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I just love this picture... It sure represents what the Bible says about the time to come... Harvest time.
Revelation 14:15 (New International Version)
Then another angel came out of the temple and called in a loud voice to him who was sitting on the cloud, "Take your sickle and reap, because the time to reap has come, for the harvest of the earth is ripe."
To me... I am the grass in this picture. Leaning into the light, bathed by the Light's warmth and care. I live only because of the Light. One day soon, maybe in my lifetime, that Light... my Lord will come back for me. I am overwhelmed with love for my Jesus when I think of it. Soon, very soon I will see Him. How about you?
Can you imagine that day? Can you begin to comprehend what it will be like? I know I can only catch a small glimpse in my mind of what that day will be like. Lord knows our finite minds cannot really understand the Glory of that day, let alone the Lord Jesus Christ we love and serve. Have you noticed how this tired old world is heaving with such evil coming to the surface? Some of us can discern the signs of the times. Some of us, like Jesus said would happen, have become so burdened with the cares of this world, this world's spiritual falling, that it is hard to see sin, evil anymore. We have become "used" to it. We have hardened our hearts.
The Lord has never changed .
"I AM"
The great I AM has no darkness in Him. He is absolute Truth, Love,
Justice. Everything that is Pure is from our Holy Father.
He knows how hard it is to live in this world. He knows your pain, your particular burden(s) you carry all by yourself.
Yet... Remember. You are nor have you ever been alone. That beautiful pure "Light" of our Living Lord has been shining on you ever since you were created in the womb of your mother.
Psalm 139:13
He knows you. He is ever near, helping you when you don't even realize it some days. He sends his Angels to watch over those who love Him.
Yes, I am the grass bathed in the light of the "Son" . I need to remember that everyday. If you are able, seek out a field of wheat, grass on a sunny day. Stand still and watch it dance in the wind with the Sun shining on it. Imagine you are the grass. Dance with your Lord! He is watching you, protecting you, loving you...
waiting for the day when you join Him forever as His beloved Bride in Heaven.
What a time we will have then!
And it will be a time without end.
Yes, Harvest Time is just around the corner !
I'll see you there my Sister/Brother in Christ !
Love,
Pastor Dobi
Revelation 14:15 (New International Version)
Then another angel came out of the temple and called in a loud voice to him who was sitting on the cloud, "Take your sickle and reap, because the time to reap has come, for the harvest of the earth is ripe."
To me... I am the grass in this picture. Leaning into the light, bathed by the Light's warmth and care. I live only because of the Light. One day soon, maybe in my lifetime, that Light... my Lord will come back for me. I am overwhelmed with love for my Jesus when I think of it. Soon, very soon I will see Him. How about you?
Can you imagine that day? Can you begin to comprehend what it will be like? I know I can only catch a small glimpse in my mind of what that day will be like. Lord knows our finite minds cannot really understand the Glory of that day, let alone the Lord Jesus Christ we love and serve. Have you noticed how this tired old world is heaving with such evil coming to the surface? Some of us can discern the signs of the times. Some of us, like Jesus said would happen, have become so burdened with the cares of this world, this world's spiritual falling, that it is hard to see sin, evil anymore. We have become "used" to it. We have hardened our hearts.
The Lord has never changed .
"I AM"
The great I AM has no darkness in Him. He is absolute Truth, Love,
Justice. Everything that is Pure is from our Holy Father.
He knows how hard it is to live in this world. He knows your pain, your particular burden(s) you carry all by yourself.
Yet... Remember. You are nor have you ever been alone. That beautiful pure "Light" of our Living Lord has been shining on you ever since you were created in the womb of your mother.
Psalm 139:13
He knows you. He is ever near, helping you when you don't even realize it some days. He sends his Angels to watch over those who love Him.
Yes, I am the grass bathed in the light of the "Son" . I need to remember that everyday. If you are able, seek out a field of wheat, grass on a sunny day. Stand still and watch it dance in the wind with the Sun shining on it. Imagine you are the grass. Dance with your Lord! He is watching you, protecting you, loving you...
waiting for the day when you join Him forever as His beloved Bride in Heaven.
What a time we will have then!
And it will be a time without end.
Yes, Harvest Time is just around the corner !
I'll see you there my Sister/Brother in Christ !
Love,
Pastor Dobi
MOTHER
I've been thinking of my Mom again. More so now that Mother's Day is just around the corner.
And the fact that Mom left this Earth three years ago this May 5th. She was 91. My goodness. How I miss her still!
She and I were always so close.
I took care of her for many years when she could not do for herself any longer. I loved her so, it was an honor to care for her, to wash her, to give her good food, to make her smile when she did not talk anymore. A fond memory is when I would be mowing the lawn. I'd stop the riding mower in front of the big picture window she faced. I'd wave and wave at her and she would smile and smile and wave back. To this day I pause yet in front of that window and see her there.
And the tears come...
I know she was happy to be home with me and to live out her last years with me in her home. I rejoiced when she was free of her tired worn body as she left in the arms of Jesus but I mourned the loss of my Mom, my heart.
Many of you have Mothers still with you. Share your love now, today while there is still time.
If you are a Caregiver as I was for Mom and before that my Father... cherish the one you love and give yourself for this day and all the days to come you have left together .
Even though you may be so very weary and feel some days you cannot go on, somehow you do . Christ gives us all the strength through Him when we are weak.
Mother's Day.
If it is a sister, friend, whomever... cherish that person today. God gave them to you in Love. Share that love the best you can!
TOUCH, HUG that loved one as often as you can.
Pastor Dobi
And the fact that Mom left this Earth three years ago this May 5th. She was 91. My goodness. How I miss her still!
She and I were always so close.
I took care of her for many years when she could not do for herself any longer. I loved her so, it was an honor to care for her, to wash her, to give her good food, to make her smile when she did not talk anymore. A fond memory is when I would be mowing the lawn. I'd stop the riding mower in front of the big picture window she faced. I'd wave and wave at her and she would smile and smile and wave back. To this day I pause yet in front of that window and see her there.
And the tears come...
I know she was happy to be home with me and to live out her last years with me in her home. I rejoiced when she was free of her tired worn body as she left in the arms of Jesus but I mourned the loss of my Mom, my heart.
Many of you have Mothers still with you. Share your love now, today while there is still time.
If you are a Caregiver as I was for Mom and before that my Father... cherish the one you love and give yourself for this day and all the days to come you have left together .
Even though you may be so very weary and feel some days you cannot go on, somehow you do . Christ gives us all the strength through Him when we are weak.
Mother's Day.
If it is a sister, friend, whomever... cherish that person today. God gave them to you in Love. Share that love the best you can!
TOUCH, HUG that loved one as often as you can.
Pastor Dobi
I AM THE BRIDE OF CHRIST
' I am the Bride of Christ'
Dear Friends,
I found this picture and was so moved by it's depiction ... The Bride of Christ coming to her beloved! Look at the picture closely. We see our dear Jesus coming to His bride, receiving her with open arms. She is all dressed in white of course as her sins have been washed away by His atoning blood sacrifice for her. Note the train of her gown. If you look closely, you will see images of the many, many people that she herself has brought to Christ. By shining His light in her life everyday and proclaiming the Gospel to those who would listen. Some she doesn't even realize she's touched until she will greet them in Heaven and they will make themselves known to her and thank her for showing them The Way... Jesus! How I love this picture. Imagine yourself standing there!You are looking up into the One who loves you more than you have ever been loved before. Your tears fall with Joy as you look into His eyes. "Well done thy good and faithful servant. Enter thou unto the joy of thy Lord" Matthew 25:23 Can one even comprehend that moment? In our finite minds, we can only see just a shadow of that glorious moment. What does the bible say again? 1 Corinthians 13:12 Glory ! Glory ! Glory ! You are forever with your Lord. Your Spiritual body is very very different, yet you are still you! You have no age, you are neither young nor old but a perfect balance of all that you were here on this tired Earth. As the Lord receives you into His arms, he turns and you proceed to enter into the gates of Heaven itself. The Love in your heart is beyond description. As you look forward a new joy begins inside your soul for there waiting for you are the Dear Loved Ones who passed knowing Christ as their Lord and Saviour ! Not only are you the Bride of Christ, but you have been reunited with your family, friends, and those you didn't know you had brought to Christ through your witness ! Can I say "Glory" one more time !!!!! I know I am a Bride of Christ. It is my greatest joy, my greatest hope that soon I will be with Him for ever and ever and ever ..... Are you a Bride of Christ also? Do you know Him intimately? I hope so ! Then, we will embrace each other together with His Church to reside forever together in Heaven! Pastor Dobi
I found this picture and was so moved by it's depiction ... The Bride of Christ coming to her beloved! Look at the picture closely. We see our dear Jesus coming to His bride, receiving her with open arms. She is all dressed in white of course as her sins have been washed away by His atoning blood sacrifice for her. Note the train of her gown. If you look closely, you will see images of the many, many people that she herself has brought to Christ. By shining His light in her life everyday and proclaiming the Gospel to those who would listen. Some she doesn't even realize she's touched until she will greet them in Heaven and they will make themselves known to her and thank her for showing them The Way... Jesus! How I love this picture. Imagine yourself standing there!You are looking up into the One who loves you more than you have ever been loved before. Your tears fall with Joy as you look into His eyes. "Well done thy good and faithful servant. Enter thou unto the joy of thy Lord" Matthew 25:23 Can one even comprehend that moment? In our finite minds, we can only see just a shadow of that glorious moment. What does the bible say again? 1 Corinthians 13:12 Glory ! Glory ! Glory ! You are forever with your Lord. Your Spiritual body is very very different, yet you are still you! You have no age, you are neither young nor old but a perfect balance of all that you were here on this tired Earth. As the Lord receives you into His arms, he turns and you proceed to enter into the gates of Heaven itself. The Love in your heart is beyond description. As you look forward a new joy begins inside your soul for there waiting for you are the Dear Loved Ones who passed knowing Christ as their Lord and Saviour ! Not only are you the Bride of Christ, but you have been reunited with your family, friends, and those you didn't know you had brought to Christ through your witness ! Can I say "Glory" one more time !!!!! I know I am a Bride of Christ. It is my greatest joy, my greatest hope that soon I will be with Him for ever and ever and ever ..... Are you a Bride of Christ also? Do you know Him intimately? I hope so ! Then, we will embrace each other together with His Church to reside forever together in Heaven! Pastor Dobi