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DO YOU HAVE HOPE? ONLY THROUGH JESUS CHRIST WE HAVE HOPE FOREVER! “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul…where a forerunner has entered in our behalf, Jesus, who has become a high priest…forever.” (Heb 6:19,20) No “Real Hope” Without God. ~ ????? True hope, as spoken of in the Bible, is superior to mere desire, which may have no foundation or prospect of fulfillment. It is also better than mere expectation, because that which is expected is not always desirable. The Bible shows that the people of the world in general have no real, solidly based hope; mankind is going into death, and without knowledge of a provision from a higher source there is no hope in what lies ahead. Solomon expressed the futility of man’s situation without God’s intervention as “the greatest vanity! . . . Everything is vanity.” (Ec 12:8; 9:2, 3) The Source of Hope. Jehovah God is the Source of true hope and the One able to fulfill all his promises and the hopes of those trusting in him. It is through his undeserved kindness that he has given mankind “comfort and good hope.” (2Th 2:16) jw.org
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“The ways of Jehovah are upright, and the righteous are the ones who will walk in them.”—HOSEA 14:9. - Bible Speaks - Hosea 14:9New English Translation (NET Bible) Concluding Exhortation 9 Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the Lord are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious stumble. New English Translation (NET) NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com All rights reserved.
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There is Only One Safe Place, are You in His Refuge? "In Jehovah I have taken refuge. So how can you say to me:Flee like a bird to your mountain!"Ö (Ps.11:1) - Bible Speaks ????? Psalm 11:1 Expanded Bible (EXB) Trust in the Lord For the director of music. Of David. 11 I ·trust in the Lord for protection [find refuge in the Lord].     So why do you say to me,     “·Fly [L?Flee] like a bird to your mountain. Expanded Bible (EXB) The Expanded Bible, Copyright © 2011 Thomas Nelson Inc. All rights reserved.
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Psalm 37:9 New King James Version (NKJV) 9 For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the Lord, They shall inherit the earth. New King James Version (NKJV) Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Tap on Video Link mp4 ________????? 994627E5-DB18-49F0-B63C-197F5C37009D.mp4
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You Know “the Way!” - Walk in it With “No Fear!” ~ ????? Trust in Jehovah with all our heart, other concerns and affections will undermine our loyalty to the true God. Selfish desires are like land mines hidden under the road we walk on. Even though we may have remained faithful to Jehovah under trying circumstances, we can fall victim to satanic traps or snares. How vital it is that we cultivate heartfelt loyalty to Jehovah now, before tests or temptations come upon us! “More than all else that is to be guarded,” says the Bible, “safeguard your heart.” (Prov. 4:23) - Bible Speaks ????? Proverbs 4:23New King James Version (NKJV) 23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. New King James Version (NKJV) Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. IrelandÂ’s landscapes, like its people, adapt well, and are constantly being reinvented as another time, another place. In ancient times IrelandÂ’s stories were told by saints and scholars, who left a rich legacy of myths and mysteries; in recent times, filmmakers and digital storytellers have used the islandÂ’s dramatic landscapes and dreamscapes to forge new narratives that now attract travelers from far and wide.” Photo by @jeffmauritzen.
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Musical Greetings from Africa ~ ???????
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Are You Among Those Loved by God? ~ ????? “He that has my commandments and observes them, that one is he who loves me. In turn he that loves me will be loved by my Father."—(JOHN 14:21) - Bible Speaks John 14:21 Young's Literal Translation (YLT) 21 he who is having my commands, and is keeping them, that one it is who is loving me, and he who is loving me shall be loved by my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.' Young's Literal Translation (YLT) by Public Domain
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A BANK HAS INTEREST ALL OVER THE WORLD! ~ A SHORT STORY........AN ILLUSTRATION.... ????? A man has many business and other interests. The most important is a very large bank. This bank has interest in peoples all over planet earth. ????? This man has one son, a special son. This special son has been put to the test by the owner in every imaginable way. The son has passed every test put before him. ????? Therefore, the owner has put this special son in charge of all affairs relating to this big bank. ????? This son is a humble person, and never claims to be something he is not. When asked, he always gives credit for everything to his father. He never claims to be the "owner" of the bank, and says to everyone who asks...."I am here at this bank to do the will of my father, who sent me here." Further, being the humble person that he is, when asked, he quotes the instructions given to him from his father. He talks to his father constantly, and listens to him closely. ????? Given a choice.....does this "bank" sound like something you would like to know about, and be able to choose for yourself whether or not you wish to be a part of it? ????? This "short story" is simply an illustration......Sometimes the best "teacher' is just a simple illustration.     Can you understand this illustration? - Contributed Bible Speaks  ~ Gold ??? it is!Â
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Clothing and Appearance of John the Baptist - ????? (Matthew 3: 4) But this same John had his clothes of camel hair, and a leather belt around the loins; their food was also insect locusts and wild honey. John wore a garment woven with camel hair and cinched at the waist with a belt or leather band that could be used to carry small objects. The prophet Elijah used a similar garment (2Ki 1: 8.) The camel hair fabrics were rough and were generally worn by poor people. Rich people, on the other hand, wore linen or silk clothes (Mt 11: 7-9). John might never have had his hair cut because he was a Nazarite by birth. It is possible that, by their dress and appearance, people would immediately realize that he led a simple life and completely dedicated to doing the will of God.
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“This is the heritage of JehovahÂ’s servants.”—ISAIAH 54:17, Byington. ????? Satan has tried to destroy the Bible, prevent people from knowing JehovahÂ’s name, and hide the truth. But Satan has failed Jehovah has made sure that we can know the truth today. And he keeps helping us to learn more about the truth. (2 John 1, 2) This is what we learn from Proverbs 4:18, which says: “The path of the righteous ones is like the bright light that is getting lighter and lighter until the day is firmly established.” Jesus said in a prayer to God: “Your word is truth.” (John 17:17) The Bible has “the truth of the good news,” which is all the facts that we believe as Christians. (Galatians 2:14) What are some of these facts? The truth about JehovahÂ’s name, his rulership, the ransom sacrifice of Jesus, the resurrection, and the Kingdom. We will now learn how God has protected the truth even though Satan has tried to hide it. True worship has actually never been in danger. Why? Because our Grand Instructor, Jehovah, has made sure that we have the Bible, that we know his name, and that we know the truth. (Isaiah 30:20, 21) When we worship God the way he wants us to, we have real joy. But we have to be careful to believe only what is true and to follow the guidance we receive from his holy spirit. ????? Stay Close to Jehovah and Be Blessed! Tap on Video Link mp4 _______Enjoy! AB2ED97B-2E2F-492B-A54C-B6AE7029B703.mp4
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What Is Behind the Mystery of Life? ~ ????? THE DNA molecule does amazing things. DNA fulfills both the roles that your cells require of genetic material. First, the DNA is accurately duplicated so that information can be passed on from cell to cell. Second, the DNA sequence tells the cell what proteins to make, thereby determining what the cell will become and what function it will serve. However, DNA does not carry out these processes on its own. Many specialized proteins are involved. DNA alone cannot create life. It contains all the instructions needed to make all the proteins a living cell needs, including the very ones that copy DNA for the next cell generation and the ones that help DNA to make new proteins. Still, the incredible amount of information stored in the DNA genes is useless without RNA and the specialized proteins, which include ribosomes, needed to “read” and use that information. Neither can proteins alone produce life. An isolated protein cannot generate the gene that has the code for making more of that same type of protein. So, what has unraveling the mystery of life shown? Modern genetics and molecular biology have provided ample evidence of the highly complex and interdependent relationships between DNA, RNA, and protein. These findings imply that life depends on having all these elements simultaneously. Thus, life could never have come about spontaneously by chance. The only reasonable explanation is that a supremely intelligent Creator coded the instructions in DNA and simultaneously made the fully formed proteins. The interaction between them was so well devised that once begun, this process would ensure that proteins would continue to copy DNA to make more genes, while other proteins would decode genes to make more proteins. Clearly, the marvelous cycle of life was set in motion by the Master Designer, Jehovah God. Wonderfully Made. Although it is not a scientific book, the Bible sheds some light on the role of the Creator, who designed the code of life. Some three thousand years ago, King David of Israel, who knew nothing of today’s advances in genetic research, said in poetic language to his Creator: “It was you who created my inmost self, and put me together in my mother’s womb; for all these mysteries I thank you: for the wonder of myself, for the wonder of your works. You know me through and through, from having watched my bones take shape when I was being formed in secret, knitted together in the limbo of the womb.”—Psalm 139:13-15, Jerusalem Bible. So take another good, long look at yourself in the mirror. Note the color of your eyes, the texture of your hair, the shade of your complexion, and the basic shape of your body. Think of how these characteristics were inherited from generations past and how they are transferred to your offspring. Now, give some thought to the One who put in order this marvelous mechanism. You may be moved to repeat the words written by the apostle John: “You are worthy, Jehovah, even our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created.” (Revelation 4:11) Tap on Video Link mp4 _____We are all made from Love ?? of a Grand Creator. Love Him for His ?? Love? 96B0109C-2D74-4E5E-9CBD-2F04ED95EB3D.MP4
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The Rainbow Tree As the outer layer of the rainbow eucalyptus tree’s bark peels away, the bright green layer underneath begins to show. ~ ????? Over time, it fades to a darker green, and then to blue, purple, pink, orange, red, maroon, and back to brown. When it reaches that point, it will peel again and start the process anew. Since different layers peel at different times on different parts of the tree, the result is a tree trunk and branches that look like theyÂ’ve been painted with hundreds of brushstrokes. The rainbow eucalyptus is native to the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia, and is grown in other tropical environments that are similarly mild and humid. Unfortunately, it cannot survive hot and dry weather or frosty conditions, and can only be grown in specific regions near the equator that will sustain this type of tree. It is commonly planted in parks and gardens in countries that can grow it. This natural beauty can also be found lining the Hana highway in Maui, Hawaii, and in swampy areas of Africa, Thank you Jehovah God for your creation and the beauty we can behold! ~ ???
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Have You Found the One You Love? ~ ?????
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17 Until the day grows breezy and the shadows flee, Return quickly, O my dear one, Like the gazelle or the young stag  upon the mountains of separation. 3 “Upon my bed during the nights, I sought the one I love.I sought him, but I did not find him. 2 I will arise and roam the city; In the streets and in the public squares, Let me seek the one I love. I sought him, but I did not find him.  3 The watchmen making their rounds     in the city found me. ‘Have you seen the one I love?’ 4 Scarcely had I passed by them When I found the one I love.” – Song of Solomon -  ????? -
ALWAYS REMEMBER THE .P.A.S.S.W.O.R.D. ? ? ? ? ? P—-PRAYER (MATT.6:9,10)(PROV.27:11)… A—-ASSOCIATION (ROM.1:11,12)(HEB.10:24,25) S—-STUDY{PERSONAL} (PROV.2:1-5) S—-SERVICE{FIELD MINISTRY} (MATT.28:19,20) W—-WORD {READ THE BIBLE DAILY} (PS.1:1-5) O—-ORGANIZATION (DEUT.4:6) R—-REMINDERS(PS.119:46,52) D—-[*1] DIRECTIONS(PS.119:105) [*2] DISCIPLINE(PROV.6:23)
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STARS and BEYOND, WHAT DO YOU OR I KNOW? WE KNOW JEHOVAH CREATED THEM! HE 'KNOWS' THEM ALL BY NAME! ????? SO WHY WOULD HE NOT KNOW YOU? IF COURSE HE DOES, HE LOVES YOU AND I...DON'T FORGET!!! LOVE TO ALL MY FRIENDS!! The Hebrew word koh·khav? as well as the Greek a·ster? and a?stron are applied in a general sense to any luminous body in space, except the sun and moon, for which other names are used. Vastness of Universe. The galaxy within which Earth is located, commonly called the Milky Way, is believed to measure some 100,000 light-years across and to contain over 100,000,000,000 stars like our sun. The closest star to Earth, one of the Alpha Centauri group, is over 40,000,000,000,000 km (25,000,000,000,000 mi) away. Yet this immensity seems relatively small in view of the estimate that there are 100,000,000,000 galaxies throughout universal space. About 10,000,000,000 of these are within the range of modern telescopes. The vastness of the stellar creation adds infinite force and meaning to the CreatorÂ’s statement at Isaiah 40:26: “Raise your eyes high up and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who is bringing forth the army of them even by number, all of whom he calls even by name. Due to the abundance of dynamic energy, he also being vigorous in power, not one of them is missing.” (Compare Ps 147:4) The reverent psalmist was led to say: “When I see your heavens, the works of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have prepared, what is mortal man that you keep him in mind, and the son of earthling man that you take care of him?” (Ps 8:3, 4)
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Who Created the Heavens and Earth? - Read Romans 1:20. - See What Else He Did? - His Name Jehovah God! - ????? Video by @florianschulzvisuals - While documenting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for an upcoming film, I got a true feeling for wilderness. It seemed like traveling back in time to a world predating our modern world. The Refuge is the largest wildlife refuge in the country, bordering the arctic ocean in northeastern Alaska. Far away from the city centers, the arctic sky allows for a magical light show of the northern lights at night. I spent many months in the Refuge over several years to get an intimate look at its wildlife, such as muskox that are perfectly adapted to the arctic climate. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the spotlight as it has been opened up to oil drilling through the recent tax bill. Follow me @florianschulzvisuals to see more of our wild planet. Tap on Video Link mp4 Beautiful! _______????? 3A53B004-DAA5-4A6E-991B-0F0815BDA0AE.MP4
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What Is God’s Purpose for the Earth? - Seven Reasons to want a Better Earth! ????? - Do you really think man will ever bring peace? - No, they do not believe in God's Government to rule in peace forever! ~ Why did Jehovah create the earth? (1, 2) Why is the earth not a paradise now? (3) What will happen to wicked people? (4) In the future, what will Jesus do for the sick? the elderly? the dead? (5, 6) To share in the future blessings, what do you need to do? (7) Jehovah created this earth so that humans could enjoy living on it forever. He wanted the earth always to be inhabited by righteous, happy people. (Psalm 115:16; Isaiah 45:18) The earth will never be destroyed; it will last forever.—Psalm 104:5; Ecclesiastes 1:4. SO IS IT GOD OR MAN THAT WILL DELIVER MAN? (Isaiah 11:9) . . .They will not do any harm or cause any ruin in all my holy mountain; because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters are covering the very sea." LEARN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD TODAY! YOU WILL BE BLESSED!
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"Keep close in mind the presence of the day of Jehovah." (2 Pet. 3:12) ~ ????? (Genesis 7:11) In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, in the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on this day all the springs of the vast watery deep were broken open and the floodgates of the heavens were opened." ????? (Genesis 7:16) And those going in, male and female of every sort of flesh, went in, just as God had commanded him. After that Jehovah shut the door behind him." ????? Can you picture yourself on the other side of Armageddon, your heart swelling with similar appreciation? - Bible Speaks - WT2012/12/23
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Hope in Jehovah, and Be Courageous - Show that YOU are a Bright Light! - Can YOU See the HOPE? ~ ????? “Hope in Jehovah; be courageous and let your heart be strong. Yes, hope in Jehovah.” (PSALM 27:14) GENUINE hope is like a bright light. It helps us to see beyond present trials and to face the future with courage and joy. Only Jehovah can give us a sure hope, which he does by means of his inspired Word. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) . . .All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." In fact, the words “hope,” “hoped,” and “hoping” appear over 160 times in the Bible and refer both to the eager and sure expectation of something good and to the object of that expectation. Such hope is superior to a mere wish, which may have no foundation or prospect of fulfillment. When faced with trials and hardships, Jesus looked beyond the present and hoped in Jehovah. “For the joy that was set before him he endured a torture stake, despising shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2) Because he was keenly focused on the prospect of vindicating JehovahÂ’s sovereignty and sanctifying His name, Jesus never deviated from his course of obedience to God, no matter what it cost him. (Romans 15:4) "For all the things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction, that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." (Romans 4:23) That “it was counted to him” was written, however, not for his sake only." (1 Corinthians 10:11) Now these things went on befalling them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have arrived." (2 Timothy 3:16) All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness." (2 Peter 1:19) Consequently we have the prophetic word [made] more sure; and YOU are doing well in paying attention to it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and a daystar rises, in YOUR hearts." (Romans 5:4) . . .endurance, in turn, an approved condition; the approved condition, in turn, hope." (Psalm 119:50) . . .This is my comfort in my affliction, For your own saying has preserved me alive." (1 Corinthians 9:10) Or is it altogether for our sakes he says it? Really for our sakes it was written, because the man who plows ought to plow in hope and the man who threshes ought to do so in hope of being a partaker." (Hebrews 3:6) but Christ [was faithful] as a Son over the house of that One. We are the house of that One, if we make fast our hold on our freeness of speech and our boasting over the hope firm to the end." (1 Peter 1:10) Concerning this very salvation a diligent inquiry and a careful search were made by the prophets who prophesied about the undeserved kindness meant for YOU." I Know YOU Do Have HOPE! ~ ?????