FAITH + ACTION = Miracles

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ALOHA FAMILY AND FRIENDS,  Beloved of God,

FAITH + ACTION      “WORTH CONSIDERING”     5/25/19       (Across my desk this morning.)


Today’s Scripture
“I foretold the former things long ago, my mouth announced them and I made them known; then suddenly I acted, and they came to pass.”  (Isaiah 48:3, NIV)

God of the Suddenlies
You may have been dealing with the same problem for ten years. Your situation may look as though it’s never going to change, but in a split second, God can totally resolve it. “Suddenly.” You won’t expect it. It’s out of the ordinary, and it’s not small. No matter how long it’s been, no matter what you’re facing, you’ve got to believe that God is full of surprises. One touch of His favor and He can move the wrong people out of your life and move the right people into your life. One touch of God’s favor and He can take you from having barely enough to having more than enough. You may not see how it’s all going to work out, but you don’t have to figure it all out. God is saying, “You need to get ready. You haven’t seen My explosive blessings. You haven’t seen the surpassing greatness of My favor.” Your part is to simply believe; to get up each day in faith, expecting God’s favor. Expect something good to happen to you today. Expect God to surprise you!

A Prayer for Today
“Father in heaven, today I come to You, giving You my cares and worries. I believe that You are working behind the scenes and expect You to suddenly turn things in my favor. Thank You for everything You are doing in my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”

My Comments:
In many of the accounts of healing in the New Testament I have noticed both words and action.  That in the process of a healing that an action was also taken that supported the faith of the healing.  Jesus called on the Divine Power of God over 37 times in the New Testament for healing and miracles:

https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/miracles/what-miracles-did-jesus-perform.html

Might be a good use of time to check them all out to get an overview of the supernatural work that the Holy Spirit would like to do through us today.

1.    With the Water into wine HE had the water drawn and be Jars filled with water.  John 4:46-47
2.    With the Nobleman’s son,  the father was begging in faith for the healing.  Luke 5:1-11
3.    With Peter’s mother-in-law Jesus took her by the hand and helped her up and the fever left.
4.    With the leper, Jesus told him to go show himself to the priest and offer sacrifice.  Mk.1:40-45
5.    With the paralytic, Jesus told him to take up your bed and go home.  Matt.9:1-8
6.    With the ruler’s daughter Jesus put the crowd outside and raised her from the dead,  Matt.9:18
7.    With the bleeding woman, she reached out and touched Jesus.  Lk.8:43-48

It would be good for you to make a parallel study of the 37 recorded miracles and see what is similar.  Basically what I see is the HEART Faith of Hebrews 11,  also has the aggressive attitude of James 2:17.  that heart faith and action must go together.  It is not a head attitude of let’s watch and see.  But that HEART Faith itself is the very substance and evidence of the miracle needed.

This is how we are saved, delivered, healed, filled with the Holy Spirit and have the power of God for victory in our lives.  This what our Heavenly Father want’s to teach us while on earth.

Your, in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy,   Ken <><     www.Trinity-Aloha.org

HEARING

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HEARING:    4/24/19

One of the first verses in the Bible is about hearing concerns Adam,  Gen.3:17  And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life…   And all through the Old Testament we find that the ears to hear and the heart to understand in man has been severely damaged.  David even picks it up on the Psalms 115:6  They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:  In proverbs 8:33 even Solomon picks up the cry:  “Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.  Christ Jesus in Matt.13:12-14 went on to teach:”  12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.  13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.  14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive.  Paul in Rom.10:17 says it this way:So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.  So when you open your heart to hear the Word of God’s Truth you grow in Faith.

So what is the difference in Hearing and Hearing but not Hearing?   Hearing not is like Christ Jesus taught in Matt.13:14 concerning the good seed falling to the way side and the chicken (demons) came and ate it up and there was no germination.  James 3:17 writes that the Faith that saves also causes action.  That heart faith causes change while head agreement does not.   So it is altogether possible to agree with something in the head that is profound and still not apply it your life because it has not become seated in your heart of hearts,  Rom.10:9-10 clearly makes that distinction.


So one of the most important factors in a Christian life is to HEAR the WORD of GOD clearly in the HEART, and in humility, obey it.

Abraham is an exceptional example of this.  He was so sure of the voice that he heard in his heart that he was willing to take his miracle Son of his old age up on a mountain and make him a sacrifice to the God that he heard in his heart.   We all know the story,  but do we realize how strong his contact with GOD must have been.  How clear was his hearing…    And also to pack up his family being sure of the same voice and leaving his land to go where he had no idea of where he was going.  Heb.11 is a short record of how HEART FAITH works when the voice of GOD is clear and obeyed.
 
One of my favorite versed on this subject is James:4:8-10  8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.  9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.  10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.


Perhaps, tomorrow evening, at our House Church we can share more about this as this is very primary to having Victory, ( Rom.8,) in our Christian Walk.


Yours, in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy,   Ken<><  www.Trinity-Aloha.org  (Home Page has more thoughts like this under,  “Worth Considering.”)

PEACE

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ALOHA FAMILY AND FRIENDS,  John 3:16,  12:24-26,  17:20-26

PEACE       “WORTH CONSIDERING”    4/24/19     (Across my desk this morning form Joel:)

Today’s Scripture
“In peace [and with a tranquil heart] I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety and confident trust.”   (Psalm 4:8, AMP)

Dwell in Safety and Trust
God has promised to be your Protector, your Defender, your Strength, your Shelter and so much more! Even when the storms of life come against you, as long as you are dwelling in Him, you dwell in safety and trust—nothing can take away your peace and joy. What does it mean to dwell in Him? One of the definitions of the word “dwell” means to keep your attention directed toward something. The more you keep your attention directed toward God, the more you will know Him and the more confidence you will have in Him. When you focus your heart and mind on the Word of God and declare His promises over your life, you are dwelling in Him. When you lift your voice in worship and give Him glory and honor, you are dwelling in Him. When you spend time meditating on Him and connecting to Him through prayer, you are dwelling in Him. Are you facing a difficult situation? Dwell on the fact that Almighty God is on your side. Dwell of the fact that He’s promised to fight your battles for you and no weapon formed against you will prosper. If you start thinking these kinds of thoughts, you will be filled with faith and confidence, no matter what comes against you.

A Prayer for Today
“Father in heaven, thank You for Your promise of peace and safety in my life. I choose to give my attention to You. Have Your way in me and let everything I do bring glory to You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”

My Thoughts:
In my life time I have come to the conclusion that the times that I was hurt the most was because I was in the wrong place doing the wrong thing at the wrong time.  That the Holy Spirit and my guardian angel did their very best to keep me out of trouble but simply,  I was not listening.  I was enjoying my anger or lust or coveting something and just plan not listening.  I was just plain, too busy.  Some times folks get hooked on getting an adrenaline rush and stir up strife just for the power trip.  But the fall out can be disastrous.  Especially when we get into pride.  Now pride can cause a whole big bucket full of pain.  Or talking stink about some one else, just to feel important.  That kind of pride can cause a feud that goes on for generations. Or just keeping our stinking garbage of the past down in our basement,  Just stinks more and more every day.  

That is why Jesus teaches us that if any man loves the world the love of the father is not in him, 1 John 2:14-17.

So the real key to a good life in this world is in coming into a loving relationship with Christ Jesus as LORD,  Rom.10:9-10 and then in humility and obedience learning the truth of God given us in the Word of God so we can sort out the voices in our minds and lean to be selective in following only the Holy Spirit into the Peace of God, which passes all understanding, Phil. 4:7. and become a peacemaker as a child of God, Matt.5:9.   For the Kingdom of God is not meat and drink but righteousness, peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit, Rom.15:13.  And we are called to be perfect, and of good comfort, in one mind to live in the peace and love of God,  2 Cor.13:11.  So we need to learn to allow the peace of God to rule in our hearts as one body of Christ and to be thankful,  Col.3:15.  Really want a happy, peaceful life,  got to learn to sow peace in Christ Jesus as LORD.

Heb. 13:19-21,

20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever.   Amen.

Yours, in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy,   Ken<><  www.Trinity-Aloha.org  (Past issues of “Worth Considering” may be found in our links at the above Home Page.)


STRIFE

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ALOHA FAMILY AND FRIENDS,  Beloved of God,  John 3:16,  12:24-26,  17:20-26

STRIFE       WORTH CONSIDERING,    4/23/19    (On my desk this morning.)

Today’s Scripture
“It is an honor for a man to cease from strife…”(Proverbs 20:3, AMPC)

A Mark of Honor
If we realized the destructive force that strife is, we would be more careful to not allow it into our relationships. It can creep into relationships by starting small, maybe through a comment or a wrong look from someone, and can then escalate into something much bigger. When we let our guard down and say things that are disrespectful, hurtful or demeaning, we’re not just damaging our relationship, we’re inviting the destructive spirit of strife into that relationship. But when you choose to cease from strife and overlook an offense, you are acting honorably and honoring God. How do you avoid strife? The Bible tells us that love covers over many offenses. Love stops strife. It means that you give people the benefit of the doubt. You consider what they may be going through instead of focusing on how they reacted to you. Maybe someone was short with you at the office, but they may have a loved one in the hospital. Instead of getting upset, walk in love—be patient and kind to them. Look for ways to walk in peace with the people in your life and put an end to strife!

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for Your hand of victory in my life. Give me the wisdom and courage I need to walk away from strife so I can focus on the destiny You have prepared for me. I love You and bless You in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

My Comments,
Strife usually goes hand and hand with Stress and Anger.   Jesus taught it was OK to get angry but not to get into sin about it.  I have been told on good authority that getting into a strife/stress adrenaline mode for just 5 minutes shuts down our immune system for about 24 hours.  And of course if we react in kind,  our reaction is usually destructive to some degree in the relationship.  In fact in Kentucky, where I grew up, feuds could last for generations.  And to the place where no one could remember how it started.  Yesterday I was talking to a young man that went into a big adrenaline rage over something that had happened a long time ago.  I explained to him that he was wasting his life over something that could not be fixed.  You can not fix yesterday you can only trust GOD with it and find peace in the fact that GOD will bring a valid judgment to every wrong.  But that the time has past and will not return.  So  why give more time to be destroyed.   Life is a precious gift, every day if we will live only in the day.   Not in the yesterdays or tomorrows but make today count for eternity.  To do justly, to love mercy, and walk humbly with thy GOD,  Micah 6:8

When I was a little boy of about 8 and bored and broke in my home town of Frankfort I found my Uncle Frank sitting on a stone wall in front of the Old State Capital Building.  I set down with him and we talked for a while and out of no where he pulled out a 50 cent piece and gave it to me.   In 1940 that was a lot of money,  you could go to the show, have popcorn and ice cream for $25 cents.  Of course as all of us do,  eventually he passed away.  But I sure hope he made it into GOD’s Kingdom as I want to thank him again for that .50 piece on the warm sunny afternoon  in Frankfort when he loved me so well.   LOVE is what GOD is trying to teach us.  Love for ourselves, love for others and love for HIM.   As HIS new kingdom will be totally saturated with love, humility, obedience and righteousness.  We have been given a life time on planet earth in this temporary dimension of time to discover how to live in that coming kingdom, if we want to.   So what kind of memories are you making?  The Great Creator has not given up on wanting to make us in HIS image but HE needs our Faith and Permission in order for the restoration to be real.  HE want to restore us to HIS original design prior to Adam’s pride and rebellion and defection.  Christ Jesus came to make that a possibility.  The ticket has already been paid in full.  All that is needed is for you to decide, with your heart, to get on board,  Rom.10:9-10.   Yours, in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy,  Ken<><  

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CONFIDENCE & FAITH

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ALOHA FAMILY AND FRIENDS,  Beloved of the Most High.

CONFIDENCE & FAITH,     “WORTH CONSIDERING”    4/22/19   (Across my desk this morning.)

Today’s Scripture
“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.”  (Hebrews 10:35, NIV)

It Has A Great Reward
Have you been praying and believing for something that seems like it’s taking a lot longer to see the answer than you thought? Many times, people can miss God’s best simply because they give up before they see their “due season” come. Don’t let that be you! Be encouraged today, your answer is closer than you think. If it seems like things are getting more difficult, remember, when the intensity heats up, that means you are closer to your victory. It always seems darkest just before the dawn arrives. You serve a faithful God, and He’s working behind the scenes on your behalf. Don’t cast away your confidence today, because your reward is coming. And just like a new mother forgets about her labor pain when she is finally holding her newborn, you’ll forget about your struggle when you are holding on to your promise. While you are waiting, keep an attitude of faith and expectancy. Wake up every morning and say out loud, “I’ve come too far to give up now. My due season is coming. I will reap my harvest.” Stay in faith and look for His hand of blessing because He has promised you victory, and it’s closer than you think!

A Prayer for Today
“Father in heaven, today I stand believing that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. Give me Your strength to continue believing until I see Your promises fulfilled in my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

My Comments:
In the Old Testament there is a scripture that states,  “Where there is no vision the people perish, Prov. 29:18” and in Isa.28 we are told that, 

Because you have said, “We have made a covenant with death,
And with Sheol (the place of the dead) we have made an agreement,
When the overwhelming scourge passes by, it will not reach us,
For we have made lies our refuge and we have concealed ourselves in deception.”

16 Therefore the Lord God says this,

“Listen carefully, I am laying in Zion a Stone, a tested Stone,
A precious Cornerstone for the [secure] foundation, firmly placed.
He who believes [who trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone] will not [b]be disturbed or give way [in sudden panic].
17 
“I will make justice the measuring line
And righteousness the mason’s level;
Then hail will sweep away the refuge of lies
And waters will flood over the secret [hiding] place.
18 
“Your covenant with death will be annulled,
And your agreement with Sheol (the place of the dead) will not stand;
When the overwhelming scourge passes through,
Then you will become its trampling ground.

Isaiah 28:15-18.

Therefore it is very imperative that we find the TRUE VISION of God and what is HIS precious corner stone of security.  And that we place our Faith and Confidence in that which our Creator has directed us to.  Otherwise we can expect a very unhappy ending to our life story.  It is also imperative that we also share that wonderful vision of security during the short time we have been given to live on earth.

Yours, in HIS great Love and wonderful grace and mercy,   Ken<><    www.Trinity-Aloha.org

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DEPENDABLE

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ALOHA FAMILY AND FRIENDS,  Beloved of God

DEPENDABLE,   “WORTH CONSIDERING”      4/20/19     (Across my desk today and pray that you are having a wonderful morning in celebration the resurrection of Christ Jesus as LORD.)

Today’s Scripture
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.”  (Philippians 1:6, NLT)

It Is Finished
At that moment when Jesus spoke the words on the cross, “It is finished,” it certainly looked like the end. It looked as though it was over. But maybe that wasn’t just a statement of fact; it was a statement of faith. He was saying to His Father, “I’ve done My part. I’ve fulfilled My destiny. Now, I have total trust and confidence that You are going to finish what You started through Me.” Even though it looked like the end, in reality, it was only the beginning.

When it looks dark in your life, when things aren’t going your way, dare to make that declaration of faith just like Jesus, “It is finished.” What you’re really saying is, “God, I know You are going to finish what You’ve begun in my life. You are going to turn things around. I know that You are giving me the breaks that I need. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven!” Always remember to speak victory over your circumstances because He is faithful, and He will complete what He’s started in you.

A Prayer for Today
“Father in heaven, thank You for Your faithfulness in my life. I thank You that You will complete what You’ve started in my life. Today I choose to put my trust and hope in You knowing that You are working behind the scenes to bring victory to every area of my life in Jesus’ name. Amen!”

My Comments:

Through the Holy Scriptures it is easy to see that our Creator is constant and dependable and likes it that way.   Just look at the stars or check out an atomic element chart and the precise way things are put together, even you and me.   But the hard part for me is that HE wants to teach me to also be DEPENDABLE,  That my word is my bond.  That what I say that I do.   I have had dealings with so many Christians whose word was more like an ice cube on a hot side walk in the hot sun.     So if we will allow HIM to,  HE will make us in HIS Image,  He has not given up on that intent.   Jesus came to make that possible for us.  But the big issue is can we get the vision to have faith for HIM to help us become a FATHFUL DEPENDABLE people.    The World is very quickly headed in to darkness due to the Christians not being dependable in sharing God’s Holy Truth AS DIRECTED.  So are we learning to become dependable in all that we say and do or yealding to the call of the flesh at the times?  The witness of Christ Jesus is given when you keep your word.   And when it is finished, as Jesus did.  The Holy Spirit will be glad to help us with this if we ask Him to.    Yours, in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy,   Ken<><     www.Trinity-Aloha.org

Undependable

.   unreliable, bum, capricious, careless, changeable, dubious, erratic, fickle, fly-by-night, inconsistent, inconstant, indefinite, indeterminate, loose, treacherous, trick, tricky, uncertain …

JOY

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ALOHA FAMILY AND FRIENDS,  Beloved of God.

JOY     “WORTH CONSIDERING”    4/18/19     (Across my desk this morning from Joel.)


Today’s Scripture
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”  (Psalm 118:24, NKJV)

This is the Day
Every day that we are given is a precious gift from Almighty God. We should wake up every morning with a grateful attitude, full of faith and expectancy for what the Lord has in store. Sure, you may be facing some challenges in your life, or maybe things aren’t going the way you planned. But remember, each new day is a chance to stand strong in the midst of adversity and see the faithfulness of God. Every new day is an opportunity to praise and thank Him, to magnify your God instead of magnifying your problems. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! Be glad that God has promised to never leave you or forsake you. Be glad that God has given you a sound, healthy mind. Rejoice that He is making a way where there seems to be no way! Focus on the gift of each and every day and rejoice in what God has done in your life!

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for this day. Thank You for another opportunity to sing Your praises. I choose to set my mind and heart on You. I choose to rejoice and be glad in You in Jesus’ name! Amen.”

My Comments
Biblically JOY is enjoyed when we believe what GOD says about us and we believe it.   Faith and Joy are directly tied together.  One of the verses that comes to mind:  Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.  Heb. 12:2.  In other words, Jesus believed what the Messianic Scriptures told him would happen to the Messiah to solve the sin problem of man.  And HE embraced that truth with faith and joy and obtained the promises for us and Himself.  We are also taught in the Holy Scriptures that those who follow the teachings of Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.  “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”  2 Tim.3:12.  So if we are living a healthy life in Christ Jesus,  the folks who don’t like the light will try to put our light out.  If no one is trying to put your lights out you may want to check your road map.  Do a study on persecution through the New Testament and find the right road.  But with the persecution come also the JOY and PEACE of GOD, knowing that you are on the right road.  Of course a true walk in Jesus is also covered with a lot of love and aloha.  But if you lovingly share the truth about Jesus, Salvation, Heaven and Hell you can expect persecution but also with Faith and JOY! 

Yours, in HIS great LOVE and wonderful grace and mercy,   Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org  (At that home page you will find a link to past “Worth Considering” teachings.) 

WORRY

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ALOHA FAMILY AND FRIENDS,  Beloved of God.

WORRY      “WORTH CONSIDERING”    4/17/19    (On my desk this morning…  VERY IMPORTANT TO YOU.)

Today’s Scripture
“And who of you by worrying can add one hour to [the length of] his life?”  (Matthew 6:27 )

Refuse To Worry!
God doesn’t want you to live worried and anxious about anything. He knows that worry is counterproductive. It steals your peace and joy and affects every area of your life, even your sleep! Have you heard the saying, “Don’t worry yourself sick?” Yes, worrying will actually make you physically ill. You won’t ever gain anything by worrying, in fact it causes you to lose precious moments that you can never live again. The good news is, God has promised to bring you victory over worry. When you make the choice to put an end to worry, God will give you His peace. Decide today to put an end to worry in your life. Don’t feed worry by focusing on bad news all the time. Sure, we should be informed, but we should be most informed of the truth of the Word of God. Choose today to feed your faith and fill your heart and mind with God’s promises. Declare every day, “My God shall supply all my needs. He makes a way out of no way. He is a Restorer and Redeemer.” As you focus on God’s Word, you’ll drive out worry and fill your heart with faith and expectancy. You’ll be filled with hope and joy and move forward into the blessings God has in store for you!

A Prayer for Today
“God, I am weary from worrying. Please help me to stop the soundtrack of needless worry that plays over and over again in my head. I want to place my fears and concerns in Your hands and live in peace knowing that You will fulfill all of your precious promises to me.”

My Comments:
As I look back over my life time of many years it seems that over 90% of the times that I had worry or concern ended up having no basis in fact and did not happen.  And probably the other 10% ended up being good for me in the long run.   There is a supernatural law of GOD at work in the Universe to teach us about ourselves and others and HIM.  It is called sowing and reaping.  It simple means that what you plant, will grow and come back to you only more.  You plant hate, you get hate.  You plant love, you get love.  If you plant weeds, you get weeds and in abundance.  Some say that 5 minutes of anger will shut down our immune system for the whole day.

Also what we do in faith towards GOD makes it possible for HIM to bless us.   What we do in anger, lust, pride and rebellion always ends up being painful for us.   We can learn the same lessons on either side.  On one side is Joy but on the other it is painful.  But eventually most of us learn to try to stay away from pain. 

And of course living in the past is a waste of time,  nothing can be done about it except repentance and restitution if possible.   But to carry a grudge or vendetta is a total waste of today and destroys the potential of the first day of the rest of your life.  And to be concerned about tomorrow is also a waste of time as it is not here yet and so nothing can be changed as we do not know all of the circumstances that will be there for tomorrow.

The Holy Bible teaches that TODAY only, is the day of salvation.  It will always be a today if you get saved from a black eternity.  You can not count on being saved tomorrow as death sometimes comes very quickly and then there is no time left to sort it all out.  So please, for your souls sake, take time today to read John, Acts and Romans in the New Testament,  especially John 3 & Rom.10:9-10.  It is faith that saves us, not works.  The Bible does not teach Karma that good works can out weigh bad.  We are born in a lost world and are born spiritually dead and we have all sinned.  We need a spiritual birth in Christ Jesus as LORD to be forgiven and become spiritually alive.  This can only happen as a TODAY in time,  it may not happen tomorrow.    

 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)   2 Cor. 6:2   And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.  Rev.12:10

Yours, in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy,   Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org
(This file also contains all of the past “Worth Considering Notes”  as a link on that Home Page.)

And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations     Rev.12:10

PROMISE

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ALOHA FAMILY AND FRIENDS,  Beloved of GOD,   John 3:16,   12:24-26,  17:20-26.

PROMISE     “WORTH CONSIDERING”   4/16/19   (Across my desk this morning from Joel.)

Today’s Scripture
“…imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.”  (Hebrews 6:12)

Press Towards The Promise
Are you facing a challenge today that seems overwhelming? Through faith and patience, you will see God’s promises come to pass in your life. Understand that the enemy always fights the hardest when he knows you are closest to your breakthrough. He’d leave you alone if he thought you were going to live in mediocrity. If you keep pressing on toward your promise, through faith and patience, you will get there. Don’t be like the Israelites in the Old Testament who were right next to the Promised Land when they talked themselves out of it. They said, “There are giants in the land. It’s too difficult.” No, don’t look at the obstacles in your life today; lift up your eyes because you serve Almighty God. Follow the example of Caleb who kept his focus on God and said, “Moses, we are well able to defeat these people. Let us go up at once and take the land!” Stand in faith and keep believing because God will take you places that you never dreamed. As you press toward the promise, you will see God’s hand of blessing in your life and He will lead you into your promised land!

A Prayer for Today
“Father, I come to You today choosing to believe Your promises. I lift up my eyes to You, ready to receive Your strength. Fill me with Your faith and patience as I press toward Your promises in Jesus’ name! Amen.

Ken’s Comments:
A long time ago someone asked me,  “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”  An interesting thought at the time for a new Christian.  So the thought that came to my mind was,  “If I really believe the promises in the Bible to be of GOD then it goes without saying,  I must share the Gospel (Good News) of the Kingdom of God and the open door of love in the time that is now available.  I have found a peal of great value and others can receive it, as I have, for free.

Jesus taught that the Gospel would be shared to the whole world before time would cease and the new earth and the transition into eternity.  That we should repent, believe and share the Gospel in every way possible.  In fact in Mark 10:29 Jesus tells us that in sharing the Gospel we also save our life for eternity by sharing our faith in the promise.  That the sharing of the Gospel was more important than even family.  In fact Paul considered the sharing of the Gospel more important than his life,  Acts 20:14.  And we find the same thought in Rev. 12:11 at the eviction of lucifer from the heavens:

11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. 12 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

The “they” here is the Church of Christ Jesus.  Through Adam’ rebellion lucifer became the god of this world.  Through Christ Jesus and obedience, The CHURCH gets to boot him out in the middle of the Great Tribulation and time of GOD’s Wrath.

You have been invited to be a part of the Victory of Christ Jesus at the end of TIME.
This is the PROMISE.  There is but one Church of Christ Jesus and all who love and obey HIM are members for eternity.   If you believe this Promise,  you will be joyfully sharing the Gospel with everyone.  Christ Jesus is the only key to the door for eternity in light.

Yours, in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy,   Ken<><    www.Trinity-Aloha.org  (For past “Worth Considering”  look for the link on this home page.)

INTEGRITY

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ALOHA FAMILY AND FRIENDS,  Beloved of God.

INTEGRITY       “WORTH CONSIDERING”     4/15/19   (On my desk this morning from Joel.)

Today’s Scripture
“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches…”  (Proverbs 22:1, KJV)

Live In Integrity
What do people think when they hear your name? Do they think, “Oh, that person is always so trustworthy and faithful; they always do the right thing”? Or do they think, “Watch out for that person. You never know what they’re going to do”? You might say, “Oh, I’m a pretty good person. I do the right thing most of the time.” But understand that it’s the little foxes that spoil the vine. God wants us to be people of integrity, people of honor, people who are trustworthy. A person of integrity is open and honest and true to her word. He says what he means and means what he says. She doesn’t have any hidden agendas or ulterior motives. He doesn’t need a legal contract to force him to fulfill his commitments. People of integrity are the same in private as they are in public. They do what’s right whether anybody is watching or not. If you’ll be faithful and choose integrity in the little things, it will be a great treasure in your life. God will pour out His blessing on you as you honor Him all the days of your life.

A Prayer for Today
“Father God, today I commit to live a life of integrity. I choose a life of excellence and ask for Your hand of favor. Show me any area that is not pleasing to You so that I can continue to grow and increase in You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”

My Comments:
You know, Joel is really under the microscope due to his life style of a privet jet and 10+ mil home and such but I wonder if  he should be?  Perhaps he has a ministry to the rich in Texas and the royalties of his books have provided this?  I understand that he takes no salary from the church.  I knew Joel’s dad,  John,  and ministered with him in Honolulu and he was an extraordinary man of GOD.  Some say that the apple does not fall far from the tree.  David was also very rich and blessed by GOD.  We should be careful of Jealousy, Greed and Gossip here.  Judgement belongs to GOD.

But you know,  the daily scriptures that he sends out to his congregation and to those who request them do have a lot of very positive faith as today.  They are short so do not cover the whole subject but I find them very helpful and thought provoking and “Worth Considering.”

This one on INTEGRITY is well worth considering.  My Great Grandfather was a man truly of integrity.  If Frank Andrew Peffer said that he would do something, you could take it to the bank.   GrandPa had a profound faith in GOD,. though not much of a church man.   God told him to keep his saving on the farm in a little safe in coins and he did.  And he owed no man anything.  Our family went through the great depression of 1929 like it never happened.  We never missed a meal and fed many that were hungry.  Our Creator has integrity and He loves it when we absorb that attitude in our character as well.  And out of it comes good prayer communications and good talks with the Holy Spirit of God.   I know some Christians who really love the LORD but  have no integrity at all and rarely,  if ever,  keep their word.   Integrity in Christ Jesus is well worth working on.  It is a big part of our witness to the world that Christ Jesus is LORD.

Yours, in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy,   Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org    (Back issues of “Worth Considering” may be found by clicking the link on our web site.)