Who is Jesus? You REALLY want to KNOW???!!!

I have to share this!
You have to hear this!
You are really down and out
if this don't make you want to shout
Now listen to the man...

Transcript (approximate!) follows below the video
(and when you are through check out Steve Harvey's
introduction to The Lord Jesus Christ just below this!!!)

That's My King
by Dr. S.M. Lockridge



The Bible says My King.
He's the King of the Jews.
He's the King of Israel.
He's the King of righteousness.
He's the King of the ages.
He's the King of Heaven.
He's the King of glory.
He's the King of kings and He is the Lord of lords.
Now that's my King.

David said the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament show His handiwork.
My King is the only one whom there are no means of measure can define His limitless love.
No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shore of supplies.
No barriers can hinder Him from pouring out His blessing.
Well, well, He's enduringly strong.
He's entirely sincere.
He's eternally steadfast.
He's immortally graceful.
He's imperially powerful.
He's impartially merciful.
That's my King.

He's God's Son.
He's the sinner's saviour.
He's the centrepiece of civilization.
He stands alone in Himself.
He's august.
He's unique.
He's unparalleled.
He's unprecedented.
He's supreme.
He's pre-eminent.
Well, He's the loftiest idea in literature.
He's the highest personality in philosophy.
He's the supreme problem in high criticism.
He's the fundamental doctrine of proved theology.
He's the carnal necessity of spiritual religion.
That's my King.

He's the miracle of the age.
He's the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him.
Well, He's the only one able to supply all of our needs simultaneously.
He supplies strength for the weak.
He's available for the tempted and the tried.
He sympathizes and He saves.
He's strong God and He guides.
He heals the sick.
He cleanses the lepers.
He forgives sinners.
He discharged debtors.
He delivers the captives.
He defends the feeble.
He blesses the young.
He serves the unfortunate.
He regards the aged.
He rewards the diligent and He beautifies the meek.
Do you know Him?
Well, my King is the key of knowledge.

He's the wellspring of wisdom.
He's the doorway of deliverance.
He's the pathway of peace.
He's the roadway of righteousness.
He's the highway of holiness.
He's the gateway of glory.
He's the master of the mighty.
He's the captain of the conquerors.
He's the head of the heroes.
He's the leader of the legislatures.
He's the overseer of the overcomers.
He's the governor of governors.
He's the prince of princes.
He's the King of kings and He's the Lord of lords.
That's my King.

Yeah.
Yeah.
That's my King.

My King, yeah.
His office is manifold.
His promise is sure.
His light is matchless.
His goodness is limitless.
His mercy is everlasting.
His love never changes.
His Word is enough.
His grace is sufficient.
His reign is righteous.
His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
Well.
I wish I could describe Him to you, but He's indescribable.
He's indescribable.
Yes.
He's incomprehensible.
He's invincible.
He's irresistible.
I'm coming to tell you, the heavens of heavens cannot contain Him, let alone a man explaining Him.
You can't get Him out of your mind.
You can't get Him off of your hands.
You can't outlive Him and you can't live without Him.
Well, Pharisees couldn't stand Him, but they found out they couldn't stop Him.
Pilot couldn't find any fault in Him.
The witnesses couldn't get their testimonies to agree.
Herod couldn't kill Him.
Death couldn't handle Him and the grave couldn't hold Him.
That's my King.

Yeah.
He always has been and He always will be.
I'm talking about He had no predecessor and He'll have no successor.
There was nobody before Him and there'll be nobody after Him.
You can't impeach Him and He's not going to resign.
That's my King!

That's my King!
Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory.
Well, all the power belongs to my King.
We're around here talking about black power and white power and green power, but it's God's power.
Thine is the power.
Yeah.
And the glory.
We try to get prestige and honour and glory for ourselves, but the glory is all His.
Yes.
Thine is the Kingdom and the power and glory, forever and ever and ever and ever.
How long is that?
And ever and ever and ever and ever.
And when you get through with all of the forevers, then, Amen.

Introduction to Jesus Christ by Steve Harvey

Sorry is not a bad word!

Back in the mid 70's we were just 'new' and 'young' Christians caught up in the wonder of it all.

We tried to track every major event or gospel meeting, and it was on one such occasion that another brother (and newer Christian by about 6 months!) and I, drove in his car to a rally on the East Coast (of Guyana that is!)

I do not remember the name of the preacher but I remember he was a visiting 'big one' from the Assemblies of God, USA. His preaching was typical of many of that denomination...dynamic, humorous at times, very engaging and anointed by the Holy Ghost! (Yeah! Yeah! I am biased for the Holy Ghost!)

I do not remember the title or text of his message, (hey it was a looong time ago!) but I remember it being based on Joseph, and his eventual rise to fame. At the peak of Joseph's life, when he was promoted to prime minister of Egypt, the preacher had the whole audience chuckling at the word picture he painted, in imagining Joseph driving his chariot up to Potiphar's house, and then stopping just to see Potiphar bow before his former slave!

Then it was time for prayer and altar call. Somewhere during that praying session the preacher took the microphone and asked for all to listen. First he apologized for poking fun at Potiphar and saying that Joseph deliberately rode over to make Potiphar bow. His explanation? Joseph was a true prophetic type of Jesus, and it was evident that the Lord Jesus would not have gone out of his way to demean anyone deliberately. The preacher apologized sincerely for the joke that unwittingly destroyed the type.

Needless to say we were impressed at this confession and apology. I doubt whether anyone would have noticed anything odd if he had not brought it up. I believe the Holy Ghost brought it home to him and he could no longer ignore it and still have a free conscience! I really wish I could have remembered his name to give him credit.

As we were returning home my thoughts were suddenly interrupted by my friend…'why would a great man like that apologize for such a simple trivial thing?' …something like that. Without much hesitation I responded 'It is the fact that he apologized that makes him great!'

At a later recap of the incident someone (A pastor I believe) commented on the answer and said that it was an answer from wisdom beyond my years! (Go figure!)

However what is significant is that there are so few of God's people who really know when to say sorry and apologize. Why do we think an apology makes us look weak and inferior? Since an apology comes so hard to many, may it not be an indication of character and integrity when a person, on realizing their mistake, quickly apologizes and take steps to right the wrong?!? I am not talking about those weak, doormat type personalities who are always so afraid of offending, that they are constantly saying they are sorry, even when it is really not necessary!

How many relationships have not been destroyed because a proud stubborn fool fails to give a proper apology for his pigheadedness.

How many times God's servants are reluctant to admit that they may have been wrong because it will make them look less than the superstar they make themselves out to be?! 
If only we had an inkling of what people say about us out of our presence…it may quickly make us revise our own superior opinion of ourselves and submit to the dealings of the Spirit of God in our lives…if we are genuine men of God that is. How many times have we not put the brakes on the Lord because we cannot accept that we are not a superior species compared to our congregation.

It was rather funny to hear someone once commenting about us…in frustration I guess! "You Ramlalls are so quick to say you 're sorry!" Well...I would hope we still do!!! I guess being quick to say "I'm Sorry!" sort of took the wind out of their sails, and put a quick end to the beginnings of a prolonged stand off!

In looking back how I wish a few pastors I knew had the guts and courage to acknowledge their wrong and say I'm sorry…What a different ending there might have been to so many lives…

But that is another story...and another day

God bless you as you continue to stumble on His path on to glory and may you always remember that it takes some strength but it builds character to be genuinely sorry for slight mistakes as well as huge ones and to take steps to rectify them.

Again God Bless You!

gather ye together first the tares

(Mat 13:30) Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.

Ever wondered why, in the parable, the Lord said 'gather ye together first the tares' ?

This is where some knowledge of Bible times and customs come in handy. It is also where a little serious study yields the fruit and desired result of the Lord!

According to research the tares (weeds) is of a form known as darnel which resembles wheat in all of its early stages so as to make it difficult to distinguish from the genuine plant. However as it reaches maturity the grain produced is black and so is distinguished from the true grain of wheat. It is also said to be lighter than the regular grain so that as the fruit in both mature the heavier wheat will bend while the lighter weed stand out proudly above the wheat making it easier to identify and remove

With this knowledge the parable takes on more significance! It is generally difficult to identify counterfeit Christianity until the fruit is produced…you know…by their fruits you shall know them?!... Just as the darnel with its color and weight results in its identification so the false Christian's true colors and personality are exhibited as they go on display!

I see here a picture of fruitful saints of God bowed in humility and submission quietly producing for the Lord, while the proud and loud counterfeit stands out in an obnoxious display of self! The darnel is also said to be poisonous resulting in dizziness, convulsions vomiting and even death.

How often have we not been fooled by a persons flair and flamboyance as they subtly present a 'gospel' that ultimately glorifies not the CHRIST but the person. How many of supposedly genuine 'God's servants' ultimately reveal themselves by their fruit. I cannot help but speculate about what would have been the opinion of the apostle Paul if he was alive on earth today! I doubt he would have subscribed to being a superstar because he would have been too busy proclaiming Jesus rather than himself! I really cannot see the apostle Paul or any other of the apostles for that matter selling tickets for you to go and hear them speak! It's is hard for me to visualize these giants of old living it up in lifestyles of the rich and the famous on monies begged, cajoled and manipulated out of poor little old ladies and others who are struggling to survive… all in the name of Jesus. Yeah these 'darnel' stand out tall and proud above the humble saints of God and, in order to fuel their jets and warm their swimming pools, think nothing of threatening the saints with curses and doom unless they empty their pockets.

Beloved the Lord has made it very easy for us to detect the false…May He also help us to remain humble in His presence and quietly produce fruit to His honor and glory…!