Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
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Isaiah 40:28‭-‬31 NLT

As a young man I worked for my Grandfather's bus service while attending college. Every morning as I retrieved the vehicle keys I would find my Grandpa in the kitchen standing near the coffee pot with a cigarette in his hand and a cup already poured.
\\nThe nicotine smell mixed with the aroma of the grinds was smothering to say the least yet day after day I would find him standing there inhaling the fumes and consuming the hot brew. I was at the time twenty five but every since I could remember my Grandfather Smoked cigarettes and had a cup of Java available day or night. When asking him the importance or significance of his daily he simply replied with a shrug and said " Can't really say" "Guess this is all I know" "They say can't teach a old dog new tricks" Out spiritual journey assures us we will be tried by the tempter..... And if you been thru a trail you learn his tactics are vile and underhanded. In our long suffering thru we must recognize that although the snares and fiery darts my by coming from all directions, the tricks used to bind us up has never changed. John 10 v 10
\\nsays that the enemy roams earth seeking to achieve three things - NIV "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy" From the time of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness to present day the plan has not changed. None of us will be susceptible from satan however the word of God equipps us to not only recognize his tactics, but also combat it.
\\nThe Bible (Our Weapon) has never suggested to me to go to the gym and lift weights, but has quit often instructed me to strengthen my mind and my spirit so that I may be prepared for the attacks of this world. Some might say we'll how do we continue to fall for the same old tricks but the Word of God says that We shall fall short of the glory
\\n (Romans 3:23) There is no grey areas to His Word and it definitely does not come back void yet still be encouraged Saints for the word also states that even though the thief comes... so does God who gives eternal life -
\\n"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 NIV\\n

He is the "Treat" for every "Trick" we overcome in our lives so know the battle is already won - nothing can take the joy The Lord provides for us because no matter where you were in sin, once you accepted the Savior you were made new! Men and Woman of God walk in your renewed purpose and always be mindful of that old dog - and his same tricks

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Our heart posture matters to our Father God... 
In our different journey's with God (whether new or old in our walk) we can miss and/or lose sight to the fact that God checks on and cares about the postures of our hearts. When walking in the purpose and plan (Jeremiah 29:11 ERV) that our Father God has for each of our lives sometimes there may be delay
(Habakkuk 2:3) or unease in our journey. I want to encourage you today to set some alone yet quiet time for our Father God constantly building and/or strengthening that personal relationship, invite the Lord to check your attitude and posture of your heart. Let your minds and thoughts stay on Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:5) (not on doubt, fear, them, him, her, nor lack). Ask our Father God to align your heart with the will that he has for you. Surrender. Repent. Submit to counsel and obey. If it seems you are out of alignment in your personal or servant walk, humble yourself before Him and He will lift you up in due time. I pray that this post has helps in your journey's. #2GodBTheGlory 

Growing up my Father was incarcerated the majority of my childhood and adolesence so I do not have fond "Son and Dad" Memories like being in the yard tossing the basketball or football, But as I mature and continue to grow in spirit I think of all the times my Father God played catch with me throughout my life. He Threw favor my way in periless situations, He tossed Grace and Mercy my direction while I chose to walk in the world....... constantly passing my the ball even when I did not want it in my hand - batting it down, letting it fall, yet still He picked it back up like a father does encouraging me to try again - Saying with kindness to me, "Son, Just hold on to the ball" Whatever the reason you are refusing to catch the knowledge, wisdom and even the warning from God Team OGS comes to stand in agreement with you that you shall seek a straight way path to Father's Love and Guidance - Even in correction. Accountability is key..... Acceptance (of His will) is mandatory. Together, let us pray ye one another that with open arms we shall continue to trust,believe, and with faith catch everything God throws our way... and
​DON'T DROP THE BALL!

​6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

In this day and time it can be so disheartening to bear witness to the separation and lack of love shown amongst the living, yet at the passing or the loss of a relative or loved one we shower them with thoughtful and expressive kind words for someone else's ears to hear and of course there is nothing wrong with displaying our compassionate and sympathetic nature... what is wrong is our timing. As I prayed and meditated asking God to heal us from this He brought a familiar passage to my recollection, One of the few places in the bible that naysayers and those of unbelief depict Jesus as cold and of no care and thoughtfulness with his wording when once again the Messiah was speaking a parable to us... but today I speak it plain..... LOVE EVERYONE ALIVE! for we can bring no one to his Grace, Mercy, and Salvation walking in "Spiritual Death" And even in the physical, although you may mourn... REJOICE! Because to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord if You have chosen to live in HIS will and walk in HIS ways. The Good Works do not stop for death is promised..... we must press our way and direct our love to every sheep who needs to be directed towards the path that leads back to "The Good Shepherd" Christ Jesus our savior, for We have placed our hand on the Gospel  as Ambassadors.....
Whether you accept it..... Or Not

Below is a interesting read which dives further with question and answer to the scriptures both found In Matthew and Luke. I hope you enjoy, God Bless and Love on everybody you can in this hour so you never have to assume they know it! #TeamOGS


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What did Jesus mean when He said "Let the dead bury the dead" (Luke 9:60)?

Jesus said, “Let the dead bury the dead,” in response to a disciple who wanted to spend time at home before committing himself to the Lord. Jesus said, “‘Follow me.’ But the man replied, ‘Lord, first let me go and bury my father.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God’” (Luke 9:59–60). This man may have wanted to fulfill the oldest son’s duty to bury the father, to be near the father in order to obtain an inheritance, or to remain near the body of his father for up to one year to rebury the bones, a practice of some Jews at the time. In any event, Jesus’ answer makes clear that this request would have involved putting tradition or the disciple’s own desires ahead of serving Jesus.

But who are “the dead” whom Jesus referred to as being the ones to bury their own dead? The word dead is used in this passage in two different senses. It is apparently a paradox and is used very effectively. The Jews used the word dead often to express indifference toward a thing or to express that something has no influence over us. To be dead to the law (Romans 7:4), to be dead to sin (Romans 6:11), means that the law and sin have no influence or control over us. We are free from them and act as though they are not.

So people of the world are dead to Christ. They do not see His beauty, nor do they hear His voice or desire to follow Him. Only His “sheep” will do those things (John 10:27). The people of the world are those whom the Savior describes here as the (spiritually) dead who should bury the (physically) dead. Let people, He says, who are not interested in My work, and who are “dead in sin” (Ephesians 2:1), take care of the dead. Your duty is now to follow Me.

While Scripture, and Jesus, are clear that we are to honor our parents (Ephesians 6:2), we have to understand that Jesus is to come first, and this would have been especially so in this instance, that is, with a direct command from the Lord. Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Matthew recognized the Lord and followed Him at once (Matthew 4:18–22; 9:9). The thing to which the man who wanted to bury his father was called was of more importance than any earthly consideration, and, for that time, Christ chose to require of the man a very extraordinary sacrifice to show his sincere attachment to Him.

As regards the people of the world, nothing is more important than responding to the gospel. This requires that the gospel be preached (Romans 10:14), so once we make the decision to follow Jesus and preach His good news, we must deny dead, worldly pursuits and comforts, and do the Lord’s work. Jesus wants followers, not professors, and those who are spiritually alive will be instruments in the Lord’s hands to call others to new life in Christ.

Before God justified you, you were helpless, ungodly, and God’s enemy. In that state, Jesus died for you. Paul says “If, when we were at our worst, we were put on friendly terms with God by the sacrificial death of his Son, now that we’re at our best, just think of how our lives will expand and deepen by means of his resurrection life!”
Is it presumptuous to fully know you are saved? Absolutely not! It is written throughout the Scripture that God wants you to have the assurance of knowing you are saved so that not only can you be secured in your salvation but assured.
The problem is knowing a point of reference. If someone asks you, “How do you know you’re saved?” Many do not know how to answer. They say things like “I feel His presence.” “I feel the Holy Spirit bearing fruit.” “Things are great.” But what happens if things are not so great? What happens during seasons that you see no fruit? Seasons in which you do not feel His presence. Those seasons may take you to dark places. You may blame God and distance from Him when the point of reference is yourself based on how well you’re doing. This is a terrible point of reference. Yes, God’s work in your life is confirmation of salvation. However, He never intends for salvation to be based on your performance.
Your assurance and security are based on God’s ability to make and keep a promise. God says that when you trust in Jesus, He will save you. We know we are saved because God made a promise. You are secured in Jesus Christ because of the power of God, not your standard of holiness. And you are assured of your salvation because of the promise of God, not because of your performance.
You may be wondering if good works are important. What about holiness and obedience? What about the things God asks us to do? Yes, they are critical, but they do not earn your salvation. Good works flow in gratitude and obedience out of your justification. That’s how you become more like Jesus. A Christian should not be foolish and willfully sin. You cannot abuse of God’s grace without consequence. Paul says you are God’s workmanship, created in Christ for good works so that you would walk in them. Grace is the seed of spiritual growth.
God does not want you to live with fear, doubt, or insecurity. All that needs to be accomplished has already been done in Jesus Christ. When He said on the cross, “It is finished,” He meant it. If you slip, He’s got you. He will hold you. You can be assured and secured in that. That’s the way He wants His children to live. It’s a gift of God’s grace.

Greetings Saints....... I come bearing the love of Jesus Christ to each and every one. Many times like others I have pondered am I truly walking into my called exsistance? Am I being the best me that I can be? Well the truth is I was born at my best even when I've lived in my worst. We must remind ourselves that perfection is not the goal we seek.... but to live everyday knowing that I am anointed and appointed by "The Best" and as long as I am in His will, The best is always in front of me. and in front of you too! So stay encouraged faithful servants and know that it is not about the best we can become ourself but about the best road we follow.... which leads to God's glory which the world can't give us ..... and the world can't take away! Peace and Blessings from ON GOD'S SIDE MINISTRY