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And as for me, I know my REDEEMER LIVES,
and at the last He will take His stand on the Earth.
Job 19 : 25
The amazing thing is that in spite of Job’s
misunderstanding of God’s character,
Job would not give up his faith in God’s love for him
and the hope of the resurrection
and eternal life at the end of time.
This text strongly indicates Job had struggled in his thinking
and feelings from despair to confidence and hope.
“From the depths of discouragement and despondency –
Job rose to heights of implicit trust in the mercy
and the saving power of God.” {P & P -E G White}}
The story of Job and God’s dealing with him
is one of the most encouraging episodes found in Scripture.
We too may have troubles in our lives – we pray that like Job –
we will never loose our confidence in our Lord.
We have the Blessed Hope – of a Resurrection-
And a Second Advent- For those who love the Lord
and look for His coming.
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Luke 3 : 22
And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him,
and a Voice came from heaven which said-
“You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
I dedicate my Journal today – to Chi Senior–
a beautiful lady who came to hear about the Bible Sabbath–
when she listened to- the local radio on 3ABN –
informing her of the SDA Church. And she started attending.
On Sabbath 7th June 2014- Chi will give herself to the Lord-
By being Baptized- Thanks be to God!
Immediately after He was baptized, as He was praying,
the heavens were opened and a dove came down
and rested on Jesus.
It was the Spirit of God in the form of a dove
that had come down to show who Jesus was.
Suddenly there was a voice from heaven saying,
“You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased”.
The dove and the voice of God were a sign to John,
that Jesus was the Messiah who had been promised.
Baptism symbolizes and declares our new faith in Christ
and our trust in His forgiveness.
Buried in the water, we arise to a new life in Jesus,
empowered by the Holy Spirit.
By baptism we confess our faith
in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,
and testify of our death to sin
and of our purpose to walk in newness of life.
are received as members of His church.
Baptism is a symbol of our union with Christ,
the forgiveness of our sins,
and our reception of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism is by immersion in water,
and is an affirmation of faith in Jesus
and evidence of repentance of sin.
It follows instruction in the Holy Scriptures
and acceptance of their teachings. [Fundamental Beliefs, 14]
May you be BLESSED this Sabbath-
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