From the Heart by B.Demaere

  As I read more from my Amplified Bible than any other translation, I am now reminded to thank God for all my brothers and sisters.   It is even a moral obligation according to it. As you read 2 Thessalonians 1:3 the writer Paul is very strict and tells them: “We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.” We hope Thanksgiving Day is a very special day for you in the States as you thank the Lord for all His blessings in your life… Especially give thanks for all your brothers and sisters around the world and not only this day but throughout the year. Give thanks especially for your health and that you made it another year. Furthermore, Paul repeat his exhortation is chapter 2:13 of the same letter and add a few more words: “But we should and [mora...

  The Gospel must be proclaimed even by the weakest vessel among us.   We are not guaranteed positive results as if our precepts are coming from the world, but our teachings are coming from the Bible and as such we should expect persecution with it.   Do not expect friendship to come from the world when you have done your best to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that he died for our sins because they will laugh at you and say: “What sins?” Remain faithful for faithfulness goes a long way.   Besides all this you must proclaim that Jesus is coming back soon and that means he is coming back very soon because it has been already over 2000 years that He was here the first time. But, let no one panic if you are not yet ready for His coming, all you have to do is to accept Jesus Christ in your heart and you will have eternal life if you believe He is the Son of God and your Savior.   After I had done that on March 21, 1979, I became instantly a Christ...