" Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 

Matthew 28:20

"End of the age"

• The 'end of the age' is a span of time like an era which can be considered a span of life as well. Therefore a person has an end to their current 'age' or era of their human lives. 

• The intention of much of the Lords teaching is 'Eternal Life', however; it is also recorded many of the Lords disciples themselves physically died.

So it is safe to conclude that it is possible to physically die yet still obtain eternal life with God. For it is written that even the disciples themselves still are the foundations of the Lord's Jesus Christ Church (Revelation 21:14), therefore; live eternally with him in heaven. Though the Lord himself is still everyone foundation, solid rock (Matthew 7: 24-25).

• It is a beautiful thought to see one self be gone with God still with their own bodies like Enoch (Genesis 5:24). Or to be carried off with wind in a chariot of fire like Elijah (2 Kings 2:11) or like the Master himself Lord Jesus Christ to ascend up to heaven with his own human flesh  (Luke 24:50). Be that as it may it still good to guard ones heart and have the mind governed by scriptures for they are full of spirit and life (Romans 8:6 and John 6:63 ). Therefore, to be prepared for whatever scenario one faces always remember the Lord is still with the person as it is written he will NEVER leave the person even to the 'end of the age'.

• And whenever it is the time to enter into eternal life and of gold city and  its pearl gates God is waiting with loving arms anticipating our arrival to worship him and be happy to live with him forever (Revelation 21:21, John 4:23 and John14:2). 

Author: 

Caron Gonzalez

OCTOBER 2020

"Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary."   

 Psalms 96:6

JUNE 2020

"This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name..." 

Matthew 6:9

   While Jesus was on earth, He honored his father in everything he did and said. He is the perfect example we should all follow when it comes to honoring our parents. He even taught us how to pray to our heavenly Father. God is the creator and Father of each one of us and loves us so much. I would like to honor our Lord God with the words Jesus spoke, on this month of June as we celebrate Fathers Day. The Lord's Prayer. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Author:

Alicia Gonzalez

"Honor thy father and mother".

  Exodus 20:12

    In memory of my loving mother, who passed away in 2018, I will share a poem I wrote for her as a teenager many decades ago. 

For you are My Mother

• For you are my mother and there is no other like you, but this is not the only reason I love you like I do.
• I love you for your tender smiles that no other can match for a million miles.
• I love you for your understanding and your love for everything.
• I love you for how you are always there when you are needed and how you share with everyone,
• even though you get cheated.
• It's how you talk and listen and you don't get mad not for the worst reason.
• There are just so many reasons I cannot say. 
• I only hope I can be as good a mom as you someday. I love you mom.

Composed and Written by 

Alicia Gonzalez

     When we are young much of God's love is incomprehensible to us. But when we become mothers we begin to understand the unconditional love that God has for us. As God has shown in John 3:16. He sacrificed his son for us. Could you sacrifice your child to save someone else? Mothers are gifts from God and we must respect them as the Lord commands. "Honor thy father and mother". Exodus 20:12. "Strength and dignity are her clothing and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is in her tongue." Proverbs 31: 25-30. Enjoy your mom while you can. I miss you mom!

Author:

Alicia Gonzalez

"...be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand...”

  Ephesians 6:10-11

    In Ephesians chapter 6 we learn that satan is a liar and enjoys in tricking us into doing bad things and hurting God. Satan is behind every lie and bad choices people make. Although we don't see the evil one , we do see the hurt he causes all around us. Satan thinks he has power, but God"s power is stronger. God made an armor for us to wear to stand against his ‘wiles’. Apostle Paul calls it the armor of God. We are covered and ptotected by this armor as soldiers for Christ in the battle for our souls and against evil to cast out any dark warfare or forces.

     First, the belt of truth . It's important to always say the truth. Satan is a master at telling lies and a prince of the air. But God's truth protects us. 

     Second, the breast plate of righteousness. Satan wants to control us. Jesus died for our sins and therefore we are covered with God's forgiveness. 

     Third, the shoes of peace. Satan inflicts worries on our minds. He wants us worry and slip and fall and give up. But Jesus teaches us to stand solid in His word. We are in solid ground with Jesus' love. 

     Fourth, the shield of faith. This is given so we can defend ourselves against satan's arrows of fear and worry. Faith protects us against any arrow satan shoots our way. Jesus is the great champion and will destroy any weapon satan uses against us. 

     Fifth, the helmet of salvation is to protect our minds of satan whispers of lies. He tells us we are not good enough and that we have too many sins and we cannot be saved. But we must rebuke satan and know that we are saved if we choose Jesus. He has already won the battle and paid for our sins. 

      Sixth, is the sword of the Spirit. This weapon is the word of God. Satan cannot fight against this weapon. We learn to fight by reading the word of God, applying it and worshiping God.  Satan's weak strength is no match against the perfect power of God's word. 

     So as we put on the full armor of God, we put on Jesus in our hearts and minds. Through Jesus the battle has been won when He rose from the dead. Always pray and thank God for the gift of Jesus and always put on the full armor of God. Amen!

                                        Author: Alicia Gonzalez