Time was when I had no love for the Holy Scriputres due to living an unholy life. The year was 1966, the month was January and the day the 19th. A beautiful day in my life dawned and set with my new life having begun that day and continues to this day. It is a joy to have the peace and knowledge of God in my life. A knowledge that salvation is to all who will receive it as a gift purchased by Jesus Christ for our sins. I remember the joy and fullness that entered my life as I prayed, asking God to forgive me of my sins.
Looking backward I wonder why I waited so long to ask Jesus into my heart. There certainly is nothing to be fearful of and new life to gain.
We look at the labor pains of this earth and know that our world is about to enter a very traumatic time such as has never been before. I believe that prior to the time of Great Tribulation we will be taken in the clouds with Jesus. At the end of the Tribulation we will come back with Jesus where the Battle of Armageddon will be fought. Immediately thereafter the millenial reign of Christ will be implemented upon this earth.
I find great solace in knowing that the smoke and turmoil will clear as Jesus comes back and sets up his everlasting kingdom. Its something to look forward to with great joy and expectation of a blissful eternity.
Make your plans to be on the side of Jesus. You won't regret it for a moment.
Walter L. Rose
Pastor
Monday, February 13, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Salvation
It has been said that all salvation costs is what everyone can afford: one's self.
Coming to the Lord costs a man nothing and, at the same time, costs him everything. The offer is free in that a man need not pay anything in exchange for his salvation. "Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price" (Isaiah 55:1). Yet receiving salvation costs man his life. He no longer has the freedom of self-determination. "Seek the Lord while He may be found...Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him" (vs 6-7). All that it costs is what everyone can give: one's self.
Give yourself and get all that heaven has to offer. Not a bad exchange.
I am a rich man due to my coming inheritance in heaven. WOW!
Walter Rose
Pastor
Coming to the Lord costs a man nothing and, at the same time, costs him everything. The offer is free in that a man need not pay anything in exchange for his salvation. "Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price" (Isaiah 55:1). Yet receiving salvation costs man his life. He no longer has the freedom of self-determination. "Seek the Lord while He may be found...Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him" (vs 6-7). All that it costs is what everyone can give: one's self.
Give yourself and get all that heaven has to offer. Not a bad exchange.
I am a rich man due to my coming inheritance in heaven. WOW!
Walter Rose
Pastor
Sunday, February 5, 2012
God is the same everyday
Hebrews 13:8 - "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
God has always wanted mankind to walk in faith and trust in Him. This faith is fueled by none other than God himself. We believe and He responds to our need. When we think about faith it normally and confidently states that God has met us in the past, He is meeting us in the present, and we know He will still meet us in the future. He has brought us out of sin to bring us in to righteousness and ultimately to the heavenly city.
The future and our future is all known to God. He tells us that the "steps of the righteous are ordered by the Lord." (Psalms 37:33) For all times of need that arise God has given us faith and the "gift of faith" just for the occasion. It is the God-given ability to trust your situation into His hands and see Him work it out for your comfort and for His glory.
Hebrews 11 is known as the "faith chapter" in the Word of God. Its not the only place where the action of faith is recorded but it is the one most mentioned. Open your Bibles to chapter 11 of Hebrews and renew your faith in God and begin anew the walk of faith. It is truly wonderful what God will do for those who trust in Him.
Have a faith day and a faith life. It is exciting.
Walter L. Rose
Pastor
God has always wanted mankind to walk in faith and trust in Him. This faith is fueled by none other than God himself. We believe and He responds to our need. When we think about faith it normally and confidently states that God has met us in the past, He is meeting us in the present, and we know He will still meet us in the future. He has brought us out of sin to bring us in to righteousness and ultimately to the heavenly city.
The future and our future is all known to God. He tells us that the "steps of the righteous are ordered by the Lord." (Psalms 37:33) For all times of need that arise God has given us faith and the "gift of faith" just for the occasion. It is the God-given ability to trust your situation into His hands and see Him work it out for your comfort and for His glory.
Hebrews 11 is known as the "faith chapter" in the Word of God. Its not the only place where the action of faith is recorded but it is the one most mentioned. Open your Bibles to chapter 11 of Hebrews and renew your faith in God and begin anew the walk of faith. It is truly wonderful what God will do for those who trust in Him.
Have a faith day and a faith life. It is exciting.
Walter L. Rose
Pastor
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Rest For The Believer
Exodus 33:14 - My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.
Moses needed encouragement before taking the responsibility of taking the children of Israel out of Egypt. God promised him rest. Rest in its fullness is abscence of stress, conflict, turmoil, tension and hassle. This is not rest from activity, but a rest in the midst of activity.
Some people have the epitome of composure and serenity while everyone around them is going to pieces or "coming unglued. What is it that allows these people to show such inner strength and continual tranquility? An old way of describing it is "the rest of faith."
When we neglect to do what is right and what we should be doing we find ourselves worn out. When we work diligently through obedience and completing the task required of us we find and enter into a rest. This almost sounds like a contradition of terms: resting while laboring...resting while exerting energy. Obstinate disobedience brings turmoil and unrest. Willful obedience to God bings peace and rest. We know that we can only do so much but God is unlimited to help us as we believe and follow after Him in sincerity and faith.
Rest is encased in the following terms: Intermission, Recreation, Remain (standing in the difficult day), To refresh. Do you want an intermission from the evil intent designed against you. Do you want a recreation (re-creation) of you life with an ability to stand firm and be refreshed. If you do then start today by repenting of your sins and living a life of following after Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior. He keeps Hs WORD for those who follow Him.
What a promise to each of us.
God bless you.
Walter L. Rose
Pastor
Moses needed encouragement before taking the responsibility of taking the children of Israel out of Egypt. God promised him rest. Rest in its fullness is abscence of stress, conflict, turmoil, tension and hassle. This is not rest from activity, but a rest in the midst of activity.
Some people have the epitome of composure and serenity while everyone around them is going to pieces or "coming unglued. What is it that allows these people to show such inner strength and continual tranquility? An old way of describing it is "the rest of faith."
When we neglect to do what is right and what we should be doing we find ourselves worn out. When we work diligently through obedience and completing the task required of us we find and enter into a rest. This almost sounds like a contradition of terms: resting while laboring...resting while exerting energy. Obstinate disobedience brings turmoil and unrest. Willful obedience to God bings peace and rest. We know that we can only do so much but God is unlimited to help us as we believe and follow after Him in sincerity and faith.
Rest is encased in the following terms: Intermission, Recreation, Remain (standing in the difficult day), To refresh. Do you want an intermission from the evil intent designed against you. Do you want a recreation (re-creation) of you life with an ability to stand firm and be refreshed. If you do then start today by repenting of your sins and living a life of following after Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior. He keeps Hs WORD for those who follow Him.
What a promise to each of us.
God bless you.
Walter L. Rose
Pastor
Saturday, January 28, 2012
A Wonderful Awareness
Scripture tells us that if our heart does not condemn us then we have strength and peace with God. I have once again been made aware of this wonderful position we have in service to God. Yesterday Barb & I visited a wonderful saint of God who was making her exit to join the ranks of all the saints of God who have died in Christ. Gloria Cherry was a life long resident of Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes and had served with her husband the late J. B. Cherry for many, many years of faithful service.
The last conversation I had with her was last Monday evening concerning a man she had brought to church the previous Wednesday in hopes of helping him. She lived her faith to the fullest and yesterday, the 27th of January 2012 at 5:55 p.m. slipped into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One of her blogs in recent days was "I'm homesick for heaven." She is now there comforted in the presence of God forever and ever.
The lady I have been acquainted with always had a smile and a desire to help others. In heaven the scripture tells us that we "shall be known as we are known." Heaven is enjoying the delightful spirit with added laughter, singing and praise. Heaven has gained a worthy servant.
Do you have a wonderful awareness that your hope is in "nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness?" You can. Ask Jesus to come into your life and forgive you of your sins and tell Him of your need for Godly direction. He will be happy to come and help you. Do it now.
Walter Rose
Pastor
The last conversation I had with her was last Monday evening concerning a man she had brought to church the previous Wednesday in hopes of helping him. She lived her faith to the fullest and yesterday, the 27th of January 2012 at 5:55 p.m. slipped into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One of her blogs in recent days was "I'm homesick for heaven." She is now there comforted in the presence of God forever and ever.
The lady I have been acquainted with always had a smile and a desire to help others. In heaven the scripture tells us that we "shall be known as we are known." Heaven is enjoying the delightful spirit with added laughter, singing and praise. Heaven has gained a worthy servant.
Do you have a wonderful awareness that your hope is in "nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness?" You can. Ask Jesus to come into your life and forgive you of your sins and tell Him of your need for Godly direction. He will be happy to come and help you. Do it now.
Walter Rose
Pastor
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Our Consistency is of Christ
Read Colossians 1:15 and follow these following comments.
One word there - Consist - is defined as "held together."
See if you can get a lift from the following statements?
By Him all things consist.
By Him creation consists.
By Him redemption consists.
By Him the Church consist.
By Him doctrine consists.
By Him the resurrection consists.
By Him Christian fellowship consists.
By Him all Christian experience consists.
By Him overcoming consists.
By Him the resurrection consists.
By Him the furuter consists.
Therefore stay close to Jesus and you won't worry about the future.
You will be the answer for others and their future.
God bless
Walter Rose
Pastor
One word there - Consist - is defined as "held together."
See if you can get a lift from the following statements?
By Him all things consist.
By Him creation consists.
By Him redemption consists.
By Him the Church consist.
By Him doctrine consists.
By Him the resurrection consists.
By Him Christian fellowship consists.
By Him all Christian experience consists.
By Him overcoming consists.
By Him the resurrection consists.
By Him the furuter consists.
Therefore stay close to Jesus and you won't worry about the future.
You will be the answer for others and their future.
God bless
Walter Rose
Pastor
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Past Present Future
The celerations of this past season are quickly shrinking in the rear view mirror of life and living.
We have several days we remember such as New Years day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
THanksgiving and Christmas. We have several other days during the year that are memorialized for one reason or another and each has its own significance.
I have found one simple way of staying somewhat fresh in life. That is to not forget the past, live right in the present knowing that the future awaits us.
No place does this hold more significance than our life and service in and for Christ. Our rememberance of the past is important in that we resolve to be an overcomer of our spiritual failings and rejocie when we have spiritual victories. We must live a balanced life with the past by remembering those failures and victories and bring their remembrance into our present living.
The failures should be a springboard to project our lives toward those things that make for life in Christ therefore victory. Our victories should be cherished in order to be thankful to the Lord who gives us the victory.
In living the present successfully we then look with joy and expectation at our future because Jesus has purchased our lives on the cross, thereby giving us hope and promise of a new life here, now and eternal life when Jesus comes for all His saints from the past and present who have secured their future in Christ.
Your future is bright in the light of God's gift to all - Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
God bless you all
Walter Rose
Pastor
We have several days we remember such as New Years day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
THanksgiving and Christmas. We have several other days during the year that are memorialized for one reason or another and each has its own significance.
I have found one simple way of staying somewhat fresh in life. That is to not forget the past, live right in the present knowing that the future awaits us.
No place does this hold more significance than our life and service in and for Christ. Our rememberance of the past is important in that we resolve to be an overcomer of our spiritual failings and rejocie when we have spiritual victories. We must live a balanced life with the past by remembering those failures and victories and bring their remembrance into our present living.
The failures should be a springboard to project our lives toward those things that make for life in Christ therefore victory. Our victories should be cherished in order to be thankful to the Lord who gives us the victory.
In living the present successfully we then look with joy and expectation at our future because Jesus has purchased our lives on the cross, thereby giving us hope and promise of a new life here, now and eternal life when Jesus comes for all His saints from the past and present who have secured their future in Christ.
Your future is bright in the light of God's gift to all - Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
God bless you all
Walter Rose
Pastor
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