The Apostle Paul was amazed at how quickly the people turned from him and what he taught. Their lives had been changed, their souls had been saved, but the devil caught their attention and they looked elsewhere for their satisfaction. In Galatians 4:13-16, we read, “Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the Gospel unto you at the first. 14. And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. 15. Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? For I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. 16. Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?” We can truly understand what Brother Paul is saying. We’ve seen many families come to Crossroads Church, lost and on their way to hell. We’ve seen the power of God move upon the parents and their children and save the entire household. They have come to us telling us how wonderful things are at home and that they have never been happier in their lives. Then the enemy comes, before they are truly grounded in the Word and sows his seed in their ear. They listen and it’s as though we become an enemy to them. How quickly they forget what God has done for their family. They begin searching, failing to look where they are standing. God had led them to the green pasture where there was plenty of food and water, but they were not satisfied. Listening to the voice of Satan, they leave the pasture God has provided for them and go astray. Reports come in that some of the children have been arrested and are in prison, their marriages have fallen apart and ended in divorce. Drugs and alcohol have taken control in some cases. The devil doesn’t want them to learn of the power of the Blood of Jesus, so he keeps them away from the truth. Some will call these catastrophes, “Acts of the devil.” We call them chastisement from God. God allows these things to happen in our lives to correct us and get our attention. He has shown us The Way and we, through the lust of our flesh, turn and go astray, He allows us to go until we are at our end. Many have gotten down to eat with the swine before realizing what they have done. God has instructed us to send this letter to the families, which over the past twenty plus years have left the pasture (where He sent them) and let them know that His doors are always open to them and that they can come home anytime. The same love that saved them and their families is still present in God’s House. Souls are still being saved and lives are still being changed. Malachi 3:6, “For I am the Lord, I change not;” God loves you and so do we. The end is approaching, let us be ready and watching. †
Growing In Christ
Isn’t it great to know that we do not remain babes in Christ? We praise the Lord that we are growing daily. Just as a new born baby grows a little each day, we as Christians do the same. Some grow at a much faster rate, but we think all Christians grow a little as they experience life’s everyday problems. Those that really get into God’s Word, seeking it’s treasures and wisdom, will undoubtedly grow at a much faster rate. We, Christians, need to train ourselves to think like Jesus or should we say put on the mind of Christ. Before we act upon our instincts or react to circumstances around us, we need to ask ourselves, “What would Jesus say or do?” In I Corinthians 3:1-2, the Apostle Paul talks about feeding the people with the milk of the Word and not with the meat of the Word. They were still babes in Christ. Like a small baby, a new convert needs to start out on the milk of the Word, basic simple scriptures. Once the convert is grounded in the basics, then they can learn the more in depth meaning of the Holy Word. The Holy Ghost teaches us as we are able to comprehend and understand the true meaning of the Bible. As the Word says, “Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” We have to read, study and hear the Word taught and preached. The Lord reminds us daily that we are all still growing and learning something new every time we read and study the Word of God. †
The End Times Are Upon Us!
We know you hear this day after day, but if you have read your Bible you know the end is near. When trying times come our way, that’s when we need to anchor down and trust the Lord even more than ever. Some Christians fall apart when trials or test come their way. They don’t understand that we are to be tried with fire to make us stronger. I Peter 1:7, “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried by fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.” Fire only separates all of the foreign and impure materials from gold. The gold loses nothing of it’s nature, weight, color or any other properties. Once refined by fire, gold remains in its pure state. Faith that has been tried by fire also becomes genuine and pure. I Peter 4:12-13, “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings.” As the end nears, the Lord is going to test or try His Children to see which are pure in heart. Remember, He’s coming for a Body that’s without spot or blemish. As Christians, we need to rejoice when we are put to a test. This lets us know that we are His Children and that we are precious in His sight. As we approach the coming of Christ, let’s do all we can to lay up our treasures in Heaven, where we will receive our rewards. †
Our Offer This Month
Evangelist David Bibey preached a message entitled, “The End Times.” Now this message has not been televised, so the only way you can get it is to order this CD. This teaching clearly shows how many Pastors fail to rightly divide the Word of God. We promise you will learn from this message. We’ll send you this a copy of this anointed message for a love gift of $15.00. Simply fill out the enclosed form asking for offer # 439-G and we will get it out to you immediately. All proceeds go to help spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. †
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