Building your house on the word from God

In this time of the last days, we should go forward with much more confidence, knowing the Holy Spirit dwells in us

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 18, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
The Holy Spirit of God, who dwells in each believer, teaches us all things, reminds us of all Jesus has said to us, guides us into all truth, shows us that which is to come.  (John 14:26 & John 16:13)
 
These are incredibly powerful weapons which this world does not have.
 
We, who have the Holy Spirit of God in us, should not go down with this world nor with those religious people who have not God.
 
Do you understand that the Holy Spirit of Jesus lives in each believer?
 
By this Spirit, we know the will of God for us in the specific issues of this present life. (I Corinthians 2)
 
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
 
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth and HE shows us truth in each question of this present life.
 
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John 14:26  Jesus says ...  But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
 
John 16:13 Jesus says ... Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear, that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.
 
 
1 Corinthians 3:16  Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 
 
1 Corinthians 6:19-20   What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 
20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 
 
2 Corinthians 3:5  Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?
 
 
James 1:5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 
 
 
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog 

They say they are Christians but they do not believe that Jesus (The Word) comes to us today into our flesh to lead and guide us

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 15, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
All people know there was a man who walked on this earth and his name was Jesus.
 
But few know that Jesus lives inside the believer today by HIS Spirit ... and the Spirit of Jesus brings scripture and concepts to the mind of the believer to teach him, to guide him, to show him things to come.
 
Few people, even those people in churches, believe that Jesus has come into the body of the believer to live in that believer by His Spirit.
 
I Corinthians 3:16  Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
 
I Corinthians 6:19-20  What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
 
II Corinthians 13:5  Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 
 
Romans 8
 
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
 
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His.
 
10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
 
11 But if the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, HE that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by HIS Spirit that dwelleth in you.
 
Jesus lives in each believer today by that Spirit which God gives us after we believe the Word.
 
Ephesians 1:12-13  That we should be to the praise of HIS glory, who first trusted in Christ.
 
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
 
 
Matthew 24:4-5  And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
 
5 For many shall come in MY name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 
(They come saying "Jesus is Lord" and deceive many)
 
 
1 Corinthians 2:9-10  But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love HIM.
 
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by HIS Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 
 
 
1 Corinthians 2:14   But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
 
 
John 6:29   Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on HIM (the Word) whom HE (God) hath sent. 
 
 
Colossians 3:3  For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
 
4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
 
 
John 14:26  Jesus says ...  But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
 
 
John 16:13  Jesus says ...  Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear, that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog
 

Critical things for us in these end times

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 30, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
One of the most important things for each of us is to live in peace continually.  For when Jesus returns for the church it is very important that we be found by Him at that time living in peace, without spot, and blameless.  
 
II Peter 3:12-14    Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?  Nevertheless we, according to HIS promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
 
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of HIM (of Jesus) in peace, without spot, and blameless.
 
It would be impossible for us to live in peace unless we do the following continually.
 
Philippians 4:6   Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
 
Is there anything troubling you today?  Are you concerned about anything that is coming tomorrow?  Is there a fear of any kind concerning tomorrow?
 
If so, you are not living in peace.  You are failing to connect with God through prayer.
 
As we pray about each of our cares daily, we show that we trust in God and not in ourselves.
 
We connect with God by prayer.  And that makes us worthy to escape those things that are coming upon this earth says Jesus.
 
James 1:5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
 
 
1 Peter 5:7  Casting all your care upon HIM; for HE careth for you.
 
 
Luke 21:36  Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
 
 
Romans 1:28  And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
 
 
Matthew 24:12-13  Jesus says ... And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
 
13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
 
 
Galatians 5:19-21  Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like:
of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
 
 
Romans 8:1, 13-14  There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
 
13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
 
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
 
 
Revelation 3:5  Jesus says ...  He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before MY Father, and before HIS angels.
 
 
Joshua 1:8  This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Be thankful. Turn your life around.

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 29, 2020)  
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
Each of us have thoughts where we could feel sorrowful or complain. We also have things for which we can be thankful.  If we learn to deliberately choose to think on those things for which we are thankful, we can turn our lives around.
 
Philippians 4:6  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
 
There are times when your husband or wife or friend does trifle things which annoy you. As you think on the grievances, you puff up and sometimes strike out.
 
If you will pray, asking God for help, and also deliberately think of things whereby your husband or wife or friend did things that caused you to rejoice, the grievances often fly away, disappearing.
 
Devils often attack by bringing negative thoughts to our minds. Our flesh sometimes wallows in those thoughts and things get much worse. And there is no good thing in our flesh, says Paul.  (Romans 7)
 
We, who have the power of the Holy Spirit of Jesus living in us, have in HIM a great power for good toward ourselves and toward others also if we will live in HIS power.
 
Galatians 5:15-16  But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit (that which God brings to your mind), and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
 
It is not that we act in a phony way. But there are real things that other person has done for us which we can think on, blessings from God by that other person.
 
Learn to think on those things, especially when you want to strike out.
 
And above all, pray, asking God to help you in the midst of the attacks, for God will help you when you desire help.
 
 
James 1:26   If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
 
 
John 4:23   But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 
 
 
I Timothy 2:1-4   I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 
 
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 
 
 
Galatians 5:19-23  Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
 
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
 
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
 
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
 
23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 
 
 
Galatians 5:17   For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 
 
 
2 Peter 3:14  Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things (the return of Jesus), be diligent that ye may be found of HIM in peace, without spot, and blameless.
 
 
Luke 21:36   Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. 
 
 
2 John vv. 8-11   Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
 
9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
 
10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
 
11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. 
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Using the great power of God that is in us to do the will of God on this earth

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 26, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
God has placed each of HIS people in a role on this present earth with an "assignment" to do.
 
How do we know our assignment?  It is simple.  Our assignment is where we are right now.
 
* A husband and father ... a wife and mother ... a businessman ... a teacher... a mechanic ... a waitress.
 
We begin where we are.
 
Our goal in our assignment:  To serve God in all things and to reflect God in our actions.
 
Each of us have been equipped by God to succeed.
 
Pray, asking God what you are to do today.  Ask God how you are to fulfill today's assignment.  Ask God to give you wisdom to do that which you need to do, for understanding and wisdom are from God.
 
Follow the concepts and scriptures given you by the Holy Spirit who dwells in you.  Keep them before you throughout the day.
 
There is a great Holy Spirit in us to enable us to do all the will of God in the matters set before us.  Follow that Holy Spirit doing what HE brings to your mind.  Asking God to fill your day.  Depending on God rather than on yourself.
 
The starting point for us as we live today is presented in this Podcast.
 
Acts 17:26  (NASB 1995)   and He (God) made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation,
 
 
John 5:30  Jesus says ...  I can of MINE own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and MY judgment is just; because I seek not MINE own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent ME.
 
 
James 1:5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
 
 
Philippians 4:6-7  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
 
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 
 
 
1 Corinthians 2:14  But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
 
 
Ephesians 3:20-21  Now unto HIM that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
 
21 Unto HIM be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
 
 
John 14:26  Jesus says ...  But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
 
 
John 16:13  Jesus says ...  Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
 
 
James 1:25  But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. 
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

The way of the ungodly will perish

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 25, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
They call themselves Christians, but they do that which is right in their own eyes, in their own way of thinking.  They do not call on God for HIS wisdom in the specific issues at hand.
 
They are like a leaf blowing in the wind.  They go one way then the opposite way without any thought at all.
 
They do not seem to have faith that God will communicate HIS will to themselves, therefore they don't think to ask God.
 
The ones who hear from God are like a rock which will never fall.
 
But the way of the ungodly, those who fail to consider that which God wants them to do, their way of doing things, will perish. 
 
Psalm 1
 
1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
 
2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord (the Word of God); and in HIS law doth he meditate day and night.
 
3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
 
4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
 
5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
 
6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. 
 
 
Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Jesus says: "I can of mine own self do nothing. As I hear (from God) I judge." John 5:30

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 24, 2020) 
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
John 5:30  Jesus says:  I can of MINE own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and MY judgment is just; because I seek not MINE own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent ME.
 
We should be exactly the same as Jesus.  We should understand that of our own selves we can do nothing.  We hear from God the Father through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us and we learn to follow THAT Word.
 
John 14:26  Jesus says:  But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
 
John 16:13  Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear (from God), that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.
 
We recognize the thoughts that are from God by the following:
 
James 3:17  But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
 
But if we are in envy and strife there is confusion and every evil work.  James 3
 
We must give up the envy and strife through repentance and prayer.
 
Psalm 51:10  David prayed:  Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
 
Antichrist in the churches thinks he can do the works of God by his own wisdom and he does not call on God for wisdom concerning his plans, for he is opposite to God and thinks of himself to be able to do spiritual things.
 
Matthew 7:21-23  Jesus says:  Not every one that saith unto ME, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of MY Father which is in heaven.
 
22 Many will say to ME in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in THY name? and in THY name have cast out devils? and in THY name done many wonderful works?
 
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from ME, ye that work iniquity.
 
 
John 6:63  Jesus says:  It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
 
 
Romans 8:1-2  There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
 
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
 
Romans 8:5-14  For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 
 
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 
 
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 
 
8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
 
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of HIS. 
 
10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 
 
11 But if the Spirit of HIM that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, HE that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by HIS Spirit that dwelleth in you. 
 
12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 
 
13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 
 
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

The power of meditating in the Word of God

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 22, 2020) 
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
As we keep a scripture before us day and night, we find eventually we have a power in us which enables us to follow that scripture. 
 
In the Bible is it described as follows:
 
Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
 
God leads the New Testament church today by HIS Spirit, the Holy Spirit, who lives in the believer.
 
When God speaks to us to reveal The Word to us, the Holy Spirit is also given to those of us who believe that Word.  We are sealed by God with the Holy Spirit.  (Eph. 1)
 
One of the things done by the Holy Spirit is to remind us of the Word God has given us.  That shows us what we are to think upon and to do at this point in our lives.
 
Thus we are given various scriptures to lead us and guide us and comfort us and help us.  God does this by the Holy Spirit bringing these scriptures to our mind.
 
We then think on these scriptures and apply them to our lives.  Often we need to keep that scripture before us day and night, morning and evening, until it really becomes a part of us. 
 
I am currently working on the following scripture:
 
Romans 12:18   If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
 
I look at this scripture each morning and think on the instruction given me by this scripture.
 
At night, when I go to bed, I look again at this scripture to check myself and see if I have done what this scripture tells me to do as I have lived that day.
 
In a few days, as I do this scripture, it will become a part of my daily life and it will overcome my flesh which wants to quarrel with other people.
 
I believe we are recreated in the image of Christ (The Word) each time we do a scripture.
 
In this podcast, I will speak with you about ways to set up scriptures on your Kindle tablet in your Photos (or Ipad), so you can keep scripture before you easily and think upon those scriptures given you by the Holy Spirit of God.
 
I Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, Who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
 
 
John 14:26  Jesus says:  But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
 
 
John 16:13  Jesus says: Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear, that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.
 
 
John 6:63   Jesus says:  It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.  
 
 
1 Corinthians 2:12  Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
 
 
Matthew 6:33  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Looking for peace and living in peace

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 21, 2020)  
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
In 1980, I was in France.  As I listened to the people walking past me, it was so lovely and peaceful.  Then I realized:  "It is peaceful to me because I can't understand what they are saying!"
 
One day, we come to this understanding:
 
II Peter 3:13  Nevertheless we, according to HIS promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
 
We can't make this present earth righteous.
 
It is the "new heaven and new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness."
 
But as Christians we do live in peace by learning to take every concern to God in prayer and by settling the matter with God by the Spirit of God and by living in the truth given to us by God concerning the issue at hand.
 
We, like Abraham, set our goal and mind as follows:
 
Genesis 14:21-23   And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.  And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,  That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:
 
We, as children born of the Spirit of God, do not look to governments of men for our "riches" or well being on this earth.  We determine that which we have will be given to us by God.  We do not seek the lottery money.  We seek God's plan for our well being.
 
We do not protest in the streets when people do unrighteous acts.  For we know humans will be unrighteous on this earth.
 
We seek our well being from God and live in peace through prayer by trusting in God.
 
Romans 12:19  Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is MINE; I will repay, saith the Lord. 
 
 
2 Peter 3:14  Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of HIM in peace, without spot, and blameless.
 
 
Philippians 4:6-7  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 
 
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 
 
 
James 1:5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.  
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog
 

Taught by God

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 20, 2020) 
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
If we are born of the Spirit of God, we are taught by God.  Most people in churches today are not taught by God.  They put themselves into the churches by going forward and being baptized without having the Spirit of God ... or they joined the church by the will of man.
 
John 6    Jesus said:
 
44  No man can come to ME (The Word), except the Father which hath sent ME draw him: and I (The Word) will raise him up at the last day.
 
45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of (by) God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of (from) the Father, cometh unto ME (The Word).
 
Man loves to "glory in the flesh" of man.  Therefore the Jews in the New Testament church in the day of Paul said the believers from the Gentiles had to be circumcised.  (Galatians 3-5) They wanted to glory in the flesh of that which man did.
 
Today they want to glory in our flesh by telling people things we did.  But I've found when I tell then that God had me do that thing over which they glory, most flee from me.  They don't want to glory in things God has done.  They want to glory in my flesh, in things I have done.
 
That person who is really of God glories in that which God has done.
 
Jesus said:  I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.  (John 5:30)
 
Like Jesus, we can do nothing except that which we hear from God by HIS Spirit, the Holy Spirit.
 
And by HIS Spirit we are taught by God concerning the will of God and that which God wants us to do as we live on this present earth.
 
I John 2:27  But the anointing which ye have received of HIM abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in HIM.
 
 
Hebrews 8:10-11  For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put MY laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to ME a people: 
 
11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know ME, from the least to the greatest.
 
 
I Corinthians 3:16  Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 
 
 
2 Corinthians 13:5  Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?
 
 
John 14:26 Jesus says: But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
 
 
John 16:13  Jesus says:   Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear (from God), that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.
 
 
1 Corinthians 2:4-5, 13-14  Paul said:  And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
 
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
 
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 
 
 
Titus 3:10-11 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 
 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
 
 
2 Timothy 3:5  Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
 
 
2 John vv. 8-11  Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
 
9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
 
10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
 
11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
 
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We can't follow this world and it's ways. Follow the Spirit of God.

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 19, 2020) 
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
The Holy Spirit of God lives in each believer to show that believer the will of God in dealing with the issues of this present life.  (I Cor. 2)
 
James 1:5   If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
 
The Holy Spirit teaches us all things, reminds us of that which Jesus has said, guides us into all truth, shows us things to come.  (Jn. 14:26 & 16:13)
 
The way of this world will fail.  God will not fail.
 
We have a sure thing with God when we have the Holy Spirit in us to guide us and when we follow God by HIS Spirit making our decisions by HIS Spirit.
 
I Corinthians 2:12-13  Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
 
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
 
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
 
 
Romans 8:14  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
 
 
2 Timothy 4:3-4  For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
 
4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
 
 
I Timothy 6
 
 
Matthew 7:13-14  Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
 
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 
 
 
2 Corinthians 5:17  Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
 
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In the beginning was THE WORD. In the end is THE WORD.

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 14, 2020) 
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
People today speak of "The Lord" and "Jesus"  but both are "THE WORD."  When we say, "The Lord is my shepherd," we are really saying "THE WORD is my shepherd."  For everything is THE WORD.
 
THE WORD was with God in the beginning.  At the appointed time, THE WORD came to earth in the form of the flesh of a man named Jesus, and dwelt for an appointed time.  Then THE WORD returned to heaven and became our intercessor and the Holy Spirit of Jesus, THE WORD, came to dwell in each believer.
 
Now THE WORD speaks to us by HIS Spirit.  THE WORD teaches us, speaking to us in the form of a thought.  THE WORD guides us into all truth.  THE WORD lives in us and is with us constantly.
 
All things were made by The Word and without The Word nothing was made.  If it exists at all it is by The Word.
 
All scriptures were inspired by God.  II Timothy 3:16
 
God brought THE WORD down to men and they put THE WORD into the Bible, thus the scripture themselves are THE WORD.
 
The scriptures are not an history book telling about things of God.  The scriptures are God, The Word.
 
It is a mystery to most who say they are Christians today.
 
But The Word is God.
 
John 1:1-4  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 
 
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
 
3 All things were made by HIM; and without HIM was not any thing made that was made.
 
4 In HIM was life; and the life was the light of men.
 
 
Proverbs 21:30  There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord (the Word). 
 
 
Psalm 16:5 The Lord (the Word) is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: THOU maintainest my lot.
 
 
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
 
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
 
 
Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 
 
 
John 6:28-58
 
 
I Thessalonians 4:16  For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
 
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Hearing a WORD from God and following that WORD are strong assurances for us as we live on this earth

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 10, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
The Holy Spirit of God gives us an idea or a scripture to follow.  When we learn to recognize God speaking to us, we have such a strong advantage in going forward and it can set everything up for us in a way that puts us above this world in the various crises of this world.
 
In this Podcast, step by step illustrations are given concerning hearing from God and following God.
 
I consider we are coming into a season on this present earth where life is very different from that which came in previous years.
 
Each of us need to understand things will be different and those old plans could fail us.
 
But God will never fail us when we understand HIS voice and how to follow the Spirit of God. 
 
Proverbs 21:30  There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.
 
 
James 1:5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
 
 
Philippians 4:6-7   Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
 
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
 
 
Psalm 23:1  The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 
 
 
Romans 10:17  So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
 
 
John 14:26  Jesus says:  But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
 
 
John 16:13  Jesus says:   Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear, that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.
 
 
2 Corinthians 2:9-10  But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love HIM.
 
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by HIS Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
 
 
Romans 8:14  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
 
 
Joshua 1:8  This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
 
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II Corinthians 5: Making the time count between now and the time we are removed from this earth

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 9, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
II Corinthians 5:9-11  Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of Him.
 
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
 
11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men;  
 
 
Philippians 4:6-7  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
 
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
 
 
I John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have in HIM, that, if we ask any thing according to HIS will, HE heareth us:
 
15 And if we know that HE hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of HIM. 
 
 
Philippians 3:13-14  Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
 
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 
 
15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
 
 
Revelation 12:12  ... Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
 
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A friend of this world is an enemy of God (James 4:4)

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on March 2, 2021) 
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
James 4:4  Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
 
If we approve the sins of this world and give support to those who sin in such, then we become the enemy of God.
 
At the judgment seat of Christ we will be judged by the views God presents in the New Testament Bible and whether or not we agree with God's views as we live on this present earth.
 
* Romans 1:26-28 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
 
27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
 
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
 
 
* Mark 10:11-12 And HE (Jesus) saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.
 
* I Cor. 7:10-11 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.
 
* Mt. 5:32 Jesus says: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
 
- The faithful wife who is divorced by her husband will commit adultery if she remarries but her husband who divorced the faithful wife will be the cause of her adultery.
 
- The man who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. 
 
 
* I Cor. 6:18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
 
* I Cor. 6:9-10 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
 
* Gal. 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
 
 
If we support those people who are doing these things and show ourselves friends to them in their acts, we become an enemy to God.
 
2 John vv. 8-11  Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
 
9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
 
10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
 
11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. 
 
 
I Timothy 5:22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
 
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Matthew 7: Jesus says, "many" go in the way of destruction and "few" find the way of life

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 6, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
Jesus says:
 
Matthew 7:13-14  Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 
 
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
 
 
I Corinthians 10:13  There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, Who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
 
 
Galatians 5:19-21   Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
 
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
 
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
 
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Psalm 1: We become "like a tree" when we meditate day and night in the Word of God

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 5, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
Psalm 1:1-3  Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
 
2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
 
3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 
 
 
Joshua 1:8  This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
  
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An ungodly man digs up evilAn ungodly man digs up evil

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 4, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Beware of men and women who come to you with "spicy" stories.
 
Proverbs 16:27  An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
 
 
Proverbs 1:10, 15-16   My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
 
15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:
 
16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. 
 
 
2 Timothy 3:7  Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
 
 
1 John 2:20, 27   But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
 
27 But the anointing which ye have received of HIM abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in HIM.
 
 
1 Corinthians 2:14  But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
 
 
Titus 3:10-11   A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
 
11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. 
 
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Isaiah 54: When God authors that work we do, our righteousness is of God

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 1, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
Isaiah 54:17  No weapon that is formed against thee 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.
 
(Righteousness of God because it was God who told you to do this or gave you this information.)
 
Consider those things God told you to do.
 
1 Corinthians 14:39-40   Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order. 
 
2 Corinthians 5:10  For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
 
Philippians 2:12  Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 
 
James 3:17  But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full o f mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 
 
Matthew 7:21-23  Jesus says ...  Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of MY Father which is in heaven.
 
22 Many will say to ME in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in THY name? and in THY name have cast out devils? and in THY name done many wonderful works?
 
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from ME, ye that work iniquity. 
 
24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of MINE, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
 
25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
 
26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
 
27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
 
 
2 Thessalonians 2:3-4   Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
 
4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. 
 
 
Philippians 4:6  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
 
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Matthew 6: How is it possible to take no thought for your life?

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on July 31, 2020) 
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
Jesus says:
 
Matthew 6
 
24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
 
25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
 
26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
 
27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
 
28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
 
29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
 
30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
 
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
 
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
 
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and HIS righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
 
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
 
 
Philippians 4:6-7  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
 
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
 
 
James 1:5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
 
 
James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 
 
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II Thessalonians 2: Antichrist comes into the church before the return of Jesus

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on July 30, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
In 1982, God called my attention to the writing of the apostle Paul concerning antichrist, and where Paul spoke of the "falling away" that must come before Jesus returns, God said to me: "The falling away are not people leaving the churches but the falling away are churches departing from portions of scripture."
 
Then in 2016, God expanded this concept by telling me, "The restraint against antichrist was the scriptures. When churches removed scriptures and set up another doctrine, this opened the way for antichrist to move into the churches."
 
Here are the scriptures showing us the working of antichrist in the churches before Jesus returns.
 
1 John 2:18   Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
 
 
2 Thessalonians 2:1-4 (KJV)  Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto HIM,
 
2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.
 
3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin (antichrist) be revealed, the son of perdition;
 
4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
 
 
2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 (NASB 1995)  Let no one in any way deceive you, for it (the day of the Lord) will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness (antichrist) is revealed, the son of destruction,
 
4 who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God.
 
 
2 Thessalonians 2:6-8 (NASB 1995)  And you know what restrains him (antichrist) now, so that in his time he will be revealed.
 
7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only HE (Jesus, the Word) who now restrains will do so until HE is taken out of the way. 
 
8 Then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of HIS mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of HIS coming;
 
 
2 Thessalonians 2:10-17 (KJV)
 
10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
 
11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
 
12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
 
13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
 
14 Whereunto HE called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
 
15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
 
16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ HIMSELF, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
 
17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
 
 
Titus 3:10-11   A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
 
11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
 
 
Acts 20:28-30  Paul speaking to the elders of the church at Ephesus ...
 
28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which HE hath purchased with HIS own blood.
 
29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
 
30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
 
 
Ephesians 4:4-6  There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
 
5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
 
6 One God and Father of all, Who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 
 
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Is God our help? If so, let us call on God!

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on July 29, 2020) 
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Hebrews 13:5 ... Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for HE (God) hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
 
God will not fail us ... call on God when you are concerned or fearful.
 
We have a power the world does not have.  We have the great power of God.  And with God, nothing is impossible.
 
We have access at all times to the wisdom that is from God.
 
This is a promise of God to HIS children:
 
James 1:5   If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
 
By HIS Spirit, God brings thoughts to our mind to show us what to do in the issues of this present life.
 
As we do those things shown us by God, the problems begin to unravel and vanish.
 
God knows exactly what will work for us.  And God knows the future and how to set us up for those things ahead.
 
All we have to do is turn to God, asking HIM for help ... and then follow those ideas which God sends to our mind by HIS Spirit.
 
The knowledge of how God works does help us also.
 
John 14:26  But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
 
John 16:13  Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
 
 
I Corinthians 2:9-13  But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
 
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
 
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
 
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
 
13 Which things also we speak, ... 
 
 
Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
 
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Joshua 1: Meditating in Word of God gives us the power to do the Word of God and to overcome our own flesh!

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on July 27, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
 
By meditating in the Word of God, we gain the power needed to do the specific scriptures.
 
We must keep those scriptures before us day and night, checking ourselves to see if we are really doing those scriptures.  Every night, I look at those portions of scripture whereby God is reconstructing my life at this current time.
 
I examine myself by those scriptures to see if I did those scriptures that day.
 
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Psalm 5: God's view of wickedness

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on July 26, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
Psalm 5
 
4 For Thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with THEE.
 
5 The foolish shall not stand in Thy sight: Thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
 
6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing (lies): the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
 
 
Isaiah 5:20  Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; 
that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; 
that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
 
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Ephesians 3: The "power of God" that works in us

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on July 24, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
Ephesians 3:20  Now unto HIM that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.
 
I've often heard people ask, "What is that power that works in us?"  
 
That "power" is the Holy Spirit given to the believer at the time God reveals HIMSELF to that believer.  
 
The Holy Spirit in us is a great power: 
 
* He teaches us all things.
 
* He reminds us of that which Jesus has said to us.  
 
* He guides us into all truth. 
 
* He shows us things to come.  
 
(John 14:26 & John 16:13)
 
He usually leads us by bringing thoughts or concepts to our minds. 
 
He searches the heart of God to show us the will of God in the specific issues of this life. 
 
(I Corinthians 2) 
 
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