Bible Verse and Prayer for Today
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Matthew 5:14
Prayer
Lord , if we say that we have the Light of Jesus within us , but nobody can see us even on a Hill , then we are false and only Darkness shines from within . Lord Please Help us to Shine Bright for all to see , and let us bare the Fruit of the Spirit , Love , Joy , Peace ,longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness and temperance: We Pray this in Jesus name . Amen and Amen
Bybel Vers en Gebed vir Vandag
Julle is die lig van die wêreld. ‘n Stad wat op ‘n heuwel lê, kan nie weggesteek word nie.
Matteus 5:14
Gebed
Here, as ons sê dat ons die Lig van Jesus binne-in ons het, maar niemand kan ons selfs op ‘n Heuwel sien nie, dan is ons vals en net Duisternis skyn van binne. Here Help ons asseblief om helder te skyn vir almal om te sien, en laat ons die vrug van die Gees, Liefde, Vreugde, Vrede, lankmoedigheid, sagmoedigheid, goedheid, geloof, Sagmoedigheid en selfbeheersing dra: Ons Bid dit in Jesus Naam. Amen en Amen
Bible Teaching of the Day
STOP PLAYING SINFUL GAMES WITH GOD !!
Hebrews 10:26 is in one of the warning passages found within the book of Hebrews and specifically deals with the issue of sinning willfully. Hebrews is often outlined based on the five warning passages it contains (Hebrews 2:1–4; 4:12–13; 6:4–8; 10:26–31; 12:25–29). Each of these warning passages speaks about one who apostatizes or turns from the gospel of Jesus Christ. Many believe Hebrews 10:26 is speaking of a continuation of sin, and it would seem, in the context of Hebrews, the author has in mind a specific sin; namely, turning away from Jesus in apostasy.
The warning is this: “If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God” (Hebrew 10:26–27).
Just before Hebrews 10:26, the author is admonishing the audience in a positive light. He is giving them commands of encouraging one another, holding fast to the Christian hope, and stimulating each other to good deeds. Hebrews 10:26–31 seems to be an interjected warning, as the author picks back up with positive assertions in verse 32.
Within this interjection, the author warns that willful sinning will result in terrifying judgment. Those who sin in this way are “enemies of God.” Some have made the argument that this passage warns against a loss of salvation. This cannot be the proper interpretation, because other passages in the Bible straightforwardly show the inability for one to lose salvation (Romans 8:31–39; 1 Peter 1:3–5; John 6:47). Others have argued that this passage is meant to warn a false convert. This is the more viable interpretation.
The apostate intentionally defects from Christ. They had moved toward Christ, claiming to have faith; they had heard and understood the gospel, but then they rejected what they had learned and turned away. Their profession of faith was false. This is the “willfully sinning” that Hebrew 10:26 refers to—consciously and deliberately rejecting Christ. It’s not a sin of ignorance or weakness; it’s a deliberate turning of one’s back on the truth, with full knowledge choosing sin over Christ. John also warned that willful, continual sin is a sign of unbelief: “No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God” (1 John 3:9).
Those who have “received the knowledge of the truth” and then willfully sin by turning away from it are faced with a dire fate: “a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire” (Hebrews 10:26, ESV). God will not forgive sin without a sacrifice, and, since the apostate has rejected the only sacrifice available to him—Jesus Christ—he is left without any way to obtain forgiveness. Going back to the Old Testament system of sacrifice is of no avail, and Jesus will not die again (Hebrews 7:27; 1 Peter 3:18), so “there is no longer any sacrifice that will cover these sins” (Hebrews 10:26, NLT).
The author of Hebrews issues a stern warning against playing games with God and making false professions of faith. To know the truth and yet reject the truth is to suffer eternal consequences. Hebrews 10:31 shows the significance of such willful sinning: “It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” How important it is to heed Peter’s admonition, “My brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election” (2 Peter 1:10)!
Bybel Lering vir die Dag
HOU OP OM SONDE SPELETJIES MET GOD TE SPEEL !!
Hebreërs 10:26 is in een van die waarskuwingsgedeeltes wat in die boek Hebreërs gevind word en handel spesifiek oor die kwessie van opsetlike sonde. Hebreërs word dikwels uiteengesit op grond van die vyf waarskuwingsgedeeltes wat dit bevat (Hebreërs 2:1–4; 4:12–13; 6:4–8; 10:26–31; 12:25–29). Elkeen van hierdie waarskuwingsgedeeltes praat van iemand wat afvallig raak of van die evangelie van Jesus Christus afwyk. Baie glo Hebreërs 10:26 praat van ‘n voortsetting van sonde, en dit wil voorkom asof, in die konteks van Hebreërs, die skrywer ‘n spesifieke sonde in gedagte het; naamlik om weg te draai van Jesus in afvalligheid.
Die waarskuwing is dit: “As ons opsetlik aanhou sondig nadat ons die kennis van die waarheid ontvang het, bly geen offer vir sondes oor nie, maar net ’n vreesaanjaende verwagting van oordeel en ’n woedende vuur wat die vyande van God sal verteer” (Hebreërs 10:26–27).
Net voor Hebreërs 10:26 vermaan die skrywer die gehoor in ‘n positiewe lig. Hy gee hulle bevele om mekaar aan te moedig, vas te hou aan die Christelike hoop en mekaar aan te spoor tot goeie dade. Hebreërs 10:26–31 is blykbaar ‘n waarskuwing wat tussenin geteken word, aangesien die skrywer met positiewe bewerings in vers 32 terughaal.
Binne hierdie tussenwerpsel waarsku die skrywer dat moedswillige sondig angswekkende oordeel tot gevolg sal hê. Diegene wat op hierdie manier sondig, is “vyande van God”. Sommige het die argument gemaak dat hierdie gedeelte waarsku teen ‘n verlies aan verlossing. Dit kan nie die regte interpretasie wees nie, want ander gedeeltes in die Bybel toon reguit die onvermoë vir iemand om verlossing te verloor (Romeine 8:31–39; 1 Petrus 1:3–5; Johannes 6:47). Ander het aangevoer dat hierdie gedeelte bedoel is om ‘n valse bekeerling te waarsku. Dit is die meer lewensvatbare interpretasie.
Die afvallige wyk doelbewus van Christus af. Hulle het na Christus toe beweeg en beweer dat hulle geloof het; hulle het die evangelie gehoor en verstaan, maar toe het hulle wat hulle geleer het verwerp en weggedraai. Hulle geloofsbelydenis was vals. Dit is die “moedswillige sondig” waarna Hebreeus 10:26 verwys – bewustelik en doelbewus verwerping van Christus. Dit is nie ‘n sonde van onkunde of swakheid nie; dit is ‘n doelbewuste draai van ‘n mens se rug op die waarheid, met volle kennis om sonde bo Christus te kies. Johannes het ook gewaarsku dat opsetlike, voortdurende sonde ’n teken van ongeloof is: “Niemand wat uit God gebore is, sal aanhou sondig nie, want God se saad bly in hulle; hulle kan nie aanhou sondig nie, want hulle is uit God gebore” (1 Johannes 3:9).
Diegene wat “die kennis van die waarheid ontvang het” en dan moedswillig sondig deur daarvan weg te draai, word voor ‘n haglike lot in die gesig gestaar: “‘n vreesaanjaende verwagting van oordeel en ‘n grimmigheid van vuur” (Hebreërs 10:26, ESV). God sal nie sonde vergewe sonder ‘n offer nie, en aangesien die afvallige die enigste offer wat vir hom beskikbaar is – Jesus Christus – verwerp het, word hy sonder enige manier gelaat om vergifnis te verkry. Om terug te gaan na die Ou-Testamentiese stelsel van offerande is van geen nut nie, en Jesus sal nie weer sterf nie (Hebreërs 7:27; 1 Petrus 3:18), so “daar is nie meer enige offer wat hierdie sondes sal bedek nie” (Hebreërs 10:26, NLV).
Die skrywer van Hebreërs gee ‘n streng waarskuwing om speletjies met God te speel en valse geloofsbelydenisse te maak. Om die waarheid te ken en tog die waarheid te verwerp, is om ewige gevolge te ly. Hebreërs 10:31 toon die betekenis van sulke opsetlike sondes: “Dit is ’n verskriklike ding om in die hande van die lewende God te val.” Hoe belangrik is dit tog om gehoor te gee aan Petrus se vermaning, “My broers en susters, doen alles in die vermoë om u roeping en verkiesing te bevestig” (2 Petrus 1:10)!
Today’s Devotional
With Jesus the door is always Open !!
When we were young, there were no lock on the gate, no security gate at the front door and often the front door stood open. Many times, people would knock, and we will shout, “Come on in, the door is open!” Sadly, things have changed. Crime forces us to keep the gate locked, to have security gates and to keep all doors locked.
But thank God, there is still an open door. Jesus said, “I am the door: by me if any man enters in, he shall be saved.” (John 10:9)
The door to salvation, Jesus Christ, is still open. If you have not yet entered in, by accepting God’s gift of salvation, through Jesus Christ, by repenting of your sin, and allowing Jesus Christ to reign supreme, do it now, while the door is still open. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
If you feel like life is pushing you from all sides and you do not know where to turn, enter in, for the door is still open. “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.” (2 Corinthians 4:8-10)
If you feel tired and in need of rest, enter in while the door is still open. Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
If you feel anxious or fear what tomorrow may bring, enter in while the door is still open. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)
If you are tempted by sin, overcome by lust or even trapped in a lifestyle of ungodly living, enter in for the Lord, who is able to keep you from falling is also able to present you faultless before His Father. (Jude 1:24)
Today the Lord is saying, “I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet when you keep my word and not deny my name, I will keep (sustain) you.” (Revelation 3:8)
The door is still open. Enter in for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not wait, for there will come a day when the door will be closed. There will come a day when some will call upon the Lord, saying, “Lord, Lord, open to us!” and He will answer, “I do not know you.” (See Matthew 25:11-12)
Vandag se Bemoediging
By Jesus is die Deur Altyd oop !!
Toe ons jonk was, was daar geen slot aan die hek nie, geen veiligheidshek by die voordeur nie en dikwels het die voordeur wyd oopgestaan. Baie keer het mense geklop, en dan sou ons skree: “Kom in, die deur is oop!” Ongelukkig het dinge verander. Misdaad dwing ons nou om die hek gesluit te hou, veiligheidshekke te hê en alle deure te sluit.
Maar Goddank, daar is nog ‘n oop deur. Jesus het gesê: “Ek is die deur: as iemand deur My ingaan, sal hy gered word.” (Johannes 10:9)
Die deur na verlossing, Jesus Christus, is steeds oop. As jy nog nie ingegaan het nie, deur God se gawe van verlossing deur Jesus Christus te aanvaar, deur jou sonde te bely, en Jesus Christus toe te laat om as Koning in jou lewe te heers nie, doen dit nou, terwyl die deur nog oop is. “Want elkeen wat die Naam van die Here aanroep, sal gered word.” (Romeine 10:13)
As jy voel dat die lewe jou van alle kante af druk en jy weet nie waar om te draai nie, gaan in, want die deur is nog oop. “In alles word ons verdruk, maar ons is nie terneergedruk nie; ons is oor raad verleë, maar nie radeloos nie; ons word vervolg, maar nie deur God verlaat nie, op die grond neergegooi, maar nie vernietig nie. Die sterwe van Jesus dra ons altyd saam in ons liggaam, sodat ook die lewe van Jesus sigbaar kan word in ons liggaam.” (2 Korinthiërs 4:8-10)
As jy moeg voel en rus nodig het, gaan in terwyl die deur nog oop is. Jesus het gesê: “Kom na My toe, almal wat vermoeid en belas is, en Ek sal julle rus gee.” (Matteus 11:28)
As jy angstig voel of vrees wat môre kan bring, gaan in terwyl die deur nog oop is. “Wees oor niks besorg nie, maar laat julle begeertes in alles deur gebed en smeking met danksegging bekend word by God. En die vrede van God, wat alle verstand te bowe gaan, sal julle harte en julle sinne bewaar in Christus Jesus.” (Filippense 4:6-7)
As jy deur sonde versoek word, oorweldig word deur wellus of selfs vasgevang is in ‘n goddelose leefstyl, gaan in terwyl die deur nog oop is. Die Here, wat magtig is om julle van struikeling te bewaar kan jul steeds onbevlek en met vreugde Sy heerlikheid laat aanskou (Judas 1:24)
Vandag sê die Here: “Kyk, Ek het voor jou ‘n geopende deur gegee, en niemand kan dit sluit nie, want jy het min krag en jy het my woord bewaar en my Naam nie verloën nie.” (Openbaring 3:8)
Die deur staan nog oop. Gaan in want die koms van die Here is op hande. Moenie wag nie, want daar sal ‘n dag kom wanneer die deur gesluit sal wees. Daar sal ‘n dag kom wanneer sommige die Here sal aanroep en sê: “Here, Here, maak vir ons oop!” en Hy sal antwoord: “Voorwaar ek sê vir julle, ek ken julle nie.” (Sien Mattheus 25; 11-12)
The Collectors of Manna – Women of the Word // Gaarders van Manna – Vroue van die woord
Dilize Light has Managed a TruLight Ladies Group on Telegram for the Past 6 Years and from Today . she will be Sharing her Manna with the Ladies in The TruLight Daily Manna Platform . Dilize is the only Daughter of Pastor Dirk and has been part of the Ministry since the age of 11 . Dilize is also the Radio Host for the Popular TruLight Top 10 that airs on TruLight Radio XM saturdays at 17h00′
Dilize Light bestuur die afgelope 6 jaar ‘n TruLight Damesgroep op Telegram en van vandag af sal sy haar Manna met die Dames deel op die TruLight Daaglikse Manna-platform. Dilize is die enigste dogter van Pastoor Dirk en is deel van die bediening sedert die ouderdom van 11. Dilize is ook die radio-aanbieder vir die gewilde TruLight Top 10 wat Saterdae om 17:00 op TruLight Radio XM uitgesaai word.
Oorvloedig Geseënd:
Mens kry mos bufferplakkers op motors. Nou party is negatief, ander baie slim, maar nog ander regtig onsmaaklik en afbrekend. Maar een bufferplakker wat ek onlangs gesien het, het my hart aangeraak en my laat nadink oor hoe ek lewe. Dit het eenvoudig gesê: Te geseënd om te kla.
Ek moet bely dat ek skuldig gevoel het toe ek hierdie woorde gelees het. Te dikwels betrap ek myself dat ek kla oor oomblikke in my lewe wanneer dinge nie gaan soos wat ek graag wil hê nie, in plaas van te fokus op al die wonderlike gawes wat my Hemelse Vader tog oor my uitgestort het. Toe ek daardie eenvoudige boodskap gelees het, het ek my voorgeneem om myself te dissiplineer en aktief en doelbewus op dankbaarheid te fokus, want die Here was vir my goed, baie meer as wat ek ooit kon verdien.
Psalm 107 is ń lied wat ondankbaarheid wil regstel. Die psalmdigter rig ń pleidooi aan harte wat koud en ondankbaar geword het en hy herhaal dit vier keer. “Hulle moet die Here loof vir sy troue liefde, vir sy wonderdade wat Hy aan mense doen ( Ps 107:8,15,21,31 ). Ja, selfs wanneer ons die slegte tye beleef, het ons nogtans baie om voor dankbaar te wees. Mag ons leer om God altyd vir sy goedheid teenoor ons, te dank !
Ons het nie meer nodig om voor dankbaar te wees nie, ons het net nodig om meer dankbaar te wees !
Abundantly Blessed:
You get bumper stickers on cars. Some are negative, some are very clever, and some are really unsavory and demeaning. But one bumper sticker I saw recently touched my heart and made me think about how I live. It simply said: Too Blessed to Complain.
I must confess that I felt guilty when I read these words. Too often I find myself complaining about moments in my life when things are not going the way I would like them to, instead of focusing on all the wonderful gifts my Heavenly Father has showered upon me. When I read that simple message, I resolved to discipline myself and actively and intentionally focus on gratitude, because the Lord has been good to me, far more than I could ever deserve.
Psalm 107 is a song that seeks to correct ingratitude. The psalmist makes a plea to hearts that have become cold and ungrateful, and he repeats it four times. “Let them praise the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to the children of men (Ps 107:8,15,21,31). Yes, even when we are going through bad times, we still have much to be thankful for. May we learn to always thank God for his goodness to us!
We don’t need to be thankful anymore, we just need to be more thankful!
TruLight Ministries Daily Entertainment
TruLight TV – Popcorn & Movie Time – The Bible Collection: Jeremiah
The film depicts Jeremiah’s journey as a young man chosen by God to deliver a message of repentance to the people of the Kingdom of Judah. Despite facing persecution and rejection from Judean laymen and leaders, Jeremiah remains faithful to his mission, warning of impending disaster if the people do not turn away from their wickedness. Throughout the film, Jeremiah’s faith and courage inspire others to join him in his mission, and his prophetic warnings ultimately prove to be true as Judah falls to the Babylonian Empire. Despite the tragedy that befalls his people, Jeremiah remains steadfast in his faith and trust in God. The film explores themes of faith, obedience, and perseverance in the face of adversity, and highlights the importance of speaking truth to power, even when it is unpopular or dangerous to do so.
Today on TruLight Radio XM
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6:00 Wake up with the Lord
8:15 Principals of Living
9:15 Hope of the Heart
10:15 Dacus Report
11:15 Growing Hope
12:15 Unshackled
13:15 Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram
14:00 Knowing Jesus Christ
15:15 Live in the Light
16:15 Renewing my Mind
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18:00 In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley
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21:30 Good Old Country Gospel
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