A Portrait of Christ

To the artist, He is the one altogether lovely - Song of Solomon 5:15

To the architect, He is the chief cornerstone - I Peter 2:6

To the astronomer, He is the sun of righteousness - Malachi 4:2

To the baker, He is the bread of life - John 6:35

To the banker, He is the hidden treasure - Matthew 13:44

To the builder, He is the sure foundation - Isaiah 28:16

To the carpenter, He is the door - John 10:7

To the doctor, He is the great physician - Jeremiah 8:22

To the educator, He is the great teacher - John 3:2

To the engineer, He is the new and living way - Hebrews 10:20

To the farmer, He is the sower and Lord of harvest - Luke 10:2

To the florist, He is the rose of Sharon - Song of Solomon 2:1

To the geologist, He is the rock of ages - I Corinthians 10:4

To the horticulturist, He is the true vine - John 15:1

To the judge, He is the only righteous judge of man - II Timothy 4:8

To the juror, He is the faithful and true witness - Revelation 3:14

To the jeweler, He is the pearl of great price - Matthew 13:46

To the lawyer, He is counselor, lawgiver, and true advocate - Isaiah 9:6

To the newspaper man, He is tidings of great joy - Luke 2:10

To the oculist, He is the light of the eyes - Proverbs 29:13

To the philanthropist, He is the unspeakable gift - II Corinthians 9:15

To the philosopher, He is the wisdom of God - I Corinthians 1:24

To the preacher, He is the Word of God - Revelation 19:13

To the sculptor, He is the living stone - 1 Peter 2:4

To the servant, He is the good master - Matthew 23:8-10

To the student, He is the incarnate truth - 1 John 5:6

To the theologian, He is the author and finisher of our faith - Hebrews 12:2

To the toiler, He is the giver of rest - Matthew 11:28

To the sinner, He is the Lamb of God who takes the sin away - John 1:29

To the Christian, He is the Son of the Living God, the Savior, the Redeemer, and the Loving Lord.

The Pencil Parable

Let us praise God for the divine exchange

If you never felt pain, Then how would you know that I am a Healer?

If you never had to pray, How would you know that I am a Deliverer?

If you never had a trial, How could you call yourself an over comer?

If you never felt sadness, How would you know that I am a Comforter?

If you never made a mistake, How would you know that I am a forgiver?

If you knew all, How would you know that I will answer your questions?

If you never were in trouble, How would you know that I will come to your rescue

If you never were broken, Then how would you know that I can make you whole?

If you never had a problem,How would you know that I can solve them?

If you never had any suffering, Then how would you know what I went through?

If you never went through the fire, Then how would you become pure?

If I gave you all things, How would you appreciate them?

If I never corrected you, How would you know that I love you?

If you had all power, Then how would you learn to depend on me?

If your life was perfect, Then what would you need me for?

The Greatest "MATHEMATICAL" Problem In The World

THE GREATEST "MATHEMATICAL" PROBLEM IN THE WORLD

Moses and the people were in the desert, but what was he going to do with them. They had to be fed, and fed is what they did, according to the Quartermaster General in the Army. It was reported that Moses would have had 1500 tons of food each day.

Do you know that to bring that much food each day, two freight trains, each a mile long, would be required! Besides you must remember, they were out in the desert, so they would have to have firewood to use in cooking the food. This would take 4000 tons of wood and a few more freight trains, each a mile long just for one day.

And just think, they were forty years in transit and oh yes, they would have to have water. If only they had enough water to drink and wash a few dishes, it would take 11,000.000 gallons each day, and a freight train with tank cars, 1800 miles long, just to bring in water!

And then another thing! They had to cross the Red Sea at night. (They did?) Now, if they went on a narrow path, double file, the line would be 800 miles long and would require 35 days and nights to get through. So there had to be space in the Red Sea, 3 miles wide so that they could walk 5,000 abreast to get over in one night.

But then, there is another problem. Each time they camped at the end of the day, a campground two-thirds the size of Rhode Island was required, or a total of 750 square miles long… Think of it! These spaces just for nightly camping.

Do you think Moses figured all this out before he left Egypt? I think not! You see Moses believed in God. God took care of these things for him.

Let us take courage, we have the same God. We think our problems are so big. Remember what God can do!

When life seems FUTILE, remember you are FERTILE

God, grant me the Serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the Courage to change the one I can, and the Wisdom to know it's me.

The next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember...

Noah was a drunk.

Abraham was too old.

Isaac was a daydreamer.

Jacob was a liar.

Leah was ugly.

Moses had a stuttering problem plus he was a murderer.

Gideon was cowardly.

Samson was a HE-man with a distinct SHE-weakness.

Rahab was a prostitute.

Samuel was a little kid.

Jeremiah was a complaining prophet.

David at one time was an adulterous murderer.

Elijah was depressed and suicidal.

Isaiah preached naked.

Jonah ran from God.

Naomi was a widow.

Job went bankrupt.

Amos was an illiterate.

John the Baptist ate bugs.

Peter denied Christ.

The Disciples fell asleep while praying.

Martha worried about everything.

The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once.

Zaccheus was too small.

Lydia was a busy business lady.

Paul was a Jewish religious bigot.

Timothy had an ulcer...AND

LAZARUS WAS DEAD

No more excuses now. God can use you to your full potential.

The World's Better Place

The world's a better place because Michelangelo did not say,

"I don't do ceilings."

Sistine Chapel ceiling

The world's a better place because Martin Luther did not say'

"I don't do doors."

Martin Luther nails his theses to the church door.

The world's a better place because John Wesley didn't say,

"I don't do preaching in fields."

The world's a better place because Moses didn't say,

"I don't do Pharaohs or mass migrations."

The world's a better place because Rahab didn't say

"I don't do enemy spies."

The world's a better place because Ruth didn't say,

"I don't do mothers-in-law."

The world's a better place because Samuel didn't say,

"I don't do mornings."

The world's a better place because David didn't say,

"I don't do giants."

The world's a better place because Peter didn't say,

"I don't do Gentiles."

The world's a better place because John didn't say,

"I don't do deserts."

The world's a better place because Mary didn't say,

"I don't do virgin births."

The world's a better place because Paul didn't say,

"I don't do correspondence."

The world's a better place because Mary Magdalene didn't say,

"I don't do feet."

The world exists today as a better place because Noah obeyed

God instead of letting common sense and personal convenience

prompt him into saying, "I don't do arks and animals."

And there is salvation available for this world today  because Jesus didn't say,

"I don't do crosses."

And the world will be a better place only if you and I don't say, "

I don't do..."

Father's Love Letter

The Cry Of A Father's Heart From Genesis To Revelation

My Child…

You may not know me, but I know everything about you…Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up
…Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways
…Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered…Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image
…Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being
…Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring
…Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived
…Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation
…Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book…Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live
…Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made
…Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb
…Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born
…Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me
…John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love…1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you
…1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your Father
…1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could
…Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father
…Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand…James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs
…Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope
…Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love
…Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore
...Psalms 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing
…Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you
…Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession
…Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul
…Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things
…Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me
…Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart
…Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires
…Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine
…Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager
…2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles
…2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you
…Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart
…Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes
…Revelation 21:3-4
And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth
…Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus
…John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed
…John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being
…Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you…Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins
…2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled
…2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you…1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love
…Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me
…1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again
…Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen
…Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father
…Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is…Will you be my child?
…John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you
…Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad. Almighty God

The Chosen Vessel

The Master was searching for a vessel to use.
Before Him were many, Which one would He choose?

"Take me," cried the gold one, "I'm shiny and bright.
I am of great value and I do things just right.
My beauty and luster will outshine the rest,
And for someone like you, Master, gold would be best."
The Master passed on, with no word at all.

And looked at a silver urn, narrow and tall,
"I'll serve you dear Master, I'll pour out your wine.
I'll be on your table, whenever you dine.
My lines are so graceful, my carvings so true,
My silver will certainly compliment you."

Unheeding,He came to the vessel of brass,
Wide-mouthed and shallow and polished like glass.
"Here, here," cried the vessel, "I know I will do.
Place me on your table for all men to view."

The Master came next to the vessel of wood,
Polished and carved, it solidly stood.
"You may use me, dear Master," the wooden bowl said,
"But I'd rather you used me for fruit, not for bread."

Then the Master looked down on a vessel of clay,
Empty and broken, it helplessly lay.
No hope had the vessel that the Master might choose
to cleanse and make whole, to fill and to use.

"Oh, this is the vessel I've been hoping to find.
I'll mend it and use it and make it all mine.
I need not the vessel with the pride of itself,
Nor one that is narrow, to sit on the shelf.

Nor one that is big-mouthed and shallow and loud,
Nor one that displays its contents so proud."
Then gently He lifted the vessel of clay,
Mended and cleansed and filled it that day.

He spoke to it kindly, "There's work you must do.
Just pour out to others what I pour in you."

The Light Of The World

         Once upon a time a little candle stood in a room filled with other candles, most of them much larger and much more beautiful than she was. Some were ornate and some were rather simple, like herself. Some were white, some were blue, some were pink, some were green. She had no idea why she was there, and the other candles made her feel rather small and insignificant.

When the sun went down and the room began to get dark, she noticed a large man walking toward her with a ball of fire on a stick. She suddenly realized that the man was going to set her on fire. "No, no!!" she cried, "Aaaaagghhh! Don't burn me, please!" But she knew that she could not be heard and prepared for the pain that would surely follow.

To her surprise, the room filled with light. She wondered where it came from since the man had extinguished his fire stick. To her delight, she realized that the light came from herself.

Then the man struck another fire stick and, one by one, lit the other candles in the room. Each one gave out the same light that she did.

During the next few hours, she noticed that, slowly, her wax began to flow. She became aware that she would soon die. With this realization came a sense of why she had been created. "Perhaps my purpose on earth is to give out light until I die," she mused. And that's exactly what she did.

God created you and I to produce light in a dark world. Like that little candle, we all can produce the same amount of light, no matter how small we are or what color we might be. But we can't produce light until we receive it from an outside source. That source is Jesus Christ, the light of the world.

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