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The End Zone

May 25, 2024 by Bill 1 Comment

“Choose you this day whom ye will serve;” (Joshua 24:15)

Many of the revelations I get from God come to me as images or videos. Being a former coach, many of these are related to sports. Today, I want you to picture a football field.

First, you’re looking down on the field from above. In one end zone you see Satan standing there with some of his people. In the other, you see Jesus and some of His own. Next, the view switches to the sidelines where many people are standing. You also see people ON the field standing on every yard line from the 50 yard line to the 10 yard line, some closer to Satan’s end zone and others closer to Jesus’. These people are moving toward Satan on the left or toward Jesus on the right. You also have many in the stands on both sides of the field cheering. One cheering for Satan’s “team” and the other, “a great cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1) for Jesus. Those in the stands and on the sidelines have already made their choice of which end zone they went to and are cheering on those on the field who are trying to make a choice.

Those on the field are moving slowly in one direction or the other. Satan is showing some tempting things in his end zone to draw those on the field to him. Jesus is holding His arms out, with His nail-pierced hands, showing His love to welcome them to come to Him. People on the field are drawn to one side or the other and move, some slowly and others quickly, toward the end zone they want to be in. They go from the 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, then cross the line to a deceptive, laughing Satan or a loving Jesus. Can you visualize this scene?

So my question today is…where are you? In the stands, on the sidelines, on the field or in one of the end zones? If you are not on Jesus’ team, you can go there today. Even if you’re on Satan’s team, you can leave and run to the other end zone. And, if you die without joining God’s team, you are automatically in the other end zone forever. So, choose you this day who you will serve. (Joshua 24:15)

Who Are You?

April 27, 2024 by Bill 1 Comment

Each one of us was created a unique person with special gifts and talents to fulfill a mission on the earth. I wrote about this topic a few years ago but have gotten some new insights into it. We are Selected, Directed and Protected. Let’s look at these attributes.

We are Selected. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart;” (Jeremiah 1:5). Isn’t it amazing that God knew us and had made plans for us even before we were born? We’re special and God is good!

We are Directed. When God chose us, He knew we would need direction. He knew the enemy would always be trying to redirect us to his way. “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” (Psalm 32:8). “And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” (Isaiah 30:21). We MUST listen, trust and obey, for there’s no other way.

We are Protected. Have you ever been is a dark place but remembered Psalm 23:4? “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” We have to keep going “through”, don’t stop or turn back. God is always there. “I will never leave you or forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:8). We are protected from the enemy but we have to stay close to God.

One prayer I often pray for my kids, grandkids and myself is, “God, please make us aware of who we are, what we have and what we can do.” We are God’s special creation, we have special gifts and talents to use and it’s amazing what we can do with what God has given us. But just like an athlete, we must join the team, obey the coach and commit to the challenge. Are you one who will do this? “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10)

The Door

April 21, 2024 by Bill Leave a Comment

“I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” (Revelation 3:20)

This verse paints an interesting picture of who Jesus is and how He acts. The Bible gives several examples that God will not force Himself or His “rules” on us but gives us the “free will” to do as we see fit. “But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.”(Joshua 24:15). “If you don’t agree with Me then you’re free to do what you want.” “I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life.” (Deuteronomy 30:19) “These are your choices, you pick.” So here is Jesus standing at our door knocking. We don’t know who it is, (unless we have a door camera), but we still have to go to the door and let the person in or tell them, “No, not today.” It’s our choice. But what if our camera shows it is Jesus or we open the door and recognize Him, we should surely let Him in. He won’t just barge in; He has to be invited in through our open door.

This reminds me of what happens at our front door. We hear the door bell ring or the knock and we have to go to the door to let the person in or see what they want. But, there are a few people who knock or ring then just come right on in. They are family and they know they’re always welcome. I would hope Jesus is treated that way when He comes to our door. “Yes Lord, come on in.”

There are so many people who have not let Jesus in. You may be reading this and realize you’re one of them. Today is the day to say “Yes” to Jesus and let Him in. You can’t imagine the blessings He brings with Him. Do you hear Him knocking? What are you going to do?

Remember Me

March 30, 2024 by Bill Leave a Comment

“Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” (Luke 23:42)

Remember me. The man who said this and was crucified beside Jesus had a different attitude than the man on the other side. He knew his sins and reached out to Jesus at the end of his life. Jesus could have replied, “Hey, I knew you when you were in your mother’s womb.” (Jeremiah 1:5). “I’ve known you all of your life.” But Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (V. 43). As Christians, we have asked Jesus into our hearts and will be with Him in Heaven when we die. If you’re not a Christian, you are like the other man on his cross who was doomed for eternity. You can change that today.

Jesus could also be saying to us, “I always remember you but I’m asking you to Remember Me when you’re in trouble or have a need. I’m always there to help you. Can you remember what I’ve done for you in the past? I’ll do it again and more, just remember Me.”

In John 19:30 Jesus said with His last breath, “It is finished.” He had carried out the plan that God had given Him and paved the way for us to go to Heaven. But take note; He did not say “I am finished.” No, Jesus is still here waiting for us to draw near, (James 4:8) and He will draw near to us. He is not finished with us! Remember Him. He remembers us. I’m reminded of a song from 1986, “When He Was on the Cross (I Was On His Mind). Imagine that; As Jesus hung there in agony, He remembered us. We need to remember Him and what He did for us and do what He told His disciples, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation. (Mark 15:16).

As we remember today what Easter really means, let us all remember Jesus’ sacrifice and what He has called us to do. Be like the man who said, “Remember me.”

Conversations With Jesus

November 4, 2023 by Bill 30 Comments

God speaks to us in many ways; through His word, a preacher, a song, or by inspiration during prayer. Prayer, by the way, is just talking with God and here are some examples of conversations we might have with God. I posted this several years ago but thought it would be good for those who may be struggling with some issues.

When God gives you a task to accomplish, you might say: “God, I’m not good enough, I can’t handle it.” And God says, “Great, I’m glad to hear you say that.” “No, you’re not and you can’t, that’s why I’m here.” “Now, let me help and we’ll get ‘er done!”

“Lord, I’m feeling sort of messed up today, why is that?” “Well, child, it’s because you’ve cluttered your mind with all these other things in your life except Me.” “I keep reminding you, ‘Seek Me and my Kingdom first and all these other things will be OK.’” “Oh yeah, I remember.” “I’m sorry Lord; I don’t know why you keep putting up with me.” “Child, it’s because I love you and I’ve got some great things I want you to accomplish.” “Now let’s go.”

“Lord, don’t let our country, founded on your principles, go down.” “Show yourself mighty, strong, loving, compassionate and merciful.” “Yes, I can do that but I have millions of people who claim to be my followers who are just sitting by and doing nothing with those things you mentioned, which I’ve placed in them.” “If my people will get up and do something, then you will see My power displayed and change will happen.”

“Yes, I’m a follower of yours Jesus.” “Well, get up and follow me!” “It takes more than just saying you’re a follower to be my follower.” “Get up and come on, we’ve got work to do.”

“That’s just the way I am, I can’t help it!” “Well child, that’s true to a point.” “You were born with a sin nature because of Adam and Eve’s sin but I sent Jesus to save you out of that and now, you’re a new creation, you’re different.” “You have power and a free will to say no to sin and the devil.” “Now, THAT’S just the way you are and you CAN help it!” Spend some time every day just talking with God.