Trail Mix - 12.7.19

December 7, 2019 – “There are days that we remember all of our lives. For an older generation it was the day the stock market crashed in 1929, for others it was December 7, 1941 or the day President Kennedy was gunned down or the day the planes crashed into the World Trade Center. These are important but they all pale in comparison to 2 events that are coming. "It is appointed unto man once to die, and then the judgment..." Friend, don't forget what lies ahead for us all.” S. E. Trail

                                                                 

My prayer for you today is for you to have an increased “awareness” of the times! It is later than you think!

 

Romans 2:16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. KJV

“A little girl was attending a church service with her mother when she started to complain that she was feeling unwell. "I think I need to throw up," said the girl. "Well, go outside," said the mother, "and use the bushes by the front door of the church." The little girl went off but was back less than a minute later. "That was quick," said the mother. "Did you throw up?" "Yes, but I didn't need to go outside. I used a box near the door that says 'For the sick'."

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today - Ephesians 1-3

Trail Mix - 12.6.19

December 6, 2019 – "He that winneth souls is wise." When we stand before God at the judgment seat of Christ and give an account of our lives how much "fruit" will we be able to report? How many will be in the kingdom because we spoke to them of Christ's love for them and led them to the Master? Soul winners shall, "...shine as the stars!" How many spiritual children do you have? Someone has said that the fruit of a Christian is another Christian! Do you like old Noah at least have your family in the “ark of safety?” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you is that you will have fruit because you are in the “Branch,” more fruit because you have been pruned and much fruit because you have matured for the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 9:22  To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. KJV

“An amateur sportsman spent the day with dog and gun, but brought home no game. A friend twitted him with his failure: "Didn't you shoot anything at all?" The honest fellow nodded miserably. "I shot my dog." "Why?" his questioner demanded. "Was he mad?" The sportsman shook his head doubtfully. "Not exactly mad," he asserted; "but not so happy neither!"

                                                                                                                      

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today - Galatians 1-6

Trail Mix - 12.5.19

December 5, 2019 – “Every experience of life, even a storm, is sent to us by God to teach us that, "Of a truth, Thou art the Son of God!" Matthew 14:33 Whether it is fair weather or fowl our Father wants us all to know that Jesus is His Son and that we should love Him. There is nothing of greater import than for a human being to know Jesus Christ. Knowing Jesus is the pinnacle of true knowledge. The Truth really does set us free!” S. E. Trail

                                         

My prayer for you today is for you to know “The Truth!”

 

1 Samuel 12:24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. KJV

“A man who had just undergone a very complicated operation kept complaining about a bump on his head and a terrible headache. Since his operation had been an intestinal one, there was no earthly reason why he should be complaining of a headache. Finally his nurse, fearing that the man might be suffering from some post-operative shock, spoke to the doctor about it. The doctor assured the nurse, "Don't worry about a thing. He really does have a bump on his head. About halfway through the operation we ran out of anesthetic."

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today - 2 Corinth. 9-13

Trail Mix - 12.4.19

December 4, 2019 – “Better late than never is a popular expression and there is much truth in it. Where salvation is concerned it is absolutely true. It is better to come on your death bed than to not come at all. Jesus told a story about a man who hired some workers all day and some when there was only one hour left in the work day and he paid them all the same. The early guys grumbled but the payday is up to the master! Come to Jesus, no matter what the hour may be, just come! Come while you can and come when He calls!” S. E. Trail

 

My prayer for you today is that if you are “out” that you might get “in” before it is eternally too late.

 

Proverbs 8:17  I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. KJV

“Eleven people were hanging on a rope, under a helicopter, 10 men and 1 woman. The rope was not strong enough to carry them all, so they decided that one had to leave, because otherwise they were all going to fall. They weren't able to choose that person, until the woman gave a very touching speech. She said that she would voluntarily let go of the rope, because, as a woman, she was used to giving up everything for her husband and kids or for men in general, and was used to always making sacrifices with little in return. As soon as she finished her speech, all the men started clapping . . .”

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today - 2 Corinth. 5-8

Trail Mix - 12.3.19

December 3, 2019 – “The Word of God teaches us to guard our heart because you and I are going to be whatever our heart is, sooner or later. Whatever we put into our hearts is what will come out. If you put in garbage then you will get garbage out! The eye gate and the ear gate is where trash comes into our hearts. The children's song says, "Be careful little eyes what you see and be careful little ears what you hear..." Friend, set a watch over what you see and hear and be on guard.” S. E. Trail

 

My prayer for you today is for you to be alert, attentive and actively on guard for we face an enemy that hurls “fiery darts.”

 

Psalms 62:7  In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. KJV

“A little girl was once standing on the edge of a crowd while her daddy was giving a testimony about what Jesus Christ has done in his life. He was testifying how the Lord had saved him and delivered him from his old lifestyle as a drunkard. There was a cynic standing on the edge of the crowd that day who could not bear to hear any more of this religious nonsense. So he yelled, "Why don't you shut up and sit down, old man. You're just dreaming." Soon, this skeptic felt a tug on his coat sleeve. He looked down and it was this little girl. She looked him square in the eyes and said, "Sir, that's my daddy you're talking about. You say that my daddy is a dreamer? Let me tell you about my daddy". "My daddy used to be a drunkard and would come home at night and beat my mother. She would cry all through the night. And mister, we didn't have good clothes to wear because my daddy spent all his money on whiskey. Sometimes I didn't even have shoes to wear to school. But look at these shoes and look at this dress! My daddy has a good job now!" Then pointing across the way, she said, "Do you see that woman smiling over there? That's my mother. She doesn't cry through the night anymore. Now she sings." Then came the knockout punch, she said, "Jesus has changed my daddy. Jesus has changed our home. Mister, if my daddy is dreaming, please don't wake him up!"

 

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today - 2 Corinth. 1-4

Trail Mix - 12.2.19

December 2, 2019 – Adrian Rogers said, "If you are living for God your name will be on the Devils most wanted list in the post office of Hell!" When the demons thrashed the seven sons of Sceva, the demons said, "Jesus I know and Paul I know but who are you?" If your name is in the Lamb's Book you will be on the Devil's hit list! One of the assurances of salvation is that when we come in to Christ we come under attack from Satan. Remember, he is a deceiver and a devourer and an accuser of the brethren! S. E.Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to be a warrior for the Wounded One! Put on the armor of God and follow the Captain of our salvation in battle “beneath the banner of the Cross!

John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

“A Christian middle school for girls was faced with a unique problem. A number of girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. Finally the principal decided that something had to be done. She called several of the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the custodian. She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem for the custodian who had to clean the mirrors every day. To demonstrate how much work they were making for the custodian, she asked him to clean one of the mirrors while the girls watched. The custodian took a long-handled brush, dipped it into the nearest toilet, and proceeded to scrub the mirror. From that day on, the problem of lip prints on the mirrors was completely eliminated.”

 

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today - 1 Corinth.15-16

Trail Mix - 12.1.19

December 1, 2019 – “Have you ever "chosen the lesser of two evils?" All of us have heard that expression or said it ourselves but is there something wrong with this approach. Often when a person does this he holds a finger up to "see which way the wind is blowing," before deciding but that shouldn't be the basis for our decision making. He decides pragmatically instead of by principle. Pragmatic thinking has been and continues to be the scourge of our culture. The only right way is to stand on the Word of God and choose no evil at all!” S. E. Trail

 

My prayer for you today is for you to decide to do what Jesus would do if He were here. He said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth from the mouth of God.”

 

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.  KJV

“A man walking along a California beach was deep in prayer when all of a sudden he said aloud, "Lord grant me one wish". The sky clouded and a booming voice said, "Because you have tried to be faithful I will grant you one wish." The man said, "Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can drive over anytime I want to. The Lord answered, "Your request is very materialistic. Think of the logistics of that kind of undertaking; the supports required to reach the bottom of the Pacific; the concrete and steel it would take. I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a little more time to think of another wish, a wish you think would honor and glorify me". The man thought for a long time and finally said, "Lord, I wish that I could understand women. I want to know what they feel inside, what they are thinking when they give me the silent treatment, why they cry, what they mean when they say 'nothing', and how I can make a woman truly happy?" After a few minutes God said, "How many lanes do you want on that bridge?"

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today - 1 Corinth.12-14