THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 242

On the subject of the exaltation of Mary that is dominant in teachings by some modern day religious organizations, it is important to recognize that the Word of God is still truth. As the scriptures point out, anyone advancing teachings contrary to that which was spoken by the Lord JESUS who is to us the Word of God, cannot be trusted. Why? Because the very Word that was purposed by God’s own determinate counsel and foreknowledge, is now being delivered through the mouth of the Lord JESUS.

As it is written, the people pressed toward Jesus to hear the Word of God. In Acts, for example, the scriptures point out that 120 persons obediently obeyed JESUS' words dictating to them that they were to stay in Jerusalem until they received power, after which they were to be JESUS' witnesses to the uttermost parts of the earth.

We also read that the 120 persons that gathered together in Acts continued in prayer and supplication to God. Within this scriptural text, Mary (the mother of Jesus) was a part of the assembled group along with other women. The scriptures clearly reveal that Mary, along with the other women continued in prayer and supplication as part of the assembled group. The scriptures do not state that the women continued in prayer and supplication with Mary leading. In fact, Mary is not exalted within these scriptures.

Similarly, the scripture declare that at the crucifixion, they rend His garments among them. This is a good analogy because it could be said that still today, Satanic inspired religion continues to rend His garments (or His WORD) amongst them, earnestly endeavouring to shred the scriptures to mean interpretations that are not supported or validated within the scriptures. Oh, how far will they go?

Indeed, many representatives of mainstream religious institutions say that they love God but how could they? For if this were true love on their part then they would not go about delivering deceptive messages or involving themselves in activities that are clearly contrary to Biblical scriptures.

Still, if they willingly continue on that well worn path of altering God's Word, then by so doing they are doing their fathers' business - their father being the devil. For the devil was a liar from the very beginning. Recall the words of the serpent in the Garden - Has God said ...?

But we know different. This is why we can let the Love of God rule and reign in your heart, for the entrance of God’s Word dispels the satanic clouds of misrepresentation. Stand in the Offering Plate.

For those of you who are still searching to know the God who created you, why not ask the Lord Jesus to enter your life. Jesus said, Behold I stand at your heart's door and knock. If you hear me knocking and you hear my voice calling your name, then open the door and I will come to live with you. Peace be upon the ISRAEL of God.

Stand in the offering plate.