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April 15, 2024April 15, 2024
by TROPWC

“… There shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, – And saying, where is the promise of His coming?”
2 Peter 3:3-4

I am amazed and even disappointed at the spirit of even some who are supposed to be spiritual leaders, that are demonstrating an attitude of mocking, and derision, at their fellow brethren who are preaching and proclaiming the soon return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Did you not read that even Jesus warned their would be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars (St. Luke 21:25); Preparing us to be ready for His return. “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” (St. Luke 21:28)
“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.” (St. Luke 21:36) Was Jesus spreading the spirit of fear? (Please note these scriptures) Psalm 111:10 -“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Proverbs 9:10 -“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: And the knowledge of the holy is understanding.” Proverbs 14:6 -“A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not.”
I tell you, I have heard preachers all my life, preaching on the coming of the Lord. And it always put fear in my heart, because back then, I knew I was not ready. And it made me want to get ready. I am still looking and now anticipating the soon return of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Revelation 22:20 -“He which testifieth these things saith, surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”

Love,
Pastor Larry

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April 4, 2024April 4, 2024
by TROPWC

Who hath believed our report? And to whom is
the arm of the LORD revealed?
Isaiah 53:1

The report is that of the prophets spoken by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost. However, it applies to all of the word of God, and to us. Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). Without faith it is impossible to please God: 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).
So, when we receive His word by faith, then He stretches out His arm: Which is a symbol of His power; and fulfills His word in our life. We believe, therefore we receive. We all know God has the power to do all things, but do we believe He will. He reveals His power to those who believe.
God is good! He delights in blessing His children. Sometimes we don’t understand when we don’t receive: But it is never God’s fault. It is our fight of faith that makes the difference. The devil tries to steal the promise, by causing us to doubt or give up trying. Child of God, His report says with His stripes I am healed. His report says, By His grace I am saved. Speak His word and believe His promise, so shall the Lord reveal His blessing, in Jesus name.

God bless you,
is my prayer!

Love,
Pastor Larry

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March 28, 2024March 28, 2024
by TROPWC

And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe thee, neither hearken to the voice of the first sign, that they will believe the voice of the latter sign.
Exodus 4:8

We are approaching the April 8th date of the total solar eclipse over America. It has been about seven years since the last one on August 21, 2017. Troy Brewer noticed the scripture in Exodus 4:8, and felt that God was speaking to us concerning this second sign as He spoke to Moses in this text. The second eclipse is 4/8/2024 and the scripture is 4/8.
There have been numerous such things connecting this eclipse with Biblical significance, that it seems evident that God is speaking to us to be prepared for His soon return.
Many believe that God spoke to Jonah concerning Ninevah and their wickedness, that as God is, also, warning America: That we need to repent and pray for His salvation. It so happens that there are seven cities named Ninevah within the path of this April 8th eclipse.
In the book of Lamentations 3:22 it says: “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not.” God loves us and wants to bless us; but we cannot continue in disobedience and sinful abominations and expect God not to judge us.
I am urging all of us to seek God and pray for mercy, and grace, and revival in this Nation. The rapture is near, time is crucial. May God save us from this untoward generation.

Love,
Pastor Larry

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March 18, 2024March 18, 2024
by TROPWC

“I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.”
Psalm 122:1

According to Dake’s commentary concerning this verse; the tabernacle and temple were David’s chief concern in life. It is sad that in our day so many have lost their desire for going to the house of the Lord. It was said of Jesus, “The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up…” ( Psalm 69:9, John 2:17). This means that all other desires are absorbed by the one desire to promote God’s glory and the glory of His temple.
Since I became a Christian, I have always looked forward with joy and gladness in going to church and being with others of kindred spirit and worshipping God. It is my life, my reason for living. It is a place of refuge, and comfort. I don’t understand those who say they want to go to Heaven, but don’t want to go to church.
As we approach Resurrection Sunday (Easter); I pray that we will have the most glorious celebration of Christ’s triumph over Death, Hell, and the Grave, that we have ever had before. Because He lives, we can live also. He died for us, that we might live for Him.
Please, I pray, do everything you can to make this Holy Day, the most joyous and greatest event in the history of The River of Praise. You will bless me as a Pastor, and even better, you will bless the Lord.

Love,
Pastor Larry