Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 23 July 2022

 True or False

“There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” (Proverbs 16:25)

 

Today’s Morsel: One of the things about true and false examinations is that you must be sure of your answer. One word added or a word missing can cause you to answer incorrectly. The same holds true to our salvation. It’s a true or false test. If you do not search the scriptures for yourself and you just obey what someone else tells you without you knowing personally what the scripture says, you could miss heaven and end up in hell.  Jesus said: “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.” (John 5:39-40) There are not many ways to heaven, and we are not all God’s children. Some belong to the devil (Roman 8:9, 1 John 3:10). There is only one way to heaven and the Bible states that plainly. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) It’s not being a part of a denomination that's going to get you there. It will be your obedience to the truth of God’s word. Listen closely, all roads do not lead to Rome nor does every church lead you to heaven.

 

Sing: Who is this who for our sorrow offers comfort and relief, bringing sunshine to the dark and shadowed life; saying softly cease repining, lift thou soul above its grief, let the peace pass understanding still the strife.

It is Jesus, Jesus, sad one weep no more.  He will heal the brokenhearted, open wide the prison door.  He is able to deliver evermore.

 

Thought For Today: “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.” (Acts 2:38-39)