He That Hath an Ear

by Michael Ford

For at least thirty years I have been preaching the letters of Jesus our Saviour to His churches in the Book of Revelation (2:1-3:22) have a four-fold reality. They were clearly never intended to be read only by the individual church addressed. And they impact both things that were at the time they were written as well as things that would be. But the greatest significance is a personal one. Every believer can find themselves within the seven letters. And this is important because, like the churches of the day found their own estimates of how they were doing different from God’s evaluation, we should seek to discover our Lord’s opinion and make any needed changes accordingly.

While it is also true all Scripture is written for our admonition and instruction, relationships between different passages have a unique importance. We should seek to never to miss any of them because of this fact. For instance there is an inescapable relationship between how the Lord dealt with the Egyptians when He brought out the Chosen People and how He will deal with the world in Tribulation as He separates a chosen remnant at that time. The uncountable number of sevens in the unfolding as well as the over eight hundred Old Testament allusions makes me believe Dr. Missler is probably correct when he said the reference to “he that hath an ear let him hear” appearing seven times in other parts of the Bible are likely true

The search has already yielded blessing in communication with biblical inquirers as well as insight into Holy Text. My late friend George Rowland and I would sometimes read a single passage over and over together just to feed in a single portion. Many who were present at such times did not return for they felt the exercise tedious. I did not fault them for that is hard on some who cannot go over and over a piece of evidence like an investigator looking to understand the clue. But the search we are now on encompasses the whole Bible and who knows what wonders will finally be unearthed?

Today's Devotional Sponsor:

Saved By Grace Alone

James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

The concept within this verse has been confusing good Christians for many years. We will make an attempt to simplify, so, I can understand it.

First, is the question of salvation. Do we believe we are saved by grace (unmerited grace or love of God), or, do we believe we can do enough good works, give enough money to our church,or, live a life good enough to get salvation? The answer is rather simple. In Ephesians 2: 8 & 9 we are told we are saved by grace and not by works!

The second question is, can one be saved and not have good works? Again, the answer is a simple YES!

The thief on the cross beside Jesus was saved, then died on his cross. Another, is one on their death bed that gets saved. They don't have time to do any good works. God accepts them because of their belief and God's love.

The third question is; can one have faith (salvation) and not have good works? The simple answer is usually,no. A saved person will want to obey Jesus, will want to work. Not to get saved, but, because they are saved.

Now, what do you want?

Salvation will give you a new “want to”.

God Bless;
Walter D. Hill D. Min.

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Prime mates.

Mini Meatloaf Muffin Pan

from http://susanrecipe.com/2016/11/mini-meatloaf-muffin-pan.html

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground chuck
1 onion, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 egg plus a splash of milk, beaten
1 cup plain bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grill seasoning such as steak seasoning
1 cup smoky BBQ sauce
1/2 cup tomato salsa
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450. In a big bowl, add the beef, onion, celery, and pepper and mix to combine. Add egg, beaten with milk, bread crumbs, and grill seasoning to the bowl. Mix to combine.
2. Next, in a small bowl, mix together the smoky barbecue sauce, the salsa, and the Worcestershire sauce.
3. Pour about three quarters of the sauce mixture into the bowl with the meatloaf mix. Mix the meatloaf together well.
4. Brush a 12-muffin tin (1/2-cup each) with extra-virgin olive oil.
5. Fill each tin with the meatloaf mixture. Top each meat loaf with a spoonful of the extra sauce.
6. Bake about 20 minutes.
7. Cut open one muffin to test that the middle is cooked through.