Worship: For Heaven’s Sake “The Christian life is a battle and a march. In this warfare there is no release; the effort must be continuous and persevering. It is by unceasing endeavor that we maintain the victory over the temptations of Satan. Christian integrity must be sought with resistless energy and maintained with a resolute fixedness of purpose. {MH 453.2}
“There is need of earnest work, that we may have strength from God to resist the enemy when he shall come in like a flood. . . . Peace and rest can be secured only by conflict. The powers of light and darkness are in array, and we must individually take a part in the struggle. Jacob wrestled all night with God before he gained the victory. . . “
“This violence takes in the whole heart. To be double minded is to be unstable. Resolution, self-denial, and consecrated effort are required for the work of preparation. The understanding and the conscience may be united; but if the will is not set to work, we shall make a failure. Every faculty and feeling must be engaged. Ardor and earnest prayer must take the place of listlessness and indifference. Only by earnest, determined effort and faith in the merits of Christ can we overcome, and gain the kingdom of heaven. Our time for work is short. Christ is soon to come the second time. May God help those who have heard the warning message to remember that ‘the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.’” {YI May 24, 1900, par. 5}
Obviously, this is no type of physical violence. It is a battle of the mind. It is in giving your whole heart to the LORD, says Pastor Flemons, that the blessing comes.
[For additional details, please read Matthew 11:12; Psalm 119:9, 10; Romans 14:17; Daniel 9:27; 2 Thessalonians 2:2,3; John 3:2; Luke 10:3,8,9; Revelation 22:11, 12; Youth’s Instructor, May 24, 1900, par. 5 and pages 21.1 to 23.2 in The Two Thrones Representing the Kingdoms of Grace and of Glory, by James White. Also listen to the recording, which includes Pastor Flemons, singing Hymn 523, “My Faith Has Found a Resting Place.”]
Wellness: For Health’s Sake Pastor Flemons, a doctor of biblical wellness, says that having no plan is a plan to fail. He says that you must plan to be healthy. For instance, you must plan the time to pray and study your Bible. They relieve stress. When you travel, plan to carry healthy food to avoid the needless temptation to eat junk foods. You must plan to do some things outside to breathe the fresh air and get the sun that you need daily. Walking for exercise is an excellent thing to do outside. In order to stay hydrated, you must keep water handy during the day and by your bedside, as you habitually get to bed by 9:30 nightly. Using self-control, being persistent, and sharing with others have healthy benefits. Use the REFRESHING Way lifestyle as you plan to get healthy and stay healthy. (For further details, listen to the recording.)
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TOPICS THIS WEEK – August 26 – September 1
Worship Sunday – Kingdom of Grace and the Kingdom of Glory, Pt 1; Monday – Kingdoms of Grace and Glory, Pt 2; Tuesday – Wheat, Tares at the Transfiguration; Wednesday – Kingdom of Grace Taught in 7 Parables; Thursday – Taking the Kingdom by Violence
Wellness Sunday – Don’t Borrow Power from Tomorrow; Monday – A Merry Heart Good Medicine for Depression; Tuesday – If your stomach could talk…; Wednesday – False Education and Funerals; Thursday – Plan Your Wellness, Postpone Your Funeral
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Words of Encouragement
James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. (Also read Faith and Works, FW 17.1.)
1 Chronicles 29:14 All things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee (last part). (Also read Faith and Works, FW 22.3-23.1.)