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May 11 2017
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Eyesalve: But That They Would Know

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“For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. 13For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: 14And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.” Galatians 1:12-14

 

We desperately need to pray for our church kids. If they don’t get a real revelation of Christ and their need for a savior, they will see our church meetings as their religion. Before Paul had a revelation of Christ, all he had was the Jews religion and the traditions of his fathers. I don’t care if our children carry on our traditions or not, what is of the most importance is that they know this great Christ.

May 10 2017
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Eyesalve: Self Examination

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“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?” II Corinthians 3:5

 

When you do examine yourself, don’t see how you stack up against man, but see how your life lines up with the word of God. Ask God what He thinks of your walk, not man.

May 09 2017
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Eyesalve: Gird Up Your Sword

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“And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.” I Samuel 25:13

 

When you raise up an offense against the devil, don’t forget to gird up your sword, God’s word and expect those believers with you to do the same.

May 08 2017
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Eyesalve: Can’t See

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“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” II Corinthians 4:18

 

I know this won’t make sense to the world, but we need to spend more time looking at what we can’t see.

May 05 2017
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Eyesalve: Handling the Truth

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“But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:” II Corinthians 4:2-3

 

There has been many clever approaches to try to bring people into the kingdom of God. It is often done with the best intentions. Tactics are used because there is a sense that men need an aid to help them understand the word so they can believe. In our text we learn that we are not to handle the word deceitfully. We are not to beat around the bush; we are not to pull the old bait and switch. We must be convinced that the truth is sufficient and effective for bringing people to the Lord, even if it seems difficult to comprehend. Paul concludes this by saying (I will paraphrase), “If the people don’t understand, it isn’t because they can’t understand the truth, it is because they want to remain lost.” Saints, don’t handle the truth deceitfully.

May 04 2017
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Eyesalve: Spiritual Refreshing

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“I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. 18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.” I Corinthians 16:17-18

 

Let your coming to the fellowship of believers be not of backbiting and complaining, but instead bring along a supply of spiritual refreshment for the saints.

May 03 2017
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Eyesalve: God is Really Among You

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“But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: 25And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.” I Corinthians 14: 24-25

 

The last words of verse 25 say, “and report that God is in you of a truth” Another version says it this way; “proclaiming, God is really among you.” So with that I ask, has a stranger ever come into your fellowship and proclaimed that God is really among you?

May 02 2017
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Eyesalve: Desire Gifts

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“Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.” I Corinthians 14:1

If you pursue love, then it is only natural that you will desire spiritual gifts so you can bless your brethren.

May 01 2017
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Eyesalve: Follow Me

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“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” I Corinthians 11:1

 

At first it may sound arrogant for any of you to say to anyone, “Follow me as I follow Christ.” But when it comes down to it, every one of you who has walked with the Lord for several years should be able to say that. If not, you need to ask yourself why.

Apr 28 2017
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Eyesalve: In Your City

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“And he said unto him, Behold now, there is in this city a man of God, and he is an honourable man; all that he saith cometh surely to pass: now let us go thither; peradventure he can shew us our way that we should go.” I Samuel 9:6

 

You can make it possible that it could be said about the city you live in that there is in your city a man or woman of God who is honorable.