STAND ON HIS WORD (Part 2) Give me the Bible

 

This is the 149^th letter:

 

Text for the day:

 

Our Theme for the day: STAND ON HIS WORD (Part 2) Give me the Bible

Our Devotional

This pass Sunday ministry took another turn in my life. For months now my wife has been trying to get me to help a lady in making a garden in her yard. Well Sunday was the day. But what I did not know was that God was calling me through my wife to help this lady in a spiritual way also. Let me say, starting a garden from the very beginning isn’t easy work! But the end product is breathtaking. This reminds me of Bible study. Getting started isn’t easy, but the end is rewarding. Time is the big factor in both. We have only so much time in a day to work with. It’s not the time that should worry us, but what we do with that time that matters. God has given us all, only so much time to prepare for heaven, and help others to be prepared for heaven also. You may have heard it said, “Time is precious,” that is true!

You may have also heard it said, Time is moving fast,” the reality of life is that we all have the same time given us to work with in any given day. From the time we get up, to the time we lay down, God has given us time to manage and the way to find out your duty to God, and learn what you are called to do for each day is by first seeking God through His word. The unknown author of the song, “Give me the Bible,” said it right when they wrote, “Give me the Bible, star of gladness gleaming, to cheer the wanderer lone and tempest tossed; No storm can hide that radiance peaceful beaming, Since Jesus came to seek and save the lost.” The Refrain goes on to say, “Give me the Bible, holy message shining; Thy light shall guide me in the narrow way; Precept and promise, law and love combining, Till night shall vanish in eternal day.”

Today it is the narrow way we all should seek for, because the narrow path leads to heaven, and we can only find it by searching God's holy word. In order to be a follower of Jesus, you must find time to study the Word. Go to it for counsel, for direction, for knowledge, and you will find it sufficient for all this. It will thoroughly furnish you unto all good works. Today there is an evil among most Christians and their children. They have allowed many things to steal away their quiet time with the Lord. The reading of story-books and newspapers of the day, favorite programs, and the list can go on and on. How long can we go on like this and be able to stand against the evil one? It is clear, as long as you put other things before God, the religion of Jesus cannot dwell in your heart. What does the reading of these story-books and newspapers do for you?

Does it make you sober-minded? Does it fit you for prayer in secret? Does it adorn the Christian? Does it show to the world that you love religion, and you’re Bible, and that your thoughts are much on God and heaven? Does it show that you are walking with God and holding communion with him? Answer these questions to your God.

In every case where there is a thirst for light and vain reading, the word of God lies neglected, and there is no thirst for holy and pure things, and the religion of Jesus is crowded out. You may still retain the name and form of a Christian, but these are only a curse, when the vital part is gone. The mind that should be stayed upon God is under an unhealthy excitement, and prayer is hardly thought of in that state. Today many well to do Christians in high places and even the church sad to say, minds are poison, which should be pure to serve the Living God. All we have is time, but to many time is wasted; time that is not your own, but lent you of God; and he holds you responsible for it; and in the day of judgment you must give an account what disposition you have made of your time.

Today let us sing with the unknown author, Give me the Bible, all my steps enlighten, Teach me the danger of these realms below; That lamp of safety oâer the gloom shall brighten, That light alone the path of peace can show. “Give me the Bible, holy message shining; Thy light shall guide me in the narrow way; Precept and promise, law and love combining, Till night shall vanish in eternal day.”

 

Join us next time for another ray of sunshine from Garden Ministry.

 

Our Prayer for today:

Father, we give our time back to thee today, “in Jesus name, Amen.”

 

 

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of intercessors.

 

 

Prayer Request

 

Please pray for God to save our lives. To direct our steps to

 

freedom and to provide what we need to come to total deliverance.

 

Plead the blood of Jesus over us for total deliverance, healing and

 

protection. We are in a serious situation pray for God to make a

 

way of escape. Thank you. Anonymous

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Please pray that whatever is necessary will continually happen from

 

now on for my eldest daughter and her younger sisters to become

 

truly born again and DAILY yield EVERY AREA of their lives to the

 

LORDSHIP of CHRIST. Pray that both my eldest daughter and 2nd

 

youngest daughter will weekly attend church and church activities.

 

PRAY THAT NOTHING WILL STOP them FROM DOING THIS.

 

Pray also that my 2nd eldest daughter will IMMEDIATELY get

 

delivered of her anger problem and being physically violent

 

whenever she is frustrated. She loves Christ but still has this

 

anger and being violent problem when she is frustrated.

 

Thanks. Anonymous

 

A person who loves the Bible will also love to pray, and a person who loves to pray will delight

 

themselves in the Bible.

 

We are into our 45^th week since starting Garden Ministry; it is growing with

new people asking to subscribe to it each day. If you are gaining spiritual

muscle mass, and strength through Garden Ministry, and would like to help

some-one else gain Spiritual muscle mass and strength also.

Then send Garden Ministry your Testimony at,

http://gardenministry.blogspot.com/ . Garden Ministry would love to

share your Testimony with our faithful viewers and readers.

So ask yourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped

you to hold on to your faith, or helped someone else hold on to theirs?

                                                                       

Remember, you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.

 

If you are blessed by these “uplifting gems”, share them.

 

These letters are written by Elder Kevin Santucci

 

For further information, comment or requests, E-mail Garden Ministry:

http://gardenministry.blogspot.com/

 

Garden Ministry would love to thank you today for your prayers and continual

faithfulness of sharing these letters with others like your self. Thank you for

your insightful comments to Garden Ministry. If you love to leave a comment,

go to our website at http://gardenministry.blogspot.com/ and then comment,

follow the directions and then you will be finished. Truly I am encouraged how

little can become much when you place it in the master’s hand. To all our

faithful readers on behalf of the Garden Ministry team, we wish you Gods

riches Blessings.

 

 

STAND ON HIS WORD (Part 1) Search the Scriptures

This is the 148^th letter:

Text for the day: John 5:39 (King James Version)

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

Our Theme for the day: STAND ON HIS WORD (Part 1) Search the Scriptures

Our Devotional

In a recent poll on the Bible it is said that the Christian Bible continues to be a revered book in the world. In fact, no other book comes close to having been read and re-read as much as the "Good Book". Every year, millions of Bibles are printed. But how do people use the Bible and what do they know about it? Recent research has produced important information about Bible ownership, reading, study, and knowledge in the world. The late researcher, George Gallup who was the founder the American Institute of Public Opinion -- which evolved into The Gallup Organization -- in 1935 was a man who was deeply concern with these questions. He was known to spend his time, which later became his work in assessing public opinion.

On a wide range of issues he assessed, such as political, social, and economic issues, including the hopes and fears of people around the globe, their leisure-time activities, their morals and manners, and even their religious beliefs. What a man! More recently in the United States, gallop polls have shown a lack on the part of people searching the Scriptures.

Bible Ownership

It is said that at least 89% to 92% of households in America householders own at least one Bible, with the average home owning at least three.

Bible Reading

Although most Americans own a Bible, at least 54% to 59% report that they read it occasionally. This is down from 73% in the 1980s. According to some researching group, they say those who read the Bible regularly spend about 52 minutes a week in the scriptures. The highest gender to read their Bible is women with 39% to 42%, verses men, at 29% to 32%.

Bible Study

When it comes to going beyond merely reading the Bible to actual study of the Bible, the numbers decline sharply. Only one in four, others have said one in seven persons in America report an involvement that goes beyond just reading the Bible. 11% to 14% say they currently belong to a Bible study group. But note in 1990, it was said that there was about 21% people involved in a Bible study group.

Bible Knowledge

According to the polls, despite the impressive statistics concerning Bible reading and study, it is apparent that ignorance about its contents is widespread. Only half of the persons interviewed nationwide could name any of the four Gospels of the New Testament. Just 34% to 37% of those interviewed could name all four Gospels. Only 39% to 42% of adults were able to name as many as five of the Ten Commandments correctly. Seven in ten (70%) some polls put this lower, were able to name the town where Jesus was born, but just 42% could identify him as the person who delivered the Sermon on the Mount. 35% to 38% of Americans believe the entire Bible was written several decades after Jesus' death and resurrection (While this is true of the New Testament, the entire Old Testament was written hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus Christ).

It is said that 9% to 12% of adults assessed believed that Noah's wife was Joan of Arc. 49% believe that the Bible teaches that money is the root of all evil. (The love of money is said to be the root of all types of evil). Lastly, 72% to 75% believe that the Bible teaches that God helps those who help themselves. We may smile at these statistics, but is the seriousness of knowing Jesus importance to you? Our text today says; Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. What about an experiential knowledge of the Bible, do you have this?

Finally, George Lindbeck, the famous Yale theologian, has commented on the decreasing knowledge of scripture from a professor's perspective: "When I first arrived at Yale, even those who came from nonreligious backgrounds knew the Bible better than most of those now who come from churchgoing families.

The recent research that highlights the decreasing influence of the Bible in the United States and the importance of serious Bible study is alarming. Today we must ask ourselves this question, where do the people of my country stand on these issues? As our societies become increasingly pluralistic and subjective in its worldview, the more important it will be for Christians to know and study their Bibles. Only by doing so can we intelligently present a biblical worldview to those who know so little of the Word that is able to guide you to the Saviour.

Join us next time for another ray of sunshine from Garden Ministry.

Our Prayer for today:

Lord Help all your servants find time to study your word.

Share your prayer needs with our network

of intercessors.

Prayer Request

Pray for Beverly D. Evans seeking medical attention in Boston.

A person who loves the Bible, will also love to pray, and a person who loves to pray will

delight themselves in the Bible.

We are into our 45^th week since starting Garden Ministry; it is growing with

new people asking to subscribe to it each day. If you are gaining spiritual

muscle mass, and strength through Garden Ministry, and would like to help

some-one else gain Spiritual muscle mass and strength also.

Then send Garden Ministry your Testimony at,

http://gardenministry.blogspot.com/

. Garden Ministry would love to

share your Testimony with our faithful viewers and readers.

So ask yourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped

you to hold on to your faith, or helped someone else hold on to theirs?

Remember, you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.

If you are blessed by these “uplifting gems”, share them.

These letters are written by Elder Kevin Santucci

For further information, comment or requests, E-mail Garden Ministry:

http://gardenministry.blogspot.com/

Garden Ministry would love to thank you today for your prayers and continual

faithfulness of sharing these letters with others like your self. Thank you for

your insightful comments to Garden Ministry. If you love to leave a comment,

go to our website at http://gardenministry.blogspot.com/ and then comment,

follow the directions and then you will be finished. Truly I am encouraged how

little can become much when you place it in the master’s hand. To all our

faithful readers on behalf of the Garden Ministry team, we wish you Gods

riches Blessings.