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APRIL 10, 2023

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RUSSELL SANDERS

4-10-2023

PSALM 116

SUFFRERING AND THANKSGIVING

Jesus spoke to his disciples about the cup of suffering He must bear. They thought they could do it also. They did not really understand it at that time, but after His ascension it became a reality for them.

In Psalm 116 the writer speaks of this in verse 13 where it says, “I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the LORD.” The Hebrew word for salvation used here is “Yeshuah,” the name of Jesus. It is saying (my paraphrase), “I will take Yeshuah’s cup of suffering and call upon the LORD.” This reflects Jesus’ agony Gethsemane where he accepted His cup of suffering and called upon the Father.

We can see this throughout Psalm 116. Verse 3 says, “The sorrows of death compassed (surrounded) me, and the pains of hell (Sheol) got hold upon me. I found trouble and sorrow, (vs. 4) Then I called upon the name of the LORD (Jehovah, or Father) …deliver my soul.” (vs. 6) …and He helped me.” (vs. 8) For Thou (LORD) hast delivered my soul from death.”

As Jesus died, He descended into Sheol (NT Hades) and after three nights and days He was delivered from death (the cross), hell (Sheol, Hades), and the grave (tomb), as verse 8 says, “For thou hast delivered my soul from death…”

The writer says in verse 15, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints” for they are resurrected to life to join him. Nevertheless, the writer is here delivered from death with all its trouble (vs. 3) and sorrow unto life.

But how does he respond to “the cup of suffering” which he endured? We see this in verse 17 where it says, “I will offer to Thee (Lord) the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will (again) call upon (in praise) the name of the LORD.”

After all the suffering (which Jesus told us to expect) it is truly a sacrifice of our will (soul) and our flesh (body) to lift our spirit and voice in praise and thanksgiving unto God. Even as the trouble is actively upon us, we, (like Paul) must count it as an honor to be counted worthy of suffering for Christ, just as He suffered for us. That is why it is called in vs. 17 the “sacrifice of thanksgiving.”

To “sacrifice” is to “give up “something. We offer up praises and the giving of thanks to the Holy Lamb of God, even in our suffering.

HELEN SANDERS

4-10-2023

ALWAYS BE READY

In the society that we live in, we are accustomed to “instant” food at drive throughs whether it is a hamburger or fries or a taco. We have microwave ovens that heat prepackaged food up quickly, so we do not have to spend hours in the kitchen. We have instant mashed potatoes and instant grits and instant oatmeal. It seems that life has become a “fast on the move” life.

The word instant is used biblically in another way. In II Timothy 4:2 the Apostle Paul tells young Timothy, “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering.” The word instant means to take a stand. We are to be prepared and ready to make a stand every time that it is necessary for Jesus Christ. We are to know the Word of God in such a way that we have an “answer” for all those that have questions.

To do this, we must spend more than a few minutes daily reading the word. We must study. Now that is a word that most do not like, but as you study topics in scripture you learn things that will help you to be “instant in season.”

Most Christians have not been prepared to do this. It will never come through “feel good” sermons that make you leave church feeling “high.” It comes when we are challenged to dig in the word and learn what we need to “make that stand.” This charge to Timothy is not just for him. It is for all of us. We are to always be “instant” in and out of season. Someone may come into the family of God because we have prepared for those times. Our knowledge of scripture may change a life for eternity.

Some may say they have no time to study. I would say get up earlier each day and take time! Do not be caught off guard. Study, prepare, and make a stand, by being instant in and out of season. You can be sure that in life there will be tests that determine whether or not you have read the word. Psalm 119:130 says, “The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding to the simple.” If you want to be enlightened by God, then read His Word.

Also, Psalm 119:11 says, “Thy word is hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.”

The word of God is like a treasure. We hide it in our heart and use it when it is needed!

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PROPHETIC WORD

4-4-2023

May your eyes of understanding be enlightened that you may discern the times. We are living in a season of much chaos and destruction. We will see things in the natural that have never been seen before. There will be suddenlies that will occur that would take the wind out of your sails if you hadn't been in the secret place and been prepared for what is to soon happen. There is a shift coming where the darkness will cover the earth, but the Lord would say, that this is the hour to rise and shine for him. There will be many things that will bring fear, but light overcomes darkness, so, rise and shine for him. The remnant are those that have surrendered every area of their lives to the will of God and will see and hear from God as if He is standing in the room with them. They will go forth and do exploits like they have never done before. They will rise up out of complacency around them and cut it off from their surroundings. There will be no more fence riding, for God would say that this is the hour, yes this is the hour that will determine the victory or the defeat in your lives. Those that have sold out will win the battles, but those that have been lukewarm will find that they cannot win any battle because they have not chosen the way of God.

So, rise up, and do what God has told you. He has given you your marching orders and will not change His mind. Yes, the battles will be fierce, but you are armed with offensive weapons to take out the enemy before you. Remember that the battle is the Lord's and He is using you to win His battles. So arm yourself with His strength, His Peace, His love and you shall see things flee that are coming against you.

Do not look back to what has been for that day is gone. You must focus on this hour and not the what was, for in looking back, all you will find is what is gone and not what is here. Let it go. Shake it loose. Let it fall off you like the shedding of an old wineskin. For in this season God is doing a new thing in your life and it requires a new wineskin. Let it be filled up with the anointing of God and not yesterday's dregs. Go forth now and see that the roadblocks are being removed for you saith the Lord.

APOSTLE PAT MURRAY

PROPHECTIC EXHORTATION

4-8-2023

Don’t think that you can continue hanging around toxic people or toxic situations; And not know they’ll make you sick, weak and confused. These toxic folks, toxic situations and toxic places are constantly pulling on you; And they will eventually get you down. Sure at times it can be hard for you to recognize this; But those who love you and care about you are obviously seeing it better than you are. So you need to come to the realization that some folks and some things you absolutely cannot help or much less change...So quit wasting your valuable time, your emotions and your energy. Just love them and pray for them…FROM AFAR OFF.