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HIS
SUSTAINING
LOVE
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APRIL
2008 |
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ISSUE
NO. 75 |
The Newsletter is Published via the Halo
Ministries
FAITHFULNESS
THROUGHOUT
THE
AGES!
Written
by Johanna Hobrath
What
thoughts come to your mind when you are asked "what is faithfulness?"
The dictionary tells us that "faithfulness is true or trustworthy in
the performance of duty, the fulfillment of promises or obligations,
etc.; loyal."
When
dwelling upon past happenings, we all could refer to people and/or
happenings that have made us question the validity or faithfulness of
events in people’s lives and/or happenings. Expecting
"faithfulness" may include: Spouses
- Children - Relatives - Job Situations - Churches - Government - and the list goes on and on!
On
a personal level, may I state "have I always been faithful and/or
loyal?"
Being
faithful and/or loyal is a noble characteristic. When faithfulness
and/or loyalty is broken, people may say "that is human nature";
therefore, so easily dismissing the characteristic of "faithfulness".
Jesus
came to earth some 2000 years ago. Jesus was born in a lowly stable in a manger
in the town of Bethlehem. Last month we
commemorated the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Presently Jesus is seated in Heavenly Places and at the Right Hand of the
Heavenly Father. (Mark
14:62; Mark 16;19)
When
Jesus lived on this earth, He realized that mankind is susceptible to the fallen nature since the
Garden of Eden. Jesus reconciled mankind to God so that access is given
for permitting the fellowship with God; and it is Christ that gave you and me
that "Glorious Hope" of having the assurance to some day living in
the "Splendor of Glory" that is called Heaven.
II
Thessalonians 3:3; and I Timothy 2:5 tells us:
"But
the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
"For
there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ
Jesus."
P.S.
Today, March 17, 2008, I began reading a book entitled “I AM WITH YOU
ALWAYS: True Stories of Encounters with Jesus”.
This book is written
by G. Scott Sparrow, Ed. D. Dr. Sparrow is a psychotherapist in
private practice and he writes: "Jesus
Christ occupies a uniquely
important place in our spiritual, cultural, and psychological lives,
regardless of what we profess to believe. Etc."
JH
Comments: I am of the firm belief that God sees our heart’s desire.
Many times, when I want to draw closer to God, it is He that brings
"Divine
Blessings" my way. All I can pray, at times, "thank You, God, for
bestowing Your Blessings upon my life, and thereby blessing and feeding
my soul. I look forward to glean more blessings from the aforementioned
book that describes encounters with Jesus Christ, the Saviour of all
mankind. Ephesians 1:3, 13 tells us:
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath
blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of
truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye
believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise."
NEW
~ On March 25, 2008, I had the privilege to complete a "Counseling
Program" that is entitled "Caring For People God’s Way".
For
additional information on this subject, please click http://www.haloministries.net/AbouttheWriter.htm;
and, then, scroll to the paragraph at the bottom of the web page.
Until Next Time - Regards, Johanna
For
many years now, my zeal for the religious writing ministry has brought
about the HALO MINISTRIES. The HALO MINISTRIES
is presently an internet ministry. Without being flamboyant, I am
grateful to be working for this worthwhile internet ministry. May
I state that "the Halo Ministries is a worldwide ministry, and the
pulpit is located via http://www.haloministries.net."
Dear
Reader . . . .
May
you be blessed as you read and/or review
the
additional website pages that glorify God.
The
following information is provided for additional reading:
To
read the April
2006 Newsletter,
click . . .
http://www.haloministries.net/ENewsletter/EmailNews0406.htm
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read the April
2007 Newsletter,
click . . .
http://www.haloministries.net/ENewsletter/EmailNews0407.htm
The
Halo Ministries' Website has the following new Web Page:
[NEW]
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Your comments are appreciated.
The
internet is a wonderful tool; however, when selecting websites and/or
articles that are readily made available,
the internet is then to be
surfed with caution and discernment.
NEW
In
the month of March 2008, a web page itemized the "Christian
Internet Code
of Ethics ". The
"Christian Internet Code" is an excellent code to
follow. To view the outline of the code, please click http://www.haloministries.net
and read the "Christian
Internet Code of Ethics".
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