Fear Not, 24

~ Absalom’s Servants Knew Peace ~

God does not want His children living in fear.  “Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue” (2 Peter 1:2-3).

“Fear not,” or its equivalent, is recorded many times in Scripture—ALN will post one “fear not” each week during this calendar year.

This Week’s Verse  ~  “Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, ‘Watch now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, “Strike Amnon!” then kill him.  Do not be afraid.  Have I not commanded you?  Be courageous and valiant.’  So the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded.  Then all the king’s sons arose, and each one got on his mule and fled” (2 Samuel 13:28-29). 

The Foundation Of Peace  ~  “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid” (Psalm 27:1).

The Solution If You Lack Peace  ~  “Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble” (Psalm 119:165).  “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You” (Isaiah 26:3).  “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).

Summary  ~  “No Christ = No Peace” versus “Know Christ = Know Peace”

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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EXTRA: Talk Radio 2

~ The Wyleaner Show – “Where the Rubber Meets the Road” ~

Who  ~  Radio Talk Show host Wyleaner, “The Las Vegas Queen of Gospel,” interviews yours truly Robert Lloyd Russell.

What  ~  Discussion of the concepts involved in “God Light.”  What did The Beloved Apostle John mean when he wrote “God is Light” (1 John 1:5)?

When  ~  This Saturday, June 13, 2015, between 5 and 6 p.m. Pacific.

Where  ~  Las Vegas radio station KKVV (1060 AM) as well as on the internet at “The ‘Wyleaner’ Show” website.

How  ~  Listen live on radio station KKVV or on “The ‘Wyleaner’ Show” website.  Call in on 702.650.5588 from the Las Vegas area or 800.366.8883 from elsewhere.  At a later date the live broadcasts will be available by going to “The ‘Wyleaner’ Show” website and clicking the Previous Shows button. 

Comment  ~  The Wyleaner Show is re-broadcast by a variety of sources including U-Tube and on cable television in Pakistan. 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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Christian Sacrifice

~ Sacrifice Has Not Been Done Away With In Our Time! ~

Praise (mind)  ~  “Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). 

Body (matter)  ~  “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.  And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:1-2).  Someone has quipped that the problem with living sacrifices is that they keep crawling off the altar — we must keep putting them back on the altar.

Service (time)  ~  “Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.  Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.  For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me” (Philippians 2:14-18). 

Means (money)  ~  “Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress.  Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.  For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.  Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.  Indeed I have all and abound.  I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.  And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.  Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen” (Philippians 4:14-20). 

concluding thought:  “Do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased” (Hebrews 13:16). 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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