Sunday, July 6, 2008

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The Scripture reading for today is written in Matthew 15:30-31

Editor's commentary on today's Scripture passage recorded in Matthew 15:30-31

Bertha Gamble, a former missionary to Alaska, departed this life on Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Holmes Bible College is in need of your financial and prayer support

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Scripture reading for today is written in Matthew 15:30-31

Matthew 15:29-31

Editor's commentary on today's Scripture reading recorded in Matthew 15:30-31

This is indeed an amazing account of the healing miracles of Jesus Christ. Please notice that it is copied from The Living Bible, a paraphrase of the Bible and published by Tyndale House Publishers,  Inc.

This Scriptural passage here in Matthew's Gospel was one of Jerry B. Walker's favorite texts in his preaching ministry in crusades and revivals. Mark Bristow, the administrator of Jerry B. Walker's estate, gave me this Bible when  I was in Texas recently for a preaching mission in his two churches in Monahans and Odessa respectively: Grace Fellowship Church and Parker Heights Christian Church.

In fact, I used this Bible today when  I preached at Christian Life Worship Center in Athens, GA. It has Jerry B. Walker's name engraved in gold letters on the cover of the black leather Bible. On the fly leaf Jerry pasted a label with these word, "Protected by Angels." It has the Star of David and an angel in the center of the star.

What do you think would happen if we came expecting miralces like this today in our churches? Are we ready for such glorious healings as we find in our Scripture reading for today? Jerry B. would often say, "Are you ready?"

Did not the Apostle write in Hebrews 13:7-8, that "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever" (NIV)?

Oral Roberts often said, "Expect a Miracle every day!"

Do you need a miracle in your life?

This may be your moment of a visitation from God. In Isaiah 61:2, we read this: "He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of God's favor to them has come." It is a Divine moment. God wants to shower you with His favor -- the Lord's assigned advantage. What does it take to get  such a miracle? Faith -- simple faith.Jesus said to the ruler of the synagoge whose daughter had died these words: "Be not afraid, only believe" (Mark 5:36, KJV).

In John's Gospel we read these words of our blessed Lord about praying, "that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in My Name, He may give it you" (John 15:16, KJV).

The word "whatsoever" is an all-inclusive word. It covers the waterfront. However, those of us who are disciples of Christ will always pray according to God's will. We pray to the Father in the Name of Jesus, and He may give it to you. The word "may" is a polite word for reminding us that God has the final Word on everything. He is Sovereign. Even in our asking or petitions, we submit the answer to our Heavening Father Who knows what is best for each of us.

Should God heal you would you tell the story of God's wonderful healing power in your life? In John's prologue to the Gospel of John he writes, "And the Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood" (John 1:14, The Message, Eugene H. Peterson).

Could it be that Jesus, the Living Word, wants to move into your neighborhood? Your healing can give you a voice you never had before. Will you use your voice to glorify God and tell others of God's love, mercy, and healing power? What about His saviing and keeping power? Think about it today!

A special tribute to Jerry B. Walker in a future edition of Hugh's News

Now is the time to prepare for the Special Edition of Hugh's News to render a fitting memorial honor to one of the world's greatest Pentecostdal/Charismatic evangelists. He was someone very special and the anointing of the Holy Spirit was upon him. He was a man who fasted and prayed and heard from God.  He was prophetic in his preaching, and God performed many miracles during his years of effective ministry as an evangelist.

I have a photo of his granite tombstone and bronze plaque with the epithat engraved on it. It is indeed an exclusinve photo that very few have ever seen or will see. You need to get your family and friends to go ahead and subscribe to Hugh's News so that will get this exclusive photo and tribute. I need your help. I ask that if you were blessed by his Jerry B. Walker's ministry that you write two or three sentences about him. Keep it brief, short, concise.

I want to thank you in advance for your help!

Bertha Gamble, a former missionary to Alaska, departed this life on Tuesday, July 1, 2008  

Holmes Bible College is in need of your financial and prayer support

Sometimes I become an aggressive news reporter. I can ask tough questions, but I hope I do it with a spirit of love and humility. This afternoon, Sunday, July 6, I called Dr. G. Earl Beatty, the Interim President at Holmes Bible College, at his home in Franklin Springs, GA. He is commuting back and forth to the college campus from his and Nancy's home in Franklin Springs.

I asked how the finances were. He reluctantly told me that they were not able to meet the payroll last week. I asked how much did they need. He said, "We needed $17,000 to pay teachers and staff." The summers are tough times for any college to meet the pressing needs of a payroll. I know. I have sat in the same seat of authority and responsibility when I was president of Southwestern College. My heart goes out to Dr. Beatty and the dear folks at Holmes Bible College who were not paid. It hurts me deeply because I know God wants to show this college favor and grant success. He does that for people. People are our most valued resources. When we love, respect, and honor those who work for and with us, we are honoring God who declares that the workman is worthy of his hire. That includes the ladies too.

Holmes Bible College is now in a transitional stage. It won't last forever. However, it is my opinion that transitions reveal both the strengths and weaknesses of any institution. We need to look at both and rejoice in the strengths, and then endeavor to do all we can to deal effectively with the weaknesses. I know that Dr. Beatty and his staff will do just that. I have the utmost confidence in the leadership abilities of Dr. Beatty. I am convinced that the Holmes Bible College Board of Trustees made the right decision to name Dr. G. Earl Beatty to fill in the gap and make up the hedge at this oldest Pentecostal college in the world.

I am convinced more than ever that the church needs a Bible college such as we have in Greenville. I hope the leadership will in their curriculum development not only include Bible lectures, but courses in inductive Bible study. We want a balanced approach to the study of God's Holy Word.

Melvine and I were privileged to sit under the Bible teaching of Dr. Paul F. Beacham and the Rev. Mr. Jesse Daniels. I went to Holmes to get rooted in the Bible. I was not disappointed. I was able to go through the Bible in three years at Holmes. I attended there one full year as a student. God gave me favor with Dr. Beacham and he granted me permission to transfer to Furman University to complete my B. A. degree in psychology with a double minor in English literature and speech to prepare for the military chaplaincy. I was given permission to continue living in the men's dormitory, eat all my meals in the college dining room, attend all Bible classes, and to teach two courses: Public Speaking in the college, and English literature in the high school, as well as to assist Dr. Beacham at Holmes Memorial Church as he needed my services. He lived up to his contract with me; and I gave him and the students, as well as the members of Holmes Memorial Church my best.

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May God's favor -- the Lord's assigned advantage -- flow in your life and ministry