At the end of time, God is calling for people who are going to let go of everything. By letting go of everything they are enabled and empowered and equipped to demonstrate to the world the power of God in their life. In this video, Pastor Adam Ramdin reminds us to lay aside every weight and the sin that besets us. When we lay down our weights, we will run this race and we won't be disappointed. We won't be disappointed by carrying something that holds us down and prevents us from achieving the finish that God calls us to. God has called us to give the Three Angels Message to the world. This message has been given ever since the beginning of our church and in fact, it predates the official organization of our church. The Three Angels Message is not only verbal, but it's something experienced. Let's share the message with the world! ___
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Putting God first can be difficult. What can we learn from Noah that will help us put God first in our lives today? If you have ever felt that people in your city don’t care about God, you know how Noah felt. In fact, it wasn’t only God they didn’t care about. They didn’t care about each other either. The situation became so evil that if they were allowed to continue acting that way, every human being would have been destroyed. It was at that moment that God stepped in to save the world the first time around. Noah was told to put God first and dedicate the next century of his life to building an ark, and call everyone to repent and change their ways. He was mocked and ridiculed by the very people he was instructed to warn, but he didn’t give up. Every day Noah put God first and followed the instructions he was given. All of us are tempted to put our own projects and priorities first. Perhaps you are an administrator of many resources. Or perhaps you are constantly struggling to make ends meet. Like Noah, all of us are challenged every day, every week, every month, to put God’s kingdom first. God has promised that all other things will be added. And God keeps His promises. The flood came and the ark saved Noah and his family from total destruction. Humanity had been saved. Like in the days of Noah, the people God has asked you to warn might mock and ridicule you. But one day soon, God will come back to save us. Those who put God first will see the results of their efforts with every person who will be saved. With every plank and nail, Noah was putting God first. His example compels us to do the same. As the deacons collect the tithe and offerings, we are challenged to put God first today ———————————————————————————————————————-
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CHAPTER 8 A PLACE OF ETERNAL SECURITY Imagine two young men in their 20s chopping firewood in the days of ancient Israel 3,000 years ago. Let’s call them Ehud and Eli. As they gather wood for the evening’s fire, they share stories, laugh together, and discuss their futures. Then it happens. As Ehud carelessly swings the ax with all his force, he misses his target slightly. The ax handle shatters, and the axehead flies with lightning speed and hits Eli in the throat. He is bleeding profusely, and there is little Ehud can do to save his friend’s life. Although it was an accident, Ehud recognizes that his life will be taken next. Eli’s father and brothers must avenge Eli’s death by taking the life of his killer—that is, unless Ehud can make it to one of Israel’s six cities of refuge. There is no time to waste. Ehud begins to run, and as he picks up speed, he runs faster and still faster. His lungs are burning. He pants, almost out of breath. His legs ache. His heart is racing. Beads of sweat pour down his forehead. He forces himself to run even faster. In the distance he hears the galloping hooves of horses. Eli’s father and brothers are in hot pursuit. He knows that if he does not make it to the city of refuge soon, his life is over. Consumed with guilt for his carelessness, overcome with worry, and filled with anxiety, he rushes on. Book Mark Finley "Hope for Troubled Time" #HopeForTroubledTime
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Putting God first can be difficult. What can we learn from John that will help us put God first in our lives today?
John was the youngest of all the disciples. He loved Jesus with all his heart. When all other disciples scattered following Jesus’ arrest, John stayed close to Jesus through the entire ordeal. Jesus honoured his faithfulness by giving him the mission of taking care of the woman who cared for Jesus the most: Mary, His mother.
After Jesus returned to heaven, John remained faithful until his death, some 70 years later. He eventually became the pastor of the church in Ephesus and wrote many books of the New Testament—the gospel of John and the book of Revelation among them. However, his letters to the churches provide the greatest insight into his conversion. Here are his own words, recorded in 1 John 4:7:
“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is from God.” But when he was young, John was vengeful and angry. It was hard for him to feel compassion for those who rejected Jesus. Once he suggested to Jesus that fire should come from heaven and completely destroy the Samaritans who rejected Jesus. Putting God first in John’s life wasn’t a single moment of courage. Instead, it was a life- long commitment to love as Jesus loved.
Sometimes we are disappointed that we still can’t control our temper and our desires. But John went through a profound transformation over a lifetime by putting God first every day of his life. His example compels us to do the same.
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ANN brings you the latest reports in the Adventist community: After nearly 50 years of ministry, executive secretary of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, G. T. Ng, announced last week about his retirement effective June 1, 2021. Ng was born and raised in Singapore. God called him to enter the ministry at the age of 18, and he married Ivy in his early 20’s. The young couple had served Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. After working as a chaplain and health educator at Youngberg Memorial Adventist Hospital for several years, he received his doctorate at Andrews University. He then taught for 11 years at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies in the Philippines until he was elected to be the Southern Asia-Pacific Division executive secretary. In 2005, he was elected to serve as an associate secretary of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. In 2010, at the General Conference Session in Atlanta, he was voted as the General Conference executive secretary. As an executive secretary, his roles include making significant decisions, trouble-shooting, and peace-making, looking after minutes, policies and agendas, and promoting and strategizing world mission. Ng and Ivy have two children and three grandchildren. In Indonesia and Timor Leste, heavy rains on April 2 – 4 caused massive flooding, landslides, and destruction to lives and properties. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) will conduct a rapid needs assessment this week, together with the Civil Protection of Timor Leste. Initial reports from the local government mentioned bedding and cooking equipment as the first needs in evacuation centers. ADRA will be distributing food, water, bedding, and cooking stoves to evacuees in the worst affected area of Tasi Tolu. The Seventh-day Adventist church is requesting prayers for the affected. In Haiti, Seventh-day Adventists rejoice over the release of four church members kidnapped during a live online worship service on April 1. The kidnappers took them from a studio next to an Adventist Church in Diquini, Carrefour, Port-au-Prince. Church members across the country and around the world held prayer vigils, worship programs, and prayer sessions, interceding for the victims. For now, the studio is closed to ensure safety. In North Mexico, ADRA lost no time to assist hundreds of emergency responders from the Nuevo Leon Civil Protection. For more than two weeks, the responders have been risking their lives fighting forest fires in the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains that destroyed many homes and displaced more than a thousand people. ADRA delivered water and hydrating drinks, protein bars, personal hygiene items, instant soups, special shoes, clothes, water hoses and tanks, and clearing tools to firefighters and emergency responders in the region. The organization also works on a specific proposal to continue giving aid on a larger scale. Adventist church leaders are also waiting for the green light from local authorities to deliver food and essential supplies to affected families. For more information, visit facebook.com/adramexico. Meanwhile, Adventist Risk Management, Inc. (ARM) announced on April 1 the appointment of Karnik Doukmetzian as interim president for both ARM and Gencon Insurance Company of Vermont after president and CEO Tim Northrop submitted his resignation. Doukmetzian previously worked for ARM for 12 years. While serving as interim president, he will continue his current role as general counsel for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. A search committee is already formed to find a permanent replacement. Visit and find more Adventist news here. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgWnEqpAk4I