Be Not Fearful.

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Hello Friends,
     We have been experiencing rain and humid air temps. in the North Central USA-- which is also called the "Rust Belt" -- for obvious reason.   We can never forget to get all of our tools inside the house or garage after a day's work outside because the high humidity causes the steel and iron tools to rust up over night.  And we live close to the Great Lakes such as Michigan and Lake Superior,  which also lend to the 'stickiness' of humid weather/ air.  


But to the main thrust of the message I am posting today about so much fear now days, especially with the Coronavirus imported from China... we should have a balanced opinion about things.  If our God in heaven says/ promises that He will look after His blessed children we should never doubt His Word... and remember that "
God cannot lie."  --Titus 1: 2.   And we can and should 'get to know God' by reading the KJV Bible from beginning to end.  And this life on earth that we have now is just the beginning, a prelude to all  eternity.  
     The idea that we all have to 'be good' in order to get to heaven is all WRONG!  We can never, ever "earn our way into heaven" but we call it Grace [undeserved Kindness] that is a free gift from the  loving God for those who learn about Father God--- Yahweh [or the Latinized term, Jehovah] --- see Psalm 83: 18, etc., and chose to follow and obey Him and His Son, Jesus Christ.  I fear that I am repeating myself too often--- but this message is so important living in the 'Last Days.' 
     And I was just thinking... that too many of us [including myself] don't pay attention about our spending habits, especially today/ now when our places of worship are not getting any donations and gifts to pay the bills for utilities, and maintenance --$$$.  Thank You, Lord, for ringing the bell inside my brain pan.  Smile.  And my heart goes out to so many family heads who are out of work for any and all reasons.  Believe me, brothers, I have been in  your shoes too many times... even though I worked at Chrysler Motors, building fine automobiles for ever 30. 5 long years, and many other years working in many places doing many different jobs.  And although not one person ever helped me out [when I was 'laid off of work] when I sorely needed money to pay my bills, I choose to help some folks out right now, but their names will always remain secret.  I know that they appreciate what ever they get.  


However,  I have noticed that I don't receive much email these days when I would have thought that many folks had more time on their hands.  But maybe they just cannot afford the money needed to keep their computers on-line.... being out of work.  And writing physical letters on paper is a lost art these days, and so is cursive style writing.   I have not even heard from my own 3-- grandkids for a long time!   There is a rotten meanness in these last days where parents use their kids as pawns to hurt their own parents for one goofy reason or another.   I, personally, think that is a rotten sin, for what ever reason.   Let's just see what the Lord thinks about this selfish, meanness.  As for me --- I am heartily sorry for any and all sins and transgressions I might have committed in the past. 


Warm Regards,
Thomas G Schuckman

May 28th, 2020

Fear, Apathy, or Love

By Hal Lindsey

In times of crisis or danger, people respond in a variety of ways. Here are three among many possible responses. Some grow fearful, some pretend the danger is not real, and some turn to God in deeper, richer ways. I hope you've been experiencing the latter.

The current worldwide pandemic has frightened some to the point of paralysis. They are afraid to leave their homes, fearful of taking a deep breath, fearful of friends and family, and fearful in general. This should not be the response of the followers of Christ.

1 John 4:18-19 says, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. We love, because He first loved us."

Others cavalierly pretend there is no problem. When you point out the fulfillment of prophecies given directly by Jesus, they accuse you of trying to instill fear. But the COVID pandemic is real. It is one of the pestilences that the Lord warned us would come in the last days. I agree that some have exaggerated it, and that some have tried to exploit it for political gain. But there is no use pretending it's not real or not significant.

Those who seem best equipped for the current crisis are those who knew it was coming - those who study Bible prophecy and take it seriously. They are the ones who say, "Yes, the problem is real, but I won't be afraid. The same God who told about this pestilence in advance also tells me to trust Him when the plague comes near."

The better we know Him, the better we know His love, His care, and His power. Knowing Him means having confidence that He always tells the truth.

Look at the 23rd Psalm. The valley of the shadow of death sounds like a scary place. But not if the Lord is your shepherd - not if He's seeing you through. He restores your soul and leads you in paths of righteousness. When He stands with you, there's no reason to fear even a real evil. In John 10:14, Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd."

In the presence of enemies (including unseen viral enemies) Jesus Himself prepares a table before you. It reminds me of Jesus preparing a meal of fish for His disciples on the shore of the Sea of Galilea after His resurrection. He said them, "Come and dine." He says the same thing to us.

He anoints your head with oil. A good host in that day would provide anointing oil for His guests. Jesus gives us the oil of the Holy Spirit. Your cup overflows. Goodness and mercy will go with you - now and forever.

So, don't take a cavalier attitude toward the virus, pretending it's not real. Bluster is not the answer. On the other hand, just because a pandemic is real doesn't mean that you should cower in fear. Instead, follow the direction of Romans 8:15. "For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, 'Abba, Father.'"



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