O how powerful is the precious "Word of God!" It is the substance of our strength, the hope of our eternal life and so much more. We read it, devour it, and live by this awesome blessing from our God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Psa 127:3-4 "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth."

Mrk 10:14-6 "But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them."

"And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing." Luke 2:46-48

While Jesus was teaching in the temple, the religious leaders interrupted Him by bringing a woman caught in adultery, asking Jesus what Moses would do. But Jesus turned this humiliating incident around, not condemning her, but giving the woman the opportunity to be saved, and to start a new life with Jesus.

We, the church, stands together creating a unit of faith! When we stand together many times in the Bible, this unit moves God's hand. There is spiritual power when a "unit of faith" prays as a unit to our Lord.

How precious the scene of the Cross! There Jesus set mankind free if we will believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and follow faithfully after Him. "A rugged wood, a heavy price, love's sacrifice, a saving slice. For sins of man, a crown of thorns, upon the cross, hope is born."

We are told all that His Beloved has done to make this vineyard beautiful, but alas it as given forth wild grapes. Have you ever felt you have worked hard, been faithful, and yet 'hard things' seem to come your way? I think the point of this passage scripture is: They cared more for the earthy benefits than the spiritual benefits.

James 4:6-8 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

As we hear the account of the Hebrew children in the fire in this sermon, "Four men in the fire:" they would not bow to their circumstances. But they remained faithful as the world heated up the fire against them. This is the works of darkness to harass the believer. God is checking the hearts of His people as the day approaches. He is Coming!

Hell is enlarging itself. Our world is filled with hate, division, unrest, anarchy and just plain lack of peace. But then we read in Holy Scripture, Eph 2:14; "He is our peace." speaking of Jesus. For Jesus said in John 14:27 "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." So as hell rages, and is enlarged, His peace remains.