on a cross, and rose on that Easter morning. He gave and is still giving out the gift of the Holy Ghost so we would know that the joy lives inside of us. We have been given power to overcome the obstacles of life, and the joy of the Lord even in the worst day.

As we sit down at Thanksgiving with family and friends, remember our lives are not perfect; but we are blessed of God. And while shopping for the perfect gift this season, remember that one true gift was found lying in a manger.

Some folks search their entire life looking for some joy. Most look high and low not realizing the joy is right before their eyes. Repent, be baptized in Jesus Name, and receiving the Holy Ghost; that joy will come flowing in like a river of living water. It is the joy that will become your strength.

In Matthew 2:2, the wise man asked, "Where is he that is born King of the Jews?" Reflect on where God has brought you from and what He has given you. And as folks start looking for Jesus this season, show them the real joy. Tell them you are a child of the King. Let them see that the joy of the Lord is your strength.

The Power Is Hanging Up And Ready

2 Chronicles 23:9  Moreover Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God. 

Wow! How powerful is this scripture? The priests gave shields to deflect whatever evil would try to penetrate their lives and spears so they could move forward and attack. They didn't have to look far as King David's arsenal was hanging right in the House of God - Powerful! God has put all we need, to be a successful child of God, in the church. He has placed pastors in a place of authority to feed the flock and pass out the weapons that we need to make it to Heaven and to win lost souls. We defend this truth while we also have an offense that shares the Love of Christ.  "...hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: (1 Corinthians 1:28)". The Lord allows us to gather our armour in His house and bring down things to nought that are.

Acts 10:38 tells us Jesus, with the Holy Ghost and power, went about doing good. If we will allow the Holy Ghost to lead and guide us, with the tools provided, we can win souls to Christ. He said we would receive power, the same power of Christ, when we receive the Holy Ghost. Matthew 9:37, "...The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;"

People wants this truth! The world is crying out for help. Could it be we just haven't picked up what is hanging in the church; they are waiting on a willing vessel to pick them up, and "go ye therefore"? The harvest is ready, but are we? Help all of us to us what God , in His mercy, has given to the church. He does supply our every need!

Reverend Jeff White

Sure Is Hot These Days

Isaiah 4:6  "And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat,..."

As we are now into July, the summertime heat can be overpowering some days. So much so that it changes our activity as we search for ways to stay cool. We act differently because we are hot. Even in today's language when a person likes something they say how hot it is. Temperatures just this week, out west, have soared to right at 120 degrees. Now that's hot! And sadly in the heat of the battle, 19 firefighters lost their lives, in Arizona, protecting and serving as the hot fires shifted on them and they had no where to go. On a lighter note, the Miami Heat just won another NBA title causing the rest of the league to take notice of the Heat. Some crimes committed have been done in the heat of the moment.

It's for sure we need controlled heat in our lives to survive. But too much heat or out of control heat can be devastating to us. "Can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." Ever heard that one?

Our scripture says, "...there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow..." The church, today, offers a place of refuge, a refreshing, to all those who are hot and bothered and need a nice cool drink of water. Jesus will cover you from the heat of this world.

If you read 2 Peter 3:10, you will find the Word says, "...the elements shall melt with fervent heat,..." That's pretty intense heat! Someday soon, the earth and its works shall be burned up.

I'm thankful for a God who offers His church protection in the heat of the moment. There is an eternal hell fire with unbearable heat where there is no way out; tormented forever! But God, in His mercy tells of a heaven with no more pain, sorrow or sickness. Eternity with Jesus! Glory!

As Moses pitched the Tabernacle of the Congregation, everyone which sought the Lord went into that tabernacle. God has made a way of escape from the heat of the day; a refuge, a shadow for all who will seek after Him.

Solomon, who was given more wisdom than anyone, said, "I sat down under His shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste." Come and see His goodness and get in out of the heat!

In The Line of Battle

Deuteronomy 2:24 KJV  Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle.

As you read Deuteronomy 2:24, God's word once again jumps out at us and inspires our faith. We first read and understand that we are on a journey every day of our lives. We walk this highway of Holiness believing that this road will lead us to the Promised Land. As we read on, the Word tells us to rise up and pass over. It's only by the help of the Lord that we will have enough strength and courage to continue on our journey. With our hand in His hand and Him leading the way, we can begin to possess the land. The last part of verse 24 says we will contend with the king of the land in battle. There is much opposition in today's world to try to keep a child of God from receiving what God has for them. So, the battle is on!

I was thinking about a battle. Anything worth having will have its challenge. As we close in on Memorial Day, let's take some time and remember the veterans who gave so much to all so we can have freedoms and be blessed in such a great country. The battles they won for us came with such a great price and we honor you!

Most days are ready and waiting with a battle with your name attached to it. Though some may be physical, most battles are fought in out minds, a spiritual conflict. This is where your prayer life will play a major role in your victories and more time spent in prayer, the greater victory you will enjoy. Like the veteran on the front line, we must be prepared for any attack the enemy has up their sleeve. The front line is continuous hand-to-hand battles. It can be tiresome, but the ready warrior is up for the task. Let me remind you that the devil doesn't like you. As a saint of God, you are his enemy and he will do anything to bring you down to the bottomless pit with him. Don't be fooled or deceived, you are in a battle!

If you have Christ in your life today,be encouraged. Jesus has already won the battle. There is victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever. So enjoy your journey. Pass over the river that may seem like a big struggle ahead. Begin to see and possess the victory that only God can give you. He will see you through. Contend with the trials of life. Don't be afraid or down. Contending is desiring to have what you know is really yours. It involves some work, some effort, maybe even a struggle or two. Put on the whole armor of God and fight the good fight of faith. Let the Holy Ghost raise you up and contend in that battle and watch God work for you and your life. Battles won on the front lines today will be victories on those streets of gold.

Springing Up Into Everlasting Life

John 4:14 KJV  But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

March 20th is almost here and a time many people look forward to. Grass is back, flowers are blooming, the air is warmer, spring has sprung! Many feel all new again when this season gets here. September 22nd represents the beginning of fall and showing spring has come and gone.

The word tells us whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; whosoever lets me know the water is for all and the price was paid on Calvary. But how can I get a drink of water and not be thirsty later? This isn't just any water. This is a drink into everlasting life, of living water, of Jesus himself!

Like spring bringing out the flowers and all God's beauty surrounding us and giving us a new look, so is the living water springing up inside of us when we partake of it. He is everlasting, where you will never thirst again. God's ways are forever settled in heaven. 

As we go through different seasons in our life, we have a God who is like a tree planted by the water. He said, "I am the Lord thy God, I change not". If you want new and tender mercy in your life every morning, let the Lord Jesus Christ spring up in your life. Without Him, I will surely fall!

Greater Work Ahead

(Isaiah 54:2 KJV) Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes;

As we head closer to 2013, it is a perfect time for a saint of God to look into their relationship with Jesus Christ. Isaiah 54:2 embodies what every born again believer should be striving towards.

Four words jump out at me as things I must work on in my walk with God.

1st) The area around my tent must enlarge! I gotta get more Kingdom-minded so God can use me in a bigger and greater way. Souls need us with God's truth.

2nd) When stretching something you pull it beyond the normal. I dare say, we become too ho-hum in our daily activities. Stretching into new areas of ministry may be challenging, but the effort will be a blessing.

3rd) To lengthen my walk may require more of my time. Many times the joy might be right beyond where we stop. As you lengthen your spiritual values, the world will grow a little shorter and dimmer. Lengthen the cords to the Master and His ways.

4th) Strength comes from above. When we daily season our lives in the Will of the Lord, our stakes gain strength for all situations. Any storm, any trial, any temptation we can overcome because we are that tree planted by the water; rooted and grounded in truth.

Enlarging, stretching, lengthening and strengthening will only come by our desire to get closer to Jesus. As 2013 rolls in and all it has to offer, let me be used for the work of the Lord more than ever.

"Spare not, dear Lord, but let me have more of you so I can help a soul see you!"

Disguises

(Isaiah 30:1 KJV)
Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:

As God's chosen people moved in the wilderness, God supplied a fire by night and a cloud covering by day. His protection. never left them.

In this Halloween time, folks are putting on a covering to become something different. It disguises and conceals their identity. The Word says we cover with a covering, but not of His spirit.

As we endeavor to become more like Jesus, let's don't get caught up in the coverings of this world. As Adam and Eve made fig leaves to cover their nakedness, we are not much different today. And when we try to present our lives daily to God with a covering of disguises that conceals our identity, the scripture says we add sin to sin.

As we step into the Fall season, let us all fall in love with Jesus all over again. Cover your life with His truth and mercy every day.

Reverend Jeff White