How do we know?   June 7, 2013 – II Corinthians 7     Return to Admenu Home or Admenu’s Alternate Site     Dear Saints, Today we prayerfully continue the Feast in II Corinthians 7.  “An exhortation to holiness, and the whole church entreated to bear affection to the apostle. (1-4) He rejoiced in their sorrow-ing to repentance. (5-11) And in the com-fort they and Titus had together. (12-16).” – Matthew Henry Concise. “9 As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us.” 2 Corinthians 7:9 ESV. I want to pose a question to each of you today!  How do you know Jesus, where does your faith come from?  Let me tell you how I know Jesus and some of what he expects from me.  From my youth I was a Protestant by tradition; I even went to Sunday school on Sunday’s, until I was about 13 years of age.  That was when I figured out that Jesus was a good man and the bible was a book of good rules.  When I was 18 I went to war in Vietnam, think I went into shock the first time I got shot at (the day I arrived) and stayed that way for 2 years.  By time I came home I was 20 years old and I saw enough “Big Bangs” to know nothing good ever came out of them.  I married a year after I met my wife; we were both 21 years old.  When I was 27 years old, married with 2 children; I was driving a transit bus in Los Angeles, California USA; that’s when I accepted Jesus as my Savior. About my salvation like I said I was driving a transit bus in Los Angeles; and one day for some reason I started thinking about Jesus.  For some reason I couldn’t get Him out of my mind. After work that night I was stuck in my mind on this Jesus thing. I really wasn’t much of a drinker, but I thought I knew how to get my mind off of Jesus.  I went to a (noisy) bowling alley an ordered a beer.  I figured a beer to relax me and with all the noise in there, I would surely forget about this Jesus thing.  Incidentally this was way out of character for me.  I was a dedicated family man, I worked hard and I didn’t have anything to feel bad about.  I certainly wasn’t in a position to need any forgiveness.  So I thought!  To continue; the bowling alley didn’t work.  So I decided that I would squash this problem by reading about Jesus in the New Testament, like I said I did I go to Sunday School long enough to know my way around the bible.  I started to go home when I realized there were no bibles at my house.  So I thought my Mother–in-law would have one, so I went to her house.  When I asked her if I could borrow a bible she replied; “What do you want a bible for?”  I lied (I didn’t look at white lies as being wrong) and said; “I just wanted to look something up!”  She seemed irritated I interrupted her favorite TV show.  She did finally find her bible in a closet.  I took the bible and went to my brother-in-laws bedroom (he wasn’t home) to read it in private.  I sat down and read the whole book of Matthew that evening.  The funny thing is now if someone asked me where to start I’d say the book of John.  To shorten this testimony I’ll just say; “By time I finished It was late and I was crying because I knew Jesus was the son of God and I was a sinner.”  I left my mother-in-laws by the back door (so no one would see me in tears). I yelled good night and went home.  The next day I accepted Jesus as my Savior and repented of my sins.  I realized that I wanted to know all I could about my faith and I joined a great church and began reading my bible every day.  I was very independent and though I was in a bible believing church I wanted to get the story straight from God.  My faith grew day by day eventually my wife realized I was a better man in Jesus and she accepted Jesus.  Now all my children (who are married and gone) have accepted Jesus and are bringing their children up in the love of Jesus. I’m 67 now and still married to Sandy, 45 years now.  I can say one thing that I understand is a man and woman truly becomes one in Jesus.  Our love for Jesus continues to grow.  I never forgot from that first night over 40 years ago.  If anyone asks me why my faith has lasted so long I can answer; God told me how important it was to read his word.  “4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”  Matthew 4:4 ESV.  I’ve been Feasting on the Word of God ever since.  Every time I read through Gods Word my faith just grows.  “16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?”  17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:16.  There is a lot more to this story but I will save it for another time. I’m praying that you will all join me first in Jesus then in the Feast!  I’d really like to hear about your salvation or your questions.  I don’t have all the answers but Jesus does.   Jesus loves you?  Do you hear Him calling?  Do you want to love and be loved? If the answer is yes please click the following link;     http://www.admenu.com/calling.htm         This Feast belongs to Jesus you may share it anywhere with any one!    The Feast   Thu June 7, 2013,  II Corinthians 7, - “An exhortation to holiness, and the whole church entreated to bear affection to the apostle. (1-4) He rejoiced in their sorrowing to repentance. (5-11) And in the comfort they and Titus had together. (12-16).” – Matthew Henry Concise   Pastor Glen’s complete Devotional Series  |Click Here|     See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here|   The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters |Click Here|     To join us in praise and prayer |Click Here| If you would prefer to view or print these blogs with a plain background [Click Here]     God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com   http://admenu.wordpress.com       Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help   Click Here to visit admenu  for more information on our services and contacts!   “10 Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne concerning his Son. 11 And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” 1 John 5:11-12 ESV.

 

Who do you hang with? June 6, 2013 – II Corinthians 6     Return to Admenu Home or Admenu’s Alternate Site     Dear Saints, Today we prayerfully continue the Feast in II Corinthians 6.  For what reason do we believe God has instructed us to separate ourselves from unbelievers?  “17 Therefore go out from their midst,     and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing;     then I will welcome you, 18 and I will be a father to you,     and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.”” II Corinthians 6:17-18 ESV.  Sometimes it’s hard to decide when to stop fellowshipping with some people.  However  think about this; If they don’t repent and ask Jesus into their lives they are going to hell. With this in mind if God’s Word offends them; they are offended by God, not you. That offense may be what actually makes them examine their life, and accept Jesus. “10 Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne concerning his Son. 11 And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” 1 John 5:11-12 ESV.  We have Jesus, we feel his love, and the Holy Spirit reminds and guides us.  God gave His Son and His Word for our instruction.  So when you’re figuring out who to hang with think about this; “If you hang out at the barbershop long enough you will get a haircut.” – Unknown Author.  I guess faith really does come by reading the Word of God!   Jesus wants you?  Do you hear Him calling?  Do you want to love and be loved? If the answer is yes please click the following link;     http://www.admenu.com/calling.htm         This Feast belongs to Jesus you may share it anywhere with any one!    The Feast   Thu June 6, 2013,  II Corinthians 6, - “The apostle, with others, proved themselves faithful ministers of Christ, by their unblamable life and behaviour. (1-10) By affection for them, And by earnest concern, that they might have no fellowship with unbelievers and idolaters. (11-18)” – Matthew Henry Concise   Pastor Glen’s complete Devotional Series  |Click Here|     See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here|   The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters |Click Here|     To join us in praise and prayer |Click Here| If you would prefer to view or print these blogs with a plain background [Click Here]     God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com   http://admenu.wordpress.com       Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help   Click Here to visit admenu  for more information on our services and contacts!   “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV.

Are we glorifying Jesus?   June 5, 2013 – II Corinthians 5     Return to Admenu Home or Admenu’s Alternate Site     Dear Saints, Today we prayerfully continue the Feast in II Corinthians 5.  Do you think that some of the Corinthians we’re glorifying their past?  You know what I mean sometimes a person’s confession sounds more like bragging.  Sometimes when someone is trying to help another do their words turn into fuel for gossip?  Do saints refer to other people’s religion in a demeaning way?  Any bragging or derogatory talk hurts your credibility as an ambassador. “20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” II Corinthians 5:20-21 ESV.  Demeaning others or building yourself up will never help you lead others to Jesus!  “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV.  When we encourage others and build one another up we are doing well as ambassadors for Jesus.   Let’s let our lights shine and all glorify to God.   Jesus wants you?  Do you hear Him calling?  Do you want to love and be loved? If the answer is yes please click the following link;     http://www.admenu.com/calling.htm         This Feast belongs to Jesus you may share it anywhere with any one!    The Feast   Wed June 5, 2013,  II Corinthians 5, - “The apostle's hope and desire of heavenly glory. (1-8) This excited to diligence. The reasons of his being affected with zeal for the Corinthians. (9-15) The necessity of regeneration, and of reconciliation with God through Christ. (16-21)” – Matthew Henry Concise   Pastor Glen’s complete Devotional Series  |Click Here|     See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here|   The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters |Click Here|     To join us in praise and prayer |Click Here| If you would prefer to view or print these blogs with a plain background [Click Here]     God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com   http://admenu.wordpress.com       Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help   Click Here to visit admenu  for more information on our services and contacts!   “Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all.” 1 Chronicles 29:11 ESV.

What are we seeking?   June 4, 2013 – II Corinthians 4 Return to Admenu Home or Admenu’s Alternate Site Dear Saints, Today we prayerfully continue the Feast in II Corinthians 4.  Do we reach to the things which are born of the flesh or those which are born in the spirit? “16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” II Corinthians.  2:16-18 ESV.  If we seek first the treasures of this world we are seeking all that will parish with this world. “Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all.” 1 Chronicles 29:11 ESV.  We are seeking first the kingdom of God and all that is everlasting will be ours. Jesus wants you?  Do you hear Him calling?  Do you want to love and be loved? If the answer is yes please click the following link; http://www.admenu.com/calling.htm     This Feast belongs to Jesus you may share it anywhere with any one!  The Feast Tue. June 4, 2013,  II Corinthians 4, - “The apostles laboured with much diligence, sincerity, and faithfulness. (1-7) Their sufferings for the gospel were great, yet with rich supports. (8-12) Prospects of eternal glory keep believers from fainting under troubles. (13-18)” – Matthew Henry Concise Pastor Glen’s complete Devotional Series  |Click Here|   See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here| The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters |Click Here|   To join us in praise and prayer |Click Here| If you would prefer to view or print these blogs with a plain background [Click Here]   God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com   http://admenu.wordpress.com     Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help   Click Here to visit admenu  for more information on our services and contacts! “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger”. Proverbs 15:1 ESV.