Meditate.
Therefore He is able also to save forever
those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make
intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 NASB
Therefore he is able, once and forever, to
save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God
on their behalf. Hebrews 7:25 NLT
This passage was marked in the NASB Ryrie
Study Bible that had been my sister’s when she died. It is appropriate that she
had written “entirely, completely” in the margin. She was a devote Christian.
It is important not to take verses out of
context. Sometimes a verse can stand alone giving advice, encouragement, or
reminding us of God’s commands or qualities. Here are the verses before and after
the selection above.
There were many priests under the old
system, for death prevented them from remaining in office. But because Jesus
lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever. Therefore he is able, once and
forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to
intercede with God on their behalf. He is the kind of high priest we need
because he is holy and blameless, unstained by sin. He has been set apart from
sinners and has been given the highest place of honor in heaven. Unlike those
other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices every day. They did
this for their own sins first and then for the sins of the people. But Jesus
did this once for all when he offered himself as the sacrifice for the people's
sins. The law appointed high priests who were limited by human weakness. But
after the law was given, God appointed his Son with an oath, and his Son has
been made the perfect High Priest forever. Hebrews 7:23-28
Save completely and entirely. That is just
what Jesus can do, save those who trust Him. Forever. We don’t have to keep
being “saved” although we should continue to repent of any sin we have
committed. My sister accepted Jesus as her Savior. Actually, I’ve trusted Him,
too, as my Savior to guide my life…until death. That is what my sister did. She
died about thirty years ago. Now she is resting in peace…until the Lord
returns. She will be among those who are the “dead in Christ” who will rise
first.
For the Lord himself will come down from
heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the
trumpet call of God. First, the Christians who have died will rise from their
graves. Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the
earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will
be with the Lord forever. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
I eagerly wait for that day…when I will
meet my sister in the air…or up there. How about you? Are you going to be with
those who hear the trumpet call of God and will be caught up in the air?
Believing in Jesus is your ticket to that mass exodus. Don’t wait until the
trumpet sounds. It will be too late. Seek to know Jesus as your Savior
today…while there is still time. He is the light of the world.
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| Jesus is the Light of the World. Let His light shine in your life. Fort Casey Lighthouse on Whidbey Island. |
Prayer
~ Lord Jesus, may all who hear of your ability to save, trust in You—fully and
completely. May they accept You as their Savior while there is still time/
Verses
of Salvation ~ Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to
hide my guilt. I said to myself, "I will confess my rebellion to the
LORD." And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. Therefore, let all the
godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the
floodwaters of judgment. Psalm 32:5-6
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
This is an original recipe developed in a Home Economics
Food class at Central Washington State College (now CWU) by my sister, Shirley
Jeske Woody. She loved to cook as much as she loved to play the piano—which was
a great passion for her. One day we will feast together around the King’s
Table. Maybe she’ll create another dish just for that occasion or play “Flight
of the Bumblebee” on the piano one more time for us.
Krautburger
Casserole
1 lb. hamburger
Salt and pepper
1 1-lb can sauerkraut, drained
1 can diced or stewed tomatoes
8 oz. mozzarella cheese, grated
Brown hamburger in skillet. Drain off excess grease. Season
with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes. Add sauerkraut. Stir together. Stir cheese
into mixture. Pour into greased 1 ½ quart casserole dish. Bake in 325 over for
20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. This casserole may be
prepared entirely in a skillet by heating thoroughly before adding the cheese.
It will be juicier unless some of the tomato liquid is reserved before the
tomatoes are added. This is good served over toast, brown rice or wide egg
noodles.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY – Shirley
Rest well…sleep sweetly as you wait for the
Trumpet Sound.
You will rise first! See you in the air…or
up there!
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2020 Text, photos and paintings by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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