People Got To Be Free!!! 6/12/22
1 Peter 4:12-13 (KJV)
12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
2 Timothy 3:1 (KJV)
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 Peter 3:3-4 (KJV)
3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
Moments before FINALLY going to bed and SLEEP last night, in DESPERATION I CRIED OUT, “GOD, WHERE ARE YOU?????????????????????????????????????”
The time??? 4:00 AM.
As I FINALLY sought my bed, God softly replied:
1 Peter 4:12 (KJV)
12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
In my mind, I visualized the African men and women in chains, in the bottom of a stinking ship, physically forced and enslaved as they are transported only God knew where......................................................
Can YOU imagine??????????????
And YES, I could go on and on of the senseless human cruelty WE inflict upon helpless people daily.
1 Peter 4:12-13 (KJV)
12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
There is little solace and comfort in the above words- “JUST THE FACTS, MA'AM!”
Right before I had gone to bed at 9:00 PM last night, I received a call from a beloved friend informing me of his troubles and trials.
When I arose this morning at 10:10 AM I opened my computer to a FB MEMORY in which I had published in 2018 a saga of which I am STILL suffering today-THREE YEARS LATER.
The SAGA- Little Amanda's struggle to sleep and my trial and tribulation of being FORCED by LOVE and necessity to watch over her.
At least a THREE YEAR-or more-of heart-breaking misery.
If YOU are tired of listening to my woes, I am also.
BUT.....................
I too well know.............
I AND little Amanda are NOT alone in MY suffering.
1 Peter 4:12-13 (KJV)
12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
If ANYBODY reading this treatise today believes and/or possibly thought upon accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Savior that you were booking a ticket on a luxury cruise ship, BE WARNED!!
Following Christ is not for you.
1 Peter 5:8-9 (KJV)
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
WE ARE IN A WAR!!!!
2 Timothy 2:3-4 (KJV)
3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
I TRY to post my messages twice weekly-Sundays and Wednesdays.
When I do not post, the reasons most often are twofold:
ONE-I am too busy or otherwise physically unable to.
TWO-I have NOTHING GOOD to say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 Timothy 3:1 (KJV)
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
I TRY to keep my politics and personal beliefs to myself-notice the word TRY.
And beloved, TRULY these are “PERILOUS TIMES!!!!!” I just purchased a ¾ tank of gas for $84.50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SMILE-I “KNOW” it is and was God speaking to me because God spoke to me in song last night an OLD song by the “THE YOUNG RASCALS”
"People Got To Be Free"
All the world over, so easy to see
People everywhere just wanna be free
Listen, please listen, that's the way it should be
There's peace in the valley, people got to be free
As I watched several clips of this ANCIENT band today, I glimpsed a CROSS painted on the guitarist's instrument and as I searched further I read where the song was written to protest voting rights in the early 60's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PEOPLE GOT TO BE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
People, our ONLY Hope is in Jesus Christ!!
To all my fellow sufferers out there:
Listen, please listen, that's the way it should be
There's peace in the valley, people got to be free
John 8:36 (KJV)
36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
God Bless You,
Pastor Doug
Pastor Doug
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