Keep your lamp lit

Be ready

Stay tuned up with Jesus

Luke 21:20

“When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near.”

Luke 12:35-36

Watchfulness

35 “Be prepared, and keep your lamp lit. 36 You are also to be like people who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door for him when he comes and knocks.

Luke 21:36

36 “But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Luke 21:25-28

The Coming of the Son of Man

25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

1 Timothy 4:1

But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons.

Acts 17:30

The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.

Set things right,

Be ready, be dressed

We are warned in the scriptures.

We must wake up, 

be ready, be sober.

We must tell others!

The Book of Revelation, the last book in the Bible (for a reason) is telling us something, the Lord our God wants us to tell others before it’s too late.

We must not rust,

We must stay tuned up,

It is time to face reality!

Mark 13:32 

Be Ready!

“But as for that day or hour no one knows it—neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son—except the Father.

We must face reality,

We are currently  involved in a great spiritual warfare.

Matthew 24:44

So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

We must love others and live in peace with others

Hebrews 12:14

Do Not Reject God’s Warning

14 Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

Mark 10:15

I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.

James 2:14

[ Faith and Works Together ] What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Can this kind of faith save him?

 

We are not to speak against one another, everyone is Gods creation, if we criticize another we are criticizing God!

James 4:11

Do not speak against one another, brothers and sisters. He who speaks against a fellow believer or judges a fellow believer speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but its judge.

James 4:17

So whoever knows what is good to do and does not do it is guilty of sin.

We are in the birth pains of the end times;

Global earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, floods, rumors of wars, hurricanes, droughts, sudden deaths, Covid, rain, and snow.  

James 5:8

8 You also be patient and strengthen your hearts, for the Lord’s return is near.

In the beginning America was guided by the Lord our God.

Psalm 33:22

How blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen to be his special possession.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

God warns us in many ways in the scriptures

Straighten up, we must lift up our heads

Luke 21:34

Be Ready!

“But be on your guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day close down upon you suddenly like a trap.

If we don’t stay tuned up with Jesus we could fall away 

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

2 Corinthians 13:11

[ Final Exhortations and Greetings ] Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

1 Corinthians 1:19

 19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will thwart the cleverness of the intelligent.” 

(There are many examples of leaders and highly intelligent individuals today that think they are wiser then others and lean on their own logic and reasoning and don’t need spiritual wisdom)

Matthew 5:22

22 But I say to you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subjected to judgment. And whoever insults a brother will be brought before the council, and whoever says ‘Fool’ will be sent to fiery hell.

(Extremely dangerous)

Luke 12:40

You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

John 14:2-3

2 There are many dwelling places in my Father’s house. Otherwise, I would have told you, because I am going away to make ready a place for you.

3 And if I go and make ready a place for you, I will come again and take you to be with me, so that where I am you may be too.

2 Corinthians 13:11

[ Final Exhortations and Greetings ] Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 6:1-9

6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment accompanied by a promise, namely, 3 “that it may go well with you and that you will live a long time on the earth.”

4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

5 Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart as to Christ, 6 not like those who do their work only when someone is watching—as people-pleasers—but as slaves of Christ doing the will of God from the heart. 7 Obey with enthusiasm, as though serving the Lord and not people, 8 because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.

9 Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

Jeremiah 7:3

The Lord God of Israel who rules over all says; Change the way you have been living and do what is right. If you do, I will allow you to continue to live in this land.

Jeremiah 7:5

You must change the way you have been living and do whatis right. You must treat one another fairly.

Jeremiah 18:11

So now, tell the people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem this; 

The Lord says, ‘I am preparing to bring disaster on you! I am making plans to punish you. So, every one of you, stop the evil things you have been doing. Correct the way you have been living and do what is right.’

Jeremiah 23:3

The Lord says, “Do what is just and right. Deliver those who have been robbed from those who oppress them. Do not exploit or mistreat foreigners who live in your land, children who have no fathers, or widows. Do not kill innocent people in this land.

Jeremiah 26:13

But correct the way you have been living and do what isright. Obey the Lord your God. If you do, the Lord will forgo destroying you as he threatened he would.

Psalm 14:3

Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one.

God wants us to be blameless

Psalms 15:2

Whoever lives a blameless life, does what is right, and speaks honestly.

Psalms 34:14

Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

Psalm 37:3

Trust in the Lord and do what is right! Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!

Psalm 37:27

Turn away from evil! Do what is right! Then you will enjoy lasting security.

Psalm 45:4

Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts.

Psalm 51:4

Against you—you above all—I have sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. So you are just when you confront me; you are right when you condemn me.

Psalm 53:1

Fools say to themselves, “There is no God.” They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

Psalm 106:3

How blessed are those who promote justice, and do what isright all the time.

We are to be blameless

Psalm 119:1-16 

1 How blessed are those whose actions are blameless,

who obey the law of the Lord.

2 

How blessed are those who observe his rules,

and seek him with all their heart,

3 

who, moreover, do no wrong,

but follow in his footsteps.

4 

You demand that your precepts

be carefully kept.

5 

If only I were predisposed

to keep your statutes!

6 

Then I would not be ashamed,

if I were focused on all your commands.

7 

I will give you sincere thanks,

when I learn your just regulations.

8 

I will keep your statutes.

Do not completely abandon me!

9 

How can a young person maintain a pure life?

By guarding it according to your instructions!

10 

With all my heart I seek you.

Do not allow me to stray from your commands!

11 

In my heart I store up your words,

so I might not sin against you.

12 

You deserve praise, O Lord!

Teach me your b

13 

With my lips I proclaim

all the regulations you have revealed.

14 

I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules

as if they were riches of all kinds.

15 

I will meditate on your precepts

and focus on your behavior.

16 

I find delight in your statutes;

I do not forget your instructions

Matthew 6:3

But when you do your giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.

Mark 10:15

I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.

Luke 6:49

“But the person who hears and does not put my words into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against that house, it collapsed immediately, and was utterly destroyed!”

Hebrews 12:14

[ Do Not Reject God’s Warning ] Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

James 2:14

[ Faith and Works Together ] What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Can this kind of faith save him?

We are not to speak against one another, everyone is Gods creation, if we criticize another we are criticizing God!

James 4:11

Do not speak against one another, brothers and sisters. He who speaks against a fellow believer or judges a fellow believer speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but its judge.

James 4:17

So whoever knows what is good to do and does not do it is guilty of sin.

Acts 10:35

but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is welcomed before him.

2 Corinthians 6:14

[ Unequal Partners ] Do not become partners with those who do not believe, for what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship does light have with darkness?

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong, not so that we may appear to have passed the test, but so that you may do what is right even if we may appear to have failed the test.

2 thessalonians 3:13

But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right.

Hebrews 8:1

[ The High Priest of a Better Covenant ] Now the main point of what we are saying is this; We have such a high priest, one who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven.

1 Peter 3:14

But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.

Hebrews 10:35

So do not throw away your confidence, because it has great reward.

America use to be guided by the Lord our God.

Psalm 33:22

How blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen to be his special possession.

Tim Skon, Chaplain, Prayer Minister, Deacon,

            dedicated to serving others in Jesus name 

            5/8/23