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Short Inspiration from the Scriptures: Give Up on God?


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(And Jesus said unto him, No man, having
put his hand to the plough, and looking
back, is fit for the kingdom of God.)
Luke 9:62

Many who read this article have experienced God in very real and life-changing ways. We look back on salvation and recall the powers of darkness at work to divert our attention from the glorious message of the gospel! They tried to blind our minds from the deliverance we were being introduced to in Jesus Christ! As we heard the gospel and believed on Him, chains began to break. We were no longer held captive by the dark prince of the power of the air! We now have freedom and experience a newness of life. God truly is our personal Savior! Many of us sense His abiding presence. He has made Himself known to us time and time again. We have experienced the power of God on many levels over the years. God is with us!

Give Up on God? What Will You Do?

As we walk with God, we sense an ever hostile world. Our nation is in unrest. War and violence has increased. Many have no love for God or anyone who represents Him. False Christians and their foundations are beginning to crumble. These are also proving grounds for those who belong to Christ. Times like these have surfaced before across the lines of history. But, we now find ourselves in perilous times like those in the past! The old quote from Thomas Paine states: “these are times which try men’s souls.” Souls are being tried in the household of faith. How about you? What will you and your house do? Serve the Lord? Remember…you have tasted and seen that He is good! You have put your hand on the plough. There should be no turning back. If you turn back what are you going back to? Whatever it is…the one who turns back is not fit for the kingdom of God! Are you lonely? Have fellowship with God. Are you perplexed? Wait on God and give Him the glory. Are you fearful? Trust God and don’t turn back!

(Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also
go away? Then Simon Peter answered him,
Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast
the words of eternal life.”)
St. John 6:68

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Short Inspiration from the Scriptures: Now God Knows!


“For now I know that thou fearest God…”
(Gen. 22:12. Read chapter 22)

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In Genesis chapter 22, God tested Abraham by asking him to take his son Isaac to a mountain and offer him as a burnt offering. This test was tailored for Abraham to prove his love, loyalty, devotion, sacrifice, and commitment to his Lord! It’s likely that nothing else on earth was more precious to Abraham than the son God had promised him.

After hearing God’s voice, Abraham took his son and the wood to consume Isaac upon God’s altar!  We see the succession: Abraham journeyed three days to the mountain. And at the base of the mountain, he was prepared to climb with the wood, items for the fire, and the knife to slay his son. God (I’m speaking in human terms) watched to see this progression. This series of events still did not prove Abraham’s loyalty until the fatal wound would be carried out…directly into the body of his son. We see that ultimate sacrifice in vs. 10, when Abraham extended his hand and would have killed his son, but the voice from the angel of the Lord stopped him!

The child Isaac was saved. He remained God’s promised seed and through him, God would multiply and bless the earth! What a test of faith, to be set to kill your son, believing that God would raise him up from the dead (Heb. 11:19). Abraham passed his test and a nearby ram caught in the brush was sacrificed instead!

How is God Proving Us?

There are special times when God wants to test our integrity, loyalty, commitment, love, or devotion, as well. Sometimes He does it in the smallest ways until (speaking again in human terms) He knows what we will do. More importantly, God tests us to HELP US UNDERSTAND what WE will do! He may do this with progressive steps, as with Abraham. He takes us through these steps…each a bit harder than the prior one, until hopefully, we pass the test.

Have you passed your recent test?

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Feeling Ugly?


God has made everything fit beautifully in its appropriate time.
(Ecc. 3:11)

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Feeling ugly? Depressed? There is a far greater picture than you and I can see! And the master designer uses His tools to free-form ultimate beauty on the canvas of our lives! He uses His colors — both bright and very, very dark — to paint a picture and each stroke tells a story.

For now, the picture has not yet been realized. It doesn’t seem an appropriate time for the beauty. But, the master has not yet completed the prized possession. Once the beauty emerges, the value will be priceless. The meshing of the rich colors will have come together. Men and women also will look upon it and recognize it’s true worth.

– Your beauty will emerge in God’s appropriate time! –

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Not Able!


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The Apostle Paul stated: “who is sufficient for these things…” (II Cor. 2:16). He also reminds us that “our sufficiency is of God” (II Cor. 3:5)! He has placed DREAMS [as with Jacob] in our hearts and minds at very early stages in our lives. He has shown many of us what we will be and do, many years prior to those things coming to pass. Others of us have destinies waiting to be fulfilled and things yet to be realized. God has placed quite a few of us in undeserved places, and given us the ability to perform way beyond what we could have been or done on our own. His Spirit patiently directs those who are led by it and He gives us glimpses into the mind of Christ to perform the will of God. Who then is sufficient? Who is able? Who knows the mind of God? Yet…God reveals His plans by His Spirit, bringing us to new vistas…new dimensions. Even when we falter, He is ever present to strengthen us for seemingly insurmountable tasks. God is our strength! We come to learn that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us! And if we need encouragement…there is a spark in our lowly spirits that God has shown us where He alone continues to ignite in His times!

You are not able! You do not qualify to boast of your abilities. They are God-given and without Him we can do nothing! Be humble! Wait on the Lord, and be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord!

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A True Story About Sis. Priscilla Marie Rumph from Her Daughter and Author, Sis. Sandra E. Jackson


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PCAF Author

“The Greatest Mother in the World: Just for You Mom” has been written & dedicated to The Late Elect Lady Priscilla Marie Rumph by her 12th child Evang. Sandra E. Jackson. It speaks of a mother’s everlasting love for her family through life’s ups and downs. It is relatable, informative, and heart warming…It will make you laugh, cry, and love. If you have an estranged relationship with your mom it lets you know there is still hope, if you still have your mom step up your love & if your mom has deceased, hold on the precious memories that you have.

The cost of the book is 25.00 (plus S/H)
You may pay by PayPal or other methods.

Please e-mail Evang. Sandra E. Jackson
at 60423sandra@gmail.com for more info.
or you may call her directly at (815) 995-7205.

(It’s important that you put the word BOOK in the subject
of your e-mail as she has quite a few e-mails sent to her daily.)

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