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Whispers of Love

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Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.  By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.  Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.   And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.  There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us.  I John 4:7-19

To each and every broken-heart or lonely person that comes to this page, I want to tell you a brief story before I share the poem I have for you today. Continue reading Whispers of Love →

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7 Powerful Truths That Will Change Your Life

 

“My lord, what shall be the end of these things?” And he said, “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, made white, and refined, but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand. Daniel 12:8-10 NKJV

 

As we studied the book of Daniel, we have learned some very powerful truths that are relevant for you and for me today. These truths can transform your life!! They apply to every detail and every part of our life. When we understand the truth and write it upon our own hearts, we are able to see the world from a different vantage point. We are able to see trials, tribulations, and challenges as opportunities rather than roadblocks. We are able to focus upon the Joy before us; rather than get bogged down in the sorrows of today. That ember of joy, hope, and faith never goes out when we understand these 7 powerful truths. Continue reading 7 Powerful Truths That Will Change Your Life →

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How to Shine Like the Stars in the World

They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. Daniel 12:3

 

There will come a day when all this world as we now know it will come to an end. We do not know when. We are in the scripture given clues to that end. Just as certain as the prophecy of Daniel 11:1-35 were fulfilled; so shall the verses 36 onward be fulfilled.

 

the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done. Daniel 11:36

Out of all the conflict within the middle east, there will arise a King who will be appointed. He will rise to power over all the earth with the promise of peace and prosperity. His alliance and power will extend throughout the world including with Israel for a time. He will come at a time when people are so longing for resolution and peace that quickly they will follow. He will magnify himself above God and will bring prosperity and peace for a time.

I do believe in the pre-tribulation rapture of the church (all those who believe in Christ will be removed before the final 7 years of Daniel’s prophecy in Daniel 9). That final 7 years will be with 3 ½ being with the newly appointed King bringing peace and prosperity to the world. There will be some on earth who will see the events, remember scripture and then be saved during the tribulation. For certain, we are told of the 144,000 Jews who will realize the truth, their eyes will be opened and they will be saved during that time. (Revelation 4:7). The final chapter of the book of Daniel eludes to this truth as well when Daniel is told that during this time Michael the archangel will protect those whose names are written in the book. Also, Daniel is told to seal the book and in the end times some would understand.

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Can Suffering in This World Be Really a Blessing?

 

“Those who are wise will instruct many, though for a time they will fall by the sword or be burned or captured or plundered. When they fall, they will receive a little help, and many who are not sincere will join them. Some of the wise will stumble, so that they may be refined, purified and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time. Daniel 11:33-35 (NIV)

 

Trials, tribulations, turmoil all seem a part of life. Those who teach the gospel throughout the world are certainly not exempt from this. Indeed, there are many places in the world where worshipping Jesus Christ may result in torture, death, and loss of everything this earth offers. This is not new to our generation. This has been the story throughout the ages as God drew to Himself a people who would worship Him, a people to be His own. Our journey through a world broken and ravaged by pride, self-exaltation, and all the sins of a humanity where each person desires to be “god” in their own life; certainly will be filled with trials. Particularly, those trials will be greater for those who seek after God. The humble servant’s heart that would serve God in a sense goes completely against human nature. It is no wonder that the message of Salvation by Grace Alone is a message hated by pride filled men and women.

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Little Soldier, Are You Ready?

Little Soldier, Are You Ready?

By Effie Darlene Barba

 

Little Soldier, are you ready?

The battle’s drawing near

Have you put on all your armor?

To stand, don’t run in fear!

 

Did you put on your helmet?

Remembering all God’s done

He provided your Salvation

When He gave His Only Son

 

Did you strap on your breastplate?

Is your passion now on Him?

To follow in His footsteps

And shun all willful sin!

 

Did you tightly wrap your waistband?

With all that God has said!

So that never compromising

By His Truth you can be lead!

 

Are you holding high before you?

Your shield of faith in God!

Our Sovereign, Omniscient, Shepherd

Who protects us with His Rod!

 

So, where now are you going?

To spread Salvation’s song

Feet now shod with love and peace

March Boldly toward the throng

 

Say a prayer and off you go

To near or distant land

Spreading His Gospel to a world

That is God’s one command!

 

And rest assured, my little one

God ‘s always at your side

The victory sure, the battle won

In Christ you can abide

 

The Holy Spirit goes with you

To guide you on your way

Protecting you with every step

Reminding you to pray

 

For prayer, you see, my little one

Along with truth your sword

Are all the weapons you will need!

With Jesus as your Lord!

[tweetthis]Every doubt, fear or trial we face is Satan trying to steal our joy! [/tweetthis]

Our Joy is in Christ!

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Our Battle is against the spirits of pride, anger, selfishness, & despair!

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So we must fight that battle within the spiritual realms, beginning with our own heart.  By standing firm in God’s truth (His Word), through prayer and boldly proclaiming the Gospel; the victory is already ours. [bctt tweet=”The only way I can spread the truth of the gospel is by remembering and naming the true enemy-Sin” username=”effiedarlene”]Only then can I see those who hurt me as souls in need of a Savior, rather than seeing them as my enemy. Then, I can respond with words of truth and love.

©Effie Darlene Barba, 2016

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