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Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others - Philippians 2:4
CELEBRATING ELEVEN YEARS OF MINISTRY 2015-2026
FRONT PAGE ARTICLE
This Same Jesus
by David G. Rose
May I share with you and encouraging word? We live in a complex world. You can buy two pairs of jeans from the same rack, but they each fit differently. They are the same but not the same. This same discovery applies to shirts and other clothes. They may look the same, but they are not the same.
With the introduction of AI (artificial intelligence) into society, we can never be sure if something is the real thing or a copy. You may question if anything is the same, or is there always a difference?
It seems that the Holy Spirit may have had this confusion in mind when the words of the mysterious two men in white apparel spoke as one in Acts 1:11 KJV, “Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” These are stunning words!
This “same” Jesus assures us that the Jesus who ascended into Heaven, will one day return. Many men had the name Jesus. The Old Testament Hebrew name Joshua was the same as the Greek word Jesus. By giving Jesus a somewhat common human name, it reminds us that the God-man Jesus represents humanity in the courts of Heaven before God. And when He returns for us, it will be the very same Jesus who ascended into Heaven.
These comforting words remind us that this same Jesus is not gone forever. There is an appointed Day set for His return. Only the Father knows that day.
This same Jesus, who was once cloaked in the temporal clothes of humanity (John 1:14), will then be clothed in His eternal and glorious body.
This same Jesus, who took upon Himself the sins of mankind (1 Peter 2:24), will come again spotless, and without any stain of sin.
This same Jesus, who was once disgraced by evil wicked judges, will one day come to judge the nations of the world (John 5:22).
This same Jesus who charged us to “go into all the world and preach the Gospel” (Mark 16:15), will come again to require an accounting of our faithfulness to His desires (Romans 14:12).
This same Jesus will return and not another. These words should have comforted the disciples. The same friend who had been faithful to them over the past three years, would return to them. What a blessed hope!
One concluding word of encouragement can be found in Hebrews 13:8 KJV, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.”
~ Human relationships may waver, but Jesus is unchangeable.
~ Interpretation of the Bible and theology may fluctuate with the whims of passing generations, but Jesus never changes.
~ Preachers may boast of new revelations, but Jesus is always the same.
Jesus has remained the same since He came to this world, while He walked our dusty roads, and after He left this world and returned to the Father. He will always be our Savior, Redeemer, King, Lord, and lover of our soul. Rest well tonight knowing that this same Jesus is coming back.
Next week: Beholding Jesus
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Current/recent affiliations include:
DRM - David Rose Ministries
AG - Assemblies of God
FBAS - Board member of the Fort Bend
Archaeological Society
FBCHC - FT. Bend County Historical Commission
FBH - Fort Bend Herald newspaper articles
XP - Xulon Press
FBHA - Fort Bend History Association
JPT - Jerusalem Prayer Team
JPN - JUMAA Prayer Network (Reaching Muslims)
PRST - Pastors' Resource Support Team
MCA - Morton Cemetery Association
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Monday Devotional
February 16, 2026
Fell on their faces
SCRIPTURE
& PRAYER
Revelation 11:15-18 ESV - Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying, “We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, for you have taken your great power and begun to reign. The nations raged, but your wrath came, and the time for the dead to be judged, and for rewarding your servants, the prophets and saints, and those who fear your name, both small and great, and for destroying the destroyers of the earth.”
Prayer: Dear Lord, the scripture today reminds me that a great day is coming when you will receive the honor that you deserve. May I remain ready for that day. In the Name of Jesus I pray.
Benefits of Christ
The Benefits of Knowing Christ
The Blessed Hope
by David G. Rose
In this series of brief articles, we discuss the benefits that we have in knowing Christ as our Savior. The basis of our discussion is found in the words of Jesus in John Chapter 14. So far, we have considered the benefit that Christ offers us help in troubled times.
Today we discuss the benefit of the Blessed Hope. Jesus promised in John 14:3 KJV, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” These words were spoken to the frightened disciples, but remain true for us today.
The Day of Christ’s return is presented in
1 Thessalonians 4:17 KJV, “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”
Jesus prayed for this event to come soon. Jesus said in John 17:24 KJV, “Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.”
This is our blessed hope. One Day Christ will return for His children - what a wonderful benefit of knowing Christ as Savior.
Next week: A Vision of the Father
GUEST ARTICLE
Guest Columnist: Rev. Tom Miller is ordained with the Assemblies of God, husband to Rhonda (15 grandkids). Tom currently does interim work & fills pulpits in Wisconsin.
The Call to Stay
by Rev. Tom Miller
I served as lead pastor for 13 years in Superior, Wisconsin. As pastor, I was big on missions. We promoted and gave enthusiastically as a church to foreign missions. My wife and I gave personally to missions. In addition, one of my former youth pastors is a missionary to Mexico. The Great Commission says, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” (Matthew 28:19). That’s the call to go.
But did you know there is also the call to stay? In Luke 8 Jesus is hanging out in the country of the Gadarenes. While He was there, He delivered a demon-possessed man. The man was so thankful, he offered to follow Jesus wherever He went. But Jesus said, “ ... Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.” (Luke 8:39). It was the call to stay.
I was ordained as a minister of the Gospel and became the youth pastor in Superior. When the pastor retired, I threw my name into the proverbial hat, and the congregation voted me to become the lead pastor. It was the call to stay. As pastor of Central Assembly, I had the rare privilege of leading the church I got saved in, located in the city I was born and raised in. I was already part of the community. The call to stay gave me an opportunity to demonstrate what a changed life looks like. I proclaimed an unabashed love for Superior. I participated in all the local events and was thankful to do what I loved, in the city I loved. “Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee.” It was the call to stay.
Steps to
Finding
New Life
in Christ
If you desire to make Christ the Lord over your life, here are six important steps to take right now:
Therefore, comfort each other and edify one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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1. Admit that you have sinned against God- Romans 3:23
2. Understand that Jesus died for your sins and offers cleansing and salvation - Romans 5:8
3. Remember that if you continue to ignore the call of Christ, you will spend eternity separated from God - Romans 6:23
4. Place your faith in Christ. He will save you and provide a life of blessing - Romans 8:1
5. Confess your sins to Christ and repent for your works against God - Romans 10:9-10
6. Invite Jesus to be the Lord and Master of your life - Romans 10:13
Pray this prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe that only you can forgive sins. I ask you to come into my heart, forgive my sins, and be the ruler of my life. Thank you for saving me from my sins. Thank you for the love that you show me everyday. I now know that eternal life is a gift given from you. I pray and ask that you be the Lord of my life, lead me, guide me and
direct my path that I may walk each and every day with you. In the wonderful name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep
for words.
Romans 8:26 ESV