The Daily Scroll - Believe

 There is a common saying today used by unbelievers to reject Jesus Christ and all things God. It is, ”I don’t believe everything in the Bible because it was written by man, and man is fallible. It’s not the word of God, it’s the word of man.” My reply is, “the dictionary was written by man and you believe that. God used several men to write the 66 different books of the Bible, but it was given through Devine inspiration. We read it with faith. You read the dictionary with faith, so why not the Bible?”

I’ll tell you why. “It’s because the Bible contains life changing truth. It reveals the sin in our lives and the error of our ways. Much of it is a warning. When we come upon a stop sign on a roadway, we stop. Why? Because it’s a warning. One which could save our life if we obey it and stop. Or if we ignore it we could end up injured or worse.”

It’s better to have faith and believe so that when we meet God, we’re welcomed into heaven. If it’s wrong then our faith was still not in vain because the Bible give us life changing instructions on living a happy fulfilled life. It’s a win win!

The Apostle Peter tells of a life changing experience that he, James, and John had which was recorded in the Bible.

“After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.

Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one foryou, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.“ (Mark 9:2-8)

God the Father confirmed again who Jesus was, to three witnesses. Believe it. 

The Daily Scroll - Humble Yourself

The old man said, “Son, you better humble yourself or someone else will.” For George was a proud young man. The fact that he was unemployed and poor didn’t affect his pride one bit. When he was out with friends, he would spend his last cent to keep up with them, even if he didn’t eat the next day. Oh he was proud, but the circumstances in his world surely humbled him until he finally admitted to himself and his friends that he was broke and in trouble. 

A good friend talked to him about the Lord and how he humbled himself to live a hard, lowly life in order to reach the lost world. Even to a harsh death on a cross. He was and is Love and humility personified. Then, when His mission was completed, God lifted Him up and gave Him the highest honor. George thought to himself that he could never do that but with the help of Christ, he’d try. 

George changed his life and made it a point to help others in any way he could, and did it without taking any credit for himself. He gave Lord Jesus all the credit. Later in life George was called dear George by everyone who knew him. He was referred to as a sweet humble man. Always thinking about someone else first. 

The Bible tells us, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” (I Peter 5:5-7)

The Daily Scroll - Shut It!

 Did you ever talk back to your mamma? How’d that work out for you? In my experience, not too well. I learned at an early age that when it comes to mouthing off, you’re better off to just shut it. I remember a time when I had a meeting at church with some volunteers and afterwards one lady went to the Pastor and told him that I had said something derogatory about him which was a total lie. 

The Pastor knew better and came to me and told me what she said. I was flabbergasted. I had not said anything even remotely like that. So I went to the dear sister and ask her why she told the pastor I had said such a thing. She said, “ We’ll, that’s what I heard.” I reconfirmed that I not only had not said that, but I don’t even believe that. She repeated, “Well that’s what I heard.” Why this happened I don’t know, even to this day. 

But I learned that some people look for problems, and excuses to cause problems. I could share other examples, but suffice it to say, people will be people, even in the house of God. This is why the Apostle Peter wrote to warn us to be careful to please God by what we DONT say. In other words, when it comes to a wandering, troublemaking mouth…shut it. For our sakes and the peace of God.

The Bible says, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the LORD turns his face against those who do evil.” (I Peter 3:10-12)

The Daily Scroll - Chosen

 Sammy was a shy High School Senior who was rarely noticed. He tried out for various sports but was never chosen. He joined the school newspaper club but his articles were never chosen for publication. He went to the neighborhood basketball court and watched but was never chosen to play. He tried to fit in with a group of friends but he was often overlooked and made the butt of jokes. It was humiliating. Sammy felt so alone. 

Then one day a fellow student, a girl who lived two doors down front him passed him in the hall at school and invited him to a youth social at her church. Sammy didn’t know what to say, but once he got over the shock he said yes and got the details. She said that her mother was driving several friends to the meeting and he could ride with them. He readily agreed.

That night changed his life. There was a speaker that made them laugh, and then got serious and explained the plan of salvation through Christ Jesus. Sammy had never heard that before. He believed in the existence of Jesus and that He was good, but on this night, with other young people gathered around him in prayer, he accepted Christ as his savior and began what was to become a life long journey, and relationship with Lord Jesus. 

Sammy continued coming to the church and joined as a member. He found what he was looking for finally. He was wanted, accepted, and part of something much bigger than himself. God saw him in his miserable life and sent a new friend to pull him out of his old life and into his new one. It wasn’t luck, it wasn’t chance, he was chosen. Chosen by God and adopted into His family of believers. 

The Bible teaches us,  “for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Once you received no mercy; now you have received God’s mercy.” (1st Peter 2:9-10)

The Daily Scroll - Bless Israel

 War has broken out. Israel was the victim of a sneak attack against its civilians. They cannot continue to sit still and die at the hand of evil actors. She will do what has to be done. We pray for the peace of Israel. But we have learned in these times that peace comes through strength. Pray for peace and bless Israel. From the earliest of times God made the following promise to Abram concerning the future of his family Israel…

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“I will bless those who bless you,

And I will curse him who curses you;

And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

Genesis 12:3

The Daily Scroll - Ministry to Israel

 For years now my childhood friend Gina Utterback and her husband Michael have worked in Israel. Michael is the Director of The Ministry to Israel for the Church of God denomination of which I an active minister. Gina’s mother led me to Christ when I was 12 years old. I say this to highlight the fact that these are very special people who have worked for years providing food, clothes, shelter, and the love of Christ to people in Israel for years. They are asking everyone to pray for Israel. Please go to Facebook and search Gina Eller Utterback. Look at their site. See the people they minister to. And help if you can. This is real.

For many American Christians, we know about Israel somewhat. We read in the Bible of events past and future prophesies, but one fact remains…just as we know the reality of God, let us realize and embrace the reality of the people of Israel. Days ago, atrocities befell them, but rest assured their suffering is not over. Pray for them as if they lived next door to you. Jesus desires this. 

And to my many readers in Israel, know that we love you, we weep for your pain, we understand the significance of what is happening. Millions of Americans and other peoples of the world stand with you. Don’t believe negative reports of protesters in America and around the world. We supporters are many and have taken this battle to Gd Almighty. He sees and He will intervene. Count on it.

A picture cries out to the world

 Hiding such small twins in the closet 😭😭😭😭

 And here comes an angelic soldier to save them

 A sea of ​​tears will not fill any river ❤️❤️😢😢😢

The Daily Scroll - Don’t Be Distracted

 Bill was raised in church. Every service he was there because his parents were musicians with responsibility to be there. At an early age he asked the Lord into his heart, receiving salvation. But as he grew older he began to have a taste for things of this world, more than the things of God. Eventually he succumbed to temptation and stopped living for God and began living for parties, for worldly acceptance, for sex, and drugs. Good friends left and the evil friends moved in. 

One day bill's mother discovered his lost condition and intervened in prayer. It was a long rough battle for his parents but eventually prayer overcame the enemy and Bill was saved. How easily are we distracted from the things of God by this perverse and lost generation. Misery loves company and therefore evil is always standing in the wings to swoop in at any opportunity. So remember your first love in Christ. Remember the clean feeling that comes with salvation. Guard against evil for it will surely come to distract and destroy you. 

The Bible says: “For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God. As the Scriptures say, “People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.” And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.“ (I Peter 1:23-25) 

Remember the old rugged cross. Where your trophies at last You’ll lay down. And trade them one day for a crown.