THE MAN ON THE BRIDGE

(DESTIN, FL) From the foot of the Destin bridge, "The man on the Bridge" is none other than well-known evangelist, Capt. Ben Marler. Since Good Friday, 2013, every morning for a couple of hours, "this old man" stands holding up a simple sign scrawled with the "annointed" name of Jesus, fishing for men's souls in a growing ministry he called, "bridge fishing." The 76-year old bridge has something in common with Capt. Ben, for he was born the year after its completion, in 1938. His father helped the men of Destin build the original structure using mules and slip pans, in a process that took 4 years. His father then tended the red and green glowing "bridge lights" with kerosene lamps for $5 per month, a task he took very seriously. As a youth, Ben fished for Jack Crevalle from it, and as a Party Boat Captain on Her Majesty II and Emmanuel, he passed by it for 20 years, and has ridden under it in smaller boats "zillions" of times. In 1999, the Destin Bridge was renamed by the Florida legislature in honor of the service of "Grandpa," Destin's first postmaster and citizen-servant. A book was written in 2001 called Highway to Heaven, because the edifice spans the glistening, crystalline green water and cars seem to climb into the clouds. It is a good place to contemplate the goodness of God. After 3 months, Christians in nearby Ft. Walton Beach began holding up signs on two bridges. Recently, believers in the famous family-friendly entertainment capitol, Branson, MO have continued the trend, which could spread worldwide. The scriptures say, "Lift up the Name of Jesus, and All Men Will Come to Him." Capt. Ben's experience of receiving honks of happy agreement and waves, flashing headlights and windshield wipers, and the testimonies of desperate people who were touched by God by reading His son's Name at a opportune time. Others have participated, such as students in Christian schools, military "guys," married couples, and people, "in the right place, at the right time." It is a ministry "anyone" can do, and it brings joy to those doing it, and those who see them. It costs nothing, but a piece of poster board and something to write with. If you are looking for a "concrete" outreach, Bridge Fishing may be for you. +

ARE YOU CULLING OUT SCRIPTURES?

ARE YOU CULLING OUT SCRIPTURES: I'm positive the majority of "Christians" have removed Luke 3:16 from their Bibles. Allow me to reveal something very important. When Jesus was baptized by John, the HOLY SPIRIT came upon Him. Prior to this time Jesus was "powerless" to heal, save and deliver. Once the Holy Spirit anointed Him, the scriptures tell us He led [or drove] Him up into the mountain to fast and pray and become weak in His flesh. Forty days later when Satan came to tempt Him He had the power He'd left in Heaven plus He fully knew who He was, the Messiah and resisted the devil who left Him "until an opportune time". Now notice, not another person baptized by John or anyone else was anointed with the Power of God. In Luke 3:16 we are told explicitly, JESUS IS HE WHO BAPTIZES IN THE HOLY SPIRIT. No one else can but Him. Now, may I ask a question? Do you have the power to witness Jesus [on you]? If you are born again and He is living [abiding] in you [for sure] but unless you ask Jesus to Baptize you, you will live a frustrated life. MORE PROOF: Please notice when Jesus "breathed on His disciples [11 Judas had committed suicide] they wanted to go out and tell the world JESUS IS ALIVE HE HAS RISEN FROM THE DEAD. But the Lord wouldn't permit them for they had a [40 day time with Him teaching them first]. On the day He ascended into Heaven they watched Him go up and wanted to go tell then, but were told to "wait until Power comes upon you from on high." On Pentecost [10 days later or a total of 50 days] The Holy Spirit fell on not only them but a gathering of 120. From that moment on, the Gospel was going to be preached under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. There are, only the Lord knows how many today attempting to witness without His power. Are you one of them? Read Luke 3:16 and ask and [if] your heart is right with the Lord, "You will receive Power". He promised it.

HOW TO BE HAPPY IN AN UNHAPPY TIME

HOW TO BE HAPPY IN AN UNHAPPY TIME First of all happiness is always fleeting so if it comes enjoy it "fast". It can come and go in a few minutes so if you're wise, seek Joy instead. Spending money on a "want" instead of a "need" can guarantee unhappiness. JOY comes from the Lord [after] we obey Him. It's like remembering the day you were born again. This "experience" never goes away even when we're suffering. God planned it that way for He knows we who are His will face persecution and suffer. If you will [prayerfully] read the Book of Revelations you will see that many are beheaded [imagine that] in the end times. However, His promise is that they will reign with Him for 1,000 years here on earth before He replaces this present earth with a brand new one. Please check out 2 Peter to see it. At this moment I can assure you I'm definitely not happy due to shingles but I'm even far more unhappy because few seem to know they are lost in their sins. Unless Jesus lives in your heart, you are lost. Please read 1 John 5, or the five chapters in this incredibly important book and it will convince you, we must have Him. I Love you folks. I'm doing my part but that's all the Lord will permit me. Please pray more for me.

HOW MANY CATHOLICS WILL BE IN HEAVEN

VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION: How many Catholics will be in Heaven? Answer: The same number as Baptist or any other denomination, all who are born again, that's all. Folks, when Jesus [who is Emmanuel] says we MUST DO SOMETHING it's not up for discussion. If you've "received Him" as the Lord of your life [He's in control of it] you and I, and all who've also surrendered, now have our names in the Book of Life. Please memorize John 1:12 However, those who say, "I believe in Jesus or [God] but refuse to pick up their crosses daily [as required to be a disciple] must surrender it too to be saved. Religion is not of God Almighty. Relationship is His intention and He's not culling out anyone. We can "cull" ourselves by insisting on attempting to work our way into heaven or equally bad trying to [believe] our way into it. Do you know anyone who believes in Jesus more than the devil and his rebellious demonic host? If you do please tell me, I want to know. NAIL THIS DOWN SOMEWHERE: "I am loved as much as anyone on the planet. Jesus created me in my mother's womb and gave me special gifts, talents and abilities so I could be great. He added my own unique finger prints to my fingers to prove just how much He loved me personally. He gave me a will that I use daily but mostly wrongly. He wants to take over my will so I can have His assurance I will never die. He tells me my name will be added to the Book of Life when I surrender". Now, if you place that some where you can see it, sooner or later it will get to you and you will actually do what I've done, and many millions [not billions] before you. You've actually been born again and adopted into the family of God. HALLELUJAH: The angels are rejoicing over you. So, then go tell someone, OK? I love you tons. Please pray I can continue to serve my King as He commands me.

WHATS SATAN UP TO NOW

WHAT'S SATAN UP TO NOW: He's using his regular game plan for it's worked for a very long time. First it's to cause folks to doubt God and His Word. Or, confuse them with folks who will attempt to make It say something other than what God intended. Here's a good way to find out if he is making inroads into your life, did you awaken today to please Jesus? If you didn't, you have a problem. Those who have Jesus in their hearts live only to please Him. So, perhaps you have one foot in the world and one seeking the relationship offered [only] when we place our full trust in God's Promises. Do you recall in Revelations Jesus said He would vomit out the "luke warm". Be you hot or cold or "else". If Satan is [really] working in your life you look at porn, use drugs, drink alcohol excessively and get drunk. Once drunk, he uses you as he wants. Remember this above everything else, he goes for your mind. Normally it's fertile ground and he can plant ideas, some leading to serious crimes. If you want to see the result go to the nearest jail and view those who allowed Satan access to their minds. If you want to avoid all this pain: BELIEVE ALMIGHTY GOD, PRAY AS YOU READ THE BIBLE AND BELIEVE IT AS WRITTEN, OPEN YOUR MOUTH TO PRAISE GOD OPENLY, OBEY HIS COMMANDMENTS AND FOLLOW THE HOLY SPIRIT. However, if you're still resisting becoming born again, the above is "worthless" to you and I suppose you can forget it. I hope and pray you won't for you'e [extremely] precious to Jesus. He died in your place so you could escape the Wrath of God which you're now in it's path. Only those who've [surrendered] to Jesus as their LORD are safe [saved]. Once we belong to Jesus, Satan can "roar like a Lion but that's all he can do" for there's no way the Great Shepherd will lose you to him. I love you and need you in my life. Please keep me in your prayer stream, God Almighty is hearing you. Shalom.

IF JESUS WAS STANDING IN YOUR SHOES (SANDALS) TODAY

(PHOTO: Pomomusings.com) IF JESUS WAS STANDING IN YOUR SHOES [SANDALS] TODAY: Consider what He would do dealing with (life) as you live it. Do you think He would first spend some time with the Father? Then, would He spend some time in worship [dedicating Himself to obey] Him. Could He then begin to look through the Father's eyes and see like with a microscope the special needs in His path. I'd bet He's say to the Holy Spirit who was UPON HIM "send me" and allow me to please the Father. I'm convinced we do little of the above as part of His body the Church. Instead some tend to take a verse or two, or in some cases more, and begin to tear them apart using Greek, Hebrew and the other languages in which they may have been recorded seeking more understanding. THIS IS UTTER NONSENSE: God isn't impressed with this sort of thing. He said He made the Gospel simple to confound the wise [folks who enjoy this sort of thing]. Let's you and I arm ourselves with a reading from the scriptures where we first asked the Holy Spirit to teach us and then GO AND SHARE JESUS. I know few are evangelists but all are witnesses [if] they are born again. We have a story of redemption to share with the lost and they need to hear it DESPERATELY. If I was wrong about this, do you think He would have me repeating it over and over? It comes down to this, for us to be a disciple of Jesus we [must] pick up our crosses daily and follow HIM. I'm doing it but only by His AMAZING GRACE. Jesus said, "You can do nothing apart from Me." If you believe Him [then] let Him walk in your shoes or sandals today. You will know when He's in them for their is JOY, JOY, AND MORE JOY. I love you folks. Please pray with me and for my family too we all need more. Shalom.

THE REST OF MY LIFE

THE REST OF MY LIFE One thing for sure it won't end here on earth. I wish every person who is struggling would take these Words from Jesus seriously. "I Am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me, even if he die, yet shall he live. Whoever [lives and believes in Me] shall never die." So, when will my life end, NEVER. I look forward to being in the Presence of my Almighty God who created me and everything else too. The promises He makes are GOLDEN and to be ours they must be accepted by the simple faith He placed in us at conception. TRUST ME: Nothing He gives us is more valuable than our faith. I bet you don't think of it that way [YET] but please allow me to persuade you. In Hebrews 11 "God's faith chapter" we can see [especially in verse 6] how important it is TO HIM. He says, "For without faith, man can not please God for we must believe that He is, and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Did you notice the two things within in the verse; one, we must believe He exists and two, we must diligently seek [after] Him. If we're unwilling to do these two things how can we expect Him to say to us, "Well done my good and faithful servant, enter now into the Joy of your Master"? We shouldn't for He's being very specific with us. So, let's get with His Program OK? Let's begin to live each moment as if we can [see with our eyes] Jesus standing in the room with us [or outside] if there's where we are for He's there by His Spirit. Now, we should make it our business to gain faith daily and there's only one way, from the scriptures. I'M CONVINCED: More folks weaken their faith "by studying" the Bible than by any other way. I think my faith is strong, but like everyone else it could be a heap stronger. Mine got this way with a daily discipline of reading the scriptures [for decades]after asking the Holy Spirit to teach me. Why not try this way yourself. You have nothing to lose at all but a mushy faith. I love you folks. Please pray more for me. I sure need it by the tons.