RUSSELL SANDERS

4-9-2025

THE OLD PATHS

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Jeremiah 6:16 says, “Stand ye in the ways [roads], and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls…”

The “old paths” were tested, tried, and proven to line up with scripture. New thoughts or new ways may hold uncertainties or dangers. Be wary of them.

The church has a two-thousand-year track record of proven ways and doctrines. When new or unusual practices or doctrines emerge, one must be careful as it could be a trap to derail you. Study the issue in line with God’s word to test its veracity. The Berean church was commended by Paul for testing everything according to the word of God. [Acts 17:11.] We need to do it likewise.

Just because a doctrine or teaching or a catchy saying is old does not mean it is obsolete or no longer valid. God’s word does not change with time. New doctrines, teachings, or popular sayings must still line up with the Bible.

Yes, new interpretations of scripture do emerge at times. They may become popular. If your knowledge of the Bible is a bit weak, you could become fooled by a “new” thing. That is why we must constantly be reading and studying the Bible. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you the relevant scripture passage to confirm or dismiss teachings and He will.

The old paths [sound old teachings] are usually time-tested and proven. However, even the old teachings should not be taken for granted as always being scripturally true. Examine everything by the yardstick of God’s written word.

Be not deceived. Study to show yourself approved with God [2 Timothy 2:15].

HELEN SANDERS

4-9-2025

DOUBT – THE FAITH KILLER

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Satan likes to fill our minds with doubt. He will whisper that God does not love you. He will tell you that you are a failure. He will torment you with your past sins, even though you have repented of them. He brings doubt into your mind, hoping it will germinate and destroy your faith.

In Mark 11:23 it says, “For verily I say unto you [that is you and me] That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and SHALL NOT DOUBT in his heart, but SHALL BELIEVE that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”

Doubt causes us to say the opposite of what God tells us in His word. We must maintain faith in God and His word because God cannot lie. If God said it, then we must choose to doubt it or believe it.

I often think of David as a boy with a slingshot. He was anointed by God, but even before that anointing came through Samuel, he had great faith. He believed he could protect his sheep and killed a lion and bear because of his faith in God. When he saw the soldiers all fearful when Goliath came and intimated Saul’s army, David let faith rise inside. He had no doubt that God was bigger than a giant, and that faith brought Israel victory.

Never entertain doubt my friend. It will destroy faith. Doubt comes with the words, “what if?” These are faith killers. I would say this when those words come into your mind, “what if God can’t lie?” Those words destroy doubt.

Keep your armor on continuously to ward off the fiery darts of doubt. Do not ever think on them. Cast those imaginations down [2 Corinthians 10:5]. You are mightier through God than any lie Satan can throw your way.  



HELEN SANDERS

PROPHETIC EXHORTATION

4-9-2025

Sure you can quit and lose the rewards that God has coming to those that fought the good fight and prevailed through stormy trials. Yet, it isn't the best path for you. God said He would never leave you or forsake you. Hold on to the promises of God and don't doubt that He will see you through. One day you will hear "Well done, thou good and faithful servant!"

DEBRA TOPE

SEER/INTERCESSOR

This is a note from Debra:

ANNOUNCEMENT: I am having cataract surgery Wednesday and depending how my eye does I could be out til Friday or Monday. Will keep you posted

Please pray for Debra that all goes well with her cataract surgery on Wednesday. Thank you

APOSTLE PAT MURRAY

PROPHETIC EXHORTATION

It cost them 40 long years of trudging through the wilderness: God allowed a small group of men to look over into what the promised land had to offer them. God’s Word tells us they returned from Canaan with huge clusters of grapes so heavy they had to be carried on poles. When questioned about that land, they gave this report, “Indeed, it is a bountiful country, a land flowing with milk and honey, but the people are powerful, and their towns are fortified.” Yes, even with God guaranteeing them a great victory, they still revolted, saying the spoil just wasn’t worth the warfare. It would be difficult to realize that our own insecurities could actually blind us to the fruit that is already in our hands. So don’t ever allow that kind of spirit to rob you of your own harvest. Remember you have a choice; You can grab those grapes or your insecurities…But you cannot hold them both. Have a blessed day and stay determined to make the right choice for your future.

 Shield and Prayer! HCC

Put God first in your life. Your God is your Shield,

Your life partner. He shields you with forgiveness,

With love. With so much love, there are not

Enough words to tell you. He has so much love,

He died for you. Look to his saving grace. If you,

Do not know him yet look to the book of love,

The Bible. Look, repent and give your Heart to him.

Christ hears your Heart, your words. He hears

Your repentance. You do not see him, but he is

There with you. Pray to him, read his word,

And come to this Savior, Christ Jesus!

And be born again!

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