Building your house on the word from God

Mini-Podcast: Lot chose to live in Sodom because it was well watered and pretty. But the men of Sodom were exceedingly wicked before the Lord.

(This podcast was previously published on July 14, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
The wrath of God, the great tribulation, is coming upon this world because of the increase of evil in this present world.  The evil we see today is a sign showing us the closeness of the coming of Jesus and the wrath of God that will come at the end of this present world.
 
No man knows exactly when the great tribulation will come or when Jesus will return to gather the elect from off this present earth, but we have signs.
 
When we see the leaves appear on the trees don't we know spring is upon us?
 
Jesus explains to us in Luke 21, that it will be the same today.
 
As the wickedness increases around us and men approve wickedness, this signals the pending wrath of God that will come upon this world.
 
One of the signs is increase of homosexuals, as it was in the day of Sodom before God destroyed Sodom.  (Genesis 19)
 
What God says in Bible about homosexuals and lesbians:
 
Romans 1:26-27 ... 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:  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.
 
So we know this is one of the sins which brings the wrath of God in the destruction at the end of this present world.  As we see the increase of this sins, we can know the wrath of God is not far away.
 
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Genesis 19
 
And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;
 
(Angels look like natural men.  Angels do not have wings.  Cherubims have wings, not angels.)
 
2 And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
 
3 And he (Lot) pressed upon them greatly;
 
(Lot knew the evil of men in Sodom and he was trying to protect these 2 "men" from the evil that he knew could come if they remained in the street of Sodom overnight.  Lot did not know these 2 men were actually angels of God.)
 
and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.
 
4 But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:
 
(These homosexuals were from every quarter of the city of Sodom.  Sodom was filled with homosexuals.)
 
5 And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.
 
("know them" ... have sex with them)
 
6 And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him,
 
7 And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.
 
(Lot knew the wickedness planned against these 2 strangers by the men of Sodom.  It is amazing that Lot called the men of Sodom "brethren", and that Lot chose to live among the wickedness of this city for Lot could have lived anywhere.  Yet Lot was righteous for we read that in II Peter 2:7-9  And  (God) delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: 8 (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)
 
Genesis 19
 
8 (Lot said)  Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.
 
9 And they (the men of Sodom) said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow (Lot) came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.
 
10 But the men (the angels) put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.
 
11 And they (the angels) smote the men that were at the door of the house with blindness, both small and great: so that they wearied themselves to find the door.
 
(Angels have great power of God.)
 
12 And the men (the angels) said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place:
 
13 For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the Lord; and the Lord hath sent us to destroy it.
 
14 And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the Lord will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.
 
15 And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city.
 
16 And while he lingered, the men (the angels) laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.
 
(The 2 angels literally drug Lot and his wife and his 2 daughters out of the city of Sodom.)
 
17 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he (the angel) said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.
 
(Then Lot fights against the word of God that is carried by the angels of God.)
 
18 And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my Lord:
 
19 Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:
 
20 Behold now, this city is near to flee unto, and it is a little one: Oh, let me escape thither, (is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live.
 
21 And he (the angel) said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken.
 
22 Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do anything till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.
 
23 The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot entered into Zoar.
 
24 Then the Lord rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven;
 
25 And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground.
 
26 But his wife (Lot's wife) looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

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To us today God says:
 
* Separate yourselves from those people who call themselves Christians but they reject portions of scripture and go in another way.  For they are anti-Christ, opposite from the Word.
 
* Follow those scriptures that are brought to you by the Holy Spirit for they are stepping stones leading you to the right place in the sight of God.
 
The wrath of God, the great tribulation, is coming upon this present world before God destroys this heaven and earth.
 
(The plagues of God that are coming:  Revelation 8-16)
 
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That which we must do throughout the day, each day.
 
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.
 
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
 
Is there anything that troubles you?  any person? any fear? any dread?
 
If so, this means you have not discussed it with God in prayer or you have not yet heard from God about the matter or you have not focused on that which God said to you about the matter.
 
In that case, you need to talk with God again and really get it established by God and focus on that, doing what is right in the sight of God.
 
Then you can live in peace instead of torment.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23)

(This podcast was previously published on June 24 , 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Matthew 12:33-37   Jesus says:  Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
 
34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
 
35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
 
36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
 
37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Store up those words you have heard from God and keep them before you day and night

(This podcast was previously published on June 23, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Jesus says:  My sheep hear MY voice.  And I know them.  And they follow ME.  (John 10:27)
 
Jesus speaks to us, HIS elect, HIS children.  Jesus guides us as we walk on this earth so we can go in HIS way, following HIM, doing that which HE says.
 
We learn to hear HIM when HE brings information to us.  We know HIS voice and a voice of a stranger we will not follow, but we will flee from the voice of a stranger.  (John 10:4-5)
 
It is very important for each of us to collect those scriptures which are called to our attention by the Holy Spirit bringing those scriptures to our mind for we must keep those specific scriptures before us to give us the strength to go in the instruction of those scriptures as we walk on this earth.
 
Those scriptures brought by the Holy Spirit to our minds are special messages from God at that point in time to us!
 
They are exactly what we need!
 
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.  But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in HIS law doth he meditate day and night.  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.
 
We see the same promise in the following scripture:
 
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.
 
Proverbs 4:20-23  God says:
 
20 My son, attend to MY words; incline thine ear unto MY sayings.
 
21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
 
22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
 
When we see that Word from God, but do not know how to do that Word in our lives, we can ask God for His wisdom.  God promises to give us HIS wisdom when we ask in faith for wisdom.
 
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.
 
Let us learn to call on God immediately each time we are frightened or each time we need help.
 
God will show us what to do and give us that which we need to enable us to go forward in peace and in success and in assurance on this present earth as long as God chooses to leave us on this earth.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Solomon warns the young men about "strange women"

(This podcast was previously published on December 8, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Three times in the early chapters of Proverbs,  king Solomon warns the young men concerning the "strange women" and tells the young men what will happen to them if they choose to go after a "strange woman".
 
Proverbs 5
 
1 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:
 
2 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
 
3 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:
 
4 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword.
 
5 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.
 
6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.
 
7 Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of MY mouth.
 
8 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:
 
9 Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:
 
10 Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;
 
11 And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,
 
12 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;
 
13 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
 
14 I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.
 
15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.
 
16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.
 
17 Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee.
 
18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
 
19 Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.
 
20 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?
 
21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and HE pondereth all his goings.
 
22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.
 
23 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.
 
Death and destruction are the fate of the man who follows after "a strange woman".
 
(Also see:  Proverbs 6 & Proverbs 7) 
 
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Proverbs 6
 
23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
 
24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
 
25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
 
26 For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.
 
27 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
 
28 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
 
29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.
 
30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
 
31 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
 
32 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
 
33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
 
34 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
 
35 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
 
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Proverbs 7
 
1 MY son, keep MY words, and lay up MY commandments with thee.
 
2 Keep MY commandments, and live; and MY law as the apple of thine eye.
 
3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.
 
4 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
 
5 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.
 
6 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,
 
7 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,
 
8 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,
 
9 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night:
 
10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.
 
11 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:
 
12 Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)
 
13 So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,
 
14 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.
 
15 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.
 
16 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
 
17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
 
18 Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.
 
19 For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:
 
20 He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.
 
21 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
 
22 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
 
23 Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
 
24 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
 
25 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
 
26 For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.
 
27 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

When you go in the way of God's wisdom, you will not stumble

(This podcast was previously published on June 21, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
God knows future:
 
Often people go forward and things happen and they say, "If only that hadn't happened it would have worked."
 
Before making decisions, before going forward, ask God for HIS wisdom.  We have a promise from God that if we ask God for wisdom, HE will give us wisdom.
 
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.
 
John 5:30  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 14:26  Jesus said:  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.
 
Other scriptures:
 
Proverbs 4:11-13  I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.  When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.  Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
 
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.
 
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.  But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in HIS law doth he meditate day and night.  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.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Wisdom is from God

(This podcast was previously published on January 2, 2022)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
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.
 
Daniel 2:20  Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are HIS:
 
II Corinthians 1:12  For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
 
Psalm 111:10  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do HIS commandments: HIS praise endureth for ever.
 
The fear of the Lord is the understanding that God knows what is best for us.  So when we read the Word of God or hear a word directly from God, we know that is the way to go and to go any other way is to our detriment and destruction.  We would be afraid to go any other way after hearing a word from God.
 
Proverbs 4:7  Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
 
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.
 
Proverbs 8:14  (God says)   Counsel is MINE, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
 
Ephesians 1:8  Wherein HE (God) hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
 
Proverbs 2:7  HE (God) layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: HE is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
 
Proverbs 2:6  For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of HIS mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast: God by HIS wisdom created the heavens and the earth

(This podcast was previously published on June 18, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Proverbs 3
 
19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath HE established the heavens.
 
20 By HIS knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
 
21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
 
22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
 
23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
 
24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
 
We have access to God's wisdom at all times and in all things.  All we need to do is ask God for wisdom in the issues of this life.
 
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.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. (Proverbs 3:7)

(This podcast was previously published on June 16, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
So many people want to be wise of themselves and have other people praise them for their wisdom.  Not only is this way very dangerous, but it can be deadly to us.
 
God knows the future.
 
If we try to plan out things without asking God, we can easily destroy ourselves with the unexpected.
 
Proverbs 14:12  There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
 
Concerning wisdom:
 
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.
 
God knows the future!
 
So often a person who plans without consulting God will later say, "If only that hadn't happened."
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast: In all thy ways acknowledge HIM, and HE shall direct thy paths (Proverbs 3:6)

(This podcast was previously published on June 14, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
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.
 
Everything depends on this:  "Was it God telling me to do this thing?"
 
How do you know it was God?
 
If it was God telling you to do this, you can go forward in confidence.
 
Joshua 1:9  God says:  Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
 
If God confirms to you that "this" is what HE wants you to do, then you can go forward with assurance knowing the following.
 
Proverbs 21:30-31  There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5)

(This podcast was previously published on June 13, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
If we have the Word of God on the subject, that is all we need!  We can go forward securely when we have heard from God.
 
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.
 
Proverbs 21:30-31   There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.  The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
 
If God has told us something, there is no counsel against that Word.
 
Example:  A word from God to me concerning a court trial:  "Don't testify"  and how everyone around me fought against that word given to me by God.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast: Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted (Psa. 107:17)

(This podcast was previously published on, June 8, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Sometimes we are bringing problems upon ourselves.
 
I did this as a new Christian.  And I suffered more than I had to suffer until I recognized that I was causing the problem to come upon me.
 
(On this Podcast I will tell of this situation and how I got free.)
 
Psalm 107
 
4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
 
5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
 
6 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and HE delivered them out of their distresses.
 
7 And HE led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
 
8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for HIS goodness, and for HIS wonderful works to the children of men!
 
9 For HE satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
 
10 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
 
11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:
 
17  Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
 
19-20  Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and HE saveth them out of their distresses.
 
HE sent HIS word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
 
Remember to pray, asking God to give you wisdom before you do anything.
 
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.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Seeking our wisdom from God. HE knows the future!

(This podcast was previously published on May 19, 2022)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
A promise from God to us:
 
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.
 
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Proverbs 2  God says:
 
1 My son, if thou wilt receive MY words, and hide MY commandments with thee;
 
2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
 
3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
 
4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
 
5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
 
6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of HIS mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
 
7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: HE is a buckler (shield) to them that walk uprightly.
 
8 HE keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of HIS saints.
 
9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast: Be not afraid of sudden fear, for God is there to help us through all things

(This podcast was previously published on June 19, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Romans 8:28  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to HIS purpose.
 
Psalms 34:19  Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
 
Isaiah 45:7  God says:  I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.
 
God will not allow more to come upon us than we are able to handle through HIM.
 
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.
 
Proverbs 3:25-26  Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.  For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
 
Psalm 148:8  Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling HIS word:
 
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.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast: Wisdom from God is more precious than rubies

(This podcast was previously published on June 17, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
As born again Christians, we have access to wisdom from God.  This makes all the difference for those of us who understand this and call on God for HIS wisdom in the issues of this present life.
 
Proverbs 3
 
13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
 
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
 
15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
 
16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
 
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
 
18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
 
Nothing equals wisdom that comes to us from God by HIS Spirit!
 
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.
 
Psalm 111:10   The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do HIS commandments: HIS praise endureth for ever.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast: God says: Turn you at MY reproof: behold, I will pour out MY spirit unto you, I will make known MY words unto you (Proverbs 1:23)

(This podcast was previously published on, June 7, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
God says:  Turn you at MY reproof: behold, I will pour out MY spirit unto you, I will make known MY words unto you.  (Proverbs 1:23)
 
But they wouldn't do this.
 
So God says:
 
Proverbs 1:24-33    Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out MY hand, and no man regarded;  But ye have set at nought all MY counsel, and would none of MY reproof:
 
26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
 
27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
 
28 Then shall they call upon ME, but I will not answer; they shall seek ME early, but they shall not find ME:
 
29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
 
30 They would none of MY counsel: they despised all MY reproof.
 
31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
 
32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
 
33 But whoso hearkeneth unto ME shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
 
***
 
All scripture comes from God.
 
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:  That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
 
***
 
Psalm 107
 
4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
 
5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
 
6 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and HE delivered them out of their distresses.
 
7 And HE led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
 
8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for HIS goodness, and for HIS wonderful works to the children of men!
 
9 For HE satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
 
10 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
 
11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:
 
12 Therefore HE brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help.
 
13 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and HE saved them out of their distresses.
 
14 HE brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
 
15 Oh that men would praise the LORD for HIS goodness, and for HIS wonderful works to the children of men!
 
16 For HE hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
 
17 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
 
18 Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
 
19 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and HE saveth them out of their distresses.
 
20 HE sent HIS word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
 
***
 
Remember to pray, asking God what to do:
 
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.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7

(This podcast was previously published on, June 10, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
The "fear of the Lord" is to choose the way of God over the way of men and even over your own preferences.
 
When we "fear God" we have an understanding that God knows all things and will lead us in the best way for us to go in the decisions pertaining to this present life.
 
And we know that if we go in a way opposite to the way of God we bring destruction upon ourselves.
 
Psalm 107
 
4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
 
5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
 
6 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and HE delivered them out of their distresses.
 
7 And HE led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
 
8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for HIS goodness, and for HIS wonderful works to the children of men!
 
9 For HE satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
 
10 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
 
11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:
 
19 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and HE saveth them out of their distresses.
 
20 HE sent HIS word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
 
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.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast: If sinners entice thee, consent thou not (Proverbs 1:10)

(This podcast was previously published on, June 6, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
One day I was watching the evening news on TV, and I saw that the newscaster just couldn't wait to get to the next sensational story to stir up the flesh of man to evil.
 
Later I saw this scripture and set myself to do this scripture, avoiding the evil of the newscast and of other people who would stir me up to evil.
 
Proverbs 1
 
10   If sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
 
15 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.
 
After that, I kept this scripture before me day and night so I could evaluate those persons who were stirring me up wrongly and could avoid such people.
 
The apostle Paul says:
 
2 Timothy 3:1  This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
 
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
 
7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
 
***
 
This is critical:  Pray, asking God for wisdom in that which you are thinking of doing.
 
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.
 
***
 
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.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast: Abortion

(This podcast was previously published on, May 24, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Things to consider as consequences of having an abortion:
 
* You will be destroying a part of your own flesh, your own child.  By doing this you destroy not only your child but a part of your own self, and you will never fully recover but will carry this the remainder of your life, for a part of you will have been destroyed.  It is a memory you will not likely extinguish.
 
* And another burden:  At the time of sexual intercourse, the two become one flesh.  So you have already committed to being one flesh with that man by having sexual intercourse with him, for as long as either of you live on this earth you will be one flesh by this act of sexual intercourse for this is the way God created this.  You will find it is not so easy to eliminate that sexual partner either.
 
I Corinthians 6:15-18   Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid.  What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith HE, shall be one flesh.
 
(Even if a man has sex with a prostitute he becomes one flesh with that prostitute.)
 
18  Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
 
You fragment yourself each time you have sex with another person.  You may try to escape this, but God ordained that the two become one flesh at the time of sexual intercourse and you cannot change this fact for it is as surely set as the sun is set by God in the sky.
 
Abortion will just add to your own torments.
 
But there are even greater things to consider:  Sinning against God and upsetting the course of the way God ordained for this earth and for humans who live on this earth.
 
God's plan is as follows:
 
Mark 10  Jesus says:
 
6 But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.
 
7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;
 
8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.
 
9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
 
God joined the two together at the time of sexual intercourse.  Casual sex cannot be casual.
 
*****
 
Other scriptures to consider:
 
Psalm 127:3  Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is HIS reward.
 
YOU sin against God if you destroy your own child.  For you destroy the heritage of God.
 
Proverbs 17:6  Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
 
You upset the course of your own world as ordained by God for the people in this world, and this will further destroy you.  Not only do you commit murder, but you stop the heritage of the Lord for all your family: You hurt many other people: your parents who would be denied the right to be grandparents and have God's heritage.  If you have brothers or sisters, you also deny them their rightful heritage to have a niece or nephew.  And if you have other children, you deny their heritage by killing their brother or sister.
 
You end up harming everyone in your path ... and you will destroy a part of your own self also!
 
And your choice will likely carry into all eternity.
 
II Corinthians 5:10-11   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;
 
***
 
And the apostle Paul shows how terrible it can be for women to be "free" to run about from house to house.
 
I Timothy 5:13-15   And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
 
14 I will therefore that the younger women  (who are widows) marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
 
15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Jimmy Swaggart follows his advertising agency to greatness in ministry

(This podcast was previously published on February 23, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
An agent from the Michael Ellison Advertising Agency told me this in 1980, concerning their former client, Jimmy Swaggart.
 
Swaggart came to the agency because he was unhappy with the small number of people who were coming to his meetings.
 
The agency told Swaggart:  "To get bigger crowds, stop preaching so much, and put more singing into your meetings."
 
(Swaggart was a country western type singer.)
 
Swaggart did what the advertising agency said to do and the audiences changed from about 500 to thousands.
 
Present entertainment to the people rather than preaching the Word of God, and your audiences will grow, but both you and your followers will go into damnation for lack of the pure Word of God.
 
This is all antichrist!
 
II Thessalonians 2:10-12 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.
 
(They and their followers perish.)
 
Matthew 16:26   Jesus says:  For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
 
***
 
This same advertising agency told me:  "We can fill Soldiers and Sailors Auditorium in Pittsburgh for you, all you have to do is don't say anything unpopular on your radio broadcasts."
 
I am a prophet of Jesus.
 
When God showed me to begin to speak judgment messages, warning the church, radio stations began threatening me and some started putting me off the air.
 
The radio station manager at Seattle said to me, "Joan ... you have many wonderful messages.  Just speak those messages.  If you keep speaking these judgment messages, I don't know what is going to happen to you.  We might have to put you off the air."
 
The Holy Spirit spoke through me:  "George ... if I don't speak the message that I believe to be from God then I don't have a message and I may as well be off the air."
 
***
 
The apostle Paul said:
 
Galatians 1:10   For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

(This podcast was previously published on, June 4, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Psalm 111:10  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do HIS commandments: HIS praise endureth for ever.
 
What is "The fear of the Lord"?
 
When we "fear the Lord", we know that God knows all things, (present, past, and future).  We are afraid to go against that which God tells us,  for we know we bring destruction upon ourselves if we depart from the law and wisdom of God to go in the way of men or to do that which we prefer doing.
 
Therefore, "the fear of the Lord"  keeps us in the path of God.
 
Truly, "the fear of the Lord" is the beginning of wisdom.
 
When a man sees this word which Jesus said,   "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."  (Matthew 5:32)
 
That man who sees this word of Jesus and has "a fear of the Lord" will not dare to divorce a faithful wife for he knows if he chooses to go against what Jesus says, he will bring destruction upon himself and destroy himself on this earth and he will not prosper in his way.  Even when he seems to prosper, he will be destroyed in the time to come.
 
When a man is looking for a wife and sees this word which Jesus spoke, and that man has "a fear of the Lord", that man will not even date the woman who has been divorced for fear that he might end up marrying her and bringing destruction upon himself by choosing to go in a way opposite to that which Jesus said in the Holy Bible.
 
Therefore "the fear of the Lord" keeps us from going in a way of destruction which is opposite to that which God said to us.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

God made Joseph to prosper, even while Joseph was in prison

(This podcast was previously published on, June 3, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Joseph's brothers were envious of him and they sold him into slavery when he was only 17-years-old!
 
But God caused Joseph to prosper everywhere he went.
 
Genesis 39
 
1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.
 
2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
 
3 And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
 
4 And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
 
5 And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.
 
6 And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.
 
*****
 
Genesis 39
 
7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.
 
8 But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;
 
9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
 
10 And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.
 
11 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
 
12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.
 
13 And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,
 
14 That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:
 
15 And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.
 
16 And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.
 
17 And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:
 
18 And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.
 
19 And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.
 
20 And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
 
21 But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
 
22 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.
 
23 The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.
 
Later Joseph said this to his brothers who had sold him into slavery:
 
Genesis 50:20  But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Jesus says: "No man can come to God except through ME" (The Word)

(This podcast was previously published on May 31, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
John 14:1-6  Jesus says ...  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in ME.  In MY Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
 
4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
 
5 Thomas saith unto HIM, Lord, we know not whither THOU goest; and how can we know the way?
 
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by ME.
 
The way is "The Word" of God.  When we hear from God the Father, we have "The Word" which is the way to God.
 
Jesus is The Word.  From the beginning Jesus was "The Word".  Jesus was with God as "The Word" even before Jesus came to this world in the form of Jesus a man.
 
Today, Jesus is The Word that was with God from the beginning.
 
John 1:1-5   In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God.  All things were made by HIM; and without HIM was not any thing made that was made.  In HIM was life; and the life was the light of men.
 
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
 
10-14  HE  (Jesus)  was in the world, and the world was made by HIM, and the world knew HIM not.
 
11 HE came unto HIS own, and HIS own received HIM not.
 
12 But as many as received HIM, to them gave HE power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on HIS name (The Word):
 
13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
 
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld HIS glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
 
*****
 
Galatians 5  (works of the flesh vs. works of the Spirit)
 
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.
 
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
 
24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
 
25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.  (following that which the Spirit shows us to do at that specific point in time.)
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Beggar, thief, and extortioner

(This podcast was previously published on November 24, 2020)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
Both Peter and Jude warned us there would be false teachers among the churches in the end times.  (II Peter 2 & Jude)
 
Jesus also warned us about the people who come to us in the last days, saying,  "Jesus is Lord."  Because they say HE is Christ, they will deceive many.  (Matthew 24:1-4)
 
In November, 2020, a man sent me an email identifying himself to me as being a pastor.
 
He told me how much he liked my book, Preparing Yourself for the Return of Jesus.  (Amazon)
 
He asked me to send him more books for his church and for his pastors.
 
I explained that Amazon does not give me books and that he would have to get my books directly from Amazon.
 
I also explained that Amazon allows us to give free e-books which he would need to order from Amazon.
 
In his next letter, he signed his name "Reverend".
 
I responded by telling him no man should call himself "Reverend".
 
Jesus called HIS ministers as follows:
 
Ephesians 4:11-12  And HE (Jesus) gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;   For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
 
There is only one time the word "Reverend" is used in the Bible.
 
Psalm 111:9 HE (God) sent redemption unto HIS people: HE hath commanded HIS covenant for ever: holy and reverend is HIS (God's) name.
 
This man responded immediately saying he agreed and he would remove the name "Reverend" and tell his pastors to remove the name "Reverend" and he was sorry he had done this.
 
But he twisted everything and said we should not use the name "Pastor" either.
 
I told him immediately that it is proper to use the name "Pastor" for Jesus HIMSELF called HIS ministers by the names:  apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, teacher  (Ephesians 4:11)
 
But not "Reverend".
 
*****
 
The next letter he sent to me he signed his name, "Evangelist".
 
I wrote to him immediately, trying to straighten this out.
 
I tried to help him see the difference between Evangelist and Pastor in the calling of Jesus.
 
Evangelist goes from city to city speaking to the world salvation through Jesus.
 
Pastor usually works with one church group in one city, giving them teachings from the Bible.
 
***
 
In his next letter, he signed his name, "Brother in Christ".
 
In that letter he asked me to pray that God would provide for him a computer and a projector.
 
He explained that it was very hard to share my teachings with his church group without a projector.
 
I sent him the following letter.
 
Matthew 11 Jesus says:  HIS yoke is easy.  So if something is difficult you can know you are trying to do something you should not be doing.
 
Therefore if it is hard to share my teachings, just share Bible.
 
Joan Boney
 
***
 
In his next email, he asked me to send him a computer and a projector.
 
I responded:  "If I were you, I would get a part time job or a job at night and work until I had enough money to buy a computer and projector."  Joan Boney
 
***
 
He responded that he could not do secular work because it took all his time to do the ministry work.
 
I thought of the apostle Paul who did secular work as a tent maker and still went from church to church speaking as an apostle and teacher.
 
In this letter, he asked me if I would send him a computer that we are not using.
 
***
 
I turned to God and asked God:  "What do YOU want me to do?"
 
I had the answer rather quickly.
 
I sent email to this man as follows:
 
"I see you as a beggar, thief, and extortioner.  And if you choose to go this way, you doom yourself to always being a beggar, thief, and an extortioner."  Joan Boney
 
(It was clear that this man did not turn to God over his needs but turned to humans for them to supply his needs.)
 
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The apostle Paul says:
 
I Corinthians 5:11  But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
 
13  put away from among yourselves that wicked person.
 
This is what I will do with this man.
 
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In this man's first letter to me, he placed an attachment showing an outline of subjects and scriptures which he planned to teach to his church group the next Sunday.
 
How could a man this confused in thinking write such a clear, concise outline?  I wondered.
 
Then I realized he probably didn't write that outline.  It was probably another person's outline which he planned to teach to his church group.
 
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This is just one example of how very mixed up preachers are today in church groups.
 
When a man has no understanding, I do not believe "that man" is from God.
 
When we have the Spirit of Truth in us, HE will teach us all things, remind us of all that Jesus has said to us, guide us into all truth, and show us things to come.
 
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

Moving of God

(This podcast was previously published on May 23, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ... 
 
Something happened on 5-19-2021 that was very unexpected!
 
I live in the home of Pam Padgett from our little church group.
 
Pam discovered water coming from her water heater into the basement and she arranged for a plumber to bring her a new water heater and install it that same day.
 
Plumber noticed my old car sitting in driveway and he said,  "If you ever wanted to sell it, I would be  very interested in buying it."  He has a 12 year old son who has CP (cerebral palsy),  and he needed a bigger car.  At this point he doesn't have a car but they use his plumbing trucks to get around.  It is hard for his son to get into those vehicles so he wanted a car that sits lower to the ground.
 
After he changed the water heater, he took the car out for a test drive.  The car runs great so I knew there would be no problem.  It is a 1994 Lincoln Town Car ... huge trunk which can easily carry his son's wheelchair.
 
The car was no burden to us but it had to sit outside all the time and I really wanted the car to have a place in winter, although it managed 2 winters just fine and we never had any problem at all starting car.
 
While he was test driving the car, I had decided that if he made an offer on the car, I was going to give him the car.
 
I told Pam to bring him in to see me if he made an offer.
 
He told Pam he wanted the car and he said "Why don't you take the water heater and then I'll also give you some cash for the car."
 
Pam said, "You need to see Joan."
 
He presented the water heater plan to me and I said, "No, I want to give you the car."
 
He was very shocked!
 
I said, "We can afford to pay for the water heater.  You just take the car."
 
I told him we would pay him for the water heater and for him to just take the car for his son.
 
He just couldn't believe this was happening.  He said no one had ever given him anything before.
 
He said he would tell his son I had given him the car.
 
I said, "No ... tell your son God gave him the car.  For I had just asked God what HE wanted me to do about the car."
 
He said he knew when he got home his son would be outside polishing the car immediately (he can't walk but he has use of hands)
 
His dad said he thinks the son will be able to drive that car for he has use of his right leg and right hand.  So dad will start teaching him to drive, and when he is little older he should be able to get a driver's licenses even though he can't walk.
 
(That's going to be one happy kid!)
 
Dad said they go up in the mountains every week end and he was sure they would take the car up there this week end.
 
I'm glad for the car!  We had to take car out about every two weeks for a "walk" just to keep up battery and tires.
 
Last time we went to get food, I noticed the old car which was parked in the driveway and saw  how low to ground it had gotten and I told Pam it was time again to take the car for a walk.
 
Pam said we just got car license registration notice a couple of days ago and she hadn't sent in the fee yet.  (only $70)
 
The plumber said he noticed in the car a book with my name on it and he asked if he could take that book with the car.  (And I had already told Pam to give him "Building your house on the word of God.")  Of course he can have both books.
 
I wrote out the name of our blog and also told him of Podcasts.
 
He asked, "Do you do the recordings?"
 
I said, "Yes" and pointed to the microphone which sits by me.
 
I had just asked God a few days ago if there was anything I should do with the car.  Insurance is only $100 per year as attached to Pam's insurance.  So there was never any pressure to get rid of the car.
 
It's just that I hated to have car just sitting there unused.
 
It's fun for me to think of the car having a good home and getting to go out for rides and even getting to go into mountains.
 
I had him take my Texas license plates off the car and leave them for me.  They were expired but we had not changed to Colorado (we had current Colorado plates in the car trunk).
 
It will be fun for me to think of his son with the car.
 
The dad is only 48 but he looks a lot younger.
 
He told me he spent 18 years in the Navy ... broke his neck ... had to retire from Navy ... got a job at Fort Carson Army base ... was making $100,000 a year.  But he never got to see his son or daughter because he got home so late.  So he quit his job and decided to put in his own plumbing business.  He was scared at first but it has worked out well for him.  He said his dad had a plumbing business and he had worked as a plumber since he was 8 years old so he decided to give it a try.
 
I told him if he and children were ever in neighborhood, come in.
 
(I could see a few things about the moving of God which I will explain in this Podcast.)
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog

Mini Podcast THY rod and THY staff they comfort me (Psa. 23:4)

(This podcast was previously published on May 28, 2021)
 
Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...
 
The shepherd of the sheep has a cane with a hook on one end whereby he can grab stray sheep and pull those sheep back to places of safety.  Otherwise when that sheep wanders off the path, a lion might feast on that sheep.
 
I Peter 5:7-9  Casting all your care upon HIM; for HE careth for you.  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
 
God's rod and staff that keep us on the highway of God are the Holy Scriptures, the Word from God.  The scriptures are the highway signs showing us the way to go if we drift off the road.
 
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* For writings on additional subjects, click here:  Jesus Ministries Exhortations Blog