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Glorious Sabbath Day People of God: Discernment Please stop allowing false prophets, teachers, and preachers to mislead you in scripture. Just because someone speaks of divine dreams and visions doesn't mean they're a false prophet; quite the opposite: "He said, 'Listen to my words: 'When there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, reveal myself to them in visions, I speak to them in dreams.'" What truly matters is what the dream or vision conveys, and its' relevance to God's Word. Does it align with scripture, or does it merely soothe human ears with pleasing messages? Offering empty comfort: False prophets use dreams and alleged visions to tell people exactly what they want to hear, promoting ungodly principles and rebellion against...

No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper. And every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD (Isa. 54:17). Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid (John 14:27). For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (II Timothy 1:7). https://be-an-encourager.blogspot.com/2026/07/no-weapon-shall-prosper.html

Man has always wrongly assessed God's appointed messengers. Assuming we have misunderstood our assignments, they deem us unqualified. That mindset conveys that God "mistakenly" gives us assignments that are "too big for us;" making their human intervention and approval seem necessary. God absolutely gives us assignments that are indeed beyond our capabilities. But, that's not about fallible man's glory, it's because of fallible man's impudence. All glory and honor belongs to the infallible God. If we could do it on our own, we wouldn't need Him. Even Jesus, perceived to be unqualified was disqualified by those in the highest positions in the church. But God's plan always prevails. What's ironic is that when there is massive...

"The greatest thing one human can do for another human is in fact a type of 'networking.' We introduce them to Jesus Christ because Jesus has already sent them an 'invitation' and wants to 'connect' with them. From there we merely 'Follow Him" by reading all His "past posts." ~ Anonymous "Righteousness by faith ought truly to be called 'Divine righteousness' since it's the righteousness that holds good in God's sight since it's His Free Gift of Christ Jesus." ~ A Reformer

Because everything comes from Him and exists by His power and is intended for His glory, God had already purposed to harden my hometown's heart. Yes, this is still my hometown; I can't change that. I did not choose her and, judging from her response to my assignment, she did not choose me either. I did not create my hometown nor did my hometown create me. Indeed, we were both predestined by God, for each other; according to His purpose. Predestination, in many respects, simply means, "It's already done." It may seem unfair that, in the grand scheme of things, we have no say. But, because we're not our own creation, it's not our call. That sentiment is best transcribed in The New Testament book of Romans. Romans 9 (NIV) ¹¹Yet, before...

https://be-an-encourager.blogspot.com/2026/06/your-complaints-are-blocking-your.html This sermon will challenge you to stop focusing on what you don't have and start thanking God for what He has already done. If you've been frustrated, discouraged, impatient, or questioning God's timing, this message will help you develop a spirit of gratitude and faith. In This Message: • Why complaining is more dangerous than you think • How negativity can keep you spiritually stuck • The hidden cost of an ungrateful attitude • Why God's provision doesn't always look like your preference • How gratitude unlocks peace, joy, and breakthrough • The difference between a complainer and a worshipper God has been faithful through every season of your...