RUSSELL SANDERS

2-6-2025

TO GET WISDOM

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Proverbs 16:16 says, “How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”

Proverbs 8:10-10 says, “Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”

This tells us that all the goods and wealth of the world cannot compensate for the lack of wisdom and understanding.

However, our own carnal wisdom is like foolishness to God because all true wisdom and understanding comes from Him. We learn much about wisdom by studying God’s written word. Unfortunately, the average person, including many Christian believers, seldom open the Bible at home to read or to study it. They depend upon others [preachers and teachers] to tell them what the Word says. So, how would they know if what they hear is accurate, if they will not read it for themselves?

As we read the bible, the Holy Spirit will open our understanding of it. We should ask Him to help our understanding since our own natural understanding is of a limited nature.

Always ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the deeper meanings in the Word as you read it. That is the way to gain wisdom and understanding. Ask for it, so “that your joy might be full.” [John 15:11b.]

HELEN SANDERS

2-6-2025

GOD’S SHEEP HEAR HIS VOICE

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Over the years I have heard people say that they do not hear from God. Now, that is a serious statement, because John 10:3-4 says, “3 To him [the sheep] the porter openeth: and the sheep HEAR HIS VOICE, and he calleth his own sheep BY NAME, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: FOR THEY KNOW HIS VOICE.”

It is evident if you do not hear God’s voice then either you are not listening, or you are not his sheep. God cannot lie. If the word says you can hear him, that settles it.

Many often neglect spending time studying the word and praying. They are looking for a “voice” to lead them, but often it is the voice of prophets that are not hearing from God, or a preacher that preaches a sermon that is full of sugar, so the sheep are not being fed truth. These messages are from hirelings. They are not true shepherds of God. They are preaching what the people want to hear instead of what they NEED TO HEAR.

I am not against prophetic words because I move in that gift myself, but if all you are listening to is what prophetic voices are saying, you are missing out. God wants a personal conversation with his children. He wants this because he loves you.

Then, there are those that are constantly being caught up in what is going on in the world. From drones to chemtrails, from disastrous weather to chaos. If all you are doing is seeking information about these things and neglecting time with the Lord, then you are missing out. You learn about what is happening from God’s word, and from prayer. John 16:13 says the Holy Spirit will guide you into ALL TRUTH.

Hearing God’s voice is an act of your will. You must get quiet enough to hear Him. He is not going to shout at you because Holy Spirit, sent by the Father, is a gentle person. He speaks softly. Find a quiet place and just get still and listen. Talk to God like you would talk to your best friend, then wait to hear what He has to say.

Be careful what you are listening to my friend. God will speak if you listen, and he will NEVER contradict the Word of God.  

APOSTLE PAT MURRAY

PROPHETIC EXHORTATION

Just know the ONLY way you can TOTALLY overcome FEAR is to; Hold your HEAD UP, SQUARE your shoulders BACK…And then you WALK straight on THROUGH it ALL in JESUS NAME. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind”. (2 Tim. 1:7)

Mistakes HCC

Have you made mistakes?

 Are you behind those Prison doors?

Everyone takes some wrong roads;

Some worse than others.

There’s hope and what’s more

There’s forgiveness when you come to Christ.

Repent for what you’ve done.

 If you can’t be humble and admit your sin,

 I pray you’ll think again.

Every time those Prison doors

Close behind you, know

Right out there is a Savior,

And he loves you so.

 Please come to Christ today,

 And you’ll be on your way.

 Know matter where you are

Just walk with him,

He will take you far! This Christ.

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