Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries

Revelation 2:17 promises the overcomer three things — the hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name written in it. Each one is a reward of victory, and each is only for those who endure to the end. Revelation 2:17 — He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. "To him that overcometh" — only those who overcome the obstacles of life and gain victory over the temptation of sin shall receive the reward: the hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name. Three promises, one verse Scripture does not leave the reward vague. It names all three, and names them to the one who overcomes. The manna, and where it went The literal manna was a wilderness food provided from heaven for the children of Israel. Manna was given to feed and sustain them in their wilderness lif...

God wishes us to prosper, to be in health, and to prosper in soul — and Scripture ties the three together. The body is not our own property to treat as we please, and its care is part of the work of restoration. 3 John 1:2 — Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. God expects all His people to excel in all three of these areas. He wants us to prosper in the material things of life, for us to be in good health, and for us to prosper spiritually. One wish, in three parts John does not ask for one of these at the expense of another. The verse holds all three together. There is always a direct and significant link between physical, spiritual and mental health. The body is a temple God expects our bodies to be temples for His Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19 — What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? Not your own Paul settles...

Many things contribute to good health — cheerfulness, fresh air, exercise, diet, and our relationships with other people. Crucial also is a personal relationship with the Creator who gave us life. 3 John 1:2 — Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. According to the writer, many things contribute to good health — cheerfulness, fresh air, exercise, diet, and positive relationships with other people, to name a few. Crucial also is a personal relationship with the Creator who gave us life and everything we need for health and happiness. In this book Ellen White deals with sickness of the soul and the healing balm to be found by trusting God for all things. Written in simple, beautiful language, Ministry of Healing will point you to a life full of joy and gladness — a life in touch with the Source of healing power. Named in the book Not one of them is a remedy on its own. They are the ordinary conditions under which a...

Overcoming the obstacle of sin is the greatest challenge of life — not because it is so difficult, but because the enemy of the soul exploits our ignorance. Revelation 2:11 makes the overcomer a promise about the second death. Romans 5:20 — Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Overcoming the obstacle of sin is the greatest challenge of life. Not that it is so difficult, but the enemy of the soul is always exploiting the ignorance of humanity. The Bible shows us how to abound in Christ and be victorious over all besetting sins, because where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. True faith in Christ brings conviction, conversion and sanctification; it brings out the best in humanity and enables us to overcome the world and all obstacles (Romans 5:20-21, 1 John 5:4). Grace is not merely equal to sin Paul does not write that grace matched what sin did. He writes that it much more abounded. Revelation 2:1...

"He that overcometh" is one of the most repeated phrases in Revelation. Scripture names what must be overcome — sin, the world, the mark of the beast — and names what is given to the one who does. The phrase "He that overcometh" or "To him that overcometh" is one of the most used phrases in the book of Revelation. There are many challenges to overcome along the path of life. There are major obstacles that are unavoidable, and some that we must overcome before we can enter heaven. According to the word of God, it is imperative that we overcome sin (Romans 6:12), the world (1 John 5:4) and the "mark of the beast" (Revelation 15:2). Life's struggles and challenges are many, but nothing to compare to the crises just before us. We must now build resilience and fortitude that will give our experiences true meaning and depth in Christ. Named, not left vague Three enemies, three references. Scripture does not leave the overcomer guessing what h...

Life is a journey with many obstacles, challenges and pains. Christ does not promise a road without tribulation — He promises that He has already overcome the world, and calls us to endure to the end even as He endured. Matthew 24:13 — But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Life is a journey with many obstacles, challenges and pains that can ultimately shape our character and guide us toward personal growth and victory. We must learn to see the world as Christ sees it, navigate its path the way Christ navigates it, and endure to the end even as He endured to the end. John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. The path of life is a path of difficulties, many oppositions, contradictions, exploitation and persecution. We often feel burdened, distressed and weary with struggles and toils. For us to endure to the end and finally be ...

The crisis the nations are facing will not be solved in parliament, in the courts, or in the conference halls. Isaiah names the seat of the trouble: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. Isaiah 1:4–5 — Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the LORD, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward. Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. The severe crisis that nations are facing today cannot be solved in parliament, nor in the institutions. Modern-day calamities cannot be solved in the court of law, nor in the conference halls of peace treaties. Mental and physical health issues have reached a global crisis point that has captured the attention of most people. From heads of government to the last person in the street, all have become limited in their capacity to help with spi...

Christ reached up and took hold of Divinity, then reached down and touched humanity. Favour with God and favour with man are the last two dimensions of Luke 2:52 — and they are not separate achievements. Luke 2:52 — And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. The life of Christ illustrates the ultimate model for holistic growth. As our Saviour and Role Model, He laid the foundation of a perfect progressive life. He left an example in the fundamentals of Christian growth and development. His growth and development are an example to all those who are seeking true success in life. 1 John 2:6 — He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Christ was connected to God the Father and He mingled with people for their own good. He was in favour both with God and man. Those who follow Christ's example will certainly find favour with God and humanity. There is no truth more important than to know that our development ...

Christ increased in stature as well as in wisdom. The health of His body and His mind worked in harmony until the day He died — and the same growth is not beyond the reach of any of us. Luke 2:52 — And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. This is a clear indication that Christ showed physical growth and development. As He increased and developed in mind, so He increased in the stature of His body. He was proper — adhering to strong morals and social standards as well as to physical health. The health of His body and the health of His mind worked harmoniously, symmetrically, with each other until He died. Physical health is an essential part of holistic growth 3 John 1:2 — Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Health of body and mind Spiritual health Temporal affairs These three things are necessary for human development and a prosperous life. Everyone should earnestly seek to p...

Martin Luther King Jr. taught that a complete life has three dimensions — length, breadth and height. Luke 2:52 gives us four, and it does not begin where he began. Luke 2:52 — And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Martin Luther King Jr. preached that there are three dimensions to a complete life: length, breadth and height. By length he meant the inward concern for one's own welfare — the drive that pushes a person forward, the motivation that propels them towards their own goals and ambitions. By breadth he meant the outward concern for the welfare of others: the human touch, help given, kind deeds done. By height he meant the upward reach for God. You need all three, he said, to have a complete and balanced life. That is a good definition as far as it goes. But look carefully at where he began. The trouble with starting inside yourself King held that the length of life is the inward concern for one's own welfare, and that this ...

Everyone has an appointment with death, and everyone has an appointment to meet God in judgment. Neither can be postponed, and neither can be avoided — which is why Scripture calls us to prepare now. Hebrews 9:27 — And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. Everyone has an appointment with death, and everyone has an appointment to meet God in judgment. Everyone is given an allotted time, and all of us are under constant observation to see how we use that time and the opportunities within it. Proverbs 15:3 — The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. Everyone is assigned a purpose in God's plan, and that purpose is being measured — under serious inspection. It is appointed unto everyone to die, and when it is time to die, no one is able to postpone their death. The first appointment A person can refrain from doing almost anything. But no one can refrain from keeping the first appointment, which is with death. Th...

Hezekiah was in the prime of his life when the prophet told him to set his house in order. Preparation is not something to leave for a crisis — it is the work of a calm and reflective day. Isaiah 38:1 — In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. This whole planet is now sick unto death. Hezekiah was a successful and honourable king in the prime of his life — filled with quickening zeal, aspirations and great expectations. Then he became sick unto death, and he needed to hear words of comfort and assurance. What Isaiah the prophet, the messenger of God, brought him instead was this: “Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.” In the midst of life In the midst of life and happiness, we are all exposed to sickness and death. Some people are keen to prepare once they are aware that death is near, but never stop ...

Britain once made its boast in God and championed Christian values across the globe. Then prosperity came, God was set aside, and no law since has closed the gates. Great Britain was one of the champions of the world during the Industrial Revolution. In spite of all its mistakes, Britain led many important developments, and was a champion of family life and of Christian religious values across the globe. The nation used to make its boast in God — especially in times of conquest, and in victory after difficult wars. A nation that knew where its strength lay The people of these beautiful islands knew that they could not be Great Britain without the help of the Supernatural God. Winston Churchill put it plainly at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1949: The flame of Christian ethics is still our highest guide. To guard and cherish it is our first interest, both spiritually and materially. The fulfilment of spiritual duty in our daily life is vital to our survival. Only by ...