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TOPICS THIS WEEK – April 30 – May 6
Worship Sunday – The Unseen Watcher; Monday – The Return of the Exiles; Tuesday – The Prophets of God Helping Them; Wednesday – Joshua and the Angel; Thursday – Not by Might, nor by Power; Friday – In the Days of Queen Esther; Saturday, the Sabbath – Ezra, the Priest and Scribe [All topics per Prophets and Kings by Ellen G. White.]
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Words of Encouragement
Matthew 10:19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
For Heaven’s Sake…
“In vision the prophet beholds “Joshua the high priest,” “clothed with filthy garments” (Zechariah 3:1, 3), standing before the Angel of the Lord, entreating God’s mercy in behalf of his afflicted people. As he pleads for the fulfillment of God’s promises, Satan stands up boldly to resist him. He points to the transgressions of Israel as a reason why they should not be restored to the favor of God. He claims them as his prey, and demands that they be given into his hands. PK 583.2
“The high priest cannot defend himself or his people from Satan’s accusations. He does not claim that Israel is free from fault. In filthy garments, symbolizing the sins of the people, which he bears as their representative, he stands before the Angel, confessing their guilt, yet pointing to their repentance and humiliation, and relying upon the mercy of a sin-pardoning Redeemer. In faith he claims the promises of God. PK 583.3
“Then the Angel, who is Christ Himself, the Saviour of sinners, puts to silence the accuser of His people, declaring, “The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?” Verse 2. Long had Israel remained in the furnace of affliction. Because of their sins they had been well-nigh consumed in the flame kindled by Satan and his agents for their destruction, but God had now set His hand to bring them forth. PK 584.1
“As the intercession of Joshua is accepted, the command is given, ‘Take away the filthy garments from him;’ and to Joshua the Angel says, ‘Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment.’ ‘So they set a fair miter upon his head, and clothed him with garments.’ Verses 4, 5. His own sins and those of his people were pardoned. Israel was clothed with ‘change of raiment’–the righteousness of Christ imputed to them. The miter be placed upon Joshua’s head was such as was worn by the priests,and bore the inscription, ‘Holiness to the Lord’ (Exodus 28:36), signifying that notwithstanding his former transgressions, he was now qualified to minister before God in His sanctuary. PK 584.2
“The Angel now declared to Joshua: ‘Thus saith the Lord of hosts; If thou wilt walk in My ways, and if thou wilt keep My charge, then thou shalt also judge My house, and shalt also keep My courts, and I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by.’ Zechariah 3:7. If obedient, he should be honored as the judge, or ruler, over the temple and all its services; he should walk among attending angels, even in this life; and at last he should join the glorified throng around the throne of God. PK 584.3
“As Satan accused Joshua and his people, so in all ages he accuses those who seek the mercy and favor of God. He is “the accuser of our brethren, . . . which accused them before our God day and night.” Revelation 12:10. Over every soul that is rescued from the power of evil, and whose name is registered in the Lamb’s book of life, the controversy is repeated. Never is one received into the family of God without exciting the determined resistance of the enemy. But He who was the hope of Israel then, their defense, their justification and redemption, is the hope of the church today. PK 585.2
“Satan’s accusations against those who seek the Lord are not prompted by displeasure at their sins. He exults in their defective characters; for he knows that only through their transgression of God’s law can he obtain power over them. His accusations arise solely from his enmity to Christ. Through the plan of salvation, Jesus is breaking Satan’s hold upon the human family and rescuing souls from his power. All the hatred and malignity of the archrebel is stirred as he beholds the evidences of Christ’s supremacy; and with fiendish power and cunning he works to wrest from Him the children of men who have accepted salvation. He leads men into skepticism, causing them to lose confidence in God and to separate from His love; he tempts them to break the law and then claims them as his captives, contesting Christ’s right to take them from him. PK 585.3
“Satan knows that those who ask God for pardon and grace will obtain it; therefore he presents their sins before them to discourage them. Against those who are trying to obey God, he is constantly seeking occasion for complaint. Even their best and most acceptable service he seeks to make appear corrupt. By countless devices, the most subtle and the most cruel, he endeavors to secure their condemnation. PK 586.1
“In his own strength, man cannot meet the charges of the enemy. In sin-stained garments, confessing his guilt, he stands before God. But Jesus, our Advocate, presents an effectual plea in behalf of all who by repentance and faith have committed the keeping of their souls to Him. He pleads their cause, and by the mighty arguments of Calvary, vanquishes their accuser. His perfect obedience to God’s law has given Him all power in heaven and in earth, and He claims from His Father mercy and reconciliation for guilty man. To the accuser of His people He declares: ‘The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan. These are the purchase of My blood, brands plucked from the burning.’ And to those who rely on Him in faith, He gives the assurance, ‘Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment.’ Zechariah 3:4. PK 586.2
“All who have put on the robe of Christ’s righteousness will stand before Him as chosen and faithful and true. Satan has no power to pluck them out of the hand of the Saviour. Not one soul who in penitence and faith has claimed His protection will Christ permit to pass under the enemy’s power. His word is pledged: ‘Let him take hold of My strength, that he may make peace with Me; and he shall make peace with Me.’ Isaiah 27:5. The promise given to Joshua is given to all: ‘If thou wilt keep My charge,. . . I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by.’ Zechariah 3:7. Angels of God will walk on either side of them, even in this world, and they will stand at last among the angels that surround the throne of God. PK 587.1
(This study is based on chapter 47, “Joshua and the Angel” in Prophets and Kings (PK), by Ellen G. White.)
For Health’s Sake…
Question: How long does it take to heal leaky gut?
Answer: That depends on the individual. But great progress can be made in 10 days, when a person goes on a fast, which relaxes digestion.
Question: Are there natural ways to treat hemorrhoids?
Answer: Cut a potato like a french fry. Insert it into the rectum. If you have an assistant, use drops of pure fresh lemon juice on the hemorrhoids or apply ice directly on the hemorrhoids. Either method will shrink hemorrhoids.
Question: Are there natural ways to treat gum disease?
Answer: Pastor Flemons suggests brushing the teeth with a combination of equal parts diatomaceous earth, baking soda, and golden seal powder. Just place a bit of the powder mix into the palm of the hand and apply onto the toothbrush and brush. Oil pulling is another option. Pastor Flemons suggests using coconut oil. Swoosh 1 teaspoon of the oil around in your mouth for about 10 minutes. Spit the oil into the trash or outside, rather than into any plumbing to avoid any clogging of the pipe. Do this 1 to 3 times per day. Be prepared. This method will cause the release of a lot of saliva. Just hold it in.