2nd chapter of Acts – Mansion Builder

2nd chapter of Acts – Mansion Builder

I've been told that there are those
Who will learn how to fly
And I've been told that there are those
Who will never die
And I've been told that there are stars
That will never lose their shine
And that there is a Morning Star
Who knows my mind

So why should I worry?
Why should I fret?
'Cause I've got a Mansion Builder
Who ain't through with me yet

(Repeat)

And I've been told that there's a
Crystal lake in the sky
And every tear from my eyes
Is saved when I cry
And I've been told there'll come a time
When the sun will cease to shine
And that there is a Morning Star
Who knows my mind

Revelation 4:6
6and before the throne there was something like a sea of glass, like crystal; and in the center and around the throne, four living creatures full of eyes in front and behind.
Psalm 56:8
8You have taken account of my wanderings;
Put my tears in Your bottle
Are they not in Your book?
Isaiah 34:4
4And all the host of heaven will wear away,
And the sky will be rolled up like a scroll;
All their hosts will also wither away
As a leaf withers from the vine,
Or as one withers from the fig tree.
Revelation 21:23
23And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illumined it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
Revelation 22:5
5And there will no longer be any night; and they will not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign forever and ever.
Revelation 22:16
16"I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things for the churches I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star."
Isaiah 46:10
10Declaring the end from the beginning,
And from ancient times things which have not been done,
Saying, 'My purpose will be established,
And I will accomplish all My good pleasure';
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
13But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.
14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.
15For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.
16For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
17Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.
18Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Philippians 2:15
15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky
Philippians 4:4-9
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Words from Wags

12/5/2010 – The Visible Image – John 1:35-42

Can I tell you something? You're not here for 1¢ stamps.

That's not why you're here. You're not here to live in a zip code. You're not here for a wife. You're not here for a healthy doctor’s report. You're here to follow Him and give someone else your place in line and follow Him not because of geographically where He's going to put you, but theologically where He'll put you and morally who He is

He is the lamb of God and He's come to save you. Quit livin' for 1¢ stamps

-Todd Wagner

12/5/2010 The Visible Image - John 1:35-42

In the end that Face which is the delight or the terror of the universe must be turned upon each of us either with one expression or with the other, either conferring glory inexpressible or inflicting shame that can never be cured or disguised. I read in a periodical the other day that the fundamental thing is how we think of God. By God Himself, it is not! How God thinks of us is not only more important, but infinitely more important. Indeed, how we think of Him is of no importance except in so far as it is related to how He thinks of us. It is written that we shall “stand before” Him, shall appear, shall be inspected. The promise of glory is the promise, almost incredible and only possible by the work of Christ, that some of us, that any of us who really chooses, shall actually survive that examination, shall find approval, shall please God. To please God...to be a real ingredient in the divine happiness...to be loved by God, not merely pitied, but delighted in as an artist delights in his work or a father in a son—it
seems impossible, a weight or burden of glory which our thoughts can hardly
sustain. But so it is.

Bibles for Hutchins State Jail

Hoshana, Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord

Read something that I thought was interesting regarding the triumphal entry in Luke 19.

When the Israelites shouted “Hosanna” and were waiving palm leaves, this was a nationalistic pride demonstration. Like saying GO U.S.A. Basically long live Israel down with Rome. Jesus come and rescue us. Liberate this country. Solve all our problems, etc… Destroy the Romans and give us peace. Definitely something that would stir up the Romans.

During the high holidays there were always those who got excited in the large numbers of Jews congregating and who wanted to overflow the occupying force. There had been revolts before and the Romans were on high alert.

When the Pharisees hear this nationalistic zeal they are concerned. These kind of demonstrations can unleash a Roman hornet’s nest.

Luke 19:38-42
38shouting:
"BLESSED IS THE KING WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD;
Peace in heaven and (C)glory in the highest!"
39Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples."
40But Jesus answered, "I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!"

The Pharisees wanted to keep the peace. In the next verses Jesus tells us the walls are coming down. Peace is over. The curtain is torn in two. The sacrificial system has been completed. Jewish life and tradition is over. Matthew 10:34 Don't imagine that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword!
Sometimes I try to keep the peace and the status quo, when destruction, refining and healing are the order of the day. He is either God or He’s not. Either I am supposed to do what I am to do or not. If I trust Him, I don’t have to live in anxiety trying to deceptively, anxiously hold it together. Eph 4:15 Speak the truth in love… Phil 4:4-9 do not be anxious…… Matt 28:19-20 …go into all the world making disciples… (not just when it’s comfortable) Luke 14 …unless you hate your mother and brothers…John 15 if the world hated me, it will hate you. These chapters are full of conflict.

I pray that you find joy and peace in your enjoyment of Him this week and that you are more bold.

Philippians 1:14

Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.

Greg