TURBULENT TIMES

A Good Lesson.

2012-01-30T11:32:00.000-05:00

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14,15

A story is told of two friends who were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey, they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face.

The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, he wrote in the sand: “Today my best friend slapped me in the face.

They kept on walking, until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but his friend saved him.

After he recovered from the near drowning, he carved on a stone: Today my best friend saved my life.The friend, who had slapped and saved his best friend, asked him, After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand, and now, you carve on a stone, why?

The other friend replied: When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand, where the winds of forgiveness can erase it away, but when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone, where no wind can ever erase it.

Learn to write your hurts in the sand and to carve your blessings in stone!

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. Ephesians 6:8

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. 3 John 1:11

Please view the following web page:
http://achristiancounselor.com/forgive.html "FORGIVE and FORGIVENESS"

Proclaiming the Word of God,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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God's revealing Word

2012-01-29T21:18:00.000-05:00

For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock.

And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in His tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. Psalm 27:5,6

Life's struggle is to keep the balance, to hold on, keep stability, not to make the wrong move... or one will drown. BUT with God all things are possible to them that believe!

God's word is POWERFUL, ENCOURAGING and to the point, not only for me but for whoever reads it and makes the words his own through faith in God! Yes, I will sing praises...

When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: BUT HE THAT PUTS HIS TRUST IN Me shall possess the land, and shall inherit My holy mountain;

And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumbling block out of the way of My people.

For thus saith The High and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah 57:13-15

Please, pay attention to the word of God, as written above.
PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME!

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5
Casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

These are not just some words we read BUT the promises of God. If we believe God's word, the promises will become ours. FAITH IN GOD WILL CARRY US THROUGH, a wonderful Truth!

Followers of Christ are in God's hand and do not have to fear the future. According to God's word there is No escape for the wicked, no relief for the "lukewarm" or the "worldly" Christians. NOT they that say "LORD, LORD" but they that DO THE WILL OF MY FATHER...

Just remember the 5 wise and the 5 foolish virgins, they all knew the "Bridegroom", but the 5 foolish virgins had to be left behind in the dark of night. This is very serious business, and many "believers" have fallen asleep, dozing off and side-tracked by worldly affairs, movies, TV etc. etc. some living in sin... They are the ones who will go through the great tribulation. Jesus gave lots of warnings about this.

God knows ALL things and we have to trust Him for His perfect judgement. We cannot do anything better than rest in God.

O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my down sitting and mine uprising, Thou understandest my thought afar off.

Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, Thou knowest it altogether. Psalm 139:1-4

What a wonderful Lord we serve. Thank You Father.
Many Blessings of God to you!

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Another year, 2012

2012-01-01T00:15:00.000-05:00

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 2 Corinthians 5:17,18.

May we be found worthy in the eyes of our Lord, having been faithful in what He called us to do. And having done this for His glory, otherwise it will be rejected.

We do, work, speak and help through His strength because we have nothing of ourselves. We are feeble and unstable when we stand on our own, but if we allow God to use us we'll become just as brave as David and we'll get that GIANT down to the ground... Amen!

We never have to be afraid that we cannot do the work of God which He has called us to do, because HE will do it through us, as long as we make ourselves available; a vessel in His hands.

We serve a loving God and Father. He is not standing with a whip in His hand to make us into what He wants us to be. Oh NO, He is a good Father. He makes you to lie down in green pastures: He leads you beside the still waters.

My friend, take this opportunity, take this challenge to be a useful tool in His hands. He will certainly keep you and bless you. His goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life, and you will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever, is what King David tells us in Psalm 23.

Stand upon God's word and walk in obedience.
Abiding in God takes more than being saved, it involves commitment to God's word and acting upon it.
"Be sober-minded, be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen." Luke 21:36

"Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh." Matthew 24:42

To all who read this; "Be blessed in the name of the Lord, especially for this New Year, 2012." AMEN!

In His service,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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New Years Resolution?

2011-12-27T21:14:00.001-05:00

Year 2012... Forget the "old" and ring in the "new".

Most likely you are tempted to look back at the past year, remembering failures, errors and committed sins. So... what good would that be to meditate on the negative part of your life. We all come short of the glory of God one way or other. I am not saying to sweep your errors, mistakes and sins under the carpet. But once you have brought these all before the throne of God, confessed and asked forgiveness, the Father does not remember them anymore. He has put them in the sea of forgetfulness. Never mind throwing out a line to bring your rubbish back to the surface again.

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, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13,14.

If you are planning in making positive changes to your life begin to make a list of the planned changes and describe how you think to achieve these. Do NOT make your list too long, unless that the steps for change are related, or else you may become discouraged if you fail in one or other way. Example of related changes: Meditating upon God's word when you wake up; contact with the Father through prayer before getting dressed; blessing your wife and children before you take off for work. It is advisable to evaluate your progress weekly for the first two months and then to do this monthly.

Practical changes could be; helping out around the house; preparation of meals; assisting with school projects of the children; staying closer to the family budget; drinking less coffee per day; no snacking between meals etc. These seem to be minor commitments, but they can have a great impact on your family. The best thing is to plan such changes as a family or as a couple. This may provide more incentive, and each one can help in reaching the goal.

It is far better not to take on too many resolutions and be successful at the end, than putting a heavy burden upon your shoulder and then failing some. Also, don't consider the steps of the changes, to improve your life, as a stick behind the door but rather as a desirable achievement; something you want to do.

Make sure that you involve your heavenly Father in all the steps you are planning to take.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon Me, and ye shall go and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you. Jeremiah 29:11,12.

In general, it is a good idea to set goals in your life, something to work on and something to achieve. Some people with great determination can achieve their goals without problems, others need help and support from friends, family or professionals. One is not superior above the other, since not one person is the same. We all need God in our lives, that whatever we do His name may be glorified. This should be our utmost goal in life.

One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in His temple. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock. Psalm 27:4,5.

Take up the challenges you may face in this coming year in the strength of the Lord; using the shield of faith as your vital spiritual protection. Have faith in God through which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. (Ephesians 6:16)

Be blessed in the name of the Lord.

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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By Faith we stand

2011-12-24T21:23:00.000-05:00

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report.
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God,
so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Hebrews 11:1-3

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 2 Corinthians 9:8

But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:19

The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Psalm 34:18

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: Isaiah 26:3,4

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for He is faithful that promised; Hebrew 10:23

Be encouraged and blessed in the name of the Lord.

Minister of God's Word,
Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Our Refuge

2011-12-22T12:56:00.000-05:00

One may be looking into the "endlessness" of the oceans, but may not be able to reach the other shore without risk.

We see before us an endless eternity and we have to make a choice which direction we will take... God's way or our own way... Eternal Bliss or eternal damnation... choose you therefore endless "shores" of Eternal Bliss.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. Psalm 46:1-3

Are your adversities greater than mentioned above? I doubt it... so, DO NOT FEAR!

Verses 10,11Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

God's followers serve indeed an AWESOME Father. There is no way that we are able to praise and glorify Him enough.

When we’ve been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’ve first begun.

HALLELUJAH!

Continue your walk with the Lord and He will continue with you!

Servant of God,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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The First Advent

2011-12-14T15:10:00.001-05:00

Does one need to grab the credit card and go into debt to celebrate the Birth of our Saviour? This way teaching their children to outdo the friends/neighbors with all the “gifts” they did receive. This in itself shows worldliness and is sin to start with.
One never should celebrate as the world does, who uses an excuse to party.

Because others, believers and unbelievers, handle this festivity totally wrong, should the sincere follower of Christ, who is so glad that Jesus came into this world in human flesh, stop proclaiming and celebrating Christ’s Birth?
NOT ME and my family, I tell you this.

You may say: "But it is the wrong date!" Any date would be good to glorify God for sending His Son. A child of God is responsible to the Father, glorifying and praising Him is always acceptable.
We celebrate in a “holy” way, pleasing the Father. And this is what Christmas is ALL about.
Too many Christians have been transformed to follow the world, while it should be the other way around.
All said and done, we are FREE to celebrate and FREE not to celebrate.
The choice is ours.
Dr. Trudy Veerman

One of the reasons that Christmas has fallen into the hands of the unbeliever is that the church fails to use the correct terms.

Don't put your light under the bed, so others will stay in the dark

We really don’t celebrate Christmas, but THE CHURCH celebrates the season of Advent, the first Advent. The first coming of Christ into His creation. That first Advent was good news and a great joy for all the people. For unto you a Savior was born, who is Christ the Lord.

This is a season to remember the greatest Gift ever given to men. The Gift of a Savior. When someone says Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, maybe you could reply with “The Lord Jesus Christ came once before and will return again, have a blessed Advent season.” or “Are you saved by the blood of Christ?” I am sure one of you can think of something better.

We as the CHURCH can not shrink away and yield this season to the unbeliever. We must contend for the faith. That means teaching our children and the lost pagan the season of Advent, the first coming of Christ into His creation.

And with that first Advent, we also eagerly await the Lord Jesus Christ’s second Advent. That second Advent will bring the resurrection of the body either unto either everlasting life with Christ; or everlasting Hell.

Proclaim the truth, contend for the faith. Go read Psalm 2.

Advent is not about the worship of the babe in the manger, it is about the Glory of God. As it is written … with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased.”

So each Advent season, whether commanded by scripture or not, I can say, “Glory to God in highest, He shall reign forever and ever. Amen”

The above was a response by Brother Craig on a discussion blog to a topic by the founder of this discussion blog Why not to celebrate Christmas

I would like to add the following question: "Is it wrong to celebrate and glorify God for sending us His Only Begotten Son, so whosoever beliefs on Him will have eternal life?

I am sure you will have the answer and so do I.

Without the cross the cradle has no meaning.

Without the cradle there would not be a cross.

Can you imagine where this would leave you?

I will take any opportunity to glorify God for ALL and ANYTHING He has given me, any time any day, and glorify the Father for ALL and ANYTHING He means to me, according to His word. THANK YOU, FATHER!

SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS THAT CHRIST IS BORN!

Servant of the King of Kings, My Savior,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Don't be sidetracked!

2011-12-07T14:10:00.001-05:00

The three wise man didn't pay attention to what the world was doing.

They were busy glorifying the King. HALLELUJAH to the King!

Dear friends,

There is nothing as important in life than serving the Father, through Christ Jesus. We are not a part of the world we see around us. At least WE SHOULD NOT be a part of it.

We may not agree with what the ungodly do, but don't allow this to steal your precious time. Keep working on the inner man, to strengthen your soul and faith in God before the real trouble will flood this earth.
Allow God to do His thing about people who commit abortion, sexual deviation, using special days as an excuse to "party"; such as Christmas and Easter. One should NOT be bothered by this, unless God directs you to minister unto such .

Followers of God are FREE, not to sin of course or to do anything which displeases the Father. You may eat all kinds of meat or don't eat meat at all. You may have feasts or keep life simple. You MAY celebrate Christ's birth, His death, His resurrection and His return, any day of the year or every day... or take a week to celebrate the KING of kings.
Each one is free to do, to go, to eat as long as it is done for God's glory.
Just move the pagans out of the way, since we have nothing to do with such.

Many days of the year are filled with occult activities such as prayers, fasting, meditation etc. Does this mean that we as Christians should not pray, meditate and fast on the same days? Are you kidding?
It is the occult, satan, who copies from what God's word teaches His followers.

We are FREE indeed.
Thank You, Lord!

Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. Col. 2:16,17.

The following writing may be helpful:
http://achristiancounselor.com/christms.html Celebrating Christmas or not!

For the glory of the coming King,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Labourers with God.

2011-12-06T14:40:00.000-05:00

A Brother in Christ wrote the following line on my Facebook site: "I remember reading your testimony about the miracles of healing you've received before....I think we would be right to expect another miracle, don't you?"
My reply is below.

Certainly, Brother.
I was healed already somewhere in February of this year, as I wrote this on my BlogSpot website. But the "eye" had to see it yet. My physical condition has been excellent ever since. Never felt sick, never stayed in bed, even after each surgery I immediately continued with my family duties and my Ministry. And the three surgeries took between 1 and 1 1/2 hr each. So it was more than just cutting finger nails.
Even on this, one could conclude that I was already made whole by the FATHER.

I even told the oncologist that I was going to ride my motorbike the day after my first surgery. Perhaps he thought I was joking, but I was NOT. He may not even belief I had a motorbike at 73 years old. LOL. I rode my bike the next day.

This cancer issue NEVER stopped me from my daily work. Yes, you are correct, we are expecting miracles. Please, consider that every experience is different, and every sickness or problem needs to be conquered individually. We need to learn to become more persistent in believing God's promises. Each battle comes from a different angle, and one does not know the "core" of the battle until he/she gets truly involved (applying God's word). We know that God's promises are true and He will do according to His word... but nothing comes by itself and nothing comes easy, because we are still learning.

The Lord wants His children to use their spiritual muscles to fight and to conquer. This is what makes us strong in faith and strong to help others in time of need. Whatever happens to His children, God will use it to "train" them.

Nothing in life is easy, even coming out of bed in the morning can cause an ugly mood, if one went too late to bed. Do you see the "picture"? Things need to be worked out. The lives of the Apostles were far from pleasant since they had lots of opposition. Daniel thought that he could get away with praying out loud with the windows open, (remember) while there was a decree out that the people should not pray for a certain time. He never expected to be thrown in the lions' den. But he did! At that point Daniel had to start exercising his trust in God, because God was not going to do this alone. Faith moves mountains you know, and it will certainly close the mouth of a lion.

God allows us to get in situations to see our reaction, at least to see how we trust Him and to "train" His children. He provides the opportunities for us to exercise our faith. Similar to a father who makes his child run after a ball, to develop the leg muscles.

Here comes in the scripture, "For we are labourers (co-workers) together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building." 1 Cor 3:9
Followers of Christ are NO puppets.

God delights in our fellowship and desires to have us join Him in His work, even in receiving our personal healing.
May God bless His Co-Workers.

PRAISE HIS NAME!

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Being perfect?

2011-11-29T03:00:00.000-05:00

Quoting the scriptures is not hard to do, but LIVINGthe scriptures is another story.

Some people can say who they are in Christ, even statethey are as Christ is. Just by looking at Jesus Christ as our example is easyto do. But doing what Christ did should become visible in the lives of thosewho claim the above. If not... it are words spoken or written in vain.

When one canovercome calamities through the power of the Holy Spirit and do the thingsJesus did, words do not need to be used because ACTIONS will speak loudly forthemselves.

Jesus says: "Not they that say LORD, LORD, but theywho do the will of my Father..."

It is sad to learn that such people exist and presentsuch boasting words.

Some may think they do not have to ask forgivenessanymore either, because they have been forgiven once already, as they claim.

Certainly, we who have asked forgiveness for pasttrespasses will be forgiven... but what about the days after? We should becleansed daily. Are such not taking a bath anymore, because they were washed atone time already? What a nonsense. Arethey walking in PERFECTION ever after? We know better. Such people are foolingthemselves.

My little children, these things write I unto you, thatye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, JesusChrist the righteous: 1 John 2:2

We are not sinners anymore after conversion, since wehave become children of God. But we still may walk in disobedience from time totime, or trip over sin, wrong thoughts, getting angry etc. We have the battlebetween the spirit and the flesh, and fail at times. Therefore we need to becleansed by the Blood of the Lord as long as we are here on this doomed globeand have not received a glorified body.

But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, wehave fellowship one with another, and the Blood of Jesus Christ his Soncleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves,and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just toforgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:7-9

I think very HIGH of Christ who lives within me, butnot too high of myself since without Christ I am nothing. Human thoughts maystart to wander and thinking about wrong or sinful ideas. Am I correct? Or areyou one of those who walk “perfect” all the time? Just think...

Christ should be glorified... not man, no matter howmuch good one may do.

Go by the word of God and allow Him to guide you in allyour ways. He is the purpose for living, without Him we will be"losers". We are created for His pleasure, according to His word. Sorejoice and let the world go by. AMEN!!

For His Glory,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Proclaim His Word

2011-11-28T22:13:00.001-05:00

A PROCLAMATION AND A WORD OF FAITH TO STAND UPON.

I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust.

(here come the promises) Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. Psalm 91:2-6

REALLY we have NOTHING TO FEAR as we trust His word.

O... GLORY to GOD in the Highest!

Dear people... Go and Get it. Have faith and touch the hemn of His garment and He WILL make you whole.

God is the God of the "NOW", not only of the days of the Bible.

Isn't He the same, yesterday, today and forever??? HE SURE IS!!

Be blessed as you meditate upon His Word.

In the service of the King.

DocTrudy

Blessed are those...

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Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance. The LORD looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men.
From the place of His habitation He looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. Psalm 33:12-14

Show me the "nation" which has the God of Abraham as their God! There is none... No wonder this earth is in so much turmoil, pain, war, death, crime, disasters and about to sink in a deep "hole".
O Lord, raise up Your children to follow You in sincerity and dedication, I pray.

What about the people of God who turn to this world for their "god", for their "entertainment" or to satisfy their flesh?

See what happened in Exodus 32... Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, "Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him."

Verse 7... And the LORD said unto Moses, Go, get thee down; for thy people, which thou broughtest out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted themselves: Verse 35... "And the LORD plagued the people, because they made the calf, which Aaron made."
Other times God opened the earth and some of His people who became rebellious were swallowed up. See Numbers 16:32 and Chapter 26:10

What I am referring to is the seriousness of followers of God who become rebellious and who go astray. Through Christ we have found a rescue from the judgement of God, but we must walk in His ways. Those who love Christ will not put God to the test, because they desire to obey His voice through the Holy Spirit.

Do NOT think that God does not see or know what you are doing and in what you are involved with. He is a righteous God and He does not hold His hand over His eyes concerning the doings of His children, because we know what to do, not to do and what is expected from us. His Word reveals to all human flesh how to live and how to seek Him in sincerity. His help in our daily walk is available for the asking.

His Word also states that God is merciful and gracious, but this does not mean that we should speculate on this, nor try to abuse the attributes of our Father. We can walk in victory and joy, through the Holy Spirit.

His people are those who follow Him and to such Jesus says: "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." John 10:28

Just in case you may think that one becomes a child of God without effort on his/her part or being ignorant by continuing in sin, let me show you how it works.

Matthew 7:7 "Ask, and it will be given unto you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." If this scripture is not adhered to, then nothing will change. The words Jesus spoke are not meant to be idle, but expect reply and response.
God’s word teaches that Salvation and Forgiveness of sin does not come automatically.

John 3: 18,19 He that BELIEVETH on Him is not condemned: but he that BELIEVETH NOT is condemned already, because he hath NOT believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

Sure we can bring the message of reconciliation but the "hearer" needs to respond. This can be compared to the marriage vows: each party has to declare "I do". It is a 2 way street. Each one has a free will to reject or to accept. If one of the couple to be married, does not respond with the "I do", the marriage vows are void. Both have to agree to make it a marriage.
And so it is with the Word of God... one rejects or accepts, nothing in between will do.

Man is not a puppet, but has to take responsibility for his/her actions according to God's word. And for this Jesus Christ did come to present freedom to all who COME to Him and OPEN the door of their heart when He knocks. This requires ACTION on the part of the “hearer”.

Abiding in God's word will always reflect TRUTH. AMEN!

My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27

Watch you therefore not to be caught unexpectedly when He appears.

In the service of the Master,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Jesus Gives Hope

2011-11-11T09:38:00.001-05:00

Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Never give up! When you think ALL hope is gone there is still HOPE! ALL things may fail, but Jesus never fails. If life has been beating on you and you're nearly down and out... WAIT... LISTEN... He is calling your name! You've been staring at your own limitations, disabilities, qualifications, failures, borders, obstructions, what have you.

Look up into His wonderful face, grab His Holy Hand, reach the "IMPOSSIBLE" with the Lord. Remember, He can do a LOT more than you. T

Allow Him to carry you through life and you will be "eternally" thankful.

He is always one step ahead, one page further,

a breath closer, a touch away, always in sight, within reach.

He'll hear your cries, see your tears, feel your hurts,

know your fears, heal your wounds, answer your prayers,

lift you up and carry you over hills and through valleys.

by Dr. Trudy Veerman

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33

Servant of the Lord,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

hrow yourself into His "lifeline".

Caring Love

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THE LOVE THAT CARES

Beyond life's trials and its snares

There is a love so rooted deep

May we know the love that cares

That gives us comfort when we weep

The love of God is greater far

and wider than the heavens stretch

It goes beyond the highest star

No human love will ever match

There is no other power so strong

Which deeply touches the human soul

It will convict when we go wrong

but also heals and makes us whole

This Godly power poured in our heart

Will guide our steps to reach about

If we're surrendered from the start

His love in us shall not burn out

And when through life our love is tried

On His precious Word we'll stand

For His Love in us needs to abide

So we will not crumble, neither bend

Then we'll have no more hurting pride

For His love does absorb every shock

With such unmovable love inside

We'll be able to feed His flock

Dr. Trudy Veerman Copyright

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, Feed My lambs. John 21:15

Servant of the Lord,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Walk after God's will

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Watch with whom you chum around, who your "friends" and "companions" are. Dirt will easily cling onto your "white" garment by hanging around with the wrong crowd. And before you know it you have become one of them, and your garment has changed to a dirty grayish color. Have a closer look to see who they are and ask yourself if God will be pleased with your walk.

Stay away from worldly people and anything which leads to worldly influence, as through books, movies, magazines, hang-outs . Keep your "house" clean and incorrupt, so not to miss the Crown. The only exception is to mingle with people for the Gospel sake, to present them with the Love of Christ. Influencing them for Christ is a complete different and worthwhile thing than going along with their lifestyle and worldliness.

Jesus warns for this, saying: "Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees". Luke 12:1. (The yeast which permeates the whole loaf).

The Apostle Paul writes:
*Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:
*I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:
*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. 1 Corinthians 5:verses 7, 9, 11.

This does not mean that you have to isolate yourself. NOT at all! Reaching out to those in the world to bring change into their life through Christ is much different than befriending them for other reasons.

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. Psalm 1-3

Walk holy and well pleasing before the face of the Lord, and you will be protected and blessed.

AMEN!

Be Holy, for God is Holy!

The messenger of the Lord,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Being blessed!

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Just think how blessed you are to know the Lord and being able to walk with Him in good and bad times. To tell Him what is on your heart and how you love Him. Jesus will listen to all you have to say and then He will begin to speak to you, through His word, in your heart, a vision, a dream or a song which pops up in your mind.

Our Lord is AWESOMELY WONDERFUL, and WONDERFULLY AWESOME! Thank you Jesus!

There is never a disappointment with the Lord, if we expect the answer from Him alone. Let this be for your encouragement.

Look up into His Holy face and you will see the radiance of everlasting glory in His eyes; the heavenly glow of Godly Love; the unspeakable Beauty of His appearance. He is the Conqueror, the Overcomer, the Restorer, the Healer, the Master of All, the Son of God, the Alpha and Omega, the soon coming King, and He is much more.
GLORY TO HIS NAME!

Beloved, I am the PROOF of His faithfulness. The Father has carried me through so much I can't describe it, but it are multitudes of incidents. I've been "squeezed" to the limit but was able to keep the faith in my God. I have felt like Jonah in the guts of the great fish, but I have been rescued. I cannot do anything better than to declare His awesomeness.

It is by FAITH and through FAITH in Him that He operates. Hang in there, push ahead, hold on, look up high, stand firm, don't give up... then He WILL see you through!

I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. I have set the LORD always before me: because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. Psalm 16:7-9.

Thank You, Jesus!

In the service of the Master,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Are you facing mountains?

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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Psalm 23:4-6

There is NO better life than a life dedicated unto God, the Father, and following in the steps of our Savior, Jesus Christ. No matter what we face in this life.

Stormy weather, high mountains, dark clouds in your life CAN BE CONQUERED and OVERCOME in the power of the Holy Spirit and your total faith in God.

I am not "new" in my walk with God.
After 50 years serving God I like to consider myself an experienced "mountain climber". The waves can NEVER be too high, your mountains cannot be unsurpassable and your problems are not unsurmountable if your heart and mind are focused on the Lord, your God.

I have been there!!

GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH, I promise.

Do Your will, have Your way
Be Lord God in this place
Oh, I want Your will to be done

And I will climb this mountain
And I'll step of the shore
And I have chosen to follow
And be by Your side forever more
by Hillsong

For the glory of God,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Being humble and simple

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It is very important to be humble and keep it simple. When you are out of the "way" with "ME", then God starts to work wonders in your life. We have to come down to "nothing" in order to become "SOMETHING" for God and His Kingdom. This whole idea has stirred my soul and the fact has been proven in my personal life.

Pronounced dead at birth, Christopher Coleman survived and thrived.

Watch this inspiring story of faith and calling.

Pass this touching video on to friends and family. You may also use my Blog page link to pass it on.

In the service of the Master,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Clean Bill of Health

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SING PRAISES UNTO THE LORD

I like to share with you the mighty touch of God. I have been attacked in my body by the devil himself since early 2011. I was diagnosed with two types of cancer, of which one type was benign and removed. The other type was malignant, and was successfully removed after months of testing, biopsy, consultations and finally two surgeries.

These were months of struggle of the mind, and many long trips to the hospital for tests, consultation etc. I kept on professing the word of God concerning healing for His children. I proclaimed His word using many scriptures, as I have been teaching.

God has been so good and faithful to me, just as His word tells us He will be. AMEN!!

I have been lifted up from the "sickbed" of cancer, although I never felt sick even for one day, neither was I bedridden. All through this trial I have overcome in the strength of the Lord and have now been declared free of a rare type malignant cancer and biopsy from nearby lymph nodes were negative of cancer cells. This all without the treatment of chemotherapy, sparing me the side effects.

I am the PROOF of His faithfulness. The Father has carried me through so much I can't describe it, but it are multitudes of incidents. I've been "squeezed" to the limit but was able to keep the faith in my God. I have felt like Jonah in the guts of the great fish, but I have been rescued.

I cannot do anything better than declaring His awesomeness. It is by FAITH and through FAITH in Him that He operates. Hang in there, push ahead, hold on, look up high, stand firm, don't give up... and He WILL take you through!

God is faithful. He is the GREAT I AM.

Now I can say "Praise His name" for I have been touched by the hand of God and received a CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH, from cancer to VICTORY IN CHRIST. HALLELUJAH

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Something more... Two days after my second major surgery, we attended our granddaughter's wedding on Sept 17th, 2011, with 150 guests at the banquet on which I spoke out a prayer and gave a presentation of "The Lord's Prayer" in spoken word and song, with instrumental background.

Not knowing the result of the surgery, I wanted to present something which would make a lasting impression on all who were present, just in case I would never sing again.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4

I never had to take any pain pills after either surgery. At the wedding I felt TOPS, and even my granddaughter and family didn't know anything about the surgery done. Above is a picture of my husband and myself taken minutes after I gave the presentation. I am amazed myself and it could not be anything else than the power of God sustaining me. AMEN!

Thou art my King, O God: command deliverance for Jacob.

Through Thee will we push down our enemies: through Thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.

For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.

But Thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us. In God we boast all the day long, and praise Thy name for ever. Selah. Psalm 44:4-7

The above is my declaration. October 26th, 2011, I received the outcome of the surgery. I walked out of the room after consultation with one of my oncologists who stated that I have overcome a rare type of cancer, without chemo therapy and without any serious side effect. HALLELUJAH!

God never changed. Thank You Lord! I can continue in my work He has cut out for me... which is mainly to glorify His name in word and deed.

In the service of the Almighty God,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Listen carefully!

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Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for Me? Jeremiah 32:27.

Nothing is too hard for God, because He says: "Behold... I am the Lord.. the God of all flesh." With the word "behold" the Lord draws attention to what He is going to say next. With other words "Pay attention".

God told Abraham that Sarah was going to have a son, but Sarah laughed when Abraham told her, for she considered herself too old. The Lord overheard this and replied: "Is there anything too hard for the Lord?"

How come that mankind has such remarks against His God, showing unbelief and distrust in His promises, God who created mankind from dust?

Although we may go over hills, through the deep valleys of despair, or being neglected, persecuted, abandoned or loved, why would we change our attitude towards our Father by not trusting His word? He gave His only Son to be spit upon and crucified and who has showed us His LOVE from the very beginning, so we may live with Him forever.

Without faith one cannot please God. We will be put to the test, therefore let us seriously aim to reach the goal; laying ourselves upon the altar in full surrender as Isaac had to do, trusting Him for the outcome. Only then will God be able to make His promises true in us and through us.

Leave everything behind, let the world go by, flee from the things of this earthly life, don't fall in the snares of sin and of the evil one. Focus only on that which matters, for the end is in sight. Reach out and grab His Hand, never to let go. The King is coming, The Bridegroom is at the door expecting to see His Bride without spot and wrinkle...

ARE YOU LISTENING?
ARE YOU READY!

For the Glory of God,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

The "JESUS ONLY" teaching

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The baptism by immersion is to be done as Jesus commanded and this is how the Apostles baptized. Certainly the Apostles would NOT go against the words of the Saviour, Jesus Christ, no matter what the modern Church is proclaiming.
Whatever, believers should and must obey the words of God, which is Jesus also, rather than to obey the Apostles. (IF... they were wrong).

Although there is only ONE name by whom we get saved, the name of Jesus, if it wasn't for the Father we wouldn't have had Jesus to save us. And if it was not for the Holy Ghost we would never be able to walk in obedience unto God's word.
The Holy Spirit is the power by which an individual comes to Christ.

GOD, the Father and the SON and the HOLY GHOST are INSEPARABLE. THE THREE ARE ONE!!

Then, wherever the apostles wrote "to be baptized in the name of Jesus" they referred to baptism in the AUTHORITY of Jesus Christ or on His command, according to Matthew 28:19, which reads: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."

This would be similar as a servant of the palace would give a command in the NAME OF THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND, for example, which means according to the requirements of the QUEEN.

Even if the Apostles were handling according to their own teaching (which they never did), we should adhere more to the words spoken by Jesus. Or do you think that Christ made an error and the Apostles would teach differently? NO WAY!

ALLOW THE SPIRIT OF THE ALMIGHTY RULE YOUR LIFE AND OPEN YOUR EYES FOR HIS TRUTH.

Jesus never fails and He would never be able to lead us astray concerning the manner in which we should be baptized. God's word is CLEAR to what Jesus commanded. I am not willing nor going to neglect the words of my Saviour or hold Him as making errors, or as a deceiver concerning the baptism in water. NO WAY!

I am sure that you didn't land here by accident.
God has His plan, but we have to listen! I have said all what is needed.
It is up to you how you're going to respond. Whatever Jesus has spoken has always been with the approval of God, the Father. He didn't do a thing unless He heard from the Father.
Mankind errs but JESUS NEVER FAILS.

I have spoken according to God's word.

I follow God, NOT words of man.
You do what you want to do and take the responsibility for your decision.

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
The servant of TRUTH.

Behold, I am the Lord!

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Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for Me? Jeremiah 32:27.

Nothing is too hard for God, because He says: "Behold... I am the Lord... the God of all flesh." With the word "behold" the Lord draws attention to what He is going to say next. With other words "Pay attention".

God told Abraham that Sarah was going to have a son, but Sarah laughed when Abraham told her, for she considered herself too old. The Lord overheard this and replied: "Is there any thing too hard for the Lord?"

How come that mankind has such remarks against His God, showing unbelief and distrust in His promises, God who created mankind from dust?

Although we may go over hills, through the deep valleys of despair, or being neglected, persecuted, abandoned or loved, why would we change our attitude towards our Father by not trusting His word? He gave His only Son to be spit upon and crucified and who has showed us His LOVE from the very beginning, so we may live with Him forever. Can't we see beyond the natural mind? Are we so much influenced by all that which is around us?

Without faith one cannot please God. We will be put to the test, therefore let us seriously aim to reach the goal; laying ourselves upon the altar in full surrender as Isaac had to do, trusting Him for the outcome. Only then will God be able to make His promises true in us and through us.

Leave everything behind, let the world go by, flee from the things of this earthly life, don't fall in the snares of sin and of the evil one. Focus only on that which matters, for the end is in sight. Reach out and grab His Hand, never to let go. The King is coming, The Bridegroom is at the door expecting to see His Bride without spot and wrinkle.

ARE YOU LISTENING? ARE YOU READY!

Servant of the Lord of lords,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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There is HOPE

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Don't lose heart. God is watching over you, and He does not sleep nor slumber. You can put all your trust in Him, for He is the SAME, yesterday, today and for ever. He is the one who walks closer than anybody. Jesus masters the waves in your life. NEVER GIVE UP!

I preach the Gospel of GOOD NEWS and declare all the promises of God to be true and trusted. Through Christ we are delivered from sin and the powers of the devil. We are VICTORS in Christ, for His glory.
For to God is the Kingdom, and the Power and the Glory for ever and ever. AMEN!
I openly proclaim and profess the above, so it will be part of my personal life.

Have faith in God! Have confidence in God. Such faith produces ACTIONS!
Faith in God MOVES MOUNTAINS!!! Didn't Jesus say that if you have faith like a mustard seed??? What about faith like a pea??? We will move satan right in his place and heal the sick, deliver those that our bound and we'll shake the heavens. For HIS GLORY !!

Long Term Insurance = Having the Assurance of eternal life in Christ!
And it does not cost you a penny, only a surrendered soul!
Whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Proverbs 29:25
GLORY HALLELUJAH!

A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Proverbs 14:25-27

May these words of truth and wisdom be visible in your and my life for the Glory of God, I pray.

For the Glory of my Father,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Helpful lines

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The day is not over, the light is not out,
there is hope for tomorrow,
keep courage and shout.

You may stare at a black line,
but that does not make sense
turn it all to Jesus and you'll be fine.

The clouds seem darker than the day before,
but it soon will be over,
when you safely reach the other shore.

When you look back at those dark days
You'll see only His hands
holding you tight by AMAZING GRACE.

by Dr. T.Veerman

Our heavenly Father is in the midst of your storm, I know. Very recently I had huge waves flooding my body and soul... I thought I had God let down... but through this storm (which is not over yet), I see His outstretched hand. He is holding me while tears run down my face. After the carnal mind I am in trouble and the evidents seem against my testimony. This is serious stuff.
May the name of the Lord be glorified, I pray. Please, uphold me in prayer.

It does not matter how you look like, if you're short or tall, blond or dark, beautiful or plain looking, well dressed or simple, rich or poor, educated or not. People may look up or look down on you.

What matters most is the condition of your heart towards the Father; your hunger for God; your love for God's TRUTH; your life for Christ; your concern for others and for those outside of Christ.

It is the simple heart which will be used of God in a mighty way. It is through a simple soul that God can reveal His will and ways.

Don't be fooled, by thinking you are "somebody". Be humble and God will honor you and make out who and what you are.

Look up to the Father, lift up your hands on high and worship Him for ALL He means to you. Simple like that!

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. Proverbs 15:33

Pre-Paid HEALTH INSURANCE, or rather HEALTH ASSURANCE!! A very low "PREMIUM", just surrender.
Psalm 103:2,3.... Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities; Who heals all your diseases. Acts 10:38... How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing ALL who were oppressed by the devil (this includes sickness) for God was with Him.
See Isaiah 53: 4,5

Nothing else I can add than trusting God, who will keep His promises. He is not a man that He should lie. His promises are Yea and Amen!

May the name of the Lord be praised!

In His service,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

THE LIGHTHOUSE

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Click on the picture to enlarge and return by clicking the left top arrow.

Picture taken by Dr. Trudy Veerman on her travels.

There's a Lighthouse on the hillside
that overlooks life's sea.
When I'm tossed it sends out a light
that I might see.
And the light that shines in the darkness,
now will safely lead us o'er.
If it wasn't for the lighthouse
my ship would be no more.

Everybody that lives around me says,
tear that lighthouse down,
The big ships don't sail this way anymore,
there's no use of it standing 'round.
Then my mind goes back to that stormy night,
when just in time I saw the light,
Yes, the light from that old lighthouse,
that stands up there on the hill.

And I thank God for the Lighthouse,
I owe my life to Him,
For Jesus is the Lighthouse,
and from the rocks of sin
He has shone a light around me
that I can clearly see,
If it wasn't for the Lighthouse
where would this ship be?

by Ronnie Hinson

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of Life. John 8:12

I am so glad I saw the Light. Thank You Lord!

In the service of the Master,
Minister Dr.Trudy Veerman

A HELPER and SUPPORT

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Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.

O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember Thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.

Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of Thy waterspouts: all Thy waves and Thy billows are gone over me.

Yet the LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. Psalm 42:5-8.

HALLELUJAH! Sometimes we cannot see the end from the beginning. More than often we are so humanly oriented that we cannot see beyond the clouds. But then we remember the Word of God and we know that He will NEVER fail. What a great security is ours! What a comfort has God bestowed upon us.

My soul is touched by the thought that our Father is so involved in our lives and most of the time we do not realize this, until something drastic happens to us.

Beloved, be encouraged for God really cares for you and cares about all of your needs. Cry out to Him and call upon His name and He will certainly answer you. Thank you Lord!!

Receive the blessings of God Almighty.

Love in Christ.

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

More to think about!

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I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. I have set the LORD always before me: because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. Psalm 16:7-9.

PRAISE GOD, HE IS MY ROCK OF SALVATION! I am not just quoting this Psalm but rather declaring and confessing the words which are God inspired. I fear God and rebuke satan in the name of Jesus. The name above ALL names. He has given us the VICTORY to be conquerors over the powers of darkness. GLORY TO THE LAMB! Let us walk in humbleness and being steadfast in faith and in trust of God who leads His children in all truth. Amen!

Reaching out to a world lost in sin, joining together to be His hand extended is a profitable endeavor and worth far more than all the riches of this world. Understanding the words of Jesus: "When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand." The time is closing in!

There is never a disappointment with the Lord, if we expect the answer from Him alone. Be encouraged! Look up into His Holy face and see the radiance of everlasting glory in His eyes; the heavenly glow of Godly Love; the unspeakable Beauty of His appearance. He is the Conqueror, the Overcomer, the Restorer, the Healer, the Master of All, the Son of God, the Alpha and Omega, the soon coming King and more. PRAISE GOD!

But without FAITH it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6

FAITH in who? or in what? Jesus says: "HAVE FAITH IN GOD".

Many people even Christians, when mentioning faith... they leave it up in the "air" to what faith should be connected to. Faith in themselves? Faith in the situation? The such are confused and have forgotten what Jesus says about having FAITH! They may "think" things will work out using the wrong kind "secular" faith, instead FAITH in GOD, and they don't even recognize the direction they're walking into. This is the biggest trap of the devil.

There are some amongst us who like the benefits and blessings of the Cross of Christ and His suffering, but don't want to crucify their own "old flesh"; the sinful nature one still carries with him. The such like to get the blessings and stay in their comfort zone, continuing in their old lifestyle, sin, habits etc. This will never work, since the flesh and the Spirit are enemies of each other. The idea of transformed lives, through holiness and following Christ in self denial, goes against the flesh and oneself. Creating a new type of Christianity; combining flesh and Spirit presents a pitfall. It can be compared with a broken or damaged vessel.

What we will see next is the blind leading the lame in their deception, both tumbling down in the pit of spiritual disaster.
Be watchful that you don't miss the Crown of Life.

Jesus answered: "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." John 8:34-36

We are not set free to follow the lust of the flesh, but to serve God and love Him with all our heart, all our understanding and all that is within us. Some that I know use this freedom in a abusive manner, for their own good and earthly pleasure.

Following one's own heart is not the freedom Christ refers to, rather it shows bondage to the flesh.

Walk carefully so you won't miss the "crown". Deny the world and gain heaven, for this is what the Father has in mind for His children. Amen! Be blessed as you obey His word.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

Making the TRUTH of God's Words visible in your life, you have to ACT upon it by faith in God. Read this Scripture verse again slowly, let it to sink in, grab it, hold on and check your heart what you "hoped for" and believe that the evidence will become visible, that which you cannot see yet. IT WILL APPEAR, according to God's word!

Our Lord is AWESOMELY WONDERFUL and WONDERFULLY AWESOME!

When we glorify the Lord, He immediately responds with giving us overwhelming joy in our heart... unspeakable and full of glory. He is ALIVE!

Let you LIGHT so shine before man!

In the love of Christ,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman.

Knowing the Father

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Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 1 John 2:15,16

This scripture refers to loving the things of this world with a PASSION; something you MUST have; that which your heart is after and which you cannot live without. It does not mean something you like or prefer. We must be able to give up anything for God. We need to sell out completely to the Lord.

The Lord has asked me several times during my walk with Him if I would give up my children, my house, my possessions, my husband ... at last my ALL. I have hesitated at times, and checked if God really meant what He did require from me. I may just have heard it wrong! I waited... I thought... I cried. I said Lord: "You don't mean that, do You?" The Lord responded: "Yes, my child, I mean it." He gave me the choice and it scared me to make the decision, thinking I would lose ALL at some time.

I took the risk, expecting to be left empty handed, and said: "Yes, Lord, here it is." These were very emotional and spiritual milestones in my life, and I learned through going into the deep waters of total immersion in Him, Who He really was and is.

Although the Lord required my ALL, He never took it, instead He added. Oh, how wonderful is My Lord and King. Is our God and Father for real or what? HE SURE IS REAL AND ABLE TO SEE US THROUGH!

Romans 4:17,18..( spoken about Abraham) (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

Who (Abraham) against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.

AWESOME word of God... to believe in hope against ALL hope. Beloved I also have experienced this. The more we exercise our faith, the stronger we get in our faith in God and His promises. AND WE SHALL SEE IT COME TO PASS, by the confession of our mouth.

We need to speak the word of God and not that of our own understanding. We can be shortsighted and if we think that the situation is hopeless, we tend to confess the wrong thing, and it may take longer to reach the goal this way. We need to go Gods Way, which is exactly the opposite than our own human thinking. Some of us can give advice because we have been there, but are not in such a situation right now. God allows us to help each other, we are all members of one body having different tasks.

Abraham's faith to become the father of many nations was tested. And how long did it take him to get his son Isaac? And if this was not enough... God told him to sacrifice Isaac. Here we are back to what I started out with: "Although the Lord required my ALL, He never took it, instead He added."

Abraham did not needed to sacrifice Isaac after all, but was obedient unto death (of his son). What was the result? UNSPEAKABLE, I'll say. Abraham's descendants were as innumerable as the sand which is by the sea shore. DO YOU GET IT?
Give your ALL and God will see to it that you receive more blessings than you are able to contain. GLORY TO THE FATHER!

Please, don't rebel against the intentions of the Lord. Don't fight the trials, which life brings. Take them as a challenge, allow the Lord to mold you into His image. He wants you to come through victoriously. Many take trials as bothersome, but they miss an opportunity to see God at work in their lives. Others believe that impossibilities are limiting God, while they forget that the Lord may be preparing them for something very special.

Be blessed in the name of the Lord.

In His service,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

The Word explained

2011-06-10T16:48:00.002-04:00

Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. Romans 4:7,8.

God keeps no records of sins/wrongs which have been confessed to Him and forgiven by Him. Indeed, Jesus' Sacrifice was enough for ALL mankind to receive salvation. He came for all man, nevertheless NOT All man want Jesus in their lives, therefore many will be lost for eternity.

Without the shedding of Blood there is no remission of sin. This shows that unbelievers and the ungodly carry unforgiven sins in their heart and are lost souls, until they change to serve God and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. I suggest that God's word is accepted as it intended to be... Be saved through faith in Christ, or eternally lost without Christ.

God, our Father has laid out His work, His promises, His doings, His purpose etc. in His word; His Epistle to mankind. It is up to mankind to respond to God's "Love Letter". We have been given a free will and may choose whomever we want to serve, with the consequences of that decision. Even if God would have chosen us, OUR response to Him determines the outcome.

"He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love:" Ephesians 1:4.

Certainly, God has chosen us before the foundation of the earth. YOU KNOW WHY AND HOW GOD chooses US? Because God KNEW already far before time, that WE WOULD CHOOSE HIM, SINCE HE GAVE US A FREE WILL TO DO SO. This is His foreknowledge.

Ephesians 1:4. All TRUE... but NOT outside of our own will, or He would have never given us a free will to choose. We are NO puppets.

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Is the Lord's Prayer, Jesus taught us in Matthew 6:9-13, the only prayer we should pray?
This is not what Jesus commanded.

A conversation with the Father comes about through a personal relationship with Him. In the natural we do not keep on repeating the same words/sentences to our loved ones, but we share different thoughts from the heart each time we are together. I talk and pray to the Father, having an open conversation. He replies according to my need. He does not repeat the same answer every time either. I have a living relationship and I know His will as revealed in His word.

Speak out to God what is on your heart and what your needs are and He will answer you in clarity. I don't follow a religion but the Living God, who has become my Father. My heart is an open book to Him. AMEN!

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Open rebuke is better than secret love. Proverbs 27:5.

An open rebuke coming to someone who goes astray is through LOVE to save the person from falling by the wayside. This is a true scripture, because an open rebuke will present an opportunity for someone to correct his/her walk with God. While a secret love is hidden and may not even be noticed. Never reject a rebuke for this will show a haughty heart. Always search if there is truth in the rebuke and change your life accordingly.

Rebuke is hard to take for many people, because they are being stepped upon their toes. They think they are being wrongly judged and their pride is in the way to hear the true warning. This shows that they themselves are sitting on the thrown of their heart, instead of Christ being the Ruler of their life. It would be much wiser to pay attention to the rebuke in order to change their awkward ways and their haughty heart.

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Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3

Here Jesus is referring to the "humble" souls, those who realize they have a mayor need in their life, especially the need of the Saviour. The ones who think so great about themselves cannot and will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before Him, all the earth. Psalm 96:9
There is truth and beauty in simplicity. A person in plain clothes but with the smile of the joy of Christ and the sparkle of TRUE life in his/her eyes, is AWESOME TO BEHOLD. We see Christ alive in such a person. Now there is a beautifully dressed person with a sour face, bitter heart and a sign of death in the eyes. The dress may be awesome, but it does not make such a person beautiful.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

Jesus lived a life of simplicity, being our example. Most people of the affluent societies around the world are involved in great debts; being entangled through loans, mortgages, use of credit cards etc, thereby making their lives pretty much complicated. Christians have allowed the environment to influence their lives by adapting more to the norm/model of the world affairs than to the word of God. Jesus says: "Learn of me for I am meek and lowly of heart."

This humbleness of the Son of God brought down the POWER of God. Just think about it! Could it be that the lack of the power of God is caused due to the lack of humbleness in our life? Remember, The Lord will notice the simple things done out of a pure heart.

Blessed are the "pure" of heart... Jesus says. The word "Pure" here refers to simplicity, clean, unmixed, unpolluted, single-mindedness, purged, uncluttered, holy, keeping the spiritual eyes focused, devoted.

IT IS THE SIMPLICITY OF A PURE HEART THAT SHINES FORTH THE LIGHT OF GOD, WHICH IS THE TRUE BEAUTY.

Be blessed in the Lord,
Minister Dr Trudy Veerman

COMING TO A "CLOSE"

2011-05-10T07:48:00.000-04:00

Please, check out the World Clock and you will soon discover what time we are living in;
The Time of All Ages. "THE END TIME"

Poodwaddle.com

Lines to consider

2011-05-08T09:28:00.002-04:00

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30

Isn't it wonderful that God gives us the opportunity to bring all our burdens and cares to Him, through Christ. But also us is taught, in the same scripture, to follow Him in self denial, laying down our lives and taking on His character so we may be gentle (towards others) and humble in our hearts; not lifting up ourselves but Christ.
Doing likewise the result will be that His yoke will become easy to carry and His burden light to bear. Amen!

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How did Jesus handle the battle against satan when He was tempted for 40 days? Jesus fought the devil by using the word of God, His Father. If we are tempted or in difficult times seek appropriate scriptures to "shut" the mouth of the devil.

When difficult times cross our path fear is the first thing which strikes. While the scriptures read many times over "FEAR NOT for I am with thee, says the Lord". Are we trusting God or what!
This is the time you must grab your Bible, allowing God's promises to sink in and being absorbed. Repeat the related scriptures to your situation and make them your own. Next begin to act accordingly and God will back you up and manifests Himself in your life. You have to start learning to trust God completely so it will be easier in other situations to hold your head up high.

It is glorious to speak of the power of God and His word. Why are we sometimes afraid to act upon His word? And if one does not receive what the Word states, they may say it was not God's will. This is a LIE, NO MATTER who is saying this. Whatever God's promises are THEY ARE TRUTH. If it does not come about in our lives, it is ourselves who are to be blamed, be it through unbelief, due to disobedience, unholy living, not abiding in His word etc. God says: "I AM WHO I AM", just like 2+2=4... it cannot be changed nor will it fail. AMEN!

At least we have a solid foundation knowing His promises are true; Yeah and Amen! This presents an opportunity to dig into our own heart and life, set our priorities and become persistent in our faith in His word. If not, one will sink as Peter did and will lose his buoyancy. This way one never will accomplish anything for the KINGDOM OF GOD, neither in his personal life.

Let us exercise our faith and it will become stronger, similar like using our muscles regularly and we will win the battle.

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‎"Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem. Because ye have said, "We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:" Isaiah 28:14,15.

We have to fight the powers of darkness and bind evil spirits in the strenght of the Holy Spirit. PRAISE HIS NAME FOREVER.
This is the end time and mankind is scornful of anyone who proclaims God's truth. Blasphemy is to be found in all corners of the world and the spiritual flood of darkness will soon cover this whole planet before the time of Jesus return to pick up His Bride. Get filled with the Holy Spirit and receive the Gifts of
the Spirit or you will not be able to stand was is about to come down.

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How wonderful it is as Brothers/Sisters "live" together in harmony, to grow up together in the Lord. AWESOME TO HAVE GOD IN OUR LIVES.

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; Psalm 133:1,2

Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God. Psalm 69:1-3

We don't need to live in misery, overrun by the things of this world, being distraught or overwhelmed by the works of satan.

God is in control in as far as we allow Him to be!

May you recognize the voice of the Lord.
Be blessed in the Lord. AMEN!

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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WHAT A SAVIOUR!

2011-04-21T11:53:00.003-04:00

He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.

Isaiah 53:3-5

“Man of Sorrows!” what a name

For the Son of God, who came

Ruined sinners to reclaim.

Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Bearing shame and scoffing rude,

In my place condemned He stood;

Sealed my pardon with His blood.

Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Guilty, vile, and helpless we;

Spotless Lamb of God was He;

“Full atonement!” can it be?

Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Lifted up was He to die;

“It is finished!” was His cry;

Now in Heav’n exalted high.

Hallelujah! What a Savior!

When He comes, our glorious King,

All His ransomed home to bring,

Then anew His song we’ll sing:

Hallelujah! What a Savior!

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Philip P. Bliss, pub.1875

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, A THOUSAND TIMES "THANK YOU JESUS"!

I rejoice in Christ. We are unworthy in ourselves, but made WORTHY through Christ and now acceptable by the Father.
What a PRIVILEGE knowing the Saviour!!!

I am overwhelmed, touched, encouraged, blessed and moved to tears with what Christ Jesus has done for me! AMEN AND AMEN!

Blessings to ALL,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

His Sacrifice paid our debt!

2011-04-16T23:28:00.002-04:00

And when they had crucified Him, they parted His garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. And it was the third hour, and they crucified Him. And the superscription of His accusation was written over, "THE KING OF THE JEWS". And with Him they crucify two thieves; the one on His right hand, and the other on His left. And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And He was numbered with the transgressors. Mark 15:24-28

YOUR LOVE
© Dr.Trudy Veerman

I see agony in Your Holy face
and I cannot understand at all
Why You chose to save the human race
who so miserably did fall
It is Your unspeakable LOVE

I see Your Blood on hands and feet
dripping down that rugged cross
Your head, where blood and thorns do meet
Is bruised to save my soul from loss
It is Your immeasurable LOVE

I hear Your voice, a desperate cry
in anguish calling for relief
It echoes in the heavens high
It makes man shiver in disbelief
It is Your unselfish LOVE

At that God-forsaken place You died
You shed Your Precious Blood for me
to save me from my sin and pride
You cleansed me .... You set me free
It is Your Redeeming LOVE

No human will ever understand
While Your life-blood was flowing away
You still reached out Your Holy hand
To rescue those who're going astray
It is Your Godly LOVE
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He is not here, but is risen: remember how He spake unto you when He was yet in Galilee, saying, "The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again." And they remembered His words, And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. Luke 24:6-9

Rejoice, for Christ is risen and we'll soon see Him face to face. Jesus, the Christ is returning for His Bride. HALLELUJAH!

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Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord when He cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that He shall gird Himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them. Luke 12:37

There are some amongst us who like the benefits and blessings of the Cross of Christ and His suffering, but don't want to crucify their own "old flesh"; the sinful nature one still carries with him.

The such like to get the blessings and stay in their comfort zone, continuing in their old lifestyle, sin, habits etc. This will never work, since the flesh and the Spirit are enemies of each other.

The idea of transformed lives, through holiness and following Christ in self denial, goes against the flesh and oneselves. Creating a new type of Christianity; combining flesh and Spirit presents a pitfall. It can be compared with a broken or damaged vessel.

What we will see next is the blind leading the lame in their deception, both tumbling down in the pit of spiritual disaster.

Be watchful that you don't miss the Crown of Life.

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Please, see also my other Easter writings His cross...our freedom and Christ's Obituary

In the service of the Master,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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APRIL FOOLS DAY

2011-04-01T12:01:00.000-04:00

In the news the last couple of years there have been news reports about how many of the atheist groups want one day a year set apart for a special holiday just for them because there are so many religious holidays.

They may not realize it, but they already have one. In the United States, April 1st, is also known as April Fools Day. This is a day when children and many adults play tricks and jokes on one another. This day should also be known as National Atheist Day. Why, do you ask?

The Bible has the answer:
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. Psalm 14:1

The Bible could say it no clearer, the fool says there is no God. These people need our prayers and need to come to realize yes there is God and without Him there is nothing. One day they will come to know that God does exist and He is real. Either in judgement when they receive their reward, or when they are condemned to everlasting torment. Make a special effort today to reach out to someone who is unsaved and does not know God or Jesus as their Saviour.

The above as sent to me by Dr. Bradley Carey.

This Atheist Day being on April 1st is nearly a "joke" and it reminds me how Elijah mocked the Baal's priests.

1 King 18:27,28 And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked. And they cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them.

He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh (mocks): the Lord shall have them in derision. Psalm 2:4

May many find the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour before times closes in.

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Lines on Faith and more

2011-02-27T14:30:00.010-05:00

Joseph reconciles with his brothers

Faith is positive action; a move forwards; a step in God's direction. A teeter-totter gives only back and forth motion. But with faith you can cross an ocean.

Whom the Lord sets FREE is FREE indeed. AMEN!

Joseph, the beloved son of Jacob and Rachael, described in Genesis, has quite a life experience to which not too many of us come even close. Whatever pain he went through was something he didn't even deserve. He ended up in some of the most peculiar situations while keeping his trust in God, which kept him in the freedom of spirit. Although bound in the flesh, by faith he was set free by the Father and therefore FREE indeed.

Joseph must have been thinking along the same line, since his faith in God eventually took him from his "jail term" into the Palace of Pharaoh. Joseph was "raised" a few steps and became the Manager of the Store House and Governor of the land. - - - and that is what you get when you keep trusting the Lord.

It may seem that you are being lead in the wrong direction... but hold your "horses", serve the "prisoners" around you and watch the hand of the Lord move you into higher "regions". Joseph is the proof of God's faithfulness.

GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST.
Also, we can learn something from the rest of the story of Joseph. A very heart stirring story, how Joseph forgave his brothers.

A SHINING STAR IN THE HEAVENS!

Let us praise God right now.

O Lord, we come short on words to thank You and to praise You! How wonderful that You even remember each one of us, who are diligently seeking Your face, that You know our needs and meet these each day .

How mighty are Your deeds in heaven and on earth.
We cannot begin to fathom Your Greatness and Your Awesome Love towards Your children. We do not deserve any of Your kindness or Your mercy, no matter how good we may seem. Thank You, Father for considering us as Your children.

Better not let your "bones" dry out, and if you didn't know it yet, medicine can be avoided. Read what God's word has to say about it.

"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones." Proverbs 17:22

Just remember, it is not through YOUR strength that His strength is made perfect ... but through your weakness. You bring Him your problems, He brings you grace.

An AWESOME promise of God in Isaiah 53:5
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we ARE healed.

IT IS UP TO US WHAT TO DO WITH HIS WORD, TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT!

For we, through the Spirit, wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

I hope you don't mind but I will be your neighbour in the near future, since there is a place prepared for me by my Father... I have my "citizenship" in heaven for the past 50 years. When I go up there I only have to bring my "personal belongings", I mean... all that I am and have in Christ. Thank You, Lord!

Be blessed in the name of the Lord!

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

The failing "GRACE church"

2011-02-18T09:10:00.004-05:00

1 John 5:3 For this is the Love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.

1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world (in oneself), even our faith.

Some may think this IS bothersome... Why? They don't want to get rid of their old "ME".
To crucify the flesh (overcome the world) and to keep the old sinful nature under submission one must apply the scriptures and honor God. This requires a surrendering of your will to God and yielding to DAILY obedience. To do this, you must learn to walk in His ways by faith; believing that you are able to do what God instructs in His Word.
Faith is ACTIVE, not passive!

There are those who like to do it the easy way... sitting on a cart going downhill... without any effort, just keeping the "ME" comfortable. They don't like discipline and they don't want it either. They call themselves "Righteous", and without confession of sins they believe to roll right into heaven. They say there is nothing to add, for Jesus did it all.

Let me tell you this much, they will NEVER be able to get up hill, for they have NO spiritual strength. They have not applied the much needed spiritual exercise.

They seem to have surrendered more unto themselves than unto God.

They that have surrendered, crucified the flesh and follow the Lamb wherever He goes are CARRIED up and down life's hill by the power of the Holy Spirit. They will sing HALLELUJAH, GLORY TO THE LAMB AND WILL REIGN WITH CHRIST FOREVER.

Amen!

Let us be watchful and seek God for wisdom and protection from these lying spirits.

May God be with you, I pray.

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

I want you to know!

2011-02-16T19:34:00.003-05:00

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, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Phil. 3:13,14...

My purpose here on earth is... to glorify my Father, honor and adore my Saviour and walk in truth and in spirit according to the Holy Spirit within. I want to praise Him in word and deed. I want to sing for His glory.
I want to speak and write to magnify His name and to lead others to the TRUTH of God's word. NOT for my writing, teaching etc because it is done through His power and Revelation, and is NOT my own.

I would be nothing in myself and even a shameful creature without Him. I am joined here for fellowship and for the purpose to share the mighty works of God.

I promise, I have experienced some outstanding and unspeakable things with God, which not everyone may believe. It has not made me boost or puffed up, but rather humbled me and ripped every/any crown of my head. Just writing the above is touching me deeply and I am moved by the Holy Spirit.

May God touch you in the same manner, I pray, so you will step out, walk through, lay down, lift up and endure till the end. AMEN!

For His Honor and His Glory,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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The Need of Forgiveness!

2011-02-12T15:07:00.022-05:00

I have noticed that there is something "new" being circulated amongst the believers in Christ, and well... "NO need to confess our sins anymore, because we have become Righteous through Christ."

We cannot allow to ignore sin in our lives and say: "Well in God's eyes I am righteous."
Don't sweep your sins under the carpet, but rather confess to God.
You will be made responsible and accountable for your actions.

Just to say: "I am sorry", is not sufficient. One has to confess, ASK for forgiveness and repent (turning away from sin), opposite of saying: "Lord, change me in this area".

God does not change us when we have sinned, or are habitually sinning. WE have to turn away from that sin. 1 John 2:6... He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked.

Some who claim that they need not to confess and seek forgiveness, since they are "born again" and live in the Newness of life, don't live in the reality of what God teaches. They may not think they sin when they give a harsh reply to their child or husband, cheat in one or another way, or commit sin not noticeable to others. Man's heart is very deceitful, according to what the Bible teaches.

Never mind those who are proclaiming not to have sin, or have no need to ask forgiveness. If this would be true according to God's word, then where are the miracles of God... where is the MANIFESTATION OF THE THE HOLY SPIRIT?

It's ALL talk and strife with the such... but WORKS are nowhere to be found nor seen! God is NOT manifested in these lives, it just can not be!

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the POWER. For the kingdom of God is NOT in word, but in POWER. 1 Cor 4:19,20

Even if one is a believer he/she still lives in a non-glorified body, which is able to sin in thoughts and deeds.

Paul even mentions something in this regard, concerning himself. Who of us here is greater than the Apostle Paul?

But for us, the follower of Christ, there is a remedy... that IF we sin...
1 John 2: 1,2... And if any man sin, WE have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And He is the propitiation for our sins: and NOT FOR OURS ONLY, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Yes, God sees us through Christ, nevertheless the believer has to STAY in Christ, walk the talk, cleansed from all our unrighteousness, and the (little) sins which may cling unto them.
Then again, No need to repeat our sins that we have confessed already, as some others do.

There are people who say that they are living "above" the need to ask forgiveness, once they have become followers of Jesus. They better check themselves out in their daily life and routine and see where they fail, or in how far they don't meet up with self-denial, pureness of heart, being an example etc. They are fooling themselves and others.

They may use certain scriptures, but overlook others... thereby misleading themselves.

By claiming who we are is Christ, we also have to live this out in every detail. Be holy for I am holy, says the Lord.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9. This scripture is addressed to the believer in Christ.

Please, read 1 John 1:6,7.
If WE say that WE have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, We lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

If we do wrong or sin (or, so to speak minor sins) we also hurt ourselves. Practically, we need to go to our Father and "discuss" this with Him, through prayer.

How wonderful it is to see our own children coming to us and tell us what they did wrong. We in turn will GLADLY forgive them. We will be so happy in regards to their openness and willingness to share their errors with us, so we can help them and support them to do better in the future.
How the more will our heavenly Father be available when we confess our sins to Him?

Confessing our sin is like taking a wonderful shower or a dive in deep clean water. It cleanses us from within and we can rejoice and continue our walk with God, holding His hand tightly. AMEN AND AMEN!!

Remember, half a lie is a WHOLE lie, and we don't need either one!

May the word of the Lord bless you and guide you in all TRUTH, I pray.

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Thoughts to Share.

2011-02-08T14:16:00.004-05:00

Let us climb up higher... Let's reach heaven's portal... Let's storm the heavens above and call upon Almighty God in time of need. For when we call upon Him, He will be heard from His glorious chamber and turn our night into a bright day. HAVE FAITH IN GOD!

From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: LEAD ME TO THE ROCK THAT IS HIGHER THAN I. For Thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. Psalm 61:2,3

Let us allow the Father to lead us in ALL truth, and may we share the knowledge and wisdom He has revealed unto us. His ways are so much higher than ours... Let us go up and reach out for more of Him.

FORGET the problems you've faced, but REMEMBER the lessons you've learned! ... and PRACTICE what you have learned!

Keep your eyes focused on the Fulfiller of your faith. No matter what troubles you, He will bestow you with good gifts. ALL good things come from HIM!

God is unlimited. To get through to us He may use any method He sees fit, in order to present us His "message" and speak to us.

Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of My mouth. Deuteronomy 32:1

The servant of God, being filled with the Holy Spirit and who walks according to His Statutes and Ordinances, has the authority over satan and the fallen angels of darkness. Such servants will be victorious over the powers in the heavenly region, binding the same and setting the captive free. Bringing deliverance, healing and salvation to those in need.
All done for the benefit of mankind and for the GLORY of GOD!

You think you can sing this song and then act upon these words?

I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.

Tho' none go with me, I still will follow,
Tho' none go with me I still will follow,
Tho' none go with me, I still will follow;
No turning back, no turning back.

My cross I'll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I'll carry till I see Jesus,
My cross I'll carry till I see Jesus;
No turning back, No turning back.

The world behind me, the cross before me,
The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
No turning back, no turning back.

Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments. They that fear Thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in Thy word. Psalm 119:73,74

I have learned to trust God, after which my faith grew steadily.
Trust and Faith go hand in hand to see God at work. Over the years I have learned to trust God blindly, and this has been worked out in my life by thoroughly "investigating" and looking for specifics and fine lines in the Old Testament stories.

I came to learn and read much more secrets between the lines than I ever read before. Not that I imagined something which was not written, but which was actually there, but never caught on. I have several writings which show some of the often overlooked lines.

When I began to understand more of God's personal involvement in the lives of some of the Old Testament figures, I took it as being done/spoken unto me, and it became my own. Through this trust in God, my faith grew tremendously. I have been brought into situation where God reminds me to exercise my faith.

I do not ask to walk smooth paths
Nor bear an easy load,
I pray for strength and fortitude
To climb the rock-strewn road.
Give me such courage I can scale
The hardest peaks alone,
And transform every stumbling block
Into a stepping-stone.

LIFE WITHOUT CHRIST IS CRISIS. FOR WITHOUT HIM YOU CAN DO NOTHING.

For the Glory of God.
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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VICTORY in Jesus

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And men shall speak of the might of Thy terrible acts: and I will declare Thy greatness. They shall bundantly utter the memory of Thy great goodness, and shall sing of Thy righteousness. The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. Psalm 45:6-8

Recently, I did have some challenging days. But I had become calm and at rest in my heart about it. Much prayer has gone up for me and we ourselves did call upon the Lord in full strength, so to speak.

I did not allow my mind to brood upon the negative outcome, but trusted the Lord to look after me.

In the past I personally have been healed of many afflictions and these healings have been lasting.

Let us go from the biblical point of view: "God's promises are Yeah and Amen, and He is NOT a man that He shall lie." God's will is right in His word, if you didn't know it yet. We have experienced many healings and have been standing on God's word, especially Isaiah 53:5,

"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we ARE healed."

Salvation and healing are summed up in this one scripture.

When Jesus walked this globe He healed ALL who came to Him." Matthew 12:15, Luke 6:19 and Luke 4:40

Jesus said: "Thy faith hath made thee whole." Matthew 9:22.

"And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people." Matthew 4:23.

For the healing of a boy, Jesus replied: "All things are possible to him who believes." Mark 9:23b

Jan 13th, 2011, I was diagnosed with skin cancer and operated on then and there. That same day lumps in one breast were observed. This diagnosis was smacked right into my face, without forewarning. Since we did not expect all this, my husband had not traveled with me to the city some 50 km from home. Also, I had some other important meetings to attend that same day.

Just image me with this diagnosis on my mind and my face being cut to dig out the cancer.

Fear was the first thing which struck me, and my mind was turning into turmoil. I know the Lord for 50 years and have experienced many instant healings in my own body, that of my family and an instant healing of 10 years mental illness of my oldest sister.

Now, CANCER is a bad word and satan has so much power added to this devilish illness that most people tend to get overwhelmed by it etc.

The other day while driving in our car, I became very much aware of these powers of darkness trying to do away with me. I am not afraid to die, but NOT by the claws of satan.

I began straightout talking to these spirits in the boldness of the Lord. I told them what God's word says about this all. I rebuked all and any obstruction of the devil, his lies, threats, deceiving suggestions in Jesus name, and scolded the devil and told him to get behind me, as Jesus did when tempted. No way was I going to be overrun by the powers of darkness, I am holding up the shield of faith.

One secret is to take the authority over the devil, who is disturbing you in your situation. Jesus says that we shall do greater thing then He. Not for us to get any pride, but to act upon His word. With me, I had to subdue my own human thoughts and replace them with God's thoughts, concerning the devil's attack on my body.

I assure you that I am ALREADY HEALED even when Isaiah wrote in Chapter 53:5 God's promise. With Him there is NO TIME, and when Isaiah penned this down, God had me in mind. HALLELUJAH!

By writing this down, tears are running down my face, since God directed me to write this here.

PRAISE HIS AWESOME NAME! I will go forth in HIS STRENGTH.

ALL GLORY TO HIM, FOREVER!

Together with other believers, who dare to stand on God's word and proclaim it, I have overcome these powers of destruction in the powerful name of Jesus, the Christ, the Healer, the Deliverer, the Saviour.

By FAITH... NO more malignant melanoma (cancer).The rest is history.

PRAISE HIS NAME FOREVER!

Please, read the testimony of my salvation through God's healing of my sister.

http://achristiancounselor.com/witness.html

In the service of the Master,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Take the first "step".

2011-01-14T08:53:00.003-05:00

Do you need a job, an income or getting out of debt? Are you seeking deliverance, healing, support or anything else?

There is a great solution... you do the first step and the rest will follow.

SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND ALL THE OTHER THINGS WILL BE ADDED UNTO YOU! (Matthew 6:33)

Go and get it!

And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. (Luke 9:61,62)

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)

Be blessed in the Lord,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

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STRANGE SIGNS

2011-01-10T08:52:00.007-05:00

STRANGE SIGNS to START THE YEAR
-by Karen Burgin.

The below happenings have all occurred in the space of about one month. There is a link to a MAP of it all at the end.

"Ponder all this for a moment..."

Several hundred dead birds fell from the sky in TX

Thousands of birds fell from the sky in central ARK

500 birds fell from the sky in Louisiana

100's more birds fell from the sky in KY

2 MILLION fish have washed ashore in the Chesapeake Bay Area

100,000 fish lie dead in the Arkansas River...covering 20 linear miles.

99% of the fish are only one kind called Drum fish.

100 TONS of fish dead in the waters off of Parana`, Argentina

TENS of THOUSANDS of dead birds fell to the ground in Manitoba, Canada.

40,000 crabs are washed ashore in the UK... Jan 6.

10,000 ANTELOPE lie dead in Kazakhstan... these 10,000 represent

1/4 of the total global population of this animal.

The BEES are dying out in unprecedented numbers...

On Fox News it spoke of 8,000 Doves that fell over the skies of Italy, and all had strange blue markings on their beaks

In Sweden, a mere 100 birds fell to the ground... Jackdaw Crows.

And earthquakes are a dime a dozen over the period of just a month:

Dec. 2... 6.9 earthquake in New Guinea

Dec. 17... 7.2 earthquake on the CA//Mexico border

Dec. 20... 5.6 earthquake in El Salvador

Dec. 21... 6.2 earthquake in Sumatra

Dec. 21... 7.4 earthquake in Japan

Dec. 25... 7.6 earthquake in Fiji

Jan 5....... 6.6 earthquake in Vanuatu in the South Pacific. 10 minutes later, there was another quake that registered 5.5

Jan 2......7.1 earthquake in Chile

Causes for these happenings?... -Toxins?.. Colder weather?..

Disease?.. Fireworks?... Hail?.. Thunderstorms?... End Times...?

Map at http://www.johnthebaptisttv.com/

...but all I"M going to say is: Get right with God!.... "For your redemption draweth nigh." (Luke 21:28)

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To add to the "list"... the enormous FLOODING in Australia, covering an area as big as France and Germany together, or the size of British Columbia, Canada. With eight metres high water walls and rising. More flooding warnings as I write. More rain, more isolation and more cut-off communities.
God help us!

What I learned the other day is, that hundreds of birds were found dead in a little village in Quebec, Canada.
A body of water in British Columbia, Canada, turned green without any explanation by experts.

REALLY, do we need more signs and wonders?

"Therefore, be watchfull for you don't know when the Master will return."

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Another Year!

2011-01-08T11:45:00.001-05:00

As you enter a new phase, a new beginning and another year, you may have good plans, ideas, intentions and resolutions. But all will be in vain if you do not submit these to the Lord in prayer. Please, search your heart and commit your ways unto our Lord.

Proverbs 16:3... Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established.

Proverbs 3:5-6...Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He SHALL direct your paths.

James 4:8... Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

God's directions are immeasurable and His Spirit blows wherever He wishes. We have to go with the flow of the Holy Spirit and that is all there is to it. God, our Father is preparing you for something great. This may not mean something visible "great", but for sure something great in your spirit and personal life.

There is a time to sow and a time to reap,

a time to laugh and a time to cry,

a time to stay put and perhaps to leap,

a time to walk, while next you'll need to fly.

We are created for His pleasure and we need to live up to that. If we're getting too busy (even with His work) to be His pleasure we are failing Him.

Our Father is looking for WORSHIPPERS.

If this would be all we ever do, great things would be accomplished for His Kingdom. Things around us would fall into place where we even have no knowledge about, because the power of the Holy Spirit will use our WORSHIP to create restoration, healing, and changes in the lives of them that are in need of same.

Psalm 37:4...Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.

John 4:24... God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Revelation 4:11...Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created.

Be blessed as you go your way with God,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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God came down!

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And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Matthew 2:6

And she, Mary, brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

God lowered Himself, through the birth of Christ in the manger, to reach mankind. Just imagine the Creator of the universe.... AMAZING!
No wonder the angels were singing so loud "GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO"... and the shepherds were in AWE!

Blessings of God to you!

Remember Christ's Birth, His death and His resurrection!

In Him,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

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Jesus Christ came and will return!

2010-12-15T10:54:00.001-05:00

For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon His kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:6,7

Dear friends,
As I write these lines I am greatly moved by the Holy Spirit and stirred in my soul, knowing that Christ has come to set us free from slavery of the powers of darkness and that he will return for His Bride, those who have clothed themselves in white robes without spot or wrinkle, cleansed by His Blood.

Through His birth hope has been presented to mankind. Through his death and resurrection total deliverance has been brought to us, who accepted Him as Saviour and Master. By His soon return He will take us to a mansion prepared for us, and introduce us to the Father. We are orphans and strangers here on earth, but soon will be taken in and recognized by our God and Father. We will come HOME and be united with our Family, after our long journey. We will then sing praises and join the heavenly choir. HALLELUJAH!

What will happen on this planet and the people left behind, when the Holy Spirit has left and satan will rule this earth, is beyond comprehension. The look-warm believers and the not so sincere followers will be in great despair and slaughtered for their faith. The godless will be cursing and crying unto the rocks and hills to cover them. There will be no escape then, as the word of God warns us.

This may not sound like a Christmas message, but we cannot stand still at the crib of Bethlehem. The Bible teaches far more than Salvation through His life. Therefore, I pray that you seek His face and observe what is happening around you and globally. And that you will prepare yourself to meet the Lord, the soon coming King of kings. Jesus Christ will return at a day and hour, which only the Father knows.

Christmas writings:
http://achristiancounselor.com/newbirth.html

http://achristiancounselor.com/hislove.html

http://achristiancounselor.com/hislove2.html

http://achristiancounselor.com/christms.html

Be greatly blessed, in the name of Jesus I pray.

Minister dr. Trudy Veerman.

Don't miss out!

2010-11-19T11:23:00.001-05:00

Jesus says: "Not they which SAY Lord, Lord, but those that DO the will of My Father in heaven."

In the Parable of the ten Virgins, the five foolish virgins show us that "Being Saved" is not enough to belong to the Bride. The lack of "oil" made them miss out at the end. Those with white washed garments, submission unto the Word of God and filled with the Holy Spirit (as voucher) will be changed in a twinkling of an eye.

The not so "serious" wordly believers put themselves at risk of the Great Tribulation.

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, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of His glory. Ephesians 1:13,14

Having believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, Who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession - to the praise of His glory. (NIV translation)

Without the power of the Holy Spirit we are nothing, we don't even know how to pray !! Although we may be saved. We have to fight a fierce battle, even in our personal lives, for this we need the infilling of the Holy Spirit as the Apostle Paul explains in 1 Corinthians Chapters 12 to 14.
Others may not see anything wrong with us, but God knows the secret corners of our hearts.

He knows what still needs to be conquered and He makes the Holy Spirit available to us. We cannot say: " We are still human" and that way giving room for error, sin etc. The "Human" in us is exactly that which we need to crucify, for it is the old flesh which wars against the Spirit.

Romans 8:13...For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

Therefore, be watchful, I pray.

Prophetic messages for further instructions/warnings and encouragements, please read http://achristiancounselor.com/theword.html

The Lord's servant,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Discipline!

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Through discipline we may be partakers of His holiness. It takes a great deal of discipline to produce a holy character. Holiness is not simply given to us like a gift; it is to be produced in us. God is producing His holiness in us!

A word of TRUTH by Tilla Erasmus Vermeulen

Luke 14:33... whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

John 8:31,32... If ye continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Colossians 3:5... Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

Colossians 3:8... But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Hold on to your conviction and your faith in God!

In the name of the Lord, Almighty,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Working out your own salvation

2010-11-16T14:09:00.026-05:00

There is maintenance work to be done for a child of God, according to God's word. We are not left as puppets with strings attached.

Salvation comes through the Grace of God, although this is not the end but the beginning of our walk with God. Once we are weaned off "the milk" and eating some solid food, meat and bread, there will be work to be done.

Philippians 2:12-15 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.
For it is God which worketh in you both to WILL and to DO of His good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

1 Peter 4:18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

As we read, it is not without effort on our part if we are scarcely be saved. This "effort" lies in surrendering to the Holy Spirit. Nevertheless the "work" we do in our own life should be done in the power of the Holy Spirit, not in our own strength, or it would be worthless in God's eyes, and we would not benefit by it. Here comes in the denying of self, as Jesus says Himself.

Mark 8:34b Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

Matthew 10:38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after Me, is not worthy of Me.

Without the infilling of the Holy Spirit and His Gifts, one would work in his/her own strength.
I did not mention working in our own strength and through our own understanding, motivations, qualifications.. what have you, BUT through the HOLY SPIRIT WITHIN.

WHAT IS IT THAT GOD WORKETH??? "God which worketh in you both to WILL and to DO". There you go... TO WILL AND TO DO!!!!

This leaves something for us to DO.

We are fellow labourers/coworkers together with God, according to 1 Corinthions 3:9

This puts part of the responsibility on the child of God. Not that we should, but because we want to be partakers in His work, in our own life first and then as servants in the lives of others.

Ephesians 6:11... Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

The above scriptures require "action".
Always back up your "argument" with the God's word.
As a follower of Christ, who must understand that we are NOT Christ, but Christ living IN us. What God's word tells us is that we need to stay in Christ. Following HIM is action on our part, ANOTHER thing we need to do.
Jesus says, Not they who say LORD, LORD, but who DO the will of my Father.

Since I love God, I WANT to do according to His word, by submitting myself unto the Holy Spirit through whom I (denying the old flesh) crucify the old nature, as Jesus teaches.

Nobody on this earth, has passed this stage of denying the flesh, since we are still living in a non-glorified body. Temptations come daily our way, and we need to react either way. Sin is not done away with, since satan is still the prince of this world we live in. The secret is to live pleasing unto God, through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, applying the spiritual Gifts and allowing the Fruit of the Spirit to come forth. 1 Corinthians Chapters 12-14

Some people try to do this differently than the Bible teaches and the such will run aground eventually. Others seem to have skipped a part, thinking that "perfect" has entered already. The such will soon discover that it is different and that they need to battle in the heavenly region applying the armour of God, according to Ephesians 6:13, submitting themselves unto the Holiest of Holy.

Some who're going another route, do not believe what Paul preached concerning the infilling of the Holy Spirit, His Gifts and Fruit.

To live in His perfect will, children of God need to live by Faith in God, have the Holy Spirit within them, with the Gifts and Fruit of the Holy Spirit active in their lives. This is the only way we can please the Father, answer His call, live in harmony according to His word, and be conquerors. Any worldliness has to disappear through His power within.

Many are lacking the infilling of the Holy Spirit, which is crucial in our lives, and thus overlook the active part which God requires, even don't recognize the worldliness they are involved with in their daily lives.

Entering into His rest is no effort on my part other than to TOTALLY SUBMIT unto the Holy Spirit and His working, which manifests itself in the Ministry God has called me to do. This "rest" does not mean sitting back with arms crossed, gazing in the "nowhere".

To do the works of God... IS SUBMITTING UNTO THE HOLY SPIRIT, and that includes submitting everything!

Maintenance work needs to be done indeed... through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (as I mentioned), and submission unto the Holy Spirit, WHO IS GOD ALSO. The Gifts and the Fruit of the Holy Spirit become visible through dedication to Him and by the desire to attain these, according to what Paul teaches. He even states to SEEK the Gifts, which is also what we have to do ourselves.

Hopefully, I have made it clear, that followers of Christ do not smoothly float into heaven, and that following Christ is far from effortless. It is an ongoing battle against the enemy of our soul, the old nature within, and maintaining our dedication unto God; abiding in His word and our submission unto His will.

All the battles will be over, once we are in the Promised Land and satan and his followers have been dealt with.

HALLELUJAH!

Move and live through the Holy Spirit, at His prompting.

Be blessed in the Lord, receive His insight in His word and live the life of Overcomers.

Revelation 3:5... He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments and I will not blot out his name from the Book of life, but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.

In the service of the Most High,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

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