Hebrews 5:12-14 (KJV) "For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."
Proverbs 27:17 (KJV) "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend."
I believe that nothing happens apart from divine determination & decree. We shall never be able to escape from the doctrine of divine predestination - the doctrine that God has foreordained certain people unto eternal life. Charles Spurgeon
A while back, I came across this letter that reached out and touched my heart I feel a real need to share it and my prayer is it will give you hope and inspiration in this troubled world.
The message is plain and simple. It’s a personal invitation to ALL who will accept Jesus as their Savior.
God’s Letter
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 139:3). 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 even before I planned creation (Ephesians 1: 11-12). You were not a mistake; 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 were 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 I 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). 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 as countless as the sand on the seashore (Psalm 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 29:11).
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 heartbroken, I am close to you (Psalm 34:18). As a Shephard comes to 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 will 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 17:26). 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). In fact, if you will confess your sins to Me in the name of My Son, I promise to forgive you (1 John 1:8-10).
Jesus died so that you 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 so 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). Jesus is the ONLY way the Truth and the Live. No one comes to me except through Him (John 14:6)
Come home, and I’ll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen (Luke 15:7). I have always been your Father and will always be your Father (Ephesians 3:14-15).
My question is, will you be My child (John 1:1-13)?
I am waiting for you (Luke 15:11-32).
Love,
Abba Almighty God – Your Loving Father.
(after an invitation like this, can you possibly refuse Him?)
THERE'S HOPE - SALVATION - MARANATHA!
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