David Rose
Ministries
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
Come!
by David G. Rose
Most of us have received an invitation to a meal, a social function, or some special event. It may come in an email, snail mail, or word of mouth. It is usually an honor to be invited somewhere. Our Lord has issued an invitation to us that is too important to ignore.
To begin my thoughts, please consider the words of this powerful song by Chris Rice titled Come To Jesus:
Weak and wounded sinner, lost and left to die,
O, raise your head for Love is passing by,
Come to Jesus, come to Jesus
Come to Jesus and live.
Sometimes the way is lonely and steep and filled with pain,
So if your sky is dark and pours the rain.
Come to Jesus, come to Jesus
Come to Jesus and live.
Jesus has offered us many stirring invitations, and we would do well to respond. Consider John 7:37 NKJV, “On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him COME to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”
And again, Jesus said in Matthew 11:28 NKJV, “COME to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” This is an open invitation to find the rest and strength that the Lord provides.
To whom does Christ offer these invitations? Jesus said in John 7:37 NLT, “ANYONE who is thirsty may come to Me!” If you are an ANYONE then this invitation is for you! There are those to falsely teach that God has predestined a certain few to find salvation in Christ. Not true! That is false doctrine!
The Apostle Paul clearly states that ANYONE is welcome to come to Jesus and to be saved. Paul wrote in 1 Timothy 2:4 NKJV, “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires ALL men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” ALL means ANYONE, and that means YOU!
What does this offer provide? Jesus said that He will provide life, and that more abundantly (John 10:10). The life that this world offers usually ends in disappointment because the world cannot keep promises. But Jesus keeps His promises and meets every need.
And when we come to Jesus, He also provides rest. Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-29 NKJV, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ” The rest that Jesus gives contrasts with the heavy burdens the Pharisees placed on the people. Jesus did not offer rest from work, but rest in work.
When should we come to Jesus? Now! He is ready and waiting for you to COME!
Next week: Love in Action
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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
Therefore, comfort each other and edify one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Sunday Devotional
June 7, 2026
Let love be genuine
SCRIPTURE
& PRAYER
Romans 12:9-13 ESV - Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
Proverbs 21:21 - Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Prayer: Dear Lord, the scripture today reminds me to despise hypocritical love that wears a mask or makes insincere commitments. This is not pleasing to God. And may I reject anything that is sinful, evil, or unrighteous before God. And may I be cemented or glued to that which is holy and righteous, and that leads to a deeper and more passionate relationship with the Lord. In the Name of Jesus I pray.
8 Promises for
Hard Times
8 Promises that Jesus has made for Believers who are experiencing hard times
Study is based in John 16
New Study Introduction
by David G. Rose
Today, we begin a new series of articles on 8 promises God has given us to help us as we live through difficult passages of life. Our thoughts will be based in John 16 where Jesus warns His disciples that they would soon be experiencing great trials and suffering.
In John 16, Jesus continues His farewell discourse which takes place on the last night before His Crucifixion. He centers His thoughts on the ministry and work of the Holy Spirit. Though the occasion was overshadowed with the coming death of Christ, Jesus provides His faithful ones with the promise of joy and victory in the future.
Jesus said in John 16:1 NKJV, “These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble (or fall away).” With that said, Jesus provided many words of encouragement and promised to be with us no matter the circumstance.
Next week, we begin with His promise to send a Comforter, the precious Holy Spirit. To prepare, please read John 16 entirely. You may want to read it is several different translations to get the full impact.
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 Waiting Room
by Rev. Tom Miller
A waiting room is not my favorite place to be. The Department of Motor Vehicles is the classic example. Talk about a lesson in red tape! Fill out the forms and then get back in line - only to find out you are in the WRONG line. The key factor pushing the frustration meter over the top is that you need them, more than they need you.
But the DMV is not the only waiting room I have come to anticipate with foreboding. I resist going to the doctor’s office until there is virtually no other option, only to discover I feel as good as I have in days once I get there.
On top of that, whatever it is that brought me there, cannot possibly be as bad as the disease I am catching from all the other REALLY sick people as they hack and sneeze their infected microbes into the air I am supposed to inhale. I find myself unconsciously breathing shallow in hopes I won’t suck in a germ too deeply. In my mind’s eye I can see subatomic “bugs” crawling up my arms from the magazine I am reading, previously handled by every sick person in town.
Waiting is one of life’s difficult concepts. Nonetheless, what if we spent some of each day in the waiting room? The concept involves designated time in a quiet room where we just wait on God ... in the waiting room.
I find it difficult to “find” the time to make my way to the waiting room. We are taught that idle time, meditation, solitude, and reflection is time wasted. There is always something more pressing than quiet time with God – but there is never anything more important.
Perhaps a little more time in the waiting room and we will become carriers of a life-giving virus called Christianity. Hopefully it will start an epidemic. So, make your way … to the waiting room.
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:
All-day Praise!
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
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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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