Have you ever heard, "GOD is for you."? Have you ever though about the meaning of that statement? Who is GOD really for?

Join us on this episode as we delve into the truth that GOD is for GOD.

11 On the day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate some of the produce of the land, unleavened cakes and parched grain.
12 The manna ceased on the day after they had eaten some of the produce of the land, so that the sons of Israel no longer had manna, but they ate some of the yield of the land of Canaan during that year.
13 Now it came about when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing opposite him with his sword drawn in his hand, and Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us or for our adversaries?”
14 He said, “No; rather I indeed come now as captain of the host of the LORD.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and bowed down, and said to him, “What has my lord to say to his servant?”
15 The captain of the LORD’S host said to Joshua, “Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.
(Joshua 5:11–15 NASB)

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The title of this episode comes from a quote I heard from Pastor Allen Jackson of World Outreach Church ( https://wochurch.org/ ). I was listening to one of his sermons when he mentioned how the church, in his opinion, has not done a good job of preparing us for desperation. The statement has been with me ever since.

Christianity in much of the world, more and more of it each day, is being looked down upon with hostility toward it growing. Most Christians in the world know and accept this treatment particularly because they are following in the steps of the LORD JESUS, who HIMSELF was treated with contempt and hostility. Most Christians do not have the freedoms that the western church, epically those in the United States, have and enjoy. Because they have "skin" in the game the blood of JESUS is so much more precious. Sadly that means we who live in the western church and especially the United States have become apathetic towards the idea of suffering or being desperate for the grace of GOD to sustain and carry them. We have indeed turned our backs on GOD and HIS SON JESUS.

This episode we take a hard look at being desperate to be with and in the presence of JESUS CHRIST the LORD. Are you seeking the freedom that awaits on the other side of this life with JESUS? Are you desperate to run this race following in the steps of CHRIST? Are you prepared/made a firm decision to follow CHRIST regardless of the circumstance? With all my being....you should! Are you the unbeliever desperate to flee from the wrath to come and be with and in the arms of your Great GOD and Savior JESUS? Then watch and listen to find out how.

The Scriptures that are mainly used for this episode are: John 16:33, Romans 5:1-9, 1 Peter 4:12-19, 1 Peter 5: 8-11


12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you;
13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.
14 If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
15 Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler;
16 but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.
(1 Peter 4:12–16)

Grace and peace to all who are in CHRIST JESUS. Amen.

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One of the most common misconceptions about being a devoted faithful follower of CHRIST JESUS the LORD is we are always full of gloom and doom...there is no joy or fun in our lives. It is either that or those who do have "fun" are having fun according to the world standards. Sadly, there are way to many "Christians" who engage in that behavior. The world simply says, "your one of us". How horrible!

The title of this episode comes from a quote made by Pastor David Gallamore of Rock Springs Baptist Church ( https://rockspringsbaptist.com/ ) Ever since I heard him say it from the pulpit that statement has been with me. Why, because it is so very true. Truly in this world we are going to be persecuted (if you desire to live godly) and have tribulation. But for those who truly follow CHRIST JESUS our eyes are on HIM and in HIM we have joy!

Indeed, there is fun in the Christian life! Want to know the secret (it shouldn't be one though)? Take time to watch (listen if your on a podcast platform). and find out.

As always, if you have questions, comments or have a topic which you would like discussed be send me a message. I cant promise we will address it, but it will be looked over and prayed over.

The main Scriptures used in this podcast are:
Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 1:4-8, 1 John 1:1-4, Ephesians 5:15-21

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